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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11

IMPERIAL CAKE.-Rub three quarters
Of pound Of butter to cream; add
the yolks Of ten eggs and one pound Of
sugar, stirring until it is very light and
foamy; then gradually add one pound
OF -four, half pound of blanched and
finely powdered almonds, half a pound
OF citron cut into small pieces, one
pound of stoned raisins and one wine
glass Of brandy. Bake in loaf pans in
a moderately hot oven Cake thus made
will keep for months.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11

The LATEST woman in the world died
recently, and some of her neighbors pro
pose to put this old-time, practical epi
tibet on her tombstone as expressive oil
her feelings as she passed away from the
cares and labors of earth:
There was an old woman who always was
tired;
She lived in house where no help was
hired;
Her last words on earth were: e Dear
friends, I'm going
Where sweeping amt done, nor churning
nor sewing,
And everything there viii be just to my
wishes,
For where they don't eat there's NO washing
of dishes,
And though there the anthems are con-
stantly ringing,
|. having no voice, shan't be called TO the
singing.
Don't mourn for me now, don't mourn for
me never,
For I'm going to do nothing forever and
ever"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11
Indian sword Performers.

The favorite sword for performing
feats in India is the gauntlet-handled
pata. The swordsman will first show
the keenness of his weapon and his
command of its weight by cutting in
two leaf laid fiat ON the outstretched
palm of friend or by cutting a cloth
hanging loose in the air. He will put
one sword on each hand, and, so arm
ed, springing from his feet on the bare
ground, will throw sumersaults back
ward and forward, following each
movement with wondrously compli-
Gated and simultaneous gyration of both
swords around his head and body. He
will have the naked sword, more than
five feet long, double-edged, sharp
pointed, and keen as razor, dashed
from the back of his neck down his
back, and will again, from his naked
feet, repeat the somersaults. Again,
with sword and shield in his hands, he
will leap headforemost through the
stretched-out loop of rope, held by
two men at the height of their heads, as
a circus-rider leaps through paper
hoop, and light safely on his feet. Small
wonder if the gaping crowd of specta-
tors applauds voeiferously; that the car
pet of the plucky athlete is soon cover
ed with q harvest of small change; and
that the recurring festivals, with these
profitable opportunities. prevent the
knowledge of the old sword play from
dying out. -Biacksoood's Mdgdsine
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11
Ayers
CherryPeCtOral

Should be kept constantly at hand, for
use in emergencies of the household.
Many mother, startled in the night by
the ominous sounds of Group, finds the
little sufferer, with red and swollen face,
gasping for air. In such cases Ayers
Cherry Pectoral is invaluable. Mrs. Emma
Gedney, 1853 West rs ST., New York,
writes: "While in the country, last
winter, my little boy, three years old, was
taken i'll with Group; it seemed as if he
would die from strangulation. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral was tried in small and
frequent doses, and, in less than half an
hour, the little patient was breathing
easily. The doctor said that the Pectoral
saved my darling's life." Mrs Chas. B.
Landon, Guilford, Conn.,, writes: "Ayer's
Cherry Pectoral
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11

The Kaffir, although a polygamist,
never ill-treats his wives But in wal
the savage nature predominates. AL
the female captives are divided among
the warriors, the younger ones being
retained, while those who are too old tc
work are killed The price of girl. oil
an .'entombi. as she is called, is from
ten to fifteen cows, sometimes more,
according to her comeliness- The
sutton can pay for his bride ON the
installment plan, COW or two at .
time.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11

'I'D like to look at some of your check
suits" said the dude customer to his
tailor.
"And I'd like to look at the check for
your last suit replied the merchant.
The dude considered himself check
mated, and passed out onkers States
man.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11

Very warm, light blankets and feath-
er-cloth are now made from the waste
feathers of domestic fowl and game
birds
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11
Saved My Life,

and also the life of my little son. As he
is troubled with Group, 1 dare not be
without this remedy in the house.. Mrs.
j. Gregg, Lowell, Mass, writes: MY
children have repeatedly taken Ayers
Cherry Pectoral for Coughs and Group.
1t gives immediate relief, followed by
cure Mrs. Mary E. Evans, Scranton.
Pa, writes: 81 have two little BOYS. both
of whom have been, from infancy, subject
TO violent attacks of Group. About six
months ago we began using Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, and it acts like charm. In a
few minutes after the child takes II, he
breathes easily and rests well. Every
mother ought to know what blessing
have found in Ayers Cherry Pectoral.v
Mrs. VIM. C. Reid, Freehold. N. j., writes:
"In our family, Ayers medicines have
been blessings for many years. In cases
of Colds and Coughs, we take
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,
and the inconvenience is soon forgotten
PREPARED BY
DR. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by all Druggists.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-08-11
Gents Furnishing Goods.
MATTINGS, ETC.

ARE all going at prices that win enable
you to make your purchases for % per
cent. les than Last Season.
We Fear no Competition, our prices are
Rock Bottom.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.


Mr.. c. p Foster of Waterville has secured
the contract to build the Main street school
house in Lewiston for $4,000.
Today Lewiston will vote on the closing of
the city liquor agency, the warrant for a
special meeting having been issued.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
The citizens of Presque Isle are making
great preparations to receive the Atwood eX-
ploring party. They have selected as COM
mittee: Hon. Thos. III. Phair, Hon. f. Wig
gin, Hon. J. B. Hall, A. G. Perry Esq, and
George III. Freeman, Esq, and ladies. This
committee intend to meet the party at some
point, conduct it to Presque Isle and there
provide entertainment.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The main pipe of the Brunswick water
works has been completed.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Mr.. Otis M. Moore of Waterville, is soon
to issue book descriptive of Pennington
interests. 1t will contain a concise history
of the town, an account of its business de-
velopment, a description of its beautiful
scenery, a survey of its manufactures and a
business directory
The reunion:of the old pupils of the Phil
lips High School bids fair to be one OF the
events of the year in Franklin county. Hon.
Prince A. Sawyer is at the head of the COM
mittee of arrangements and the Grafton is to
be delivered by Rev. A. III. Heath of New
Bedford, Mass. The poem will be by Judge
James Morrison.
The disposition of the town clock fund still
vexes the people Of Pennington. Two meet
ings were held last week. At the meeting
Monday it was voted to appropriate the fund
to the Improvement of the common, and a
committee was chosen to wait upon Mrs.
Belcher, the trustee, and learn if the fund
was available for the purpose. At the
Thursday afternoon meeting it was reported
that the committee had not been able to see
the trustee personally but had written her a
note to which the reply in substance was
that as the fund had been raised for a spe-
cifc purpose, and as it had already been
rendered to the Methodist Society for that
purpose-a town clock, the trustee could not
agree to turn the fund in for any other pur-
purpose. On the part of one there was an
out-spoken disposition to go to law about the
matter at once, but wise counsels prevailed
and committee of three, consisting of A. IL.
Abbott, A. NJ, Capt. f. V. Stewart, and
Hon. +. G. Butler were appointed to con-
suit dsinterested counsel to ascertain If the
surviving members of the investing commit
tee of the old town clock fund have authorl-
| ty to direct or advise as to the appropriation
of that fund"
KNOX COUNTY.
The Rockland Opinion says that there IS a
young lady in Warren-the daughter OF Mr..
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
RESULT OF a STRIKE.
Squires & Co. Likely to Close Their
Extensive Packing Works.

BosToN, July 25.-Some weeks since the
men employed by John P. Squires & Co.,
pork dealers, of Cambridge and Someryille,
asked for an advance of wages, which was
refused by the firm on the ground that the
business would not warrant it. The matter
was taken up by the Knights of Labor, who
asked that the matter be settled by arbitra-
tion. The firm refused to recognize any out
side interference, and matters have since
been in a very unsettled condition. 1t is now
said Squires proposes to adopt radical course
in order to bring affairs to crisis. It is re-
his entire force of 700 men, that he will then
offer to employ all who are willing to return
upon his terms as regards strikes, labor or
ganizations, &C.. that if enough return to
enable him to continue work he will do so
if not he will close his extensive establish
ments in Cambridge and Someryille, and re-
move his entire business to Kansas City.
The works are the largest of the kind this
side of Chicago, and much interest is felt in
the result Of tomorrows action.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
IN NEED OF FOOD.
The Canadian Government to Send
Relief to the Suffering New
foun dIanderS.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., July 25.-The Canadian
government will send a steamer from Quebec
to the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador
to carry such donations as charitably dis
posed persons may desire to send to the
starving people there. In Quebec alone over
$1,000 worth of provisions has been sub
scribed so far. The suffering of these stary-
ing, ill-clad fishermen has been known for
over month"; but the above is the first step
taken to relieve their distress Deputation
after deputation has applied for aid in vain,
and an Indian guide and government inter
prefer, who has just returned from Cape
Chedly, extreme northwestern point of Lab
rador, reached by sledge, gives heartren-
dering account of terrible destitution and
suffering which Esquimaux and Indian farm
ers are enduring along the Labrador coast
On Cape Chedly 250 souls are distributed
over an area Of sevaral miles. The entire
food supply gave out early in March. The
cold was intense, and many of the older peo-
pie died of exposure and lack of nourish-
ment. On June -, when the guide left, the
mercury stood Is degrees below zero, and
had been lower. The ice for several hundred
miles was solid for depth of from 10 to 100
feet, and snow was piled mountain high. At
least so persons have perished since March
OF
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
MAIN G.

w. w. EICHELBERGER,
Sergeant, Signal Corps, U. S. A
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
THE CREELY EXPEDITION.
False Statements Corrected by one
of the Members of the Party.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 25.-Recent state
ments made by Maurice Connell, a member
of the Greedy expedition, were today shown
Julius r. Fredericks, a member of the eXpe-
dition, who is now engaging in business in
this city. The statements of Connell were to
the effect that it was doubtful if the Ameri-
can flag was really placed further north than
the English flag, that Greedy himself was
suspected of stealing food, that Henry and
DR.. Pavey were falsely accused of doing so,
and that Greedy caused Henry to be shot for
an offence which he condoned in Others To
a reporter of the Journal Sergeant Freder-
icks said with some warmth that the state
ments are almost entirely false. | myself,
saw he, Henry stealing food on three. differ
ent occasions, and the party demanded his
life on three different occasions before Gree
ly would allow it to be taken. Henry was a
prisoner during greater part of the winter
because of his thefts, and the guard was
taken away from him only when so many
had died that it was impossible to guard
him longer. am satisfied Dr. Pavey stole
some of the food and Whistler acknowledged
that he had done SO. Some of the men sus-
pected that Greedy also stole food but nobody
had any direct evidence that such was the
case. The statement that there is doubt If
the party reached the farthest point north is
false, l was one of them who reached Cape
Main. There we found record of the En-
glish that it was the farthest point reached.
| know that Lockwood and Brainerd went
further
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
Trial of the Anarchists.

CHICAGO, July 24.-In the Anarchist trial
this morning Geo. B. Miller was the first
witness, who testified that he found the
three bombs which Seliger put under the
sidewalk when given him by Lingg; there
was also some fuse on the ground two OF
the bombs were made out of gas pipe; they
bomb was round, made out of lead, and had
a bolt running through it; the bombs and
fuse were found in front of the witnesses
house. No. 80 Sigel street.
James G. Miller testified that he knew
Fielden. He saw him on the lake front last
fall and heard him address a crowd there
In the course of his speech Fielden said the
workingmen were justified in obtaining that
which was theirs, and which was withheld
from them by the rich. He said equality OF
possession was what was wanted, and that
to obtain this the laborers were justified in
using force.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
other Games Saturday.

AT Boston Philadelphia, IL; Bostons, s.
Base hits-Philadelphia IA; Bostons, H.
Philadelphias. 8; Bostons, II.
var At s. New New
Yorks, 1. Errors-Washingto Z; New
Yorks, 7.
At Chicago -Chicagos, s; Kansas Citys, Z.
Base hits-Chicagos, s; Kansas Citys, 10.
Errors -Chicagos, 8; Kansas Citys, Z.
At Detroit-Detroits, z; st. LOUISE. Base
hits-Detroits, g.; st. Louis, g. Errors-De-
troits. 1 st. Louis, Z
At Bangor-Bangors, .; Belfasts, 3.
NOTES.
After today the Boston Blues do not p lay
in Portland until September %.
A game of pail on the Fort Preble grounds
Saturday between the LocustS and the u. s..
S, SWatara'S nine resulted in victory for
the Swataras by score of % to 10.
Munce, of last years Portlands, is going to
sue the Portland Association to recover
S11.25, alleged to be due him in payment of
his railroad fare to his home.
The Portland management has offered S25
for information convicting any of the players
of gambling or drinking.
The Portlands have played twenty nine
games on the home grounds this season, and
have won twenty-three of them.
The Portlands play four league games this
today Lawrences, Wednesday and Thurs
day; and the Newburyports Friday. Friday
will be ladies' day, and they will be admitted
free to grounds and grand stand.
Just before the game here last Tues
day, gentleman handed the official scorer
an envelope bag Sen 20 Dill With wit the
player Of either club who should make a
home run in the first five innings; if no home
run run is made, to be given to the player who
makes the best batting average during the
game Davis Of the Brocktons made a
Rome RIM in the third inning, and was given
the bill by the umpire,
The Newburyports have not won game
from the Portlands on the grounds of the
latter this season, nor have the Portlands
won one on the NeWburyport grounds.
Bond has been released by the Brocktons.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26

will by mutual concessions reach an under
Standing within the next three or four days
on the legislative bill without further confer
ence The action @ Of the eonferees in the sun
viii depend largely upon the disposition made
by the House of the silver certifcated amend
ment The conference upon the deficiency
bill will be little more than formality. The
most important of the miscellaneous measure
of general legislation now in the conferenc ce
bill repeating the preemption and timber cul-
ture law. There is radical difference be-
tween the two Houses in respect to the Sen
ate amendments of this measure, and some
members of the conference committee express
apprehension that it will prove to be irrecoH-
cfliable in the consequnt failure of the bill to
become a law at this season.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
scANDAL-MoNcER SHOT.
August Fehr Fatally Wounded by Au-
gust Ostler at Newark, NJ. j.

NEW YORK, July 24.-August Ostler in
Newark to-day, shot and fatally wounded
August Fehr, who had been telling bad
stories about Mrs. ,ostler.. Ostler, years ago,
when poor machinist in Germany, fell in
love with maid of high degree. She re-
ciprocated his affection, but her wealthy
father refused his consent to their marriage,
and sent her to live with relatives in Ameri-
ca until she was cured of her passion. She
ran away from her new home, and went to
work for "a living. When she had saved
money enough she sent for her lover in Ger
many, and he crossed the ocean and married
her. They started saloon in Newark, and
Fehr visited the place frequently. He abused
the freedom with which he was received, and
told stories discreditable Mrs. Ostler. She
made complaint against him, and yesterday
the magistrate fined him $5 and early this
morning the two men met and quarrelled.
Fehr made more offensive remarks about the
wife, and blows were exchanged. In the
ser scrlmmage anla Ostler pulled out little revolver
ing, his abdomen. Then he put up his pistol
and coolly walked away. The doctors at the
Newark hospital say Fehr cannot live.
Ostler is under arrest
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
LOOKING SERIOUS.
The Mexican Government Deter
mined Not to Give Cutting Up.
His Case to be Transferred to the
District Court.

ELPAso, Tex, July 25.-The excitement
on both sides of the river among the Mexi-
cans, as well as Americans, has been SO
great that both governments have concluded,
for the purpose of allaying it, to conduct
brought before Judge Castineda last evening
and informed that his case had become of
such national Importance itweuld have to be
transferred to the First District Court, where
sentence would be pronounced at some fu-
ture day. Consul Brigham tried to learn
when the trial would take place, but could
get no satisfaction 1t is now thought Mexi-
co is determined not to give Cutting up. The
situation begins to look very serious
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26

ling the extra yield of last year. Early pota-
fair prospect for late varieties. The po-
tato bug has disappeared to a large extent,
but other pests have come. Potatoes ought
to be as plenty as last year. The rice crop,
the one most promising is now being har-
vested in many localities. AS usual the ap-
pie trees are tickle. There was generally pro-
fuse blossoming and in many spots the yield
of fruit will be as large as last year but in
others early fruit has fallen and the crop will
be only an average one. Berries are and will
be quite plentiful and for minor crops there
are generally indications of success.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
GENERAL NEWS.

Judson Palmeter, formerly editor and pro-
prietor of the Sword of the Spirit of Detroit
Mich, committed suicide Sunday night by
shooting through the temple. He was IS
years old.
James Boyce, who in a, quarrel about
week. shot and killed David Purdy, was Sat
urday held for trial on a charge of murder.
Forest fires are raging about Hart and in
Oceanic and Montcalm counties, Mich The
depot fair ground and lumber yards at Hart
are in danger.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.

Observations taken at the same moment of TIM
at all stations.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
internal Revenue Collections.

Hon. Joseph 5. Miller, Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue, has made preliminary
report of the operations of the internal rev.
enue service during the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1886, of which the following is an
were SIG, ,902, ,945. The total collections for
the previous fiscal year were $112, ,421, ,121,
showing an increase of So, ,4S1, 724. The cost
of collection for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1886, was about $4,300,000, being 367 per
cent of the amount collected, and $155,000
less than the cost for the year ending June
80, 1885. Commissioner Miller believes the
receipts for the coming year will be greatly
increased
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
STATE POLITICS.

DELEGATES CHOSEN IN CARMEL.
A republican caucus was held ia Carmel on
the 22nd. The delegates were instructed to
use all honorable means to secure the nomi-
nation of F. NJ. Simpson, of Carmel, for
Senator.
CAPE ELIZABETH.
At caucus of the Republican voters Of
the town of Cape Elizabeth, the following
delegates were elected to attend the county
convention: ]. c. Rundlett, j. S. Pickett, C..
E. Jordan, A. d. Boyd, E. F. Benner, lJabez
Mariner. J. H. Hartford. The following res
olution was passed:
ResoIved That the delegation be requested to
present to the convention the name of Elisha N.
Jordan for sheriff, and use all honorable means to
secure his nomination.
j. S. PICKETT, Chairman,
A, ID. BOYD, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
Crop Reports.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, July 25.-The Re
publican will present tomorrow morning, its
annual survey of the crops in western New
England. Reports from the farming dis
tricts of Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin,
Berkshire, and Worcester counties and
SeuthernConnecticut show that the hay crop
already harvested in unusually good shape
Is very heavy, except in few chill towns,
Tobacco, once a staple product of the rich
Connecticut and Housatonic valleyes is fast
disappearing in view of the cheaper produc-
tiyeness of the Western States. Even Con-
necticutt has turned to general agricultural
products. Corn has had hard luck all
poorly, in most cases being replanted in
many instances and suffering from the early
July drouth. The crop will be far from equal
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-26
Sensational Discovery.

Society is shocked by new food for gossip
which has just come to light. A fragrant
plagiarism has been found in the account
witten by the sons of the Prince of Wales of
their cruise in the Bacchante, which excited
the lavish enconiums of the press and public
at the time of its publication. 1t has been
discovered that the most admired passage OF
the journal kept by the young princes, which
purported to have been written EN- While while the the
Martinique, beginning, We should be less
than Englishmen," is copied verbatim from
Charles Kingsley's book, entitled, SAT Last
a Christmas in the West indies The SEN
sation occasioned by this revelation is sub
dued. % but intense, and has set the English
world to re-reading and criticising the prin-
ces' book with the view of unveiling other
scribs."
Mr.. Wilson Barrett
has been the recipient of great number of
parting presents since his farewell appear
ance before sailing for the United States.
Miss Mary Anderson sent him cream satin
pillow with an embossed wreath.
WILSON'S Marriage Postponed.
Nine. Christine Nilsson's marriage has
been postponed for the present in conse-
quence of the Vatican raising objections to
granting dispenSation for it unless the con-
tract of marriage shall be amended to suit
the wishes of the Pope.
The New Ministry.
LONDON, July 25.--Lord Salisbury was
cordially received by the Queen at the Os-
borne House. 1t is reported her majesty has
made direct a personal appeal to Lord Hart
ingto and other Wings to join the new min
istry. Lord Harrington attended confer
ence held yesterday evening at the offices of
Unionists Association at which he announc-
ed his rejection of Lord Salisbury overtures.
This announcement was applauded by the
meeting Today the Queens messenger ar
rived at Devonshire House bringing special
dispatches from the Queen to Lord Harting-
Earl Derby Lord Salisbury will return
from Osborne tomorrow. He asked Lord
Harrington and Earl Derby to meet him.
There is intense excitement over the
prospects of royal interference in the cause
of coalition ministry.