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"Mending the Old Flag
BY WILL CARLETON

=, tho silent gloom of garret ROOM
III MI ~ cnhvebs round II creeping,
=, W., VIZ" dov 10 day the old flag lay
, yatern worn and sleeping.
n;nrily old, each wrinkled fold
RT The dust of years was shaded;
u.DD;S,nTs of the storm were upon It : form:
Tbe crimson stripes were faded.
,r,r,s mournful sight in the day twilight
Tbis thing VI humble seeming.
,r,,a, once so proud DER the cheering crowd
U,i carried its colUrS cleaning;
cta;nod with mould are the bralds OF gold
That had flashed in the sun-ray's kissing:
nc faded hue was it's field of blue,
And some Of the stars were missing.
Thrse Northern maids and three from glades
Where dreams the Southland weather,
With rlances land and arms entwned,
Come up the.stairs together;
Tbav razed awhile with thoughtful smile
A. the croucling form before themi
with clinging'hol they grasped its folds,
And out of the darkness bore them.
Tbav healed its sears, they found its stars,
And brought them all together,
Three Northern maids and three from glades
Where smiles the Southland weather:l
They nended away through the summer day
Made glad by an inspiration
To fling it high at the smiling sky
ON the birthday of our nation
In the brilliant slare of the summer air,
With brisk breeze round it creeping,
Newly bright with a glistening light
The flag went grandly sweepng;, =,
Cleaning and bold were its braids OF gola'
And flashed in the sun-rays's kissing;
Red, white and blue were of deepest hue,
And none of the Stars were missing
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How Leather Scraps are Utilized.

Every little scrap Of leather that
flies from the cutters knives in the
Auburn shoe shops is saved, and eli
ther goes into leather board, shoe
heels or grease Who says this isn't
an economical age ? About two
months ago factory was started for
making shoe-heels in Auburn. They
now have about twenty-five hands at
work, and are making about 12O cases
of heels per day, or about 1,50O heels.
The heels are made entirely of small
scraps Of upper leather. The scraps
are first cut into the right shape by
dies, They are then packed and sent
to Chelsea, Mass, where the oil is ex-
tracted from them by secret process.
They come back dry, and are then
pasted together in wooden heel
molds. The grease is extracted in
order that the heels may be bur
nished. They take as nice a polish
as genuine sole-leather heel. All
the pieces that will not 90 into the
heels are tried out, and the firm gets
two or three barrels of grease per
week from this source. 1t is again
used for leather dressing. The firm
is endeayoring to obtain possession of
the naptha process of extracting the
oil from the whole pieces, and thus
save the expense of shipping to Mas
sachusetts. Their heels are largely
used in Auburn, and sell at $1.30 to
$2.4O per se.-Le,ciston (Me.) Jour
nal
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AN old bachelor says: "One Of the
delights of a slushy morning is to
have a wet gossamer containing
woman, neither young nor handsome,
sit down by you in street-c car and
stay until your new overcoat has alb
sorbed all the water and mud on one
side of it, and rheumatic twinge
begins to shoot through all your
joints" And the response comes that
next to this the happiest situation
Imaginable is to have the old bachelor
come into the car with an overcoat
wet through, sit plump down on your
new silk circular, set his umbrella to
drain upon your skirts, and adjust
his hat brim so that the exuding
moisture trickles down between the
back of your neck and your collar
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The most valuable result of fish
culture is expected from the culture
of the German carp, the eggs and
fry of which have been distributed
all over the country The carp is 80
easily raised and thrives so well III
ponds where ether fish would die
that it is known in Europe as the
poor mans fish. Any pond will do
for it, and it does not require animal
food. There are three hundred
places in New York, where carp are
now growing in ponds unfit for other
fish. Instances are known in which
carp introduced into the ponds two
years ago, when less than two inches
long, now measure eighteen inches.
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Coop morning. Congratulations;
Hearty congratulations" Thus said
a New Haven man to his neighbor
this morning. What forY" was the
astonished inquiry; What have |
done'" Why, l heard that you had
twins born to you last night" Its
all mistake; that was Robinson, next
door" We'll, well; then it wasn't
YOU, | declare. You are to be con
graduated in earnest"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-27
MISCELLANEOUS


health and avoid sickness.
Instead Of feeling tired and
worn out, instead of aches
and pains, wouldn't you
rather feel fresh and strong7
You can continue feeling
miserable and good for no.
thing, and no one but your
self can find fault, but if you
are tired of that kind oflife,
you can change it if you
choose.
How ? By getting one
bottle of Brown IRON BIT-
TIERS, and taking it regularly
according to directions.
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Waldo County Grange.

The Patrons of Hnsbandry organized coun-
ty grange at Winterport, Tuesday The at
tendance was very large, nearly all the subor-
dinate oranges in Waldo county being repre-
sented. picnic dinner was bountifully serv-
ed, and 300 grangers enjoyed this kind of hos
pitality. The officers were installed by State
Master Frederic Robie, and in the afternoon
he addressed the meeting 1t was a very en-
ioyabls occasion. Col. Robis was guest Of
Frederick W. Richie, Esq, Fusion member
of the last legislature. In tue evening a band
of eighteen members from Monroe, accompa-
MED by many OF the leading citizens of that
town and Winterport, visited the house of Mr.
Ritchie and paid their respects to Governor
elect Robie. There was gathering of several
hundred, and the crowd was hospitably enter
tained by Mr.. Ritchie, and both Republicans
and Democrats appeared to be equally happy
over the result Of the recent election, The
music was fine. Mr.. Ritchie introduced Col
Robe to the crswd, and after appropriate re-
marks and general hand-shaking, the crowd
went home happy.
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DEERING.
The Civil Service Reform Meeting.

In pursuance Of the call published in the Port
land daily papers some twenty-five gentlemen
gathered in Lswis's Hall, Deering, last even
ing to organize Civil Service Reform. A sse-
citation. The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. FL. 7. Blackstone, who nominated Mr.. E
s. Ridlon as temporary chairman. Mr. Rid
Ion accepted the Office in few pleasing re-
marks, after which Mr.. Blackstone was elected
secretary.
A letter was read from Mr.. W. E. Gould,
who was unable to be present, sympathizing
with the movement. Remarks were made in
favor of the movement by Mr.. Blackstone, Mr.
Lewis, A. J. Chase, Rev. Mr.. Jaques and
others.
On motion a committee of five was appointed
to nominate list of officers for permanent or
ganization, and DR.. Foster, Mr.. @. r. Stafford.
Mr.. Lewis, Mr. F. 81. Thompson and f. E. G
Robbins were elected as that committee the
committee reported the following list which
were elected:
President-E. H. Elwell
Vice President-Wm. e. Gould.
Secretary and Treasurer-H. L. Blackstone.
Executive Committee-E. s. Ridon, ID. III.
Reed, A. j. Chase, N. Smart, @. A. Weston,
Q. Kimbali, J. F. Tenny, f. W. Lewis f. j.
Chenery.
The following gentlemen were appointed a
committee on constitution and bylaws. Msssrs
Robbins, Chase and Stafford
The meeting then adjourned to next Thurs
day night to hear the report of the committee
1t IS expected the chairman will deliver an ad'
dress in favor of the movement at the next
meeting.
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NEW RAILROAD PROJECT.
A Narrow Guage Road between Portland
and Cumberland Mills.

Two gentlemen, contractors from Lynn,
Mass, are seriously considering the project OF
constructing narrow guage railroad between
Portland and Cumberland Mills, provided
charter can be obtained from the Legislature,
and the residents along the line OF the propos-
ed road will subscribe for half the cost. The
plan is to build on an air line from Portland to
Woodfords', Deering Centre, Evergreen Gene
terry, Saccarappa and Cumberland Mills. The
route from the foot of Evergreen Cemetery
would be directly through the valley. II the
project succeeds they say they shall put on half
hour trains between the two places with pas
senger fare OF five cents. They claim that Sac
carappa, Cumberland Mills and Deering are
growing so fast that such road would pay an
excellent interest on its cost of construction.
The freight from the mills is, they say,
no small item, that of Warren's compsny
amounting to $1,000 a month. The difficulty
to be experienced will probaly arise from the
effort to obtain charter as they anticipate
considerable opposition from other established
railway lines. They think however, if the
residents desire quick trains and low prices
that the support they will receive will far out
weigh the opposition
New England General Passenger Agents
The regular monthly meeting of the New
England General Passenger Agents Associa-
tion was held Wednesday in Boston, at the Of
fee of the Pathfinder Guide. This being also
the semi-annual meeting, an election of officers
for the ensuing half year was held, with the
following result: For President, A. G. Kim
ball of New York and New England; Vice
President, j. F. Liscomb, of the Portland
Steam Packet Company, and G. A. Waite OF
the Worcester and Nashua was reelected Sec
retary of the Association. There being two
vacancies in the Executive Committee, Messrs.
W. M Anthony of the Barre and Gardiner
and w. M. Durfee of the Providence and
Worcester were selected for the vacant offices.
Mr.. j. f. Leavitt, recently connected with the
European and North American Railway as
General Passenger Agent, was then elected an
honorary member. After the reading and ac-
ceptance of the report of the Secretary the
meeting closed with general discussion of
the theatrical rate and excess baggage ques-
tions.
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u. u. Williams a Fitehsurg, Mass, barber,
suicided yesterday by hanging himself in a
cell at the police station.
Frank Mcdonald, switchman on the Bos
ton and Lowell Railroad, was run over at
South Lawrence yesterday by coal cars and
his body cut in two.
The trial of George Howard and Chas Ray
burn, the alleged safe breakers and robbers,
who operated at salem Depot. N H., few
weeks since, commenced at Portsmouth yester-
day. They were found guilty.
The naval examining board appointed to in
spect the various navy yards to determine
in session at Portsmouth, N. Fl. After it has
comoeted its duty there the commission go to
Boston.
Walter Wheeler of Cambridge Junction,
Yt.-a wealthy and influential farmer, aged
" years, fell from team yesterday after
noon, breaking his neck
At Brookfeld, VT, yesterday, William Ed
dy, aged about 65, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself in the head with shot gun. Fail
ing health is supposed to be the cause.
J. 7. Tiffany, ex-Indian agent was arrested
IN New York yesterday on a charge of copspi-
racy to defraud the government out of $1,000.
The next meeting of the American architects
will be held at Providence, b. l., at call of the
directors.
Three men were entombed yesterday by
caving in of a coal mine at Shenandoah, Pa.
Joshua Sawyer OF Contoocook, N. H., died
yesterday while driving on his butcher cart.
Four games were played in the Boston
checker tournament yesterday, all drawn.
Charles Thurber, o negro who assaulted two
from Jail Wednesday night by citizens and
hanged
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/. NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
By the President of the United
States of America.
A PROCLAMATION.

WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-Tollowing Thanks
giving proclamation has been issued today BY
the President of the United States of America:
In conformity with custom the annual observ-
ance of which is justly he'd in honor by this people
do hereby set apart hursday the 30th day of No
vemDer next as day OF publ c hanb sgiving. The
BLESSINGS demanding our graft ude are manifold and
varied; for peace and amits which subsists between
this republic and all nat of the earth; for free
dom from internal discoro and vioence for in
creasng friendship betw different sections Of the
land; for liberty justice and constitutional govern
men5 for the devotion of the people to free in
stitutions and their cheerful obedience mild laws
Tor constantly inc easing strength of the republic
VIM extending its privileges to all men who come
to us; for improved means of internal com nuniear
tion and increased facilities of intercourse with
other nations for the general prevailing health Of
the year; for the general prosperity of al oui in
dustrfes and the liberal return for the mechanics
toll atfol lding market for abundant harvests OF
the husbandman; tor preservation of the national
faith and ere it; for wise ami generous provision
effect intellectual and moral education of our YOUTH
for the ilfnence upon the conscience of restrain
ing and ira sforning religion and for the joys Of
home-for these and for many other blessings we
should give thanks
signated be observed throughout the country as a
day of national thanksgiving and prayer. and that
the people. cessing from their daily labnrs and
meeting in accordance with their several forms of
wrahip, draw near to the throne of Almighty God,
oneflng 70 him praise and gratitude for the mani
fold goodness which he has vouchsafed to us and
praying that His blessings ard His cies may
continue; andl do flu lther recommend that the day
thus appointed be maze the special occasion for
deeds of kindness and charity t. the sutfe ing and
needy, 20 that all VIII dwell within the land may
Joice and be glad in this of national thanks
giving.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand
aud caused the seal of the United States to be
ised. Done at the City of Washington this
10Th day of October in the year of our Lord,
1882, aud of the independence OF the United
States the one hundred and seveut tn.
tseal.] CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the p esdent:
FREDERICK T. FRELINGHUYsEN,
Secretary OF State.
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
HAZEL KIRKE.

HAZEL KIRKE.
Inere is no need to dilate upon the merits
OF Hazel Kirke." Every year this play in
stead OF diminishing seems to be additionally
attractive to the people. The company which
will present this play here shortly is sent from
the Madison Square Theatre. The 175eth per-
formance of this popular drima was eelebrat-
ed by the company in San Francisco on Sep
tember 18th. Special new scenery will be
carried b, the troupe. The play will be pre-
Friday.
THE LYCEUN
An excellent bill was offered at the Lyceum
Theatre last night. The house was filled with
delighted audience. A capital olio gave
good chances to Wally Gibbs, Gus Raymond,
Misses Mortimer and Cohan. The several acts
OF MISS Mortimer, Billy Deverne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cohan, and Gus Raymond were heartily
apDlauded. and the evenings entertainment
concludsd with the pleasing operetta OF
"Irish Frolics.'
Maude Granger will play the Planters Wife
e. e., rorSland Theatre on the evenings OF Nov.
Inc original Clark jubilee Singers will give
two entertainments on Tuesday and Wednes-
DAY OF next week in Congress Hall.
II. .. wires OF the Hazel Kirke company is
in town.
Mrs Fannie M. Hawes of this CITY, left yes
terday 10 sing at the York county Musical con-
vention at Limerick. Mr.. John L. Shaw will
attend the convention TODAY.
W, u. Cnandler, clarinet, and Mrs. Fannie
M. Hawes Of this city, have been engaged to
appear at concert in Brunswick, next Mon
day.
Seats are selling every day for the remain
ing lectures OF the Harry w. French course.
The next lecture, on the Himalavas. win be
given next Monday evening.
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How Oracle Got Ready.


The Congregationalist tells the following
story Oracle is six years old, and lives in
Portland, Me. For many weeks she had heard
her parents talking about great meeting that
was to be held in the city. People were to
come from ever SO far off places. and every
body was busy getting ready for them. Oracle
wanted to do something, too. Mamma had the
house put in the incest of order. The rooms
were swept and busted and everything was in
place.
There is my rocking-horsel" thought the
little girl. His tail ought to bs erimped."
So she braided the hair very tightly till the
day that the company came, when it foated
out in beautiful, wavy mass. As soon as the
visitors, gentleman and his wife, had taken
off their things, Oracle led them to the room
where the rocking-horse stood, and showed
them what she had done to get ready for the
meetings.
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THE BI-CENTENNIAI..
Philadelphia's Grand Celebration of Fes-
tival Day

Philadelphia's Grand Celebration of Fes-
tival Day.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26-To-day is stvled
Festival Day, in the group OF bi-centeunial
fetes and finer weather could not have Deen
vouchsafed. The days ceremonies were ipau-
gurated by parade of Knights Templar over
the same route of previous PROFESSIONS. moving
at ii a. IN. AT the same hour there was bt-
cycle meet and review, and archery contests in
Falrmonnt Park, and a music festival in BIZ
centennial Music Hall, where an audience of
10000 assembled. Last night at the prelimi-
nary concert l,6O0 Welsh singers took part.
The crowd appeared almost undiminished as
the Templar parade passed through the
streets. Ine participants, comprising the
comlnanderies from New York, Wash.
ington, Providence, PIttsburg, Richmond and
other cities, numbered between 5000 and
1000, and they presented a superb appearance
This afternoon monument to the late Nor
ton McMichael. one of Philadelphia's most dis
tlngulshed citizens at one time high sheriff
and afterward mayor, and at the tune of his
death president OF the Park Commission, was
unveiled and formally presented to the city by
Hon, Wayne MacVeagh. in behalf of the sub
scrlbers This is the first monument erected
to the memory of one of their fellow citizens
by Phiiadelphians since the time of BENJAMIN
Franklin. Hon. Henry M. Phillips, president
OF the Park Commission, received the monu-
Dent ON behalf Of the city. Both addresses
were highly eulogistic of McMichael There
Will be brilliant reception at the Academy of
Music this evening, by the PHILADELPHIA
knights Templar Communicates to their
friends and visiting Templars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-27
ROAD AGENTS RAID.
A Colorado Stage Robbed CT 50 ooo.

A Colorado Stage Robbed CT So, 900.
LEADvILLE, Col, Oct. 26-Lsst night as the
stage from Malta, due here at O'Clock. reach
ed point opposite the Arkansas Valley Smell
ter, In the suburbs of this city, it was stopped
with revolver and the other ordered the mas
sengers who were on the stage to dsmount.
They did so, and being arranged in row one
OF the road agents covered them with a revolver
while the other relieved them of their valua-
pies, amounting to smethipg over $1,000, after
winch the passengers were allowed to continue
their journey, while the robbers escaped.
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THE BRIBERY CHARGES.
Fall Surrendered to the Oflcers-Other
Warrants to be Served.

Fall Surrendered to the Oflcers-Other
Warrants to be Served.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26-Frank FL. Fall, sur
rendered TO deputy marshal Williams this
morning. The warrant upon which he was ar
rested was accompanied by sffidavits sworn to
0y W. X Brown of the star route jury charg-
ing him with endeavoring to corruptly nfiu-
ence jury. In his affidavit Brown saysythat
Fall offered to him $2500 in consideration OF
his vots as juror in the star route trial ten
derlng or his signature written agreement to
that effect. Fall was placed in the custody OF
an officer. Foote and Shaw for whom similar
warrants were issued are still at large. The
government officers decline to say anything
with reference to the course they intend to
pursue IN Dlckson's case. Jurors McNelliS
attendance upon counsel Wells this
forenoon has given riss to q rumor that he is
about to make an affidavit upou which war
rant will be issued for Mr.. Dickson's arrest
ID. y. Clagett, counsel for Artur Payne, arrested
yesterday Came into the court this forenoon
and endeavored to have his clieuts bail reduc-
cd. After hearing statement from Governor
Wells, Judge Smell refused and his bail re-
mains at $1,000.
Later in the afternoon Judge Smell accepted
a bond for $25e0 and Fall was released to ap-
pear before the police court from day to day
or whenever required to do SO.
Report of the Special Counsel.
The Department of Justice to-day makes
public the first part of the report submitted by
special counsel in the star route bribery cases
liz begins with the case of Juror Edwin ID.
Doniphan who swore that he was repeatedly
offered money by Shaw to favor Dorsey. This
statement is confirmed by testimony of other
jurors o whom Doniphan related the inter
views. William K Brown swore that Arthur
Paine (colored) offered him $2500 for his vote
saying he represented one Fall who was in the
employ of the government and wanted Brady
and Dorsey convicted. Witness was offered a
contract to sign which did not stipulate
which side he was to vote for. Fall testified
he was employed by the Department Of Justice
TO detect criminality on the part Of the jury
and approached Brown because he had been
guilty al one time of br bing jury. P. HI.
Woodward testified he was present when Fall
was employed, who was also instructed merely
to watch the jury. Taylor, who was employed
by the government, was seen in the company
OF counsel for defendants and explained that
he received money from them. Counsel is of
the opinion hat the whole affair was a delib-
crate conspiracy against the administration of
justice for which the government was in no
way responsible.
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PRICE 8 CENTS.
DRY Goods whoIe.aIe n1arLs.

The following quotations are wholesale prices ana
corrected daily by StoreE 6ros. u Co., Dry Goods
Woolsns and Fancy Coos IA to 152 Middle street:
cuur, cO1rrora
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
obgequieg Of a Naval onacer.

PORTSMOUTH, Oct. 26 The remains of Cap
tain VIM a. Parker, U. s. N, were brought
10 this city last evening from East Boston, ac-
companied by delegates from organizations TO
which the deceased belonged. the intetment
taxing place this morning i'll Harmony Glove
Cemetery. Rev. N. Fl Chamberlain, pastor of
the Episcopal church at e ist Boston of which
Captain Parker Was warden, officiating. A
detachment of marines from the Portsmouth
Navy Yard, paid naval honors Captain
Parker, who was native of this city, was the
last survivor OF a family prominent In naval
circles.
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JOHN K. ALLENDER.