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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

WANTED-Ladies afflicted with ISuperfuous
w hair to learn of simple and permanent
method by calling on Mrs. Rolston, No. IL Trow-
bridge Place, rear of Bracket Street, house with
piazza; first floor. Best Of references given.
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Farm for Sale or toilet

Farm Tor Sale or to Let,
One OF the best in the County; known as the
" Brooks farm, four miles from Portland. half
mile from the ocean; two miles from Cape Cottage.
Buildings first class; two houses; cuts about fftv
tons hay; cost about fifteen thousand dollars; will
be sold for less than halt the COST or let on
able terms. Fine place for summer boarders New
house will be let separate If desired.
S. L. CARLETON, Office $50 Middle st.
apr22dtf Residence 1l8 Congress st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16
m ARREAGRs.

MARRIAGES..
In Poland, May II, George W. Carpenter of Po-
land and Lizzie Brown of Vienna.
In Augusta, May 4 John Burns of HalloWell and
Miss Mary e. Flarighty of Augusta
In Waldoboro, May 2, Frank W. Jordan of Bel
fast and Miss Emily A. Dreamer OF waldoboro.
DEATHS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

when we are Dead" said Hawthorne, 1--WE
Americans begin to enjoy ourselves" This
may apply to New Englanders, but the climate
In some parts of the United States is not so
bad.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16
when Yeu Feel Blue

and your back aches, and your head feels hea-
Wy, and you wake unrefreshed in the morning
and your bowels are sluggish or costive, you
need Kidney-Wort. 1t is natule's great reme-
dy and never fails to relieve all cases of Dis.
sased Kidneys, Torpid Liver, Constipation,
Malaria, Piles, Rheumatism, &C. 1t operates
simultaneously on the Kidneys, Liver and
Bowels, strengthening them and restoring
healthy action. Put up in both dry and liquid
form. Sold by all druggists
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

A Brooklyn man played "Grandfather's
Clock" over to a canary dozen times a day
for four months, in hopes that the bird would
learn to sing it, AT the expiration of the four
months the canary died, and the man had S15
rent to pay on hand-organ.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16
LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-Saturday May 10, black oil cloth horse
~ cover. The finder will be suitably rewarded
by addressing the PORTLAND CEMENT PIPE g.
STONE CO., Box 1857. may15-1
VALE. FOUND SoID ND AT. Rnes Bros The
ty and paying charges. mayI5-1
Lost.
A N oynx pin, set with pearl. The finder will
IA please leave at 80 State ST., or this office.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

TyOR SALE-SS5O. Lodging house finely sit
It. uated at South end in the live city of Boston,
splendid set of paying dodgers; 10 rooms rent only
$50 month this is one of the best bargains in the
state to make good living and rent free. Address
G. W. AVERELL, IL Court St., Boston, Mass.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

AWTAkus
old I'm. Corn car lots. 20
new do, car lots. 69@70
Corn, bag lots, 6997U
iOats. car lots. A5946
Oats, bag lots. -. 45@46
Meal q ......66067
lCottonSeed. car lots % 90
iCottonSeed, bag lots30 90
SackedBran car lot.
20. 00@21t00
dc, baglots % 90
/ Nids, car lots.
$22@24 90
4 L. "a NAnE m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16
BUSINESS CHANCES.

FOR sALE-Run by present proprietors nearly
n aquarter of century, the STOCK fixtures and
team of one of che best provision stores at the
South end, doing fine paving business retiring from
business sole cause of sale. w. F. CARRUTHERS,
"A fremont Row, Boston. mayl5-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

HOB SALE.-Farm on Falmouth Heights
II contains forty-hve acres under good cultiva-
tion One orchard in full bearing and another of
two hundred young trees, besides pears, plums,
cherries &C., plenty of wood and never failing we'll
ises of s. f. STRoUT, OF JOHN G. PROCTOR, 9S
Exchange st. may3-2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

EOR sALE-S8oo buys fixtures and furniture
IL of Meat Market, near Quincy Market estab-
lished years. now paying upward of $500 per year;
good chance to do a Commission and Produce bust
for the money. w. f. CAKRUTHERS, "a Ire
mont Row, Boston. my12-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

ESOR SALE-4 interest in light and proflta-
Il BILE manufacturing business; splendid chance
for smart energetic man with $1,000; the most
thorough Investigation invited; best of references
given and required; goods manufactured pay pro-
fit of 200 per cent. W. F.. CARRUTHERS, "a Ire
mont Row, Boston. may141
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

PAYSON TUCKER, Gen'l Manager.
{. 4. BOOTHBY, Gen'l. Pass. u Ticket Agt.
Portland Oct. IL. lSSa oct12dtf
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NOR SALE $3.50; stock and fixtures and
NJ team of hrst-class Fish Market, paying $25
per week net profit; run years by present owner;
wood and coal connected; well patronized by good
reasons for selling. W. f. CARRUTHERS "a Ire
mont Row Boston, myl2-l
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WTANTED-Straw Sewers on old work. G.
w HILLMAN & CO., SO and 100 Cross st.

"ANTED-As secondhand Phaeton; must be
w in good condition, hung low, light, and easy
running; Address, stating price, P. o. Box, 1879,
Portland, Me. may14-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

LNOR SALE-Leasc, stock and fixtures of LIST
IL class family grocery and provision store with
tenement IL rooms connected, also good stable at
tached fine team, doing business of $3.50 per week
very low rent, located on of the main streets in
City of Cambridge, established years, a splendid
bargain W. f. CARRUTHERS, "a fremont Row.
Boston. Mol
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

EOR SALE-Saiboat and Tent either together
Il or separate. Boat % feet over all; tent IL by
16 with fly and pegs. Inquire at 662 Congress St.
mayS-2
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HOUSE ON NEW HIGH STREET FOR SALE
IA Contains ten rooms with modern improve
ments; desirable neighborhood and pleasant loca-
tion Terms favorable Apply to VIM. H. JERRIS.
maV6-2
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FOR SAGE,
NOR RENTAL 40 Exchange St., nice O.
Il fees, first floor. Enquire on premises.

TSOR SALE.-The stock and fixtures of con-
l. dictionary, fruit and cigar store. Enquire on
the premises, corner Congress and Lafayette st.
may13-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

EARN FOR sALE.-Situated one-half mile
L beyond Cape Elizabeth Town House, contain
ing 20 acres, buildings In decent repair. Enquire
of HIRAM LIBBY on the premises. ap9-6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

EOR Controlling interest in wood and
Il coal business, sold last year 5000 tons coal.
profits, 81 .OU per ton; Wood, 100 cords; best town
in New England; no bester chance for business; es-
tablished 10 years; live man with capital wanted
to increase the business. JOHN SMITH JR. & CO.,
40 Milk St.. Boston, Mass. may16-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

LNOR SALE-in Deering or will exchange for
Il City property, desirable two-story house, is
thoroughly built and finished throughout contains
ten rooms metal roof is piped for gas hot and cold
water. The lot contains one and five eighths acres;
horse-cars pass the door every half hour Tor the
city. Enquire of j. B. DONNELL, 80 Commercial
street, Portland. ruay8-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

EyOR SALE.-$700 bnys fixtures and team of
IL cash provision store Ia the City of Maiden,
business $500 per week, rent only 500 per year,
fine class of patronage, $1,000 per year above all
expenses can be made, best of reasons for selling
W. F. CARRUThERS, "a fremont Row, Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

EOR SALE--Boot and Shoe Store retaiD in
IL this city, on fremont street; profits 25 to 80
per cent; all cash trade will sell at value; bonus
asked; clean stock about So 900; no better opening
in New England for business. JOHN SMITH, JR.,
& CO., 40 Milk street. Boston, Mass. my12-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

TNOR SALE-Beautiful dining room and con-
II fectionery store on Washington St, Boston;
cheap for cash. will exchange for small farm with
good buildings; very large kitchen, and sleeping
room connected; fine soda fountain; large ice cream
trade; health and family, reasons for changing to
the country at once. G. L. POND & CO., 178
Washington St., Boston. may15-1
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EyOR SALE-An ice cream and confectionery
Il store on Washington St., Boston; living rooms
connected, large and very profitable trade; price
$500. Also for $500, very nice ice cream saloon;
large confectionery and fruit trade, 500 per week
profit. G. L. POND & CO., 178 Washington ST.,
Boston. may15-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

ElOR SALE-Two fine secondhand Phaetons
II in good repair; one Martin s. Pennell Just
painted; for sale by D. e. McCANN, Carriagesmith
Preble street. my13-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-16

NOR sALE.-House No. SO Gray street, in
L perfect order throughout. Inquire at AZ Ex-
change street. may13-1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16
Antiquity of the Lightning Rod.

Attention has recently been called to
the use of iron as metal for lightning
rods. In this country, where the SUBJ
ject has been let in the hands of the
manufacturers, lightning rods are made
Of pure copper, and consequently are
far too expensive for general use. In
France, America and other countries
iron rods are in vogue, and found to
answer the purpose very well, besides
being inexpensive. In Canada a
church was recently protected by q
round iron rod three-quarters of an
inch IN diameter, and welded at each
joint. The upper end of the rod was
drawn to point, and a damp ground
connection provided for the lower end.
The rod was secured to the church by
galvanized iron staples. The total cost
was under G3. While upon this sub
ject we may mention that Franklin was
probably anticipated in his discovery
of lightning conduction. According to
M. de Rochas, the ancient Etruscans
understood the art of guiding the light
ming. Servius relates that in ancient
times the priests ignited their sacri-
fees by lightning, and on one occasion
Tullus Hostilius was struck dead be-
cause he neglected the precautions laid
down by Numa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16
How Webster Defended Himself.
[Ben. Perley Poore.]

Mr.. Webster, in April 1916, made
some scathing remarks in the Senate
on resolution of the House, calling
for an account of his disbursements of
the secret service fund. This fund, he
explained, could not be expended by
direction of the President, and he
asserted in conclusion that all declar-
atoms, averments, statements, or insinu-
atoms made anywhere, or by anybody,
which imputed perversion, misappica-
tions, or waste of the public funds, as
committed or made by him while Sec
rotary of State. were utterly ground
less and false. Whoever charged him
with having misapplied the public
fund while in the State Department
had either seen the papers or had, in
some other way, obtained knowledge
upon the subject, or he had not. If
he had seen no papers, or had no
knowledge, then his imputations were
purely wanton and slanderous. IF he
had seen the papers, or had any
knowledge, then he would state what
he knew-if he knew anything which
would sustain his charge. Silence,
under such circumstances, was con-
elusive that he knew nothing, because
he was under no obligation of secrecy,
and in absence of all other proof he
would of course, tell all he knew, if he
knew anything which would in the
slightest degree bear him out. The
charge therefore, was made in utter
ignorance of any facts to support it, or
else with a knowledge that the facts
which did not exist would, if made
known entirely disprove it. AS to the
source of this miserable vituperation,
he had nothing to say. He was afraid
he should be thought to have paid too
much attention to it already. "Sir''
said Mr.. Webster, II leave the author of
these ISLANDERS where he is; I leave him
in the worst company I know of in the
world leave him with himself. -
Mr.. Jarnagin then desired to withdraw
his resolution, which was not allowed,
and the resolution was rejected by the
large vote of A to Mr. Turner, of
Tennessee, being the one.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16

pillars, black and green flies, gnats, lice
and other enemies to vegetables, and in
no way impairs the growth of the plants.
A peculiar odor remains and prevents
insects from coming again for long
time. Everybody give it trial and
see how nice it works.
A RESIDENT of Newburgh, n. Y, Mr..
3. III. Clarke, is said to haYe 200 differ
ent sorts of apples grated upon one
tree 137 of them in bearing last year.
This is very possible, but to secure a
handsome specimen of the growth it is
best that the whole head be of one sort
because of the great differences in
vigor and style of growth of different
varieties. Planters of this tree, with a
view to picturesque effect, whether as
single specimens or in avenue lines,
should ordain themselves for the WORK
by reading Bryant's beautiful lines on
"The Planting of the Apple Tree."-
[Selah.
WHEN in perfect health and condi-
ton an apple tree of full and stately
growth, whether in bloom or fruit, or
only in leaf and promise, is certainly
world as poets have felt and testified
through all ages. Some of the Russian
strain excel in richness of foliage and
in coloring of fruit-the widely planted
Astrachan Tetofsky, and Oldenburg
being examples. They have an erect
form, stately style of growth like that of
the Ewalt, Winter, Paradise and many
other American apples. In beauty of
blossoms and brilliance of fruit-color
some of the Siberian crabs excel.
In spite of the protest of many of
her best thinkers and writer's says our
Country Home-Great Britain shows a
tendency to become land of graziers
instead of cultivators. The returns
show that in 1883, as compared with
1882, there was falling off In area de-
voted to, grain and root crops of 214,-
705 acres. The total decrease in
wheat acreage was 100000 acres, but
there was an increase in barley and
oats. Permanent pastures increased
by 243,700 acres. It is an accepted
fact, however, that dairying, poultry
keeping and gardening are on the in
crease, especially in Central and South
ern England, but we have not the fig
ures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16
A Transparent Fence.
[From the San. Francisco chronicle.J

From the San Francisco Chronlcle.J
Every person who has been to Oak
land on the narrow gauge route since
the new depot was opened has, no
doubt, noticed the high fencing that
separates the wagon road on the trestle-
work from the railroad tracks. A few
weeks ago it was discovered that by
looking out the windows of the cars and
steadily at the fence, full view of Oak
land, the surrounding hills, the vessels
on the creek, and even the sea-wall,
which is comparatively low can be dis
tinctly seen. Inquiry disclosed the
TACT that the fence was only transparent
during certain hours of the day-that
is, one can only see through it when
the fence is. in the shadow of the cars,
and that when the san was shining on it
it was simply a big board fence, shut
ting out the view from that side. The
fence itself was inspected. It is con-
structed of half-ineh boards, and is
closely built, the boards being only
about an eighth of an inch apart, and
the only way that the matter can be ac-
counted for is that the cracks are all
run into one. It is the same pr.nci pie
that prevents person from seeing the
spokes on the big wheel OF bicycle
that is being driven fast. and which en-
ables one to see clear through the wheel
as If it were large hoop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16
An AnemOne'S Live MOrSel.
From the San Francisco CALI

From the San Francisco CALL
In one of the apartments of the San
Francisco Aquarium, the interior being
plainly visible through the plate-glass
front, are q number of sea anemones,
or sea sunfowers, about three or four
inches in diameter, clinging to pieces
of rock, and among them several young
halibut. Near the front, in plain view
of the writer the other day, was a hall
but about five or six inches long in a
natural horizontal position, with his
nose just touching the center or mouth
of the anemone, apparently feeding.
Looking closer it was observed that
the anemone was in motion, and In a
short space it was doubtful whether
the fish or anemone was the eater.
Presently the Intellectual struggle of
the fish to loose himself denoted his
capture. It seemed that the finny ma
rauder had pushed his nose against the
innocent-looking mouth of the plant In
pursuit of food and was caught. The
face of the anemone, which had previ-
ously been fat and circular, like its
namesake, the sunfower. became con-
cave and closed up and around the
head of the fish, elongating itself for
the purpose, and in about five minutes
the head was covered entirely to the
giIls. While closing the plant raised
the fish to vertical position. Soon
the head was covered to the gills; it's
respiration almost stopped.
At this juncture the writer's pity for
the fish prevailed over his curiosity
and he released the prisoner. In two
minutes more it would have passed, or
at least SO much of of it as would have
answered the purpose, into food for
the anemOne.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16
Italy's Celibate Army.

The italian army has for some year.
been known as legion of Benedicks
For many years it was royal rule that
no officer holding his majesty's commits
sion should marry unless he possessed
a certain amount of private income.
Italy is not rich nation, and the sub
alterns of it's army are not wealthy. The
consequence is that married officers
have been the exception, not the rule,
in Italy. The grievance in this
light the rule has been regarded by it's
victims-was recently brought under
the notice of his majesty, and the King
has now relaxed the regulation. fixing
the marriage income of his officials at a
point which will enable gallant gentle
men to enter the bonds of matrimony
in the broad light of day, as becomes
the action of the soldier, instead Of mar
rying in secret and repenting at leisure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16
OPPORTUNITY.
BY R. s.

The time 10 launch is when the tide is in.
Be ready, then; fear not to sail away,
Nor listlessly await better day
Too long to wait is never to begin.
The time to launch is wher the tide is in;
While bright the eye, the hfe-blood quick and
free.
With holiness lad, set out upon the sea.
Renown is free for all to win.
But it is not enough to launch and sail
Not always placid is the oceans breast.
Nor ever the furious elements at rest;
And every bark at times must meet the gale.
Look out, then, for hidden reefs of sin; ss-sr
H cad not toward dishonor's fatal rock; ats
And should misfortune like lightning stroke
SILVER the mast, keep heart-set out again.
Have courage and steadfast faith and aim. ~
Both hands upon the helm, and face toward
Heaven;
And though thy ship be often tempest driven,
Twill some day anchor in the port of fame
There was never cloud portentous in the sky
But that beyond it blazed the glorious sun, s.
And if sometimes fate seems on thee to frown,
Be sure thro' al there beams friendly eye.
Conscience the anchor, courage thy oaken bark;
Forward" the motto; thy royal goal, success:
A Fathers hand to cling to in distress E
Press with confidence toward thy lofty work
Wait not on shore for one to help thee in; e
With thy own strength push out and sail away,
Oh, wait not ever for better day
The time to launch is when the tide is in. Fl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16
IT'S JUNE,

Inc mems are scratching in garden beds
Destroying the tender shoots;
HE butterhy's seen in the meadows green.
Folks banker for early fruits.
me youth Is wearing his last years straw,
The girls are in muslin dressing,
Inc gust clouds fly when the air is dry,
And the watering carts are missing:
and brightly CLOVIS these balmy nights
The shield of the rounding moon.
The small boy battles in his fiesb-hned tights
All signs proclaim tbs Junei
-SOnIeTUiLLe journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16

AT Coney Island shooting gallery
the other day the Marquis de Leuyille
held an eight-pound rifle out at arms
length with one hand and put the bull
let into the bulls eye four times out of
FIVE shots.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16

EMILY FAITHFUL has made herself
solid with the reviewers of her coming
book by saying that "there is no
country in the world in which husbands
are so good, SO kind and so afectionate
as in the United States"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16

PoMpADoUR laces are much admired
for summer toilets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-16

The time o launch is when the tide is in.
Be ready, then; fear not to sail away,
Nor listlessly await better day
Too long to wait is never to begin.
National Republican., 1884-04-02
Mrs. schramm Acou,t,ed.

Mrs. Anna T.. Schramm was placed on trinl
in the criminal court yesterday morning on
the charge Of the larceny of S7Oi from Henry
ID. Kelly in February last. After the tcsti-
mony Of Kelly Mr.. Taggart, assistant district
attorney, stated that the witness had taken
the government by surprise and told an en-.
tirely different story from what he had told
previously, and it was chiefly on his testi-
mony the grand jury found the bill. Judge
Wylie said he supposed the fact was that
Kelly was drunk all the time, and did not
know what he had said tho day before or was
was likely to say tho day to como. ltseemed
now he had changed his mind and believed
the defendant was honest, and as the govern.
ment had abandoned tho case he should
direct the jury to return verdict Of acquit-
tal, which was done.
National Republican., 1884-04-02
Mat. Nickerson,s An.yyer.

In the case of Emma G. d. Nickerson, by
her next friend, James c. Derby, against
Azor II. Nickerson, w. b. Matthews, and
Lena Diller Carter--sometimes Lena C. Nick.
erson-for receiver, &C., Mr.. Totten yester.
day filed Nickerson's answer. 1t is sworn tc
by Nickerson before the United States CON
sular agency at st. GATHERINGS, Canada
March -, 1854 Nickerson denies that
Washington has ever been his legal resi-
dence. He SAYS that on June 20, 1882, he
was retired from active service at his own
request, and proceeded to his home, and on
July he so reported; that since he has spent
his time in Washington, New York, and
elsewhere, and since July Q, 1888, has been
living in Canada under medical treatment
lie denies that he 10 now or ever has been a
fugitive from justice, and again rectes that
he was legally divorced from complainant.