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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-09-15
Bee Notes for September.
BY L. c. ROOT.

In most locations the season for
honey gathering to any great extent
has now passed. Some sections will
afford honey from sweet scented clo-
YER (Melilot), and others from Gold.
en- Rod, Aster, Eupatorium, and 9th
or fall flowers. In the August notes
l urged the necessity of not endeavor-
ing to secure too much surplus, and
thus leave the brood combs with too
little honey for the bees to winter
upon. There will be cases where the
honey yield closes very abruptly,
when the combs will be fully occu-
pied with brood, and the honey al
most entirely stored above in the box
es. Where this is the case, the bees
must be fed. Where fall flowers are
abundant, and more honey may be
stored than is necessary for winter,
empty combs should be supplied and
honey stored for spring feeding.
WHAT SHALL WE FEED ?
If there are exceptional cases where
from improper management, or from
causes referred to above, we find feed
ing necessary, what shall We feed?
answer, let it be pure honey. | have
| heretofore advocated the use of the
best "a" sugar, but time has changed
in our practice. The darker grades
Of honey are now so low in price that
it is no longer to our interest to feed
cane-sugar and sell our honey. But
our strongest argument against iced
ing other sweets than honey is, thai
great efforts must be made by bee
keepers everywhere to preserve the
standard of purity Of honey. Fol-
this reason, l urge that no other food
than honey be used for oul bees.
am we'll aware that cane sugar may
be used for wintering in such man
ner that all of it will be consumed BY
the bees, but as we advance in the
business, | find it desirable to feed
more freely. While SO many articles
Of a saccharine nature are being sc
freely and vilely adulterated, bee
keepers should avoid even the ap-
pearance of adulteraton.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-09-15
Consumption
Positively Cured.

All sufferers from this disease that are
anxious to be cured should try DIR. Kiss
ner's Celebrated Consumptive Powders
These Powders are the only preparation
known that will cure Consumption and al
diseases of the Throat and Lungs-indeed
SO strong is our faith in them, and also te
convince you that they are no humbug
we will forward to every sufferer by mail
post paid, free Trial Box.
We don't want your money until you
are perfectly satisfied of their curative
powers II your life is worth saving. don't
delay in giving these Powders a trial, as
they will surely care you.
Price, for large box, So 90, sent to any
part of the United States or Canada, by
mail, on receipt price.
Address,
ASH 4 ROBBINS,
800 FULTON STREET, BRooKLYN, n. 7.
Dec. ~.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-09-15
Fits Epilepsy,
OR
077inU Sickness.

Permanently Cured-no hunbug-by one
months usage Of DR.. Goular1's Celebrated
lnfalhble Fit Powders TO convince sut-
tcrers that these powders will do all we
claim for them we will send them by maII,
post paid, a free Trial box AS Or. "on
lard is the only physician that has ever
male this disease special study, and as
to our Knowledge thousands lave been
permanently cured by the use OF these
Powders. we will guarantee permanent
cure in every case, orretund you all money
expended All sufferers shou d give these
Powders an early trial, and be convinced
of their curative powers
Price, for large box, $500, or a boxes
for $40 90, sent by mail to any part ofthe
Irn;ted States or Canada on receipt OF
price or by express, G. 0. d. Address
ASH 4 ROBBINS,
$50 FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN, N. y
Dec9 lV.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-09-15

N. B.-My Stone Cameo and other Set
Rings are admitted by the Manufactured
vino come here, to he TIL BEST here or
mos, anywhere. Call and examine.
C. Ii. o. +
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-09-15

hi0 Outfit furnished free, with full in
pIV profitable business that anyone car
engage in. The business is SO easy to
learn, and our instructions are SO simple
andplain, that any one can make great
profits from the very start. No one can
fail who's willing to work. Women arc
as successful as men BOYS and girls car
earn large sums. Many have made at t he
business over one hundred dollars in sin
gle week Nothing like it ever known be-
fore All who engage are surprised at the
case and rapidity with which they are able
to make money, You can engage in this
business during your spare time at great
profit. You do not have to invest capital
in it We take all the risk Those who
need ready money, should write to us at
once. All furnished free Address
TRUE Il CO., Augusta, Maine.
Dec. ;6l.y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-09-15

Turnips, sown early, may with
good season, make a crop.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
Railroad Matters.

Inc Maine Central Railroed Company have
received the remaining five passengers cars of
the lot mentioned in the PRESS few days
since' and the SIX were on expedition at the
eastern depot yesterday afternoon. ALI are
nnlshed In the same style as the one lately de-
scrlbed, with trimmings of solid mahogany,
ana contain all the latest improvements. The
company have also one new one built at their
workshop in Augusta, and have rebuilt six of
their old passenger cars, making them as good
as new. A handsome new saloon car has been
put on the through mixed train between this
city and Bangor, and at their workshop in Au-
gusta is new postal car nearly completed.
The Portland & Rochester road has added a
naw combination smoking, baggage and postal
car to their rolling stock. 1t is finished in
white oak. The trimmings of the smoking
apartment are of the Eastlake pattern and it
has new style of ventilator with many other
improvements. The postal apartment has
several new ideas in lighting, including NOV
able lamps and skylight overhead. The car
is several feet longer than those before used,
giving more space for the baggage room. 1t
was built in Springfield, Mass, and will be in
the company's yard for few days where rail-
road men are invited to examine it.
George S. Fogg of Westbrook and George
A. Hall of Waterford, havs constructed an
automatic gate for railroad crossings, which
opens and shuts by the action of the engine in
passing over it, The Maine Central company
offers to test the gate if the owners will put
ono nm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15

Gardiner and other points down the river, and
brought here to be fitted and framed, the low
water and dry season preventing our lumber
men from getting full supply of logs for win
ter saving
Three OF our most enterprising business men
have lately purchased the mills and privileges
at Bar Mills and will remove them to engage
in the manufacture of furniture.
y. w. Lawry, who is engaged in the grocery
business, has lately fitted up first class meat
and provision market in Gilbreth block, under
the Journal office.
II. z. Hight, special constable, is busily en-
gagged hunting up rum sellers in different parts
Of the county and bringing them to trial.
The American Express Co. have again DEM
onstrated their devotion to the public by cut
ting the salary of their agent down to a mere
pittance while the rates are increasing. This
is doubtless one of the benefits of consolida-
ton.
Coughs, colds, lung and throat troubles seem
to affect every family and the doctors thrive
while other men are miserable. We suppose
this is in accordance with some law not fully
understood, but we hope for the good time
when people shall thrive, because of good
health, and the doctors mourn for lack of pa
tients. SETH.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15

elected for specific term which had expired
acting with members of living council OF
men elected for an entirely distinct space of
time, also specified. Certainly under such cir
cumstances there is vacancy. In case, how
ever, majority of the new board failed of
election, then the old board would hold over
Ex-Conncilman Jordan, by. permission
granted him to speak, again based his claim on
sn 4 same grounds made in the morning.
:. Inc vote of the morning, declaring Mr.. Sui
nvans seat vacant, the returns not showing
ms election, was reconsidered and indefinitely
postponed on motion Of Mr.. Mari.
Messrs. Cushman and buddy wanted to
wh0W by what authority the Council passed
such vote in the morning before the men,
bers were sworn in
On motion of Mr.. Pennell an order was
passed declaring the seat of Mr.. Sullivan va
cant because the returns showed no election,
ana sent up: The upper board ordered it on
record and passed an order for an election of
one Councilmen in Ward on Tuesday, March
cd.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Papers from the upper board passed in con-
currence.
A petition, that Congress street be paved
with granite block from State to Vaughn street,
made.
Messrs. Melcher, buddy and Thurston were
added to the committee on the supervision of
the city.
John W. Deering was elected Gas Agent in
this board.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
Disturbing Meetings.

Two young men were arrested on Sunday
evening for disturbing the meeting at Chest.
nut street vestry. On account of the earnest
solicitation of their friends their names are
withheld. We understand that for long
women, have been in the habit of making dis
turbances in these meetings, and the authori-
ties are determined to put stop to it, and
wish it distinctly understood that this is the
last case in which leniency will be shown Of
tenders of either sex. 1t is hoped this will be
A sufficient warning,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15

Five hundred dollars reward for better remedy
for the relief Of coughs colds throat, whoop-
ing cough. consumption bronchitis, etc., than DR..
Graves Balsam of Wild Cherry and Tar. = 1t gives
immediate relief, is pleasant to take and occasions
no unpleasant nauseating feelings. Sample bottles
only 10 cents; large bottles, SO cents.
DIR. Graves Blood Purifier eradicates all impuri-
ties from the system, cleanses the blood renovaes
the liver and stomach which from being torpid and
inert, by its use become unusually stimulated, and,
in fact gives healthy tone to the entire system.
Price, 81.
ever given patient by physician, and they are
frequently prescribed by them. They give prompt
aetiUH 70 ene oPWes % no ana are
movement of the bowels, give the Improved Family
Cathartic Pills trial. Price 25 cents per box.
DR.. Graves remedies are for sale by Druggists.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
Brief lettings.

The mercury has indicated $50 at sunrise for
fifteen days. Yesterday ii stood at 400 at
noon, 400 at sunset; wind northwest. Snow
early in the day. then pleasant.
The Robson g. Crane party are at the Fall
mouth Hotel.
Freights are way up in Cuba We hear the
Joseph was chartered TO load sugar for 1928.
Mr.. Mckinney, the photographer, has got
out some excellent photographs of City Hall
with the decorations of the Inaugural ball.
Those persons who desired to get those tick
cts for keepsakes that were issued for admis-
sion to the Inauguration ball can find them at
the places where they purchased them.
A good job was done yesterday in removing
large quantities of ice from the streets.
The usual Tuesday evening temperance
meeting will be held at the Mission this eve
ming at u o'clock. Good speaking and sing
ing may be expected. All are invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
A Pleasant Surprise.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. F.
Davis of Pennington assembled at their resi-
dence last Friday evening on the occasion of
the 10Th anniversary of their MARI age and
passed most pleasant evening. The visit
was perfect surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Davis,
which rendered it the more pleasant to all.
Before the guests departed the host and hostess
were made the recipients of beautiful silver
ice pitcher, silver knives and other silver ware
to the value of about $75, as token of the
esteem in which they are held by the COM
munity at large. Mrs. Davis is ever ready to
respond to calls for assistance from any family
in town, be they rich or poor, in sickness or
distress, and these slight tokens Of regard
evidence the manner in which the community
regard her benevolent action. Mr.. Davis has
many friends in this city who will heartily
congratulate him on his good fortune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
Fairfield.


Mr.. EDIToR,-At our annual meeting last
Monday the town voted to require of its COL
lector bonds to collect the entire tax and pay
the same into the town treasury on or before
January LIST, 1882, and to pay three per cent.
for collecting. This is in accordance with the
course pursued by the town for several years
past, and which has brought us out of debt
the outstanding debt March 1, 1881, being only
$62.55. This is the course which Should be
adopted by all towns.
The wet, rainy weather of the past week
has put stop to numbering operations and
the men and teams will soon make their ap-
pearance on our streets.
The Kennebec Framing Company are Just
now driven with business. An order is being
filled for large hotel in Massachusetts, which
will require some half million of lumber.
This is nearly all purchased at Gardiner, West
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA
OUR BACHELORS.


Messrs Robson and Crane must have felt
highly fiattered at the reception given them
by our people last evening. New Portland
Theatre was filed to its utmost capacity by =
delighted audience Our Bachelors has been
one of the most profitable plays presented by
these eminent comedians, and it certainly is
one in which opportunity is abundant for the
display of their great comic powers, while at
the same time the two central figures are of
such character as not to completely over
shadow the rest of the company, which, by the
way. is strong one. The two great come
dams, Mr.. Robson as Bachelor Bangle and Mr..
Crane as Bachelor Jowler, fairly kept the au-
dience convulsed with laughter. Bachelor
Bangle is a gay bachelor, fond of futtering
around the fair sex. In his search for a part
ner in the Joys and sorrows of his life arise a
number of ludicrous incidents, the fun of
which is intensified by Robson's own amusing
personality. In the hands of such an actor as
Mr.. w III. Crane the irascible Jowler, the foe
TO matrimony, who ultimately succumbs, be-
comes distinct character, boldly drawn, ex-
quisitely colored, and suffused with humor-
GUS richness that is functional with the actor.
He plays the part, with excellent moderation.
The light comedy part of Ned Waring was
well rendered by Mr.. Lpman; Mrs. Myers
was an excellent Mrs. Monser; Miss Proctor,
as Widow Vinton, was charming, and the
other parts were good.
Tonight the company will present Shakes
-peare's COMEDY of Errors" and another
house is very evident
HAvERLY's MINsTRELs.
Tomorrow night Haverly's celebrated Mas
todon Minstrels will appear at ortland Thea
tire, forty strong. These minstrels always in
clude the cream of the profession, and the
theatre will be packed with most apprecia-
tive audience.
THE GALLEY SLAVE.
Last season the Galley Slave was exceeding
ly well presented at the old Portland Theatre,
and we have no doubt the company who will
appear at the new Portland Theatre Friday
and Saturday will be equally as good taken as
whole. OF course Wheelock will be greatly
missed, but there may be gains in other direc-
TONS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
BATH ORPHAN ASYLUM.
A Weak Attempt to Overthrow Firm
Institution.

Mr.. EDIToR:-For nearly fifteen years, the
Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum has
been and is the pride of our State and shines
like star among its noblest enterprises. Its
management and affairs, clear as MONDAY to
all who choose to investigate, have been sub
mitted from time to time to the best and most
honored judgment the State affords, and have
met with unvarying and complete approval,
when 10! Mr.. j. c. Talbot rises in the hall of
Representatives and orders an investigation of
the affairs of the Home with reference to
closing up the same.''
This order is based upon list of weak and
unsustained charges against the Home, with
no signature attached and not a particle of
evidence in support of single charge.
Who is this mean-spirited assailant who is
Tie People 81 Manes The
with every common sense citizen is that it is
case of selfish purpose or personal spite
against the managers of the Home. Mr.
Talbot says he obtained his information from
Col. Porter, and from VIM. Rogers, a former
trustee OF the Home. Mr.. Rogers has always
been a strong friend of the Home, defending
it in the State Legislature, and as trustee
and committee on help" considered him
self fortunate in securing the services of the
present Matron who still gives entire satisfac-
ton to those most familiar with the affairs of
the Home.
In the annual report of the home for 1878,
the State is congratulated upon the success
that has attended the services of the present
Matron, the statement of j. W. Spaulding
then president of the Home, being, that "un-
der her management the welfare of the
children is carefully looked after. their happi-
ness promoted, and the affairs of the institu-
tion judiciously administered
In the report of 1880, Gen. j. L. Chamber
lain speaks of the "good Judgment, capacity
and disciplinary skip of the Matron.
Whence then the malicious and unsustained
statement of incompetency of the Matro n?
Col. Porter claims to have received his in
formation with regard to the charges against
the Home, from s. T. Woodward, yet this
same Woodward in meeting of the trustees
on Saturday, March 18th, disclaims all know
ledge of the charges, and says that he never
saw COL Porter! Would not know him if he
met him on the street! This is fine array of
testimony upon which to base a charge against
an institution that has never before received
other than eulogy and fostering care!
The root of the matter has not yet been
reached, and it is for the interest of the party
who makes these unfounded charges that it
never shall be reached A. Roof.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
Net debt March 3, 1881,
$3.4O5,779 A

Net ueDb MARCH d, 1901, So.fUo ~ fl
The gross city debt has been reduced the
past year 1888, 000-$S7 900 by the payment
of that amount of municipal bonds, and
$451,OO0 by city bonds in sinking funds
charged off in accordance with orders of City
Council.
The net debt has been decreased over
$4,000 by amount added to sinking fund by
appropriations, interest on investments &C.,
less amount of premium paid on bonds pur-
chased; and will probably be further decreased
by surplus of unexpended balances and sur
plus income, &C., at close OF the financial year,
March 81, 1881.
The city has no floating debt and all cur
rent bills of the year will be paid from current
means. S72500 of municipal bonds mature
during the year 18Sl-S2, to be paid from the
sinking fund.
The report of the auditor will furnish you
complete information on all items of eXpendi-
ture ia the various departments.
+ 1t is extremely desirable to reduce this debt.
And equally so to reduce our taxes. Every
member of this council is aware of the bur-
den upon us, and of the many ways by which
the city suffers in consequence Of IL.
An early matter for you to attend to is the
appropriation bills. Scan them closely. There
are no demands for large special appropria-
| tlOilS, anu IL Is W NC Hopcu Jlldt no one Will
consider that his case requires consideration
and precedence and expenditure paramount to
any other. Had our predecessors exercised
the foresight of our United States government,
we could now exchange our per cent for
| per cent bonds and considerably relieve US.
We must patiently bide our time. The mayor
is by some considered responsible for appro-
priations and expenditures, but his influence
is null on two thirds vote. Limit our ex-
penditures to the absolutely necessary. and by
| persistent effort in well doing we shall ulti-
mately be relieved.
STREETS.
Our fifty miles of streets and hundred miles
of sidewalks, require large outlay to keep
them in a good or fair condition. The ex-
penses for the past year have been about
| 100000, which is near the average for the
past five years. and perhaps as low as can be
expected Nevertheless it is earnestly hoped
that the business of this department may be
so conducted for the year to come, as to ex-
hibit sufficiently good results, with a smaller
! appropriation. The amount of work to be
done can be appreciated only by those who
have to attend daily upon bridges, culverts
sidewalks, etc.; but there are citizens CONVEX
SAINT with this work who are of the opinion
that $4,000. judiciously expended, would
be amply sufficient, and not lose sight of q
fair percentage in permanent work.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
This department has been fortunate in sup
pressing fires during the past year. 1t ex.
hibits good record of work performed
An additional building and some extensive
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
Johnson's School of Telegraphy.

Johnson's new school of telegraphy is meet
ing with good success. Many ladies and gen.
tlemen have applied for admission to the first
class, and many more have expressed their
intention of doing so soon. A lady operator
has been engaged to give instruction, and the
main office-a most cosy, well-lighted and COM
Portable specially arranged with all
modern conveniences for the accommodation
of the patrons of the company. A large front
room. looking upon Exchange street, will be
used as class room. About seven miles of
wire has been stretched ann is in nse. The
classes will be formed on the 21st of the pres
ent month, and those intending to join will do
well to call at once or send in their names.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15

DIR. Bolles' lecture on 'Tudor London" at
Plymouth church last evening was fully equal
to its predecessors in point of interest. All
the old historic places were beautifully illus
trated and described, and many incidents of
absorbing interest narrated.
Rev. Mr.. lyrics lecture on Mistakes" in
the Congress street course last evening, was an
able effort and worthy of the distinguished
speaker.
Rev. Mr.. d. W. LeLacheur's lecture on
"Courtship and Marriage" proved great
treat to those who attended at Harmon III all
last night
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15

The committee appointed to nominate list
of officers for the Mechanics Association, to
be supported at the annual meeting, have re-
ported the following:
President-Daniel Hamblin.
Vice President-Richard Cole.
Secretary-R. b. Sawyer.
Treasurer-A T. Gerrish.
Corresponding Secretary-Stephen Marsh.
Board of Governments B. Coyle, Jr,, j
Knowlton, III. G. Noyes, n. e. Redlon, S. G.
Drinkwater and p. w. Neal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15

The Advertiser says:-Last Friday two small
boys were walking on the Portland & Ogdens-
burg Railroad track this side of Hiram bridge
when they discovered broken rail. They
knew that it was nearly time for the up train
from Portland, and that unless warning was
given it must be total wreck. The boys Fran
down the track some distance, signaled the
train to stop and told the conductor about the
broken rail. The boys were congratulated on
saving the lives of many of those on board.
They should be rewarded in some fitting man.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-15
Gross debt March 8, 1881,
Deduct available assets

Gas stock at par (1700
shares) and notes re-
ceivable and trust funds
Sinking fnnd, about
Building loan bonds Sc
cured by first mort
cages on real estate
and by city bonds at
par in sinking fund
(original amount $685.
6OO)
Bonds issued to Atlantic
and st. Lawrence Rail
Co. secured by sinking
fund and first mort
gage on said railroad
from Portland to Isl
and Pond - original
amount 81, 100000 now,