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HARD TO BELIEVE.

LlzRE ARNOLD of Fenton, Mich.
weighs only eighteen pounds, and is
twcnty-scvcn years old.
EpuRAIM HoRNEn, of Donegal town.
ship, has an apple trec which was in
full bearing in 1T77. As it bore fruit
under british rule, its age is estimated
ut ono hundred and thirty years.
JAMES HENDERSON, IN old sailor ut
Norfolk, Va, has On image of q full
rugged ship tattoocd upon his arm which
is SO small TINT it cannot DO fully dis
hinguishcd without the aid of q magnl-
flying glass.
In 1868, Robert T. BARKER, OF New
Bedford, Mass, read the Bible through,
for the first time. Since that date he
has read it nincty-ninc times. 1t rsunl-
ly takes him two months to read it from
beginning to end.
A FLY caused the death of man ut
Vienna. He was walking tho street
when the insect suddenly took posi-
tion on his forehead. AS soon as it left
swelling appeared and t;,. man soon
aftcrward died of blood ;,,.s ,n.ng.
A PALMYRA woman could not believe
her own eyes recently when she found
strawberry measuring six inches in
circumference. An investigation
showed that it was made of no less
than eleven berries which had grown
together, making great sight.
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HORSE STO2IES.

HORSE belonging to John Burtlcss,
OF Upton, Mich, was found to be COW
cred with honey bees the other day and
n fire had to be built to remove them.
The horse nay die.
FARMER Near hmitc, La., owns a
horse that will not drink from the
watering trough if any of tho mules
drink first. lie docs not seem to object
to drinking after horses, but draws the
linc ut mules. .s..
A HORSE 1T Ilvington, Cal. that was
annoyed while taking his daily meal
from bucket by flock of hens
especially by ono big blacl, hen, one
day turned his bucket over on his tor
mentor and left her imprisoned under
it, where she remained till the next
morning.
TIE Springfield Republican records q
notable horsc trade made in that vicin-
ity: "a wcfl-linown joc.zly secured :;
showy colt and hicd himself to the DALI
to sec the boys. When Lo came bacl.
he was driving n fine black horse, lead
ing good bay, while there followed be-
hind pair of oxen, u COW, an old SOW
and eight pigs"
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WHY?

Why are the authors Of books that
teach how to get rich invariably poor2
WHY does q restaurant-kecpcr take
his meals, when he can, at some one
clsc's restaurant?
Why docs man speak broken Eng
lish to q foreigner who canr.ot under
stand good English?
WHY docs a man who cannot make
another agree to his arguments shout
in stating them q second time?
Why do great men c.ways wear bad
hats and bad men always wear good
hats, when thcy nave tho money Co buy
them?
Why docs man turn his head to OBJ
servo pretty woman, while u woman
nearly turns her eyes to- observe q
handsome manP
WHY does caller In an ofllco build
ing, hotel or tenement house begin his
inquiries for some one he is seeking ut
the top story instead of the bascmcnt2-
N. Y Sun.
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TELL Youa MANICURE THO.

broad nails indicate gentle, timid,
and baslIful nature.
PALE or load-colorcd nnils indicate
melancholy people.
PEOPLE with narrow nails aro ambi-
tious and quurrclsomc.
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The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
Iacay and the Kaystono Rank-

MAcHIAs. June 11.-Lowell w. Leighton,
house and barn at Jonesport were burned
yesterday. Loss $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
BOTH YOUNG BOYS.
BOTH YOUNG BOYS.
One Is Dead the Other Is Held
for Killing Him.
They We're Comrades and Members
Of the Same Family.
Quiet Maine Town Excited By a
Sad Stabbipg Affair.

AUGUSTA, June 1.-THE quiet town of
Somerville. abou. fifteen miles east of this
city Is the scene Of sad stabbing affair.
Wednesday evening. between six and seven
o'clock. Selden G. Hisler and Charles r.
Hisler, aged respectively fourteen and fifteen
years, were fishing in company with several
others at Sheepscot Long Pond, a short dis
tance from their homes. They stood near
together on the edge of the shore upon a
large slab.and quarrel arose between them
as to where each should fish. Both became
very angry and Seldom pushed Charles from
the slab. The latter retaliated by. .drawicg
heavy. sharp-pointed jack knife from his
pocket and throwing 1t at Selden with all his
force. The blade entered the right leg near
the hip AMI severed the femoral artery.
Selden started for home but fell to the
ground from loss of blood before he had
gone many rods. Word was sent in hot
haste to his parents and they arrived on the
spot about twenty minutes later just as he
breathed his last. A sad feature of the case
Is the fact that the boys were related by ties
Of blood. The murdered boy was the son of
Peter Hisler. Charles Risler Is the son of
Miles Hisler. who Is son of Peter by his
nrst marriage. The murdered boy was
therefore half uncle to his murderer.
Coroner Seth Patterson held aa inquest at
Summit hall this afternoon, large crowd
being in attendance. The jury decided that
Selden Hisler came to his death by knife
wound, the knife being in the hands of
Charles Hisler. Immediately after the rem
dering of the verdict, Charles was ar
raigned before Trial Justice Albert S. Soule.
He pleaded not guilty and was committed on
a charge of manslaughter to await the action
of the grand jury in October. Sheriff G. f.
ChOate carried him to WiscasSat iail tonight
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
POWER IN CLUBS.
President ClaTkson Recommends
ORGANIZATION for Republicans.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, June 11.-C. +. Sayler
chairman Of the committee appointed by the
Young Mems Republican Club Of Des
Moines to convey to J. S. Clarkson, the con-
gratulations of the club upon his election to
the presidency of the Republican National
League, has received reply OF ackn0wl-
edgment. dated at Paris, referring to his cleo
tion to the presidency Of the League. In it
Mr.. ClarksOn says:
''The country is evenly balanced between
political parties just now. Whichever party
Is most vigiIaDt and most clearly educates
the people In the truth Of public affairs and
have been smarter than the Republicans in
later years In effecting close organization, In
circulating directly to the homes Of the land
campaign literature, in stimulating the circu-
lation OF their newspapers. and In enlisting
the activities of young men. We must meet
them in this field, and we must utilize the
social and literary ambition of every intelli-
gent neighbOrhood by organizing a Republi-
can club of social and literary character, las
well as political. We can make, If we will,
such a club the social centre Of power In
nearly every farm neighborhood and small
village. These communities are hungry for
social life, and the average community has
little or none of the social organizations,
such as secret societies or otherwise. of the
city or town. Young men are controversial ;
they love action; they are always aggressive
The average young man Of intelligence and
ambition would rather ba president Of
club or captain of marching company than
to hold an Office with salary. We should
utilize, also, the friendship Of Republican
women in these clubs. Young men can car
ry on the discussions or debates; young
women can aid in the entertainment with
songs or recitations, ana the full enthusiasm
and intelligence Of the neighborhood thus
can be utilized for the service Of the Repub-
N ri nf Nod UnVy
ernment. In this way the leisure Of winter
months can be made most profitable and ef-
fectve for the party. II the Democrats wish
to meet us on this field we are ready for
them. We have the best Of the argument,
and can welcome such an engagement at any
hOur -
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
GENERAL NEWS.

Four men were drowned at Lindsay
rancho, Hardeman county, Texas, by cloud
burst, Wednesday.
Robert Lunger has been arrested In Cuba
charged with the murder OF Mrs. Mary
Emerson In Massachusetts.
Gov. Russell of Massachusetts has ap-
pointed Judge James NJ. Barker, Rep, to
succeed the late Judge Allen of the supreme
bench.
Twenty men at work for V. Mathes ex-
cavating for a building in Dover, N. H.,
struck yesterday. Work was nearly sus-
pended as result.
Edward Burgess, the we'll known yacht
designer, is seriously i'll with typhoid fever.
His chances for recovery are cons idered
favorable.
Robert Jordan of Dover, N. H., is accused
Of kicking his broter Peter down stairs Sun
day. Peter has fractured skull and Robert
is under arrest.
The standing committees OF the dioeeses of
East and South Carolina consent to the con-
secration of Bishop Brooks as does the Cen
trail New FORK diocesan convention.
Surrogate Ransom of New York has de-
cided that Capt. Fracis l.. Norton, who
sailed from New London In life boat OF
his own patent, some months ago and has
never been heard from since. Is legally dead.
Marcus E. Porter, well known citizen OF
Avon, Mass, yesterday morning nlew up a
small building, used as a tool house and be
longing to the town, with dynamite. Porter
has been deranged. He was arrested.
A Chicago despatch says that Mrs. James
g. Blaine, Jr., who Is now on her way to
Dakota where she Is living preparatory to
her divorce proceedings, is still suffering
from rheumatism. She intends to go on the
stage as soon as she RECEIVERS.
The keeper Of the Mantinicus Rock Light
Station acknowledges the receipt of lot OF
reading matter thrown to him by the captain
and officers of the International steamer
Cumberland as they were passing the
J light Tuesday evening, and extends hi:
thanks to them.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
maine's worId's Fair suIIdIns.

The executive committee of the Worlds
Fair managers of Maine have appointed a
committee with instructions to secure. plans,
specifications and estimates of cost for erect
ing the State Of Maine Worlds Fair building
at Chicago.
The building is to be used for headquarters
for State of Maine people. who may use 1t at
the exposition. The state appropriation for
this building is $4,000.
Several owners of granite quarries and
manufacturers Of different kinds Of building
materials have expressed a desire to furnish,
free of cost, on board Of cars, reasonable
amount Of such building materials as they
manufacture, for the purpose Of allowing the
state of Maine to have better building than
the amount appropriated by the state
will make, and for advertising to the world
the resources of Maine of this particular
kind.
The members OF the committee having
charge Of the Chicago building are Hon. A.
X. Bixby, Hon. j. p. Bass and Mrs. K. G.
Burleigh.
The Committee wish to make this building
the granite exhibit Of Maine at the great ex-
position. Maine has the most desirable site
of any state. having lot 100x100 feet, facing
Lake Michigan. Upon the right. running
back In half circle, will be the other state
buildings, and on the left the buildings OF
other nations. Maine was the first to locate
state building.
Architects of Maine are invited to make
plans and specifications for building 40x60
feet, two stories with tower building to be
constructed of the different varieties of
Maine granite and covered with Maine slate
Dimension and number of rooms will be fur
nished on application to the committe.
Prizes will be offered to architects. Owners
OF granite quarries. who will furnish granite.
ana others who will contribute material OF
any kind for the building. will Communicate
with the committee at as early date as pos
sible.
The board Of managers are greatly encour-
aged by the Interest already manifested by
the people OF Maine In this great enterprise
All communications relating to the building
should be addressed to A. r, Bixby, SEowhe-
gan. Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
Typos Choose Officers.

f,-,ToN, June 1.-THE Typographical
Union today elected these officers:
President-W. B. Prescott, Toronto, Canada.
Vice Presidents-J. ii. McKenna, New York /;
J. Won Bittner, Chattanooga, Tenn; ID. j. Well
den, Chicago.
Secretary and Treasurer-W S. McClevey,
Indianapolis.
Organizers First district, Edward Beardsley,
Brooklyn: second district j. +. Klunk, Kansas
City; third district. Samuel II. Freeman, Birming-
ham, Ala. fourth district, Victor b. Williams,
Chicago; fifth district, J. w. Patterson. Ottawa,
Ont; sixth district, j. R. Winder, San Francisco
seventh district, Charles Abernethy.
Delegates to American Federation of Labor
w. K. Shields, Washington w. @. Boyer, Omaha (;
q. A. Williams, Pittsburg; f, A. Kidd, Chicago.
The delegates and guests had a banquet at
the American house this evening. Augustus
McGraith. president of the Boston union,
presided. Alderman keenan, spoke for the
City of Boston. A letter of regret was read
from Governor Russell. Gen. Chas. IL.
Taylor spoke for the press. Other speeches
were made by Hon. Amos j. Cummings, M.
c., Edward L. Plank, retiring president,
August DOnatt, trustee of the Drexel Home,
Ex-Mayor O'Brien, Congressman Joseph FL.
ONeil and Others
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
ONLY 5000 BONDS.
Judge Cornish of Lewiston Discovers
a Hole In the Liquor Law.

LEWISTON. June 1.-THE Journal says
says that great feature Of the recently en-
acted law against transportation of liquor
received attention In Lewiston Thursday
and Is exciting more than ordinary local in
terest.
The amendments to the laws at the legsla-
tion of 1891 provided penalty of $500 and
costs and one year in the county jail and, in
addition thereto, another year In case the
$500 and costs are not paid. But so far as
the municipal court in Lewiston can dis
cover the increase in penalty was accom-
panied by no increase in the bail required,
which. by another section of the previous
law Is limited to $500 In cases in which the
municipal court has jurisdiction. This feat
ure Is peculiar inasmuch as guilty respOn-
dent in any case might furnish bonds In $500
and default his bail-$200 being considerably
less than $500 and year In jail.
The case, giving rise to the general state
ment was before Judge Cornish in the Lew
iston municipal court, this morning. Samuel
). .Hodgdon was found guilty, officers testi-
Tying that they arrested him when carrying
box OF liquor. The court imposed SEN
lance OF $500 and costs and one year in jail
and an additional year In case the fine and
Judge Cornish then briefly referred to the
where the amount of bail required was in
creased with the penalty. He also read the
section of the Revised Statutes limiting the
amount Of bail to be exacted to $500 and
ordered respondent to furnish bonds in that
sum. he furnished bail and was discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
Walter Matthew's Fatally nur
Fire Down East.

AUGUSTA, June 11.-Walter Matthews. a
truckman, fell under wagon today, and
was fatally injured.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
This Beats the eecord.

NEW YORK, June lit has just come to
light that the dry goods and miscellaneous
establishment of Hilton, Hughes u Denning
Broadway, Ninth and Tenth streets. was
robbed last Friday night in the cleverest
style that has distinguished a burglary in
New York for many years. The plunder Sc
cured is said to have been affthe diamonds
In the jewelry department OF the firm, the
value of which is given as $4,000, but this
seems to be very small stock for so large
firm. and the value of the goods taken was
cealed themselves in the place sometime dur
ing Friday, and had themselves locked in
the building. The firm employs watchmen.
but they are all stationed outside,
conld work at their pleasure.
Having collected their plunder the robbers
started fire in the building. Then, In the
excitement, wheh the firemen arrived. they
easily escaped. The FIRE was put out and the
building locked up without the robbery be-
ing discovered.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
KENT's HILL GRADUATES.
commencement Exercises at the
Maine Wesleyan Seminary.
EsneeIal to the Press.l

KENT's HILL, Me-, June. 1.-THE address
before the litery society was delivered by
Hon. VIM. S. Pattee, dean Of the law school
connected with the University of Minnesota.
Mr.. Pattee was Maine boy, born In Jack-
son, Waldo county. He came to the Maine
Wesleyan Seminary 26 years ago, a poor hov
from the farm, where he spent his boyhood
days. He worked his way. by his own labor
and self denial, fitted here Tor Bowdoin Col
lege, graduated with honor In 1871 and then
took Horace Greeley's advice, go West
young man." He studied law and soon en-.
tered upon successful practice and rose to
eminence-an illustration OF what young
man with pluck and energy can do. The
Grafton was one of the most learned and elo-
quent addresses that has ever been delivered red
before this school. 1t was also eminentlv
practical and was listened to with close AZ
tenti0n by the large audience present.
The trustees at their business meeting
elected these officers:
President-Hon. j. A. Locke, Portland.
Secretary-Hon. X. French, Chesteryile.
Treasurer-Hon. j. j. Perry.
The trustees took measures to put steam
heating into Sampson Hall, the need On
which has long been felt. 1t Is hoped the day
is not far distant when the new building for
the music and art departments and gymna-
sium will be completed.
This has been one of the most successful
commencements that this most excellent
school has enjoyed for many years.
The meeting of the Alumni Association
called forth a large attendance and awakened
deep interest. The following officers were
elected:
Presdent-Rev ID. b. Holt
vice Presldent-Mrs. q. Il. Palmer,
Secretary-R. p. Kelly
IreaSurer-Prof. l.. l.. Norton,
and standing committee of five members
1t was unanimously voted that the Alumni
Association endeavor to raise $1,000 to aid In
the work of introducing steam heating into
Sampson Hall, and 1t was understood that
the special part Of the Alumni would be sup
PLYING the rooms with radiators.
The graduating exercises today were re-
markably successful. The day was all that
could be wished. The young men and young
themselves most admirably. There was a
very large attendance. showing the continued
interest Of the friends of the school.
These are the graduates:
College C0urse-Nellie A. Brown, Mele Greg
ory, Carrie L. Miller, Sylvia Il. Shatfer Grace NJ.
Wyman, Maud M. Wyman.
seminary Scientific Course-Esther A. Bradley,
Palmer, Addie L. Robbins Lena s. Snow, Flora
u. weber, Edward i. Folsom Willis L. Good
speed, Fred Q. Hanscom, Herbert L. Nichols.
Classical C0urse-Maud Eastman, Adqle w.
Der, =. Maynard Thompson, Charles H. Tilton.
College Preparatory C0urSe-JOhn A. Ford
George n. Lapham, Earle G. McAllister, Bert
Searles, Gilbert III. Trafton.
Normal CourSe-Minnie G. Riley, Lena NJ. Wv
IN, Flora II. Weber, Ida l.. Worcester
-Plantorte Scientific COurse-Ellen 4. Wilson.
Plan0forte Professional COurse-Evie G. Morrill,
Fine Art Course -Eyie H. Hanson.
Commercial COurse-Perley j. Clark, A. T.
Bekford, I. G. Howes, Annie NJ. Russ, Ii. j.
luck, arthur Il. Dutton, q. E. Lamont.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
HONOR ROLL AND BLACK LIST.
Farmers Committee Writing a Re-
port on Tax egIsIatIon.

AUGUSTA, June 1.-THE committee Of the
Ssate Grange and Farmers Protective Union
met at the State House today and drew up
its report on the work of the committee dur
ing tine last session of the legislature. They
urge the continued pressing of the tax re-
form question and hope for better results in
the future.
The report states that the capitalists ad-
mitted the justice of the demands of the
overburdened taxpayers, but 1t was soon ap-
parent that their game was ,procrastination,
which succeeded in putting the matter over
to the next legislature. The report further
says the names of those members who stood
by the cause should be written on the list Of
honor, while those who sold themselves
should be entered on the black list and be
Stunned in future nominations. The report
warns the taxpayers Of the state to beware
Of great corporations and organize for future
efforts.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
The Water Works Association.

HARTFORD. Ct, June 11.-There was a
larger attendance at the morning session of
the New England Water Works Association
than yesterday. Officers were elected today
as follows:
Vice Presidents-G Il. Chase, Taunton.
Mass; Charles X. Walker, Manchester. n. H.; +.
II. Crandall. Burlington. VI; Henry W. Ayres,
l.; Cnas II. Dyer. Portland, Me.
Mass.
Treasurer-Hiram Nevins CambridgepOrt, Mass.
Senior Editor-Dexter Brackett, Boston.
Junior Editor Walter II. Richards, New Lon
den, Conn.
Executive Committee-Frank e. Hall, Quincy,
Mass; Chas. w. Morse, Haverhill, Mass. Albert
f. Moves, West Newton, Mass.
Finance Committee-H. +. Whittier Lawrence,
Mass. G. K. Winslow, Waltham, Mass, +. A.
Andrews, Nashua N. H.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
Sporting Notes.

The Twtchell. Champlin Co. nine will
play the Mllliken. Tcmlins0n Co.'S nine on
the Willard grounds Saturday at 2.30 p. m.
The members OF the LOthrOp Stock Com
pany, now playing at the theatre, have ehal,
lenged the Press Club to game 60 De played
on the Portland ball grounds. The news,
paper men have accepted aud Manager and
Captain Robert Rexdale Is now engaged IN
organizing his nine III, c.,.,..
The Bowdoin crew will row with Colam-
bia, at New London, the latter part OF tne
msnts NAV be made whereby BOwdoin may
row in the race which has been arranged
hetween Cornell. Columbia and the Univer-
sIty of Pennsylvanla. The crew has kept in
active training since Its trip TO Boston, where
some good practice was obtained on ''e
Charles river.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12
The Cut Direct.

LONDON, June 11.-Sir William Gordon
Cumming and his bride are already ex-
periencing the unpleasantness of the posi-
ton he has been placed In by the verdict in
the baccarat case. They are now at Lord
Middleton's country seat In social isolation,
none OF the neighboring families having
called on them.
The Baptist conference, which is now being
held In Todmerden, Lancaster county, has
sent memorial to the private secretary of
the Prince of Wales, praying that the Prince.
the 'fu1fnfe decline to engage IN or to co1Iite.
nance gambling In any form.
The Portland daily press., 1891-06-12

WASHINGTON, June 1.-COmptrOller
Lacey completed statement of the connec
tion of his office with the closing of the
Keystone National Bank of Philadelphia
today. and handed it to Secretary Foster for
his information. Mr.. Lacey takes the ground
that the Office of comptroller of the currency
can only be investigated by Congress or
United States officials. 1t would be mani
festly improper for its business to be subject
to inspection by any. municipality that de-
sired to inspect it.