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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-05-13
MARINE NEWS
PORT oFiPoRTLAND.
FRIDAY. May IL.

FRIDAY. May IL.
Arrived.
Steamer Cumberland, Thompson, Boston for
EastpOrt and StJohn NIB.
Baroue Annie Lewis, Lewis, Boston. To r
SCH Sch i Winslow. Clark, Philadelphia to
Me Cent RR
Sch David Torrey, Drinkwater, Raritan-clay
sch Sea Bird, Littiejohn, Northport, LI-sand
to Rolling Mills.
Chase.
Holsters to j w Trefethen.
Sch Irene, Condon Stag Harbor, NS-live lob
sterS for market.
Sch Ella nj Doughty. La Have, with 10000
Tug Plymouth, with barge Cent No 4 in tow
from Port johnson - coal to Randall s. Meal
lister.
Cleared.
Sab Matte J Allies, Crockett Providence
sell Tillie Vanderherchen, Bateman, Kenne-
bee and Philadelphia Peter S Nickerson.
Sch Fanny Earl, Stanley, East Bluehill--J H
sci 6 v Minott, Hathaway, Machias--J H
Sch Mary Elizabeth, Dunton, Boothbay-D
Choate.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
SACo. May 12-Ar, schs Nulato, Small, New
York; A j Miller, Coleman. Boston.
Cid, sch Lena White, White, Rockla d, to load
for New York.
May I1-sld. sch Longfelow, Gordon, Bear
Kiver, Ms. afr
EXCHANGE DISPATCHES.
Al at Glasgow 18th inst steamer Concordia,
Portland.
Ar At Santos 9th inst, ship Cora, Fairbairn.
New York.
Ar at Barbados prev to 10th inst, barque st
Lucie. Erskins, Port Elizabeth, to load for Della
ware Breakwatef.
Rockland, May Fishing schr Fannie M
Loring N tons, built at Essex in 1864, was sold
$780,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-05-13

Eastport, May 1o-Sch M M Chase. Raye,
from Hobokcn, reports passing through large
quantities of deals and laths, about 80 miles Sc
Of Pollock Rip, Cape Cod, apparently not long
in the water.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-05-13

ID Spoken.
May 8, fifteen miles east Of Sombrero. schr
Etia, from Pascagoula for New York.
May 8, of Carysfort Lighthouse, sch Carrie T
Belano, from Pascagoula for New York,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-05-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
FIREMARs FUND INSURANCE COMPANY,

OF San francisco, CaIiforria.
incorporated in 1868.
Commenced Business in 1868.
ID. J. Staples Pres. Il. Faymonyiile, Sec.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
IN THE SICK ROOM.
Practical Hints to Be Applied by thu
Home Nurse.

Practical Hints to he Applied by the
Home Nurse.
Sickness is a calamity from which no
flesh is exempt. There are balms for
the wounds of the rich, but the poor
must bear their own infirmities. With
love, exquisite neatness, patience. en-
enlargement, quiet, and a little hospi-
tai learning wondrous cures can he
wrought.
A piece of new muslin dipped in .
glass of cool water will remove sordes
from the teeth and cool the lips of n
patient. Sore lips should be anointed
with 4 little diluted water.
II child has sore eyes wiring a sponge
out of warm water containing n pinch
of salt and trickle n stream on the in
famed lids. letting the water run to-
ward the nose. AS there is the danger
Of c%ontagion the drying towel should
not be used by others
Chewing will stop the ordinary nose
bleeding. and the shock of dropping a
cold key or a handful Of pennies down
the back will often give relief. In case
of a severe attack, syringe the nasal
cavity with cold salt water. II this
does not stop the flow of blood. throw the
head back, raise the arms up as far as
possible, and apply cold sponges to the
bridge of the nose and the back of the
neck.
The quickest way to treat n burn or
scald is to cover it with carron oil and
flour and bandage with linen. In case
of prostration from either accident. ad-
minister a mild stimulant.
When a delicate person is fatigued
and has no appetite sponging the body
with bathing whisky, diluted alcohol
or milk. will nourish the system and
produce rest or refreshing sleep.
A bug in the ear may be drowned ont
with Il little warm water. Apply with
a sponge or syringe, and after each in.
lection incline the head with a Jerk
so as to dislodge the contents of the
cavity.
Distressing vomiting may be relieved
by applying to the stomach n hot
shingle or wooden pad brought from
the oven.
In cases of sleeplessness as well as
sickness frequent changes of pillows
will have a soothing. influence. The
case should fit the pillow and be kept
smooth. A change of nightgowns is
restful. and the refreshing sense Of
cool water or come spicy toilet water, !
Like lavender or orange flowers. ap-
piled to the forehead, throat, hands
and feet can not be overestimated.
A patient should never be raised sud-
denly to receive food, drink or medi-
cine. Aside from distressing the suf-
fcrer there is danger of heart trouble.
Place the arm under the pillow and
gently force the invalid into a position
between lying and sitting. Medicine
cups and porcelain spoons are now in
general use, and save considerable I'M
necessary torture
To induce a little baby or a growing
child to put out his tongue drop a little
oil on the upper lin.
Only bright, happy, healthy subjects
be discussed in the hearing of a
sick or ailing person.-Chicago Times.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
THE COW TOOK 1T IN
And Had n Lovely and Lively Time on
Loaded MatcrmcInn.

Not long ago, while the mercury
down at Ocala. Fla. was climbing near
the top of the tube, two young men
decided to agrecably surprise their
young lady friends by 4 treat of iced
watermelon for dinner. After study
ing over the matter for awhile they
decided that an ice-cold melon was not
good enou-h-did not begin to show
their appreciation of the young ladies
so they went down into their pockets
and purchased two bottles of the finest
clarct in the city, cmptied them into
the melon. then sen: it to the hotel
with instructions to place it in a cool
place.
This WAS done, and all would have
beer well had not the hotel folks de-
cidcd 10 treat the guests to a fine melon
the sane day. The rich, wine-flled
melon lay side ny side with the melon
favored only by nature, and yet the
samcness on the outside remained I'M
disturbed. At the proper time the col
cred factotum was ordered to prepare
the hotel melon for the table. mo one
except the young men knew anything
about the wine being put in the melon.
AS soon as the knife laid the melon
open the peculiar odOr satisfied the
waiter that it was spiled. A brief con-
sultation was held, and the unanimous
verdict was that 1t was no good.
II was taken out and placed in the
row lot, where Il mild-eyed Jersey lay
dreaming the hours away. The bovine,
knowing a good thing when she saw it,
was soon on the outside of the melon,
wine and all.
Now. two quarts of wine is a pretty
stiff drink even for a COW. and il soon
began to tell on her, and for a time she
made things lively, trying to stand on
her head. kicking her heels, trying to
waltz. Juggling at the fence with her
horns, and acting as if she were half
crazy TO Faint the town red in her own
way. Finally the heavy debauch
proved too much for her. She took the
h~iccoughs. staggered around awhile,
fell down and began snoring. Since
:hen She has refused to eat plain mel
on.--Thc Capitol.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
A QUESTION OF BALANCES.
The Ingenious Scheme of an Honest

The Ingenious Scheme of an Honest
Farmer.
The French-Canadian habitans are
not without a considerable sense of
humor, and they highly appreciate the
following story, told of a prosperous
baker in 4 town not far from Quebec.
The baker was in the habit Of buying
his butter in pound balls or rolls from
a farmer with whom he had a good deal
of 'dicker." Noticing that these but
ter-balls looked rather small, he
weighed them, and found hat they
were all under a pound in weight.
Thereupon he had the farmer brought
before the magistrate, and accused Of
dishonest practices.
These butter balls" said the Judge
to the farmer. certainly weigh less
than a pound. Have you any scalesP"
81 have" answered the farmer.
And have you weights?'
Mono weights"
Then how can you weigh your but
tcr-balis?"
That's very simple" said the farm
er. "While I've been selling the baker
butter, I've been buying pound loavcs
of bread from him: and | use them fer
weights on my scales"
The farmer was acquitted; but as
butter is worth more by the pound
than bread. he found presently hat he
had to provide himself with iron
weights for his scales. in order to pre-.
vent the baker from cheating him still.
Youths Companion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
HOME HINTS AND HELPS.

Measure Cake Spiced: One cup but
Ter, two sugar, three and one-half
Hour, four eggs. one cup milk, one tea
spoon baking powder, a teaspoon each
Of cloves, spice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Bake in layers and put icing between.
Egg Cruel: This will generally
cure n cold if taken as soon as the
slightest symptoms appear, says the
Companion. Beat the yolk of an egg
with a teaspoonful of sugar and a small
pinch Of salt; stir into this gradually a
cupful of hot milk, then the white of
the egg beaten to a stiff froth. Drink
at oncc.-Rural New Yorker.
Potato Cakes: Stir into cold mashed
potatoes an egg or two, and a very
not milk if they are very stiff; add a
dash Of finely-powdered spices, salt and
pepper, and minced parsley; mix well,
and roll into fat round cakes. Roll
the cakes in fine bread crumbs, fry to
a nice golden color, and serve hot.
Garnish with fried parsley. House.
keeper.
-Forcemeat Balls: Shred n pound of
veal and the same weight of beef suet,
and a bit of bacon, all together, beat it
in a mortar very fine. then a it
with sweet herbs, pepper. salt, cloves,
mace n nutmeg, and when you roll it
up to fry add the yolks of two eggs to
bind it. You may add oysters or mar
row at an entertainment.-Good House
keeping.
Floating Island: Beat thoroughly
the whites Of six eggs, add half a box
OF guava jelly and half a tumbler of
currant jelly. Beat together until well
incorporated. Set on the ice. Make a
rich cream custard, and whetfcold and
ready to serve, pour it into a pretty
glass dish, and drop the island by ia
blespoonfuls o the custard. Serve it
with cake or crackers that have been
buttered and Drowned in the oven.-
Boston Budget.
Lemon Ice: The ~tavorite. is made
by taking the juice of six lemons and
the grated peel Of three and the Juice
and rind of N large sweet orange.
Steep all together one hour and then
strain and add one pint of water and
n pint of sugar.; stir well until the
sugar is all dissolved, and then freeze
II You open your freezer three times
during the operation. and stir mp the
contents well. it will improve the re-
sult--Housekeeper.
-Gumbo Soup: This is made from
the green pods of the okra which is
grown mostly il the south but is COM
ing into use here. Select the pods
while the seeds within are green and
can he easily sliced. As they are very
mucilaginous when cooked they make
a ropy soup which needs no thickcn-
ing. Take two quarts each Of the
sliced okra pods and ripe tomatoes and
a small onion sliced. Boil until the
vegetables are very soft and can be all
strained through a seive, then return
to the kettle, add two quarts of stock
of either beef or chicken. preferably
the latter, season to taste with salt
and pepper and il not as rich as liked
add a tablespoonful of butter. The
okra can be used alone or without the
tomato as it has Il flavor of its own
much relished by many.-Orange Judd
Farmer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
Humorous Legal Complication.

About the queerest ease at law this
summer was that fuss in a small Maine
village in this part of the state. Two
neighbors owned dogs. One dog got
afoul of the neighboring canine, and
was chewing him to the queens taste.
when the owner of the under dog SHE'D
a club. The club broke the bellicose
dogs forepaw. Straightway this dogs
owner brought SUIT to recover dam
ages He lost his case, and was or
dered to pay the costs of the action.
But he didn't pay, and an execution
was issued against his body, where.
upon the deputy sheriff made a funny
break. He got twisted over the yer.
biage of the document. and proceeded
to arrest the man who had been sued.
In the hubbub that resulted the real cul.
prit took alarm, and, in order to ave
himself, went into insolvency before
the sheriff got unsnarled and served the
execution. Lewiston Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
CORN HOUSE PLAN.
A Building That Saves the Crop from
Damaging Effects.

A Building That Saves the Crop from
Damaging Effects.
The accompanying illustrations from
sketches by c. E. Benton, of Massachu-
sets. show a novel and useful plan for
q corn house, by which not only more
corn is sheltered in proportion to the
size and expense of the building, but,
what is of vastly more Importance. the
corr is saved from the damaging effects
of driving rain and snow, which in
moist climates 70 seriously affect
the value of the crop in the old
fashioned cribs, while it is waiting
to be ground or fed. The ordinary
crib has Slated sides, and the ventila-
ton is horizontal. hence the driving
rain and To- finds easy access To
every ear of corn. But by this method
the ventilation, while even more per-
feet, is from the bottom upwards,
which entirely protects the corn from
direct exposure to the elements The
building, which may be of any owen
lent size or proportion. is placed upon
chestnut or oak posts two feet high,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
August


"Ihave been afaictedwith bilious
uessa and constipation for fifteen years
and first one and then another prep
aration was suggested to me and
tried, but to no purpose. A friend
recommended August Flower and
words cannot describe the admira-
ton in which 1 hold it. .Ithas given
me a new lease of life, which before
was a burden. Its good qualities
and wonderful merits should bemade
known to everyone suffering with
dyspepsia and biliousness." JESSE
BARKER, Printer, Humboldt, Kas.S
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

nc. 2--PERsPEcTIvE VIEW OF COR
HOUSE
four hundred bushels of ears, or sufIi-
cient to make two hundred bushels
shelled. The bottom of the crib is
foored with narrow boards, leaving a
space of ~three-fourths of an inch be-
tween the boards, thus making a Stat
bottom to the crib instead of Stat sides
The sides should be boarded tight like
any other building. To secure perfect
ventilation, rough doors are hung from
the siIls of the building, against the
posts on which it rests, and care Is
taken while the con is curing to keep
all these rentilating doors closed.
except on the side towards the wind.
Thus a current of air will be continu-
ally forced up through the corn. and
escape through the ventilator in the
roof. Fig. 2 shows the ventilation
door open at the end of the building
and held up by a hook. An upper door
is provided through which Z fill the
crib, and If it desired to fill 1t to the
very roof this may be accomplished by
carrying the last few bushels up a step
ladder in the slleyway. American
ARriculturist
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
In Deep Water.

Like i~ncautious and weak swimmers are
those who incur the risk Of chronic rheuma-
tism by a neglect of safety. This can be in
sured at the start by that live preserving
medicine, Hostetter's Stomach Buffers
Rheumatism may attack the heart. There
Is no safety then. Forestall the chronic
stage of the malady by using the Bitters,
winch Is equally eficacious in malaria, dys-
pepsia, liver complaint constipation and
kidney disorder.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

Little Madge was in trouble. She
came crying into the house, her little
apron gathered in one, as If to preserve
some most precious relic I've b'oke
my smellin' bottle" she sobbed, lifting
tcar-wet ~imploring eyes to my face
Your smelling bottler" l repeated.
II didn't know You had one. Where
are the pieces?" She held open.her
apron. and what do you think lay
there9 She scattered petals of a rose!
This was her too aged 'smellin' bot
tie" and while she was using it it had
fallen apart
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

We'll Up in Police History. A
statesman from New York was indulg-
ing in a little social relaxation. The
lady with whom he was conversing I'M
dertook to give the conversation a little
life by the remark: Don't you think
Burns poetry is beautiful A shade
of naughty Indignation swept over his
face, but ne answered. gently: "Mr.
Byrnes, madame, is Superintendent Of
policemen apoet-"-Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
Don't Drink at Meals

So many people say they can't eat
.his and they dare not touch that. The
doctor forbids them coffee or tea, and
SO on, when really it is not half 50
much what as how they eat. Not one
person out of ten masticates his food
properly. Nearly everybody drinks
liquids of some sort while eating, which
is very bad, and how many take a glass
of iced water just before their soup?
The wonder is not that so many are
sick, but that so few are.-Chicago
Mail.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

Mr.. Parvenu TO his wife Who has Just
returned from the seaside)-weI, did
you make an impression on s'ciety, my
love?
Mrs. Parvenu-Didn't I, though?
Wore my diamonds down to breakfast
every mornin' an not another woman
in the hotel had any on.-Chieago Rec
ord.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

nv Il fhooh UT Noh-N tcE-
which are at proper intervals and are
firmly set in the ground. A building of
suitable size for a small farm is eight
by twelve feet. and six feet from sill t.
plate. A partition. as shown in Fig. l,
leaves an alleyway four by eight feet at
INT end, with an outside door. a, as
well as a doorway, B.. which gives &C.
cess to the crib. For convenience there
should also be a window at {.
This makes a convenient place in
which a corn-sheller may be stored and
used and in which, also, the bags may
be Fl led when a grist is being put up
for the mill. The arrangement leaves
q crib eight feet square for the corn,
and, as it could be filled considerably
abo, e the plates, it would store about
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
His Eany Duty.

And they say you drove that rich
mar to drink"
"Yes, sir, but couldn't help it."
Couldn't help it! What do YOU
mean?"
'He made me. sir. was his coach
man."-Brooklyn Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

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by what mad learned when here yes
terday aiternoon-tnat the mud tracks
ended IN your sleeFlng-room, proving
that there was no mnd on the leet OF
the n who removed your money from
the safe when the decd was done; that
your feet and the m~alefactors were OF
the same size
What told you with reference TO
asking the hotel clerk about a safe, and
SO forth, was one OF the subterfuges-
lies, In fact-to which, l I'M sorry to
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

Jennic-Hasn't Gus Clamwhooper
proposed yet?
Fannie-Not yet He hasn't even
kissed me, and have accidentally met
him six different times in the dark
hallway. ! can't do any more than
that, can i?-Texas Siftinps.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

A Hebrew translation of Daniel
Deronda" is coming from the press in
Poland. The translator, Daniel irish
mann, says in his preface that he be-
Iicyes mat George Eliot, in writing
this novel, was m~iraculously inspired.
Who" he writes, taught this nom
Jewish woman the life of the Jews IN
all its details? Who planted in her
heart the law of truth and the spirit o:
p~rophccv?" His answer is. that such
knowledge could only be revealed by
God.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
An Sale.

Mrs. Rifter-I ordered a piece Of
dress-goods here yesterday, and l wish
to know if it has been cut yet.
Walker latter investigation)-
No, ma'am, it has not; the salesman
said You hadn't been in yet to change
your mind.-Puck.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
Nemesis.

Sweet Girl-My hired chaperone saw
you kiss me last night.
Adorcr-My graciousl What did you
do?
Sweet Girl discharged her.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

ENcHANTNENr.-"What kind Of a lens dc
you use, Mr.. Chappieir asked Miss Gladys
Of the young man who takes pictures. at
all depends, Miss Gladys.' replied Chappie,
smillngly. whenever l catch you, it will
probably be with a distance lends."-Trutb.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to render
it promptly. but one should remember 10 use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most SIMPLE and gem
tie remedy is the Syrup Of Figs, manufac-
tured by b California Fig Syrup Co.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

Stranger-What's the matter, my
little man?
Small Boy-I-I took mamma out for
a walk. and I've lost her somehow, and
I'm 'fraid she can't find herself any
where Boo, hoo, hoo.-Good News
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

Old Lady-What is the matter now?
Steamboat Captain-We've run on a
sand-bar.
Old Lady-Wcll, why don't you 60
over it? What's your walking beam
for, I'd like to KNOWN. Y. Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. u, Proprs. of
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer $lOO reward for
any case OF catarrh that can not be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for tes-
tmonials, free. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

'IIaw-haw.." laughed the Chicago
man, as he read the bill of fare. You
fasteners make some queer mistakes.
You've got croquettes under the head
Of entries. Out west croquette is q
gamc."-Brooklyn Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

FAR IN THE REAR--Poet-"I have a little
thing here after S~winburne." Editor
HIM After Swinburne, you say (glancing
over MS-Dl We'll, young man, l don't think
you're likely to catch up with him In q hur-
~. Get after some one else. Truth.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

-"Dennis, here's your prescription.
The doctor left it for you" What
does it say?" THAT you're to take six
drachms of whisky a day" six drains
a day, is il? That's n before and
afther each meal. sure that doctor is
after rae own heart-"-Arkansaw Trav.
eler.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-10-28

CHARLEY-'So, jim, you were exirava-
giant enough to pay twenty dollars dozen
for your handkerchiefs. Don't o think
hat was a good deal Of money to blow inl'
Spectator.