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FACTS AND FIGURES.

The paid-up capital of the building
societies OF Pennsylvania aggregates
$50, 100000. The money has been useJ
IN the construction of homes. and two
thirds OF them in Philadelphia. -Phi.d-
deiphid ireSS 81 t'f A+fi rHff
MIR. Edward Atkinson, in ilustrat.
ing the advantages reaped from ma.
chinery, states that with the spinning
wheel and htnd loom of our forefathers
it would require 10000. 900 people to
weave the cotton cloth now manu-
factured by 1000 .y-iubr tulr.m
The orchard products of the United
States for 1850 are valued in the Last
census at Sj0S16, ia. In 1870 they
were over S47, 0G0, eO0.l This slight in
crease was mostly in Southern states,
crofs in the Northern fruit growing
States being, for $780, below the aver
agee4 Chiodg0 journal. fo iit if.a .'i
in the early summer OF 1877 a
farmer near Albany placed abottle over
an apple Just rs it troubled up from the
blossom, and let The apple ripen. Then
he broke the stem and sealed the inn
prisoned frut which to-day looks as
fresh as when first plucked, ninety-siN
years ago -lt5qpH (M, ElYgufTaL
In 1881 there were examine in the
Municipal Laborat DRY, Par 3, S,OOl
samples of wine. of which 27l were
found TO be good 991 passable, and
1871 bad. In the first five months Of
1882. 500 samples were analy ed Of
which 372 were good, 6S3 passable, and
S14 bad-714j. OF the latter be ng very
injurious
The annual report of the Canadian
Department of indian Affairs has been
issued The Indian population of the
Domin on is 40, 900, of which 81, IA
are in Manitoba and in the Northwest,
7 81, $50 in British Columbia II, 900 in
Ontario and II, O9s in Quebec. the re-
mainder being scattered over the other
Provinces. ............,f ...
-Beyo nd the Mississippi River there
are /, 200, 900 square miles not settled
BY white men, and of this area 100000
square miles. embracing much of the
best land. are included within Indian
reservat' ons, while much of the remain
der consists, of mountainous tracts,
lands inaccessible or sterile, and arid
regions which cannot be irrigated. IN
y. Times 's t.f 81
The 2.577 buildings erected in New
York in 1882 cost ga, 1913, lS6, an IN
crease of about 81, 800, 900 over 1881.
Twenty dwellings cost over $50, 00C
each, eighty-eight cost between $50, 00t
and $40, 200, Az cost less than 5000
577 apartment houses cost over $4,000
each, twenty-five Office build ngs cost
S1,403. 645, seventeen churches cos
1862, 600, and twelve theaters cos
S419.775. ~ T. san. -.-.r.t .,s.
When Cincinnati packed more hog
than any city in the Union, ansas City
was merely small spot on the map, if
indeed, it had been christened. Now
the hog figures for that place are 40,
600 for 1SSp-s3, against $4,000 in Gin
cinnati. Westward the hog empr,
seems to wend its way. st. Louis show
100000 less than Kansas City, Will
Chicago numbers $3.50, 000.-Ctacin
aaG,i Commercial Gazette
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
The lowering of Birds.

The question of the lowering of birds
is now under discussion in the columns
of Nature. Mr. Hubert Airy seeks to
show that bird can only hover, in an
absolutely changeless position, over
siantingly ascending air currents, head
from the wind; the Duke of Argyll
maintains that horizontal air currents
suffice, head TO The wind; Mr.. David
Cunningham believes that oyclonic
winds, with notwithstanding air cur
reuts, explain the mystery best = MIR.
f,Winiam Galloway adopts theory In
volving slight and therefore inpercepti-
bio, descent in horizontal air currents !;
MIR. j. Rae believes that no air currents
at all are necessary (Which seems 10 in
.volye the theory that the lowering of
birds is niraculous) and Mr.. Larden,
pointing out that the lifting power of
the air would not exist we're there no
friction (any more than a ''frictionless
ship lin a constant stream would be
moved s'were it sufficiently tapering'),
shows that lowering in horizontal air
currents could last but a very short
time. This is very pretty problem as
it stands; and the whole question of
flight, says acknowledgement least as birds
| fly, and as men, by. aid of machinery,
will fly, if they ever fly at all-is involved
| M.
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IA couple we're recently married in

n CUuPIt WoIt -I6O0uOIy IHuVIIeU IN
Goshen, n. Y, after courtship ex-
tending over quarter of century.
The local chroniclers say that so
far as could be Judged the course of
their true love has always run smooth,
both families being agreeable" and
there was no visible obstacle to their
union years ago, except that they never
before were quite ready. Friends first
laughed and then leased them, and at
last the condition of affairs became so
much matter of course that even Cos
sip forgot to busy itself about them.
The young lady was one of the bellies of
the town and had no lack of other suit
ors, but she turned deaf ear to them
all. .-. r. ....
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PerSOnall

THEvoLTAIc BELT Co., Marshall Mich, will
send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men young or old) who are af-
nicted with nervous debility, lost vitality and
complete restoration OF Health and manly vigor.
Addresses above N. B.-No risk is incurred,
ss thirty days trial is allowed.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
An Undoubted Blessing.

About thirty years ago, prominent physi-
clan by the name Of DR.. William Hall liscov-
cred, or produced after long expert mental
research, remedy for diseases OF the throat,
chest and lungs, which was Of such wonderful
efficacy that it soon g'ined wide reputation
in this country. The name of the medic ne
is DIR. VIM HALIls BAI.sAM FOR THE lungs,
and may be safely relied on as aspeedy and
positive cure for coughs, colds, sore throat,
etc. Sold by all Druggists l-tt
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q LORD BYRON. in reference to a heautifr

LORD BYRON, in reference to beautiful
lady, wrote t. a friend" Lady - has been
dangerously III, but now she is dangerously
well again" American bellies, when attacked
by any of the ills that flesh is heir to, may be
kent Killing, and avoid being Killed, by taking
Dr. r V. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription"
which banishes feminine weaknesses, and re-
stores the bloom of health. BY all druggists.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

No MATTER what may be the name, or how
long standing the trouble, Dr. Benson's Skin
Cure will always cnreskin diseases Grateful
hundreds Of cured patients attest this fact
81, at druggists
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So,aal knopledge dnderperience Of their Effects on
others prompts ttis' act REV. j. p. Fugett,
Rector st. Luke's Church, ,dyersbnrg, Pa. 80
cents at druggists..s
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"F1RsT a cough, carried me of, q

FIRST cough, carried me of,
And then coffin they carried me off ini"
This will not be your epitaph IL you take
your cough and DR. r. V. Pierce's "Golden
Medical Discovery in time. 1t is specific for
weak lungs splitting OF blood, nigh sweats,
and the early stages OF consul nption. By all
drug gists #T.N H.. '..
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

~ *"What is bred In the bone, win never
out of the flesh" But rheumatism, piles,
malaria, constipation and all other continents
from arrangements Of the functions of the
liver, kidneys and bowels will "out of the
flesh" without fail after the thorough use Of
Kidney Wort thu cure for all such diseases
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

"AT last know there is such thing as a
cold snap" remarked the burglar to the
Sheriff, as he oapped the steel shackles on
the shekel stealer. Ef.H U.a-.,. W
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Thoroughly cures a cough. Remember Pixies
toothache drops cure in one minute.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17
DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsapa-

This meiicl9e is NerYIpelsant to take and
exhnara ing in 5 effect. ltacts as astrength-
ening cord al ana sSstem reuovator rffectual-
~ cleansing the system of all blood lmpuri-
ties, cane erous affections, and many other Ills
that human he II is heir to, restoring and re-
neMing perfect hnAlth and strength.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

The San Franoisco (cal.) Chronide, IN an
article on the Fire Department OF San Fran
cisco, gives the following from Asst. Chief
Engineer Mathew Brady: " have been sub
iect to an a-grayating pain in my chest for
over four years. ] resortei 70 various moles
of treatment to obtain relief. Ihave had my
chest terribly blstered. No physician conli
tell VIII twas thelna tier with me. Il wo weeks
ago commenced using st. Jacobs OIL IL
has cured me-" ID
Il PLANTATION Philosophy; Nature Is de
mudder oh de chile, but education Is de
mudder ID de m n.-Some en- says dat de
human family is a fraud. Desc men is sorter
iloose tlems elves.-De law oh the state only
axes man TO do half way right-De man
what is ashamed OBJ the fact dat he's CROWN ,
ole acknowledges dat his work has been bad
ly performe LII is Impossible fura man ter
be successful an retain de friend hip ebs bis
neighbors, lease cherry move toward SUGGESTS
regarded 10y de public asdishone t-De wust
whippin' dat n fellc gifts is BON d. man
what doan' wan ter fight. De W sp Is
mighty quiet but his sting is awfuL-De boy
what thinks dat his fodFer r. n foo will arter
awhile complain oh de roughness obs de fare
in de ,penitentiary, Dis 'sertion may Miss it
once but it VIII hit it three times. -Arkdss.
sdto TraVeRer. llk hun ll EHH 81.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

A POINT has position, but not size. That
is probably the reason why SO many I'll to
"see the points
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

THE electric light Is so much superior to
gas that it Is wonder roliticians don't dis
pense with the latter Phildde'Dhid Chronicle.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

STRAIGHTEN old boots and shoes with Lyons
Patent Heel Stiffeners, and wear them again.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

The new patent door closers are called
"checks," because they prevent a draft
Boston Comnel cial Bulletin.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

NAIL-KEGs are now made of sheet-i'on, and
the old wooden ones are covered with telt
and sold as high hats.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

THE dog who stepred on the disc over a
c1al hole stopped long enough to discover
that it was only a slip pup.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

A PRIZE fighter should be paid ia English
money The pounds are symbolic Of his pro-
fession. Philddelpbid Chrosit le Herald.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs' will re-
lieve Bronchitis, Asthma Catarrh, Consump-
tive and Throat Diseases. Sold only u boTes.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

REDDING's Russia Salve is unequSled for
chilblains chapped hands frost bites etc. Try it.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

lover in Mexico, where the soil is poorer
than an amateur concert,n etc.-Terds SIT
AlgS. i&f qQ
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Throat, Bronchial and Lung Diseases
especially. Send two stamps for large treatise
giving self treatment. Address WORLDS Dis
PENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

A GUMDRoP-Reduetion in the price. of
Arctic over shoes PUCK
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

In afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 2Sc.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

TRY the new brand. "sprng Tobacco."A
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

MIANTED-ASents for Allen PnkeTtons ne,G eo2s'
wv "Spy of the Rebellion" Nothing ike NJ
KANSAS CITY PUB. Co., Ice W. 9Th St.' No. me,
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JOURNAL, full of fresh
IL and good pieces only ten cents ofall news deAers
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-03-17

TAPANEsE and other designs plain and fancy NJ
81 phabes, practical articles, recipes &c, in Haneys
Journal for Painters, monthly, eS cLs. year. JESSB
HANEY & CO.. 1l9 Nassau ST.. n. i.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-17
FOR SALE.

JVTTN n bhTU7Ios
Treasurer Of the Town Of Freeport.
Freeport, May IL, 1853. myl7w3w2o
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-17
A Biography OF Longfellow,

Under the title Henry wadsworth Longfel-
low, His Life, His Works, His Friendships
DR.. George Lowell Austin furnishes a most in
teresting biography OF Americas distinguished
poet. The biographer brings 10 his task full
acquaintance with the subject Of tbs memoir,
great sympathy and admiration, and a discrim-
mating judgment. He speaks out of long
and peculiarly intimate aeqaaintauee, and the
titles of lis work are admirably deseriptis e.
The things that ought to be said are said, while
wise retieenee is observed as to the trivial aud
incousequent matters OF personal gossip that so
often deform Biographies. DR.. Austin knows
that be is dealing with heroic sutiec,, and
he approaches its treatment with reverence.
OF the merits of Longfellow as an author he
essays no critical judgment He contents him,
self with diligent inquiry into the facts Of the
poets life, of his habits OF work. OF the cir
cumstances that suggested or inspired his NO
blest poems land he gossips most entertair-
ingly Of the long and pleasant personal ac-
quaiatance he had with Longfeliow A great
mass of material has been placed at the bio
grapher's disposal and OF this he has m ade dis-
Greet use. The chapters relating to the poet :
ancestry, and to his youth and early manhood
passed in Maine--will be Of especial interest 10
the people Of this State.
The book is handsomely printed, contains an
excellent index, and is enriched with engraV.
ines Of scenes that possess general interest for
all and that are Of special interest to Portland
people. 1t is a subscription book, published
by Lee s. Shepard, Boston, and for sale only
By their agents. The agent FIR Portland and
vicinity is Mr.. j. @. Hays rJ, whose address
is Is Myrtle street.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-17
Fo,,rth ~ 1n1v calebration

A very full attendance of the committee and
many citizens met at the Mayors room last
evening to arrange details for the celebration.
Letters Of acceptance we're read from the Lew
iston Zouaves and Yarmouth band
Messrs Rand and John L. Shaw we're APP
pointed committee.on decoration.
An appropriation was voted to enable the
city military companies.to furnish the visiting
companies collation. ON their arrival in the
city. Lieut. Milliken of.the Blues assured The
committee that they should be well taken care
OF.
A representation from the trades was present
and discussed the position of their division in
the parade, and it is understood that satisfac-
tory arrangements will be made with regard
to all the facilities which may be required TO
make the affair complete success.
Messrs. Ballet and G. II. Lemson were APP
pointed a committee to arrange for bicycle rae
es, to be given on The morning of the Fourth.
1t is believed that this feature, which is a new
one here, will prove TO be great attraction 10
citizens and visitors There are about twenty
six Wheelmen in Portland all Ct whom will
probably appear.
Assurance was given that a credtable dis
play of fireworks will be given in the even
ing.
The Secretary was instructed to invite the
U. S. Battery at Fort Preble to take part in
the parade and sham fight
Messrs. McAieney and Prince we're appoint
ed to confer with the truckmen with reference
to their appearance in cavalcade.
The selection and preparation OF the grounds
for the sham fight were referred to tbs COM
mittee on military, Messrs. Melcher and Hal
lett.
A grand cavslcade Of citizens was proposed
and citizepr who ride ara il vited to meet with
the COMMITTEES next Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-17
ore About D. W. Thou pson,


ID. W. Thompson, the ieweller Of Liyermore
Falls who has been arrested and bailed on the
charge Of making the die on which imitation
bold half dollars we're stamped By Bieknell and
Harmon at Canton it is said by the Lewiston
Journal, claims that he made die simply for
the purpose Of stamping small gold bangles for
jewslry, and used it freely and openly in his
trade, as he supposed be had a right to do;
that he loaned it TO the other parties on their
representation that they wanted to use 1t Tor
the same purpose; and that while in thor pos
session they changed the die by adding the
words Unite States OF America" Thomp-
son further alleges that he never had any of
the bogus bonds, and never knew anything
about them. The correspondent says that
Bickneli and Harmon had suit made by
Whitney, the Liyermore Falls tailor, and be-
ing short of funds, they left $50 Washington
real estate bond as security for the balance due
Whitney is still waiting for them to call and
redeem the bond. They also bought horse Of
Carroll Wyman OF Livermore, and paid him in
similar bonds. Wyman coon ascertained that
the bonds wore worthless md claimed the
horse before the fellows had chance to g. Il
him. The bonds we're not printed at Canton,
bat purported to have been engraved by
the Excelsior Note Company Of Washington
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-17
Taken to bangor.

The body Of Hon. Israel washburn was
taken to Bangor for interment yesterday.
Shortly after ~ o'clock the pail bearers, Gen.
s. j. Anderson, George q. b. jackson, CoIlec'
or Fred n Dow, ex Governor Perham, John
d. Lord, Alfred Woodman, A. +. Mouton,
ESQ.,, and Hon 9. II. Libby met at the late
residence OF the deceased on Spring street and
escorted the funeral cortees to the depot.
President jackson rendered bis special car
to the funeral party aud this was attached "a
the regular one o'clock train for Bangor. The
fnderal party consisted OF Mrs. Washburn,
Misses Ada and Maud Washburn, Hon. Chas
r. Washburn, Captain Samuel b. Washburn,
u s Marshal Bisbee and II. q. Bradford OF
the Rumford Falls and Buckfeld railroad, Mr..
and Mrs. w. F. Milliken aud Mr.. aud Mrs
Peter McInitre Of Boston.
Burial services will be conducted by Rev
Mr.. Battles of Bangor, at Mt. Hope cemetery,
al 10 o'clock thia morning.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-17
Accidents


Mr.. Fred A. johnson, assistant electrician at
the Weston Electric Light Works. rear Lat :
easier Book, was grinding steel tool on an
emery wheel, Tuesday morning, when sms
chip of steel from the tool struck him 10 the
left eye, nearly destroying the sight. DIR.
Holt extracted the steel from the eye.
Yesterday afternoon as Miss George Lisk
was driving up High street her horse wes
frightened by a team behind him, and staritd
on run. He crossed Congress Square and
struck the fence in front OF DIR. Gordob's
Office With such force rs TO ''demsralze" the
fence and threw Miss Lisk from the carrias o.
Luckily she was not hurt. The horse ran into
lamr-pcst on New High street cleared him
self from the carriage, and then ran into a
yard where be was caught. He received o
injury. Miss Lisk had most marvellous
escape.
A horse belonging, It was said, to Mr. Scott
Kilborn Of Wocdford's, ran on Preble street
last night. A wheel caught In the railroad
track and was pulled eff, and in turning he
corner Of Preble and Cumberland streets the
horse and team ran into Mrs. Huntress's house
smashing window and doing other injury,
but melody was hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-17
PORTLAND GAs-LlGHT co.
Annual Report and Election of omcers

The annual meeting of the stockholders oil
the Portland Gas Light Co was held yesterday
afternoon. The President, Edward II. Daveis
made the following report
The consumption OF gas for the year ending
April 30 last, was AZ 600 feet, against as,
0oO feet the previous year, an increase Of
a'oooo oo ieet The number Of consumers ID
S,oso, an increase OF one. The number of street
lanterns IS 400, also an increase OF one. Forty
eight feet OF three-ineh main pipe only were
laid during the year.
The whole quantity of coal carbonized was
4,646 TONS and 1927 gallons of oil wele used
to enrich II, weighing 1894 pounds. There
were made 81 65l 900 feet OF gas, being WELD
oil about 50 feet per pound of coal and oil
Inc average candle power Il gas at the works
was ia, There have been sold 71,7lS bushels
OF coke, Tor which We have received vi, 800 go,
against 81 l6S last year.
The western section of benches In our retort
house, comprising forty retorts, will have TO be-
renewed this year, AZ cost of abont S2t00,
The wharf requires about 20 new piles and new
top work, which will cost about 800
The old holder is still serviceabe under Mr.
Yorke's skilful treatment, He has mar aged
10 cut out and remove the whole of the lower
section, and TO keep the upper section In place
has oolted he guide wheels to the bases
OF the columns. So long as he can keep IL go
ing the heavy expense Of q new holder will be
postponed. Our present holder capacity is am
Pile and would answer for n considerable in
crease of consumption. When we build a new
one, however, il will be prudent TO provide for
large increase In the future.
The following officers were elected
President--E. II Daveis.
Treasurer-Samuel Rolfe.
Direotors-Edw. I'll. Daveis, Esq, Thts. Cum.
mings, Ezra Carter, q. b. Merrill, w. w
Thomas, Jr, and Wm. II. Moulton, the latter
In place OF Samuel Rofe, Esq, who resigned
and had been elected Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-17
The Story Of the Jeannette


Mr.. Rasmon Lee Neweomh leciured at City
Hall last evening on the story OF the Jean
nette. IL was very graphic tale of tho now
historical vessels adventures The general
theme Of the departure of the ship. her impris-
onmeut in the ice, the retreat over the ice, the
storm ia which Chips boat was lost, the war :
derings Of the party ON the tunda I Siberia,
were touched on; and snh-s,rain Of intense
interest was maintained by the lecturer, who
depressed from his story whenever occasion
offered TO give graphic descriptions of tho ice
motions, the magnificent celestial displays.
hunting, and the inner life Of the crew of The
il lated ship. The little bits of local color
thrown in here and there brought the occasion
and scene treated Of closer TO the comprehen-
sion and sympathy of the audience than tie
NEST brilliant power OF narration could have
done He spoke, for instance Of the almost
incomprehensible difference the sinking OF the
ship made in the scene. Accustomed for two
years to see her as the only object on which
the eye, wearied with the monolonous waste Of
Ice, snow, and sky, could rest, her loss left a
void IL the sense Of vision, and il seemed after
she went down as if they were in an entirely
new and even more desolate world than be-
fore. AT the conclusion Of the lecture IS
views Of the topics treated in the lecture were
thrown on screen. Among these views was
one of the ,Ieannette in winter quarters, an
ether Of her dismantled Of her boats previous
to the sinking, the camp on the ice Jeanette
Island, Henrietta Island, Bennett Island, the
three open boats at sea, the landing, meetii g
with the natives, camp on the Lena, a reindeer
station, Yakuts in costume, the city Of va
kutsk, the city Of Irkutsk, and the pictures Of
all the officers Of the expedition.