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The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15

WHITE LEAvED WEEPING LINDEN.
fully equal to any other ornamental
tree. Stately in form, erect and hardy,
the leaves white underneath, and when
blown by the wind extremely pictur-
esque, we do do not know that it has
fault. The weeping white linden is yet
a rare tree, and the ends of the limbs
dropping gracefully downward make it
an object of surprising loneliness, while
it's symmetrical form makes up the
ideal of a tree Of beauty. The American
linden or Eastwood, with care in selec-
ton and when kept in shape by prun-
ing, is also noble tree"
The authority quoted adds that in
some sections the broad leaved or platy-
phylla varieties are reported as attacked
by fungus which causes the leaves to
fall in the latter part of summer. Plant
ers should therefore be careful to choose
kinds not affected by disease. Specta-
bile is new and distinct variety of the
white leaved, which grows rapidly and
attains large size.
Out of fifteen varieties of lindens de-
scribed in the catalogues, Ellwanger
and Barry name the following as pos
sessing special merit: Golden Barked, q
variety of medium size that is very con-
spicuous in winter; Red Fern Leaved,
White Leaved, White Leaved Weeping
and Dasystyla, which last named rivals,
in the opinion of some growers, the
Golden Barked Linden.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15

are always treated from the scientific
standpoint, never from the sentimental,
and it is probably owing to this that
men invariably listen to her with the
greatest attention and her opinions are
treated with respect.
While engaged in solving the problem
of making living Mrs. ODER perceived
that there were number of women
with what might be called some small
talents of one sort or another, who,
though quite capable of doing some one
thing well, yet were unable to earn
their daily bread because there was no
means of bringing them into contact
with those who desired such services.
So this clear headed woman established
a club or association which was known
as the Ladies' Chaperon bureau, which
undertook to supply well informed
guides and chaperons to ladies travelling
alone. They engaged to meet their pa
irons at the trains and to take them to
the theaters, museums and art galleries.
They also supplied readers, darners and
plain sewers by the hour. By ladies'
schools and seminaries they were fire.
quently employed to take the older pu-
pills to concerts'or lectures, and on their
books as references they had such names
as Chauncey M. Depew, the Wizards,
etc. But Mrs. Ober broke down under
the too constant strain and was COM
PEELED to give up all work and take a
long rest.
For over five years she was president
of the Society for Political Study in New
York. The aim of this society is unique.
The promoters, while being earnest adj
vocates of the extension of the franchise
to women, believe that the best way to
attain this end is to fit themselves to re-
ceive and exercise intelligently the right
to cast vote. At the meetings of the
association, to whose membership women
of all ages, from the gray haired matron
to the girl in her teens, are admitted, such
topics are discussed as bimetallism, COM
parative history, constitutional and par
liamentary procedure and all the ques-
tons of the day. The educational value
of these associations Mrs. ODER considers
almost incalculable, and she has in the
past devoted and is now devoting much
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
grace will kindly excuse me think I'll

retire"
I During the last year Lord Tennyson
visited his old home at Somersby, Lin
colnshire. He went over all the spots
which as a boy he frequented. While
there he grew reminiscent and related
many incidents of his childhood. The
house where he was born still stands. It
is very humble dwelling, for his father,
who was the rector of the small parish
at Somersby, was poor. He had large
family of children, to all of whom he
contrived to give an education. The
three elder sons-Frederick, Charles and
Alfred-were all poets, and the first of
Alfred Tennyson's published work was
in a small book which was printed in
1927 by himself and his brother Charles,
the title of which was "The Poems of
Two Brothers"
On the occasion of his attendance at
the Royal Scottish Geographical society
Lord Tennyson on his way to his car
rage stopped a moment in the reception
room, where he was Immediately sur
rounded by throng of friends. Numer-
GUS inquiries were made as to his health.
To one friend Tennyson said, II am
realizing more and more that there is a
limit upon human endeavor."
To another he remarked: 81 feel a con-
tinual sense Of extreme WEAKNESS.
think shall soon be crossing the bar. ~
The bark of the poet has put out to
sea-that limitless sea on which there
are no returning ships.
MARGARET MANToN MERRILL.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15

II TON b SkctCu u1duo buo opOb NY s5dICt
Manton Merrill
do not think any one saw him enter
and take his seat. But when it was
whispered through the audience that
Lord Tennyson was there he became at
once the object of every ones attention.
He seemed little interested in the pro-
ceedings himself. His whole appear
ance indicated WEAKNESS and feeble
ness. He sat with one arm resting on
the table and the other upon the arm of
his chair and his cane.
His head was bent forward, and had
a good view of the face of the poet as
he looked at eighty three. His hair was
iron gray-not white. 1t was brushed
back from a high, slightly receding
forehead, and hung in thin, wavy locks
down over the collar Of his coat. The
pointed beard was more lightly touched
with gray than the hair. The lines in
his face were numerous, but not deep,
and his eyes were wonderful.
They were large and full-almost like
the eyes OF a young man. They were
dark gray in color, with heavy black
lashes, and SO full of expression that
they seemed indeed the windows of {.
poetic soul.
He was dressed in a manner-not
negligent think negligee would be a
better word. 1t almost seemed as if
there was an air of WEAKNESS even about
his clothes. A dark silk scarf was loosely
tied under a Byron collar. His waist
coat was buttoned high, and his long
frock coat, unfastened, hung loosely
about him.
At the close of the programme the
Duke of Argyll spoke of the presence of
the distinguished guest, and as he did
so the audience simultaneously and it
seemed almost involuntarily, rose to
their feet It was an unusual tribute
from gathering of British people, who
are not as a rule demonstrative.
There was look upon the poets face
indescribable. He turned and spoke to
the duke, who Immediately announced,
Lord Tennyson desires me to say to
you that he is pleased and touched by
your courtesy, and that it would crafty
him very much to rise and speak to you,
DuG Il0 Says GlldG III WdS st 3 ICdu OILCl U LII
him to be present with us tonight, and
he begs you to accept his thanks and ex-
cuse him."
The words of the poet were not re-
ceived with applause. The feeling of
the people seemed too deep for that.
They were entirely satisfied to have
seen him-to have had him sit with
| them.
1t was my very great privilege and
honor to be introduced to Lord Tenny-
son on this occasion and to shake hands
with him. It meant great deal to
hold the hand that had penned ''The
ldylls of the King"
"You will pardon an old man for not
rising" he said.
had recited during the evening an
original poem, which think / would
hardly have consented to do had known
that Lord Tennyson was to be present.
But when / was presented to him he
made very kindly mention of my work.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
Near the Bank of England.

Hawthorne, in his charming descrip-
tons Of his experiences in England, en-
bodied in ''Our Old Home" says that at
Greenwich observatory he thought of
himself as standing sat the very center
of time and space" In like manner,
when one stands in Threadneedle street,
or either of the other thoroughfares in
closing the unimpressive one storied
building which houses the Bank of Eng
land, he may easily feel himself at the
very center of the world, for he is at the
heart of it's mightiest city and can al
most hear its incessant throbbings.-
Cor. New York Tribune.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
horticultural Briefs.

The peach yellows have seriously af-
fected orchards in portions of Michigan,
Maryland and New Jersey.
Pomologist Van Deman notes of the
Kansas raspberry the readiness with
which the plant makes tips.
There is a report to the effect that the
increasing practice of spraying fruit
trees is thinning out the sparrows.
Mr.. William Saunders, of the depart
ment of agriculture, recommends woven
wire netting as neat, cheap and eff
sient protection for the trunks of trees
IN cities.
American Gardening says that all
poplars are easily propagated from seed,
suckers or cuttings from branches or
roots. The usual mode of propagating
varieties. is by cuttings from one and
two year old wood planted in spring or
fall, or by budding on stocks of thrifty
growing varieties.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
PORTLAND, MAINE SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER

time and energy to arousing the interest
Of women in the great issues of the hour.
In appearance she is fall and graceful,
and has the easy, charfning manner Of a
woman who has Travelled and seen much.
At present Mrs. ODER is fitting herself
to fill chair in the faculty of the Col
lege of Social Economics. She is also
engaged upon a philosophical novel, in
which she intends to PROFOUND num-
Der of social reforms.
HEIEN E. GREaoRY-FLEsHER.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
For Hidebound and Messy Trees.


If you desire to have your young trees
do well and prevent them from be-
coming hidebeund and messy and pro-
mote their health and growth, an excel
lent plan is to take pail with soft soap
in it, have a mitten made of some old
stocking legs and apply the soap to the
trunks and limbs, rubbing them well
until the soap fathers. This cleanses the
bark of all moss, destroys worms and
the eggs of insects and the soap becomes
dissolved by the rain and descends to the
roots, causing the tree to grow rapidly.
Any farmland can attend to several
trees in a few hours. Several years ago
we applied soft soap to some damson
plum trees that were terribly moss
grown, and in short time the moss was
all gone and the trees were perfectly
clean.-Farm Life.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15

The UNION MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY has
achieved during the first three
quarters Of this year a very
large measure of success.
The causes that have operated
to secure same are not difficult
to determine.
Summed up, they are as fol-
lows:
Increasing public confidence
i'm the smaller and more cOnser-
vatiye of the Life Insurance
Companies.
The desire to obtain the best
Insurance Contract in the mar
ket.
The knowledge that the poll
cies of the UNION MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
alone contain the benefits of
the Maine Nom Forfeiture Law.
Which, combined with the
fact that the Company's man
agement in it's conduct Of bust
ness, makes everything subser-
Went to Absolute Security. con-
stitute the sources from which
it's success has flowed.
ept22 eodt
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
ESTABLISHED JUNE %, 1s62--voL. 81.
A VIEW OF TENNYSON.
Margaret Manten Merrill Descibes a
Recent Interview.

How the Poet Appeared at Meeting OF
the Royal Scottish Geographical Soci-
ETY. in London--His Impressive Person
ality-A Brief Conversation.
Especial Correspondence
NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-Alfred Lord
Tennyson, who SO recently laid down
his busy pen and closed his eyes forever,
was last seen in public at the June
meeting of the Royal Scottish Geo
graphical society in London, at which l
had the honor to be guest. The
present Duke of Argyll, who is the
president of the society, sat in his chair
in front of small library table which
was placed upon platform facing the
audience. The poet laureate sat at his
right at the end of the table.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
Chinese Laundries in St. Louis.

No matter how many Cinnamon are
at work in the laundry they never seem
engaged in anything save ironing. All
are out in the front ironing, ever iron
ing. No mortal eye has e'er beheld a
Cinnamon over the tub in the begin;
ming or tying up the neat packages of
snowy linen atthe end, and yet at the
time stated, nothing missing, every one
CT them is ironing still.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
Modern Realism.

Mrs. Podds-Is that a realistic novel
you are reading?
Mrs. Bobbs-Indeed it is. 1t contains
a perfect description of the bacillus of
yellow fever and tells how to make ap-
PIE dumplings..New York Weekly.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
Lawnnlaking.

The first consideration in making
lawn is that the land be naturally dry
or made so by undertaking. Then it
ought to be plowed or spaded deep, and
if poor good dressing of well rotted
stable manure should be worked in.
The grade will depend upon the natural
character of the surface or its relation
to adjoining grounds, but the surface
itself must be made smooth or without
small and abrupt irregularities. Four
bushels of good lawn seed constitute q
good seeding, and this should be sowed
evenly and afterward be lightly raked
or brushed in. If the seed is put in early
it will start in time to make a fair
growth this fall and thus be ready in
spring to thicken up early and be ready
for moving by June 1, according to
Wick
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
Has Lots of Gowns.

1t is said that the empress of China
carries with her 5000 dresses when she
travels. These fill 600 boxes and are
taken care of by 1900 coolies.
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
THE LINDENS.
Varieties Especially Priced as Shade and
Ornamental Trees.

Among fine ornamental trees that re-
feive less attention than is merited are
The lindens, which. in addition to their
valuable qualities as shade trees, possess
n delicate fragrance when in flower. In
regard to some leading varieties, Orchard
and Garden says: 1--WE think the white
or silver linden the best of them, and
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15
Best Time for Cutting Timber.


+ From the middle of August to the
list of January will do very well for
cutting timber, writes a New York
World correspondent. who places the
extremes at the middle of July and
1st of February. He says: ''Outside
of these extremes I would not fell
timber, and between them October
and November are no doubt the best
months. Sap sometimes commences
to flow in January, and although it
may not be much it will be enough to
hurt the timber. March, April, May
and June are out of season months.
While October and November are to be
preferred for this latitude bradford,
Pa) the time may vary considerably,
according to the seasons and localities"
The Portland daily press., 1892-10-15

How Mrs. Carolyn Ober Is Solving the
Problems of Life.
, 1892-02-27
PAIR OF pRIsoNERs
Gov. Barber Exercises Executive
Ciemencv In BehaI of Two
Joliet Convicts.

Gov. Barber has pardoned two ~convicts
sent from Wyoming TO the Illinois state
penitentiary at Joliet. Con johnson of
S~weetwater county, convicted of larceny
in 1887 is one. and Lew Anderson, CON
victed of the same charge is the other.
The governor in reviewing the case re-
counts the fact hat the governor Is in
vested. by the constitution of the state,
where a convict has served his sentence
faithfully to pardon him or give him a
certain length OF time and in his review
of the case closes as follows: Il, there
fore, by the power invested in me, do
hereby pardon and release the said Con
johnson and restore him to all the civil
privileges enjoyed by him previous to his
conviction" This pardon gives johnson
fifteen months oil his time.
Lew Anderson, another convict who
was sent up for two year,, was also
granted a pardon at the same time and
for about the same reasons as those given
for JohnsOn's pardon.
, 1892-02-27
ANOTHER CATTLE COMPANY.
Stock I'm Good CondItIon--Tbe POIItI.
cal outlook In Fremont County.
Special Correspondence.

Sptclhl correspondence
ToRREY, Wyo. Feb. 19.-There Is not
much going on in this neck of the woods
at present writing. The residents of Owl
creek celebrate Washington's birthday
by a grand ball to be giver at the spacious
residence OF j. l.. Mccoy.
George Merrill, foreman of the Pitch.
fork outfit made us a flying visit and re-
ports everything satisfactory in the north
ern portion of the state. He thinks the
outlook for cattle is brighter than it has
been for some years.
The Embar land and cattle company
has filed articles If incorporation in the
county clerks office of Fremont county
with a capital of $3.50. 600. } l.. Torrey,
Jacob Price and V. r. Rice are trustees
for the first year. The object of the com
pany is TO buy and sell land, cattle and
horses and other domestic animals.
George M. Sliney has been down with
the grip the last few days but thinks he
will be up soon again.
We admire the opinion of THE LEADER
and its contributors in regard to the polit.
ical situation in Wyoming. This state
has beea controlled too long by a ring
who have run everything to suit them
selves regardless of the masses. The
people are beginning to have their eyes
opened. So many promises made and so
many broken make them disguised, and
the Gay is not long distant when the q.
o. p. will come tumbling aud the bosses
be submerged in the ruins. SoUIB.
, 1892-02-27
COMING TO
A Denver Man VIII Engage In BusI-
ness With Harry =. HYnds.

Bert Forbes OF Denver will. on next
Monday morning. become manager of
Harry p. Hynds' restaurant. Mr.. Forbes
has been in that business for several
years and has been prominently connected
with some of the best restaurants in Dem
yer. having resigned the position OF
cashier of Cavanaugh's Arapahoe street
restaurant to accept a position here. The
Denver Ne.os, speaking of Mr.. Forbes
change says:
Bert Forbes, the happy tempered cash
Ter of Mr.. Cavanaugh's restaurant on
Arapahoe street. will leave In a few days
for Cheyenne. where he has purchased a
halt interest in the leading restaurant.
Mr.. Forbes was formerly with John
Elitch, when he was In the catering bust
ness, and has thousands ofinends in Den
yer who will regret his departure.
1t is very likely that Mr.. Forbes will
buy a half interest in the restaurant, Mr..
Hynds SAID. but he has not done so yet.
, 1892-02-27
WANT TO TEACH SCHOOL
Six Persons Examined for Certffi-
Gates Yesterday. .
More Will Enter the Literary
Race Today.
Samples of the Questions Asked
On Examination.

Miss Estelle Reel, county superIntend-
ent of schools, yesterday held a regular
examination for applicants who desire to
ateach schools during the summer months.
Those examined were Ada Deason and
Anna Deason of Kimball. Neb.; Gertrude
Ward of Nebraska, G. j. Trouger OF
Grant, Neb Mrs. Birdie Flint of Colo
RADIO, and Miss Mary Nowlan of Fort
Laramie, Wyo. The examination was
held in the district court room, personally
conducted by Miss Reel and lasted all
day. Some OF the applicants failed to
get through, AID consequently the exami-
nations were extended until today. They
will begin operations at 10 O'Clock this
morning and will continue until the apph-
cants are through work. which will prob
ably last all day. Besides those named
above some Of the high school graduates
will enter the contest today. Miss Reel
says she has now the largest number Of
applicants for teachers certificates ever
before known in Laramie county. This
would seem to indicate that either the
population of Laramie county Is %increas-
ing or that its citizens are becoming more
devoted to the profession of teaching.
Out of the six persons who were under
going an examination yesterday there
were five ladies' and one gentleman. This.
Miss Reel estimates. is an average of the
difference IN the sexes of teachers in this
county.
The questions submitted to the appli-
cants for certificates run something like
the following:
Aritbmetic-'A dealer asked for a
reaper 80 per cent more than it cost. He
finally took 30 per cent less than his ask
ing price and gained IS on the machine.
How much did he ask?"
The other subjects embrace botany,
natural sciences, grammar, theory and
practice, geography and the entire public
school curriculum. A list OF general in
formation to all who desire to teach school
in Laramie county follows:
l. Provide yourself with a lead pencil
and a pen.
.. Write your number. name, age.
nativity and post office address on a slip
of paper, and answer the following ques.
tons:
l. How long have you taught, and
where?
.. In what schools we're you educated?
3 What educational papers or journals
do YOU read regularly?
Examinations are held in orthographv,
reading, writing, geography. physiology.
~arithemetic, grammar, history and
theory and practice.
For high school work examinations are
also held in natural philosophy, geometry.
English literature, chemistry. geology.
astronomy. botany, zoology. latin and
general history when required.
Regular examinations will be held the
last Friday and Saturday IN February.
MAY, August and November.
There are about seventy public schools
to be taught in Laramie county during
the summer term and for these the pres
ent examinations are being held. There
are not more than 500 applicants for
them, either,
, 1892-02-27

popular breed of cattle is the Hereford.
John Steele OF Hat Greek finds that these
sell well at . years. Patrick Mullin of
IVA prefers grade Shorthorns, selling
from 3 to 4 years. W. A. Watrous of
Wheatland writes that the Devons mature
early, fatten easily and are prolific breed
ers. Crossed with the Shorthorn, he
considers them the best for all purpose
cattle. Holsteins and Shorthorns are
considered the best cattle for dairy pur-
=
For both range and Basturensheep the
iMerino and Shropshire take the lead.
The, Norman horses are the most pop
'ular Tor the range. though the lighter
breeds are much raised Normaus and
aClydes are the best farm horses. Chester
White and Poland China swine do well
fed in summer on alfalfa, and in winter on
corn and cpokedsroots.
As the range is becoming overcrowded
it is ieand more and more difficult to
,fatten stock Tor market on grass. Formerly
the cattle could get enough of the rich
grass seeds OF the blue stem and oryzop-
sis to iatten them. This now needs to
be supplied by some grain feed. Though
many cattle are driven to the corn fields
of Nebraska for tattening, it will prob
ably. pay, better to tstten at home on corn
and corn fodder, roots. chopped grain and
alfslfl and blue stem hay.
, 1892-02-27
W. r. CARROLL LYCEUM CLUB.
That is the Name of the New Society
Organized Last Evening.

The Cheyenne debating club met in
Justice CAROLS court room last evening
and christened their society. 1t was
named by the unanimous consent and de-
sire of the members the "W. p. Carroll
Lyceum Club of America No. 1905"
THIS was a compliment the members were
DESTROYS to pestow upon Justice Carroll,
who has done more for the perpetuation
of the club than any other man in Chey-
enne.
After the formal adoption of the consti-
tuition. the reading of the charter, and
some other minor preliminary work, the
club resolved itself into a committee of
the whole and elected the following Off
GERS: President, Clarence b. RICHARDSON;
vice president. B. NJ. Psrmenter; record
ing secretary. W. D. Rishel; correspond
ing secretary, John Charles Argesheimer:
treasurer, Lockwood Hebard.
The club selected a question for debate
at the next meeting and appointed next
Wednesday night as the time for such
meeting. The question is as follows:
"Resoiued. That anarchism is near at
hand. The speakers are: Affirmative,
Parmenter. Fleming; negative, Carroll,
Argesheimer.
The first meeting was well attended
and thenew organization promises to be
a success.