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The Portland daily press., 1881-02-15

IT costs S32 each to educate the 900
pupils of New York at the Public Grammar
schools, and the 10000 Primary school pu-
pills cost $45 apiece.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-15
Toman's Christian Temperance Union.
The Annual Meeting of the Maine Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union will be held in

The aHHttdI Me1IIS OF INC Nalle " OnlaIl 5 Cnrl5-
tian Temperance Union will be held in
Augusta, Feb. 18th and 10th,
at the rooms of the W. G. I. o., on Water Street,
where reception will be given to delegates and
visitors Monday Eve'g Feb. II, Members of auxil
iary W. c. T. Unions will please address Mrs. G. L
Hooper, Augusta for places of free entertainment.
Half rare may be expected on railroads.
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 15, Mrs. j. Ellen Eos
ter, the eminent Iowa lawyer, will deliver an ad-
dress in Granite Hall.
MRS. L. NJ. N. STEVENS, Pres
Mrs. q. C. HUNT, Cor. Sec'y.
The Portland daily press., 1881-02-15
SAM'L BUDD

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New York City, invites atten-
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selected abroad specially for
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Dress Shirts are Mr.. Budd's
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nounce them the best made.
Special orders for goods
made here or in Europe
promptly attended to.
An established Reputation Of
over twenty years guarantees
honorable dealing.
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Advertising Agents,
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The Portland daily press., 1881-02-15

r. B. FULLER, Pres't. THOS. II. LORD Secy.
j: 8. WINSLOW & CO., Agents.
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The Portland daily press., 1881-02-15
Beautiful Fancy Cards.

u ARE and exquisite designs, selected for intrin
LII sic merit; rich colors ON tint and geld ground
every card gem of art fit for the finest collection
Every mail brings letters Of praise from those acho
hare tried our Cards Send 25 cents for sample
collection by mail. e. VICKERS 6o2 North Forty
fourth street, Philadelphia, Pa. teb3eod2w
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28

was arrested and condemned to death. On the day of the execution, when the jailor was preparing the condemned man for the supreme moment, an English gentleman arrived hurriedly, and ore scnted an order from the governor of the city authorizing him to hold private interview with the prisoner. They were left alone for quarter of an hoursa when they separated the condemned man was heard to say: It is distinctly understood that you will give 10000 pounds sterling to my heirs? I swear 1t upon the Bible, replied the mysteri- ous Englisman. The prisoner was then prepared and,led to the scaffold, where he claimed the exercise of the right al- ways awarded to those about to suffer execution-the right before dying to say farewell word. Advancing to the front of the scafold he at once won the atten- ton sof those present, and then ex- claimed in a stentofian voice: FThe best chocolate in the world is that of tho firm of So-and-so, Piccadilly, London, then he calmly yielded himself, up to the ex- cutioner"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
A New Pest for Farmers.

The New Jersey experimental agri- cultural station at New Brunswick has ately received sample of cloverseed rom Wilson Fitzgerald & O., of Cam den, which contained numbers of the larva of some insect. The seed came from Kempton, Pa. Professor Cook director of the station, submitted it to A. S. Fuller, of Bridgeport, for microsco DIG examination. and he reports that the larve are, Tn his opinion, those V thescedidomya tritollii of Lintner. and closely allied to the Hessian fly and wheat midge. Its females deposit the egg in the seed while in the clover head in the field. When the clover is ripe and falls down in autumn the larva crawl out, enter the ground and remain there to finish or complete their trans- formation, coming forth as flies the fol- lowisg season. But if the cloverseed is gathered or the hay cut, the grubs or pup@ are also gathered, and while most of them will be killed in hulling the seed, still few may escape destructions Heating the seed or violently shaking it in some kind of a mill would probably be the most judicious way of destroying the grubs or pupe. If the seed was placed in tight barrels, with little gum camphor or pure benzine, it would kill the insects and not injure the germ of the seed. Farmers should look to this matter and see that all insects iu their cloverseed are destroyed before putting it away in the fall, or sending it to the market.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
4 Fact worth Knowing.

Travellers, Tourists and all persons arriy- ing at or leaving the City of New York by Cars from Grand Central Depot to visit the Thousand Islands, Niagara, Saratoga, Lake George White Mountains, Atlantic City, Coney Island, Long Branch, and the one thousand other Summer Resorts, will find. opposite the said Grand Central Depot, The GRAND UNION HOTEL, a very popu- lar well-kept House, first class in all its appointments.
 The proprietor having purchased the ad- joining property on the corner of Fourth avenue and Forty-second street. and added it to this hotel, gives to the Grand Union 450 Elegant Rooms, furnished and fitted up at cost of over One Million Dollars. Not withstanding this large outlay, single rooms are reduced to One Dollar and up- wards per day. Elegant suits for families on the European plan. Families can live better for less money at the Grand Union than at any other first-class hotel in the city.
 The Restaurants, Cafe, Lunch and Wine Rooms are supplied with the best. A num- Der of rooms are elegantly arranged for Din. ners. Suppers and Lunch Parties, large and small. The Cuisine and Wine are of super for merit. Cars, stages and eleyatsd rail. roads convey you to all depots and to all parts of the city. Guests baggage taken to and from the depot free. Toilet Rooms for Guests to leave their valises and parcels free. Give the Grand Union Hotel trial
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
Valuable Receipts.

Lemon Snaps. large cup sugar little more than half cup butter. two eggs, two tablespoonful soda, flavor with lemon and roll very thln.
 --Ctetard to Pour Ouer Srda0be7Ty Shortcake.-One cup sugar, one table, spoonful corn starch, one egg and one pint of milk. Flavor and cook as cust- ard. ..
 Surprise Cake.-One cup of sugar, two cups of flour, one cup of sweet milk one half cup of butter, one egg, three tea> spoonful of baking powder; flavor with nutmeg. .aa1
 Corn iStdreh Cake.-Two cups of sugar, two cups of four, one cup of butter, one cup of corn starch, one cup ofsweet milk, two teaspoonfuls Of baking powder and the whites of six eggs,
 --iStean,ed Corn Bredd.-One quart but termilk, one pint wheat four, one heap ing tablespoonful sugar, one large tea spoonful soda, two eggs, corn meal to thicken and little salt.
 Observation which, with extensive view, surveys mankind from China to Peru, shows that in the country gentle men do not offer their arms to ladies; but in large towns this should be done as measure of protection and token of respect.
 At dinner parties general introduce tions are not necessary; though 1t IS to be assumed that you would not seat at the same table persons who would not wish to know each other. In sending your guests down to dinner, you must of course, introduce the lady to her des- tined partner, if they happen to be un- acoualnted
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
Rescued from Death.

J. Coughlin, of Somerville Mass, says "In the fall of 1876, 1 was taken ill with a violent bleeding of the lungs, followed by a severe cough. I soon began to lose my appetite and flesh. was so weak at one time that could nod ieace my bed. In the summer of 1877 was admitted to the city hospital. While there the doctors said l had hole in my left lung as big as a half dollar. l expended over a hundred dollars in doctors and medicines. l was so far gone at one time report went around that was dead. ,ave up hope, but a friend told me of Dr. Wm. Halls Balsam for the Lungs. laughed at my friends, thinking that my case was incurable, but l got a bottle to satisfy them, when to my surprise and gra- tification, commenced 10 feel better. My hope, once dead, began to revive, and to- day feel in better spirits than have the past three years. g..a
 write this hoping you will publish it, so that every one afflicted with Diseased Lungs will be induced to take Dr. Wm. Halls Balsam for the Lungs, and be con vinced that consumption can be cured. l say that it has done more good than aN the medicines I have taken since my sickness. My cough has almost entirely disappeared, and I.shall soon be able to go to work"
 Sold by all druggists. a
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
Hungarian and Millet.
 Times Star.

These are excellent forage plants, and they possess some rare advantages for farmers who desire to keep a large amount of stock on comparatively small amount of land. They attain full growth in shorter time than any field crop that cSn be raised. Being natives of warm climates, 1t IS best not to SOW them till the last of June or the first of July, as they delight in warm soil and air. Nothing is gained, and generally considerable is lost, in sowing them early. If sown as early as most grains, their growth will be small, even though they have the entire season to mature in. If a farmer sees that his crop of grass IS to be small, he can make up for it by sow- ing quite largely of Hungarian and mil let. In some cases good crops have been raised on soil broken after a crop of hay had been taken off.
 As these crops completely shade the ground during several weeks, they leave it in excellent condition in respect to cleanliness. When first introduced many reported unfavorable results from their use. They were generally sown too early to produce good crops, and cut too late to leave the fodder in good condition for stock. The quicker the growth the bet ter is the quality of the fodder for all kinds of stock. If not intended for seed, {, the harvesting should commence as soon as the grain is formed and before 1t be- gins to harden. The crop should be cut and secured without allowing it to be- come wet. Injurious results sometimes follow the use of these crops on account of the amount of dust they contain. To obviate this the stalks should be cut sev- eral inches from the ground and gather ed by the mandrake, as the teeth of horse-rake will raise and scatter large amount of dust.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
A Lost Lover.
Washington Letter.


 The officers of the Government receive some very amusing letters now and again. Gen. Walker, the superintendent of the census, received doleful accou nt the other day ofa lost lover. The letter was a bona fde one and was from a lady, an unmarried lady, from one of the Southern States.
 She said her lover left her fifteen years ago, taking with him, as a loan from her. a few hundred dollars that her uncle had left her. She gave the name of her lover as also her own, and said her lover might possibly be dead. She had certainly not heard from him since he went away, although she had taken great pains to discover his where abouts. She had been waiting for the names of the census to be published, but she was getting tired of waiting. Therefore she begged that General Walker would look over the names and tell her where her truant lover could be found, or If he was dead to tell her where he was burled. She enclosed a stamp for reply. Gen. Walker has not yet had time to go through the fifty millions of names to oblige this faithful woman, but If he does it at all it will be some rainy Sunday when he can't go to church.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
She Kept the Secret.

On one of the excursions which left Staunton in October, 1876, for the Cen. tennial were two passengers, one a young lady of Rockbridge, whose bright face as vel as her bright mind had made her as popular in Staunton society as at home; and another was young gentleman Of Staunton, temporarily residing in Rock bridge, who contemplated shortly removing to the far West. They were devoted lovers, and, as the sequel will show, the gentleman took such a precau- ton against the lady changing Der mind during his expected absence, as was insurmountable. Stopping in Baltimore a few hours the lady and gentleman, i, after the latter had procured license, repaired to the residence of the Rev. Mir. Murkland, the famous Presbyterian minister (the young lady being Pres byterian), and were united in wedlock. They then returned to their respective homes and there the secret was confided to two of the groom's family and a relative In Richmond, the lady making confidant of one of her family and a devoted married lady friend. The groom went West to make his fortune, and will, in few days, return to claim his wife, who has all along retained her maiden name Though the marriage took place nearly five years ago, and seven persons knew it, not word has leaked out about it until within the last week, a fact that entirely disposes of the asser> ton that "a woman can't keep secret" and also a fact that makes each gossip in Staunton tear his or her hair that they didn't find it out in that length of time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
A Lion Tries to Steal . Child. .. Santa Barbara (Cal.l Press.

Mrs. Long, who lives between the Mission and San Rooke canyons, while milking her cows one evening few days ago. was startled by scream from her 4-ycar-old daughter. On hastening to the spot she was almost paralyzed to see a large California lion, with the child in it's mouth, making its way towards an adjoining thicket. She followed help-
 lessly screaming, when the beast, taking fright at her cries, dropped the child and fled to the mountains. Although severe ly bitten and bruised, the little one was not seriously injured. The animal hung around the premises for several days afterwards. Thursday last MT. Raves, while looking at some timber, was driv- en out of the canyon by the same lion. She has two cubs, and 1. K, Fisher has offered reward of. S25 piece for them. We understand party is being made ap in town to go out and capture them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
FOR TIE FARM.
Raising Cucumbers Hungarian and Mile;
 A New Pest for Farmers.


 A New Pest for Farmers.
 Hon. c. M. Clay in the Indiana Farmer says that any one with 100 square feet of soil in farm or city yard, exposed to the suns rays, my raise plenty of cu- cumbers for large family. have of late, on acconnt of the dry season, raised cueumbers after this fashion: Take line five feet long, tied to peg and set in the ground, then with a peg on the other end, make circle ten feet in di ameter; this will be little less than 100 feet. Spade this up two feet; mix it thoroughly with leaf manure or well. routed wood pile earth, or thoroughly routed stable manure, elevating the ceD~ ter with gradual decline to the borders about one foot above the general level, the clods well broken and the surface well.smoothed. .u,us .s s~ ..-.
 Knock both heads out of flour or other barrel. and set it on the surface of the bed, in the center of the circle. Fill this bed with the richest stable manure. The bed is now ready. On the out side of the barrel on three sides next the sun, about the time of planting In- dian corn, plant dozen cucumber seeds, making three hills, the north side be- ing reserved for footpath to the barrel. As soon as the plants are secure against the striped bugor other contingency, and have about three leaves, thin them to two or three in hill, being six or nine in all. As the plants need water, pour a few bucketfulls into the barrel every day or two and the vines are prepared until frost for the most fruitful growth. As soon as they are ready to run, being we'll weeded up to that time, place a light layer of brush over the whole bed, to guard against chickens or dogs, and to form support for the vines and fruit. In cutting the fruit use care to avoid treading on the vines, and cut the stems with sharp knife. Those intended to be cut for pickles should be cut with the stems left on the cucumber. &g
 have cut fortystwo, an inch or two long, for pickles, ina single day.. It is best to cultivate and handle all tender vines in the late evening, so as to give the whole night for recovery, before the sun scorches them. Persons raising cu- cumbers this way once will never try the old method again. Whilst the striped bug attacks the cucumber most vigorously, when planted in the old way, the manure seems to be an entire preventive of their presence; at least, have never seen one on the vines raised this way
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28

llamas are disposed to resume their course. they follow the Indian i'll good order and at g regular pace, but very fast for their legs are very long, but when they are in ill-humor, they do not even turn toward the speaker, but remain motiopless, huddled together, standing or lying down. The straight neck, and it's gentle majesty of bearing the long down of their always clean and glossy skins their supple and timid motion, all givethem an air at once sensitive and noble. The llama is the ouly creature employed by man which he dares not strike. asa as
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
TEE HOUSEHOLD.
why Wives Should Not Work for Money Interesting Information for the Kitchen nausrtmeut.
Chicago Tribune.l


 Chicago Tribune.l
 It is frequently subject for thought and conversation as to why professional men-acresses, milliners, dressma- kers and principals of young ladies academies, c.,-have SO much trouble with their husbands; and it is also fre- quently observed that the husbands of money-earning ladies are idle or lazy, or both, or are dissipated, or else shrink into quiet ,nentiiies who are apparent- ly endured ,cause of the feminine be- lief thati is good to have man about the house anynow. It is certainly true that husbands of money.earning women are generally the quietest and most un- assuming of their sex-in their domestic life. To some this condition may appear a cause of merriment and ridicule, but in reality it involves the serious question as to whether it is good for man to marry a woman who desires or will be forced to earn her share of their income in actual hard cash, and not by staying at home minding the house and econo- mixing in groceries, dry goods, gas and fuel. A man who marries with this con tingency staring him in the face risks a good deal concerning his domestic hap piness. A woman who can contribute a share of money earned by her own labor to the common household fund is natu rally prouder of it than ma would be, and. woman-like, she wants to crow over it bit; and it frequently happens that this growing becomes irksome and em- barrassing to the man. His responsibil- ities as a man, a husband and a father are lessened, and with the burden that is lifted from his back goes some of his self esteem, something of his sturdy in- dependence and his self>respect. His pride in himself and his self-assurance receive blow. We know there are many worthless shirks whose unmanly selfshness and lack of pluck have thrown the heavy burden of providing for the home upon the slender shoulders of brave and patient wives. We know, too, how nobly a woman assumes such duties when they arise before her, and we know of her marvellous self-sacrifices and endurance, but these are not the ney-earning wives we refer tc. These generally marry with all the pretty dreams and hopes of wifehood that are natural to young wives, and then, when it is too late, they discover that it is the woman who must be strong and the wife who must provide. Our original propo> sltion is that rightly proud man will do any kind of work before he will let his wife work for him. If his wife has tue time and the fancy to employ either her brains or her fingers in tasks that will bring remuneration, this money is hers and not his, and when he begins to look forward to her earnings as part of his income, he always begins to lose pride in being the sbread-winner and protector of his family. Another and very strong moral reason why women whose hus. bands can and do support them should not seek "paid work" is that they may be taking work away from some woman who really needs it.. .s
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
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;as [springfeid tMsss.} Daily, Unionl n
 They tell it on one of our citizens who was ambling toward his place of business, that.he was approached by a lady acanaints ance of the family who set. -asr. ------, hear you are suseris;sss from rheumatism, is it so. SRumor lis n ID" said our citizen of few words, as he proceeded on his way. Over in Chiopec our neighbers aud friends have been having quite g time with rheu-- matisrn but according to reports received by our representative the furry is over as the sure antidote has been. used and thus commented upon Mir. c. N. Manchester, Cutler street, says relative to bis expert ence: have used St. Jacobs Oil, and esteem it the best remedy for rheumatism l have ever tried. It acts like magic, and cannot over estimate it's value. when I pronounce it the greatest rheumatic remedy of the age.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
The Lady Who Live. on tn. Benches.

In the avenue Gabriel, Paris, under spreading green trees, there are a feW benches, Every fine morning at 10 o'clock and every evening at o'clock q neatly-dressed, middle-aged, well-to-do- these benches and there eats her break and dinner, which garcon from res taurant brings her. "This is the lady who lives on the benches.n For the past seven years during the fine season she is daily at her post. When the re- past is finished she takes pile of blank paper and collection of finely-sharpen- ed pencils and scribbles by the hour.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
Sensible Advice.

You are asked every day through the col umns of newspapers and by your Druggist to use something for your Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint that you know nothing about, you get discouraged spending money with but little success. Now to give you satisfactory proof that GREENS AUGUST FLOWER will cure you of Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint with all its effects, such as sour stomach, Sick Headache Habitual burn, Water brash, Fullness of the pit of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, swimming of the head, low spirits, etc., we ask you to go to your drug gist and get Sample Bottle of GREEs's AUGUST FLOWER for 10 cents and try it, or a regular size for 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28
Pilesi Piles! Piles,-A Sure Cure Found at
 Last-No One Need Suffer.

A sure cure for the Blind, Bleeding, Itch- ing and Liberated Piles has been discovered by Dr. Williams, tan Indian remedy), called Dr. Williams Ointment. A single box has cured the worst chronic cases of 25 and 30 years standing. No oAe need suffer five minutes after applying this wonderful sooth- ing medicine. Lotions, Instruments and Electuaries do more harm than good. Williams Ointment absorbs the tumors, allays the intense itching (particuliarly at night, after getting warm in bed), act as a poultice, gives instant and painless relief, and isprepared only for Piles, itching of the private parts, and nothing else.
 For sale by all Druggists, or mailed on receipt of price, $l00. Henry < Davis, Pro prietors, Cleveland, Q. ent
 RICHARDSON & CO, St. Louis. Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-28

TIE South American llama will bear neither beating nor ill treatment. The animals go in troops, an Indian walk ing long distance ahead as guide. If
 the llamas are tired, they stop. and the Indian stops also. If the delay be too great, the Indian, becoming uneasy to- ward suset, after all due precaution, re- solves on supplicating the beasts to, re- sume their journey. He stands about
 fifty or sixty paces of, in an attitude oi humanity, waiying his hand coaxingly toward them, looks at them with tender ness, and at the same time, in the softest tones, reiterates, "Ic, ic, icP If the