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The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
City of Portland.
CRY MARsuAL's OFFICE, I
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June 4th, 1883.
HNHE attention of householders and all other per-
j. sons IL hereby called to Sections IT. 49, 10.
~ and Il OF the Health Ordinances Of the City,
viz
~. All house oifal, whether consisting of ami.
mai or vegetable substances shall be deposIted In
venient place. to be taken away by such person or
persons as shall be appointed by the Mayor and AL
derman for that purpose
49,. a city cart Or other suitable vehicle shall be
provided and furnished with bell to give notice OF
its approach, which shall pass through ali the
streets, lanes and courts OF the city not less than
twice in every week. TO receive and carry away all
such house offal as may have been accumulated in
the vessels aforesaid.
10. The Mayor and Aldermen shall appoint. an
nually, suitable person TO take charge OF the cart
or vehicle mentioned in the preceding section and
TO collect and carry away the house ofa accuInula-
ted aforesaid; and the person so appointed may
appoint deputy; when he may deem It necessary.
20. All persons shall promptly deliver the otfal
so accumulated ON their premises TO the person APP
pointed as aforesaid ts receive the same And IL
any person shall neglect to provide suitable vessels
for the deposit OF such house ofal, shall In any
way hinder or delay the person appointed TO re-
ceive 1t, in the performance Of his duty aforesaid
he shall forfeit and pay not less two nor more
than twenty dollars for each and every offense
81. No person shall go about collecting any
house offai, consisting OF animal vegetable sub
stances, or carry the same through any of the
Streets lanes courts Of the city except the per-
appointed as aforesaid or his deputy. under a
penalty ofnot less than two nor more than twenty
dollars for each and every offense
The Mayor and Aldermen have appointed John
lection of house otfal according TO said ordinances.
Said Best has provided suitable carts, painted
green marked House 0fial Health Department,
performance Of the duty assigned TO him. Any
neglect of duty his part should be promply re-
ported at my office, and am instructed to cause
valuations OF said ordinances TO be prosecuted
BENJAMIN +. ANDREWS, City Marshal.
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East Deering.

BaEt Deer1nRs
The officers Of the Sunday school recently
elected are as follows:
Superintendent George Russell.
Vice NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Lucas.
Secretary and Treasurer-Edw B, Sargent.
Librarian-W William Lucas.
The Social Circle. last Friday evening, made
choice of officers for the ensuing year as fol-
lows
President-Mrs. Jennie Sargent.
Vice President-Mrs M. M. Fairbrother
Secretary-Mrs. William Russell
Treasurer-Mrs. w w Merrill
From the treasurer's report it appears that
the Circle has raised $500 during the past
year. 1t was voted to suspend meetings Of
the Circle until the middle of September
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The Friends.

The annual meeting Of the Friends will be-
gin in this city Friday and the indications
point TO very large attendance. The order
of exercises will be the same as on other like
occasions. The business TO DO transacted 10
largely routine In its nature, but when this
meeting closes the leading men will know ex-
actly how the denomination Of Friends in New
England stands, and the examination Is carried
even into the business standing OF, and the
manner in which the debts are paid by, the
members. In that respect, Of course, tho ex-
animation is little more than matter of form.
The pulpits OF the churches OF the city will
probably be filled the Sabbath Of their stay
here by prominent Friends.
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STATE NEWS.
LINCOLN COUNTY.


very serious shooting affair took place at
serious wounds to one young man, who narrow
y escaped being skilled. DIR. Jndson Alden,
Henry q. Millay and Cyrus r.. Packard were
riding past the house OF Gilmore Tyler, when
some person fired at them hitting DIR. Alden,
He was badly wounded in the arm near the
elbow and In the thigh. As many as seven
teen shot had struck him, only five OF which
have been extracted They penetrated to q
depth OF from three to six inches. The
wounds bled prefusely and were very painful.
Unless there should be some unexpected I'M
favorable turn of the case, there Is no danger
OF fatal result, but recovery will be slow, and
it II not probable that Dr. Alden will ever re-
cover the use OF his arm. The elbow Is badly
injured and will be permanently stIffened.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Tho Green Mountain Railway Is now In rum
ming order half way to the summit. Wednet-
day afternoon the first party OF ladies went up
Green Mountain by the new railway. II was
composed of Mrs. +. j. Alley, wife OF the pro-
pretor of Hotel ST. Sauveur, the Misses Al
ley, Mrs. w. p. Dickey OF Bangor, and Miss
Dioksy.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Robert Leighton's house and barn on the
Millbridge road were burned with most OF their
contents, on the afternoon OF Memorial Day
Partially insured.
YORK COUNTY.
The Biddaford Journal says that Mr.. Seidel
of Biddeford, the alleged sufferer from III treat
ment at the insane hospital, was not knight
of Pythias, and that consequently no represen
tatives of that society Investigated his case,
and found no reason to believe the charges, as
stated in the Kennebec Journal.
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PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING. JUNE 4.
THE PRESS.


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G.
Fessenden MARQUIS Brunell d Co., Armstrong
Wentw ortiz Hodsdon, Robert Costello, Gjlpatricf
,Jewett, Rose. Mcfarland, Watson Strange. slim
SON. Could Peterson, flanagan, Shehan, Boston a
Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all trains
that run out ofthe city.
Auburn willard Small 4 Co.!
Augusta, j. f. Pierce.
Bangor, Bangor News Co
Bar Harbor, f. s. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, +. NJ. BurnhsFr.
A. L. Jellersoa.
Brunswick, Is. G. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills, r. A. Verrin
Damartiscotta, E. w. Dunbar.ss
Freeport, w, A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. G. Harmon.
Fairfield K. III. Evans.
Pennington. ID. H. Knowltoa.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, Jas. H. Irish L. Co.
Hallowell, @. L. Spaulding.
lewiston Chandler & Estes
liivermore Falls, G. d. Hughes.
Mechanic Falls, A. w. Bridge, Il. A. TAoanas.
Norway, Sill. Crockett, A. D. Moves
Old Orchard Geo. +. Fogg, A. l.. Jelllses,
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. S. Andrews
Sabattus, K. IL. johnson.
Saccarappa, Il, Il. Webb.
Saco H. b. Kendrick 4 Co..
Springvale, O. II. Pierce.
So. Paris, A. Nj. Gerry.
Thomaston, s. Delano.
Vinalhaven, III. M. Roberts.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Wateryille, j. S. Carter.
Yarmouth, W. K. Smith
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The following transfers of real estate Ia this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds
Portland-Louisa 7 Goold to Woodman s.
Eaton, land and buildings; consideration
$1,000.
New Gloucester-Jra G. Chase to Theodore
Z. Matthews, lot Of land consideration $1,000.
Westbrook-Eben M Lombard TO Stephen
Harris, land and buildings; consideration $500.
Jeremiah X. Andrews to Arthur w. Kicker,
lot OF land; consideration $500.
Harrison-Harriet N. Thompson TO s. Lotion
$780,
Sebsgo-William B. Pike to Henry M Lom.
bard, lot OF land; consideration $3.50
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SATURDAYS GAMES.

SATURDAYS GAMES.
The game which was to be played between
the Batter and ColbSs was forfeited to the
latter Several Of the formers players wtr,
absent and the Colbys refused to accept the
substitutes offered.
At Boston : Bostons, 2; Buffaloes, l.
At Cambridge-Haryards, 3; Princetons, 5.
At New Haven-Yales, g.; Browns, 0.
At Philsdelphia-Columb 8; Athletics, 6.
Detroits, 8; Philadelphias, Q.
At New York-New Yorks, %; Cbicagos, T.
At Baltimore st. Louis, 8; Baltimores, q.
At Pittsburg-Alleghenys 10; Cincnnatis,
At Providence Clevelands, e. Providence 1.
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Masonic Racantinn-

For the frat time in our history the. Tenn
plars from Bangor aud Augusta will be receiv-
ed by their ."fraters" in this city. That 1t
will be worthy OF our city st. fabian COM
mandery will demonstrate on the end inst
Their members and guests remember how
81. John and Trinity entertained them last
year and mean to maintain our reputation for
hospitality. Every member Of St. Alban in
the city and country will be called upon to
make this occasion joyous one. Sir Knights
OF other Communicates who wish to join us
will be welcome.
A ST.. ALBAN X. T.
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The League Pennant.

The past week has been marked by change
Ia the order of position of the various clubs
contending Tor the league pennant. Provi-
dence has dropped to third place, Chicago and
Clevelands having passed her. Boston and
New York have had good luck, while Phila-
delphia has not moved forward a single peg
The following table shows the positions Of the
clubs:
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The handsome wax doll, which has attract
ed great attention at the Eureka Dollar Store,
donated by Mr.. Linfield to the Soldiers and
Sailors Monument Association was drawn
Saturday. Mr. Lipfeld and his cesks
sold 900 tickets at 10 cents each
Mr.. j b. Nutter OF the PRESS office held the
lucky number, and drew the doll. The ASSOC
citation thus received the sum OF $22 from this
kind act
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

The Gorham Mountaineer learns that a
third man was killed in the Grand Trunk &C.
cident Thursday. Alexander Ogle, black
smith, living at North Sratford, applied to the
brakeman, when the train was at Groveton,
for q ride home, but was refused. Friday
his mangled body was discovered in the wreck
and it seems that he boarded the train and
thereby lost his life.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

ADVICE To MOTHERS .--MRs. WNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the lit
tie sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the
little cherub awakes as bright as button.
1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the
child softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves
wind. regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teething or other causes Twenty five
cents bottle.
deco WSM&zW1v
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n Bishop Healy's Eighth Anniversary.

n Bishop Healy's Eighth Anniversary.
Saturday the eighth anniversary of the con-
secration of the Rt. Rev. James A. Healy as
Bishop of Portland was appropriately cele-
brated. At the Cathedral there was solemn
high mass at 8 q. M, Bishop Healy celebrant
assistant priest, c. w. Doherty; deacons of
honor. Revs. Peter Cooney, j. j. Stourtan;
deacon of the mass, Rev. J. M. Harrington;
sub deacon, Rev. J. V. Brennan; master of
ceremonies, Rev. 7. p. Linnehan. There was
a very large congregation present, including
the Sisters of Mercy and children of the con-
vent schools and the strgices were very i'm
pressive.
Exercises appropriate to the event were also
l-ed at the Kavanagh and st Dominic schools
The pupils of the former presented the Bishop
with an elegant arm chair, and OF the latter
school splendid floral gift.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

From William Y. Bartlett. Postmaster for
t,cdntysfUe years. at Belgrade, Ne.
81 have been troubled with a severe cough
for nearly one year, have been treated by two
of the best physicians 1 could find; my case
was considered past cure. The physicians did
all they could TO cure me, and considered my
case hopeless one. Finally, as q last resort,
was advised to try Adamson's Cough Balsam
to which owe my present health, which is as
good as ever WILLIAM Y. BARTLETT,
Postmaster, Belgrade, Me-
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WELCOME the guest with Hub Punch. 1t is
Invaluable for little treat, and is just the
thing for use at all entertainments; no trouble
to serve it. Buy from Grocers, Druggists and
Wine Merchants anywhere. ju4MTh&F
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C0-narfnersIlin.

WYE have this day MAY 7th) Termed Co-partner
w ship under the firm name Of Stevens, Smart
q DunlaIn for the purpose of carrying ON the man
ufaeture OF Britannia Planished and Silver Plated
ware. We shall continue 10 mako all the leading
goods formerly manufactured by the firms OF
Stevens & Smart and Rufus Durham & Sons. at No.
444 Fore St. and trust that customers will con-
tinue 10 give us liberal share of their patronage
ALFRED A. STEVENS.
NEHEMIAH SMART.
JOSEPH s. DURHAM.
Portland lime lat 1893 in4d3t
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ENTERTAINMENTS.
Lyceum Theatre.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Owen, Moore s Co.
Rines Bros.
Special Sale-Eastman Bros g. Bancroft
Notice to Contractors
Proposals for Dredging
Notice is Hereby Given-2
City of Portland
Wanted-Cavasser.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Special--Algernon Stubs
Bowdoin Characterization
David Crockett Cigar-Geo Sawyer
For Sale or to Rent-Store
FINANCIAL.
Bonds Swan 4 Barrett.
$4,000, 000-Kuhn, Loeb & co
AUCTION SALES.
Imported Roses, Clematis, etc
Household Furniture
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THOSE who have investigated the prospects
of the Topeka, Salina and Western Railroad
consider the six per cent gold bonds capital
investment, with ample security.
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Notice 20 Contractors.

fUyHE Seectmen of Freeport will receive sealed
J. proposals until June Both, for the rebuilding
of abutmeuts and wing walls of collins Mill
Bridge" Specification can be seen at the office of
Dennson Lewis. The selectmen reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
Freeport, May 20. 1883.
THoS. j. CURTIS, Selectmen
IL. +. DENN1SoN,{ of
jn4d3w GEO. Ii. TRUE, } Freeport
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HAMPERS BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is a welcome visitor TO the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by n. G. Fessenden, 4S4 Con-
gress Street and d. Wentworth, $50 Congress,
corner Oak street.
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NOTICE II HEREBY GIVEN, that til,

NOTICE II HEREBY GIVEN, that the
IN subscriber has been duly appointed ana ,aken
Win annexed OF the estate OF
EDWARD LoBDELI late Of Portland,
in the County OF Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased are required
TO exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to
said estate are called upon to mako payment TO
EDWARD p. CHASE, Administrator,
with the Win annexed.
Portland May.22d, 1888. ju4d1aw3wM+
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WSM&w1y

tanic Cough Balsam. 1t is sure cure for the
worst cough. Trial size 10 cents.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TOYS and NOTIONS.

Wishing to make for other goods shall make Special Sale
Of the Fancy Articles the second from the
All the goods fresh desirable such being bought
Children decorative purposes day. Below give partial list
many articles will be offered during the week
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

For Asthma, Neuralgia, Rheumatism anG
all Lung troubles use the Pine Hygienic Mat
tress. Price IS, SO and $40. j. H. Gaubert
Manufacturer and Proprietor, 1879 Middle
Street, Portland. my11dtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04
A pArr-nEAErsa SLIDE.

In the regatta at Pullman, ILL.,, June I'D,
and 22d. Hanlan, Ross, Hosmer, Lee, Court
ney Plaisted, Ten Eyck and others will pull
A compliment was paid w. W. Ruddock Of
Boston when lboth Hanlan and Kennedy or
dered their racing boats Of him. Before leav-
ing the city each of the men stated that the
boat in which he rowed Ia Thursdays race
was the best he ever rowed in.
Hanlan's winnings in his race with Kenne.
dy make quite purse. He received $1,000
from the Chelsea Beach Company; and he
will also receive, it Is stated, the $500 which
his hackers stake money won, and one-half
the winnings of his hacker. His victory will be
worth 5000 or $4,000 to him.
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;II'Y ADVERTISEMENTS.
City of Portland.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
June End, 1858.
CEALED proposals viii be received at this Office
~ until Tuesday, June Sth, A. ID. 1888. at IL o.
clock noon, for furnishing materials and erecting
Band Stand at behring's Oaks.
Plans and spec ihcations be seen at this ofice.
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
Per order Committee ON Cemeteries and Public
Grounds, iu2-dtd
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ru,HE partnership heretofore existing under the
firm name Of Rufus Durham & Sons was dis
ar 'goseph s. Durham win sign in liquidation. The
good Will Of the firm is transferred TO Stevens,
RUFUS DURHAM,
JOSEPH y. DUNHAM,
FREDERIC DUNHAM.
Portland, June LIST, 1888.
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EASTMAN BROS. & BANCROFT,


UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFEIcE.
PORTLAND, MAINE, June 2, 1888.
PROPOSALS in duplicate, addressed TO the un-
dersigned viii be received at his office in Port
land, Maine, until 8, p. m, on Thursday, the 21st
day of June, 1883, for dredging the channel in
Royal River, below Yarmouth, Maine.
Persons desiring to make proposals for this work,
are requested 70 apply 70 the undersigned, at his
office, 4531s Congress street. for Specifications in
structions to bidders and the requisite blanks and
such further information may be desired con-
corning the same.
jn4dot Q. e. BLUNT, Colonel of Engineers.
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Portland ,June 1st. 1873,

NOTICE II HEREBY GIVEN, that the
IN subscriber has been duly appointed Execu-
rix of the win of
ANDREW BROWN, late Of Raymond,
in the County OF Cumberland, deceased and has
taken upon herself that trust by giving bonds as
tho law directs. All persons having demands uIon
the estate of said deceased, are required TO exhibit
the same; and all persons indebted TO said estate
are called upon to make payment to
HARRIET j. BROWN, Executrix.
Raymond, May %, 1883. w3w2S'
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

GOOD energetic mon Of experience in canvassitg
IN with books; to such, j can show rare chance
to make money; best of territory now open; call
from to- Q q I'M, and to p. m. for s. *. LUCE,
Y, D, HOTEL jn4dtf
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n,sso,,,,iou OF Co.par,ners,ip.

yNHE Co partnership heretofore existing under the
4 firm name OF Stevens & Smart was dissolved
Nav 9Th. Either party will sign in liquidation The
good viii of the firm is transferred to Stevens,
Smart and DInham. -
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BOWDOIN COLLEGE

IyXAMINATION Ms for admission to college will
II be held at the cleveland Lecture Room Mas
sachusetts Hail. on FRIDAY, July 18th, and ON FRI
DAY, Sept. 28tb, at $50 A. NJ.
JOSHUA l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
Brunswick, June l. 1888. ju4dt&wjl13
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-04

50 oyRi baking Powder.o
Cream OF Tartar
Bicarbonate OF Soda
Carbonate Of Ammonia
Tartaric Acid
Starch
Available carbonic acid gas 1910 per cent
equivalent to 1852 cubic inches of gas per or
of Powder.
Ammonia gas 0.43 per cent. equivalent to
10.4 cubic inches per OF. of Powder.
NoTE.-The Tartaric Acid was doubtless in
troduced as free acid, but subsequently COM
bined with ammonia, and exists in the Powder
as Tartrate OF Ammonia.
L. G. LOVE. Phi. d.
NEW YORK. JANaY 11TH 1881
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 70. oAY
ENTERTAINMENT.

FOR OTHER LOCAL MATTER SEE Erx.s pAor.l
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City of Portland.


IN Board Of Mayor and Aldermen, May o. 1888:
Il Ordered, That the City Clerk give notice TO all
parties interested, by publishing copy Of this or
der In two Of the daily papers of this city for thro
weeks successfully that this Board, on Tuesday,
the twelfth day Of June next, at TIA o'clock p. m
at the Aldermen's room in the City Building, will
hear all parties interested in the petitions for
ers in the following named streets:
Sheridan street, between Congress and Monument
streets, and through Monument street, TO old sew
er.
Monument street, between Sheridan and Water
vile streets.
Adams street. between Watervills and Freeman's
Court
Newbury street, between Hancock and Mount
fort streets.
Lafayette street, between Quebec and Cumber-
land street,.
Oxford street, between Elm and Cedar streets
st. John street, extension northerly
Danforth street, between May and Emery, extern
SION west. -
And that thereafter this Board Will determine an ,
adjudge public convenience requires the construc
uoIg of sewers in said streets.
Read and passed.
ATTEST: GEO. C. BURGESS, City Clerk.
CRY OF PORTLAND 8. 8.
To whom it may concern. Notice is hereby given
as required by the aforesaid order which is made
part of this notice.
ATTEST: GEO. c. BURGESS, City Clerk.
May IL my21, 26, jun4, IL
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The above shows conclusiyely that "Cleye-
lands Superior" is a strictly pure Cream Of
Tartar Baking Powder. 1t has also been
analysed by Professor johnson of Yale Col
lege; DIR. Genth of the University OF Pennsyi-
vania: President Morton of Stevens Institute;
VIM. M. Habirshaw, II. @. S.. Analyst for the
Chemical Trade of New York, and other emf
nent chemists, all Of whom pronounce il abso-
lutely pure and healthful.
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The Government Chemist Analyses two
OF the Leading Baking Powderss and
what he finds them made OF

what he finds them made OF
have examined samples of "Cleveiand's
Superior Baking Powder" and "Royal
Baking Powder" purchased by myself In .shis
city, and find they contain:
"CieveIand's Superior Baking Pewder.v
Cream of Tartar
Bicarbonate of Soda
Flour
Available casbonic acid gas 1851 per cents
equivalent to 1852 cubic inches of gas per OF.
of Powder.
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Frank B. Clark.
SIS CONGRESS- ST.
apr9 aodtf
IL

"A SPENpiD OPPORTUNITY TO those DESTROYS
a OF making money, OUR NEW OUTFIT and
many specialtes Just added TO our list renders IL
easy 70 sell Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, Grape Vines.
Rose Bushes Sc. Intelligent and energetic men
only need apply and to those we offer good induce
ments. Address at once stating age and reference.
IC. MERRILL a co. Lewiston. Me.
jun2 drawings
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Fen dozenC
School
One rs"
II
40"
IT
10"
1T
Tool Chests wenrt hreepiec So"
Iargelo OF Games andM ehancalT Oys So"
Al
One O FancyCh Ware, 10"
Everything the counter will be appreciated by
the people who them.
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nissolu,ton Of Partnership.

NEHEMIAH SNAHI.
zDeeiing, June LIST, 1883.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-15
PEARLS FOR THE FAIR.

A lady of irascible temper asked George Sew,
why woman was made of the rib. Indeed, I cal
say, was the reply, unless it be that the rib is Il
most crooked part of the body"
"Biddy. bring Mrs. Smith a glass of sherry
Exit Biddy. you must be SO tired from 70
walk Biddy brings the glass of sherry. IN
that way, my good girl. You should always bril-
it on a plate or ~salver." Exit Biddy. ssShe is We
willing, but really she knows SO little Biddy I
entering with wine in a soup plate. Shall / brir
spoon, ma am, or will the lady lap it up2"
.oh, aunt cried little Amy in her nursery,
the other day, make Freddie behave himself;
every time | happen to hit him on the head with
a mallet. he bursts out crying"
Emeralds, that have been so long out of FASH
ion, are now much sought after.
D you believe that a woman, nowadays,
would die for the object of her lover asked al
bachelor friend. Il don't know whether she'd
die or not, answered the Benedick, sbut PveI
known her to go wild when the trimming didn't
suit her.
Diamonds, a certain scientist considers, have|
been formed by the action of highly heated
water or water gas, aided by great pressure, onl
the carbonaceous matter of fossils in the sedi-
mentary rocks, followed by cooling and conse-
quent deposition of carbon in the crystalline|
condition.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-15
THE LARGEST PEARL.

Reports come from Mexico of the discovery
near La Paz of the largest pearl the world has
seen. It is of light color and oval form,
lone inch in length and three-quarters of an inch
thick at its shortest diameter, and Of surprising
Iluster. No doubt the oyster was glad to be put
|out of its misery, for its tenant was too big to
|be accommodated and too strong to be dis
possessed. For a long time the poor bivalve
had been unable to close its habitation. The
owner of the pearl says that an offer of d sum
less than $4,000 for his treasure would be
with perfect contempt.