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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-28
Lights on he cnristnnas Tree

How came the lights on the Christmas
tree? In tine ninth mUnth Of the Jewish
year, corresponding nearly to our December,
and on thr twenty-ftth day, the Jews cele
brated the Feast Of Dedication Of their tenn
pie. # bad been deseerated on that day by
Antioehus; it was rededlcated by Judas
Maccabeus. and then, according TO the jew
ish legend. sufficient oil vas found Ia the
temple to last for the seven branched candle
stick for seven days, and 1t would have
taken seven days to prepare new oil Accord
ingly the Jews were wont on the twenty.ffth
OF Kiseu in every house TO light a candle, on
the next day two and so on till on the seventh
aud last day OF the feast seven candles
twinkled In every house,
1t is not easy to fix the exact date of the
Nativity, but 1t fell, most probably, on the
last dav of Kisleu, when every Jewish house
in Bethlehem and Jerusalem was twinkling
with lights. 1t is worthy Of notice that the
German name for Christmas Is Weinnacht,
the Night Of Dedication, as thougt II were
associated with this feast. The Greeks also
called Christmas the Feast of Lights, and
indie ID this was also name given to the
Dedication Festival, Chanuka, by the Jews.
In every house the seven-n, zzled lamp. or
seven-branched eandle>tlck, symbolizrd the
Seven-branched candlestiek in the Temple
IDlS latter was, moreover, made like nee,
and each lamp was like flower on the tree.
Many seven-branched candlestleks we're
In use in the German churches In the Middle
Ages; the most magnificent that remains Is
one In the cathedral of Essen. dating from
1908, standing nearly nine feet high. Another
Is at Brunswick, standing fourteen and
half feet high. Many Others exist The
writer saw very beautiful ironwoTk stand
of seven candles IN Ireland, made In imita-
ton of angr lica leaves. He was told this
was only lighted on Christmas eve.
In Milan j. one Of the thirteenth century
called the Tree Of the Virgin, with four riv-
ers represented as issuing from the base.
Ygedrasill had but three. A superb tree of
seven branches was presented TO Canterbury
in the twelfth century; another To Win
chester by King Canute in 1895. Anthony
Beck, Bishop Of Durham, bequeated what
seems to have been one Of silver gilt, with
an image Of the Virgin and Child at the foot,
to his cathedral. The Blessed Virgin takes
the place Of the Morse Hertha by the we'll
or spring A seven-branched candlestick
remains at Litchfield; several remain In
France. at Lyons, Anglers, Tours. Vienne.
They were placed at the entrance to the
choir, and were certainly lighted at the mid
night mass on Christmas eve, as the Pasehal
candle was lighted at Eastss.--C0mhill
Msga4he.
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The tight was getting too hot to last, A
big fish. with most appalling array of fangs
snatched at my foot Just in time l thrust
the broken end Of the gait through his throat
and turned him on his back. His neighbors
took charge OF him and he vanished bloody
fragment.
AS watched this an idea struck me.
"Chrisw yelled, 'the shad the shad
throw them overheard, a dozen at time"
Splendid" cried the rector; and B
That'll call them Off"
Down came his oar with fresh vigor upon
the head of a dog-fsh, which turned at once
on its side. Then the shad began to go OVER
AT first the throwing of the shad produced
no visible effect, and the attack on us con-
tlnued IN undated fury. Then the water
began to foam and twist where the shad
were dropping and on sudden we were left
alone.
The whole pack forsook us to attack the
shad. How they fought and dashed and
sprang and tore in one mad turmoil of foam
and fish: Spread them bit!'' B cried
Give them all a chance, or they'll come
She's afioat she's afioatr' he yelled in
frantic delight.
Chris threw out another dozen of fish,
Then he thrust his oar over the stern and
the big boat moved slowly toward US. At
intervals Chris stopped and threw out more
shad. AS we eagerly watched his approach
the thought occurred TO us that when the
boat should reach us it would be with the
whole pack surrounding it. The ravehous
creatures seemed almost ready to lean
aboard.
"We can use these oars and things as leap
ing poles" suggested B.
That's what Wen have to do" agreed the
rector. Then he cried to Chris: bring her
sides into the shoals. so we can ali lump
aboard at the same time.'
As the boat drew nearer Chris paused again
and threw score of shad far astern. Away
dartrd the dog-fish, and the boat rounded up
close before US.
The agility with which we sprang aboard
was remarkable, and Chris almost Rugged us
in his joy.
Not another shad'll the git out err mel"
he declared trumphantly.
wen, should rather think not remarked
the rector. "But they might as well have
some more dOg-fish."
With these words he put his foot upon the
gunwhale, and his uhwearying boat-hook
went back Jubilantly into the battle.
Rapidly loading and firing my shotgun |
picked off as many of our enemies as l COM
fOrtably could; and b, by lashipg the
boats Ratchet on the end of the gaff, made
weapon with which he played havoc among
our foes.
But the fray lasted not much longer. In
Vulnerable as. yet were the survivors their
hunger was becoming appeased and their
ferocity diminished. In little while they
Sltereu OH TO a safe distance.
When we had time to think of our own
condition we found that our backs were
painfully scOrched by the blazing June sun.
AS with pain we struggled into our clothes,
chris trimmed our course toward home.
Il reckon you know now, bout all you'll
wanter know bout the ways O. dog fish," he
suggested.
They are certainly very bloodthirsty,"
said the rector, '.but at the same time they
are very interesting. That they gave us
noble contest you can't deny"
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maintain his native State In the proud posi-
ton which she has so long occupied.
1T Is surprising how men overlook the
chances which lie near at hand. You remem-
Der what Couture said to his pupil who com
planned that he could find nothing to paint,
Paint the first thing you see, that train Of
cars for instance said the great painter.
That is too common was the reply. YET
said Couture, the man who paints train
Of cars will make his fortune And
he was right. The Syrian captain thought 1t
too small thing to wash In the Jordan. So
1t Is with many a man. The things around
him are too common. and he imagines that
somewhere, far away, riches may be gathered
with little toll; but he soon finds his mis-
take. No doubt the majority Of young men
would do better in every way to remain at
home and that investors would also do better
by putting their money into home enter
prigaS."
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Fun With Peanuts.
fChrIsfian IInion1

LOlIIsIIdu UDIUnI
A bag of peanuts, some wooden toothpick S
a box of pins and a sharp knife, two or three
tiny Chinese parasols and pen and ink for
marking the faces, are all the materials
necessS hese, with little ingenuity,
will mSls- ,.eat variety of peanut people,
and al.e7ss every kind of animal. A little
care sEsl aste in selecting the peanuts will
soon sEa9w what great adaptability there is
in them.
A thick, fat nut, with very little curve
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near one end, will,
with the aid of tooth
picks for the legs and
pins for the arms,
make the "fr0ggy
who would a-w0O-
ing 60" Bits of soft
dough or putty stuck
on to the ends of the
tnathninlzs will If
held in one position
long enOugh-that is,
until it stiffens-
make the feet solid
and the queer little
creature able to stand
alone. Plaster of par
il will do hate, avon
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ST. w
hold its shape, may
be used for a bonnet
by fastening to the
head with a bit of
glue or paste, while
the parasol is held in
place with tiny
threads and glue if
needed. A little ex-
perience Will show
how to manage.
Select the largest
and latest peanut for
a boat; cut eff about
0ne-third, and fasten
securely tc the foun-
Ilation before arrang-
Z ng the occupants.
Another sunshade, a
bit of blue cloth for
q Denant, toothpicks
Tor cars, and you
have a very amusing
toy.
The "litttle pig who
went to market is
pacilv arroA~ol
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one week, 81 90; 90 cents per week AFTER N0A''
SPECIAL NOTICES, One-thrd additionai
Under head OF AMUsEMENTs'i and EucTroN.
SALES" $500 per square per week three inser.
lions or less. S1.5O.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING at 40 6o
a wear; if paid in advance, 81. 90 wear. wv
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINF STATE
PREss'' (which has large Circulation in every
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sertion. and 80 cents per square for each subse-
auent insertion.
Terms. SIX Dollars Year, or fifty cents a
month, when paid in advance. When payment is
not made in advance the price will be Seven
Dollars
Address ali communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING 200
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We should be pleased to receive contrlbu-
tions to this column from any of our young
friends who have anything of interest to say.
If anyone who desires to have any particu-
lar article described will make known his
wishes we will do our best to give the de-
sired information.
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is Little RED Ridlng--Hood or any
other character which chances to
please the little ones. One or two trials
will show the possibilities of these common
materials and will prove most entertaining
and amusing.
Cork is another material from which a
great variety of creatures may be manufac-
tured. A grinning little darky fashioned out
of champagne cork was made by nv
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steward one time
on shipbOard, and
made no end of
amusement. Into
the round, roly-
poly body were
stuck arms and
legs cut of smaller
pieces of cork and
secured to the
body with sharp
,I A.Al,.saI.
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II i Is to be had. 'as it hardens quickly and
will hold the doll firmly in place on the card
board or thin board used for a foundation.
The pugiists are made in the same way !:
It is better to fasten them securely to the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-28

foundation be-
fore putting on
the knobs of
dough W hic h
answer for a set
of boxing gloves.
as t h g e are
+ a t b er heavy
and the people
are apt to tODDla
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MALE HELP

GEO SALARY, $40 EXPENSES IN AID
epOO 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.. Piqua. Ohio. dec4eod30t
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over II they are fastened on at first
=. A long slim peanut should be selected for
my lady" who goes abroad under the shelter
of a gaudy Chinese sunshade. A three
cornered bit of eolored yaper. stiff enongb 10
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H0R~Es, HO RsEs-0ne bay horse years
LIZ old, good worker or driver, weight 100 lbs ;
one bay horse. good worker or driver, yea old,
1125 lbs; one black horse, 6years oil, weighs
100 lbs, sound and kind. good business horse;
one gray horse, years DID, weighs 1900 lbs,
sound and all right eyeryway; one pair chestnut
horses, 2400 lbs, good workers.; two secoI
horses, good drivers, do lots of good. A. G. SAW
YER'S stable, Cor. Federal and Market streets
241
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ktOR y sLE-Stock of desirable goods in the
& best store and location, In a thriving village
with railroad facilities; has good run OF cash
trade; will be sold at great bargain as The
owners other business requires all his attention.
". IL. WALDRON, $50 Middle street. Pill
TYPE WRITER FOR SALE-No. 2
Il Remington Stan dard, in good condition.
Price $40. ADDRESS j. A. B.. Press Office. 2ltf
ENOR SALn--Air-tight weather strips. |
Il have the only reliable article in the Market
adjustable to windows and doors; now is the
time to leave sour orders. BLAISDELL &
BERRY, 81 Cross street. IA
EN0R as.E-l upright ten horse engine 3
= second lathes JONES & HITCHINGS,
40 Fore street. Daft
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MISCELLANEOUS.

nR. JOHN BUZZELL wishes 70 give no
~ tice that his office is at the City Hotel, OF
hce hours from to 10 a. M and 2 t. D. m 1913
EUST RECEIVED - 1000 mounds fine
~ eastern turkeys, 1900 pounds peese buO
dozen strictly tesh eastern eggs; also 90 boxes
me EIoIlda oranges Oil ect from grower. ISAAC
| BERRY, Is Moulton street. 23-1
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AGENTS WANTED.
BOARD.

"ANTED-Board in a private family by a
w man or good habits; between Preble and
India streets preferred. Address G. b., Press
Offce 27-l
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Game OF Shadow Buff.

The game of shadow buff diners very mate
rally from blindmand's buff, but it is equal
ly as amusing. A large piece of white linen
should be fastened neatly up at one end of
a room, so that it hangs smoothly. Buff (not
blinded seats himself on low stool, with
his face to the linen, and table, on which
is lighted candle, should be placed about
four or five feet behind him and the rest of
the lights in the room extipguished. Bluffs
payftll0ws next pass in succession between
the candle and him, distorting their features
in as gfOtesQue manner as possible hop
ping, limping and performing various odd
antics so as 20 make their shadow very I'M
like their usual looks Butfy must then try
to guess to whom the shadows belong, ana
if he guesses correctly, the player whose
shadow he recognizes takes his place. Buff
is allowed only one guess for each person
and must not turn his head neither to the
right or left to see who passes.
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Our Mechanic Falls correspondent writes:
-'Should any of your boy readers who
love at times the enjoyment Of skating,
be so unfortunate as to break through in
deep water, please observe this rule
for getting out. Grasp the ice in front firmly
with both hands then straighten your body
out fiat on top Of the water and drawing
with your hands and kicking with your feet
as in act of swimming, slide out on the ice.
This has been done easily by an old man
with rubber boots and overcoat on. The
old way of putting both arms full length on
the ice, then hugging your toes up on he
underside often breaking the ice, leaving us
again floating in the water, is hard and
slow way of getting out, Try my way next
time"
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE = The large boarding house on
l. Free street, known as the Gordon house,
with restaurant ON Free street and oyster house
on Cotton street attached; the house has been
newly furnished throug hOut will sell at a low
Ii LIAM II. HASKELL, Gordon House, 80 and
80 Free street. 271
EHOR SALE OR re LET-The Atwood
a. house, Ligonia; two stories, French roof,
fifteen rooms, bath and furnace Several acres
of land with fruit trees and good stable. Every
thing in good repair; will be rented low or sold
Oh reasonable terms. Apply to LOCKE &
LOCKE, $50 Middle street or toAUG. z. Full
LER, 452 Fore street. 2ldtf
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LUST AND FOUND
r OST-Will the lacy who was seen to pick up
~ watch in front of Whites shoe store near
corner of Congress and Centre streets, on
NJ nday afternoon, please send address to
RUEL SMALL, Clerk of Courts office, City
Building 25-1
EHOUND-That it does not do any good to run
L down any one else's stock, but 1t does do a
little good to praise your own. Our turkeys are
fresh-killed, but there is a lot of o Thanksgiving
stock in the market. Look out tor it when you
buy your Christmas dinner. AMOS WINSLOW
& CO., No. Milk street market. 24-1
sSOU D-Yor will find that Alfred Cough
L. BalSam is the bestTemrdy known for coughs,
colds, hoarsenees, and especially that disagree
able tickling of the throat. Iusist on having
A fred Cough Balls IN and you are positively sure
of cure. Sold by druggists and grocers, 25 so and
rs cents. 23-l
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4 Hint for Skaters.

ened tOOthplcks. The eyes, nose and
mouth were painted red making the
little creature frightful carieature, but
amusing nevertheless
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WANTED-The people of Portland to know
cleans and varnishes oil paintings, cleans en-
cravings and repairs a | KINDS of art work at his
wOIkrooIns, 5. 84a Congress St.. opposite Me-
chanics' Hall. 1o4
WAN TED-Men's and boys east off clothing
w Cash paid for it. Call or send postal to
CHAS. A. MOOERS, 500 Fore street. BOA
w D-To buy from $1,000 to $4,000
w cast off clothing, ladies' dresses, sters
cloaks: Gents, Children's clothing and carpets
and will pay the highest cash prices. This Is an
old American establishment. Please send letter
or postal card or call at No. 81 Middle street.
Portland, Me. NJ. DEGROOT. oct29-tf
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w aNTED Anyone wishing a young man
w of good habits as partuer with four or
five thousand dollars capital to address L. W ,
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WANTED-A horse for its keeping this
w winter; best of care. Address G. E. DEER
ING, 800 Commercial street, Portland, Me.
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WANTED-An persons in want OF trunks or
w bags to call at e. ID. REYNOLDS, 656 and
Dos Congress ST., cor. of Oak; as we manufacture
our goods, and can therefore give you bottom
prices. Trunks repaired. Open evenings till o.
PAL
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1889-09-06
POGO; Y q pesar de la calma propia

POGO; y q pesar de la calma propia
de la epoca actual, parecen soste-
nerse con mayor firmeza que antes,
no obstante la reserva con que Sc
han realizado varias partiditas que
pasan en- junto de $50 sacos, classes
de Puerto Rico, buenas Y corrien.
tes. Bien podemos fijar, por tanto,
para las superiores de dicha proce-
dencia, los mismos tipos anteriores
de 20 6 81 duros quintal.
Los arribos del periodic han su-
bido q 692 sacos, procedentes de
Puerto Rico y Manila; pero de
ellos han quedado on la plaza 202l
del primero de ambos puntos, ST.
guiendo de transito los 400 restan
tes.
En- Ell Dep6sito de Comercio en-
traron nuevamente ITO sacos, y sa-
Heron %, quedando una existencia
de 685 sacos por fin de Julio.
AsticGr.-Las importaciones de
este dulce han venido en- seguido
descenso. Durante ell periodic de
que nos ocupamos, Ia entrada ge-
neral SO ha reducido q 7.719 bultos,
de los cuales han seguido de tran
sito 2,135 barriles, 1,46O sacos y
$50 estuches, 6 sean en- junto 3,945
bultos, quedando en- la plaza 993
sacos, 565 barriles, 1,O48 estuches,
SO d y 1.O75 bayones, en- junto
STA bultos, que cast en- totalidad
han recibido directamente los al.
macenistas por contratos anterio-
res.
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DE BRISTOL,
Sc VENDE.

Una mAquins de vspor, IA caballos
de fuerEs, dobls engrsnsje, que da mo-
vimiento & un trapiche cnyos cilindros
miden.S pies 8 pulgadss por 3 pies do
di&mstro. Dos bombas, una de alimsn-
tor ID calders,.y otra de levantar agua
fria { los dep6sitos. On emburradcr
de doble csdens, so pies dc largo por
8 pi6s 5 pnlgadas de ancho. Dos cla.
rifcadoras hero fndido con % tnbo.
rio de cobre para 81 vapor, sus yAIvu.
las, llaves etc, sufcientes 1 contenef
800 galones de gusrApo cada uno. Una
serpeDtina de cobre para vApof.
Todo 10 cual, ssi como los aaientos
de maderas del pals } grande sscuadfia
sobre que descansan ID m&qDinA dc vn-
por y el molino 90 encuenfrAn On Per.
fecto estado y % fealiza precio muy
limitad0.
El qoe interese compfarlo pueds
pedir informes y entenderse CON don
juan r. Finlsy, a'macen dc los Erss.
Or6sas , Finlsy-Marina.
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sfNToMAs DE la Bills.

70 81 paciente que3a de plehitrd en- Ell est6maEo.
Distsasion De los intestines M tpor q viento
d Lasd cansauco somnoenca despues de las eomidas
80 Nal gusto en- 10 boca 10 engus amarilenta
6e Constipation con aguna diarrea.
81 Depres de amino mucha fatiga Todos sinoas
anerores demue sran desaego de unciones del Hgado
de aqui gran mporanca de cuaquer que
medatamente s'nuant para Hsgado cuya forma mas
conocda pdora LIE eperiencia aris dmuesta que
mas expedite de estmuar promover accon del Hgado en-
ell eua puede confarse sempe he consagrado muchoa
amos Dc mi vida comp9ner una gaora que obrase pronts
pngantes fuertes por consguete he conecconado una
Pldora que por sf sola d6ss acva sunciene a
W NUEv4 a PfLDOR1 Il i De HAYDoCK PARA Ell H1GApo
Que es ei vedadero grano eenca do ID ealud 10 gran
6endicion que 10 Cencia ha dado el mundo.
Psgaa Postracion NeEvios Bills Dsbdaa Isatud Gene
HAYDOCK PARA IL HfGAbO seraia un Reinedo Eectiyo.
Cada pomo contiene vente Pildcras. Precio Veinte
cuslousr escepco Sne sses probSr sstas pdoas se Ia
femitra un pomo grs al recibir sn nombre direction
Pdase medic ariea postal ejepar del foleto
it, Mysteres que sunistrs nfoms tod e iundo
NEW YORK, & b. dsA.
ApvERTENcA preyisns todos los boticarioa que el
ss FiLDoRAs DE HAEnock PARA ar Eth EL g. u
eusl asrGn 70 sdcadas. Nov. II, ,N
quotes dc "Pdoraa Do Hsydoek para PusYtoRieo, gu
coHtsngan q nomhre Dc G. dAasyedo, no SON leu
NMAs.
tfAYD0cH Co.
NEW-YORK.
Agenea Do tibtaesa aueytcsna& FQra aesa, 4oA euai
sesRase~ ~uniAss letlaaansAne.a para 70 ~ h 1sla
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tener brillantes y rApidos resulta.
dos en- los casos de afecciones byon
quiales, escrofalosis, vaqMiisnso, etc,
teniendo dicho preparado la gran
ventaja sobre los otros de ser
agradable al paladar Y facilmente
tolerable aun por los est6magos
mas delicados.
Con este motive
Vds. affmo 8. s. @.
DR.. Joaquin Sabater, Meu.vv
tular.
Desde que SO eonoce el PeCtoral
de Anacshuita Ia ttsis y demas en-
fermedades del pecao, la garganta
y los pulmones, no tienen va ra-
z6n de ser.