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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-10
THE GAME OF AUCTION.

for an auctioneer Of small wares is ex-
pected to be funny. The articles put
up for sale were inexpensive, and were
carefully and laboriously packed in
large boxes, literally stuffed with pa
per, and the bidders were not permitted
to know the contents of the package upon
which they were invited to bid. The
auctioneer refused to guarantee any
thing, and all who proposed to invest
their money were compelled to do 30 in
the dark. Notwithstanding this disad-
vantage the bidding was very spirited,
and the city attorney rang out all the
of the auctioneer.
The first article was knocked of to q
dignified Judge. Great curiosity was
manifested to ascertain the nature of
his purchase. In fact, the excitement
became intense, though the gentleman
of the ermine preserved his dignity and
his self-control. From the outer in
closure he took out . cigar box, and i.
was supposed that he had obtained q
hundred cigars; but upon opening the
interior box he found five-cent rubber
doll. The laugh was upon him, and he
enjoyed it quite as much as others.
The superintendent of schools, after
. vigorous search into the contents of q
large box, produced spider on his web.
Many ludicrous purchases were made,
for there was abundant opportunity for
the maiden lady to procure man, the
confirmed old bachelor cradle, and
both of them toys and rattles for babies.
The articles purchased called forth
many jokes and much badinage.
When the stock Of goods to be sold
was exhausted the prizes were given
out. l had the honor to win the ''booby
prize" by giving dollar for q tin
match-holder covered with gilt. The
gift was as thoroughly enveloped in
wrappers as an Egyptian mummy, and
1t proved to be miniature skeleton
with fan in its hand, as though it had
Just come out of high temperature.
The other prize was equally appropri-
ate. As the company went to the col
lation they all voted that auction" was
Q decided success.
How Tall II . '.Stovepipe" Hstf
The ordinary ''stovepipe" hat worn by
gentlemen is about seven inches high.
Let the leader of the games take one in
his hand and exhibit it to the company,
saying:
ssYou can all see the hat hold in my
hand, and you can all tell how high you
think it is. Now look down at the base
board of this room, near the table.
wish each Of you to make mark Tor
stick . pin) on the wall of the room
where you think the brim Of the hat will
come when place it on the floor"
To avoid injury to tho wall, piece OF
smooth board from three to six inches
wide and three or four feet long may be
set up against the wall. One at time
tho players, looking very wise and con.
ddent, make their marks. When all
have done so, the hat is placed under the
marks, and there will be a roar OF
laughter when it is found that most OF
them have marked foot or more.
have often tried this experiment and 1t
never failed to produce great deal OF
establishment az we'll as laughter among
young people.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-10

TIC heI8HC OF = TIUur HS6TFsfs
The company may be requested to cs-
innate in the same manner the height
OF -four barrel. It need not be brought
into the room, for all are familiar with
the article, and the company may be re-
quircd to mark on the wall where the
top Of the barrel will come.
Carpenters, masons and others who
are accustomed to making estimates in
their heads may not be caught, but
others will be sure to make great blum
der. The height OF -four barrel is
about two feet and four inches; but
most of the party will mark 1t at not
lees than three feet and some over four.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-10

A SCHOOL Of silk-wesving - 70 b ~
tablished in London.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-10
BLOWING OFT THE CANDLE.
The Height Of . Flour Barrel.

candle proves to be very amusing to the
party who are looking on.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-04-10

20. Harry how good Of you. Ihave
one friend to stand by me-" said she.
hiding her face upon my shoulder.
Now tell me, Mabel, what founda-
ton have they for these charges?"
asked. gently stroking her fevered head.
She raised her face to mine, and looked
me straight in the eye. 81 do not know.
Harry, any more than you do. never
heard word about the thefts until
papa told me last night"
ut Is strange, very strange" said !,
abruptly. "Smith and Brown declare
the articles were stolen. They are both
honorable gentlemen, and could have no
motive in preferring false charges.
Have you offended the clerks in any
way?'
20. no; at least, not to my knowl-
edge. Ihave always been kind and con-
siderate. more SO than the majority Of
ladies on shopping expeditions"
Still you may have incurred their
displeasure. Well, have . plan"
then her strange action OF the morning
came to mind. Before unfold it. how
ever, Iwish to know why you slighted
me this morning"
why Islighted you. Harry"
"Yes: = an explanation necessary,
Mabel?"
Really. Harry, / do not understand"
she replied in genuine surprise.
mabel, you do not mean to say you
did not see me this morning." ! asked,
coldly.
Il do. have not left the house this
morning"
More mystery" / thought, COM
pletely puzzled. In addition to theft,
was Mabel Utility Of falsehood?
Now, Harry, explain yourself said
she.
well, saw you this morning while
going to the Office, and you crossed the
street without sign Of recognition"
..You are mistaken, SIR" she inter-
rupted, in tone Of GOODNESS. "As /
said. have not been away from home
this morning"
Pardon, Mabel, must have been
Without doubt, Harry. But let rs
not quarrel. What is your plan?'
Her answer was not satisfactory. but |
In order to satisfy myself that the charges |
made against her were either true or
false, my plan should be carried out
Rejecting moment, l asked:
Have you any shopping to do, to-day,
Mabel?'
mot to-day"
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
EDWARD GOULD,


Deacon Edward Gould was born in Cor
ham January 81, 1906. He was favored by
having an academy in his own village, and
made the most of 1t. After leaving school
he was engaged two years in the village
store of Alexander Mcclellan. In October,
1928, he camelto Portland and went into the
commission store of Atwood & Quincy. Mr..
Gould next went into the auction and COM
mission business with b. c. Atwood on Ex-
change street, under the name of Atwood &
Co. He then was awhile with Kent Il Tink-
ham Afterwards he was bookkeeper for
the firm of Dana & Smith several years. On
the closing up of the United States Bank the
loss Of the Portland branch made another
State bank necessary. and the Manufactur-
ers and Traders Bank was chartered, and
commenced business in the building on the
north corner of Fore and Plum streets,
which was left vacant by the removal of the
custom house. The new bank began bust
ness with Joshua Richardson as president
and James Oliver who had been cashier of
the United States Branch Bank, as cashier.
In 1888 Oliver had favorable offer to be-
come cashier Of Connecticut bank and a"
cepted the position, which necessitated the
hunting up Of new cashier for the Manu-
facturers and Traders Bank. Swift at the
Maine Bank, Richardson at the Bank Of
Portland, Chute of the Casco, and Scott Of
the Canal Bank were supposed to possess all
the banking knowledge of the town. In the
emergency Dana & Smith recommended
their bookkeeper Mr.. Gould, as competent
for the position although he had had no ex-
perience. Mr.. Gould was consequently
elected. and has been annually reelected to
the same trust 81 years in the same institu-
ton think there is no case OF such length
of service of cashier Of the same bank,
known at any period. The aged officer is no
useless figure-head; he attends personally to
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
SOME MAINE CHURCH ROWS.
signs that all Brethren do not Dwell
Together in Unity.
[ Bangor Whig.l

Bangor Whig.l
It'll curious fact that some OF the most
cantankerous feelings grow out of the cree
tion of a church edifce. In Vassalbor0 is
church called the ladies church." because
when the men disagreed the women took
hold and put it up. In a Lincoln county
build union house. 1t was put up and was
nearly completed when one day Baptist
brother was careless enough to say that al
Though built with union funds 1t should be
dedicated as Baptist church. 1t was furth;
ermore remarked that the Methodlsts could
was aroused. Cant? we'll see." Tremen'
dous efforts were put. forth and soon two
churches, either one large enough TO hold
twice the church-going population OF the
place. were erected nearly opposite each
other. Both were proudly crowned py steep
les. but neither one could keep its tower. a
furious gale blew down one ana weakened
the other so that it had to be replaced.
Again the wind blew and again tne towers
fell till finally they were abandoned ana DOM
churches now look like two Respectable ana
amicable barns. Services are held IN them
aiternately once in two weeks, and the peo-
ME listen to both Baptist and Methodist
ppreacbers. On a rocky island off the coast
IF Maine il was decided to build church.
One man of wealth wanted II IN a certain
Situation. but the majority decided to
locate It Somewhere else. In rage Cr@sus
declared he would have church OF his own
and at once proceeded to have neat little
church erected in central and conspicuous
nosition. 1t was never used and stands to-
dev rottlng down, steeple and all, but the
owner refuses to sell or let it, A secret so.
ciety offered him a handsome sum for 1t but
he stubbornly refused their offer. On anOth-
err island, something of a summer resort now
a wealthy visitor built nice little chapel
and gave II to the inhabitants, but as he diff.
cred from the majority in his religious views
they refused to use 1t and built one Of their
own.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
sYLvANUs RIPLEY LYMAN.


S. r. Lyman was born in Fryeburg in De-
cember, 1906. While a boy, he lived with
his grandfather, Congregational minister
at Woodstock, Conn. In 1922 he went into a
store as clerk in Lancaster, N. ii. he was
also in store one year at Eaton, III, with
his brother, and also at Fryeburg one. year
previously. In 1928 young Lyman, then II,
left Eaton on foot and alone to seek his
fortune in sight of the sea. He walked all
the weary way down through dark woods of
the Notch. His first business In Portland
was in dry goods store with George Hill on
Exchange street. He was awhile temporarily
clerk for John d. Gardner, an auctioneer;
and also for while with 'Billy" Mcclellan
on Temple street. He was one year with
George c. Lyford on Exchange street.
With Henry Poor, in 1928, Mr.. Lyman
started the well remembered store and firm
of Lyman & Poor on Middle street. He was
partner in different firms on Fore and Com
mercial streets Al years.
Mr.. Lyman was elected Representative
for the city In 1885, and served by reelection
six years, and again in 1871. This year he
was appointed postmaster. which Office he
held four years. He has been director in
Canal Bank. He was member of the old
Portland Rifle Corps of pleasant memory,
when Luther Dana was captain.
Mr.. Lyman was.married in 1S30to daugh-
ter Of Deacon Thomas Beck, and commenced
housekeeping on Pearl street. Mr. Lyman's
second wife, is the daughter of Capt.
Samuel Blanchard, TO whom he was mar
ried in about 1872 since when they have
lived at their pleasant residence on Free
street. Mr.. Lyman has two sons and five
daughters
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10

beeswax and lard. That 1t rests you In sew
ing to change your position frequently.
That hot, strong lemonade taken at bed
time will break up bad cold. That tough
beef is made tender by lying few minutes
In vinegar water. That little soda will re-
neye sick headache caused by indigestion.
That a cup of strong coffee will remove the
odor Of onions from the breath.
That cup of hot water drank before
meals will prevent nausea and dyspepsia
That well ventilated bedrooms will prevent
morning headaches and lassitude. That one
In a faint should be laid ON the fiat of his
back; then loosen his clothes and let him
alone. That consumptive night sweats may
be arrested by sponging the body nightly in
SAT- water. That fever patient can be
sponging off with soda water. That to beat
eggs quickly add pinch of salt Salt cools,
and cold eggs froth rapidly. That the hair
may be kept from falling out after illness by
a frequent application to the scalp of sage
tea. That you can take out spots from wash
goods by rubbing them with the yolk of eggs
before washing.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
GU r BOYS
Scientific Amusement.

ShhtS rHiAoOUlonts
The old "checker-board" puzzle is familiar
to many persons, but is such good one, that
we venture to give it a place in this column
together with an explanation of the apparent
mystery.
Take square piece Of cardboard or paper,
and carefully divide 1t into sixty-four squares,
as in Fig.1. Cut it into four pieces, as
shown by the heavy dark lines, and arrange
them as in Fig. 2. If we now count the
squares, we find that there are sixtyfive, the
rearranging OF the pieces having apparently
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
THE PRESS
DURI G.
L q q O.

Inc PRESS during 1890 enters upon the
twenty-eighth year of its services to the
Republican Party and to it's patrons in
Western and Central Maine. At no time in
its history has the PRESS been so prosperous
and so well able to give to its readers the
best service within the sphere of Maine
newspaper. During 1890 all its facilities will
be used to the utmost to make the PRESS
stand still higher in the column of the leading
newspapers of the country. The price will
be the same as the popular price of 1889.
Six Dollars In Advance,
Seven Dollars at the end of the year. No
other paper in Maine gives so much general,
local and county news. together with such
full and able market and marine reports for
so low price. Subscribers wishing daily
paper for special seasons may obtain the
PRESS for
kThree Dollars for Six Months,
payment in advance; or If it is desired for a
shorter time. the advance price is only
Fifty Cents a Month.
aWhen payments are not made in advance,
harges are made at the rate of Seven Dol
lars year for periods from one to twelve
months. The first of the year is the time to
subscribe.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted BY the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 ExoHANaE STREET, PORTLAND. Mx
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Half SQUARE three insertions or less rs cents
one week SI 90; 30 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of ADJUSTMENTS" and AUCTION
lions or less, s1.6O.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING. at AZ. 20
a year; If paid in advance, 200 a year.
Advertisements Inserted in the "MAINE STATr
Press" (which has a large circulation in every
part of the State) for s1OO per square for first in
sertion. and so cents per square for each subse-
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TERMS. Six Dollars a Year, or fftv cents
month, when paid In advance. When PAYMENT is
not made in advance the price will be Seven
Dollars.
Address all communications TO
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The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
his duties dun -ADVANCE.

with her husband. Tess hours every
three daughters. n 1884 to Miss
| ually active
| WILLIAM DODGE La sons and
William ID. Little was born in
| N. H., April IA, 1907. The same
| father, Stephen Little, removed
family to Portland. At the proper agt
son attended the public schools OF the da,
those under the charge of Miss Douglass
now Mrs. Hyde Of Banger), Joel Hall. Isaac
Weston, Hugh Prince. Peter Merrill and
Cornelius Barnes.
In 1921, at the age Of IA, young Little was
employed in the grocery store Of VIM. Cor
ham on Middle street and about year sub
sequently he became clerk In the dry goods
store of Royal Lincoln on Exchange street.
where he continued the same business for
himself on the east corner Of Middle and
Plum streets. VIM. w. Thomas and S. r.
Lyman were there in the same business In
the same block. In 1887 Mr.. Little left the
dry goods business and with S. G. Shap-
leigh opened an auction and commission
store on Exchange street In 1886. 1887 and
1888 he was chosen assistant clerk Of the
House OF Representatives. He was elected to
the city council In 1841, serving ten years
continuously, eight years of which he was
president Of that body. Mr.. Little was
elected county treasurer In 1852. He has
also served the city several years on the
school board. He is member Of Ancient
Brothers Lodge and Of the Aged Brother
hood.
Mr.. Little has not been inclined to change,
having been a resident of Pearl street, where
he was married more than 60 years ago, and
has occupied the house where he now lives
more than so years. He has been In bust
ness on Exchange street the same length Of
of time, and is the only one now living who
has been there continuously as long. Mr..
Little still keeps his warrant as Corporal Of
the Portland Rifle Corps. and except Mr..
Lyman he is the Oldest member remaining.
1t occurs TO me that each Of the four aged
gentlemen Of whom 1 have written above
have sons already initiated to continue their
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
How to Make a Water Telescope

triangles which form the lozenge shaped
space are exactly equal to that of one of the
SQUARES. The apparent paradox. therefore,
is really an optical Illusion,
How to Make a Water Telescope.
No doubt a goou many Of our Boys and
girls, says the New York World, are igno-
tant of the fact that they can with very little
trouble and at almost no expense construct
an instrument with which they can plainly
see what is going on under the water over
which they sail their boats. The verv idea
of such thing is attractive, and we propose
to tell you how it can be done.
The water telescope may be made of wood
or of tin, whichever you prefer, and we will
describe both. The tin is better, because it
is lighter and more easily handled. Its man
make for you funnel-shaped tin-horn about
three feet long. 1t should be eight or ten
inches in diameter at the bottom and broad
enough at the top for both eyes to look into.
Into the bottom put piece of glass, cut to fit
and make it perfectly water tight. Leave
the top open. The inside should be painted
black to prevent the reflection Of the light
upon the surface OF the tin. Around the out
side of the bottom solder on several sinkers
to Offset the buoyancy Of the air in the water
tight horn and make 1t easier to submerge.
If it Is not convenient to get round piece Of
glass, have the large end made square and
use square glass. That's all there is of it,
and when you sink the instrument down into
the water and put your eyes to the small end
you will be perfectly astonished at the plain
ness with which you see all kinds of fish and
water animals swimming around in state
of nature.
A wooden water telescope is made OF a
long, square, wooden box say ten inches
square at the large end and four or five
inches square at the other. Make all the
seams water-tlght by means Of putty and
paint. Put piece of glass in the large end
and leave the small end open to look into, as
you do with the tin instrument.
A great many Of you will go on boating
and picnic parties this summer, and you can
imagine how much such continuance would
add to your amusement ana pleasure, to say
nothing of the instruction derived from
studying the inhabitants Of the water at
home.
Using the principle of the water telescope,
well.known naturalist had boat made
with glass in the bottom, through which he
could see every movement of thousands of
fish as they swan along through the clear
water. Fishermen in Norway use the water
telescope at their work with the best results,
sometimes discovering new kind of fish
that might otherwise have escaped the notice
of man.
a New Puzzle.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10

added one to their number. There can be
two figures; and the surface of the cardboard
Is, of course, the same in both cases. How,
then, is the presence Of the extra square to
Unexplained?
If we closely examine the square as ar
ranged in Fig.2. we shall find that along the
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
a New Puzzle.

If you have "a
pigs, how can you
arrange t h Q m in
four sites, Giro u
larly, like cut, so
that in going from
one to anoth g r,
each subsequent
one cont ain S a
number g ar er
ten than the pre-
ceding.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
LOST AND FOUND.
MISCELLANEOUS.

TIME directors of the Diamond Island Associa-
Il ton will receive proposals for a lease of
their RESTAURANT and furnishings for the
present season. Address for one week,
IL EDWIN l.. COOLING. L "a Middle st.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
Takes-Rank With the Leaders.
GGardiner Reporter.]

In the Portland Daily PRESS the Republi
cans of Cumberland County have an able
exponent IF their political preferences, as
well as most valuable dispenser of the
tive and readable manner, and that it is APP
preciated is fully demonstrated in its large
and growing circulation. Possessed of all
the facilities necessary to first-class news
paper establishment, the PRESS takes rank
with the leading dailies of the State, and
Justly enjoys lucrative patronage,
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10

line A d the pieces of cardboard are not ex-
actly in contact, but are separated by loz-
enge-shaped space, shown in an exaggerated
form in Fig lin other words, the angles
over E and d G are not quite the same
as those over and F. This differ
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10

ence is so small as to be unnoticed, but 1t is
an actual one and a simple mathematical
calcuation will show that the areas of the two
triangles which form the lozenge shaped
space are exactly equal to that of one of the
squares The apparent paradox, therefore,
iS really an OOtiPal illuSIOn.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
In Every Sense Well Equipped,
[Piscataquis Observer

The Portland Daily PRESS is in every
sense a we'll equipped newspaper. In the
mechanical department there is every facil-
ity for the expeditions printing of the vari-
GUS editions, and the editorial force COM
prises some of the brightest newspaper
writers in Maine. The PRESS reaches all
parts of western and central Maine several
hours before any of the Boston papers, and
gives all the news that those papers have,
besides the local and State news.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10
Honest and Square In Its Dealings.

The Portland Daily PRESS has lived and
prospered ever since the beginning of the
civil war. 1t has been the best republican
organ in the state, and has acquired a rep
utation, during the last quarter of a century,
for honest and square dealings with its party
and the public, which justly makes it an en-
tirely responsible newspaper.
The Portland daily press., 1890-05-10

WANTED-By gentleman and wife. without
| w children, rent of six or seven rooms in
western part OF the city. Address j. II. A., p. o.
| Box 874, city. a.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-10-11

At the same time and place, and after the
sale of the real estate. the undersigned VIII
offer at public sale the following