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The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
Kangarao Rats Of the Arid Region.

Death valley, that curious depression
where men die of thirst with water in
their canteens, has flowers and animals
Of it's own. Much of the valley is far
below the level Of the sea, and SO hot and
dry is it that birds flying over are said
to fall dead on the alkali. 1t is not very
wide, but no man can cross the flaming
desert when the sun is high. Yet some
animals live on it. These are all small
and peculiar. There are rats and mice
that look like kangaroos seen through
the small end of an opera glass. They
have the disproportionate hind legs of
the kangaroo, the over developed tail
and the feeble front paws. Their man
ner of progression is that of the Austria
liam beast. They sit up on their strong
hind legs and when they move they go
by great leaps.
Prospectors first brought the stories of
kangaroo rats from the desert, but they
were thought to be mythical until the
United States government sent it's scien-
fists into the country a couple Of years
ago. They saw the jumping things and
brought out many specimens. The wan.
dering scientists found that while the
rodents differed from the common rats
and mice in length of limb and strength
of tail their habits were still those Of
house vermin. They gnawed the tents
and provision sacks, raised havoc witt.
the -four and were generally nuisance
around camp. The scientists had the
fun of watching coyotes chase the I'M
canny jumping rats, which, however,
were usually too spry to be caught
San Francisco Examiner.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
IN THE COUNTRY.
BY W. W. CALDWELL.

Here on the grass lie,
Under the summer sky,
Watching the fieecy clouds
Wandering by.
Round me, on every hand,
Der all the meadow land,
GoldeiI-leaved buttercupS,
Clover blooms stand.
DAISIES, too, snowy fair,
And by the hedgerow there
Sweet y briarrose
Perfumes the air.
Cool breezeS rustic near,
Ruffling the grassy mere;
And from the aspen trees
Whispers hear.
Hark! Now the mead along,
Ringing out clear and strong.
Somewhere happy bird
Breaks into song.
Is it a lark or thrush
Thrilling the noontlde hush2
Only a bobollnk-
How his notes rush!
This, and the honey-bee
cumming SO drowSily.
Where in yon flower-bell
Hidden is ne.
Then stiffness over ali
Like soft veil doth fab
And to the Land OF dreams
Light slumbers call.
So in this calm retreat,
Far from life's toll and heat,
Healing and rest ! flad,
Full and complete;
Seeing in field and grove,
In all around, above,
Signs of a Fathers care,
Tokens of love,
Boston Traveller
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the perio dica
stores of.

Gan always be found at the perlo dlca
stores of:
John Chisholm. 100 Congress street.
f. s Whitehall. 1913
A; B: Merrill, PAT
v. F. Goold. 4o5 "
y: G. Fessenden, 4s4
W H. Jewett. 504 :. g
John Cox, $50
G. DaSilva, 221 Spring street.
J. J. Beardworth. 81 India street.
T. II. ErSkine. 43 Middle street.
J. w. Peterson, Exchange street.
J. E. Hernandy, 125 Commercial street. D. RI,
SITS.
G. G. Perry Cor. Commercial and India SITS.
". 4. Golden, 76 Exchange street.
w. S. Ray, 100 Bracket street.
E. Bickford, 233 York street.
I. M. Glendening Long Island.
f. i. Bracket. Peaks Island.
Also at the newstands in the Falmouth
Preble, City and United States hotels and Grand
tanned OF Chisholm Bros, agents on all trains
OF the Maine Central, Grand Trunk and Port
land & Rochester railroads and OF agents on al
The Press can also be found at the following
places outside of the city:
Alfred-J. M Akers.
Auburn. G. Haskell.
Augusta. F. Pierce,
Bath-John O. Shaw.
Bethe!-G r. Wiley.
blddeford-A. NJ. Burnham
w. I. Bardsley.
Bridgton-U. H. Caswell.
Brunswick. p Shaw
Camden-Fred Lewis.
Cumberland Mills-H. G. Starr.
behring's. s. Morrill,
Fairfield-E. III. Evans.
Farmington--H. P. White & Co.
Freeport-W A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg-F. L. Mark.
Gorham-1rish & Coburn.
Kennebunk-J. Il. otis.
Kennabunkport-C. E: Miller.
Limerick-S. A. Grant.
Mechanic Falls Merrill & Dennine.
Norway-F. P: Stone.
Old Orchard-Geo E. Fogg.
Richmond-Geo. E. Anes.
Rockland- Rockland News Co.
:" A. J. Huston.
w II. Hyde.
r. Fl. BurnhAm.
Rumford Falls--J. 81. Wardwell
Saco--H. B. Hendricks & Co.
H. D. Davis.
Sanford-F. H. Wingate.
Skowhegan--Bixby & Buck.
South Portland-J. F; Merrlman.
South Paris.F. A. Shurtleif
South Windham-J. w. Read.
South Paris-A. M. Gerry.
Springvale-C. III. Pierce.
Thomaston--E. Walsh.
VinaI Haven-A B. Vinal.
Waldoboro-Geo. Bliss.
Waterville-W. d. Spalding.
Westbrook-W. B. Boothby.
West Falmouth-A. S. Moves.
Woodfords-Chapman & Wyman.
Yarmouth-ChaS. Blake.
Persons having any difficulty in obtaining
papers at any of these places will confer a favo
| by reporting the matter to this office at ono
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
DOUBLE SAFETY ROPE.

surcingles and different appliances that
/ use, will explain how you can use
what you have near at hand. Take a
common harness and put on the horse
an open bride and lines. Run the latter
back through the thill straps, the same
as in driving colt. Next take two
straps, with ring in each one, and buc-
kle around the fore legs just above
hoof. Take half or five-eighths inch
cotton rope 90 feet long and fasten one
end through the ring in strap on near foot
and pass the other end over the belly
band of the harness, down through the
ring of the off front foot and back over
belly band of harness again. Now take
the rope back with the lines and start
the horse. The moment he starts to kick
or run you can test the control you have
over his front feet by simply pulling
tightly the rope you hold in your left
hand. This will of course bring him to
his knees and render him powerless to
get away unless you permit him by loosen
ing the rope.
In 30 minutes the most vicious rum
away or plunger will be completely sub
dued by this treatment. also use this
rope on horses afraid Of bicycles, cars,
frecrackers, ETC., as well as in driving
over paper or going past top carriages.
It is impossible for the horse to turn
around with you, for as he does SO just
Rr-eS-GS-a ~ -<--zs=zs--E7-s-sa-,
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
Effect of a Tropical Climate.

ssThe LATEST fellers ever see, not bar
rim Thompson there even," said the man
with the ginger beard, twas down in
Central America. Tell you what / see
once. Wandered into a little saloon
that one of the grsasers KEEP, and what
should see but a lot Of fellers settin
round a table with a lot of dice on it,
an all of em watchin them dice as if
they s'pected them to turn over of their
selves, which, sure enough, they did
in a minute. Then I got onto their
game. You see, about every three or
four minutes they is a earthquake in
that country, and them lazy half breeds
was lettin the earthquake do the shakin
Of the box for en-. Now, what do you
think Of that?- Indianapolis Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
FOR KckERs AND RuNAWAys.

How Professor Oscar r. Gleason Breaks
Them of Their Bad Habits.
In his book on horses Professor u. R.
Gleason tells us how he iovercomes the
bad habits of kicking and runaway
horses as follows:
In breaking horses that are kickers or
runaways I use the double safety rope
In case some Of you may not have the
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

Captain Cadman-Well, think over it,
Miss Sharpe. You might do worse, you
know. ought to tell you that have
the refusal of two or three girls.
Miss Sharpe-What a capital way Of
putting it! Isuppose you mean you've
asked 'em, and they've all said "No."-
Judge.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

NyANTED-By capable housekeeper. a
w situation In family of two or three
where there are no small children; wages So
per week. Call at No. 1853 Oxford street, left
hand bell. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
HnR SsGzEgGgVm
aLEAsoN's suRcINGLE.

tighten the rope, and he is on his knees.
Loosen the rope, and he will be on his
feet again. In manipulating this rope
on the road I use knee pads made in the
following manner: Take piece of felt
about inches one way and IL inches the
other, and in the middle of it sew on a
piece of leather in the shape of the horses
knee. Have strap fastened to the top
Of this Felt and strap to buckle on the
bottom. Buckle these on the horses
front knees, and you have pair of knee
pads that will answer every purpose.
They can be bought, however, OF any
regular harness dealer.
Gleason himself uses surcingle OF his
own devising adapted with rings and
buckles, as shown in the illustration.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
London Paving Blocks.

The streets of London are paved with
gra1lulated cork and bitumen pressed
into blocks. Elasticity is the chief rec
ommendation of this composition.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

EOUND-I have found the Greatest Cure on
T. Earth for rheumatism and Neuralgia in
heir worst chronic FORMS I suffered IL years.
and tried every known remedy. Sufferers
write to me and enclose stamp. MISS +. s. ORR,
East Harpswell Me. jly3d&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

w family where nurse girl assists Must
be good cook. Apply to 1913 Congress Street.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
The Fair Onhelia.
81 thought thy bride-bed to have decked, swe
maid

81 thought thy bride-bed to have decked, swee
maid.
And not have strewed thy grave"
The Danish queen was not an exemplary wife
but was doubtless sincere in her grief at
Ophelia's death. In every land we see the
purest and sweetest of Ewes daughters gath
cred to early graves A perfectly reliable cure
for female complaints. is DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, a medicine beyond all praise
by the insidious approach Of disease. Fol-
chronic female arrangements weak back, lassi
tude, nervousness and poor appetite it is with.
out an equal; generous tonic, safe nervne
purely vegetable, and warranted to give salts
faction, or the price ($1.00) refunded. This
guarantee is always adhered to. OF druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
WATCH REPAIRING.

ABFW Resilient Waltham Mainsprings only 75c.,
Nv warranted; cleaning and handspring onIy
$3.50; cleaning S1:o0. All work strckly fTst-class
and warranted twenty-five years watch maker
MckENHEy, the Watch Maker, Is Free St, near
Gnadi@ mar16dtf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

w work. Must write good hand and be
rect at figures. Address with age and ex-
perienoe. P. 0. Box 1885, Portland. PSI
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

L Stable At South Norridgewock, Maine. It
is beautifully situated near the bank Of the
Kennebec river and is one of the best in that
thriving village Has all modern convenient
beautiful summer residence. Address S. w.
THAXTER, Portland, Me-, or STEPHEN
EROTHINGHAM NorridgeMOcli Me. 2R-f
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
LOST AND FOUND.
LOST,

r OST-Saturday afternoon near electric cars
IL on Congress street, near Preble House. a
poeketbook containing a sum of money and
papers. valuable only to owner. Finder will
kindly leave same at Davis & Cartlands shoe
store, Middle street. and receive a reward.
PAL
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

ITO LET-Store on Commercial Wharf, for
i merly occupied by the late G. P. Ingraham
and lately by Cushing & Mckinney; one OF the
best situations in Portland for ship chandlery.
ship stores and groceries and fishermen's out
fits. Apply to B. w. JONES, 95 Commercial
street. marS-u
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

EHOR sALE-Great Diamond Island, 80 Of
IL the best lots including six for which tie
highest premium was paid at the original sale;
also the very bestcottage on Peaks Island. adj
near Jones Landing. w. H. WALDRON. $50
Middle Of 22-l
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Girl for general housework in
w Summer Cottage. Private family, must
be good plain cook. Inquire 80 HIGH ST.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

Doyou want to- know what is going On ia the
orsd-2aks Tia rRFas-
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

EyOR sALE-Brick house rooms; perfectly
Il painted and papered: cemented cellar
with perfect drainage and closet. First class
one minute to Spring Street Cars. $4,000,
half on mortgage if desired. w. H. WAL.
DRON $50 Middle st. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
CLOCK REPAIRING.

I HAVE made q specially Of clock repairing for
My prices are reasonable, my work STRICTLY first
Drop me a postal and I Will send for your CLOCK.
Middle ST. marl6du
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
ISLAND COTTAGERS.

IF you wish Clock of any kind fol. your ISL
Il and home l should be pleased to show you
MCKINNEY, 10 Free street, near Middle
may23tf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

''That was an awful mistake Faber made
in writing up the Jones party
s'Why he told about the dresses, refresh
ments music, ETC."
Eyes, i know he did, but the party had been
Ocean.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

NOR SALE-The Perfect Filter. Ifyou wan
4 good health drink pure water. and If you
want pure water use the Perfect Filter. The
Filters are receiving the highest commendations
wherever they are used. For sale by A. r.
% Monument Square.
Mar 27 If
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

w bags to call at E. D. REYNOLDS, $50
and 55S Congress street, corner of Oak as We
manufacture our goods and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open ev-
enings. 261
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
MISCELLANEOUS,

PICKED UP ADRIFT-The sloop rugged
boat that went adrift atCnrtis's shipSard
saturday afternoon was picked up bxpeopfe in
a barge, and they will please return it to w. +,
HODGkIN, Conductor, Grand Trunk Railway.
q
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

NOR SALE-Two and half story house, con-
No. rs Quebec street. Large lot of landi also
stable goes with same. For further particulars
enquire of A. G. LIBBY, 425s Exchange street.
04-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

A marble slab 9x2 E-S feet. Has
been used as snE imposing stone
i'm the Press composing rOOAHR.
WIFI be sold aG a bargain.
jy43dtf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
STRENGTH, VITALITY, MANHOOD.

w.H.PARKER, M. D., No. Bu1finch ST.,
BosToN, MASS, chief consulting physician of the
PEABODY MEDICAL INSTITUTED whom
was awarded the GOLD MEDAL by the NATIONAL
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION for the PRIZE ESSAY on
Exhausted Vstality, Atrophy, Nerpous and Physical
Debility, and all Dtseasss and Weakness of Man,
AlInFc the young, the nniddle-aged and old.
I0Ikk n Consultation ip person OF by letter
Large book, THE SCIENCE OF LIFE, OR
SEEF-PRESERvATf TIE PRIZE Essay,
800 pp., 1875 invaluable prescriptions, full gilt only
Dr. Parker's works are the best on the subjects
treated ever published, and have an enormous sale
throughout this country and England Read them
now and learn to be STRONG, VIGOROUS and
MANLY, HEAL THYsELr.-Mfdcal Review.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

EyOR SALEM Wizards New Patent Life
IL Preserver is the neatest and best in the
and bathers should have one. For particulars
and price see B. J. Willard. 50 Commercial
street, Portland, Me-. also by G. j. Willard Will
lard, Me; also at Peaks Island House, Peaks
Island. 34
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
w.ANTE10.s''

Experienced sealers and shoppers; to.work at
our corn factories the coming canning season.
For particulars address II. O. BANTER &
BRO Brunswick, Me. iyTdU
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

FOR sALE-By the executor to close an es-
IL tate, house and lot on Newbury street, be-
tween Hampshire and India streets in Port
land. Price $780, For further particulars ell
quire of G. w. VERRILL, 191 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
AN UND1spUrED TEST OF MERIT

AN UNDIsPUTED TEST OF MERIT.
A medicine that has been a household reme-
dy for over fifty years and used in that time by
more than $15o,ooo,ooo persons must have
great merit. Such a medicine is found in BRAN
DRETH's PILLS. This fact demonstrates the
value of these pills better than any statement
of the proprietors. 1t will be observed that
the dose required to cure is small One or two
pills taken every night for ten or twenty days
will cure dyspepsia, costiveness, rheumatism,
liver complaint, biliousness, or any disease
arising from an impure state of the blood.
BRANDRETH's PILLS are purely vegetable,
absolutely harmless, and safe to take at any
time.
Sold in every drug and medicine store. either
plain or sugar-coated.
Very True.
care you going away for the summers
"No, amt" replied the Grabbed man.
"Why not?"
because don't have to. There's every rea-
son to believe that if / stay here the summer'll
Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed: Castorias
Affection Tested.
Strawber-Old man, Pm going to take the
fatal step tonight. propose to Miss Quill
cutter.
singerly-Are you going to do it in that neck
tie?
Strawber-Why, yes, of course:
Singerly-Then If she says YES" old fell
low. you may be sure 1t is a case of true love-
Exchange.
ponds Extract. Large sums of money are
spent by the afflicted to hnd relief from Piles.
ponds Extract cures Them
Turn About Fair Play.
"Queer thing about the SUM-" said the summer
aWhat do you mean?" asked the summer
girl. 49,. .ra snots on,tn
"Weil," she answered , spitefnlly, s mr@ glad
of it, Let the horrid old sth1ng get rev ITeck-
! tcs AiaT.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

EOR SALE-A three story brick house in
= good repair, containing IL rooms and
bath, within five minutes walk of Post Office.
BENJAMIN SHAW, 511a Exchange street.
OIL
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

ENOR SALE-Intcrest in the Caledonia
Il House and Cafe, ga Western Ave.,TLy
At the Thompson Houston Elestric Works
First class patronage pays in advance. Other,
business on hand, can't Tend to it all. A good
Investment 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

DOR SALE Yacht Twilight, 81 f. long, IL
IL fl. beam. Will be sold at bargain. In
quire of VIM. W. CHARLTON, 80 Atlantic
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

EyOR SALE-Polceman' blouse, also fine
IL black kersey overcoat at less than cost.
II you want big trade. call at S, w. HUS-
SEY'S, 2281a Middle street. 25-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
MALE HELP.
wv q .NrTED.

WANTED "A frst-class brass moulder.
w Steady employment for suitable man.
Apply at Al Commercial street, Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

YVTANTED-Youn man to canvas Insurance.
w One that is smart and will keep steady
1893, this city. Good references reqniFet
22-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

"ANTED-To call az your store or house
w and pay YOU cash for old rags, barrels,
iron, rubbers, bottles, metals of all kinds. II
you have any of the above please drop me a
postal. Address c. B. WISH, 100 Green
street. city. 11-1tf
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

GtITUATION wANTED-By experienced
y farmer, reliable man, married. by the
month or year or will work farm on shares
Address letters to CHARLES H. RUIZ, Cliff
Island Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
WANTED.

VNANTED-Immediat for the remainder
w of the season. A furnished Cottage at
the sea shore, close to the water; Must have
27-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
Baby cried,
Mother sighed,
Doctor prescribed /: Castorias

ponds Extract. Large sums of money are
spent by the afflicted to ind relief from Piles
ponds Egtrdct cures them.
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

EOR SALE-Farm, 115 acres, situated in
T. Cumberland and known as the Allen Farm;
good growth white pine, orchard, water supply
from spring, one mile from Greedy Institute and
Cumberland Junction Address FREEMAN
JORDAN Cumberland Centre, Me. 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
MOVING MACHINES.

Parties interested in Moving Machines are
invited to cali at Stevens & Co., 164 CONNER
cial street. and examine the New Yankee Gear
less. This machine is constructed upon new
principle, with no cogs or gears. A very easy
machine to xsna. 1usx&sAao Ame
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

Il of good picture for a small amount of
money, would do well to call on us. Pictures
framed to order; mouldings or sale; pictures
wire and moulding hooks. e. ID. REYNOLDS.
corner of Oak and Congress streets. 261
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28
FOB SALE.

TTORSE FOR SALE-I have two horses
I'LL and have use for but one; will sell either
at decided bargain; one is an extra saddle
and carriage horse and the other good road
ster and worker Ii you want horse now is
your chance 1O2 MARKET ST., opposite
SaWyer'S stable. PSI
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

DOOM WANTED-A good room with bath;
land Club. j. HOPKINS SMITH, City. 22-I
The Portland daily press., 1893-07-28

NOR sALE-Houses for sale; prices 800,
Il 5000, $1,000, s1loo, $1,000, $1,000, s1400,
$500, $1,000, S17O0, $1,000, $1,000, $4,000,
$1,000, $4,000, $4,000. BY j. C. WO0DMAN,
1O5@ Exchange street. 21-2 !.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-21
COUNTY CONTRACTS.
Bids Opened Yesterday by the Board
of Supervisors.

Bids Opened Yesterday blythe Board
of Supervisors.
The board of supervisors met yester-
day to open bids and award contracts
for county expenses for the next year.
The hospital contract was given to
DR.. .. L. Manoney, the present super
intendent, at cost of 20 cents per day
for each inmate. This includes medical
attendance, subsistence and the COM
plete care of the inmates.
The contract for medical attendance
upon INDECENT sick in Phoenix and the
immediate vicinity was awarded to DIR.
Mahoney at 5000 year.
The winding and care of the court
house clock was given to z. +. Nelson
at So month.
The contract for feeding the county
prisoners was given to NJ. E. Hurley at
Is 25 cents.
The contract for burying the dead was
not awarded. There were two bidders,
W. H. Smith and Randall & Davis. The
bids include the cost of coffins, grave
digging and attendance. The bid of w.
H. Smith in the first Item was gradu-
ated as were the bids of both in the last
item. 1t therefore required severe
application of mathematics to decide
which was the lower bid and the mat
ter was laid over to the next meeting.
The notarial bond of Mrs. Ada Irwin
was approved and the claims of the
parties engaged in the recent survey OF
the line between Plnal and Maricopa
counties were allowed.
The board adjourned until next Tues
dow
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-12-21
HELD UP FOR A RIDE.
John Belli's Exciting Morning
Experience.
"A Stranger Attempts to Engage
Transportation at the Point
of Pistol.

John Belli, proprietor of the French
bakery, had an exciting experience
with stranger yesterday morning.
About 6 80 he was passing along Jefer:
son street delivering bread. Near the
fire engine house he was stopped by a
stranger who sprang into the wagon
and ordered him to drive him to the
Phoenix & Maricopa depot. He en-
forced his demand with threat OF GER
tain death and put his hand to his hip
pocket as if to draw weapon. Though
frightened Bell1 determined to reach
Washington street along which even at
that early hour people were constantly
passing.
The stranger had seized one rein
and Belli tugged vigorously at the
other. No progress was made but the
horse was thoroughly frightened and in
the course of his plunging the stranger
was thrown headlong and violently
from the wagon. Before he could re-
cover himself Belli drove rapidly away.
The baker says his passenger was a
tough looking and addressed customer
whom he had never seen before. He
believes that his purpose was robbery
and that he wanted to get into the
more secluded district of the southern
limits in which to accomplish it. 1t
seems though that robbery would have
been as simple and easy at the place OF
encounter as to hold up the baker for a
rido