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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
TT MEYER WAS LOST.

Mr.. and Mrs. Burpee have a great
habit OF arguing questions; now this is
all perfectly right if Mrs. Burpee
wouldn't get angry and fly all to pieces.
Tor she has a regular whirlwind temper.
A few days ago cheated debate sprang
up between them, and as usual Mrs. B.
got mad.
"Hold on, saliny," gently remon.
strated her mother, who CHANGED to be
present, "don't lose your temper.
"Huh," growled Burpee, thought
fully, "no use to put in that caution;
her internal temper has got too big n
hold on her to be lost,"-Atlanta Con-
] stitutton,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
A TEXAS FISu STnRY

Texas came to tho front with fish story
last week which seemed hard to beat. It
claimed that sea fish was found in the street
Of an interior town, ono hundred miles from
the coast, after heavy hail storm. The pccu-
lararity Of the fish was that it was alive and
Topping. This was a hard story to beat, but
Massachusetts, came to the front on Tuesday
and tells one that makes Texas blush. 1t is
claimed that after a rain storm at Pawtucket
over one hundred cells were found in mud
npddlo
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
Mrs. R0well's Defense.

The Utica Observer says: 1t is un.
derstood that the wife OF E. Newton
Rowell, Of Batavia, will put a defense
in the suit Of divc--oe and the possession
of the two children that has been begun
by the husband. The basis q ne 81
Tense will probably be the sllee g Nh. GT
sent Of the husband to the 81 Js;snse
terry charged by him m. Inc In husband
, w,'nes' and that ii was his duty and "a
' ,eaS His power to have prevented ~;
WI VIZ; ;hst having failed to do go, ne
cannot Az" succeed in . suit OF this kind.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
Tho Eight Hour Bill.

A long debate sprung up in the House on
the Eight Hour law, arising out OF the favora-
BILE report Of the Committee on Labor of bill
providing for tho adjustment of accounts Of
laborers, workmen and mechanics. After the
discussion. on motion Of Mr.. Hewitt CDem.),
of Ala, the first section was amended 30 as to
read as follows; That whoever, az a laborer,
workman or mechanic, is hereafter employed
by OR on behalf of the government OF the Unit
cd States shall be paid for each eight hours he
has been employed as for full days work
On motion OF Mr.. McMillen, OF Tennessee,
the second section was amended to correspond
with tho first section, so as to apply merely to
the future. 1t was stated by members that the
bill az reported would take s3O,OOO,OOO from
the Treasury.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
OUT OF DOORS.

Some time ago, on a very cold and
stormy day, an auction sale was held at
the New York Custom House. Among
the articles sold were lot Of old doors,
bought by a gentleman from Staten
Island. Mr.. b, the auctioneer,
rather surprised at the purchase, re.
marked:
CT. what are you going to do with
those doorsp"
The quick response was:
"Why, Mr.. B., You wouldn't have
a man out Of doors such weather as
this l'-Harper's "Drat0er.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
THE JOKER'S BUDGET.
WHAT WE FIND IN THE HUMOROUS
PAPERS TO SMILE OVER.
MORAL FOR HUSBANDS.

Mr.. Minks-"I don't know what we
shall do. have lost all my money in
the Grant 4 Ward failure"
Mrs. Minks-"I am not surprised.
Mrs. Finks was in to-day and said her
husband did not lose cent"
"That is strange. He was in as deep
as was."
"But he drew it out three weeks ago.
OF the request Of his wife,"
my gracious, you don't say So"
eyes, che and / both demanded mol
ey for our spring wardrobes at the same
time. Her husband yielded, but You,
my dear, refused. "-Phila. CaA
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
GONE TO PERDTI0N.

'T was fool not 10 follow my own
Judgment. knew if we sent the boy
away from home he would go to perdi'
tion," sobbed Mrs. Blimber, looking up
from letter which she had been read.
ing. -. >,
"Why, what's tho matter with the
boy ?" asked Mr.. B. calmly.
"Matter p exclaimed his wife, "he's
joined baseball club"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
ENTIRELY TOO HIGH.

DeaIer-"Yes, these strawberries are
perfectly fresh. Just received 'em this
morning."
Customer-"What is the price ?"
"Only twenty cents a box now."
examining the box "Too high too
high"
"Why, madam, twenty cents box at
this time Of the season is not at oil high.
1t is low"
II was not referring to the berries
"To what, then ?"
ITO the bottoms OF the boxes"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16

Day, were all acquitted in st. John, N. f.,
amid intense excitement
:, FIRES are made at night in the streets OF
Ioulon, France, to purify the city and pro-
vent the spread of the plague
The city of Panama is full Of thieves and
bad characters and murdercrs and robberies
are s:s'i;ieTt. Several attempts have been
made to fire the city, as well as Aspinwall.
LARGE numbers of Jews are emigrating
from Polal d to America.
The elections in Portugal for members of
the chambers of deputies resulted in large
majority for the government
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
AGRICULTURAL RELATIONSHIP.

II can't understand" said a Fort
Wayne man the other day, "why it is
that weeds always grow so much faster
than my vegetables and seem to thrive
so much better"
ooh, we'll" replied the friend, "you
must remember the earth is the mother
of the weeds and only step.mother to
your garden truck. "-Ho0sier.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
QUALIFIED FOR A NURSE.

Lady lin an intelligence oflice-m am
afraid that that little girl won't do for a
nurse. She is too small. l should hest.
tate to trust her with the baby"
Clerk--"Her size, madam, we look
upon as her greatest recommendation"
Lady-"IndeedP But she is 80 very
small"
Clerk-T know that she is diminu.
tive, but you should remember that
when she drops baby it doesn't have
very far to fall. "-Evening call.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16
A KENTUCKY COLONEL.

At o soldiers reunion, colonel who
hailed from Kentucky was invited tc
make q speech. He mounted the stand
and began a eulogy on the soldier.
Warming up to his topic, he exclaimed
with passionate fervor: "The soldiers
home is on the battlefield"
As he paused impressively, veteran
in the crowd yelled up. 'You always
were great hand at running away nom
home" ~
The silence which followed this re-.
mark became very embarrassing, and
the Kentuckian refrained from any
further remarks.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16

THIS is the bitterest Of ALTO wear
the yoke Of our own wrong doing.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-07-16

Be praised not for your ancestors, but
for your virtues
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
STABBED TO DEATH.
Henry Shaw, Mate of the Fannie
Skolf1eld Murdered at sea.
a CRUEL COwARDLY ACT.

News was received yesterday in this city of
the death OF Mr.. Henry Shaw, stabbed to death
recently at sea, whiie in the performance of
his official duties.
Mr.. Shaw was the first officer of the bark
Fannie Skolfeld, Capt. Turner, and the vessel
was on the passage from Rangoon to Chit
TAGGING. On the day when the fatal deed oc-
Cured, Mr.. Shaw had charge of the ship. One
of the crew, according to the report, was big
burly fellow who was inclined to be quarrel
some aud was loafing about the deck. Mr..
Shaw ordered him to perform some duty when
the man gave him an impudent reply. The
officer repeated the order, and turned to re-
turn to the quarterback. As he turned the
sailor sprung upon Shaw and, drawing knife
thrust it Into his body. Shaw managed to
creep from under his sssailant and reached for
weapon of defence. Before he could secure
it the sallor-whose name we could not learn
furiously assaulted Shaw the second time in.
hicting further injuries which it is understood
proved fatal The whole affair occurred SO
quickly and before any one was aware what
was going on that when assistance came it was
too late Tor the unfortunate officer. When the
ship arrived in port the murderer was handed
over to the authorities
Mr. Shaw was young man of much promise
and a native OF Durham, and hailing from Lis
bon Falls, although he has many relatives and
friends in Portland which is also his shipping
port
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13

The Cleveland procession last evening,
though premature-for it is characteristic Of
the Democrats to explode at half cock-wss
cratic managers; but the dozen traDsparencies
inscribed: Turn the Rascals Out" made it
impossible to disguise the fact that it was the
march of covetous men whose regard for the
inner man can only be excelled. in outward
appearance, by that cadaverous fowl that ap-
peared in the Argus yesterday.
The PROCESSION was arranged much better
than the one that took place in this city on the
eve of election. The cart was not before
the horse. The cavalrymen were a
shade more skillful in the equestrian art,
but their costumes were as homogeneous as
ever The ranks of the tall hat gentry
were so extensively swelled that they can no
longer parade under the proud title OF "busi-
ness men"-but they are all representative
Democrats, and some one remarked that there
was not another cast aside bearer in town. The
market mems company was the new
features of the show and attracted due at
tention. Many carriages were driven in the
parade and it is estimated that there were
about 1900 people in all in the line.
The line was pleasingly interspersed with
bands Of music. Many houses alcng the route
were handsomely decorated and brilliantly il
Illuminated with Chinese lanterns, red and blue
fires. The Cleveland Zoaaves made a fine
appearance in their neat costumes and carry
Ing lanterns instead csstorehes, and they also
marched well.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
MIR. virgins Testimonial.

The following letter from the Rev. a. H.
WRIGHT, Pastor OF st. Lawrence Street
Church, speaks volumesi in praise of the Health
Lift, system of physical exercise which is
growing In favor the more it is becoming
known.
From long acquaintance with the Health
Lift as system of cumulative exercise, from
the beneficial results of its use In my own case
and from actual knowledge of the benefit 9th
ers have received who have used il sysiemati.
sally and perseveringly, I am prepared to add
my testimony to it's great value as a simple,
safe and agreeable means OF physical exercise
for either man or woman. 1t will stimulate
the blood, induce healthy circulation, develop
muscular power and tone and strengthen the
whole system. Much more might be said in
its praise, but will simply add that il pc rsons
oil srdentary habits, like myself, who reqnire
more exercise than they usually get, or find
time to take, will commence the use of the
Health Lift, and continue its use with perse-
verance ara regularity under Mr.. Gauberl's
directions and cautions, l am satisfied they
will find the same cause have, to prize and
praise its excellence.
REV. A. III. WRIGHT,
st. Lawrence Street Church.
Health lift Room, 2O3 Middle ST., Portland,
Me-
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
JUBILEE SERVICE
Celsbra.ed By .he Congre.s s.reet Chureh.


The Congress Street Methodist Church held
a jubilee service last night ct the church.
After the usual services of prayer, scripture
reading and song, the pastor, Rev. E. T.
Adams, said: Tonight is the culmination Of
eight long years. We celebrate the removal
of heavy burden of debt, which has been ac.
complished by the united effort of this not
numerically strong church.
The committee on church debt reported as
follows:
Eight years ago tonight tie first meeting
was held to raise debt of So 988 83 on the
church, resulting in the appointment If
committee consisting of Messrs. III. 81. Shaw,
Isaac Hamilton, j. Knowlton, Mrs. A. Le-
mont, Mrs e. F. Beal and Mrs. j. Stevens. A
subscription of about $4,000, or one-haf of the
debt, with the interest, was paid and contri-
buttons secured for the balance which has
now been paid in full. The first church was
built In 1857 and was situated on Locust
street. on lsnd given by DIR. Clark. Its value
was $35OO. The present church was built in
1867. The contract price was $4,000, but the
Contractor was irresponsible and the building
when completed, cost about SIS 900. Five
thousand dollars was paid and, subse quently,
the debt was red uced to the f cures mentioned
above. The total cost, including interest, has
been above $40 600.
lev. MT. 0terllng spoke OF his great love Ior
the Methodist Episcopal church because of its
grand and worldwide unity, and for this
church in particular, and expressed bis great
joy at the glorious success achieved and entire
emancipation from debt.
Rev. A. s. Ladd complimeLted the heroism
OF the faithful few who had succeeded in the
accomplishment of SO much.
Rev. G. D. Lindsay rejoiced in the oppor-
tunity to be present on such an occasion. He
appreciated the effort as he was engaged in
similar one at Auburn, and wished them
God-speed in the future.
The following resolution was passed:
ResoIued. That this church and congregation
extend to Bro. Fl. Fl. Shaw their profound and
heartfelt thanks for his deep and untiiing in
terest and great skill, during our long pro-
tracted effort in the payment of our church
debt We feel and acknowledge that We are
largely indebted TO his wise management and
hopeful spirit for the success that has crowned
our efforts.
Excellent vocal music was offered by Messrs
Shaw, Montgomery, Cooper and Holden, and
organ yoluntaries by Miss Durgin and Mrs.
Plummer
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
GUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS.

6IUT FLOWERS, Ferns Smilax &c.. for Funerals
" Weddings and Parties. Funeral Desigps
Speciality. Flowers preserved. Parties supplied
at short notice. All work warranted to be first
class and at low prices. q. a. BENNETT,
sos Congress Street. no3d1m
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
Brief Jos,ings.

1t was clear, wind west, mercury 40 at a.
m. yesterday, 48o at noon, and 45o at sunset
The regular meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union will occur Friday at
2.30 p. m.
Mr.. Charles Ball, the painter, accidentally
inflicted a severe wound in his hand with a can
opener yesterday.
Mr.. A. M. Sawyer received letter yester-
day. announcing that Gen Kountz and Gen.
Austin would visit Portland Nov. 24sh.
DR.. Spalding addressed the class in pbysiolo-
gy at the High School yesterday on the anato-
my of the eye. Frozen sections of pigs eyes
served to illustrate his remarks.
Mrs. S. #. Pearson will conduct the chill
dren's meeting at the Gospel Mission this eve
ming. A good programme has been prepared.
All are welcome
J. 81. Moore has been appointed assistant
agent for the Methodist colored church, Mount
fort street, to collect money to help secure
that property. Rev. VIM. Matthews is pastor
and general agent.
The "Vincent" Chautauqua Circle will
meet on Friday evening of this week, with
Miss Alice Moses. No. lat franklin street 1t
cApcCtc euat cdCH VI tno u6mD5rb Will aubW6F
the roll-call with quotation from some
Greek author.
L. II. Neebe. G. W. Manning, of New York;
J. FL. Hill and wife, of Boston; Jos. P. Man
ton, Of Providence; Geo. 81. Jacobs, of Cin-
cinnati, o.; w. e. Miller, of New Haven, CT; ;
w. W. Woodruff, of New Haven; j. William
son. OF Belfast: Captain Scott, of Halifax;
are at the Falmouth.
On Tuesday evening last, a number Of the
boys residing in the neighborhood of franklin
street, called at the residence OF Mr.. NJ. G.
Mortensen, and presented Master Martin, son
Of Mr.. Mortensen, with a beautifully chased
gold ring. 1t will be remembered that this
was the boy who had his leg broken while
playing ball. short time ago. The little fel-
low was delighted at the kind thoughtfnlness
of his playmates.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13

Late last evening, while Captain Call, an
old shipmaf er. was patroliDg the Southwesterly
side of Smiths wharf, where he was employed
as watchman OF vessel, he made a misstep
and fell into the dock. His cries were heard
by seamen near by, and ladder was lowered
to his aid, but the captain being unable TO
ascend the steps, it was nect sssry for one of
the men to go down and fasten rope around
him. Later he was carried to the station by
the police aud the city physician summoned,
but his injuries we're not of serious nature.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
Maine postnI serxiee

The report Of the chief of the free delivery
service for the f.cal year ending June 80,
1884, shows the following business done in the
Maine offices:
Acknowledgements number of pieces of mail
matter handled by the four carriers employed
l4oS 4S5; average per carrier, 2,l21; total cost
OF service. So 433; per carrier $85S; per
piece handled two and three-tenths mills; local
postage collected, 81 ,122.
Bangor-Aggregate pieces handled by five carriers
1497 $40; average per carrier, 299 574; total cost
ana sx-tentbs mills local postage collected ST 697
Lewiston Five carriers; 945,617 pieces handled;
average, leS ,123 per CARRIER total cost, $3,907;
cost ker carrier. 81 cost per piece Lilo mills;
local postage collected, $779.
Portland-Eleyen carriers; 4,289,03o pieces han
died; average per carrier, 3S9, ,9l2; total cost.
lilo mills; local postage collected, $6.29s.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
New NEusic.

Oliver Ditson & Co. send us, this month,
with their fresh music, an unusual proportion
of sacred songs. Choir and other singers will
be interested. The pieces are:
o, Thou who of Sorrow, Song for Alto, Clapsson
Come unto me. Song for Soprano, Guonod.
Oh, let him whose Sorrow, Duet, Soprano and AL
to, Rubensteip.
D, Jesus, thou art standing, Air for Contralto,
Lassen.
Come Home, Air for Contralto, Lassen.
Beside the sacred songs, there are those OF q
different character.
Who'll buy my Blackberrics? Alto song by Annie
BarneIte.
Oh my darling Clementine, Comic Song by Percy
Montrose.
Six cary Days have passed, Song by Brahms.
New Flower Song, Piano Piece by Lange.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
Polo md Roller sLating.
AT THE BIJoU.

A letter was received last night from the man
ayers of the Biddefords saying they had accepted
the challenge of the Woodfords to play here aud
would be on hand tomorrow, Friday evening at the
Bijoc prepared contest with them. Both teams are
assured of fair play and the game will be rafting
one as the present Wood ord's team is heavy and
strong one 1he Bljous were twice defeated by the
Biddeiords and now Woodfords look out and play
game that will do Portland credit.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
SPECIAL ADYERTlSINa RAVES.

Advertisements appropriately coming under
the classification heads. WANTS, HELP WANT
ED, SITUATIONS WANTED, For SALE, To LET
BOARD and ROOMS aud LOST AND FOUND, not
exceeding forty words, will be inserted in the
Daily Press one week for twenty-five cents
If paid in advance.
When payment is not made in advance, reg
ular rates will be charged.
The large circulation of the PRESS makes it
the best medium for these advertisements.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13

At the annual meeting of Portland Lodge,
Mol, T. aud A. NJ, the following officers were
chosen:
Worshipful Master-Lindley M. Webb.
Senior Warden-Judson b Dunbar.
Junior Warden-Converse O. Leach.
Treasurer William o. Fox
Secretary George It. Gould.
Masonic frustee-kobert B. Swift.
Finance Committee-B e. Andrews, A. E. Chase,
John II. Hail.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13

sURBURBAN NEWS.


The Lyceum opened at Scarboro Corner Friday
night Oct. 31st. The attendance was good, and
there was lively time. The president, John H.
Harmon, presided. The subject for discussion was
the various political parties. The president called
upon H. F. Moulton of Scarboro to open the ques-
tion for debate followed by the secretary, G. M.
Sanders, Mr.. Moulion, G. H. Harmon, A. L. Fen
dersou and H. L. Milliken. Last FIJI lay eyenil g
the members met at the usual hour with good at
tendance of cizens of adjoining towns. The presi-
dent introduced Mr.. VIM II. Mclaughlin of Scar
boro, who delivered very able aud Instructive po-
ltical Lecture followed by discussion, in which the
gentlemen above named took part. 1t was very
INTEREST,", meetit g, and all were well pleased. The
next meeting is expected to be held Friday evening"
21st inst.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
The ssrailans.

The Grattsn LiteTary Association celebrated
their seventh anniversary Tuesday evening.
One of the members had promised the PRESS
full report of the proceedings, but he failed
to put in an appearance. The society will
therefore understand how it was no notice of
the affair appeared in these columns yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
mueicipaI Cours.

BEFoRE JUDGE GOULD.
TUEsDAY-Robert Cambell, John II. Perry. Ia-
toxicatoU. Each fined SO and COSTS
William E. Griffin. Common drunkard. Four
months in county Jail.
Cathsrine Hadzer. Search and seizure. Fined
81 and cost.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13

FEiHE McGlinchy Brewery lot with buildings
L. thereon. situated on Fore street, opposite the
Portland Compsnys Works, with frontage on
feet and containing 49, 1862 square feet Of land.
The lot of land and buildings, anu It's location, it
being both convenient to railroad and water trans
ing purposes
Also for sale. a Steam Boiler, Engine, Shaftfng
and Puleys, large copper boiler and tanks, and a
large copper refrigerator and grain elevator.
oot2S diff
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
Ore epent hoppeneth % them all.

EcCLEsIAsTEs, II, "A.
One event happens to all cooperative or as
sessment societies before they have existed ma
ny years. They fail. The country is strewn
with the wrecks of such organizations. Amy
agent of the UNION MUTUAL will furnish you
with list Of hundreds which started within a
few years with flaming prospectuses and ex-
trayagant promises, all of which are now dead
and buried with The money of the people WHO
patsouized them. The UNION MUTUAL LIFE
will insure you as cheaply as it is possible to
do, and furnish sound, safe, reliable permanent
Insurance that will be paid when due without
deduction or hesitation,
J. r. FERRIS,
Manager for Maine and n. II. AgeLoies,
Portland, Me
JAMES sINKrNsoN, Local Agent, Portland 4 Me
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
Reai fsn,are Transferx.

The following transfers of real estate In this
county have been recorded at the Registry OF
Deeds
Cape Elizabeth Julia NJ Smart to Annie NJ. Pills
bu Y, land. $500.
Gray-L. H. Leaveth to Julia A. morrill,, land.
$120.
Raymond A.Morrill to Ann Plummer, land
and building. S40O
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
For Sale.

GCHR. EMMA A. HIGGINS, of wellfeet, SO
- 48 100 tons. new measurement; built in 1859;
suitable for banking or coasting business.
Apply to JOHN III. RYDER.
oct26eodN Welfieet Mas.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
For Sale or TO Rent ON Most Ea
VOrable Germs.

y9VWO new two story houses situated on Fessenden
q street. Deering, on land of the Deering Land
Company twelve minutes walk of the Preble House.
Horse Cars pass every 15 minutes within 900 it,,
said houses contain square rooms each, with am
pie closets good atties and cellars and are provided
with Sebago water and other modern conveniences.
They are thoroughly built of first class materials
and are ready for immediate occupancy. BY adding
q small amount to the annual rental for few years
tenant can soon become the owner of good dwell
ling.
Also for sale 150 house lots in the immediate vi
cinity and one fine lot on Cumberland St., ell
len ST., Portland Inquire of Rollins & Adams, %
Exchange St., or f. o. Bailey & Co., Is and 20 Ex-
change st. oc22dn
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-13
Lobster Seizure.

On complaint of Mr.. Glendenning, of Long
Island, Deputy Sheriff Ii. r. Sargent seized
seventeen barrels of Holsters, CAUGHT In close
time, on the steamer Gordon yesterday. The
Holsters belonged to various parties between
this city and Harpswell, and were consigned to
New York dealers