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Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
nIsrRlCT UF SALISBURY, ss, Probate D Court, March IA, lSS5

D I-Ourt, MATCH IF, INN0
 Estate of Elizabeth O. Uhittenden late of ,alisbury in sald district, deceased.
 The court of probate Tor the district or Salisbury hath limited and allow ed six months estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. rhuse who neb lect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will b, leba red a recovery.
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- luested to mase immediate payment to the undeIsis ned
 LYMAN D. BREWSTER, v-. Danbury, Connecticut,
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
WAN ED.

A NE T AND WILLING GIRL. for General A HOuseWo ork. A, drsrs
 MRS GEORGE COFFING. March 1stf Salirb ", Conn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
CURRENT COMMENT.

AND SAVE LOTS OF TROUBLE.
Minneapolis Tribune
Why not appoint Mr. Kelley postmaster of
Augusta, Maine?
1T WOULD NOT BE STRANGE.
n. Y. Sun.
Wouldn't it make sensation if the Hon.
Roscoe Conkling should appear in the next
Democratic State convention of New York as
delegate.
THE SOUTHERN EDITOR REALIZES HIS CON
DITIoN.
Texas Siftings
When man nearly breaks his neck in
getting out of the way of a lightning bug,
SuppOSing it to be the headlight of a locomo-
tive it is time for him to sign the pledge.
FAINT HOPES OF A RETURN.
Providence Journal.
A denial from Vienna of the report that
Austria has rejected Kelley is good deal in
the tone of expressing hope that Aus tria
will be spared that painful necessity.
A DEMOCRATIC PAPER ON A DEMOCRATIC
CITY.
Galveston News,
The indications are promising that for
high art ballot-box stuffing Galveston can
knock the spots out of any city in this great
and glorious country
THE EIGHT DOLLARS A MONTH SCHEME.
Philadelphia Press.
The denunciation by the Grand Army of
the Republic at its national encampment last
week in Portland of the pension scheme
which PROPOSED. a,monthly. payment of IS to
every veteran of the war, irrespective of his
needs or disabilities, was dignified, manly
rebuke to an audacious Treasury bleeding
project. After this energetic rebuff the
would-be philanthropists, who would like to
increase their own political capital at the eX-
pense of the Government and the self-respect
of the old soldiers, win probably know
enough to keep quiet.
MIR. LOWELL ON THE MUGwUMP.
n. Y. Sun.
AT the Harvard Alumni dinner Mr. James
Russell Lowell partially defined the Mug
wump by classifying him with the monkey
81 find in coming back a new quadrumaneous
animal added to the accumulatiOns of science.
think there must be at this hour of the day some
imperectly stuffed specimens of it in this hall.
mean the Mugwump."
But there is no such thing as an imperfect
ly stuffed Mugwump. 1t involves contradic-
ton of ideas, Until the creature has been
perfectly stuffed he does not become Mug
WumO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

The commencement season has not failed
to revive and set in motion the annual edito-
rial joke on the college graduate. In the
midst of the flood Of paragraphs, informing
the young man that he will know more when
he has been out in the world year, it is re-
freshing to see in the New York Tribune an
able article free from this fine editorial irony,
noting the progress of the college and the
gradual advancement of the collegan. The
moralist who stands by at graduation to tell
the man at the foot of the class that he is
and will give better account of himself
than the valedictorian, because he has less
of the classroom to unlearn and consequent
ly a stronger constitution, knows when he
says it that he is talking nonsense 1t may
be a consolation to the low rank man, but he
wishes all the same that the valedictory
were his. But these anti-college men are
seldom content with this. They never stop
short of the generalization that the colleges Of
the day, while making each year more and
more pretentions in reality each year do
less and less to train young men for the part
they are to take in tAb battle of life. 1t is to
be hoped that this SOFT of talk. will soon go
out of style, and that the influence Of
the people with these ideas, whatever it may
be, may tend in different direction. The
fact is that American colleges were never more
successful in teaching the American youth
how to work, how to make his work tell and
how to make the best possible use of his nat
ural capacity and power than they are to-day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

The young volcano discovered about one
year ago, ten miles south of Santa Maria,
Cal, is still burning.
8Gen. Logan will continue to be known to
fame; a trade mark has been granted for
BLACK Jack" chewing gum.
A man in New York became so engrossed
in base ball that he failed to turn up, at his
appointed wedding. This was his first base
act
Strawberries, on which Paris green had
been blown from a neighboring potato field,
have occasioned several cases of serious ILL
ness In and near Easton, Pa, within week
past.
The whole humber of visitors to the New
Orleans exhibition was 1,15S,S40. The show
was open nearly as long as the centennial ex-
hibition at Philadelphia, which was visited
by 9,910,966 persons.
The following table shows the heights of
celebrated statues: Jupiter Olympus, 40 feet
Memnon,62 feet, Borromeo at Lake Magiore,
66 feet, Arminius in Westphalia (about) 90
feet, Colossus of Rhodes, los, Nero, about
21Sfeet, Statue of Liberty, 151 feet
A peacock died at Stapleton, Staten Island,
few days ago, which had become famous
throughout the island from his trick Of tax
ing drink at the bar whenever any one
would pay % cents to see him hop on the
counter and toss off a glass of ginger ale with
knowing bow to the party.
The lannon's cradle bridge over the Dee at
Abergeldie, which has been in use for near
ly century, and in which the Prince and
Princess of Wales and other distinguished
personages have often crossed the river, has
just been removed, to make way for hand
some and substantial foot bridge, which has
been built at the expense of the Queen.
writer upon coaching in London con-
cludes that the use of the whip is now nearly
lost art, one reason for which is that where
as in old times almost any animal was con-
sidered good enough for coach, and the
stimulus of the lash was necessity, now
only highbred and not overwor1ed horses
are employed, and there is little occasion for
urging
Two Illustrations of how men will not 'let
well enough alone" are given in the Arling-
ton (Texas) World. One was where plain
tiff, having secured $4,000 verdict against
a railroad company was dissatisfied, and got
only six cents on the next trial The other
case was that of a man who was acquitted of
murder, land went the same day and got
married"
In comparing Noah's Ark with the Great
Eastern the New York Sun says: The exact
size of Noah's ark has not been determined
definitely, but, according to Sir Isaac New
tons calculations, based ON his estimate Of
the length Of cubit in feet and inches, the
historical barge must have been 1852 feet
long, 1894 wide, and 81 Sc deep. The meas
ured tonnage of the ark was 1926 The
Great Eastern was $50 feet long, SO feet wide,
and SO feet deep, and she measured 2S,093
tons, Although the great Eastern was not
so well proportioned as the ark, she proba-
bly, had double the carrying capacity if her
coal and machinery were left out of her, be-
cause she was made of iron, and the ark was
wooden ship.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
FOR SALE.

E0 ACRES OF LAND on Main Street, in
w the town of Deering, miles from Port
land City Building, and ~ mile from Aliens Cor
ner, consisting of 80 acres of tillage and about 20
acres of wood land; it has a very large frontage,
lying on both sides of Main Street, and extending
to Gray Street, with very desirable building lots
on Main Street; part of it is particularly adapted
part if wanted For further particulars inquire of
J. W. ATKINS, on the premises, P. o., address,
Portland. Me. maY3Oeodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
SUMNER RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

beautiful Summer Residence situated on
- the shore of Caseo Bay, at Falmouth Fore
side, miles from Portland, with 20 acres of land
and island opposite belonging to the estate. Nice
orchard, good well Of mineral water, fine privilege
for boating, fishing and bathing. For further par
ticulars enquire at premises or address
MRS. r. JOHNSON,
marhendE East Daarinn Maine
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
THE PRESS.
TUEsDAY MORNING, JUNE 30.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The name and address of the writer are
Ia all cases Indispensable not necessarily for pub
LEGATION but as a guarantee Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

resents Mr.. Hubert 0. Thompson ara noting
else.
The New York Sun bluuts out the truth in
this fashion:
We tender our cordial congratulations to the
Hon. Hubert Q. Thompson. Und0r other names,
he was yesterday appointed by the President to
control the New York Custom House.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
PARLOR SUIT DEPARTMENT.

AS in Chamber Sets, so in Parlor Suits we dis
play some Parlor Suits of our own new and fresh
designs, and early purchasers will have the best
ment.
We have new pattern upholstered in Genuine
Embossed Mohair Plush in one color or in q COM
blnatlon of colorS, or in Notified Illuminated Plush
as the customer may desire. This set consists of
double-back Sofa gents large Easy Chair, latest
improved noiseless platform Rocker, large Recep-
Chairs for T-s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

We don't believe that anybody will have
the hardihood to suggest that the President
was deceived by Hubert o. Thompson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

The Chinaman who took one of the Yale
prizes could neither play base ball nor pull an
oar. This is an instance Of cause and effect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

One thing is clear in regard to the New
York appointments. Every one of them is
a slap in the face for Tammany Hall
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

1t is very exasperating for the rank and
file of the Democracy to watch Secretary
Manning's undemocratic attempt TO abolish
unnecessary offices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

The New York Graphic suggests trite
and timely motto for Harvard 1--WE lead in
scullership."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

1t is said that Russia views with alarm the
Salisbury ministry. This is borrowing more
trouble than is necessary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
Mrs. CaSweIPS ParIor Glasses
AND
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES & MISSES.
NO, 90 PARK ST.


VIII reopen Sept. 16, 1885. Special attention is
gwen to the common and higher English branch
es, Arithmetic, Book Keeping, etc Classes will
reclte twice week in the History of the Rag
msh Language as supplement to the-study OF
English Literature and English History; twice a
week IN the History of Art, beginning with the
snDlect OF Architecture; three times a week in
General Literature, beginning with the Odys-
Sey and reading analytically the Iliad, the Eneid
faradlse Lost, the Inferno, etc.; four times
week in Physiology; three times a week in
geology, and one lecture a week in Miner
al0gy, with the study and free use of collection
Of 800 specimens and models; four times a week
IN Greek, beginners class fitting for college;
three times week each in French and Ger
man Special students will be received in an
these me; classes large collection Of photographs
VIII De used IN the teaching of history mythology
and and. geography, English pronunciation a spe-
elalty III every class. So far as consistent with
the plan OF the school, the discipline of the public
schools IS maintained. Seats for day pupils and
places IN the family may be secured BY personal
application until July LIST and after Sept LIST. or
by letter at any time. Children under twelve
years OF age will not be admitted unless thew can
enter existing classes Number of pupils limited.
ie27 eodtoct
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

1t would be interesting to know if the ca
BILE statement that Minister Phelps went to
Lord Salisburys reception dressed like a
gentleman" was intended as a reflection ON
the rest Of the brilliant assemblage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
$4,000.

To suit Other, tastes in Parlor Suites we offer
still another STYLE upholstered in first quality Hair
Cloth. Like the Suites just mentioned the design
IS entirely new and the frames, which are of Solid
Black Walnut are of the very best make. 1t CON
sists of two-part black Sofa, Gents Easy Chair,
large Arm Rocker with Western Spring attach
ment, large Window Chair, Centre Chair and ex-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

Beginning with tomorrow we shall have
that new system of postage which makes an
ounce and not half an ounce the standard for
letters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

TOR sALE-5o Cottage Lots $50 will buy
IL cottage lot 4ox70 at Rock Bound Park;
choice of lots can be had within certain limit, on
high, dry land most of these lots are in sight of
Portland and the ocean. Apply to MRS. MAY
CHAPMAN, Rock Bound Park, Peaks Island,
Portland Harbor. "a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

The New Haven News reports Warden F.
w. Curtis, who attended the National En-
campment, as saying that ''oxen attached to
cart were worth IS cents an hour to do
hack duty about the streets" 1t seems to
us that Mr.. Curtis's estimate of the value of
oxen for hacking purposes is altogether too
high, and if he paid that amount in this city
he got badly cheated; for he might have had
a hack, with horses attached, for 80 cents.
But perhaps he had rather be hauled round
by yoke of oxen than by pair of horses.
The news from Afghanistan indicates that
Lord Salisbury and Lord Churchill will get
an early opportunity to tackle the Russian
bear. A month ago they did some vigorous
roaring, but that was when roaring on their
part was perfectly safe. Now their roaring
will mean something and the consequence
will probably be that the volume of sound
will be greatly modified. Since the mantle
Of responsibility has fallen on these Tory
leaders they have become much more conser-
vative. Even Lord Churchill is reported a
good deal sobered
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

We hear good deal in these days of the
failure of Republican administration to
build up new navy. 1t will perhaps be in
teresting to know how former Democratic
administration allowed it to be destroyed.
Admiral Porter in speaking of the loss of the
Norfolk navy yard with its disastrous conse-
quences, says:
1.-THE Department did not seem to reflect that
few armed tOwboats with marines on board could
have been sent from New York to tow all the yes
sells under the guns of Fortress Monroe. One tug
handled would have been master of the situation,
aud if the Navy Department had displayed a little
common sense in this emergency the government
would have been saved deep humiliation and
loss In ships, guns and stores not easy to repair
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
FOR SALE.
For Sale or To Let.

ONE Hundred good Packing Cases. Will be de-
" livered in any part of city at 25 cents each.
je16dh OWEN, MOORE & co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

Those are full sized sets of 10 pieces, well made
and attractive looking.
ES@Terms of credit on above sets to residents
OF Portland 81 down and 81 per week until paid.
We have 40 other different styles of painted,
Enameled and Mahoganized Sets constantly on ex-
hlbltl0n in our ware rooms. The above sets are
manufactured from entirely new designs expressly
for our spring trade, and are not shown anywhere
else in Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

COTTAGE situated at Old Orchard, known as
~ the Inskip Cottage. standing on the eleva-
Came and Miss Record; one Of the best locations
at Old Orchard; s rooms, all In first class repair;
also stable and lot If desired. For further partic-
ulars inquire of j. NJ ROBBINS,
je6du lewiston Me,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
AYERS
Sarsaparilla

my appetite and digestion improved, and
my health has been perfectly restored,
Sold by all Druggists.
Price 81; Six bottles, IS.
Prepared by Dbl. C. Aver & Co., Lowell,
Mass, Z, S. A.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

ENOR SALE OR TO LET-Beach property.
Il The Centennial House, Scarboro Beach, con
tanning 10 rooms and store also bowling alley
small cottage of rooms. Inquire of J. r.
ANDREWS, Saccarappa, for terms. 1872
EOR SALE-A forty horse power boiler and
IL fifteen horse power engine, now running;
anyone wishing to secure power can find good
rent If taken at once, and hold the business of
those who take power of me; Shafting Pulleys
Lathes, Machines, Platform and Counter Scales,
Solution, Tanks, &c. w. W. STEVENS, 81 Plum
ST 1910
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
FOR SALE.

THE retail coal business of the late J. H. Baker,
&C., together with the good will of the business;
been established Richardson's Wharf more
than twenty-five years, doing a good business,
and the only one that can be had. A rare oppor-
tunty for any one wishing to go into business,
wharf can be leased, possession given June LIST.
For particulars inquire of JOHN w. DYER, No.
Ia Union Wharf. may13dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
PAINTED ENAMEL CHAMBER SETS


Dark and light paneled with landscape mirror
combination panels and handsome ornamentation
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

IyOR SALE-The Mcmillan Pants every man
IL who needs strong, durable pair OF pants
well known Mcmillan wooden, with best of TRIM
mings, and patent rvet buttons !strictly all wool ;
every pair warranted price $3.50. HOLDEN &
DAVIS, 377 Fore ST., Sole agents for Portland.
22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30
WANTED.

WANTED-A situation by young woman to
w do table-work. Address NJ. r., this office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

ENOR SALE Steamer 'Lizzie." Said steamer
IL is 35 feet long, feet wide over all; hull
new last season, steel boiler and engine new this
season. and everything first-class will speed 10
to IL miles per hour. For further particulars,
quire of JAMES QUINN, 40 Commercial st. 1922
E lar Proof watch dog. MENASSEH SMITH,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-30

LNOR SALE-The Steamer May Queen, about
L AZ tons register. will be sold at public auc-
ton, at Franklin Wharf, Portland, on Friday,
June 26th. at O'Clock p. m. The steamer was
in good running order when laid by for winter
For particulars, inquire of ]. B. DODGE No. 1876
Commercial ST., Portland, Me. 22-1
EOR sALE-Phaetons, Top and Open Bug
IL gies, Concords, Village Carts, Express Wag,
ons, ETC., low for cash or on easy terms of pay
ment, also large stock Of Harnesses. E. E.
LING, Silver st. 1874
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24
SMITH & Co.

If there Is any of the varioas vices
of man damnable it is gambling. The
citizens of any and every community
should unite their force to suppress it
and the people of Oakley should nip
it in the bud. We have it from good
authority that several men from Col
by euchred others at this place out OF
their cash at game of poker recent
ly.-Oakley Opinion.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24
Better known in Colby as dad.
The Wa-Kecney World is acting the

The Wa-Kecney World is acting the
critic for the western part of Kansas,
and the role of fauit6nder seems to
be his calibre. The smallest techni-
cality does not fail to meet the eye OF
Tlton. and calls forth some sarcastic
remarks. Since Tilton was presiden-
tial electOr he is conceited enough to
imagine he is the western half Of Kan
sas. When the returns are counted
for Auditor next fall, the snigger
will feel highly gratified at his unani-
nous support.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24

The public we'll in the center of the
street is nuisance and a disgrace to
the town. The windmill should be
moved away entirely, good pump
put down. with a fence around the
we'll. and no stock allowed to be wat
cred at the place. The stock we'll can
he placed in Carp Lake, which would
accommodate all. The scene around
the town we'll resembles a barn yard
scene.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24

1t seems as though there were
enough land lawyers in Oberlin, but
there is certainly room for Mcbride.
the Kirwin land lawyer, who has
started just across the road from the
L. s. land office. He has been ac-
lively engaged in the land practice
for twelve years and has done an i'm
mense amount of contesting. Go in
and see him when you 60 to Oberlin.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24

Brooks stated before Judge Pratt
that he was innocent of any attempt
ed fraud, etc. This playing of the
innocent on the part of the old sim
ner is extremely ridiculous. Brooks
is grand old fraud and ut the bot
tom of the whole deal. Draw a pic
ture of Pagan. the Jew, from reading
Dickens OLIVER Twist" and you
have the self-righteous old fraud
sized up to nicely.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24

Judge Horton has written to the
Colby drug stores that unless they
continue to report to him, he will do
something dreadful to them. NJ. l..
Lacey is probate Judge of Thomas
county and not Judge Horton. The
Sheridan county officers have got so
used to taking fees that they grasp at
everything and send in a bill for a
possible balance.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24

1t would be cowardly in the extreme
to allow the ''stealers' to go unpun-
ished. They are in a tight place and
now is the time to squeeze.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24
CARSON. Iowa. Dec. 8. s

Mr.. EDITOR. kind friend is
sending me the CAT. but l don't
know how long it will last You will
oblige me by continuing it until you
see me. as | will be out there in about
two or three weeks. 1t is a big adj
vertisement for the country.
+. p. HOGUE.
Better known in Colby as dad"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24

The Thomas county, Kansas, CAT,
says: "John Bean, with his bride, is
expected back next week. The boys
are going to give him reception. 4"
We thought Johnny was acting queer
when he was back here recently, but
thought perhaps it was the Kansas
climate. Blade.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24

From the Cap Sheaf we conclude
that Grainfield is on the boom. Grain
field deserves a boom. There is not
town in the west that has more right
down good people as inhabitants than
Grainfeld.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24
COAL! COAL! COAL!

We have our coal house we'll filled
with the we'll known Cherokee Nut
and Lump coal, which we will sell at
bottom prices. Call and see us just
north of the CAT office.
SMITH & Co.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-24

Stevens would not give up the pa
pers that he came in possession of by
mistake and plainly addressed to
another party. Draw your conclusions
of Stevens.