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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-18

FREScH Panama hats at 75c, 1884 Main
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-18

STRAW hats, straw hats, straw hats, al
the New York hat store, 1884 Main. &c
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-18

STRAW hats, straw hats, straw hats, at
the New York hat store, 3S4 Main. GO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-18

MUSIC By OLD MEMPHIS BAND.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-18
PIchIcs.

All The Old Country Games Participated N.
For programmes. see small biiis-
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
Damesfic MarIxefs.

NEW YORK, June 5-Evenng-Cott 1c higher ;
sales 222S bales Middling uplands 27tc. Flour dull
and heavy sales 5000 bbls: State IS g IS; Round
hoop Ohio 90 q 9 So; Western 5 rs q Q 75 South
ern so q 10 90. Wheat dull and nominally in buyers
favor. sales "a 900 BUSH No Spring rs a 75 No
do at 66 q 20 in store; Winter Red and 1 so "a
zoo; White Southern 2 90 a TO- Corn 1c better;
sales $4,000 bush; steamer new Mixed Western G3
q 66c; sail 81 q zoe. Oats dull and heavy; sales 49,
600 bush; Ohio "a q 553c; Western 50 q &c., Beef
quiet. Pork quiet; new mess IS 25. Lard q shade
rmer at 81 9sc. Butter dull; Ohio IA q 22c State
rs a 28c. Whskey a shade frmer at 91c Rice quiet
at 81 q 9ic. Sugar firm; Muscovado 81 q DC; refn-
ing 81 a DC. Coffee firm; Rio Is a Isle Gold. Mo-
lasses dull; Muscovado "a a soc. Naval Stores
Spirits Tgrpentine steady at 663 g. 81: Rosin quiet
crude 13sc; refined $50 24c Tallow quiet at q o
16c. Linseed Oil 80 a &c.
Wool quiet and firmly held; domestic fleece II g
SOC; pulled 70c
Freights to Liverpool unchanged; Flour per steam
Is; Grain, per sail Sid. -.
CHICAGO, June 5.-Flour nominal. Wheat quiet
and higher but irregular; No 2 Spring l As a 49i
on the spot closing at 49i, seller June 4s q 90
and seller July 4St; No Spring quiet at 1 80 q
49t; Nos do 1 3s. Corn active and higher; No
Mixed AL "a 445c cash seller Tuue and 445c seller
July; request &c. Oats excited and higher No al
At cash seller June; seller July quiet 35l
&c., large operator here controls twothirds of thu
Oats in store at short interest," Rye dull at 20 a re
for No g. Barley nominal at IS a Sc for No 2 Fall
Whiskey in fair demand and lower at s6Ac Pork Ia
quiet and unchanged at IL Is q II 20 cash and IL 4C
q IL AZ seller July. Lard advanced and in fair de
mand at SIC cash and seller June. Bacon and Bulk
meats unchanged sales, Cattle active and higher
at so q 90 for choice to extra; Hogs opened firm
and closed dull at 70 940O.
Freights to Buffalo SC.
Receip' bbs flour, 23OO bush wheat, 1921, Oot
bush corn 900 bush oats 5000 bush rye 5000 bust
barley, 300U ,attle, ~, 900 hogs.
Shipments 1000 bbls -four II 900 bush wheat, 49,.
600 bush corn, - 900 bush oats, 1000 cattle.
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
To the Editor of the Press

When the proposition was made to select a
densburg railroad to 60 over the contemplated
route and ascertain as nearly as possible the
amount necessary to complete the eastern divi-
sion to the Connecticut river, it was understood
that our citizens generally expected and desr-
ed such information, that they might better
judge of the real situation and be prepared to
govern themselves accordingly. After waiting
some weeks the question came before the City
Government and failed twice in the Board of
Aldermen, SO no committee was chosen. Now,
Mr.. Editor, it seems to us that there was de-
gree of unfairness to say the least on the part
of somebody, that this committee was not al
lowed to be raised. Who are the ones respon-
sible for such trifing with what our citizens
are interested in, and in what they have right
to ask for? For one we very much suspect that
the influence against appointing commit
tee comes from a small number of men who
can only see enterprise where their own invest
ments are found. We think the public would
| like to know where to place this matter, for we
| believe they are in favor of investigation. An
| other thing. We have heard it suggested that
the statement made not long ago by the Presi-
| dent and Directors of the road in regard to the
contract made by them with Messrs. Harding
| and Fuller to finish the road for one half cash
and one half in stock, is questioned by many
who would otherwise favor the enterprise. Can
you not give us the facts in the case, and let us
know just how matters stand? for we believe
the completion of this road is to-day of much
more Uitdt Importance to the city of Portland,
not excepting who shall be next President.
| CITIZEN
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

PORTLAND ODD FELLOWS IN PROVIDENCE
Machigonne and Eastern Star Encampments,
| which left Portland Monday evening on day s
visit to their brethren in Providence, R. l., after
breakfasting at the Adams House, Boston, on
| Tuesday, marched at once to the Boston and
Providence depot, and arrived in the latter city
at noOn where they were received with full
honor by the Mohassuck and Narragansett En-
campments, accompanied by the American
Band with William E. Tabor as Chief Mar
shall The visitors were escorted through some
of the busy streets of that pleasant city to Rog-
er Williams Hall, where an elegant dinner was
laid. Grand Patriarch Paine of the Grand En-
campment of Rhode Island welcomed the Port
land brethren to the Inequalities of the city.
Grand Representative Written of Portland, re-
sponded, and an hour was improved by the usua
table exercises P G. P. Comstock acted as
master of the post-prandial exercises, and gave
the visitors another welcome, which was
strengthened by further remarks from Grand
Patriarch Paine. Representative Rich of Port
land, expressed the thanks of the Portland
brethren for their handsome reception, and
Mayor Kingsbury was called up by a sentiment
al complimentary to the Grand Encampment
of Maine. He spoke first as an Odd Fellow
and then as chief magistrate of the city of
Portland, acknowledging the sincere sympathy
and generous contributions of Providence to
Portland in the day when she was overwhelm-
ed by disaster and sorrow. Speeches followed
from several Providence gentlemen, the bands
varying the exercises by good music (and by the
way the Portland Band were highly cempli-
mented) and then the visitors were escorted to
the Aldrich House, where they were quartered.
In the evening the Portland Encampments Wis
tied the Opera House, and between the plays
our band gave the audience some of their best
selections. u FH ia y
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

NEW ORLEANS MNsTRELs.-This famous
troupe played in the Rink Music Hall on Sat-
urday evening to very large audience-the
hall being completely filled, both parquette and
gallery. The entertainment was first class
throughout, and of the most pleasing and enter
tanning character, nothing being said or done
during the entire performance to offend the ear
of the most refined The music given was
splendid, and the cornet quartette by Maud
Stanley and Nellie Gorton, and the Messrs.
Plaff and Gorton was piece of musical excel
lence, and was duly appreciated by the audi
ence, as was also the duett ON the cornet by
Messrs Benjamin and Gorton, the former play
ing extremely high notes. As musical artists,
the company would be hard to beat. Miss Maud
Stanley is an accomplished vocalist, and is gift
ed with magnificent voice; and her rendition
of kiss me while Pm sleeping" and "Wait-
ing" were excellent, and were rapturously re-
ceived. Nellie Gorton presided at the piano
with grace and skill. Mr.. Walter Wentworth
as a contortionist il a success. Milt Barlow and
Hank Goodman, in their various parts, were
ahead of the general run of black cork artists,
and by their ludcrous antics kept the house in
roars of laughter. Barlow in his teutonc spe-
cialties was specially deserving of mention.
The jokes and yarns introduced were new and
gOod-OttaaCd pdDer
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

QUEBEC, June 5.-The prize schooner Enola
c. of Gloucer, was seized at Trinity Bay, six
miles below Point Desmontes, the 29th of May,
in the evening, having at the time two trowles
set and two men in the act of raising them. Be-
fore before before being seized, she had two
more trowls in Trinity Bay, some so to 100
yOrds from shore, and two men in the act of
raising them with two live halibut in them
when she was boarded. Their lines extend
along the fhore some four or five miles. The
schooner was lowed up from Kamorovska to
this bay by steamer David, and now lies at
COMMISSIONERS wharf.
The Enola G. is owned by Sylvanne Smith &
Co., of Gloucer, Mass, and has on board about
1000 pounds of halibut.
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
Guardian Sale of Household Fur
nifIIre. &c. nj Amcfinn

DURSUANT to license from the Hon. John A
Il Waterman, Judge Of Probate for the County OF
Cumberland, shall sell at Public Auction, Wednes-
day, june l2th at 10 O'clock at the auction room of
+. y. Bailey q Co., No. Is Exchange ST., b. w. and
Hair Cloth Parlor Furniture, Brussels and Ingram
Carpets, Marble Top Tables Mirrors, Chamber Sets,
Feather Beds, Mattresses, Dining Table, Chairs
Crockery Glass and Silver Plated Ware, Cook and
Paror Stoves together with the entire Kitchen Fur
niture HARRY MAY,
Guardian of D'Clare Bishop
F. o. BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers
Portland, June 8, 1872 Ia
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
Ferry Village.

wish to correct statement in Monday s
PRESS in regard to the High School of this vii,
lage l have stated on what considered good
authority that the school was failure. l am
toiu Dy Mr.. Pritchard, one of the Committee,
.ua. such charge was unwarrantable, but on
the contrary he is satisfied with the teacher and
also the proficiency and progress of the school
We understand that some little unpleasantness
between superintendent Hill and some of the
item. In justice to the teacher a young man of
ability and promise, / wish to make this sea-
sonable correction. WINS
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

HOTEL ARRIVALS. Il. Durham, George
Donald and wife, and John D. Chase, Boston
E. Putnam, Bridgton; Luther Fitch, Sebago
e. P. Chase, Bath; are at the City Hotel
s. H. Blake, Bangor; E. H. King, Washing
ton; John T. Purvis and wife, Niles Valley,
Pa; L. Chafee, Providence; S. d. Thompson,
No. Conway; w. X. Spring, Boston, are at the
Falmouth. q z.-.t....l ss... U... ...i.a.il-
Peurose Chapman, Troy, N. Y; A. Gray, Jr.,
Morris, N j.; w. M. Barnard, N. Y; II. NJ
Howes, Pennington, are at the United States
Hotel -rr.fl4 .lslr .Iiautt
Geo. w. Merrill, E. F. Duran, T. G. Stick.
ney, Bangor; Norman Burdick, Albany, N Y;
DIR. Tefft, Bangor; G. E. Baldwin, Boston, are
at the ST. Julian. gsE
A. w. Wildes, Skowhegan; Gen. James A
Hail. Damariscotta; James Benely, New York
j. R. Miller, Boston; Col John McClintock
Boothbay; Sam'l Lane, Gloucester, Mass, are
at the Preble House.
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

New NUsic-From Halves and Cragin we
have the following pieces of new music, pub
lished by Oliver Ditson & Co.: My Pretty
Brunette, concert room song and Dance by
Billy Shepard. Shall cin her If 200 her:
ballad by Charles H. Philips, music by Albert
III Fernald, and dedicated to Miss Emma Reg-
nolds, the actress o, Loving Heart, Trust On,
ballad nv Virginia Gabriel.
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
The British Attitude.
XLIID CONGRESS--SECOND SESSION

q WASHINGTON, June "a bill was reported
for repairs on the Custom House at Bath,
Maine.
A bill authorizing the purchase of site and
the construction of building for new Post
Office and Custom House in Philadelphia, pass
ed.
A bill authorizing the appointment of depu-
ties TO clerks of U. s. Courts passed.
Bill to provide for the redemption and sale OF
lands held by the United States under several
acts levying direct taxes, was taken up and the
House amendments concurred in. ~
The Senate then considered the sundry civil
appropriation bill, the question being on mo-
ton to strike out the 9th section appropriating
$250,000sto pay unsettled claims against the
government on account of carrying mails in the
late rebel States prior to May 81, 1861. A de-
bate ensued
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS in MAINE.

Especial Dispatch by Western Union Line.]
AUGUSTA, June 1.-THE Temperance Reform
Convention met here this afternoon and was
welcomed with a song by the children of the
Cold Water Temple of Augusta. Dr. Brickett of
Augusta was made temporary chairman, and
N. Dingley, jr., of Lewiston, Secretary. Sew
enty-fve delegates were reported from the fol-
lowing Reform Clubs: Augusta Belfast, Ban
gor, Hallowell, Bath, Auburn, Brunswick, Ken
dalps Mills, Portland, Richmond, Lewiston.
Wiscasset, Gardiner, Damariscotta, Rockland
and Pittsfeld. e -t..5st I
The following were elected officers of the per-
manent organization: President, j. X. Osgood
of Gardiner; Vice Presidents, one from each
Climb; Secretaries, John G. Conley of Bath, and
H. M. Sprague of Auburn; Treasurer George
G. Crawford of Brunswick; Chaplain, o. M.
Cousins of Hallowell. Committees on resolu-
tons, bylaws, &C., were appointed.
In the evening meeting was held at Granite
Hall, and the Convention was welcomed to Au-
gusta in brief speech by Mayor Eveleth.-
Short speeches were made by DIR. Brickett, j..
X. Osgood, Francis Murphy of Portland, H. NJ.
Bryant and N. Dingley of Lewiston, e. w.
Stetson of Damariscotta, Camp Meeting John
Allen, Joshua Nye, Messrs. Pinkham of Bruins
wick, Payson of Auburn, Rev. Mr.. Thompson
of Massachusetts,, and Rev. Mr.. Pillsbury of
Wisconsin. The remarks were interspersed
with music by the Augusta Band, and the hall
was filled to repletion with interested specta-
tors.
There will be four sessions tomorrow, includ-
ing religious meeting in the morning. and a
meeting in the evening to hear reports from
each Reform Club in the State
iH Sudden Death.
Reports from the Glen House say that Mr..
Israel Ham, Superintendent of the White
Mountain carriage road, died at o'clock this
evening of heart disease. ...-..-..
by Associated Press.l
Shocking Accident.
BANGOR, June 5.-Daniel Haynes, young
man 20 years DID, employed at Morse & Co. 5
mill, met with severe if not fatal accident this
afternoon by falling upon circular saw which
was revolving with great rapidity, manglne
him in fearful manner. One arm was sawed
off at the wrist, and the other arm laid open to
the bone above the elbow, and several ribs saw
ed off so that his intestines protruded from the
woynd. He was still alive tonight but ha.
small chance of recovery.
Loss Of n Maine Vessel.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., June 5.-Schooner Fan
ny Fern, Capt. Curtis, of and for Kennebunk
port, from Boston, with -four and groceries
went ashore on Odorne's Point, Rye Beach, thil
morning, and is totally wrecked. Uninsured
! All hands saved
Marine Disaster.
| EAsTPoRT, June 5.-The fishing schooner
Fame, owned by Asa Bucknam of this place
arrived here to-day, bringing in the schoone
Carrie of Yarmouth, laden with piling, having
been abandoned off Grand Menan Banks. TIL,
Carrie is about IS tons burden. The hull ap
pears to be in good condition. The vessel wa
insured, with cargo, for $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

BosToN, June 5.-Very general movements
are going on among the mechanics of Boston
and vicinity, looking to the establishment of
eight hours as a regular day work. The mar
BILE workers, slate and tin roofers, sheet iron
workers and other crafts held meetings last
evening for organization.
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
OPENING OF THE CONVENTION.
Great Enthusiasm -Entire Harmony
The Wilson-CoIfax Contest-The
Colored Delegates.
Especial by Western Union Line

Especial by Western Union Linel
The slight rain to-day has not materially inter-
fered with any display. The Academy of Music,
where the Convention met was adorned so mag
nificently tastefully that it left nothing to be
desired. Maine is assigned one of the best po-
stions in the parquet.
The temper of the Convention was developed
when the temporary chairman mentioned the
name of President Grant, the entire body of
delegates sprang to their feet and cheered with
the widest enthusiasm, which also distinguish
ed.the reception of the very excellent and stir
ring speeches which followed.
There were no contested delegations from the
States but Utah and Dakota contested before
the Committee on Credentiale their right of
admission for five hours The Mormon dele
gates were thrown out and both contesting del
egations from Dakota were admitted.
Wilson stock made decided advantage this
morning, bnt tonight Colfax is gaining ground.
The friends of the opposing candidates are
briskly canvassing with the best personal feel
ing. .... .-.-.....--
Colored delegates are numerous and bear
themselves with dignity and propriety. Their
speeches to-day were capital and are very high
ly complimented by everybody. These dele
gates express love for Sumner, but surprise
and disgust for his speech, while they laugh at
Greeley's claim of influence among their peo-
pie -. .--.. P.
The indications are that Senator Wilson will
be nominated on the second ballot.
by the Associated Press.l N
The Vice Prcsideney-Wilson Ahead.
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-The contest be-
tween Wilson and COlfax is becoming very
close. The Pennsylvania delegation held a
caucus this morning when the vote stood, for
Wilson 81, Colfax 10, and Scott g. A motion
was then carried that Wilson be the unanimous
choice of the delegation. Alabama and Califor-
MIA resolved to vote for Wilson. The Illinois
delegation stands, Colfax 16, Wilson g. Ohio
will vote, Wilson 80, Colfax IA. Wilson's
friends claim APO delegates. ...
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
ONE MORE GRANT STATE |!
PROBABLE REPUBLICAN VIC
TORY.

>. SAN Francisco, June 5.-The Oregon cleo
ton returns are incomplete, but indicate that
the Republicans have carried the State, with a
sufficient majority in the Legislature to ensure
the election of Republican United States Sem
atOr
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
NEW YORK.
Violence Threatened.

New YORK, June 5-This morning $50 men
at Steinway's piano factory resumed work, but
one half of them quit before noon, fearing the
crowd of strikers which had gathered in the
neighborhoOd and threatened to drive all the
men from work. The police were present to
prevent disturbance.
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
Boston Boot and Shoe MARKET.


BOSTON, june 4-The shipments of Boots and Shoes
from this market to places outside Of New England
for the past week comprise IL 400 cases. against TO-
376 for the same week last year.
The total shipments from this market since Janu-
sry LIST have been 5732 cases, against 47104 cases
for the same period last year.
The shipments from Lynn for the week have been
3l66 cases. against 1892 cases for the week last
year.
The shipments from Haverhill for the week COM
prise 1888 cases. against 1908 for the week
last year.
Remarks-The advent of few New York buyers
has been the only noticeable feature in the Shoe
ket for the past week. A few of them have COM
menced buying their Fall goods, butthe largest por-
ton have spent their time in looking the market,
ascertanng the stocks hand and pricing samples.
Where sales have been effected an advance of to
per cent. has been obtained heavy work. and there
is not much objection to paying this advance, as it
hardly covers the actual increase in the cost of lea
Some of the factories have started up this week,
and more active preparations being made for an
early resumption of manufacturing There is not a
very sanguine expectation of large trade the coming
season. and II there is moderate business at a small
profit most manufacturers will feel satisfied
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

Brighton, WATERFOWL and Medford Cattle
Markets.

Special Dispatch by International Line.)
BOSTON, June Sat market this week Cattle
2354 Sheep and Lambs, COOL Swine, II, $50; Veals
S66; last week-Cattle, 1862; Sheep and Lambs 1857
Swine, 12,200; Veas, 1882
From Maine-Cattle none; Sheep and Lambs none.
PRIcEs.-Beeves-extra quality 81 so a rs; first
quality 80 20 "a rs; second quality IS rs a 6 rs
third quality "a 80 50; poorest grades of coarse
Brighton Hides a 9Ic; Brighton Tallow a. 6Ic /;
Calf Skins zoe y fb; sheared Sheep 35c each; Lamb
Skins Zoe W skin; Dairy Skins 81 90 q 1 25 y skin
working Oxen-But a few pairs in market and not
the hot weather is all the market requires.
Store Catte-None In market, except Mich Cows
for which the trade is not very active. Most of the
small cattle that are in fair condition are bought up
to slaughter.
Mich Cows-Prices range from $50 to $50 per head
Sheep and Lambs-Extra and select lots SIS 90 to
g. 90 head, or from to SC y fb for sheared Sheep
fair supply in market.
Swine-store Pigs, Wholesale 7 q Sc p ID; retail,
q Sc; Fat Hogs A q SC " h. - -
Poultry-Extra 10 q zoe; medium 16i q 17ic; poor
Remarks-The trade is principally confined to beef
Cattle, there being but few Working Oxen or Store
Cattle In the market. Prices have advanced lc d ID
from those of last week. The trade. has been active
and few very extra Cattle have been sold for more
than &c y fb live weight There were but A few
Northern Cattle in market, the supply being mostly
from the West. During the summer months there is
not much doing in the Working Oxen Store Cattle
trade. Most OF the workers come from Maine. East
ern buyers were in market for beef for the Maine
markets.
We quote sales of 26 Cattle at Tic y ID, average
weight 122S lbs; 81 at 75c y ID live weight average
1880 fbs IS at TIC p t live weight, average weight
1271 TBS; 81 at TIC W ID live weight average weight
1886 lbs; 70 at &c ib live weight average weight
HOS fbs "a at 53c h. live weight, average weight
iioa Ds IA at W 20 cwt live weight average weight
i4os bs IA at 7sc ib live weight average weight
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06
FOREIGN.
Mexican News,

Mexican News.
MATAMoRAs, June A despatch received here
last night states that Corella has arrived at
Meir with few men. The telegraph lines be-
tween this city and Meir were cut to-nay. There
is great excitement here. The National Guards
are recognizing The work on the fortifca-
tions has recommended and ferry restrictions
have been reestablished. Authorities are seiz-
ing private arms and are purchasing others
Three hundred stand of arms leave here for
Cerallos tomorrow under escort of portion of
the National Guards
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

ELPHALET Mort, ESQ.,, who has for more
than twenty years been Treasurer of the P. S
p Railroad Company, has resigned that posi-
ton and accepted the place of Auditor of the
Eastern Railroad. The duties of Treasurer
now devolve upon Mr.. Parker, Treasurer of the
Eastarp
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

TOT Tie week ending Fednesddy, June 5.
Georges Codfsh-Market active; stock light for
the SEASON and taken "a fast "a cured We notice
considerable sales at IS 373 to 8 40 y qtl.
Bank Codfsh-In light supply We notice sales Of
Western Bank at IS y qtl.
Nackerel-Old stock not in active demands prices
unchanged receipt of one fare 1870 bbs 3s; sold
at Sc so q SO for medium and large.
Smoked Halibut-We quote at SAC y ID.
Oi-Market fairly active at CSC " gal.
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-06

STEAMER JOHN BROOKS FROM BosToN-21 casks
OIL LOG pumps rolls carpet headlight, 40 bdls of
iron, gger 1913 pkgs furniture, 205 boiler tubes 40
bbls sugar 10 coils lead, IS cases sewing machines
pc nd m Ky Rkgs 70 % 94r Gan
bales duck, plates iron, 10 drums soda, bds bag
ging, IA do paper, 43 bags shoddy, blower, kegs
lead, 100 pkgs to order.
STEAMER DIRIGo. FROM NEW YoRK-112 bales
rags 10 do duck $50 rolls leather $50 coils rope 35
dry hides 1850 cases empty cans, 100 bdls STEEL do
iron, rs do paper hangings SO bars ron 20 hhds mo-
casks bleaching powders so boxes SOAP 25 do starch
80 do hardware 40 do drugs, % do glass; 45O pieces
chests tea As bbls sapetre, IS do cement 10 do su
gar, ss kegs white lead, moving machines, piano
fort