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The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05
Weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday, Decem-
ber 4th. taken at p. M, 10th meridian time
the observations for each station being given
in this order: Temperature, direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 2Oo, NV, cloudy; New York, 2O0.
Washington, 2So, NE, cloudless; Buffalo.
iS6, NE, cloudless; Cleveland, :, 28',
SW, cloudy; Detroit, 2So, Sc. cloudy Chica-
go, $40, Sc, cloudy; st. Paul, 81, SE,
rain; Duluth, $50, Sc, snow; st. Yin Vim
cent, ---; Bismarck, =, NV
cloudy; Jacksonville, 540, N, cloudless.
P. .C.-Partly cloudy.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
Annual Meeting of the Portland
& Rochester.

The annual meeting of the Portland &
Rochester railroad was held yesterday fore
noon at the Office Of the president, Hon. Geo.
p. Wescott, on Middle street. The treasur-
er's report was as foil ,ws:
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05

The children Of Nelson Coombs OF Isle-au-
Haut, had st the time Of their birth nine
living grandparents. Three Of the great
grandfatherS, John Barter, Frank Coombs
and Solomon Hamilton, have died since the
children were born. leaving them now only
six grandparents.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05
P. C.-Partly cloudy.

Two hundred aud thirty three persons
were committed to the York county Jail last
year, OF whom five were women. One hum
dred and one were of foreign birth.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05

WASHINGTON. December ALL the talk
here today is of the Presidents message In
general the documents eminently satisfac-
tory to the Republicans.
Senator Hale expresses himself pleased
mirable. - -
Speaker Reed thinks that, in the main, the
message will meet the approval of Republic
cans, although on one or two points there
will be considerable diversity Of opinion.
Congressman Milliken is pleased with the
message.
Congressman Dingley says that the mes
sage, on the whole, is eminently satisfactory.
On the reduction of the revenue and on the
revision. of the tariff on protection princi-
pies, the message will receive the unqualli-
fled approval of the Republicans.
The PensIonIIIst.
WASHINGTON, December 4. - Pensions
have been granted to the following Maine
people:
ORIGINAL.
Samuel T. Mann, Pea Cove.
Asa NJ. Stevens, South Exeter.
Il. b. Sawyer, South Norridgewock.
INCREASE.
Carleton Dow, Cooper's Mills.
David I. Brown, South Lubec.
Stephen NJ Bickford, Bangor.
John I'll. Avery, Oamon.
James M. Nealey. Brewer.
Albert Ames, Etna.
Phillip Achner. Rockand.
Peter Augustine, Pa kman.
Orrington r. Small, Lewiston.
A. A. Car Teton, Belfast.
Anna. widow Of Daniel P. Deering Eastport.
Canadian Pacific In maine.
WASHINGTON, December 4.-Senator Hale
today presented the petition of the Castine
Railway and Navigation Company of Maine,
urging the passage of law to prevent the
Canadian Pacific railroad or any Of its tribu-
tary corporations, from Transporting freight in
bond through the United States whenever 1t
is destined to or originates in the United
States. The petition represents that the
Canadian Pacific, by means OF large subsi-
dies from the Dominion government, is at
an advantage as competitor of American
transportation companies.
Reporters Not Wanted.
WASHINGTON. December A. The Pan
American Congress this afternoon finished
the consideration of the rules governing their
proceedings. The rules, as adopted. exclude
Representatives of the press, and are intend
ed to make the proceedings secret. After
adopting the rules the congress proceeded
to consider the report of the committee on
committees, but made little or no progress
up to adjournment
Maine Postal Matters.
WASHINGTON. December 4.-Mrs. NJ. V.
Houston has been appointed postmaster at
East Bradford. Me-, vice F. G. Plaisted.
A new postoffice has been established at
West Denmark, James f. Lord, postmaster.
Washington Notes.
Major Mckinley has nothing to say re-
gardIng the report tnat he WIN be the he
publican candidate for governor OF Ohio two
years hence. He is said not to take unkind-
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05
ROOMS.

fTIO LET-Large pleasant front room on second
Il floor. steam heated. hot and cold water open
fireplace, bath privileges. Apply at l45 HIGH
street. 30-l
EURNIsHED Rooms AND BOARD
Il At 22 Pine street, corner of Winter, a num-
Der OF nicely furnished rooms, with all modern
conveniences. 6-tf
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''' seyond the Hydrant Limit.

BELFAST, December 4.-The house and
stable of Israel Jones on Vine street were
DESTROYED by fire this forenoon. together
with portion Of the furniture and six tons
of hay. The house was beyond the hydrant
limit. Loss $500; insured for $1,000.
Nelson VIII Continue to Trot.
WATERvILLE, December 4.-Mr. c. II.
Nelson has decided to continue his famous
stallion Nelson on the turf next season. He
will serve but sixteen mares this winter, and
will be in readiness for business In the great
races. One of Nelson's admirers and large
owner of Nelson stock is positive that the
Wateryille wonder will make 210 within
year If no accident befalls him.
Nominations by the Governor.
AUGUSTA, December 4.-The Governor
has made the following appointments:
Committee to Examine the State Treasurer,s
Acc0unts-Silas Hatch, Bangor; George M.
Warren, Castine; Augustus K. Bixoy Skowhe-
gan: Thomas W. Porter. Burlington; Otis Kaler,
Scarboro ,,,
Fish and Game warden-A. Fl. Ballatty, Els
worth. ..,,
Commissioner of Wrecks : and Shlpwrecked
Geods-EZra Turner Isle au Haut:
Notary Public-Fred II. Cross, Portland; j. M.
Mason. Limerick; Albert b. Taylor, Bangor;
rrrdsnn Triu nJustce"LewIs ii. Corliss, Bridgton;
Charles A. Cushman, OdtoWn; Charles s. Good
win Lebanon; Charles 4. ferklnS, lremonti Y.
Jnstice of the Peace and Quorum-J. s. Cleve-
land. Canaan; Josiah Chase, Portland; George Z.
GrtTt Saco; William Ii. Grant, Glenwood Plan
tation; IT, g. Hersey. Portland; Festus r. Morrill,,
Eddlngton; ID. J. McGlllcuddy, Lewiston; F. E.
MeFadden, Fairfield; Daniel r.. Palmer, Sumner;
r z. Richards. Farmington; William Il. H. Spot
ford. Deer Isle; Franklin Trussell, st. George;
d. Tarbox, Jr., Lewiston; James o. Tobey Ma
cbiasport.
A petition for the pardon of John II. Pray
of Sidney, has been received by the Secreta-
ry of State, and he will be granted hear
ing ut the next meeting. Pray Is in Kenne-
bee jail for perjury, and his petition is
signed by the selectmen Of that town and
many others.
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An "Excellent Freeze"

GARDINER, December 4.-The Kennebec
river closed to navigation lest night, freezing
solid well down the river. The steamer
Kennebec tried to make a passage through
today, but was obliged to turn back at Rich
mond. The icemen call it an excellent
freeze
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05
LOST AND FOUND

GsT-Between Portland and Woodfords
IL Corner, bunch of keys, with a silver
quarter and an old cent attached. The finder will
confer favor by leaving the same at HORSE
CAR STATION. 81
r OsT-Nov. 23, a black and tan fox hound pup
- with collar marked II. X Noyes, Falmouth
Me. The finder Will be rewarded by addressing
H. X. MOVES, Falmouth Foresde, Me. SOL
EOUND-On Park street, gold ring which
IL the owner can have by calling at DASTINE
SPAULDING. Cape Elizabeth Depot. 301
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MAIN e.
Fred KeIIett's Fatal Fall.

AUGUSTA, December 4.-Fred Kellett Of
Augusta aged II, fell thirty-fvo feet from
roof today, crushing his skull and breaking
his arm in two places. He died at 1.30
o'clock
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ALL PARTIES

owing the firm of r. Stanley s. Son, are requested
to cali and settle. Respectfully, 5
10. STANLEY a. SON,
dec4dtf 40 Fore street; Portland,
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Something New

in Portland. We are now offering for rent tene-
m nts in the new "Winslow apartment house"
situated ON State street opposite the fine grounds
and residence of c. E. Dole. Esq. The exterior is
of prcpossessin appearance and the interior
(finiSbed In hard w0ods) has spacious front hall
with electric bells, and speaking tubes to connect
with upper fats. The c0nvenieLces are modern
with facilities 10 each tenement for hoisting fuel
from the separate compartments in ba>eme. t.
The entire building Except kitchens) is heated
by steam The abnye house is superior to any
thing of Its kind in the 5 ate. Apply to BENJA-
MIN SHAW, 481a Exchange street. no26d2w
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05
FEMALE HI ELP
MIasiEELAN EO Us.

II UmBER merchants and anyone using wood
IL working machinery. man thoroughly ac-
qualhted would IKE posltion as surveyor or
renee N New York. JEsSUP STEWART, Bay
Point, Maine. 3-2
NHRBE sPECIALTI for horses in
Il cold weather. Rubber covered Bits never
sore the mouth. Raw hide Whips don't break
Lined and quilted Blankets wear well, are low
priced. JAS. G. MCGLAUFLIN, Custom harness
maker, 81 Preble street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05

POARDERS WANTED-At the st. James
- Boarding and Lodging House, 1877 Free
room free. Rates S40o to $500 per 1--WE, Week, in in
cluding room. G. W. JOHNSON. 30-1
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MALE HELP

Gk0 SALARY, $40 EXPENSES IN AID
sDVO VANCE, allowed each month. Steady
employment at home or travelling. No soliciting
Duties delivering and making collections. No
postal cards; Address with stamp, HAFER &
CO.. Plqua. Ohio. dec4eod30t
WANTED-A good healthy young man to
w work on a farm and to assist In the care OF
an invalid gentlemen. State age and experience
and wages month, with board. expected. Ad-
dress, JAMES MCGOWAN, West Cumberland,
Maine. 81
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Salaries of United states Officers.

As there has been great deal of inquiry
relating to the salaries Of the principal Off
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05

Nominations Sent to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, December 4.-The Presi-
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05
Washington Notes

Major Mckinley has nothing to say re-
garding the report tnat he will be the Re-
publican candidate for governor Of Ohio two
years hence. He is said not to take unkind-
ly to the idea.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-05
Canadian Pacific In maine.
Reporters Not iWanted.
MaIne Postal matters.

WASHINGTON. December 4.-Mrs. NJ. V.
Houston has been appointed postmaster at
East Bradford, Me-, vice F. G. Plaisted.
West Denmark, James +. Lord, postmaster.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09
THE DAIRY.
English Jerseys

The Jersey Bulletin says the attention
yen to the improvement of butter yield
within few years by breeders of Jerseys
in England, is bearing fruit in the direc-
ton of producing a class of butter cat
tie that will take high rank in any COM
pany or in any country. The Mdrk
Lane Express notices Astonishing herd
of 125 animals that is evidently kept
for business, and the details of man
agement demonstrate business methods
in high degree. The animals in the
herd are, with few exceptions, solid
celors, chiefly mulberry fawns and silver
grays. The cows are heavy mixers,
the yield of those matured varying from
$50 to $50 gallons per year; the two-year-
old heifers, with first calves, yield from
400 to 600 gallons per annum. During
the past summer the yield of butter was
! pound from about quarts "a pounds)
of milk. Since the De Laval separator
has been in use, about Is months, it is
found that it requires 1 quart less milk
for pound of butter than was required
before its use was adopted. The sep
arator used separates 35 gallons per
hour.
Great care is bestowed upon the
keeping of the milk records. The yield
OF milk given by each COW is weighed
every morning and evening. and entered
IN note book: and the following yields
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

fort. Biddy is very obstinate In hsvtns
her own way, though, after ALI the
owners plan may be best for her. II is
partly habit that brings them to that cid
out door roosting- place in zero wealth
er, rather than to the protected poultry
house. 1t sometimes needs weeks
watching and changing of the fowls
from outdoors to inside before they
will learn the lessen
Crossing With Wild Turkeys
The turkey is naturally the most shy
of all our domestic fowls, as indeed it
has been most recently reclaimed
from the wild state. The hen
loves to make her nest and
rear her tender brood with as
The domestication process has affected
has been diminished by continuous
bree ding with small or immature stock.
In the Wild state the dominant male will
always be the largest and best bird in
the flock, and will insure the perpetua-
ton of his excellences. It is therefore
a good plan for turkey breeders to occa-
sionally mix their breed with a strain OF
the wild variety. This improves both
hardness and size.
Poultry Notes
AS HENS require a deal of water.
drinking only small quantity at a
time, it should be supplied abundantly
and kept clean and fresh.
No PERMANENTLY successful attempts
at poultry raising are recorded where
the crowding of the fowls was prac-
ticed. One hundred fowls to the acre
seems to be the limit of safety with ex-
perienced poultry-men. A wide range
is absolutely essential to the health and
vigor of fowls.
The chicken park should be under
the direction of the wife, or the daugh-
tiers, if there be any, and what IS made
out of it should go them. If well taken
care of, chickens will pay better than
any other stock on the farm. Each
bushel of hen manure saved and put on
corn land will give one bushel OF corn.
PEKIN ducklings at three or four
months old make very desirable dish
if they be we'll fed from the shell, and
fattened on cooked ground oats and
corn, with potatoes added. They are
also very hardy if not inbred. and stand
our cold winters remarkably we'll.
They are early layers and continue with
only short intermissions until late in
the summer. They thrive rapidly and
when matured will ordinarily weigh
from twelve to fourteen pounds pei
nair
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09
THE POULTRY YARD
Fowls Roasting Outdoors

Many farmers allow their poultry to
roost on trees near the house during
the summer, thinking it less injurious
than the confined air in the poultry
house. In warm weather it is hard
work to keep vermin out of the hem
house and negligent farmers may be ex-
cusable for allowing the chickens to
choose their own quarters. But on the
approach of cold weather the change
should be made and it will need an ef-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09
Hints to HOusekeepers.

HIVE syrup is good for Group or in
f1ammation of the lungs. 1t must be
kept in a cool place, for if it sours it ia
very poisonous.
If you want poached eggs to look
particularly nice cook each egg in a
muffin ring placed in. the bottom Of q
saucepan of boiling water.
The French method administering
castor oil to children is to pour the oil
into q pan over moderate fire, break
an egg into it and stir up; when it is
done flavor with little salt or sugar or
currant Jelly.
IT is a common occurrence for children
to get beans, grains of corn and other
foreign substances up their noses. This
simple remedy is worth remembering:
Get the child to open its mouth, apply
your mouth over it and blow hard. The
offending substance will be expelled
from its mouth.
DRINK for an invalid. Beat we'll the
yolk of one egg, place in glass, add
white sugar and lemon or vanilla to
taste; fill up the glass with milk. Take
the white OF the egg and beat to a stiff
froth and add sugar and favoring
Place on the top of the glass. This is
excellent for invalids.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Tea Stains.

Practical housekeepers agree that tea
stains are difficult things to manage.
One says: "Glycerine rubbed on them
will often remove tea stains, but if they
are of long standing they are very hard
to remove. Another affirms that moth
ing will take tea stains out of a cloth
that has once been washed, but if milk
is poured at once on the spot where the
tea is spilled washing will remove it.
A third is more hopeful and claims
that these stains will yield to an appli-
cation of chloride of lime. Stir tea
spoonful of this into 4 teacuptul of hot
water; when cold, and the sediment has
settled at the bottom, poor off the clear
liquid and dip the stain into it three or
four times, not letting it lie; rinse in
clear water, when all traces of teaShould
have disappeared.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

80 10 l e dead and done with the trouble
That fills each day with dreary pain"
This is the moan of many a woman
Who thinks she can never be well aga n.
1T were better for me and Letter for Others
If were dead" and their tears fall fast.
Not so, not so, o wives and mothers,
There's bow of hope in the sky at last,
and it tells you that the storm of disease
which has spread its shadow over you W Ii
give way to the sunshine of renewed health,
if you are wise, and try DR.. Pierce's Favorlte
Prescr ption. 1t can and will effectually cure
all female weaknesses and arrangements,
and no woman who has not tried it need de-
srair, for trial viii convince her that it is
the very thing she needs to restore her to
the health she fears forever lost.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

the large advertisement of THE YOUTHS CON-
PANIoN which we published las. week? This re-
markabIe paper has the phenomenal circulation
of 43O, 900 copies weekly. No other journal is
more welcomed by old and young in the ffmilies
throughout the land. The publishers make o
spec al Offer once year and to all who subscribe
now will send the paper free to Jonudry I, 1890.
on for full year from, that date. The subecrip-
ton price is Sis. Address,
HE YouTH'S COMPANION, Boston, Mass.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

Why rub, and toll, and ,redr out yourself
and your clothes on washday. WREN, eveI
since 1854, Dobhins' Electric Soap has been
offered en- purpose to tighten your labor
and save your clothes. 40. try 1t. You
grocer has il,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

An eastern man advertise. for "a boy to
open oysters with re erence." Oysters do
not generally obtain references, but millions
can truthfully testify to the miraculous
power of Cr. Bulls Cough Syrnp.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

The Turkish bath attendant is a goo6
deal like the modern novelist. He handles
his subject very freely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

Traveller Tin Ireland): 81 don't SEQ how
it is you people keep in such good humor.'
Irishman: "Sure, We do niver hav'
enough to ate to git bilious"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09
Strawberry Cake.

One cup of sugar, one half cup Of
butter and cream, one egg, one cup
of sweet milk, two cups of prepared
-four; mix we'll, put into we'll buttered
cake pan and bake in brisk oven about
twenty minutes; then with a sharp knife
remove from the pan and cut in two
Cross wise slices; place the berries be-
tween and on top, and serve at once
with whipped cream or plain sauce.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

A New York waiter says his work reminds
him of a large eagle. 1t is so long from tip
TO tip.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09
THE KITCHEN.
Tea Biscuit.

Beat very light one egg, pour it over
a pint of flour, add glass of milk, and
chop in one tablespoonful of lard and
butter mixed. Work thoroughly to-
gether; break up pieces the size of mar
bles. which must be rolled as thin as
your nail. Sprinkle with dry -four as
you roll them out to make them crisp;
stick with fork and bake quickly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

Oregon, the Paradise of Farmers.
Mild equahle climate. certain and abundant Be.
fruit grain grass and stock country the world. Full
forms free. Address the Oregon Immigration Boar
Ports and, Oregon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-11-09

of some of the COWS extending over
number of years will be read with in
terest: Fairy, calved in 1879, averaged
81 quarts per day for 81 .years; Una,
calved in 1880, averaged II quarts per
day for 81 years; Valentine, cslved IN
1878, averaged quarts per day for b
wears; Rosebud, calved in 1882. quarts
Der day from date of first calf for 3years
and months, when she died OF milk
fever, after her fourth calf; Bud, calved
1882, calved her first, calf when ~
months old, has averaged 81 quarts OF
milk per day for 4years: Jessica, calved
in 1877, averaged quarts per day Tor II
years.
From the middle of September to the
beginning of May, the milking cows are
housed at night, but allowed to go out
in the pastures every day, unless in very
stormy weather. They are fed with
about pounds cake per day, with bran,
chaff and hay, and at times some ground
linseed and grains. In summer, when
entirely on the pastures, they have about
2 pounds cotton cake per day. The
land is very cold wet clay, and not the
est for dairy purposes.
THE larger portion of the milk is sent
out direct from the farm, supplying
Bridgend and Porthcawl morning and
evening, The remainder is used for
butter making. The calves are left on
their dams for few weeks, and then
fed with new milk and separated milk
and meal mixed, for time, according to
their growth, generally having separated
milk until or months old. They are
out of doors after the first three months
every day unless stormy.
Much benefit has been derived by the
careful keeping of milk records, as no
COW that does not come up to certain
standard is retained in the herd"
Dairy Notes.
IT will pay to always keep salt within
reach of the cows.
BUY lot of bran, middlings or lin
seed meal to feed with your corn meal
IT aill pay you to test your COWS sepa-
rately and send those that don't pay to
the butcher.
THE Mirror and Farmer says if you
want to really improve your stock, don't
fit, like bird, from breed to breed; de-
eide on the braed you like best, and the
one best adapted to the object you have
in view, and stick to it.
DAIRYING calls for and encourages, in
those who practice it successfully, good
and regular habits. There is no class of
people who have made more successful
dairymen than the religious sect,
Friends. They are sensible, sober and
industrious people. They are, as rule,
even in temper and regular in habits,
and their habits are good. In fact
dairying is conducive to good habits.
The mixer must be there at certain
hours, fourteen times each week.