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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27
MAKING TEETH.

The manufacture Of teeth is a large
industry. There are now twelve manu-
factories of artificial teeth, that produce
every year 10000, 900 teeth, or one to
every five persons in the United States.
Half this number is made by one firm,
founded in 1914. The total sales Of
teeth amount TO $1,000, 900 annually.
The materials used are feldspar, kaolin
and rock crystal. The coloring is plat
mum, titanium and gold. The feldspar
and crystal are subjected 10 red heat and
thrown into cold water. They are then
ground in water until fine enough to
float. Combined with the coloring,
they are subjected 10 intense furnace
heat in molds of brass, which are in
two pieces, each molding one-half OF
the tooth.
The process is delicate and has many
interesting details. In the earlier his
tory of the art dentists carved the teeth
which their customers demanded, and
apprentices were often made useful in
that way. The amount of gold used an
nually in filling teeth is $500, 000 Lead
was used from 1878 TO 1888. There are
dentists in New York who give, or say
they give, diamond filings, and in Paris
they advertise to use diamond pivots and
emerald plugc. The filling Of teeth is
aided greatly by labor-saving machinery
and .cunningly-wrought tools. This
country makes dental instruments for
the world where dentistry is known.
An ordinary outfit OF instruments costs
$500. -PrOVidence Journal.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27
WEYE AL BEEN THERE.

b. p. Shillaber Mrs. Partington)
wrote as follows concerning an accident
ON one of his witticisms "Some one
has written capital essay on the To
tai Depravity of Inanimate Things,
and, though think he did not mention
the mischievous pranks which types
play in baking ones meaning, he might
have done so very properly. Now /
made pun in my last which 1 had pom
dered over as Mark Twain did over his
Joke that was confscated in the foreign
Custom House, and which 1 fancied
your readers would be delighted with.
1t was most ingenious thing, a model
in its way, and deserved better fate,
which l am eager to secure for it, be-
cause such efforts are not common with
me. 1 had said that May was TO be ven
Grated, though by Vennor rated cold,
but by the deprayity Of the types ii APP
peared that May was 10 be rener-
waited, taking away all the merit Of the
pun, and not leaving even q legitimate
word as compromise. Yet l blame no
one."
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27
TINE FARMERS DOING.


The daisies nodded IN the grass, The buttsreups
we're sleeping
Ana Just across the river sang the farmers tbs.
rospinG
Upon the hills, 20 blue and far, Tho maple leave
were showing
Their soft white beauty IN the breeze that from IN.
mn. go - ,,'s.,.s ,.. ,,.
,t,,,,1,,. $500.
IN. bu,,sr.n,.. - - ,.,-.......
,oo,
strong young farmer saw her pause beside tho
parting river;
she drew lily from IT, depths with golden hear
s-quiver.
"Ihou art more fair than hles are" said lie With
head upiif'od,
Ana Threw poppy, A. the stream toward the maiden
sle .ct Inc co,,or. An h.. n.,, ,,o "a an. ,,,. A..
r.,hcr.
A c,ond ,,,o,, h,... ,.,o.. A.. an. 49,.
me ,,o.,,o,
lie came across The river then, the farmer from his
moving
lie minded not the waters depth, he cared not foT
IL Rowing.
70 'o'el" sAid he, "h geaming sun and oloudiess
skies oerlean us,
The rivers barring width may roll unplssed untrie'
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27
WHT DR. WHITNEY PRAISED oES.
BUTLER.

The late DIR. Allston W. Whitney was
great admirer Of Gen. Butler, and, ON
being asked why Inc supported tho latter
80 strongly in his campaign for Gov
ernor. the doctor gave the following
reason While he was prisoner in
Libby, leld as u hostage for Confed-
crate officer Of equal rank captured by
our army. Gen. Burnside, who was
operating in East Tennessee with the
Ninth corps, captured two rebel Cap
tains, who were hanged IA spies after
satisfactory proof that that was their
mission inside our lines. When the
news reached Richmond there was great
excitement among the Confederates, and
the result was that an order was issued
that two Union Captains should he
hanged in retaliation. The choice fell
upon an Ohio and a New York Captain,
who were notified 10 be prepared for
death ON the following day. Almost
Immediately after the announcement Of
what WINS 10 be done, Gen. Butler, who
was then in command Of the Army Of
the James in front Of Richmond, was
appraised Of the fact He had just capt.
ured Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and another
Confederate General, aud sent back
word 10 the authorities of Richmond
that il they executed the two Captains
he would perform a like duty with the
two Generals The ConfedeTates pro-
tested that the execution Of officers Of a
superior rank for those Of an inferior
rank never was known in the history of
war, and was contrary TO all precedents
but the only satisfaction that they got
from Gen. Butler was that he didn't care
what had been done in the past, and
that he was willing TO establish a new
precedent, if necessary. The result was
that the lives Of the two officers were
spared, and from that time to his death
DIR. Whitney never ceased 10 praise Gen.
Butler. -BOstOn Journal.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27

cvery SUNDAY anu carry iiowors 30 deco
rate IL, and the dear child sits in my lap
and puts her blessed little arms about
my neck and whispers "Auntie. talk
about my mamma in heaven" and !
tell how patient and gentle she was, and
how she sang aud played. and how she
shall do the very same thing some day
for I know, now, that flowers are as
necessary 10 Gods creation rs the wood
and grain, and the least little thing that
makes sunshine in the world is Of great
value in the dark places, and l feel sure,
when | look up ~ the hills she loved,
that Myra has reached far-ofr heaven
before me. Perhaps-perhaps, she will
mtercede for me there
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27
CONSUMPTION OF uAronEs.

A German economist has taken the
pains to examine comparative statistics
concerning the use of matches, and has
come TO the conclusion that Germany
surpasses all other countries in their
consumption, which he sets down to the
almost universal custom of smoking. In
Germany, the daily consumption Of
matches is from ten to fifteen per head
OF the population; In Belgium. about
nine; in England, eight; in France, six.
Their consumption diminishes steadily
and naturally from north to south. The
total daily consumption for all Europe
is estimated at two milliards of matches,
which gives an average of six or seven
pen head. Reckoning the weight Of q
match at decigramme, this consump-
ton will present a daily absorption Of
2UO, 900 kilogrammes of wood. So that
Europe uses up annually the immense
quantity of 70, SOC, OOOof kilogrammes, or
more than 80, 9l5 tons weight in matches
alone.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27
N n4rREssIVE LINaUA0E.

He was a Frenchman, and he was
searching for certain pond; coming
across countryman he inquired the di-
rection. "Wel," says the countryEian.
"you go along right as you're going till
ycu come 10 tworoads, and then you turn
tight Ia the left and you will be all
ieht b. careful and not turn 10 the
'isht; ii you do you'll get left. Then
Freuehman was glad he found out
out IT, and mutterod something about
expire slve force oi the English Ian
ttge
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27
LEARN TO he BRIEF.

Long visits, long stories. long exhor-
tations and long prayers seldom profit
those who have 10. do with them. Life
is short. Time is short Moments are
precious. Learn TO eondense. abridgo
and intensity. We can endure many an
ache and III il il is soon over, while even
pleasures grow insipid. and pam ntoler-
able, il they arc protracted beyond the
limits of reason and convenience. Learn
to he brief. Lop of branches stick 10
the main fact in your case. II you pray,
ask for what you would receive and get
through; il you speak, tell your message
aud then holo your tongue boil down
sea U",ls into one. and three into two
.f Nh0c0 ErDygSS
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27

A CHICAGO editor who spent three
weeks in Boston says he saw only one
good-looking woman during his stay,
and that was his wife. When Chicago
editor will pay a compliment TO his wife
his sarcasm can be forgotten.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27

No matter how jaded the cons titution
may be from disease or excess, the Great
German Invigorator restores it permanent
ly. See .adver tisement. For sale by Pen
nv a MeAlister.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27

There Is nothing more eerlain than the use q
Browns Expectorant for severe cough. which
will ulti matsly lead to Consumption or Chronic
bronchitis, II not cured. II taken when The cough
Is first eOn raetsd lev doses will convince gu Of
lis merits. For sale by Penny A MeAlisler, stan
ford aud W. NJ Weber. M vernon.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27

George ". Ribslin. Of Blue Mound. lll. writes
that Browns Expectorant cured him OF severe
cold after everything else had failed for sale BY
Penny a heAlistsr, stanford, aud W. NJ, Weber,
Mt. Vernon,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27
pnFsl pnESI PAEsl

Dr. Dem nO's AeW Discovery for
Piles is radical change from the old remedies
heretofore 10 use. The Discovery Ia the result OF
years Of pa tient scientific study and Investigation
into tne character Of this painful disease. To con
vince you OF It's great merit, call ON Penny A Nc
Alistsr, stanford, or W. NJ Weber, MI. Vernon,
and get a sample box free OF charge
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27

rangement Of Liver, Bowels and kidneys.
SYMPTOMS OF a DISEASED LIVER.
bad Breath PAN N ne s,de, sometimes nc
Ehs,,as,s .,,s,, ~ n s,,;,s no.sls
ssa..a, ea.,;Js saa,.,;,,.. s,,sIn,,ins w;th a..
a. h~.1 4 $500 s.,,h 80, 4 Ann "a he,vv
~,,h Sons,dc,sblc 10 ~ me1,o,v. sccomnanied
with painful sen<aton ofleaviog undone Something
which ought 10 have been done, a sliqht. drv cough
ana nushea lace = sometimes an attendant, 9ilen
ns.-seh Iot .ne pauens eo.p. .,lh
anu
Of the slin ersts. spirits arc low and despondent
and although satisfied that exercise would be bcnc-
hcial vet one can hardly summon up fortitude 10
try it-in fact distrusts every remedy. Several
ofthe above symptoms attend the disease but cases
have occurred when but few q them existed, yet
examination alter death has shown the Liver to
nave been extensively deraneed'
=. $50 ~ =" Po.so"S' ~. @''
youhs' "heheNer any OF the ABOVE
symptoms appear.
Persons Travelling or Living In I'M
healthy Localities, by taking dose OCCASION
ally TO keep the Liver in healthy action, viii avoid
all Malaria, bilious attacks, Dizziness, Nau-
sea, Drowsness, Depression Of Spirits, etc. Il
viii invigorate like glass Of wine, but Ii no In
"oh'ca'ins beverage
II You have eaten ANYTHING hard Of
digestion, or feed heavy after meals. or sleep
less at night, take dose and you will be relieved.
Time and noc,ors, mn. ,.,u II. ...a
a., .I,...s ,,oa...,,-- ar. p.-..,..
80
For. whatever the aiIment may be, thoroughly
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27

Edison's Electric Light is a wonderful
discovery. bat not as wonderful as Halls
Catarrh Cure. For sale by Penny a Nc
Alisler.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-07-27

p. Bolts, Louisville. says that three bot p
ties Of Browns Iron BitteTs entirely rlisv'
ed him from vertigo.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31

The annual statements of none of the great
financial institutions of the country are looked
for or read with more interest than those Of
the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
York. 1t has an army Of policy holders and
its operations are on SO grand a scale that its
influence is felt throughout every State and
Territory in the Union. It's transactions far
exceed in magnitude those of any otLer Life
Insurance Company in the world, and they are
constantly becoming larger. When the limit
will be reached no one can say, hut seemingly
not while the same intelligence in management
is displayed as has characterized the company
since its foundation. The exhibit of the bust
ness of the Mutual Life for 1882, printed in
another column, shows nearly sos, o00, 600 as
sets, paid policy holders during the last year
more than S12 SOC, 600, surplus over S12 900 0O0
income over SIT 100000, and insurance out
standing over 1926, oo0, OOO in other words, al
though the Company has materially reduced
its premium rates, it has increased its strength
and volume of business.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31
The Cut-Rate Trouble.

The Boston journal claimed more than
month since that the Lackawanna Road was
cutting rates from New York West over its
new Buffalo extension. Although this was
denied at the time, there is no doubt that the
cutting has been continued and is still being
dope. 1t is understood now that the Presidents
of the trunk lines have authorized Commits
sioner Pink to arrange for the admission OF
the Lackawanna into the trunk line pool
whenever that company desires to enter the
pool. The authority is given for the purpose
of facilitating union with the new line with
out recourse to a special meeting of the COM
mittee of Presidents There is little doubt
that the pool lines would rest in better security
were the Lackawanna to adopt the trunk line
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31
Death of Rev. Ransom Durham.


The Rev. Ransom Durham, one OF the old
est Baptist ministers in the State, aud who
has resided at Bryant's Pond for thirty years I
more, died Sunday at his home in his 18th
year.
Mr.. Durham was well known in Oxford
county where he has passed the greater part OF
his life. His father, an old Revolutionary SOL
der, came from Bridgewater, Mass, in the latter
part of the last century and settled in Hebron
where his son was born in 1798 Mr.. Durham
on reaching maturity settled at Paris Hill
where he was for some time the village black
smith. In 1924 he married Miss Susan Jack.
son, daughter of Lemuel jackson, Jr, Of
Paris, and removed to Parkman where he
worked at his trade, and also began to preach
In 1888 he removed to Bangor, and four years
later to Woodstock, during (which year he was
ordained to the work of the ministry and in
stalled over be Baptist church in Hamlin's
Gore and North Woodstock. Mr.. Durham re.
manned the pastor of this church twenty-five
years. During these years he also did much
missionary work, travelling and preaching
through large part of Oxford, Hancock
York and Cumberland counties. He adm n
istered the rite of baptism TO over 600 persons
Some thirty years ago Mr.. Durham moved tc
Bryant's Pond and spend the remainder of hi
| lie in that place.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31

Mr.. William A. Vaughan, ono of the old re-
sidents of Portsmouth, N H., died at his home
in that city on Saturday. aged 81 years aud
months. During the war of 1872 be was en-
gagged with his father, Capt. Michael Vaughan,
in the marine service, their vessel, loaded
with prize goods from Portland being chased
by the English blockade squadron, but escaped
by fast sailing.
AT the winter meeting of the Backus HIS
torical Society, at Boston, Monday, which was
attended by about 125 Baptist clergymen. Rev.
Fl. S Burrsge Of this city read translation
of a paper from the Pressiche Juhrbucher for
September 1882, by DR.. Ludwig Keller, en-
titled IAN Apostle of the Anabaptists, the
reference being to John Denck.
Mr. Ben. M. Bradstreet of the Evans House,
Gardiner, and Fred S. Moore, formerly of this
city, are at the Preble.
Gov. Robbie has appointed N. A. Luce,
Superintendent of Schools.
Rev. Henry E. Mott, recently pastor of the
Congregational church in Augusta, has re-
ceived call from Brockton, Mass.
Simmons, the Maine sculptor, is at work on
| a new ideal statue.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31
Brief lettings.


Fine day yesterday; mercury 200 at sunrise,
800 at noon, $50 at sunset; wind southeast.
The bids have been opened for the proposed
grounds for quarantine for cattle, in this vi
cinity, but will not be decided until passed
upon by DR.. ThayeF, who has the matter IN
CHARGE and Collector Dow.
The Sarmatian, Capt. Graham, of the Allan
Line, left Derry twelve hours late, and will
arrive here about February 9th. THE Sarnia,
Capt. Linall, of the Dominion Line, liz expect
ed daily.
A meeting of the Soldiers Monument Asso-
citation will be held at Reception Hall this
evening at 7.3O o'clock. A charter has been
granted to the Association, and it is expected
that General Mattocks will be present at the
meeting tonight.
Steamer HISTORIAN of the Allan Line took
cargo valued at $122,62o, including Ill head Of
cattle.
The names of two Portland boys who are on
board the Quebec are Joseph Presley, aged IS
and Patrick Levy, about the same age.
The gross earnings of the Eastern Railroad
are reported as follows: December, 1882.
S25S, 1868; December, 1881, $24s, 3oS.O7; in
crease; $5,O8S.33. The Eastern also makes a
very favorable showing in its net earnings for
the three months of October, November and
December.
The North School should have been credited
with $90.15 in the tabulated report of contri-
buttons to the Longfeflow statue fund given
in the PRESS last Saturday morning, instead of
0o.15 as then appeared.
The lecture for Thursday evening in
Vaughan Street chapel is postponed.
We understand that the late Mr.. W. G.
Cobb held policy with the Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co. of New York. for $1,000, which had
increased to over $1400, which no premiums
have been paid for several years.
About O'Clock Monday evening, as two
horse team, heavily loaded, was passing over
the bridge on Danforth street, that crosses the
Maine Central track, one of the horses sud
denly baked, and both horses and their load
went off the bridge. One horse was killed
outright and the other so badly injured that it
was necessary to kill it. The driver of the
team escaped unhurt.
The tickets are selling well for the Cumber-
land Rowing Associations seventh assembly
to be given at Mechanics Hail.. with music BY
Grimmer, tomorrow evening.
J. P. Baxter, Esq, will deliver a lecture on
sLouisburg" ia the course at Woodford's Con
sregational church, on Thursday evening o
this week. There will also vocal and instru
mental music. Mrs. +. e. Boothby will sine
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31
Low RATES TO EUROPE.
The Transatlantic Steamship Companies
at War.

The action of the North Atlantic steamship
conference, composed of the Allan, White
Star, Cunsrd, Guion, Inman, National, An.
Choir and State Lines, on Saturday in ordering
reduction of immigrant passenger rates to
meet the competition oil the companies outside
of the North Atlantic and Continental confer
ences, was met Monday by still further re
duction by theioutside organizations. The lines
not belonging to the conferences are the Mon
arch, White Cross. Beaver and Bristol, run
ming to New York, the Warren running to
Boston land the Dominion, which comes to Port
land. The trouble began about two months ago,
when the outside lines cut under the rates of
the conference companies, and is believed to
be the beginning of a prolonged steamship
war, Notwithstanding the fact that the men,
bers of the conference assert that they will not
reduce their rates further. The Monarch Is
comparatively new company, which has COM
peted regularly in passenger business for the
past three years. The Beaver runs to Mon
treal in the summer and to New York in the
winter. It used to run to Portland. The Con-
tinental conference companies have not yet
made any reduction, but will stand by the
North Atlantic conference in maintaining
present rates, although the prices charged by
the North German Loyds and Hamburg
American companies and the Red Star Line
are and have been lower from German ports
than those in the new schedule. The confer
ence rates are $21 for all its companies, except
one, which is slower than the others.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31
nha1.nnrfellow Statue.

The following letter shows how general an
interest is being taken throughout the State in
the Longfelow Statue Association. Every
person in the Slate who admIres the Poet, and
every child who has read his poems oil Cnlld
hood. should become a member, as these iar
away French scaolare have done. Their &C.
ton reflects great credit upon them;
FORT KENT, Me-, Jan. "a, 1883.
Mr. j. p. Barter:
Dear Sir-Some of the French scholars here
have contributed a small sum to the fund for
the Lonsfellow statue. send it to you. Many
OF them are descendants OF the Acadians-im-
mortalized by the poet in "EvaDgelne"
ara warmly interested in the project, but can
civ, but little Will you please to consider il
a. coming from the "Madawaska Training
School" / enclose eight dollars, which in
udes six from the school and one each aa from
members of the Association:
Yours truly, M r. ROWLAND
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31
ROLLER SKATING RINK.
a Large and Brilliant Party Last Evening

The complimentary party at the Roller
Skating Rink last evening was one of the most
unique and interesting entertainments given in
Portland. The most extensive arrangements
had been made, and Mr.. Whitney deserves the
highest praise for the manner in which he ID
pleasing the rink patrons with these entertain
ments The hall was tastefully decora ed with
flags and bunting, and the electric lights made
the scene one of brilliancy and very attrac-
tive.
There was large and distinguished audi
ence present, among whom we noticed many
of the old-time skaters. There were present
representatives from Lewiston, Bath aud
Brunswick. Owing to call out of town the
Mayor was unable to attend, bat both branches
of the City Government were we'll represented.
At O'Clock the gong sounded and the
skaters vacated the surface, and all eyes were
turned toward the skate-room, from which
emerged Miss Lille Curtin, queen of the
rollers. Her exhibition was one which far ex-
ceeded anything heretofore given in Portland
by any lady Her movements on the rollers
for one SO young. were really wonderful land
she performed them WITH the greatest ease
and accuracy, calling forth great applause
One pleasing feature of the exhibition was
jumping rope on skates, which pleased the au
dence very much. In all, her exhibition was
one of very difficult and graceful maneuvres
which were performed in manner that was
never excelled by one SO young in the line of
skating.
The ushers we've Messrs. Merryweather,
Sweat, Hammet and Barrows, who wore
badges handsomely finished in gold At the
conclusion of one of Miss Gurtin's most diff
cult and brilliant feats she was presented with
fine bouquet.
After the exhibition general skating was
participated in until the close of the evening.
The Autograph cards for the occasion were
very tastefully gotten up and added a great
feature to the affair. The music was all that
could be desired, and was furnished by Cham
dler. In all it was the finest time of the sea-
son.
Next Tuesday evening will be gentlemen's
evening at the rink, and the floor will be un-
der the charge of gentlemen. Chambers full
band will furnish TIE music, and will of course
draw large party.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-31
FINDING of Young Thomas Sled.

Monday night, party of men, searching
near Cunner Rock, found on the ice the sled
which the Thomas boy had with him when he
separated from his companio is. 1t appears
that the boy got tired OF dragging it along and
so left it behind. The search has not yet been
given up. but the friends of the lad are much
discouraged and think it hardly probable that
he can be alive.
1t was rumored yesterday afternoon that the
Thomas boy had been found in Lewiston and
Officer Pickett went there to investigate. He
found the boy who was supposed to be ths
Thomas boy, but though the resemblance was
strong, he was not the Thomas boy.