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ParIOr Furniture.

20 different styles and patterns uphOl-
stored in MOhair Plush, Silk Plush, Bro
full line Of Walnut, Cherry and Mah0ga-
ny. Prices $35 and upward for Hair
Cloth, $40. and upwards for MOhair
Plush, and S55 and upwards for the lat
est pattern Of Crushed MOhair Plush and
up to $3.50, for Cash or ON our Contract
System. Write for cuts and descriptions.
Lounges, Easy Chairs, Patent Rockers,
Reception Chairs, Corner Chairs, Rat
cents up to $75, Easels, &C., &C.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
MRS. Eeeney,s Condition.

The condition of Mrs. Feeney although
critical is such as to give more hope Of her
ultimate recovery. The report of her death
is without foundation. So far Inflammation,
which the doctors dreaded, has not set in.
The bullet is imbedded in the tight lung
and no effort has been made to extract it as
vet.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
DEATHS.

In Deeridg Centre, Sept. 80, Stephen E. Isley,
aged Sc years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.l
In East Deering, Sept. 3d. Harriet W., widow OF
the late Eben Knight, aged 80 years.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock, at
her late residence.
In Biddeford, Sept 81, Clark L. Hutchings aged
81 years IL months.
In Biddeford, Sept. o. Mark L. Robinson, aged
76 years months
In Saco, Sept. 81, Eli Edgecomb, aged 81 years
s months.
In Biddeford, Sept 81, Flanders Newbegin, Esq
in his 85th year.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Mrs. Pierce
SomerS will be held this Friday forenoon at 8
O'Clock at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Con-
ception.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE BLACK CROOK.

That gorgeous spectacle 1.-THE Black
Crook y will be presented tonight at Port
land Theatre in fine style. We have given
quotations from our exchanges to show how
excellent the company is, and in what an ad-
mirable manner it is placed on the stage.
As result there is little doubt put tnat a
large and delighted audience VIII De present
tonight
NOTES.
Miss Gerard who married Manager ABBEY,
was formerly resident of Cambridge, put
her professional career has been mostly on
the English stage. She appeared In Boston
at the Globe Theatre in 1885, playing. IN the
short burlesque Distinguished Foreigners,
which was written for Mr.. DiXey, to give OPP
portunity for his imitation of Henry Irving
Theodore Wachtel, the famous tenor, IS
dangerously i'll at Carlsbad.
Nine. Furssh-Madi, the prima donna OF
the the stockbridge course at the symphony Or
chestra concert given Nov. oath.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
ARRIACES.

In this city, Sept. 49, by Rev. j. W. Bashford,
Amos o. Greene and Miss Callie NJ Small, both of
Pc tland.
In Biddeford, Sept. %, John G. Carter of Salem
and Miss Carrie Hill of Biddeford.
In KeaZer Fails Sept. %, Alex. S. DodSon of
Oakland and Miss Annie j. Stewart of Keazer
Falls.
In Parsonsfeld, Sept &C. Cnas S. Cass and Miss
Rosa f. Eedman.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
Real Estate Transfers,

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Portland Charlotte A. Miles to Nathaniel
Harding. Land and buildings 81 and consider
alton.
Sebago-Nora R. Smith to Loren and Joseph H
Batchelder, land, $50.
CONFERENCE.-The A. Sturdevant to Hama P.
Breel, land. SITS.
Gorham-CharleS G. Alden to Inhabitants OF
Gorham, land. $500.
Portland-Edwin L. Stanwood to Martha Ella
Clark land 81 and consideration
Martha Ella Clark TO Edwin L. Stanwood land.
81 and consideration.
Deerng-Deering Land Company to May Eliza
Prince, land, 1920.
consideration
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
Chamber Furniture.

In this line we keep Chamber Sets man.
ufactured from all the popular woods,
Pine, Ash, Cherry, Walnut, Oak, MahOg-
ry and Mahogany finish. 80 different
styles to select frem at prices from SIG
to $3.50 per set. We will just say for
our Chamber Sets that we have the larg-
est and ightest floor to display these on
in the country. Our Special Bargain at
this time in Ash Chamber Sets is the $23
and the $31. Sets in Cherry Marble Top
(best Italian at $44; In Walnut, Marble
Top (best Italian at $40. Write for cuts
of these sets /; we know they will please
Won.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
THE LAST ACT.

Conclusion of Proceedings in the
Gould Case.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01

The Prisoner Arraigned to Plead to
the Indictments.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
CARPET Department.

In this department of our business we
say without hesitation we have the larg-
est and best selected stock Of goods east
Of Boston, and very rarely exceeded
there, and the best floor to show the
goods on in this country, but best of all
we can and will save you money on eve
ry yard of goods bought from us. We
shall sell for the next few weeks, as fol.
lows: 1900 yards all Wool Carpets at
So, SIS, 50 I-2, 20, 75 cents and up to 80
cents. These goods are from the Lowell,
Hartford, Higgins, Falls of Skuykill,
Gold Medal and other popular carpet
mills, and the goods are all warranted.
WRITE FOR SAMPLES. $4,000 yards
Tapestry Brussels at so, 75, SIS cents
and up to $1.25, and are from the ROx-
bury, Sandf0rds, Higgins and StinsOn
Carpet Mills, and are the best goods in
this country. Write for samples. 5000
yards Body Brussels which we shall of.
fer for $l.OO, $1.15, $1.25, $1.35, and
up to $1.5O per yard for private pat
terms. We keep the celebrated makes,
Bigelew, Lowell, Homer, Delaware, and
others and are the standard goods of the
country, and we know without fear Of
contradiction that we are saving every
customer from 5 to 90 cents per yard.
Write for samples. Cotton and Wool and
Cotton Carpets, Hemp Carpets, Cocoa
Mating and Straw Mating, all prices.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01

Judge Webb Sentences Him to Ten
Years in State Prison.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
BoiiIs

~
And pimples, and other like affections caused by
impure blood, are readily cured by Hoods Sarsa
parilla. While it purifies, this medicine also
vitalzes and enriches the blood, and builds up
every function of the body. Scrofula humors OF
all kinds, swellings in the neck, hives,
Ringworm, letter, Assesses,
ulcers, Sores salt rheum, scaldhead etc., are also
cured by this excellent blOod-purifer
81 was troubled with boils having several of
them at time. After enduring about all could
bear in suffering, / took Hoods SarSaparilla.
had no symptoms of the return of the bOils. |
cheerfuliy recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to all
like afflicted, being sure they will find speedy re-
lief" e. N. NIGHTINGALE, Quincy, Mass.
Purify the Blood
"Last spring was troubled with bois, caused
by my blood being out of order. Two bottles Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me, and recommend
it to others troubled with affections of the blood"
j. SCHoCH, Peoria, Ill.
II had been troubled with hives and pimples
for some time. Other remedies having failed,
was advised to try Hoods SarSaparilla. l have
taken two bottles, and am entirely cured. think
Hoods SarSaparilla has no equal as blood-pur1-
fer" EFFIE NJ PERTRIE, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Prepared
by @. /. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
april dSw1y nrm
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Leave Leave Connecting with
Boston Steamers, Post Office trains .ayiEg Con-
Franklin Wnar1, gress st. Station at
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MFpNEspAY. Oct. 13th.


10 "A. M.--Organization of convention.
1870 A M-Superntendents meeting: Topic
1.-THE Superintendent: His Duties, Methods,
Helps and Difficulties" Rev. G. A. Hayden. To
be followed by discussion and consultation, with
Question Box.
100 P. M.--Report of Secretary, Treasurer and
committee.
2P. M-Opening session of S. S. Illustrated,
W. A. Barker, Esq, Rockland, Supt Illustration
of intermediate Glass Teaching from the New
Testament, without the Helper, Rev. A. B. Her
yey. Phi. d. teacher. To be followed by friendly
criticism and suggestion, with Question Box.
3.45 p. M.-"The Preparation Of the Teacher
for his Work" Rev. I'll. c. MunSon.
4.30 P M-BuSineSS Meeting.
7.3O P. M.-Address: sWhat We Ought to
Teach" Rev. A. B. Hervey, Phi. D. "What man
ner of Interpretation will best hold the thought
and faith of the young to the authority of the
Bible?" Rev. Ii. Blanchard.
THURSDAY, Oct. 14th.
ga. M.-Conference, Rev. w. w. Hooper
leader.
ga. M.-Business meeting.
$50 A. M.-opening Of a session Of $. s. Illus
trated Lesson for Oct 18th, in Helper, j. "
Bradley, Esq, Portland, Supt. Infant Glass
teaching illustrated with class and essay Mrs
A. G. Lewis, South Boston, teacher To be fol
lowed bv friendly criticism and suggestion, and
Question Box
100 P. M.-Business meeting
2P. M.-Primary class teaching illustrated
with class, Mrs. NJ. A. Crosley, Portland teacher
245 p. M.-Sermon Rev. l.. l.. Greene, Bath.
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Prompt relief in sick headache, dizziness nausea,
consultation, pain in the side, etc., guaranteed to
those using Carriers Little Liver Pills. One pill
dose. sept28d&w1w
+. o. Bailey g. Co. will sell at 10 o'clock this
morning the furniture, carpets, ETC., in house No.
80 Atlantic street. See notice in auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
Maine universaIist Sunday School
Convention.

The eighteenth annual session of the
Maine Uniyersalist Sunday School conven-
ton will be held with All Souls Church,
Deering, Wednesday and Thursday, October
18th and 18th. The following will be the
programme:
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
WE PREPAY FREIGHT

on every article we sell to any part Of
the New England States and sell any ar
ticles we have in stock for Cash or a
quarter Of the an cunt down at time OF
purchase and the balance by the week or
month. We will sell S., $50, 500 or
$1,000 worth Of goods in this way.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
OLD CITY HALL

A Ii citizens who are opposed to having this
IA building taken down are invited to sign a
remonstrance. copies of which are placed in the
Merchants Exchange and in each OF the National
Banks and in the two Savings Banks.
To be of use it must be done promptly.
Oct1 div
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sew ADvERTHsEMENTs TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
A Sensation-Horatio Staples.
BLACK Dress Goods-Rines Bros.
Special Sale of Handkerchiefs.
Lucky Numbers-MorrisoD q 20,
Great Sale of BanketS-Turner Bros.
Walter GoOld-Teacher of Organ
Notice is Hereby Given.
Old City Hall.
Portland & Ogdensburg X. X.
Wonted-B. w. Gowell.
LosI-Alligator Hand Bag.
acknowledgements.
Wanted-Girl
Wanted-BOston Tea Co.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01

Cars will connect with all inward trains except
ing the Night Pullman.
je2sdtf E. A. NEWMAN, Gen1 Manager.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
PORTLAND RAILROAD.
CONGRESS STREET STATION ROUTE.

On and after MONDAY, June 2Sth, cars
connecting with Maine Central Railroad
outward trains will leave as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-01
October Dividends,

(a) Amount payable in Boston.
(b) Balance payable in Portland.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
THE FEDERAL COURTS.

Savannah News: Attorney Gen
eral Garland is devoting a great
deal of attention to measure for
the relief Of the federal courts. In
his annual report he had considera-
BILE to cay on this subject, and even
went so far as to map out plan of
relief for the consideration OF con
gress.
It is a little remarkable that he
introduced no bill with regard to
this matter while senator. Per-
haps the condition Of the oirts APP
peals more strongly to him now
that he ia brought into such close
connection with them. While he
was in the senate the two bills rcia-
tive to federal courts, which occupi-
ed the attention of congress, were
those of Senator David Davis, of H.
linois, and Representative Manning,
Of Mississippi. Each of these meas
urcs had its advantages. Senator
Davis's, however, seemed to meet
with the approval Of the larger
number.
The plan proposed by the attor-
ney general is doubtless the result
Of . very careful consideration of
the federal conrt system, and where
in it has failed to meet the demands
upon it. 1t il certain that some
plan ought to be decided upon very
soon, because litigants are now fore
ed to wait for years before they can
get hearing from the supreme
coast. In some cases the delay
amounts almost = denial Of justice.
It is probable that M. Garland
would be much better satisfied if he
were on the supreme bench than he
is as the chief law officer of the gov
F. eminent. The position of . supreme
court justice has always had > great
attraction for him, and il there were
. vacancy on the supreme court
bench it is not improbable that he
would be an applicant for it-and a
successful one.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

The empress of China, according
to the Hong Kong Daily Press, has
caused a great commotion among
her counselors by her liberal ideas
and her conduct. She has aba,ed
the rigor of court etiquette, has
transferred her residence from the
winter palace to the castle in the
imperial park, takes boxing lessons,
and docs not conceal her opinion
that reforms in social and religious
matters are needed and that China
no longer can keep up her isolation
r.-e.-- y" -"s' as IN. world. The
...-s.a-n,> complain that her CON
duet ia weakening the popular be-
lief in the divine power of the i'm
perial house, and are confirmed in
their belief that q woman is unfit to
rule a country.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
PUBLIC OPINION.

They say tina. Uncle Randall is
beaten. But wait until the bruises
on the star-eyed goatlet of free trade
are surveyed at the end Of the ses-
sion.-Philadelpdia Press, Rep.
The saints of Utah have gazed
upon the United States batteries
and wept. They are innocent babes.
We have an idea that Greenland
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Well known bank people in New
York city estimate that the Wander
bilt property will net the heirs $780,
100000. Cornelius and VIM. X.
will each have 800, 100000. 1t is
said that Com. Vanderbilt lef, Ills
son 500, OOO, 900, which, If true, the
late VIM. II. Vanderbilt doubled
the property and put 20 per cent on
that.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
would suit the saints. They need
freez;np-N. Y. Journal, Ind.


freezing.-N. Y. Journal, Ind.
Lord Stanley once rejoiced in the
possession of six supporters in the
house of commons. To all appear
ances this is q half-dozen mere than
the presen. administration has in
congress.-Providence Journal, Rep.
Those misguided persons who
supposed slavery went out OF exist
encc in this country with the close
of the war are sadly mistaken.
They still sell paupers to the high
es, bidder in Mas.achusetts.-St.
Paul Globe, Dem.
The law which authorizes any
imprisonment for debt is as absurd
as it is brutal. Because man owes
money and has no means of paying
it the law locks him up till he does
pay it, and thus deprivcs him Of all
chance OF earning money TO enable
him to pay.-N. Y. World, Dem.
Either the extension of the pow
ers of the electoral college TO elect
successors of the President and
vice President previously elected by
them, in the event of their death,
resignation or removal,or the cleo
ton of two or more vice-Presidcnts
in the stated quadrennial elections,
would preserve the elective princi-
pie in its complete integrity as prob
ably no other method could.-Louis-
willie Courier-J ourual, Dem.
For a fortnight after the inaugur-
alton there was talk OF "Jeffersonian
simplicity" in the departments. Then
came the disiliusion. The liver'ed
servants of the millionaire are not
more insolent to the begsar who
asks at the front door for aims than
are the republican subordinates OF
the democratic heads Of depart
ments To the democrats obliged to
encounter them on public business.
st. Louis Republican, Dem.
Representative Willis, of Ken
lucky, has introduced bill 10 reyea.
the four years term and the tenure
of office acts 1t ought to pass
The former law is only 4 feeder Il
the patronage mill. The lattei
hampers the President without al
fecting the purpose which the senais
had in vicw-;O prevent the rcmGV
al of officials without il. consent
The term of executive subordinate:
should be the constitutional onc, dur
ing good behavior and acceptable,
service And the tenure should b,
at the will Of the officer who is res
ponsible for their good conduct
Boston Herald, Ind.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
PALATKA. FLA. JAN. 1. 1896.

The directors of the Southern Elk
position at Louisville have asked
the share holders for loan Of $780,
900 to carry on the exposition next
year. This years exposition little
more than paid expenses.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
4 New York Girl and Boston
Youth.


Rosteu Evening Record.
A young society belle from Manhattcn
who was making visit here not long
ago sat next to Harvard student at a
dinner party. In the course of CONVEX
sation she said to him:
''And what do you do with yourself
all the timer
ooh! read a great deal. At present
l am reading Kant"
''Oh! are you? It's by the author Of
Don't SUPPOSE"
1t is an actual fact that swell young
man, after hearing Charles r. Adams
sing the part of 'Odysseus' at the Cecilia
the other night, was asked how he had
enjoyed it. and replied:
''Oh. very much! I've always known
of Charles Francis Adams, but 1 never
heard him sing before.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
Poor Old Marshal Bazainc.

Paris Letter.
Talking of Madrid, have heard lately
that Marshal Bazaine is living in that
city in a state of actual want. His wife,
who was Mexican heiress, has left
him, taking with her her large fortune,
which wassettled on her5e If. The old
man wrote lately to one of his military
friends in Paris. stating the pecuniary
straits to which he had been reduced.
He had tried to persuade the Empress
Eugene to aid him, but that lady had
never vouchsafed a response to his let
te-. Vet, if the marshal had any claim
on any one in the world it was the en-
press. He wrecked his own career and
ruined his life by his fervid Bonapart-
ism. And she, who has now no actual
claims upon her. having neither family
nor friends, might we'll have afforded to
settle an annuity on the cid soldier, who
was 100 ardent an Imper;alist TO b" a
genuine patriot. Ore of Baza!Hc'5 for
mer comrades, an old general, VINO Is
himself far from rich. sent ths ina--hal
SEQ. What dreary ending 10 Il career
that began SO brilliantly. When he eu-
tered Mexico ut the head of the French
troops, how dazzling seemed his pros
poets! And a year or two ago the en-
bassador of France at Madrid CHANGED
to meet NJ. and Nine. Bazaine 1t one OF
the official balls. The minister sum
moued his staff and his family 1t once.
AMI with them quilted the ballroom.
For the French government has COM
manded its representatives in Spain
! never 10 associate with the traitor OF
Metz, nor even TO remain at any enter
tainment where he may be present.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

L successors to EFIas J. TiRe-,.r ! @. =
general hcnkiu- business tra"sao5ei- Front
Dry Goods.
JACOBSON, LEMON >'rI:Ets. DEALS
: Exclusively IN simple aU1 fancy Dry Goods
'-'' Ifs..,iS~- and -.tatlops-s.z-
y -. .J-u.., ~, ftA-s DtIH N3tf.i
4 q Post oi.e-, rait >;tee''
da CuriOSit.c=. APPS. etc.
sEroccrIc.-s md comm -ssa.
SrERrRE!2s 5. CO., WATER SIl.l.s-. .'---
' mission me CHANTS, aHd T4,sa---. 4. ...t-
u. HAUGHTOE * Bro, T. .,t "-is.'s
a. Block. water street, ,.uul,7-,.s ANA re-
ta.i dealers III groceries.
Hard ,.-src sE,@-
~ z. Lane, WATER STREET, De- .
Zen aaFaware. stoves, lil"arg, a' ...r-
utsGias --Go-s, bG,i-'r2 i2afef---. ''-s-.--..
D-.uE-s and &IesIiSs5llSs>-
= CEEIGstAN JACKSON. CORNER ii..ai-
AAon aad Front streets. tul Lac Dsuss ESQ
Medicines.
THE MoUAGEl; PHAH,.,o-, Cois2E
i Lemon ana l.rs:l' ss.4,st,. tsl-ais,t... 1884
A EceG, L'Isia, i2sc.
AZ q. Ct;oS-. WAFER STREET. EEsf,
W sNutt.a, Fi-'., &C.
EuTI.{t ,l1.',. EItsr-
u l.. iILIENTlIaL, Gtt>Hi; :" AIIi- :,
Ds Ec.d Streets. NL.a.-sa.o a-. ..----s. deals.
Il furniture, Lgus, tutuls-i.tE s..--,, s.--
Isai.>ra.
- 5.GBGOS.s. 1.E5.Jl s. r. e., s -.--L ..f
- Opera Hug.,. Fancy s.i -ua.s pfu.er-
les, Sna 1aeo.2.
JE<s erik 8-#.
u s. MOONEY. Lat ',EL 5t.ts E. ,-.-
kA sdc.t. - ..lI. Ci4B.i.l--T.
yft=c.t:t4so-,r 1--
rEvEE PAHAli>A ISSIt-A-It -AG E&..
L over JErLe hundred ial,.-o-a capital, g, .e-
seated and correspondent w.ta 3 harilirs s-l.-
hard. -tanss--.
y CUNSEELI. NAT-, STREET Et-,
4 wines. Liquors. etc. a.-.... ...- is'"i.u-
ParIuTs.
HARRY ilEAw.i. l. :, sTRAGI,
- L matchmaker u:gd ei- --..r.f
Ii. Ai-i.l,i Day, a-.a.s. OAK AND
= tou-1G >tl,yts. Hpu=e ala" s,sl Painter.
MEYER. EAI-... >EHa.I-E. ;Et,-l s-..-. s.
A%Euiut,, ga. Ladders. etc
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

rho e-ott1s ts',- = 10 oc5r-si WITH
q rg-r CO. Gl.s-s -L'Tl ra.>s- Co3 tanning
- - ;ss..g f,tElcl. Iin.itII'l, oy'=s IN
cred lsrs1=- sStl claim 20
cure -E-cs'S,th n@-cN-Cn re-
stl.rls> Com soI.ir@ We say t.
--rs H. = --oc2 ~--;E,-a s-sstIe. fsfr-
-a ssf'.s7I s=-l ell
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

Joaquin Miller, the expect is going 70
Cuba in search of a long-lost muse.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

RpornrvRsD AT THE PAi.ATKA Posi- OFFICE
Al SECOND-CIAss MAIL NATTER.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01
palATKa BUSINESS BlaEGT0RY.
Tpl.y Goods.

E-IRST NATIONAL. BANK OF P-AI.ATIS =,
L successors to VIM j. Wine-,.r j Co =
general banking business transacted Front
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

DENTISTRY.
DE- W. Il Esoscnbcr2,
once in Hickman & i,crncr.v Black ic-.1
Street, 2.i4tslI.
Scientific dentistry yC-Ilts 8, IN al is -c-s-.-
q the most approved manner.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-01-01

z JACOBSON, LEMON SrEEEE. DEAL
: exclusively n -t.p.c auI fancy Dry Good
Hats ,up>
The St. Johns herald., 1886-09-23
APPETIZERs.
Drawing the Line.

Rastus: MIstah SmIt I wants fer ox yo' CT question.
 Mr. Smith: "All right, Rastus."
 Rastus: |" Ise gwine ter git married nex' week an vans ter know what am de kerrect thing 'Lout payin' de minister. Yo' see, Mr. Smif, de lady 'pOn whom I SC bout To confer de honah ob my han' an: werry high toned in her depo otment. esh. m I wuddent wan ter do muffin what wuzzent in tue lates' style. What I vans ter know is, should han de minister de money myself, sah, or dis pute fr'en' to do hit fo' meY
 Mir. Smith: see; anybody to stand up with you, Rastusf
 Rastus: Yes, sah. Sam Johnsing am ter be ny bes' man."
 Mir Smith: Well, put the money in an envelope and let Sam hand 1t to the min ster."
 Ra.tus: What? let Sam Johnsing handle dat rnoneyg No sah."
 MT. Smith '" Why nOt1"
 Ra5tus: 'Cos I wuddent da' resk 1t Ina. de utmos' confidenc. in Sam as 8 gemmen, sah. Sam am good fr'en' ob mine, an he sm a great ladies' man, an very popler in sassciety and wifi de far sex, an ebery thing ob dat so't, ssh, but of should let him handle dat dollah bill de minister would nebber geo it, deed he wuddent. 1 has de utmos' con- fdence in Sam. Mistah Smlf, 'cept when 1t comes ter wealth. Sam ain't yuse ter wealth. - Life.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-09-23
Value of scientife Farming.

The farmer should be acquainted with the fundamental ideas of mechanics, chemistry and physiology, the sciences which underlie all agriculture; and acquire what is quite as important-the habit and method of science; the habit ot weighing and measuring actually and mentally every constituent of the matter he is trying to work out, whether it be the manure he puts on the land, the crops that grow from the use, the food ot his animals. and the growth of tho animals themselves as determined by their weights.
 His very reasonings on his results will be, in & metaphorical sense, the outcome ot the weighing and measuring in his mind, of the different arguments and conclusions attention to which makes tho correct observer and the judicious aud successful farmer.