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making many soro heads but he is no longer u
producer Of news items,
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NEW QUALIFICATIONS.

FROM POWDER MONKEY TO ADMIRAL.
by W. II, q. KINGSTON. New York: A. G. Arm
strong & Son; washlngton Robt. Beall.
Price, Sl.J0
This story Of naval adventure is attractively
written, and will be well received by boys, for
whom IL is intended. There is sufficient Of
daring during action, peril in storm and
shipwreck, to satisfy the youthful craving
for startling incidents, while tho life on
man of war is depicted graphically with
good amount Of pleasant humor thrown in as
an agreeable condiment. The lesson intended
to be conveyed is that strict attention to
duty, honesty, integrity and industry will
meet the reward of promotion even to the
highest rank
National Republican., 1883-12-22
Auction Sales.

TODAY.
BY THOMAS DowI1NG.-At - O'Clock, sale OF ork
bay horse, ton buggy, &c.
National Republican., 1883-12-22
CURRENT GOSSIP.
HE AND SIZE.

HE AND SIZE.
He was languid, harmless dude.
She was dudess fair.
Ho had an eye-glass staring rude,
She had a Langtry air.
He had n hammered silver cane,
She had canine pug.
He of his languid air was vain,
She OF her sealskin snug.
He in the Brunswick window stood,
She with her pug went BY.
He struck dress-plate attitude,
She heaved two-cent sigh.
He was mashed by the canine pug,
She by his hammered cane.
Now they live in a French fiat snug,
And both of the heir are vain.
The Judge,
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1883.
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AnluscIncnts.

Fnicrcd othe r. o. as peond class ni1i' wl'"'
Postage on single copies, 2 cents.
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A TERRIBLE INFANT.

A TERRIBLE INFANT.
recolleot nurse call'd Ann,
Who carried me about the grass,
And one fine day fine young man
Came up and klss'd the pretty lass;
She did not make the least objectloul
Thinks l, "Ahdl
IHhen I can tall ri tel mammd,p
And that's my earliest recollection.
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rnE roErRY or ornER 1ANps. comoI,,

lHE GOhIk1 OF OTHER LANDS. Com 49,
by N. CLEMMoHs HUNT. Philadelphia: z soh'
&Coates. Washington: VIM Baluntyne& &
Perhaps to the average reader the majority
of the poems are unknown, and the names of
many of the authors havo probably never
been heard of by a large number of intelli-
gent persons who are generally woll informed
upon literature; yet those who read this
book will thank the compiler for grouping
together some exquisite bits of verse by
authors of almost every nationality. The
research of Mr.. Hunt must have boen very
great, and his industry and perseverance in
gathering together these fugitive leaves in
the realm of poosy is deserving of warm COM
mendation. These poems are certainly
worthy Of being better known to English
speaking people, and will probably now be-
come SO.
National Republican., 1883-12-22


FLOWERS FROM HILL AND DALE. by SUSIE
BARsTow SHIELDING. New York: White, Stokes
y Allen. Washington, ]. d. Free, jr Price,
$3.50.
This is a handsome holiday edition, with
colored illustrations of the various flowers
selected The poems extolling the beauties
of these flowers are culled from the works of
the best authors such as Milton, Long(ellow,
Whittier, Lowell, Emerson, Holmes, Aldrich
and others. The book would certainly make
n most acceptable holiday gift.
THE QUEENS BODY GUARD. By MARGARET
.YANDRGRiFT. Philadelphia: Porter &c Coates
Washington: VIM. Ballantync Son.
As the author says, this is a story of Ameri-
can life for girls, and illustrates what can be
accomplished by resolution and a willing
spirit when adverse fortune robs family of
the luxures of life. 1t is pleasantly told,
and the feminine characters are well drawn
and worthy of imitation.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
Time by Telephone.

An additional use has been found for the
telephone, which will be hereafter tmepiece
as well as a means OF communication, possess
ing the advantage over ordinary timepieces of
being always correct. General Manager
Downs of the New England Telephone Com
pany controls the device, invented by a gentle
man in Texas, whereby the telephones can be
made to render this service, and it is to be put
into use on all lines managed or controlled by
device is in operation person desiring to
ascertain the exact time has only to take the
instrument from the hook and holding to his
ear he will soon hear series of distinct beats
indicating the exact hour and minutes, If
the time happens to be 9.34, for instance there
will be first nine beats, then slight interval,
then three beats more rapid than the first,
then another pause, and then four beats with
the same degree of rapidity as the preceding
series-the whole indicating very plainly the
figures 81, on the same system that the num-
bers of the fire alarm boxes ara indicated when
an alarm for fire is given. The ringing of the
call will break the circuit and stop these pulsa-
tions, for when the instruments are being
used for talking, the time current is taken
from the ground and interrupted until the
telephone has been replaced. This feature of
the telephone service is to be introduced with
ont extra charge to subscribers To accomplish
this work there is some additional outlay, but
the expense is incurred by the telephone
management wholly for the benefit of tele-
phone users, and the automatic apparatus for
the work is nearly completed by the Howard
Watch Company. AS soon as the requisite
machines can be manufactured, this time Sys-
tenn is. to he extended throughout the entire
New England circuitS.-Boston Post.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
VENTILATION OF SCHOOLS.


To the Editor Of the Press:
The Stroudwater school-house and the High
school-house in Deering, ara heated and ven
tilated on the principle described as No. 1,
account OF the Pine Street church systems. A
large hue for each school room is built in the
chimney, specially for ventilation, divided
from the smoke Aues by the thickness of a
brick. Long wooden boxes extending the
whole length of the room are built under the
floors and connected with the fues. Many
openings covered with gratings are made
through the floor into these boxes.
The room is heated with coal stove of Pc
culiar construction, standing in a corner as
much ont of the way as psssible. Outside OF
the stove proper with space between is a
jacket open at the top and coming down tight
TO the floor Under the stove is an opening
into box which is connected with the open
air through the underpinning of the house.
When fire is built in the stove strong cur
rent of fresh air is drawn from out CT doors aud
continually discharged, warmed, into the room
near the top. At the same time the heat from
the smoke 1ue warns the ventilating shaft
and creates draft which must be supplied
through the opening in the school-room floor
Thus constant supply of fresh air is con-
staktly coming in, while the foul air and va
pors are drawn and forced out. The circula-
tion of air is so free and even that the pupils
in the remote parts of the room are kept COM
Portable while those nearest the fire feel no
more heat than those farther away
These are some of the advantages of the sys-
tenn; all the fuel is consumed in the room, SO
there is no loss of heat; the air supplying the
fra is drawn from the school-room. helping the
ventilation; the fire is under the direct con-
troll OF the teacher. There are no drafts, cold
or hot, striking anyone; the sopening being at
the floor the exhalations from the feet and
clothing are quickly carried off This system
W. Ihs la W woll as in cold
the sun warming the chimney and creating 9
draft
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
THE PUBLIC LuBRARY.
An Appeal TO the Benevolent.

To the Editor of the Press;
Some days ago an article appeare complain
ing of new regulation of the public library,
under which the periodicals were removed
firm the tables and placed where a request
must be made in order to get them to read.
This action was demanded because at this
season of the year the waits of the streets and
alleys congregate in such numbers in
the library that very much injury has
been done to the periodicals in the
PAST by rough handling, which this regulation
prevents.
The falling off in the number of readers of
with the cold weather, and the advent of
a certain class of boys seeking the room for
shelter, on account of whom the air of the
room becomes insufferable. Now what can
the directors of the library do? Shall they
turn those poor little fellows out into the cold
streets from the warmth of the cheerful room, i,
and deny them the amusement Of pictures and
books? God forbid 1t would be crime in
deed. The librarian says he examines faces
and hands, and, in case they are not clean sends
the boys out to get washed, some of them being
turned back three times: that they look at pic
lures tr5t, and after that they call for books,
passing many happy, contented evenings in the
library. This benevolent work, however.
drives out another class of readers, clerks and
others, who are equally entitled to considera-
ton. Between these two classes OF patrons of
the library the directors are in dilemma
believe no better philanthropic work can be
done by the benevolent than to place the di-
rectors of the library in possession of sufficient
funds to enable them to build a neat substau-
tIal building with one large reading room for the
accommodation of boys who have no comfort
able homes, and who are exposed to
the temptations of the street, and anoth-
or room for the accommodation of
men and women desirous of consulting the
scientific and literary collection in the library.
believe the public library to be as
necessary as the High School. The gen.
erous bequest of Mr.. Sawyer will en-
able the directors to double the amount
annually expended for books, but they
have no funds in hand to erect a
new building and the city has no rooms to
spare in the city building.
The pablo have always been patient and,
even when uttering compla ints, have been
kindly.
The dilemma is painful one. Charity and
justice both forbid turning away the boys, for
through the influence of the library they m ay
be helped into noble manhood. And the men
and women capable of using the better part of
our collections, who are now driven out of the
reading room by the odors, are also entitled to
consideration. A quick remedy for the dilem-
ma would be found in money.
E. A. NOYEs
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
SUBURBAN NEWS.
Sacearappa.


Al the town meeting on Monday afternoon
to consider the proposition to abate the
unpaid taxes of the Weetbrook Manufac-
turing Company on the new mill and dye
house, there was large attendance, and it
was voted not to make the abatement. The
new mill and dye house, for the manufacture
of Scotch ginghams, were erected in the year
1881, and the company claim that thus far the
business has been carried on at loss to them
selves, while it has added very largely to the
material interests and population of the town.
Monday evening there was quite row on
Bridge street. One arrest has been made, and
more are to follow.
The town schools close this week for one
weeks vacation.
The new school building on Main street is
nearly finished. 1t will be ready for occupancy
about jan 1st.
At the beginning of the winter term Mrs.
Sedgley will take charge of the Bridge street
primary school, and Miss Haynes will succeed
her as teacher in the Main street primary
Deerins.
AS Mr.. Merrill and wife, of Saccarapoa, were
riding through Woodfords Monday, the shaft
bolt broke, throwing Doth the occupants into
the ditch, breaking the carriage and badly
cutting the horse. The gentleman and lady,
however, escaped with only slight injuries.
A new siding is being put in on the Rochester
Railroad, near the residence of Mr.. Turner,
a1d will seriously iDiure the beauty of that
gentleman's grounds.
The East Deering Circle meets with its pres
ident, Mrs. Sargent, Friday evening.
The Ocean Street Circle will meet with Mrs.
Fowler tonight.
Bills are up for dance at MorrilPs Corner
tomorrow evening.
The Woodford's rink will be open this after
noon, especially for ladies. Chandler will
furnish music in the evening.
The Longfellow Club met with Miss
Abbie Russell Monday evening, and finished
Tennyson's Maud" finding many g rare
gems" The net meeting will be held with
Mrs. Jennie Sargent.
The first regular meeting of the Lodge OF
Ancient Order of United Workingmep, at
Woodford's, will be held at DR.. Tukey's ofice
this evening.
The concert at East Deering Sunday evening
proved very successful in attracting q good
crowd at least. With the exception that hymn
No. Sc proved almost too much for that justly
celebrated choir, everything passed off well.
Although as no lamp cnimneys were broken, it
can hardly be set down as such 'rare treat
as the baud concert The address to little
children by Rev. Mr.. Baldwin proved very ap-
propriate.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
Real Estare Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Harrison-Samuel G. Cash to Almon E.
Thompson, land. Consideration $15.
Freeport-Nehemiah Ward to Robert B.
Ward, land. Consideration $50.
Portland-Ella f. Nickerson ct al to Daniel
Il. Nash, lane and buildings on Spring street
Consideration 81.
Bridgton-Ruth NJ Pierce to Edwin T
Murch, land and buildings. Consideration
81 ,050.
Gray-Julia A. Morrill, to Mary A. Morrill,
land and buildings. Consideration $1,000.
Badwin-Clinton d. W. Shaw to Frank
Brown, land. Consideration 81.
Windham-- Eliza Little to George Bachelor
land. Consideration $40.
Louisa A. Morton to Charles 81. Atherton
land. Consideration $500.
Cape Elizabeth-Nathsn s. Fickett ct al. to
Edwin w Hamilton, land. Consideration
800.
Gorham-Andrew f. Smith to Thomas H
Williams, land and buildings. Consideration
ST..
Brunswick-Francis c. Jordan to Isaac H
Danforth, land. Consideration 500.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
Rongh Experiences of Two Hunters


''Fin" Butter6eld of Concord, N. H., tells a
thrilling story of his experience in the Maine
woods during Mondays gale. He was there
on hunting expedition in company with
Smith West and two companions, and last
Monday was encamped at the head waters of
Pleasant river ten miles south of Moosehead
Lake.
The wind blew some in the morning, but
about noon the fun began. Their camp blew
away, and the giants of the forest began fall
ing Ike rain. When the gale ceased there
was not tree left standing in all Piscataquis
county Tuesday morning they started to get
out of what was woods when they went in,
taking with them only guns and blankets.
The first day they walked nine anda half
hours and made only two miles, and the
second day in eleven and one-half hours they
advanced only four miles. They had TO literally
chop their way out, and on the second day
they were met by gang of men who had
started in after them, but had only cut path
of five miles in that time. The scene beg
gard description. Men whose fortunes were
ia the forests wers ruined in few hours One
man had four yokes of oxen and five pairs of
horses at camp in the devastated region, all
of which had to be killed, as they could not be
brought out, nor could feed be got to them.
The party had an experience which money
could not hire them to go through again.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21

YOUNG MRS. w1NTHRop.

This latest of the Madison Square Theatre
successes, soon to be presented at Portland
Theatre, has never been presented here, and
we therefore give an outline of the plot as fol-
lows: Douglas Winthrop, taken up with busi-
ness cares, becomes careless of his home, where
he is rarely seen. and the wife, finding want
OF society, quits her home also to seek in the
ball room and other social gatherip gs the COM
panionship she misses He would not perhaps
have SO much objected, but there is one wom-
an, Mrs. Dunbar, against whom he cautions
her, and whose society, for his own reasons, he
wishes her.to avoid. But, unfortunately, Mrs.
Dick Chetwyn, merry, giddy. thoughtless
woman, who has recently married for the third
time, happens to call, and in the course of a
gossipping conversation lets out that Douglas
has been seen at the house of Mrs Dunbar
This results in further extravaganza, and q
kind hearted lawyer, who has known the
young people all their life long, is called in to
draw up deed of separation. But, desiring
to effect a reconciliation, he informs the hus-
band that he must return in three months to
sign other papers. Through the lawyer Mrs
Winthrop learns, during her husbands absence
that his visits to Mrs. Dunbar were made to
shield her (Mrs. Winthrop's) brother from dis
grace as defaulter. When the husband re-
turns, his wife's first words are to thank him
formally for saving her brother. The lawyer
secretly chuckles. This is one step toward a
reconciliation, but he sits down to the table
and opens the deed. Then he recalls the happy
days when he knew them first in their beauti-
fui country home, when as boy and girl lovers
they get into all sorts OF scrapes. Then some
thing brings up the scene of their happy we'd
ding and the blessings showered upon them by
loving friends. Almost unconsciously they are
led to join in the "reminiscences of the hearty
old lawyer. A deeper chord is touched still
when they have to speak of their lost child
'But these are digressions," says the man of
law. feeling that the chance will be lost il he
delays. Come, both of you, and sign the
deeds" The wife has the pen in her hand,
but thess sweet old memories dim her eyes,
and choke her utterance; while on his sde
Douglas is equally ready to forget a. d forgive.
He steps forward, and in moment they are
clasped in a tender embrace, and the faithful
lawyer claps his hands, delighted over the
blank deed which will never be signed.
KEMPA LADIES ORCHESTRA.
This evening the Kempa Ladies' orchestra
will appear in the Stockbridge course. They
will be assisted by Miss Eta May Hunt, Sc
prano, Mr.. Arthur e. Miller, baritone, and
Miss Nellie Miles, xylophone, and crystal
chimes. Mr.. J. G. Bartlett. who has been ad-
vertised, will not sing on this occasion. The
programme has been published in the Press.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
CrueI,v 10 Animals.

james Flanagan was brought before the
Municipal court by Agent Sawyer yesterday af-
ternoon, charged with cruelty to animals. 1t
is alleged Flanagan owned horse which was
50 badly diseased as to be worthless. He or
dered man named Lyons in his employ to
take the horse over to Cape Elizabeth and kill
1t. Lyons took the horse to the Mussey farm
NJ tno Oape. 1n0 rvIs0 was hnvonro on Urio
head and left for dead but witnesses said that
Lyons chopped the shoes off. before the crea-
ture was insensible. Afterwards the horse
struggled to his feet and was cared for by the
neighbors. The horse died several hours after
and still remains unburied.
Mr.. iLooney, City Solicitor, appeared for
Flanagan and Ly ons, and Mr.. Charles Nc
Laughlin, president Of the society for that or
gsnization. Flanagan was fined $15 and
costs, and Lyons $40 and costs.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
Brief .Jottings.

Fine yesterday, but damp. Mercury 800 at
SUNRISE 4So at noon, 400 at sunset; wind north
east and southwest.
The Rollings Mills started up yesterday
morning in good shape.
D. II. Ingraham, of this city, is in Washing
ton staying at the Riggs House.
The Central Wharf Tow Boat Company
again adjourned their meeting one week yes
terday, for lack of quorum.
The flags on the steamers in the harbor were
placed at half-mast yesterday in memory of the
late Capt. Joseph W. Dyer
There will be special business meeting of
the Young Mems Christian Association at the
rooms tomorrow evening at 7.30.
George Trefethen & Co. claim to have been
she first importers of Columbia River salmon
instead of Twitchell, Champlin & Co.
Thomas Atkins, machinist belonging in
this city, was injured in Bath Monday by
falling into the hold of the steamer Secret,
a distance of twenty-five feet. He will re
cover.
Postmaster Goddard is out Of the city, and it
is reported that be has gone to Washington on
business connected with the investigation of
his administration.
j. w. Wakefield, Collector of Bath, O..
Smith, assistant clerk of the House, Donald
Stuart of the Allan Line, and n S. Nye of
Augusta, were registered at the Falmouth
Hotel last night.
The fourth lecture of the course being de-
livered by DR.. Gerrish at Mrs. TROOPS school,
will be given this afternoon, beginning at 4
o'clock. Subiect-"Food; what it consists of /;
why it is necessary; cooking
Ligonia Lodge of Odd Fellows will cslsbrate
its doth anniversary with mock-lodge meeting
and initiation and supper at Odd Fellows Hall
Friday evening. J. s. Gilliatt, a. G. Jordan,
w. d. Hatch, r. M. Libby and T. Fl Mac
Donald are on the committee.
The Sarmatisn, Capt. Graham, of the Allan
Line, has arrived at Halifax, and may be ex-
pected here today. Mr.. Stuart, manager of
the line has arrived in town, and the rest of
the official force will arrive today.
Hon. W. L. Putnam, counsel for the owners
of the steamer Penobscot, appeared before
Justice Webb of the Circuit Court, yesterday
morning. The case was entered, and bond
Of $1,000 filed. The case was then postponed
until such time as should be agreed upon by
both parties.
A meeting of the city clergy men was held at
Reception Hall yesterday aft ernoon, to consid-
eT the propriety of changing the time of aft err
noon church services from o'clock to 2. 30
o'clock, standard time. No action was aiken,
and it was voted to hold another meeting on
Monday, Dec. 3, at 10 q. m.
Mr. Joseph f. Thompson, well known to our
citizens as the active and efficient agent of the
Portland Provident Association, died at his
residence on Wilmot street this morning, aged
79 years. He had been confined to the house
for about two weeks. Mr.. Thompson was a
member of the Aged Brotherhood. Notice OF
funeral will be given hereafter.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
Burglars Captured.

Yesterday morning Michael Kennedy and
John Tierney were arrested for breaking into
the store of Byron Greenough & Co., several
weeks ago. The facts OF the robbery were
published at the time. The principal articles
stolen were a seal skin sacque valued at 5000;
four seal caps valued at So each; four pairs Of
gloves valued at $3.50 each; 200 postage
stamps; a coat belonging to Mr.. Mailing; a
compass and other small articles. The thieves
pxwned the seal sacque, the coat, pair of
gloves and the compass. These articles were
recovered and led to the arrest of the guilty
persons. Another man was concerned in the
robbery and the police are on his track. Ken
nedy and Tierney were bound over to the
Superior Court yesterday morning by Judge
Gould in the sum of 81 600 each and commit
ted to Jail. Officers Thrasher and Harris are
deserving of credit for their successful working
nm of the case.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-21
WSM&w1y


Read what DR.. Ludwig rays of the Health
Lift exercise: go person engaged in seden-
iary pursuits, the constant use of the Health
Lift will prove great blessing. Unlike all
other physical exercises, it does not exagger-
ate the strength of one part of the body at the
expense of the other parts, but it brings every
muscle into prompt service at the same nc
ment, causing healthy action and a renewed
and lively circulation of the blood. OF its
merits can speak from personal experience,
having practiced on the Health Lift about
eight months. Commencing with lifting 1870
pounds, which was full lift for me at that
time, at the end of the eight months could
lift $40 pounds with ss much ease as could
the 180 lbs at the commencement. 1 cheer
fully recommend the use of the Health Lift
Mann's Reactionary Litter is the only reliable
machine for exercise.
GARDNER LUDWIG, NJ. d.
Health Lift Room. 1879 Middle street, Port
land, Me. dtf