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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
Saving the Manure.

An eACuduSc IeludIhS Iudt idi III
ers will never be entirely agreed as
whether manure should be hauled
out in the winter, the fall, or the
spring, but one point may be regard
ed as settled, which is that every
bit of manure in the barnyard should
be used on the farm. The writer
goes on to say:
There is not an acre OF land that
is being cropped that does not need
continued fertilization. If any one
doubts it, the experiment is easily
made Of putting manure on a part
of the field aud leaving the remainder
unmanured and watching the result.
But whether to haul out the barn re-
fuse in the winter or wait till spring
will be question. On the one side
is the fact that it improves the ma
nure to stand in heaps and rot, or
rather it improves Its condition for
handling, and it more rapidly mikes
with and becomes part Of the soil,
so that its immediate effects are much
greater. On the other hand, if the
manure is hauled on the field in the
winter and spread on the ground,
while it does not rot, the melting
SHOWS andthe spring rains wash from
it into the soil all the liquids in it
that would, if the manure was left in
heaps in the yard, he washed away.
The main reason for hauling the
manure in the winter, however, is
that there is then more time to do it
and that it is much more easily drawn
over the frozen ground in the winter
than over the soft ground in the
spring. This advantage is so great
that we do not see why every farmer
should not use the winter months to
scatter all the manure possible on
his fields.
Where a wagon is available that
can be spared for that purpose, It's
an excellent plan to keep it where
the refuse from the barn and stable
can be thrown on it and taken to the
field as often as the wagon is loaded.
This saves much rehandling and
much time The old theory is that
the ammonia that IS in the manure
would be wasted by evaporation.
While it is true that some is lost, the
quantity is so small that it is not
worthy of thought, if any advantage
is to be gained in any other way. 1t
is also true that on some kinds Of
| ground the liquids from the manure
might he carried away to some ex
tent, but this is very small. As a
rule, the teams on the farm do not
| get any more exercise than they need
in winter, and the 'hauling out of the
manure will give them needed exer-
else
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

A California widow had plans for
a fiftythousand-dollar monument for
her late departed, but when the law
yers got through fighting over the
estate the widow was doing house
work at 81 per week for the man
who draughted the monument
Detroit Free Press.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

Regulate the Regulator, by the
use of Warmers Log Cabin Sarsa-
parilla. Sold by all druggists.
I20 doses 81.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

Men of small minds in high Office
are like statues set on great bases;
they appear less by their advance
ment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29

RAILWAY MATTER.
MAINE CENTRAL.

The following circular has been issued tC
the employees of the Maine Central railroad
"The lines now operated by this company
probably lead to more hunting and fishing
resorts than any in the country, and large
volunn of travel results therefrom. 1t seems
necessary, then, that some rules be establish.
ed regulating the transportation of such ar
ticles and supplies as are incident to sports.
men. And hereafter gun and rod cases OF
boxes of sportsman's supplies may be check
ed or carried in cars same as other baggage.
Guns not cased cannot be carried, except by
baggage masters in baggage cars, free Of
charge and at owners risk. Dogs will be
carried in baggage cars free of charge and al
owners risk. Dogs, If Grated, may be check
ed same as other baggage. Boxes of fish
and other game may also be checked during
time when transportation OF same is moi
prohibited by law and provided there is moi
more in quantity for each person than the
law allows, and that owners accompany
same. subject in all cases as TO weight to estab-
lished rules for transportation of baggage.
Baggage men may accept a personal fee for
care of dogs and game when rendered them,
but are not permitted to ask for SUCH"
A new and important train service will 20
into effect on April I'd on this road and the
patrons of the road should examine the new
time table to acquaint themselves with the
much desired changes that are to be made.
The Flying Yankee between st. John and
Boston will then resume its trips and tne
morning train from the Knox 81 Lincoln
railroad will be run express from Brunswick
to Portland. The morning train from this
city to Waterville will leave at 6.45 in
stead of 7.05, and at 700 a. N. train will
leave for Bangor and from thence at 1920 p.
m. for Moosehead Lake and Vanceboro. A
new feature will be the S.35 a. m. train
which will run through to Pennington and
return the same day so as to connect with
the evening train for Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29

Tranby; third dam, Lady Tompkins, by
American Eclipse; fourth dam, Katy Ann,
by Ogles Oscar; fifth dam, Medoc's dam, by
Imp. Expedition; sixth dam, Old Maid OF the
Oaks, by Imp. Spread Eagle; seventh dam,
Nancy Airs dam, by Imp. Stark; eighth
dam, by Rockingham; ninth dam, by Gal
liant tenth dam, by True Wing; eleventh
dam, by Imp Regulus twelfth dam, by Imp.
Diamond. Belle Lewis was beautiful
mare. She was brought from Kentucky TO
Massachusetts at an early age and Few
years since, when she was IS years old, she
was repurchased by Kentucky horsemsn
and taken back to that State. Since then
she has raised four winners"
Mr.. James Edgcomb of Hiram, Me-, bred
and sold to Mr.. Bonner of New York, the
flly Midnight Queen. then two months old,
now so celebrated at Charles Baekman' S
Stonyford Farm, Orange county, N. I. she
was sired by Prescott 1452, dam Midnight
and has since been sold for $1,000 for prood
mare.
One Of the chief features of the exhibition
of the Oxford County Horse Breeders Asso-
citation at Norway, July 4th, next, Is to be
display of all of the best horses in the coun-
MIR. A. C. Nelson of Waterville, has sold
the year-old filly Narka to Mr.. Charles w.
Stinson of Thomaston, for $1,000. Inc same
gentleman has bought Air Line of Nelson. i.
1t is said that John II. May, formerly OF
Augusta, now of Boston, will enter Pilot
Knox, 2.i93. by Black Pilot. in the $4,000
guaranteed Charter Oak stallion stake to be
trotted this fall.
The Maine bred gelding fainter, foaled in
1879, by Eclair, by Gen. Knox; dam, Nellie
Wedgewood. by Matchless, has just been
sold by his owner, w. II. Treworgy, to Capt.
William Thompson Of Gloucester, Mass.
Carthage, Me- His record is 2.26 and it is
Capt Thompson's intention to fit him for
the course next summer.
The exhibition of the New England Trot-
ting Horse Breeders's Association has been
fixed for September 26-2S, over Mystic Park,
Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
Prang's Easter Cards.

In Prang's Easter Cards for 1888 delicate
landscapes, birds. Easter lilies and other
spring flowers, are largely represented, and
lovely children and maidens add the human
element to the line. Among the novelties
are three styles, viz, the Letter style, show
ing an envelope of torchon paper tinted by
hand, in which the card is fastened, style
very popular; the FIN style consists Of a
card fastened on fancy paper mount of del
icate tissue paper, arranged in a very artistic
manner and hand decorated with gold w lille
the X style shows the caid fastened to tor
chon paper mount, delicately tinted and
turned up on the four sides to pretty little
tray, which is held by silk ribbon.
The line of Easter art prints is particular
ly rich and tasteful. Among the many use
full and fancy articles into which the satin
prints are wrought, are bookmarks, sachets.
sachet bags, handkerchief cases, banners,
PORTFOLIOS, etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
THE FIRE LAopIEs.
Banquet Given Last Night In Be-
half of Company No. T..

A merry party assembled at Ruby's Din
ing Hall last evening, the occasion being a
banquet rendered by Captain Samuel Thurs
ton and ex-Captain w. w. Ruby in behalf of
Maehigonne Engine Company, No. /, to the
board OF engineers and the committee of the
nre department, the captains and clerks of
the several companies, the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen and other invited guests.
Prior to dinner, which was served at a little
past O'Clock, the time was spent in CONVEX
sation and many tales were told Of the ex-
perience of the fire ladies at the great fires
which from time to time in years past have
occurred in the city.
The gentlemen were welcomed in brief,
well worded speech by Captain Samuel
Thurston, to as good dinner as has been
served in the city for many months at a sim
liar occasion. The table presented fine
appearance and one end of the hall was COW
cred with flag that was hung for President
Lincoln in 1860. On either side of a photo
ograph of Captain ThUrston, which was
placed at the center of the flag, was fire.
mans bucket
The excellent dinner was partaken of by
Mayor Chapman, Marshal Hawkes. and
Street Commissioner Staples.
The post prandia exercises consisted OF
speechmaking and the presentation of an ell
egant gold watch chain and charm to ex-
Captain w. w. Ruby. by Captain Thurston
in behalf of Machigonne Engine Company,
No. /. The presentation was made very
gracefully and Mr.. Ruby, although taken
completely by surprise, responded, express
ing heartfelt thanks in a few well chosen
words.
On one side of the charm was the inscrip-
ton, "March 2S, 1885," and on the other,
Presented to Captain Ruby by Engine Com
pany, No. l." In response to the call OF
their names remarks were made by Mayor
Chapman, Aldermen Galley, Smith, Tukes-
bury, Hobbs, Councilman Tompson, Laugh
lin, Smart and Sylvester, Marshal Hawkes.,
Street Commissioner Staples, Chief of the
Department Cloyes, Captain Samuel Thurs
ton, Engineer w. w. Ruby, C. w. Cushing,
Thomas Paine, Samuel Hodgsdon. Captains
Winslow, Griffin, Long, Charles K. Jordan,
j. E. Lowering, Geo. w. Platt, J. E. Cady
Clerks, Geo. A. Dow, Henry Bennett, David
S. Ray, j. B. Brown. S. NJ. Kelsey, +. IL.
Bean, r. HI. Brown, Fred S. Freeman, Cap
tains AT. Griffin, G. Illsley, John Blake,
John Clapp, r. III. Ball, and Messrs. Richard
Berry, John Goodnow, Robert Murphy. Le-
roy Sanborn, Charles ID. Bartlett, Geo. Fisk,
and j. w. G. Knight. After the speeches
three cheers were given for the hosts and the
invited guests after which the gentlemen de-
parted, having passed what they unanimous
iy pronounced to be thoroughly enjoyable
occasion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Today is Maundy Thursday and tomorrow
will be Good Friday.
The yacht Lotus, which has been sunk in
Union dock all winter was raised yesterday.
The schooner Kolon will be taken east in a
few days to be repaired.
The boiler of the tug boat Belknap was
not found to be leaking Tuesday as was re-
ported. 1t is new boiler and is:all right
The Conant case did not come on trial in
the Municipal Court yesterday, but was con-
tinued for two weeks on the same bond.
Remember the entertainment and supper
to be given at Pythian Hall tonight by the
Ladies' Pythian Circle of Bramhall Lodge.
John Gallagher was struck by snow slide
Tuesday and received injuries to his hips
and arms.
The bycicle and tricycle. that were used at
theWheel Club Minstrel entertainments were
kindly loaned for the occasion by Mr.. G. III.
Lamson.
The entertainment in the First Parish
course, on Saturday Of this week, will be a
sacred concert under the direction of the or
kanist of the church.
The schooner Charlotte Belle, Captain Jor-
dan, with coal, made a quick run from New
York to this city. The vessel left New York
last Friday and arrived in the lower harbor
on Sunday.
Don't forget the Fair today at the Hall OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. A good dinner will be serv-
ed from 11.30 a. M. to 2p.m. The cause is a
worthy one. Help the ladies in their efforts
TO do good.
The Ellen NJ. Storer, Captain Studley,
from Savannah for Portland, was spoken
March "a, leaky and with loss of sails The
damage occurred in the gale of the 18th. The
The E. NJ. Storer had been driven across the
Cult Stream. She was under trysail and
three reefed topsails, trying to reach New
York for repairs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
Fifth Maine Regiment Memorial
Society.

The directors of this corporation met at
their Office in this city yesterday. The plans
furnished by Messrs. Fassett & Thompson,
architects, were adopted and the construc-
ton of the building will proceed as soon as
the frost is out of the ground. The report
of the treasurer, Capt George e. Brown,
shows that sufficient funds are in hand or
subscribed to warrant going ahead at once
A building committee consisting of George
E. Brown, II. r. Millett, d. w. Scribner, j.
G. Sanbvrn and Nelson Tenney were elected
with power to make contracts and proceed
with the work. The president of the asso-
citation, Col. II. r. Millett was unable to be
present by reason of slight illness which
rendered it imprudent for him to be out on a
stormy day. The munifcent gift of Col r.
G. Shannon of $1,000, taken in conjunction
with the equally generous gifts Of Mrs. L. b.
Goodwin have placed the corporation in
good financial condition. The memorial
windows, company and individual, are very
largely taken up, but few still remain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
BEAUTIFUL CARDS FREE !!

Ask your Druggist for our new cards,
or send stamp and we will mail them to
you. DinsmOre & Co., Boston, Mass,
PrOprietOrs Of Dinsm0re's Sarsaparilla
Waters, the best and most convenient OF
all Spring Medicines. Being put up in
a neat metallic case they can be carried
in the pocket and taken REGULARLY;
no bottle to break, no liquid to spill, no
spoon to bother, ALWAYS READY. The
most concentrated; each box contains
more medicine than dollar bottle of any
Liquid SarsaparilIa. Sarsaparilla Waf-
ers are compounded OF pure Spanish
Sarsaparilla and the estyegetabie REM
edies known to medical science for Grad
icating disease, purifying and enriching
the blood, and building up the tired and
wOrn.Out system. Sarsaparilla Waters
cure where all other medicines fail, for
they contain no artificial stimulant and
the benefit is lasting and not for few
days or weeks. Sold by all druggists.
so cents per box, or mailed to any adj
dress on receipt of price. Prepared only
by DINSMORE & CO., Boston, Mass.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
CITY Council COMMITTEES Meeting

Several of the City Council committees
met yesterday afternoon, organized and
transacted some business.
The committee ON electrical appliances
has the Mayor for chairman, and Council
man Peck, secretary. The committee
talked over what appropriations should be
asked for, and decided to number every fire
alarm box with its proper number as given
on the fire alarm cards.
The committee on the fire department
audited bills for this month and discussed
matters relating to the department. They
win probably ask for some hose.
The committee on public buildings organ
lied with the Mayor as chairman, and Coun-
Gilman Lewis as secretary. The various
public buildings were assigned as follows:
City Building and Liquor Agency-The Mayor
Smaller, Monument street, Long Island,
Crotch island and North School Houses,
and Engine House, No 3-Mr. Jordan
Chestnut street, Centre street and High School
buildings, India street Engine House, Market
House, and Hose house on South street-Mr.
Old City Hall, Machigolns and Falmouth En-
CINE Houses, City Stable, Hay Scales. Casco
street. Spring street and Park street School
Butler, Vaughan street, Lowell street. Carroll
street and Brackett street School Houses, West
End Hose House, Powder House, Engine ana
Hose House, NO. 3-Mr. Lewis.
Mr.. William Burnham was reelected iani-
tor, Mr. Hiram Cook, engineer, and Mr..
William Drinkwater, fireman, at the City
Building at the salaries of last year.
The following janitors Of school buildings
were reelected at their former salaries
Smaller and Monument street-Clarence IL.
Stevens.
Centre street-W. p. Larkin.
CascO street-C. M. Libby.
Spring street-W. q. Willard.
Park and Vaughan streets-Asa Huff.
Bracket street-W. G. Nelson.
Butler-JLseph Harris.
West End-C. A. MOores.
Peaks Island-J. II. NJ Rand.
Long Island-Nap0leon b. Chase.
Carroll street-Wats0n G. Rand.
The salaries to janitors includes the cost
of shoveling snow except in the cases of the
High and North schools.
The election of janitors of the High and
North schools was postponed until May LIST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
m. G. Larrabee A. Co.

M. G. Larrabee & Co., 24G Middle street.
corner of Cross street, have bought out Ho.
ratio Staples, who formerly kept the store,
and the new firm makes its first announce
ment to the public in our columns today.
The gentlemen who compose the firm are no
tyros in the business. They have obtained a
high rank in the dry goods trade for stheir
honorable dealing and fair prices. The goods
they offer will be first class and it is their in
tention to keep more complete assortment
than the patrons of Mr.. Staples have ever
before had placed before them. Today a fine
line of dress goods will be placed on their
counters at one-third of the usual retail
price. We have no doubt the new firm will
have large share of the public patronage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
Horse Notes.

DIR. Charles Pickering of Gardiner, has
purchased the stallion Almont Patchen OF
Mr.. J. E. Carroll, for $1,000.
The Bangor Commercial of Tuesday says
People who admire fine horses and are
driving down the Hampden road may be in
terested in visit to the Dutton street stable
of Hon. j. P. Bass, where there are num-
Der of beautiful specimens of Gen. Withers,
Jr, stock. The latest addition was made
today, splendid chestnut colt being foaled
at the stable. He is well bred little fellow,
the sire being Gen. Withers, Jr., and the
dam Lady Louise, by Chenery's Gray Eagle.
Lady Louise's first dam was Belle Lewis, by
Imp. Glencoe; second dam, Tranby, by Imp.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
The Siege of sahastopoI.

ReY. s. ID. Paine, pastor Of Pine street M.
E. church, will deliver his famous lecture on
the Siege of Sebastopol at Pine street M. E.
church, on Wednesday next. The lecture is
full of information and is of thrilling inter-
est. He tells the story of one of the great
est sieges of ancient or modern times. Mr.
Paine was there as an artilleryman in the
English army. He was present at the
storming of the city, when Russia lost 2Oo.-
900 men in its defence. Mr.. Paine has two
silver medals, given him, one by Queen Vic
toria and the other by the Sultan Of Turkey,
for services rendered in that memorable
siege. The lecture is for the benefit of the
parsonage fund of the church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29

Come to the Fountain
Head and be supplied,
for verify we say unto you
that never since the days
of Solomon was there
displayed in any one store
any such assortment of
the the finest and choic-
est designs of Carpet
ings fresh from the looms
of the biggest manufac-
turerS in the country. And
today unto you shall be
given prices that one
year ago would astonish
the scribes and pharisees
of old. Read We well, and
remember that at the
corner of Pearl and Mid
die streets you shall have
we Tapestry Carpet which
is IT inches wide for We
sum of as cents per yard.
Thousands of yards in
stock. Also remember
that we will sell you on
this day a Body Brussels
Carpet, finer than silk,
for we small sum of 90
cents per yard, and furth-
ermoreif yourdesireIeads
you to purchase an All
Wool Carpet, which is a
full yard wide, and war
ranted, of a handsome
pattern, then shall ye
have the same forge sum
of as cents peryard. Now
mark We well, these prices
are for today. Woe Is he
who wanteth a Carpet
and delayeth in this
matter. Woe is he
who hesitates, for those
who hesitate are lost.
The storms have been
great, and rains have
come in torrents. The
streets have been impas-
sible and trade has been
dull, and as an offset
against the effects caus-
ed by the elements WE
make you this special
price as an inducement
that you may come and
see our stock of new and
elegant patterns. We
have some choice things
in WiItons and Amin
ster Respectfully,
The Public's Obedient
Servants,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
THAT CORNER STORE.

If, like old Mother Hubbard,
You've been TO the cupboard,
And found that its shelves and its drawers were
all bare
OF sheets for your bed, and of clothes for your
table,
To pay immense prices to make good your store,-
just leave the big block with It's cash boys or
basket.
And come with me, where? well, you have but to
III show you place where a small sum in cash
VIII purchase fine linen or sheeting, or crash,
Or tray cloths, or napkins, or towels, In line
Anything you may need in t4ie housekeeping line
If like Flora McFlimsey in direst despair,
Because you're convinced that you've nothing to
I'll show you the place, they have wooden and silk
The cream of all fabrics, and not the skim milk
They've print, and they've gingham, gay colored
The best and the cheapest, and all grades be-
They've pant cloths. and cloakings, and if new
You're in need Of just come, they can satisfy all.
And handkerchefs too, they've not kept them
OF clean, fresh supply, you are perfectly sure,
There are lots of plain white ones and gay bor-
derS too,
Stripes, dots, and all patterns, red, yellow and
Just go in and try them
You'll certainly buy them,
They're cheap and they're pretty,
I'll leave 1t to you.
II in search of place where you're sure OF square
dealing,
No cheating nor shoddy, nor big-protit-stealing.
Where on every.One'S word you can safely depend
And each can be sure, whether stranger or friend,
OF the best that this cOuntry's markets afford
And many designs manufactured abroad,
Where goods are delivered in all parts Of town,
And ladies of Deering no longer are known
BY the armfu of bundles, for even out there
The goods are delivered without cost or care;
Just come, and I'll show you the place that each
wants,
And you tell your sisters and cousins and aunts;
Its the small corner store, just go down Congress
street
Till you come to the place where with Elm it will
meet,
Homsted is the name, ana of this am sure,
That if you once try him, you'll never go by him
But always will trade at that small corner store.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-03-29
DEATHS

In this city, March %, William B., son of he
late William ii. and Mary A. Sargent, aged "a
years months
Funeral on Friday afternoon at O'Clock, al
No. lis Congress street.
In Cape Elizabeth, March %, George Pickett
aged so years months IL days.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at o'clock at
his late residedce. Relatives and friends are In
vited TO attend.
In Bath, March %, Harriet <, wife of John W.
Passmore, aged n years months.
In Bath, March %, Lulu NJ, daughter of John
w. and Harriet E. Passmore, aged years and 4
months.
In Norway, March IT, Mrs. Susan Woodbridge
aged 90 years.
In Norway, March IT. Rebecca Woodbridge
aged "a years months.
In Dixfeld. March 16, Isaac jackson, tagged
~ years.
The funeral service of the late Warren W. Chase
will take place this Thursday afternoon at o'clk
at his late residence, No. 164 Oxford street.