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The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
ODDS AND ENDS.

A fat kitchen makes lean will.
| Rather go to bed supperless than rise
in deot.
Saline county, Mo-, lays claim to 1885,
pound pumpkin.
Office is one of the things that grow
smaller on possession.
The German emperor has a walking
stick made of rhinoceros skin.
The dinner fork was introduced into
Italy in 1881; into England in 1908.
An Atlantic cable was first projected
in 1858 by Cooper, Field and others.
A woman would rather lose a lover
than let him know how much she loves
him.
Perfected humanity will live in dead
calm. All movement arises from i'm
perfection.
The father of Thomas Paine was a
corset maker. and taught his son the
same trade.
1t is not a waste to scatter pleasant
words everywhere; you will reap bene-
fit from them.
1t is rumored that deposit of red OK
ide of copper has been discovered in a
Georgia town.
Mr.. Gladstone first spoke in the house
of commons on May II, 1888, nearly
sixty years ago.
An Atchison (Kan.) prophet predicts
that the world will come to an end in a
little over year.
Plant electricity was discovered by
Sanderson and reported to the British
association in 1878.
Hoquiam, WASH, boasts Of a NAM
moth white turnip which measures 4 feet
2 inches in circumference.
He is wise indeed who, after shaking
morality and immortality in life's dice
box, can tell the difference.
Orange peel, dried and grated, makes
fine yellow powder that is delicious for
favoring cakes and puddings.
Acting on impulse saves vast amount
of preliminary work and generally re-
suits about as well as any other course.
Cut glass should be first thoroughly
washed and dried, then rubbed with pre-
pared chalk, using a soft brush, and be-
ing careful not to neglect any of the
crevices This will give it fine polish.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
THE HON E.
AN INvALID's FOOD.

AN INVALID'S FOOD.
The careless person gathers up few
odds and ends, Aings napkin on tray,
if indeed she uses any napkin at all, cuts
a bit of butter with the knife and leaves
that balanced on one edge of the butter
plate, turns out cup of coffee or tea,
spilling quantity of it in the saucer and
probably letting few drops of milk fall
on to the plate or some of the articles of
food: serves up a half-cold bit of meat.
some dried-up or cold potatoes, ladies'
out spoonful of preserves, spat-
tering the edges of the dish with
the juice, then takes the tray to the
bedside and with an amiable but uncom-
Portable haste places it before the invalid.
Small wonder it is that the food is sent
away almost untasted while the purveyor
declares that there is no use i'll cooking
anything for any one who has no appe-
tite; consequently the next meal is likely
to be less inviting than the one which
precceded it and the doctor and the
sufferer may thank their stars if there is
not case of slow starvation on their
hands.
Food for the sick should be prepared
in the most careful and painsta1ing fash
ion. The dainty bit of meat the whitest
and most inviting potato, if such dishes
are permitted, afreshly cut slice of bread
divided into small strips, a tiny pat of
butter, bit of garnish Of some green
sprg, or if possible, a bud or blossom
with clean napkin showing the folds,
and a-oup Of tea or whatever beverage is
desired. the cup but about three quarters
full or. what is better, tiny teapot from
which tho invalid may be helped at pleas
1tre. This makes an inviting looking
meal which even the most capricious
looking appetite might not reject. #
eggs are served The utmost care should
be taken that they are not broken or
nnusy-looking; oatmeal or any cereal
should be laid in symmetrical looking
lump on the saucer or plate.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

The cream-jug should be scrupulously
clean and free from trickling drops down
the sides. The knife, fork, spoons and
other articles of silver should be as bright
as bright could be, and all should be
carried to the invalid's room and placed
on table or stand. Then the attendant
should quietly await the sufferers pleas
ure, being ready with pillows or cushions
if is desirable to sit up in the bed. A
large cloth of some sort should be pro-
vided which will entirely cover the bed
ding in front of the invalid, and will
catch any crumbs that might fall. Ii the
tray is small, it is an excellent idea to
provide large, deep soup-plate OF dish
which may be placed at one side within
easy reach, and in this put the cup of tea.
The dish should be so large that there is
no danger of upsetting it. In this way
the patient may easily reach the cup and
be relieved from the nervous feeling of
possible accident
The most important point is to avoid
serving large quantities Of food. A great
pile Of meat or vegetable destroys the
appetite of many well persons 1t is
much better to serve very small pOr-
ton and renew it if the appetite demands
it.-N. E. Farmer.
SAItG oc hiISllEN Cli14Noii<''
Great care is required in handling soap
and such substances as are sold for
cleansing and contain soap or will form
soapy compounds with grease. The best
way will be not to use soap or soap COM
pound at all for cleansing the kitchen
utensils; use a solution of sal soda in
stead. The solution of soda should be
prepared in sufficient quantity in proper
tion of two pints hot water to one pound
sal soda.
Pour the boiling water on the sal soda
and stir until dissolved. If not stirred.
the soda may remain undissolved at the
bottom of the vessel, and it will then be-
come troublesome to dissolve it; but if
stirred Immediately after the hot water
has been poured on it will dissolve very
quickly. A stone jar will be very suit
able in which to dissolve the soda and keep
the solution.
In addition to the solution of sal soda,
powdered pumice-stone, sand-paper No.
II, plenty of clean rags and sticks about
one half an inch thick, II inches wide
and a foot or more long should be kept
in full supply in any kitchen.
Cut notch on the lower end of the
stick tie rag to it, and use it in place of
mop for cleansing a vessel. Throw the
rag away after each operation of clean
sing, that is to say, do not keep the So
improvised mop from day to day. The
ready mops bought are considered by
most people too valuable to be thrown
away after being used only once, but if
used right along will carry a disagreeable
favor and taste to all dishes, plates and
pots Rags being cheap, anv rag can be
4. L. -
Frying pans sshould bescoured with sand
or pumice-stone and water, by rubbing
with clean rag and then rinsing them
several times with water. II any spot
it should be rubbed again with
sand or pumice-stone and rinsed with
water. For those who do not care about
a little more or less expense, sand-paper
No II will be found superior to the rag
and sand for cleansing
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

Do not have a tin coffee pot but get a
granite ware or blue and white enamel
ware with short spout. Do not wash
the coffee pot in the dish water, but rinse
it with clean cold water; when dry rub
with a clean dry cloth. When coffee
pot becomes black inside put a teaspoon
full of washing soda in and fill with cold
water and let it stand where it will heat.
This is a good way to clean many dishes
which are sticky, burned OF greasy.
RECIPES THAT DON'T WORK.
/ am SO tired of recipes for furnish
ing house out of nothing! So tired of
hearing how barrels may be converted
into lovely rocking chairs and deal boards
into luxurious couches. 1t sounds well,
but it dosn't materalize at all. After you
have spent your allowance on cretonnes
that will fade in month, your furniture
is still nothing but barrels and deal
boards. | am tired of hearing how a
drawing room with dingy walls and pine
floor can be made a dream of comfort
and beauty with only $50 or how tables
and bookcases and picture frames may
trouble out of few boards and sticks
VI DdihOOO3 VI q SuA VI OudulClo- lu ul1
sounds well, and is enticing because econ
.omical, but there is never word in
these accounts of bruised fingers or ach-
ing backs. The work is supposed to be
done by an obliging husband or brother,
but he never turns up at the right mo-
ment, and if he did he would require
such an amount of waiting upon that his
wife or sister or whoever the obliging
slave might be would be likely to be laid
up for a week afterwards with nervous
prostration.-Chicago Journal.
BEET SALAD.
This is a way to use up beets that are
left over. Put them in steamer until
warm, then slice and cover with dress
ing. For two quart bowl of sliced beets
use three tablespoonfuls of melted butter
salt, pepper and mustard to season rather
sharply and seven tablespoonfuls of vine
gar. Cover the bowl while warm Nnd
place in the refrigerator or cellar to cool
as quickly as possible.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
A Hint to Lazy Electors.

Mr.. Balance, the premier of New
Zealand, has suggested very novel
method of keeping the electoral rolls
honest and pure. After every election
he would strike off the name Of every
elector who failed to record his vote.
Absentees and dead men would thus be
removed at stroke, and the trouble the
lazy live electors would experience in
getting on the roll again would teach
them to value and exercise the franchise
in future. --Iondon Tit-Bits.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
a LlAu ..r u GENE.
Happy School Children in an Indianapo-
lis Schoolroom.

lis Schoolroom.
In Indianapolis entered one of the
rooms containing the youngest children
at the time of the opening exercises.
The scene encountered was a glimpse
of fairyland. was in a room full of
bright and happy children, whose eyes
were directed toward the teacher. not
because they were forbidden to look in
any other direction, but because to
them the most attractive object in the
room was their teacher. She under
stood them, sympathized and loved
them, and did all in her power to in
terest them and make them happy.
The room itself was charming. The
window sills were filled with living
plants, and living plants were scattered
here and there throughout the room.
The teachers desk was literally strewn
with flowers, and upon each of the chill
dren's desks flowers had been placed to
welcome the little ones to school.
The book used during the reading les
son was the book of nature-the plant
they had just been studying. The scene
presented by the happy little children,
each with flower in his hand, surround
ing the teacher, who was smiling upon
them, was truly beautiful.
For reading matter the children were
called upon for sentences expressing
thoughts concerning their flowers. The
sentences were written upon the board
by the teacher, and when number of
them had been written the pupils began
to read them. The children were inter-
ested because they all took an active
part in the lesson from the beginning to
the end. They were all observing, all
thinking.
Some of the little ones even committed
the crime of laying their hands upon the
teacher, and she SO far forgot herself as
to fondle them in return. Yet the dis
cipline was perfect. What is perfect
discipline in the classroom but perfect
attention? There was no noise, there
were everywhere signs Of life, and such
signs of life as become a gathering of
young children.-Dr. j. M. Rice in Fo-
rum.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

The attorney had very ignorant witness on
the stand and as usual with that class, he in
sisted on telling his story over and over again.
AT last the attorney grew tired.
If you please" he said with feeling. you
will not repeat that story again, Il have heard
1t in toto several times.
.'Huh?" asked the witness in surprise
81 say have heard that story in toto and
II guess not" said fhe witness. II never
was in Toto in my life. and don't even know
where it tis"-Detroit Free Press
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
WHERE GOD WRITES SUCCESS.
BY cARLoTTA PERRY.

BY CARLOTTA PERRY.
No great deed that the world sees hath he
done;
No riches hath he gained, nor wreath Of
fame
And so the unthinking world against his
name
Writes faiiure-bitterest word beneath the sum-
Putting aside ambitions grand and strong,
He walks with brave content lowly way;
Seeing within his reach the wreath OF bay,
He stills the music of uplifted song,
That pleads for voice--the poets gift divine;
Hungered and athirst his soul hath said;
Mine be the tasteless draught, Ethe bitter
bread,
That dearer lips may taste true bread and
wine.
Choosing the greater wisdom from the less, :
He walks the nard, right path with earnest
aim;
Knowing the while he hears mems foolish
blame,
That man writes failure where God writes sue
cess
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
a norwegian Nor,on.

The fisherfolk of Bergen in Norway,
have for over FIVE hundred years inoc-
ulated whales with bacteria in order to
kill them. The whales enter firth
near the town and are driven into a mar
row bay. A net is then stretched across
it's mouth and the whales shot with
poisoned arrows. After day or two
they become siclSly, and are easily dis
patched.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

TT S. ENGINEER OFFICE, 5s7 Congress
~. street, Portland. Maine, November 81,
1892 Sealed proposals for removing ledge in
Loveioy Narrows, Kennebec River. Maine, will
be received at this office until 8 p. m. on Thurs
day, December %, 1892. and then publicly
opened Specifications, blank forms and all
available information will be furnished
on application to this office. PETERC. HAMS,
''''' nov3odec1 ,2,3,2o
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
A wife's Wrongs.

Applicant want divorce.
Lawyer--On what grounds?
Applicant Upfaithfulness. John
says Cleopatra Was the most beautiful
woman that ever lived.-Truth.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
Loves Young Dream.

Loves Young Dream.
Loves young dream was very bright one,
and its fulfillment will be bright, too, if the
| bride will remember that she is a woman, and
| liable to all the ills peculiar to her sex. We
remind those who are suffering from any of
these, that Pr M Plerce's tayorlse Preseflp10n lion
cheeks, correct irritating uterine diseases, ar
rest and cure liberation and Inflammation, and
nfgse new vitality into TO- & wasting BODY "a fa
women, sold by druggists. suader q 4posttsyes
| guarantee from the manufacturers, that It VIII
give 3 IN every case or hn money wl oe oe
the bottle wrapper, and faithfully carried out
for many years.
A Valid Arg iment.-"I approve, sir, of physi-
cal education in our schools, for know that
there is nothing better for boys and men than
good. healthy exercise"
.That ma be- and yet our ia hers never spent
any time at gymnastic exercises"
Il know it. And what's the consequence?
Aren't they all dead today?"-Paris Figaro.
A good appetite and perfect digestion soon
follow the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Why She Was Sure.
Clara--I am sure that George loves me and
will make me his wife,"
Jennie-Has he proposed?
Clara-He has not exactly proposed, but /
know he is going to. There is one thing that
cOnyinces me of it.
,Jennie-What'S that?
Clara-Hs antipathy to dear mamma
Texas Siftings
ERUPTION OF THE SKIN CURED.
Ed Venney, Brockvlle, Ontario, Canada says:
81 have used BRANDETHs PILLS for the
past fifteen years. and think them the best
cathartic and anti-bIlious remedy known. For
some five years suffered with an eruption OF
the skin that gave me great pain and annoy
ance I tried different blood remedies, but. al
though gaining strength the itching was unre-
lieved. l finally concluded to take thorough
course of BRANDRETII'S PILLS. 1 took six
each night for four nights, then five, four, three
two. Iessening each time by one and then for
one month took one every night, with the happy
result that now my skin is perfectly clear and
has been so ever since"
''Do you think that my appearance would be
improved if I wore u beard on my chin," In.
quifed the diff1dent youth of the hard-hearted
barber.
well" said he latter, 81 suppose it's mat
ter for you TO settle where you shall wear the
beard OF course, you might have it on your
forehead or hang it from your ears. but perhaps
as you suggest, It would look better II You hadit
on your chin with few outposts attached to
your cheek."-New York Herald.
For throat and lung troubles Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, seasonably taken, is certain specific
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
She Was His'n.

He (anxiously)-You are not your
own dear self tonight sweetheart.
She (passively)-No, darling, am
yours.-Life.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
PROPOSALS.

TT s. ENGINEER OFFICE, 5s7 Congress
u. street, Portland Maine. November 21,
1S92.--Sealed propocals for dredging in Baga-
until D. M on Thursday. December %, 1892,
and then publicly opened. Specifications.
blank FORMS and all available information will
be furnished on application to this Office Pc
TER C. HAMS, Lieut.. Colonel of Engineers
lnoY3O. .dec1 e. ,2O,21
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

We endorse all the proprietors say about the
merits Of Salvation Oil. 1t is the greatest cure
on earth for pain % cts
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that application will
N be made to the next Legislature by Charles
E. Gibbs and other inhabitants of Bridgton and
Pond, Brandy Pond and Sebago Lake, for legis-
lation restraining the drawing down of said
waters so as to interfere with and impede the
navigability Of said waters and Songo river and
to protect the rights of the public id the same.
dec19d3w
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

fVHE Annual Meeting OF the stockholders of
l. the Canal National Bank of Portland for
the election Of seven Directors, and for the
OF any other business that may le-
galIy come before them, will be held at their
banking house on III UESDAY, the tenth day OF
January, 1893, at II O'Clock a. m.
GEO. c. PETERS. Cashier.
Dec. 10, 1892. ecloecdtd
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

She-So sinecure is position in which q
person gets the salary another earns.
He-Precisely, my love.
She-That's the kind of a job want.
He-You have it, dearest.-Detroit Trib-
une.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

have been great sufferer from catarrh for
over ten years; had it very bad, could hardly
breathe. Some nights l could not sleep and
had to walk the floor. purchased Ely's Cream
Balm and am using it freely. I have advised
several friends to use it, and with happy results
Others for catarrh, and it is worth It's weight in
goldl thank God l have found remedy I
can use with safety and that does all that is
claimed for 1t. tits curing my deafness.-B,
W. sperry, Hartf rd Conn.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
WIT AND WISDOM.
If you wish a fine head of hair of naturalhue,
use Halls Hair Renewer.

Favorable Indications.
Hunker-You look happy, Spatts
Spatts-Well, feel pretty comfortable.
Hunker-Have you proposed and been ac-
cepted? Let me congrat-
Spatts-No, not exactly; but she suggested
that do not buy her an expensive Christmas
present this year. but save my money to go to
housekeeping wlth.-Judge.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
Children's Clothing.

This Department is always replete in
variety of styles and patterns, as we
have found by experience, that full line
of all novelties must be kept on hand to
suit all.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20
Furnishing Goods

Lined Oil Tan Gloves at 2sc a pair.
Buck Gloves at 75c pair.
Wool Gloves at 25c pair.
Knit Gloves at 45c pair.
Lined Kid Gloves, Fur Tops from 75
0 $3.50 pair.
Wool Mittens at 25c to 45c pair.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

Beach Jackets for outdoor work,
heavy and warm, closely woven, from
S1.25, $500 and $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1892-12-20

Mems and Youths
SUITINGS.
As to working Suits we have them in
an endless variety of patterns; as to price
we can give you a nice Dark Single
Breasted Check Cashmere Suit for only
$500: and for Double Breasted Suits of
Dark Brown, Stripe and Check, CASH
mer,, we charge you only $500.
Mems Suits of Black Cheviot, Dark
and Gray mixed for only $500.
Mems Suits for good durable business
wear, we can give you them cut in Single
and Double Breasted styles for SO, $12,
$14.
Mems Odd
Pants
From $1.25 to $500.
Mems Clothing.
For evening and dress wear we have
all the latest Scotch mixtures and fine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-28
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY

Registration Day.
College League Republican mass'meetlng' LenoS
Lyceun. p. m.
let Assembly District Industrial Alliance. NO l7o
Fulton-st., D.
Wood stock Republican Club. onehundred Xtiesh'
st. and Unlon-ayc., p. m.
Irish American Tariff Club, No 4S3 Pearst D. M
italian Republican Club. No. 4G6 Pearst p m.
A. S. Kal,scher Republican Association ball NO l5i
Canel-st. p. n.
Claremont Republican Club. one.hundrcl twenty
sxth.st. and Boulevard, p m
Young Mems Republican Club, Forty 'Nurthst. ana
Sth-aVe, p. IN.
Republican nass.meeting. Passslc n. J.. p. m
First Presidential Voters Republican Club. NO. ioS
West one. hundr red and twenty .tfth-st. .. m.
Sam West Republican Association No 2sO East Fourth
o., p.
Harrison and Reid soldiers and Sailors Club, NO.
1875 Tw entv- third-st
East Side Young Mems Republican Club. No. y
Eldridge-st, p IN.
Union Printers Republican Club American Hell.
Brooklyn. p. m.
NewYork Academy Of Medicine. No. II West Forty
thrd-st, p.
Montcair Outlook Club meeting. p. m
Colored Republican nass meeting, Jersey City D. m
xIvth Assembly District AntiBritsh League. No
S46 Thirdave y. M
XVIII Assembly District Republican Club. No. LOG
East Forty. sccond-st., p ~
Republican parade. RidGewood ~ j., D. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-28
too RAD THEY ATE THE PIES.

Abou, sixty Of The wives and daughters oil the most
prominent German residents OF ErOoklyn met at Anon
Hall In Walst the Eltern District, WedAesdAy alter
noon, to complete al1ang ements for an approaching
fair OF the German Hospital society. In the room
Was n Mr table covered with ali kiuds OF pics.
This is too sweet FOR anythin2!' exclaimed one
fair Young member % the committee. We ought TO
pass him a vote Of sincere III 'nks.'
No one could be found TO thank. and without any
further ceremony the pies were at once taken INTO
custody. Although no knives and forks We're there
IL did not take many minutes for the pies to ci'aP
ueor Inst then a waiter entered the room, and
when he saw the empty plates look Of horror came
into h.s face.
Meln Gott!" said he. :" dem pies vas not for you :
dey vas for the surb"ise.'
The pies were Intended as part Of n dinner con.
nected with surprise party for Charles HclhoocKel
the same evening. . ,,
1T is really too bad exclaimed the s"rpriseu
The party wac given without the pies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-28
A CHRISTIAN ENDEAYOR COMPETENCE

The annual conference Of the Christian Endeavor
Local Union opened yesterday In the Central
Presbyterian Church with prayer-mceting at 30
a. IN. which was led by j. X. Wray. The Rev. Dr.
T. L. Tyler presided at the afternoon session. at
which j. A. Crliikshank and other delegates 10 the
recent state convention made reports ana theRev.
Palmer s. Hubert made address on Christian
Endeavor. What II Can DO and How TO Do It." lie
was followed by G.. A. WarDurton. secretary OF the
railroad branch OF the Young Mems Christian Asso
citation, on Personal Work" II. W. Herman con-
Quoted the Question Box" and the following officers
were elected: President. III. T. McEwen vice-presi-
dent Charles CALDWELL secretary. II. W. Linson;
treasurer. Charles Broas.
At the evening session j. ID. Little conducted
song service at 80 and the Rev. DIR. j. G. Patterson
read q scripture lesson. Addresses delivered BY
the Rev. Or. Wilton Merle Smith. the Rev DIR. W.
ii. p Faunce and the Rev. Dr.. Abbott f.. kttredge
conservation service Was led by the Rev. DR.. b. B.
Tyler at O'Clock.