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The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12

At the invitation Of Hon. Geo. P. Wescott,
Treasurer of the Portland Water Company,
the members Of the city government and other
invited guests to the number OF about fifty,
yesterday, accompanied the directors of the
| company on tour Of inspection Of the i'm
proyements in progress on the works at Sebago
Lake. At 11.30 q. m. special train left the
Portland & Ogdensburg depot with the party
and after pleasant ride of about three
quarters of an hour arrived at the lake. Upon
arrival the party whiled away a short time
among the trees of the beautiful grove which
borders the lake. In the meantime a bounti-
full collation. was spread upon table in tie
grove under the direction of Mr.. Thomas Hol-
land, the efficient and popular steward of the
Falmouth, with an able corp of assistants. The
spread was all that could be desired, and ex-
ceeded the most sanguine expectations OF the
guests. The large table fairly groaued under
the weight Of the good things, including all
the delicacies OF the season. To say that full
justice was done to the tempting viands but
mildly expresses the manner in which the as
sembled wisdom of the Forest City made the
assault. The wants of the inner man were
moro than satisfied. Many were the express
sions of pleasure and appreciation of the efforts
of Mr.. Holland.
After dinner the party embarked on the
steamer Sebago for the water works at which
they arrived after pleasant sail. The i'm
provements in course of construction consist of
o conduit over one mile long which is to take
the place of the old one, and will have more
than four times the capacity of the present
one. In the meantime, until the conduit is
completed, sluiee three feet wide and eigh-
teen inches deep has been made to carry off
the water. TAis sluice is built upon a trestle
about fifteen feet high and is connected with
the main pipe at distance of 2200 feet from
the lake. The water is forced into the sluice
by a gigantic pump of about % feet lift. At
present there are rs men employed at the
works. The visitors inspected the works for
upwards Of an hour and we're very much in
terested in the character of the improvements.
Another pleasant sail over tho lake, rapid
ride from the lake to the city in the car reserv-
ed for them ended the excursion. All pro-
nounced the trip one OF mingled pleasure and
profit, and heartily join in extending to Presi-
dent D. W. Clark, Treasurer G. P. Wescott,
and Directors, 81. n. jose and y. III. Payson,
their sincere thanks for the many courtesies
extended.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
THF PRESS.
wEDYEsDkY MORNING, JULY 1e.
TIE PRESS.


MAY be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G.
Fssseyden Marquis, Brunell & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong wentworth Hodsdon, a. Il. Cleveland, Rob
ert Costello Forest City News Stand, Jewett
Rose. H1tehngs g. Mcfarland, Watson, Stinson,
Bostoa g. Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros on al
trains that run out of the city.
Auburn, Willard Small & Co.
Augusta, f. Pierce.
Bangor, j. IL. Babb & Co.
Bath j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, f. NJ. Durham.
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Bridgton, Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, b. G. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills, II. A. Verrill.
Damatiscotta, Il. w. Dunbar.
Freeport w A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, II. C. Harmon and Shirley & Lewis
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Hallowell c. =. Spauldidg.
Lewiston, Chandler g. Estes.
Lisbon, G. e. Judkins
Mechanic Falls, A. w. Bridge, f. A. Millett.
Norway, A. o. NOyes.
Richmond, G. a. Beale.
Rockland, o. G.. Andrews,
Sebattus. Il. II. johnson.
Saccarrappa, at the Post ONCE.
Saco. of l.. Hodson and II. b. Kendrick.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhayen, Il. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Waterville, j. M. Wall.
Wiscasset, Gibbs q Rundlett
Woodford's Corner, II. Moody.
Yarmouth, c. 4. Coombs.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
Barnuna.

No longer will the popular question prove to
be "Are you going to see Jumbo?" but odd
you see Jumbo"
Barnum's greatest show took out of PORT
land about $4,000 after paying all expenses.
Their receipts were about $4,000, but they
leave some $1,000 in the hands OF Portland
trades people, without counting the hotels
where the performers pro ably pay out of
their salaries for their board and logging.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
Pittst1eld's New Hall.

The building committee in whose hands lie
the responsibility of the erection of the new
town hall at Pittsfeld, have let the cellar to
Mr. Joseph L. Fisher of that place to be COM
pleted by the 18th of August, ready for the
brickwork. This structure is to be 70x90 feet,
and to contain accommodations as follow: En-,
CINE hall, lobby, vault for town papers and
property, selectmens room, Odd Fellows and
Masonic halls, opera house, etc., etc. Though
never having seen the design (Which is by Mr..
Fassett of Portland), 1 am informed that it is
quite elaborate, and exceedingly tasty, co lse-
quently cannot fail to add very much to the
convenience and interests of the town at large
as we'll as the general appearance of our enter
prsing village.-Oor. Lewiston Journal.
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Muntcipal Court.
BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT
Edward Beatty Mary /

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
TUEsDAY.-Edward Beatty, Mary Driscon, Har-
riet Libby, James Libby, Charles Dumphy, Herbert
Dodge Frank Gouravan, Henry Page Timothy Con-
ley John Mack. Intoxication Fined So and costs
each.
Frank Gouravan. Obs!ructing sidewalk. Fined So
and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
snlendid strawberries.

Last evening Messrs. Hodgdon Brothers, who
are agents for E. G. Jordan Of Cape Elizabeth,
sent in feast Of enormous strawberries Of
the "Great American" variety for the delecta-
ton of all the editors and night hands. some
of the berries were mammoths; they v ere per
fectly ripe and sweet, and the manner in whlcn
the boys tackled them was proof of their excel
lence. A more welcome present could not
have been made
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
Land League Excursion

The Grand Union Excursion by the Land
League of Maine at Lake Maranocook next
Wednesday promises to be grand success
Every League in Maine is making preparations
to ensure large attendance. Prominent
speakers will deliver addresses. Every person
interested in the cause shou d attend.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
Accident to GOV. Washburn

When the train over the Ogdensburg reached
the transfer station at 430 p. m. yesterday,
with the Portland Water Company's guests,
Gov. Washburn jumped from the train, and
fell, breaking wrist. The bones were set last
evening aud he was very comfortable.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
Westbrook Seminary.

The trustees of Westbrook Seminary have
decided owing to the demand for room, to fit
up the ell of Goddard Hall Tor pupils. They
have also received the sum of $3.50, from Hon.
Olney Arnold of Rhode Island to be appropri-
ated to the purchase Of books for the library.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
CITY AND VICINITY,
80 All51rl.rraE.Da I.rsu,a TE2-rAY

NEw ADV EETESEMBryTg TO-DAY
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Irish Land League-Grand Union Excursion.
MISCELL ANGUS NOTICES.
DR.. o. Fitzgerald.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Boston and Maine r. r. Sunday Trains.
For Sale Horizontal Steam Engine.
Mordacura-Thos. G.. Snow.
Drugs. Medicines &c.,-C. A. Parsons & Co.
To Tourists and Travelers-Wyer Greene 81 Co.
Casco National Bank.
Cottage to Lett. L. Merrill.
Benanas-J. w. Libby.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
All is Well That Ends Well.

Grin Catlin, 40 Pearl Street. Buffalo, N. Y,
says: st tried various remedies for the piles
~~but found no relief until used THOMAS Ec-
LEcrRIc On, which entirely cured me after a
few applications" jly10d1w
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12

Pinckney's Extra Genuine Mustard.
The finest quality and highest grade of Mus
tard imported. Warranted chemically pure.
For sale by W. L.WLsoN q Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers, Portland, Me-
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CgTY or PORTLAND.
CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE,

CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE,
June 26th, 1882.
nWNERs OF Trucks, Drays, Wagons, Carts, or
W other Vehicles which ahall be used in this city
for the conveyance from place to place within the
city, of Wood, Coal Lumber, Brick, Sand, Clay,
Gravel, Dit Rubbish, Goods, Wares, Furniture,
Merchandise, Building material, any other arti-
Gle or thin. whatsoever are hereby requested to pre-
sent their for inspection and to receive their
license and number for the year commencing July
the 10th Of July, 1882. failure to comply with
THE nott will subject the delinquent to penalty.
1e2G ltiy15 G. K. Bridges, City Marshal.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
PLANT FOOD.

This compound has been thoroughly analysed by
a competent Professor of Chemistry, who pro-
nounces it GOOD for all claim for it. No need
fear to apply it to the most tender plant. Use n
small quantity and Increase as the Plant
Natures.
THIS composition gives the plants luxurious
growth and dark rich green color, which no other
food gives them; it also gives the flower Of the
plants brighter, richer and more beautiful color.
1t has no equal for Plants in the house garden,
and what is of the most Importance to the Ladies,
is its easy application, and it has positively Of
fensive odor. Tryit and you will be we'll pleased
with it. Directions with each Box.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12

A LARGE variety of Picnic, Lunch and
Market Baskets may be found at
ily7d1w KENDALL & WHITNEY's.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12

'sIam now ready to lay down my bundle"
So said laboring man, who, for long years
had toiled to support his family, and had be-
come reduced in health He now says that
Hops and Malt Bitters has made him new
man iY3-M. W Z. &wtc
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12

Puny, weak and sickly children, need
Brown Iron Bitters. 1t will strengthen and
invigo1ate them. jly1oMW&F&w
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BOYS, ATTENTION !

FHlHE Portland Fraternity at its last meeting de-
a cided to open school OF carpentry, to be
under the supervision of Luther Pingree, who IS
well qualified to instruct. The school will be IN
the third story of the Fraternity building, on Free
street and will be opened July 9th at haif-past
seven in the morning, continuing daily till the
school will be- free to boys in the public Schools and
those wishing learn the of tools, will do well
to call at at the rooms Free street and en-
roll their Names as but limited number can be ac-
comnodated. Mr.. Woodhill is daily in atte ndance
at the rooms and will receive and register the
names of applicants. azsA junl3dtt
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Or plain. or beautiful, the while

Or plain, or beautiful, the while.
No lady can afford to smile,
Unless her teeth are like the snow;
And if she fails in this,
And can t afford to smile or kiss.
She must use ZOZODONT l trow.
jly10 MW&f&w
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
SEBAGO WATER.
TIE PORTLAND WATER COMPANY
EXCURSION.

Inspection of the Works by the City
Governments.
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
AUCTION SALES.
esirabIe Honse Lot by Auction.

Desirable House Lot by AuctIOn.
an. SATURDAY, JUL 16, at 8 p. m, the desira-
" bic lot Of land situated on Spruce street near
Emery, between the residences of Messrs. y: ID.
Coffin and l.. A. Wade. The lot contains about
$3.50 square feet, frontage of So feet on Spruce
street. This is splendid lot in one Of the best 10
cations in the city.
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The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
BOWdOin College.

EXAMINATIONS for admission to college will
II be held at the cleveland Lecture Room,
Massachusetts Hall, on FRIDAY, July 14th, and
on FRIDAY, Sep. 29th, at $50 A. M.
JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN.
Brunswick, July 4th, 1889. jy7d&w till 1y15
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12
BOSTON SCHOOL OF ORATORY.

Full course TWO YEARS; shorter course, one year.
| The Delsarte system of gestare and a complete
course of light gymnastics. Term begins Oct. g. APP
plication at l Somerset ST. Boston, Mass, October
LIST to 9th from 10 to IL A. For catalogues ap-
ply to R. r. RAYMOND, Prin. jun16eodlm
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12

the man who makes so many wonderful cures
will visit, Portland, Falmouth hotel, Wednes-
day and Thursday the 10Th and Goth, and will
examine all who may call on him free ofchargv.
l have had troublesome cough for more
than five years, and have had advice of three
of the most skilled physicians, but I found
nothing to relieve and cure me till used Id
dnSon'S Botanic Cough Balsdm
MRS. GEO. A. ROBBINS,
Riverside, Me.
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The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12

LASELL SEMINARY, M M.s.. Sastss
advantages with delightful suburban home Spec
ial care of health, manners and morals of growing
girls. Good board Teaches cooking and like
household arts. To secure place apply early. Adj
dress O. @. BRAGDON, Pridncipal.
ie1O eod2mos
The Portland daily press., 1882-07-12

The little sufferers from Wednesdays ex
plosion in Lewiston are more quiet The
Laughton chiid's condition remains precariouS
and not much encouragement is given by bis
physicians. The older Knowles boys face is a
raw mass, and there is fear his eyes may b'
ar4
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-29
THE SCH .oLs OFPArIs,

HI A SCE4 st1AS CF PARIS.
 The English and the Americans are botl very proua of theiE public schools, ax they have reason to be, but both can, apparently, study the methods of tho public schools O, Paris with profit. A deputation from the Manchester (England) school board has beer inspecting the Paris schools and their report has just been made public.
 The day schools of Paris are divided into three classes, the infant, the ordinary els 1nentary and apprenticeship schools. The infant schools are quite unlike the English and American schools of that grade Tho directress assumes the position and duties ot mother and the maternal influence over the children is marked. Thus the infant seboo room IS the homo, the nursery and the place of tutelage for scholars of the tenderest age The elementary schools are conducted on the separate classroom system. In October the compulsory system goes into operation, the years included being from six to thirteen These schools are all free. AS the children approach the working age of twelve the parents are found to be anxious to have them employed, but up to that time there is no re. luctance on the parents part to having their children in school
 In the boys schools much attention is paid to manual instruction and to drawing. Short lectures arc given each week on the nature of the wood and other materials on which the boys exercise their skill with tools. Spsci mems are exhibited of the wood as it comes from the tree and through the various stages of completion. The finished work is given to the boy as part of his reward The manual work is not allowed to interfere with his studies. From to S:3O a. m., and from to 5:3O p. m., are the hours for manual in struction. The attendance in the workshons IS voluntary. Boys of twelve years and up- ward are permitted in the shops. The at. tendance is probably to be made compulsory, though most of the boys arc delighted to have chance with the tools.
 The evening schools of Paris seem well calculated to be useful. They comprise spe- clal art classes and classes for commercial in - struct1on. There are about two thousand students in the art classes and the same number in the commercial course. Thps there are about four thousand evening nu- pills, while the population of the city is above two million. The French evening schools are free, while in England fee is charged almost invariably. The school of domestic economy for girls, the only one in the city coming under notice of these visitors, teach es the pupils dressmaking, embroidery, laun dry work and cooking The scholars are from twelve to seventeen years of age. The cutting is by measurement, and models are used for the purpose. The embroidery pu- pills are paid for their work in some instan. ces.
 The children of Paris are fortunate in hay- ing such schools provided for them. The English visitors report that those in authori ty in France are working with great zeal ts improve the educational system, and it is probable, if the Republic lasts long enough, that the French schools will be models of their kind.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-29
De Courcey's Death-Leap.
From the Chicago Tribune.l


 s'Has he seen her foot ?" Reginald De Courcey, eighth Duke of Wa bash, smOte his corselet fercely with the trusty blade that had cloven in twain the skull of many an enemy, and looked tender ly upon his wife, the Lady Agatha McMurty, which the wife had oarelessly left on tho lawn. By the Dukes side was his faithful steed, Step and Fetch-It, in whose veins flowed the blood of the swift coursers of the desert the Arabian
 ''I know me not" quoth the Lady Agatha, whether that of which you speak hath in deed taken place. but on her return from the tourney at Coshocton, whither young Rupert de Moyamensing hath taken our daughter, I will not fail to closely question the maid re gardlng this matter. Truly, it is of much moment whether this young knight, who cometh from beyond the Little Miami, doth wed our daughter"
 'I prithee do not speak of that" said Lord Reginald hastily-''and yet thou'rt right. An Rupert make not the lass his bride me- thinks it will be many day ere another one so guileless heaveth in sight. Whats o'clock ?"
 ''Three forty five," replied the Duchess looking at the shadows which the sun cast upon the woodshed.
 ''There is yet time to warn her," said Reg inald but with another horse than thou my pet, he added, stroking the glossy neck or the Arabian courser, "the task were in deed hopeless one.''
 ''Then haste thee," cried the Lady Agatha Hose not a moment of time that is so pre- cious. Fly with all speed, and I will offer up prayers that thy journey may be swift and sure."
 Leaping upon his horse the Duke sped swiftly from out the courtyard, the chatter of hoofs making glad music in the ears of his devoted wife. Suddenly she heard the horse give mighty snort and stop. and anon there came upon the summer breeze that was kissing the locust blossoms above her head the sound of dull thud. Running with fear -hastened feet across the portcullis the Duchess saw the affrighted animal standing in front of some huge object, while further on lay the corpse of her husband, the cold, white face looking up to heaven as if in 8 mute appeal for pity. In an instant she was by his side, but the kisses that she pressed upon the pallid lips of the man she loved so well were unfelt and the words she spoke brought no response. Then, going to the horse, she took him kindly by the bridle 1T do not blame you, Step- and Fetch It," she said, flor there are some things which even an Arab steed may not leap over and it was very careless of my daughter to leave her overshoe in such place"
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-29
SETTLED.

Man is like glass of beer. Blowing the top of his head off settles him-Neao Orleans Picayu1ae.
 The Democrats of New York have secured harmony in their ranks All that is now necessary to elect is plenty of-ha! hal money. .-Bostoo Ia'unscrtpt. When West End woman wants to get rid of her husband for an hour, she sends him up stairs to get something from the pocket of one of her dresses. Post An exchange states that 10, GOO acres of raw ! oysters have been discovered in the North sea- This is gratifying intelligence, indeed but had they been found stewed, or even fried the public would be more astonished than pleased.-NeW Yo,'k Commercial Adver- hser
 Fathers often make great mistake in bringing up their sons to follow their own trade. Philadelphia trunkmaker was wiser. He had ten sons, and all are now brakemen on railroad passenger trains. That trunkmaker is getting rioh.-PAiladez- ptia Neaos.
 ''Mary Jane," said Dickey. ''What ?'' said Mary Jane. t'Mary Jane," said Dickey ''what is the difference between an affec- tlonate wife and wife that isn't affection ate ?" ''Why," said Mary Jane, 'one loves him and the other doesn't, you ninny'' What fool !' said Dickey 'sthat isn't the answer. The difference is this One hugs her husband and the other husbands Ter hugs" Don't you wish you had husband, Dickey ?'' said Mary Jane.
 millionaire. from eating fast,
 One day by hccups was bsset,
 So. for D moment as he passed,
 Called at the druggists, cure to get.
 simple remedy prepared,
 ,u The rioh man took and asked the charge.
 TT was named-aghast the victim stared,
 Scarce pretending large.
 You'll ruin me !" he gasped 'but stay,
 l zee ha! ha yes yes quite right
 For curing h1ccups they do say
 There's nothing like Q sudden fright !"
 Boston Transcript.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-29

the school; or, in other words, 1t is an in- dustrial school in which more time will be given to practice than to theory. They pro- pose to require of the apprentice 58 hours a week of work in the shop and nine hours & week of study. The term of apprenticeship for those beginning to learn trade who are under 20 years of age is six years, in which time, under this system, it is believed that an apprentice will be qualified to rank with the best journeyman and to earn the same wages Those who are over 20 years of age are al lowed to finish their apprenticeship in five years, and those who have worked in shop are advanced according to proficiency. All applicants are taken from to 12 weeks on trial, and if not satisfactory are then dis missed The rates of pay for labor range from cents to 12 cents per hour, depending upon age and years of apprenticeship. The firm also pay cents per hour additional into reserve fund, which is paid to those ap- prentices who finish their full term of ser vice; for the six years this amounts to $4OO It is stated that the firm have already more applicants than they can accept.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-29

John Kepler, who died in 1841. They were born on March 27, 1792, on their fathers little farm, mile and half from Garden. vile. They are bachelors and have never been separated from each other even for a day at time. Once only they visited Philadelphia, quarter of a century ago. when the first mutterings of the political storm which was about to burst into civil war were heard, and they returned home convinced that the country was on the verge of dissolution. Bernard who, notwithstanding the weight of ninety years, is hale looking and retains a wonderful memory, says that he voted for Madison in 1913, and has voted for every Democratic Presidential candidate since then. And so has brother John," he added, turn ing to his twin, who sat near him. Evident ly Bernard has been the stronger in mind as he has been the larger in physique of the two. John is small man, not much over boys size, and looks ten years older than his broth CT.
 "A great many people come to see us y said the former, ''and the census man always makes 8 special report. We are the oldest twins in the United States, according to the census reports. Some time ago two old ladie who are twins, and live at Solesbury, cam over to compare ages. They were only eigh ty," added the old man, somewhat ootemptu ously, ''anj we are over ninety"