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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

The overstocking of land is one of
the surest and quickest ways of running
pastures. 1t is an everyday thing with
many farmers, who cannot be made to
believe that they are getting the full
benefit Of a pasture unless the grass is
eaten off a little faster than it has time
to grow; consequently, all who put this
method in practice always have bare
pastures and poor cattle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17
Alexander Outlaw. residing in Dale

Alexander Outlaw. residing in Dale
County, Ala, and now over eighty
years ofage, is developing new strength
and preparing to enter upon new life.
He lost all of his teeth years ago, and
now, out of the order of nature, he is
being favored with another supply
Two new teeth have appeared each
week during the past four weeks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

George Millzner, only six years old.
set off an Internal machine in crowded
San Francisco theater. 1t was only a
wad of cotton full of cayenne pepper
and alcohol, but its burning cleared the
house.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

THE man who goes to picnic and discov-
seventeen handsome girls to the delicacies
of the occasion has some slight idea of how
IT feels to be run over by wagon-load Of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17
"Mother Has Recovered. >.

wrote an Illinois girl to her Eastern rela-
tives. % She took bitters for long time
but without any good. So when she heard
Of the virtues of Kidney-W Wort she got box
and 1t has completely cured her Liver COM
plant. '-Hedlth and Home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

"YoU can't come it," is what the astron-
omers say to our aerial stranger, as they OBJ
serve his departure after vain efforts to
reach the earth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

Expose yourself day and night, eat too
much without exercise; work too hard with
out rest; doctor all the time; take all the
vile nostrums advertised; and then you will
want to know
HOW TO GET WELL.
Which is answered in three words-Take
Hop Bitters! See other column. Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

DR.. THOMAS ID. SPENCER says a mans
birth is more painful than his death. This
may be so, but we would rather be born
twice than to die once.-NorriSto1cs Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

RUTH, although of a retiring disposition,
succeeded as cleaner in getting as goot
Boaz as any Of them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

THERE is a marked difference between an
American nobleman and an American owe.
bill-man.-Detroh Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

REDDING's RUSSIA SALvE Is the universal
remedy for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, etc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

Rats, cats, mice, ants, flies, insects, cleared
out by Rough on Rats' 15c, druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

A HIPoKRIT begins bi cheating himself,
and ends bi trieing to cheat others. --Josh
BiLLiu0s -.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

AMANTHA," he murmured, with pathos
in his voice, why do you culver at my
touch? Why do you shrink from my en-
brace as the startled fawn trembles at the
rustiing Of the autumn leaves~ "Pve been
vaccinated,' she said. sf
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

QUEEN VICTORIA does not like the Bart.
lett pair.-Boston Courier,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

AIDED man IL worth more than a lazy
one-he utilizes space.-Josh Billings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17

SAVE your wagons, your money and your
patience by using Frazer Axle Grease.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-09-17
THERE was a fat fellow in Harwich
Who asked a stout lady in marwich;
But starting for church

He was left In the lIrch,
There being no room in the carwich.
Boston Transcript.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05
The Bethel Centennial.

BETHEL, aug. 3, 1881.
Mr.. EDITOR: The one hundredth anniYer-
sary OF the attack of the st. Francis Indians
upon Sudbury, now Bethel, has been cele-
brated here to-day in o most successful man.
ner, bringing together probably the largest
number of people ever assembled in this beau
tiful village, many coming from the line Of
the Grand Trunk between Berlin Falls and
South Paris The reduced fare and special
trains gave everybody an opportunity to come.
The celebration sopened this morning by a
street parade Of Indians, settlers and citizens
who were joined at the station, at 8 o'clock, by
the Gorham IN. H. Cadets, accompanied by a
large crowd from Gorham and vicinity The
procession then marched to the common,
where an old block house had been construct
ed which was garrisoned by ''ye old settlers"
and which was soon after attacked by band
OF Indians, the affair representing, as nearly
as possible, the sad scene of one hundred
years ago. The attack, repulse, capture, re-
lease, burning of the block house, and every
thing in connection with the affair was wits
messed by thousands, and was admirably car
ried out in all its details.
Following the fight the large crowd repaired
to Kimball park, where prayer was offered by
Rev. j. K. Mason of Fryeburg, followed by a
historical address from DIR. N. 7. True, and a
poem from A. S. Twitchell, Esq, of Gorham,
N. H., both of which were received with con-
tinued applause
In lthe afternoon the people assembled in
the park. Sentiments and responses were Civ
en-, a large number taking part, under the di-
rection of Hon. e. Foster, Jr., toast master,
David Brown, Esq, acting as president of the
day. Mr.. Scott Wight, in full costume, sang
"Oh! why does the white man follow my
path?" the band !of Indians joining in the
chorus.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05
PORTLANDPOST OFFICE.
Ilr1s~ Lax
OFFICE HOURS.
June ~, 1851

From 7.30 a. m. to $50 p. M, Sundays excepted.
Sundays, open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 a. m.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS,
Boston and intermediate ofices-Arrive at 1915
p. m. Close at SID a. M, 1880 and 900 p. m.
Boston and the West-Arrive at 1915, $40 $40.
and II 10 p. m. Close at S.15 a. M, 1880, 500
intermediate or Way Mails, via Boston & Maine
Rsilway-Arrive at 1910 and $40 p. m. Close at
e.15 q. m. and 1890 Pm.
eao and lilo p. m. Close at S.15 a. NJ, 1890,
800 and 800 p. m.
Bangor and connecting routes-Arrive at LIS p.
Augusta and connecting routes-Arrive at 800 a.
m and l.16 p. m. Close at 11.45 a. m. and 4.45
Morning Northwestern, by Grand Trunk Railway
Arrive at $40 a. m. Close at $50 m.
Lewiston and Auburn-Arrive at 2.O5 and 900 a.
n, ana IL, q P. m. Close at $50 and 11.45 a. m.
Castine, Deer Isle, sedgwick, S. W. Harbor, Mt.
Desert, J0nesport, Machias, Machiasport, East Ma
ehias, Mllbridge and Bar Harbor, via each steamer
Arrive at a. m. Close at 8 p. m.
PASSPORT, wa each steamer-Arrlve at 600 a. m.
Close at 300 p.m
Foreign mails via New York, day previous to sail
ing OF steamers-Close at 8 10 a. m.
Express, Augusta. Bangor and the East-Arrive at
Zoo a. m. Close at 800 p. m.
Skowhegap, intermediate offices and the north
arrive at I.I5 p. m. Close at 1.45 a. N. -.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. T. R-Ar-
rive at 1880 p. m. Close at 1890 p. m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island-Close at
IL. 45a. m. and 800 d. m.
Swanton, VT, and intermediate Offices via P. & o.
H. R.-Arrive at g. p. m. Close at 7.45 a. m.
Bartlett n. H., and intermediate offices, via P. 8
o. R. R.-Arriye at S.55 a. m. Close at 1900 NJ.
worcester Mass, and intermediate offices, via P.
e X. H. R.-Arrive at l.20 p. m. Close at 1916
p. m.
Rochester, n. H., and intermediate offices, via P.
q r. X. R.-Close at 700 a. m
Carriers deliveries are made daily (Sundays ex-
ceptedD in the business portion of the city at TOO
and 1000 a. m., and 1.30 p. m. In other sections
n 500 a. M, 1.30 and 500 p. m. Collections are
made on week days at 700 and IL 90 q. m and
400 and 500 p. M On Sundays at 600 p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05

Wednesday night the police made raid on
the st. Nicholas Hotel, Temple street. They
secured over fifty bottles of beer, three one
gallon kegs of whiskey and several .demijohns
and jugs. They also captured faro bank
layout with all the necessary appurtenances,
chips, counters, shutters, &c. This must have
been worth considerable and will be quite a
loss to the owners, provided case is made out
against them.
The liquor cases were brought up in the
municipal court yesterday morning. Thomas
Delay, the proprietor, was fined 800 and
costs on the bar-room seizure. The case con-
corning the liquor found in the upper story
was continued, it being alleged that John
Mcdonald is the owner of the hotel furniture,
He is at present out of the city, but as soon as
he returns the case will be prosecuted agains,
him. The bartender, James Mcdonald, was
fined $25 and costs for obstructing the officers
in the performance of their duty. The charge
OF keeping gambling house will be brought
up at the same future time.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05

Pleasant day yesterday. Mercury $40 at SUM-
rise, 740 at noon, 100 at sunset wind southeast
and southwest
The Catholic missionaries from Africa are
in the city. Unlike the English priests they
wear full boards. 1t is expected that one of
them will preach in the cathedral next Sun
day.
The regular meeting of the board of trade
was held yesterday forenoon. No business of
importance was transacted.
We have received the Musical Herald for
August.
The Argus says lot of paving stones bound
for Chicago attracted great attention Wednes-
day in the Eastern Railroad freight yard. We
venture to state they did not attract half the
attention the great pile of paving stones does
in front of w. S. Banks apothecary store on
Congress street.
1t is said that at a funeral of young man
on Congress street, Sunday, the mother of the
young man ordered his wife out of the house
because she didn't like her, and the relatives
returned her sheaf of wheat she had laid on
her husbands coffin, directing it to her in her
maiden name.
The meeting of the NJ. G. NJ. A. last even
ing had relation to changing the bylaws.
The company of Arabs which visited this
city last spring under the auspices of the
Redpath Lyceum bureau is i'm Boston, without
money or other means of returning to its ma
tive country. The salaries were paid for six
months, and the last exhibition was given in
Yarmouth, N. S., July 18th. On the alleged
ground that the contracts had been violated,
the party was left in Yarmouth to take care
of itself and get back to Jerusalem as best it
might.
The extensive buildings of the Portland
Stove Foundry are nearly completed, and the
company will probably move into them soon.
They make great display on the Dump at
the foot of Myrtle street.
The Ladies' Temperance League will hold a
gospel temperance meeting on Sunday evening
at 7.30 at Sons of Temperance Hall. The
public are most cordially invited. Meetings
are held on each Sabbath evening, and the
ladies are especially invited to help.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05
Sebago Lake Campmeeting

The temperance campmeeting opened at
Sebago Lake auspiciously yesterday. good
audience was present and the weather was
all that could be desired The lake and its
surroundings never looked more lovely. An
unusually large number of tents are going up,
and the prospect is promising for large and
enthusiastic meeting. E. c. Harrington
called the meetings to order briefly, calling
attention to the great change that has come to
this section since these meetings were organ
lied here, and urged all to take renewed in
terest in this cause. After the Perham
Quartette had sung in an impressive manner,
"Pray for me at home" Judge Kingsbury
was called to the chair. He made telling
half hours speech on the "Duty of the hour
Ex-Gov. Perham was introduced as the main
speaker of the day. Mr.. Perham occupied
some forty-fve minutes. Clearly and tersely
showing the needs of renewed activity; and
the Importance of temperance people stand
ing firmly for prohibition, with full deter
mination to Danish the accursed traffic from
the State and country. He called the atten-
ton of the people to the great Importance of
this question. There is no question like it. It
oouOASo AAOoo oOfOACiJ uOdiiy oil buo AOuS0-
holds in the land. He showed most clearly
the progress already made, and dealt in an
able manner with the need of the people to
put this Gigantic crime" of rumselling under
their feet and to Danish it from the land. He
wanted to see men practice what they preach.
His address was listened to with most earnest
attention.
Friday, Rev. John L. Swift of Boston will
address the people, at 1880, and Gov. Harris
M. Plaisted at o'clock D. M, and saturday is
children's day, Rev. Thomas lyric of Auburn
and Rev. A. s. Ladd of Lewiston will speak
to the children. Miss. Nellie B. Nye of Fair
field, President of the Juvnenile temples in
Maine, will be present. The Thurston quar-
tette of Portland, also Mrs. f. "a. Bent, the
cornetist will be present to interest and please
the children.
Sunday, G. N. Penniman, secretary of the
Massachusetts Reform Clubs will be present.
Mrs. Mary 81. HINT of Boston will speak at
Up. m., and Mrs. Hunt has no superior as
public speaker. Aside from the above speak
ers, here will be present many of the
Oldest temperance speakers in the state
The fare from Portland is only 60 cents
the rounds trip. Tickets good on all trains.
The fare.is % cents for children of fifteen
years and uuder, from all stations ON the line
of the P. & 0. r. r. on Saturday.
The Ladies' Christian Temperance Union
will have their headquarters on the grounds for
the purpose of extending their labors. The
trains will leave the lake at 12.15, 515 and 9.cO
p. m.
w. NJ. Kurdish & Son have furnished an ele-
CANT Smith organ for the use of the meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05
Municipal Court.

THURsDAY.-Alfred LeClair. Intoxication-2d
offence Ninety. days in county Jail.
John Kelly, Thomas Fortune, johanna Mahoney
Intoxication. Fined SIS and costs.
Annie Robinson and Abbie Fisher. Vagrant.
Fined $40 and 1s costs each and in default of pay
ment four months in county Jail.
Patrick Lee, John Gilman, Stephen Delany, Peter
McDonough, Patrick Michael Feeney. Larceny.
Fined So and LIS costs each.
Thomas A. Delay. Search and seizure. Fined 500
and costs. Appealed. c. K. Bridges, complainant
George Thornton. Larceny. iSixty days in county
jail.
Elbridge Griffin and Charles Hartford. Setting
hre to Reform School. Bound over in the sum OF
$1,000.
James d. McDonough. Resisting police officer.
Fined S25 and costs. Paid
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05

After several selections from the Gospel
Hymns, Rev. Smith Baker announced
as subject for the morning talk, "Prayer
meetings and how to make them interesting"
At the close discussion of the more import
ant points were INDUCED in by the preachers
present.
Rev. J. A. Howe was appointed for the
1870 lecture; subject: Preaching" Rev. III.
F. Wood took charge of the temple exercises,
and invited Rev. A. D. Patch to read the
scripture lesson and make the opening prayer.
Mrs. Moulton organist, and the choir from
Saco and Biddeford furnished excellent music.
Rev. Mr.. Howe, after giving general defni-
ton of the subject, proceeded to give the re-
suit of studying sermons of three of the most
noted divines of modern times-Bushnell,
Robertson and Spencer.
At q D. m. ladies' missionary meeting was
held in the chapel in charge of Mrs. E. 5.
Burlingame
The meeting at $50 was opened by singing
Gospel Bells, followed by scriptive lesson read
by Rev. f. Il. Davidson who also made the
opening prayer. A lecture was delivered by
Rev. j. M. Brewislet of r. l., on tact in the
ministry. This was followed by lecture
from Rev. B. f. Hayes of Lewiston on the
"Method of Christian growth
Rev. III. j. White of Bath and Rev. P. w.
Perry of Great Falls, N. H., spoke in the
evening
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05

We had the opportunity yesterday Of looking
at the plan of improvements for Fluent block,
at Mr.. Fassett's Office The Mutual Insurance
Co. will have the best quarters in New Eng
land when the changes are completed. The
upper and lower stores on Congress street will
be superb. The halls will be of tasselated
marble, and the elevator very large and con-
venient. Fancy wire galleries will extend
around the third and fourth stories on to
which some of the offices of the company will
enter. The main Office for the clerks, will be
the most comfortable, we'll ventilated and con.
venient of any in the United States, although
in other cities the main offices of other com
panies have cost among the millions.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05
Excursions.

Yesterday afternoon the Gazelle took large
company to Yarmouth, up Royal river Chan
der furnished the music
The members of the Veteran Asso citation of
Odd Fellows went on their annual excursion
to Peakes Island yesterday on the Gazelle.
The Stevens Plains School to the number of
about 100, went to Cushing's Island on the Ex-
press yesterday.
This afternoon the steamers of the Casco
Bay Steamboat Co. will leave Custom House
wharf every thirty minutes after I p. m. for a
sail among the islands. At half-past three a
delightful concert will be provided in the beau
tiful Greenwood Grove on Peaks Island. The
Hayes Quartette of Philadelphia will render
several selections, and there will be recitals,
serious and comic, by Miss Fannie Backus and
Mr. Frank Conley. Of course the attractions
offered will draw hundreds of people.
Saturday afternoon the Gazelle will give a
sail among the islands, landing at Peaks,
where Chambers band will give concert,
while the Express will return to the city from
Peaks in time for passengers to take the train
for Old Orchard, Biddeford and Saco.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05
The Davis-Baxter & Co. Block.


The other day the PRESS gave a slight out
line of the new block about to be erected on
Commercial street by Messrs. Davis and Bax-
ter after plans by Mr.. Fassett. Since that
sketch was published the plans have been
changed, but we are now able to give COM
plete description of block that will, without
doubt, prove the finest on the street, and cost
great deal of money.
The building will be 95 feet front by lis
feet deep, divided into stores. These stores
will occupy the whole block which will be five
full stories in height The front and court
side of the block will be laid in faced brick, in
red mortar. The trimmings throughout will
be granite, quarry faced, with hammered
drafted line. The front of the building will
be broken by three pavilions. serving at their
bases as principal entrances, and ending in a
dormer at the roof in Queen Ann style. The
centre pavilion will be finished in pediment,
almost like tower. All the paviions will be
finished in red granite quoises and keystones.
In the centre of the centre pavilion will be
the monogram, B. and D. with 1856 on the
left, and 1881 on the right pavilion. There
will be rose-windows in the tops of each of the
pavilions, while all the other windows in the
building will be Of the Queen Anne pattern.
The roof will be slated throughout and all the
cornices constructed of galvanized iron. In
fact, on the exterior, all but the granite will
be galvanized iron making the exterior of the
building virtually fre-proof.
The two stores in the block will each be 40
by 80 feet in size, all the way from basement
IN
wide. These stores will be constructed of the
best material, in the most thorough manner,
and with all the latest improvements. The
merchants who occupy them will have
most commodious and convenient quarters.
The elevator in the building will be worked by
the new French process of exploding gas A
gas jet is lighted, and by the noiseless ex-
plosion of gas in a cylinder the elevator works
contin uously, with perfect safety at slight ex-
pense.
The Portland daily press., 1881-08-05
ParSnna1-

Madame Gerster, the celebrated prima dom
ma, will begin her concert season at City
Hall, in this city, October 18th.
Gen. Hancock is expected at Bar Harbor
next week.
Mr.. G. E. Oak, formerly of Garland and a
graduate of the State College in 1876, has con-
tracted to survey and lay out lots in the town.
ship of New Sweden, for the occupancy of
fifty families from old Sweden, that are ex-
pected to arrive this fall.
Lieut.. Feehan, of the Blues, one of the
finest drilled officers in the State, will enter for
the individual drill at the military tourna-
ment at Lake Maranacook.
Brigadier General Sutton, commanding
Second Brigade Massachusetts militia, has
recommended the following officers of his
command as judges at the military tourna-
ment at Lake Maranocook, August 10: Capt.
l.. 81. Duchesney, Lawrence; Capt. William
A. Bancroft, Cambridge, and Capt. Fred. B.
Began, Charlestown.
The Rev. George L. Prentiss, D. D., of
New York city. has been visiting Gorham, his
native town, where he has been received with
the attention due SO distinguished visitor. He
has with him, as a companion, the Rev. DR..
Stearns of Newark, N. j., who married sis
ter of Mr.. Prentiss, and is the father of Prof.
Stearns Of Bangor Seminary. DR.. Prentiss to-
morrow will visit two aunts who live in Bridg-
ton and are the only surviving sisters of his
father now living at very advanced ages.
Commissary Sergeant Warwick of the Gov
ernor's Foot Guard, is passing his vacation in
Portland
1t is expected that Secretary Blaine will
visit his home in Maine about the 18th inst.