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STEAMERS.
IllAIE
Royal


~ NHEA y SEUEE1S. 7 -
Sailings from QUEBEC every SATUkDaatt =
This route presents unprecedented advantages 70
tonr,ats enabling them to view the magnihcens
scenery of the Lower st. Lawrence. In addition,
the distance from Quebec to liverpool 10 600 miles
shorter and OF the reduced distance I 900 miles
is inland navigation, reducing the actual ocean
voyage to a minimum Of five days
Extra ships from GLASGOW, GALW.N1sS
QUEENSTOWN AND LONDONDERRY DIRECT
TO BOSTON.
For passage and information apply to
agent az. .sss..........
or LIVE Il ALDEN, Agents, 207 Bway N. Y;
2Ol Washington St., Boston; 1O7 South 9th st.
Philadelphia. L. A. WALDRON, Portland Agent.
jy4 uom
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FRUIT of the tropics burning cline,
Thy wondrous virtues, fadeless still,
Exert an influence sublime,
In ministering to human ILL.,
And many a pang along our way
Sanford's Ginger doth allay.
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Breaking the Ice. Alderman Gibbins with
friendly wink, to our Youthful Poet)-"I say,
you don't horfen get turtle SOUP young man,
know !''--London Punch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-16

At no time is man secure from attacks of
such painful and dangerous disorders of the
stomach as Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Cramps,
Diacrh9a, and Dysentery; but these COM
plants are particularly common during the
heated term, when it is doubly dangerous to
neglect them. PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER is
a remedy that has never failed when tried, and
the severest attacks have been cured by it.
1t leaves no evil effects, and invariably brings
relief to the sufferer. Every reputable drug
gist in the country sells PERRY DAVIS PAIN
KILLER.
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OF PORTLAND. ME.

This circular is presented by the UNI
dersigned, Wholesale Dealers and Manu-
facturers of Portland. The Merchant
and Manufacturer will here find conven-
iently classified and indexed, general
merchandise and supplies of every de-
scription, which are Offered to the
Trade by firms whose faciItIes, expert
an hOnOred position among the Whole
sale Markets of the cOnntrY.
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Maine Steamship Company.
Semi WeeklT Line to New York.

SUOsstsUIb GEUhzlUIss sHU TTaUCUHES
win until further notice leave Franklin Wharf
Portland every MONDAY aad THURSDAY at g
I. NJ, and lesveaPier 81, East River, New YORK.
every MONDAY and THURSDAY, at4P.M.
These steamers are fitted up with fine accommoda-
tons for passengers, making this very convenient
aud comfortable route for travellers between New
York and Maine. During the summer months these
steamers will touch at Vineyard Haven on their pss-
sage to and from New York. Passage, Including
State Room, SO; meals extra. Goods destined beyond
Portland or New York forwarded to destination Al
once. For further information spply 10
HENRY FOX, General Agent Portland,
j. +. AMES Agt, Pier 81 Il. Y. New York
Tickets and State Rooms can De obtained AZ az
Excnsnge Street. From Dec. to Nav /. no mas
eengera viii he taken by this line decEdtf
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If you see notice in a country paper head
ed ga Wonderful Escape from Death" you
may know that he was cured by ELIXIR OF
LIFE Roof, the Banner Kidney Remedy.B
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REAL ESTATE.
Two Very Desirable Houses

FEyO be let, at Morrills' Corner, horse cars.
i House brick, stable to one. Ten rooms each.
Rent satisfactory Apply to G. E. Morrill, on the
premises, or VIM. Fl. Jerris, Portland. aug1 51w*
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FOR SALE.

CITUATED in Cape Elizabeth, on the road to the
- two lights, and within five minutes walk of
the Ocean House, a cottage house containing ten
rooms. Lot contains two of land. Very desir-
able for summer residence. Apply on the premises
Or of
D. W. FESSENDEN, ESQ.,,
my14 diff 311z Exchange St., Portland, Me-
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Wit and Wisdom.

The report that the crematory at Washing
ton, Pa. was going out of favor is denied. 1t
appears that lots of people are just dying to get
into it.-Boston Transcript.
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Executors Sale of Real Estate.

RY authority of the Judge of Probate, I offer for
ID sale House and Lot No. 2 North Street the
same described in deed from George Hearn to Dan
beriand Registry, Book ss1, Page SIS. Said house
contains IL rooms good cellar, is finished for two
tenements and is in good repair.
Also Lot No. al Congress Street, being the same
described in deed from Daniel Brown to Jonathan
F. Brown dated Sept. Is, 1870 and recorded in said
Registry, Book $50, Page 1873. Said lot contains
about $50 feet of land and has upon it one house
containing rooms, with good cellar; and another
of IL rooms, fitted for and now occupied by two
tenants, and in good repair. Apply to
D. W. FESSENDEN Atty at Law
No. 311a Stanton Block,
aug3-dtf Exchange St. Portland.
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When the Old Testament is revised and
modernized, it will probably state that Adam
after eating the apple, received word that his
resignation would be aceepted.-Philadelph
News.
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a FINE HAIR DRESSINf.
Cocaine dresses the hair perfectly, and is
also preparation unequalled for the eradica-
ton of dandruff.
The superiority of Burnett's Flavoring Ex-
tracts consists in their purity and great
strength.
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A RARE CHANCE

to buy SUMMER RESORT on Haskelrs
Island, one mile from steamboat landing, twenty
rooms, barn, fish house, two harbors, plenty of
wood, good fishing. Will be sold at once very low
For further particulars, enquire of o. G. DOUG
Harpswell. ~ jly25eod1mo
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Steamer GAZELLE, Capt. A. 9. Oliver,
Will be rHn for Excursions only:
Fare to Peaks Island, 10 cents each way
or 20 Gents for the round trip. Children
half price. Fare to Cusiling's Island S5
cts. Children 10 Gents.
The holders of these full rate Tickets have the
privilege of crossing to and from Peaks and Cush-
lngs Island without extra charge,
Arrangements for Excursions can be made with
Capt. A. S. OLIVER, on board Steamer Gazelle, or
with
j. I. LIBBY. Manager
at Office, Custom House Wharf
Portland. Aug. 8, 1881. augl Odtsep3
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WANTED,
Wanted.

GOOD board short distance from the Post Of
~ fee. Also storage for lot of household fur
mture. Address D., this office. aug15dtf
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FCR
BIDDEf0RD POOL !!
THE ROUTE OPEN
ID VI Is 4th.

Passengers taking the S.15 a.
ma., aO.95 a. I'm. and no ID. nm.
trains csass visit the Pool and re-
fssrn same day.
The New aud Elegant Side
wheel Steamer ''sJass'l Il. Spring.
Will commence her regular trips
in connection with the Il. g. M.
and Orchard Beach IL. IL. ON and
after Juiy Ash.
jy2 DIFF
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A Bargain For Some One.
ENOR LIE OR TO LET.-Twostory house
a nine rooms, foot of Pleasant street, opposite
Maine Central station, Woodfords. Cemeuted eel
lar, furnace, hard and soft water.
jlySd1w*ttf JIM READ Woodfords
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Brick House for Sale,

A FRENCH roof, brick house. nice lot, few
"A steps from City Hall, contains parlor, sitting
ROOM dining t room kitchen and six NICE large
location for any man that wants his home in CEN
trail location. Terms to suit the purchaser.
VIM. a. JERRIS.
July 10Th, 1881. jly25d3w*
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The mikado of Japan is to have a new pal
ace at Yeddo, which will cost 5000 900. That
is to say, the plans are drawn by an American
architect who estimates the cost at $500, 0OO.-
Boston Post.
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HOTELS.
THE GRAND VIEW HOUSE

AssA A WILL be opened to the public June
NJ Goth. The location of this house is un-
EtNaY ~ surpassed by any in the State of Maine,
nsssA standing 800 feet above the beautiful
Lake Auburn, and 300 above the level of the sea,
where the air is pure and dry. The view from the
tower is beautiful to behold. Portland people, who
want nice quiet and healthy place to spend the
Summer months, will find all of the modern inn
provements here. Everything in and about the
house is new and frst-class. For amusements,
there are nice drives, boating, fishing, croquet
grounds, billiard hall, bowling alley. etc. A nice
stable is connected with the house. Gentlemen can
bring their own teams and have the best of care.
The dinning room furnishes three meals per day.
and more if required-s said by good judges to COM
pare favorably with other hotels Come unto me
all ye who want to rest from your labors and will
make you happy. Round trip from Portland to the
Hotel, via Maine Central R: r., $2.25. From Bos-
ton via Boston Maine and Eastern r. r., 500;
via Portland Boat and Grand Trunk r. r. $500.
Coach connects with every train Clough the veter-
an stage driver who is jolly good fellow will look
after the interest of passengers coming the house.
and see that they have all proper attention. Appli-
cations for board and rooms can be made to the CUB
Hcriber at West Auburn, Maine.
SAMUEL JENKINS.
iun7d till sept1
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Situation Wanted.

WILL do almost anything, at fair wages If with
w prospects of promotion Have had some ex-
perience In business. CHARLES BARTLETT, Jr.
lol commercial st. aug15d1w*
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TINlE TABLE.

TIME TABLE.
Leave AM PM PM PM
Portland, ................. 9.15 2.15* 6.15 7.15*
Long Island. ..............9.45 2.45 6.45 7.45
Little Chebeague,.... 1000 800 700 8.OOAr
jerks Landing, Great
East End Landing Great 0'-' 80
HarpsWefl,. w.. ARRIVE Loo 400 SO 500 =
Harpswell. ..........6 .15 - $50 4.15* -
East End Landing,
Great Chebeague, 6.45 500 800 =
Great Chebeague 700 s.15 3.15 800
Little Chebeague,... 7.15 $50 $50 5.15 zoos
Long Island, 7"3o $40 3.45 $50 9l5
SUNDAYS.
Leave Portland for Harpswell A. M. PM. PM
and intermediate Landings, 1000 2.15 $50
Leave Portland for Great Che
beague and intermediate
Leave Harpswell for Portland
and intermediate Landings. TOO 800 A15
Leave Great Chebeague for
Portland intermediate Land
1ngS, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IL. 10
steamers will not run on these trips if weather
is stormy.
Landing. PEAKS Island), on every trip, Sundays
only, until further notice.
To accommodate Lewiston and Auburn passen-
gers an early steamer will leave Harpswell at 5 a.
m. every Monday morning, and arrive in Portland
at $50 a. M, in season to connect with Grand
Trunk and Maine Central early trains.
This Co., in connection with the Tourist S.. B.
Line have telephone exchange at the ticket Office
Custom House Wharf for the patrons of this line
Arrangements for Excursions and Parties made
with the Captains on board the Steamers Henrietta
and Sea Flower, or with
JOHN S. NORRIS, No. % Exchange street.
Portland, Me-, Aug. 3. 1881. au9df
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WANTS.


S0 young gentlemen and thirty-fve ladies to
CO learn The telegraph business useful and
remunerative profession for young ladies as well as
young men. 800 of our graduates employed in New
endorsed by press and public the best teegra oh
educational college in the country. Salaries com
manded when qualified are from $40 to 500 per
month. Fall Term begins Monday, Sept. 9TH, 1881.
For particulars apply personally, or address with
stamp Boston Telegraph Institute, 226 and $50
Washington Street, Boston Mass. aug15d2w
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WAN Ed.

A GOOD frst-clsss Miller, to run the Orrington
"A Flour MILL a good stone dresser and one who
thoroughly understands the business required In
quire of the subscriber, at Brewer Village, Me.
G. G. BRASTOW,
Aug. 10th, 1881. augI2d2w .
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Jones White Ottaac0
Landing. Head. Landing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-07

We met last week a lady of a
family resident onG Governors Island.
She told us that since July I'd, when
President Garfield was shot, Gener-
al Hancock had refused to go to
public dinners, or on those excur-
sions of quiet kind heis very fond
of. We could imagine gallant old
General Pike Graham, Of the Gra-
hams Of Virginia, making the point,
but here we have it from General
Hancock of Pennsylvania. "It is
not proper that l should accept
festive entertainments while the
President, ex-oficio my command
chief, is lowering between life
and DEATH" Who will say the age
of chivalry is passed, when a Major
General Of the army, defeated by
the lavish use of money in New
York, thus holds himself toward
the man that is President in place
of himself?
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Home Manners.

As man may indulge in many
things, in the seclusion of his own
family, which would be out place
anywhere else. He may put on his
dressing.gown and slippers, and lay
off in general, when there are no
strangers present; but he should
never forget the laws Of decorum
even at home. 1t is often said that
you must live with a man to know
him thoroughly, and it may be well
for our reputation that we do not
all live under the same roof. All
our courtesies ought not to be re-
served for public use. The habit Of
fault-inding and saying sharp aud
harsh words in the family circle
grows upon one imperceptibly, and
he may become nuisance before
he knows it. Good manners are a
kind oflubricator which abates fric-
ton and keeps everything moving
smoothly and pleasantly.
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Merry sport with Apples.

There are two old games in which
the apple plays important parts.
One OF the games which we call
'Snap-apple," originated in Greece
over two thousand years ago. In
Rome the boys called the same game
IsQuintain.' Ifany young company
would like to play snap-apple, let
them take stick about one foot
long, and on one end of the stick
tie a candle, so that the candle shall
Epointiupwards. On the other end
of the stick fasten good sized ap-
Iple, then by means of string, sus-
pend the stick so that it shall hang,
horizontally, three or four feet from
the floor, according to height of
players. The other end of the
string may be fastenedto the chan
sdelier, oRh hook in the ceiling of
|theroom. Having the appleready,
Tight the candle and tiethe hands of
IIttlae players: Ths game isssfor a
player to catch at the apple, which
he can do with his mouth only.
The player is kept jumping away
constantly to avoid the candle, and
very often gets thump in the
mouth from the apple.
Itis better that small children
should not play snap-apple, as it is
not altogether free from danger.
The the other apple game may
be played by any one, and there is
a great deal of fun in it. Get a
large, deep tub, fill it with water
and throw in few apples. Tie the
hands of the players behind them
and let them catch the floating ap-
pies in their mouths. They are
more likely to get a ducking than
to catch an apple.-Golden Days.
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The Dolls Mission.

The doll is one of the most impe-
rious necessities, and at the same
time one of the most charming in
stincts of female childhood. To
care for, to clothe, to adorn, to
dress, to undress, to dress over
again, to teach, to scold a little, to
rock to cuddle, to put to sleep, to
imagine that something somebody
all the future of woman i, there.
Even when musing and prattling,
while making little wardrobes and
little baby clothes, while sewing lit
tie dresses, little bodices, and little
jackets, the child becomes a little
girl, the great girl becomes a wo-
man. The first baby takes the place
of the last doll.
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Boss Snake Story.

We now positively believe that
the servant tempted Eve. Mrs.
Van Aukeen, living near Lake
George, was startled one day last
week by the sight of a large rattle
snake making it's appearance in her
kitchen, where she was at work,
and, selling her by the skirt, tried
to pull her toward the door. Wo-
mans curiosity at last overcame
her fear; she followed the snake
down to the lake, where she was
still more Mortified to find her little
daughter on the point of drowning.
Seeing the little one fall into the
water, it seems that the snake, with
astonishing instinct, crawled to the
house to give warning. The sub
tlety of the serpent is thus estab-
lished.-Er.
Now, no doubt many incredulous
people will not believe the above;
but it is true, q every word of it.
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A Good story.

The following good story of the
Emperor William is related by the
Berlin correspondent of the Boston
Post: Last year while hunting in ST.
lesia with the Duke of Mecklenburg
and the King of saxony, the aged
kaisar proposed returning to their
castle on foot, but soon becoming
weary of the walk, he hailed a pass
ing wagon and requested the driver
to take them home. The peasant
complied, but could not long re-
strain his curiosity and soon remark
ed: 4 suppose it is all right, and
you look all right, but will you
please tell me who you are?' lam
the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.
'Oh-o-ol' exclaimed the rustic; 'and
who are your 4 am the King OF
saxony.' 'Oho! ahem! calculated
their driver; 'and you, mister, who
are are your 4 am the Emperor.
There, that will do, my friends
grinned the peasant, 'and l dare say
you would like to know who / am.
| am the Shah Of Persia, and when
it comes to joking l can take my
part as we'll as the nextman.' The
three sovereigns were convulsed
with laughter, but the peasant
drew a long face when he found
that he had been the only joker.
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Freddy AZ Table.

Everybody said that Fred was q
bad boy at table. He split the salt,
he upset his mug of milk, and he
knocked over his glass Of water.
He found fault with whatever was
set before him; the bread was too
old, the soup too hot, the milk too
rich. In fact, he never came to the
table without grumbling about
something, and making everybody
uncomfortable. He clattered his
knife and fork, and made faces
He talked loudly and actedso much
like a little clown that it made his
father and mother very miserable.
They often had to send him away,
or punish him. AT the same time
he talked great deal about what
he would do when he was a man.
He used to put on his fathers hat
and take his cane and strut about,
just to see how it would seem to be
o real man.
81 hope you won't spill your soup
over your jacket when you're a real
man." said his little sister.
"Men don't wear jackets" Fred
answered. "That's all girls know
about it."
One day, when his father was late
to tea, Fred slipped into his place,
and began to ask the other children
what they would have, in a big
voice.
Presently his father came in and
took Fred's seat; but he was hardly
seated before he astonished Fred by
pushing his plate away and snarl-
ing out that he didn't want any of
that stuff. Then he twisted in his
chair, and overturned a dish in his
neighbours lap. He cried out that
he wanted to be helped to a big
piece Of cake. Give me some mar.
malade, / tell your he roared; i
will have some; 1 won't eat my sup
per if / don't have it, And he be-
gan to eat with his mouth open.
dipped toast!' he cried, i hate it,
And he made such a horrible face
that almost caused Fred's hair to
stand on end.
Hes acting just the way you do,
Fred said one of the children.
From that time Fred began to
mend his table manners. He now
behaves like q gentleman. He does
not roar for what he wants. He
does not make a mess on the table
cloth. He does not slop his milk
about. He does not get spots on
his clothes, or tip over backwards
in his chair. You would never
know but he was already a grown
man.-Mary N. Prescott, in Our Lit
tie Ones.
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Temper a Good Quality.

Never marry a woman without a
temper. Some may consider this
strange, but it will be found good
advice, Temper is a good thing in
a woman; for with the spirit which
accompanies temper, always comes
activity, energy, industry, proper
personal pride, and self-respect that
insures honor and a good reputa-
ton. A woman without a temper
may be amiable, but will be likely
to be more or less insipid, timid and
irresolute. Steel and whalebone
are both good qualities in woman,
A jack-knife isn't usually consider
ed worth much without a good
smart spring.
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Il Cured Him.

When i was o boy of about nine,
a servant Of my fathers put a pipe
into my mouth, assuring me that to
smoke would make o man of me.
/ putfed away most vigorously, and
.persevered till / became sick and
fell on the floor. / have never
smoked since. In much the same
way | was cured of hero worship.
When | was a college youth | ven
tured one day to call on a man of
some eminence to whom Ihad been
introduced. He received me with
smiles and compliments, and as |
left his presence | was ready to
proclaim him the most gentlemanly
man / had ever met with; but after
i went out fingered at the door a
moment to determine whether l
should call on another great man
who lived near, and | overheard the
polite gentleman | had left call his
scrvant to sadplinister To, linn the
most terrible sepldipg + BAD ever
listened to IN my;life for letting III
that stupid, impudent STRIPPING.
This cured me of hero worship and
Of interviewing great men. Since
that date | have at times gone to a
distinguished mans house with let
tiers of introduction, and turned at
the door-for fear Of what might
come.
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The st. Clair Flats Fisherman.

Yesterday forenoon there was a
party of five persons on the wharf
waiting to take the boat for St.
Clair Flats, and each man had
fishing tackle and dother preparations
for a good time. After looking the
crowd over from his seat on a salt
barrel, an old cynic of a dock loafer
approached one of the gentlemen
and inquired:
Coin a-tishin'?'
Yes, SIR
Expect to catch any?'
'Ihope so.'
Coin ole about their size?'
Sir
Coin to lie like blazes about
their size and number?'
'Sir!' l am a truthful man.
oh, you are, eh! Then you'll let
the ether.fellows do the lying and
you'll swear to it! Isee-I see!'