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Is the Earth Solid.

Professor Dana maintains that it is,
and upholds his belief in the following
Language, in communication to the
American Journal of Philosophy: 1t
seems now to be demonstrated by astro-
nomical and physical arguments-areu-
ments that are independent, it should be
noted, of direct geological observation
that the interior of the globe is essenti-
ally solid.
The condition of the earth's interior
here recognized is, as many readers will
have observed. that suggested long ago
by Professor W. Hopkins-the author
who first offered (1839) mathematical
oruument in favor of the earth's either
having very thick crust or being solid
throughout. In paper on Theories of
Elevation and Earthquakes" in 1S47,
Professor Hopkins argues that the GEN.
trail mass OF the earth became solid in
consequence Of the pressure whenever
the temperature within reached limit
that admitted of it; that crusting a sur
face from cooling commenced afterwards;
and that between the regions of interior
and exterior solidlfication there long re-
mained viscous layer, which in the
progress of time, was gradually contract
ed by the union of the solid nucleus to
the thickening shell.
The possibility of qualification at GEN.
ter from pressure, in face of tempera-
ture too high for consolidation from cool
ing, has not been experimentally demon
strated; yet number OF facts favor the
principle. 1t has been urged that the
solidtication of rocks is attended by con-
traction, that is, by increase of density,
therefore pressure may bring about the
condition of the solid. The fact that ice
which has less density than water,
changes TO water under pressure, has
been appealed to in support of the con-
clusiou. The pressure to which the ma
terial within the earth is subjected is so
great that experiment can never initiate
it or directly test its effects. Beneath
$50 miles of liquid rock, it would not be
less than 100000 pounds to the square
inch. Less than this may have been
sufficient to produce crystallization and
so give rigidty to the viscous rock ma
terial, or at least SO after the cooling the
earth has undergone. The rigidity of
slowly solidified rock ia beyond that of
glass or steel-or the degree which, ac-
cording to Sir William Thompson, must
exist in order that the earth should be
as completely free MS 1t is from tidal
movements in its mass.
According to the above, the solid part
of the globe consists, as regards origin,
Of three parts:
The central mass consolidated by pres
sure; the solidiication centrifugal, or
from the center outward.
The crust proper, consolidated by cool
ing; the solidification centripetal, or from
the surface inward.
The outer crust, or superficial coating
the upper crust-made chiefly by the
working.over and celebrating of the ma
terial of the surface through external
agencies, aided by the everlasting lateral
force from contraction, and including all
terraces from the Archman upward.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-02

A HAUNTED LoCoMoTIvE.-A locomo-
tive that is possessed OF devil is the
sensation at South Manchester, Conn.
The engine is called the Pioneer, for
merly the Canonchet, and belongs to the
Hartford, Providence, and Fishkill Rail-
road. She was sold to another road re-
Gently, but owing to some misunder-
standing was never delivered, and to get
her out of the way the company sent her
from Hartford to South Manchester q
week or two ago to be housed in the en-
gne-house there. She behaved herself
like any well-bred engine the first two
nights but on the third the watchman
heard strange noises issuing from all
parts of her, noises unlike anything he
ever heard before. This continued every
night, and was heard by his brother, who
came to keep him company in the un-
canny place. Then the story got abroad
that there was q haunted engine at the
shop, and believers and unbelievers
began to flock around. The noises
continued to be audible. There was
q rapping now in the fre-box, now in
the boiler, and anon in the smoke
stack, as though some person inside
were striking the iron with muffied
stick, and hollow and dismal reverbe-
ration followed each blow. The most
careful and thorough examination failed
70 disclose any trickery or the possibility
OF any and the impudent spirits would
Keep up the racket even while the scru-
1ihy was going on. People 60 to the
engine house and stay nights to hear the
manifestations, and it is related that one
young man grew deathly pale and fell in
swoon. When he recovered he said he
saw ghostly figure glide out Of the en-
El glhe and point its bony finger at him.
ihere are divers theories to account for
,ne business. A gentleman from Pitts
ourg' who knows all about iron and To-
..omotives, says it is the molecular &C.
uoh u OF the iron striving to return from
.ne artificial tibrous state, as seen in
wrought iron, to the granulated or pig
IRON state. The believers in the spirit,
an,eory hoor him at once, however, by
asking why the noises are loudest on al
on eerhate nights, and why they always oc-
cur between 9 o'clock p. m. and 5a. m.
Springfield Republican.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-02
gelinquent Sales.

American Flag Mill and Mining
Company Of principal place of bus
iness, San Francisco, California; location of
works, Ely District, Lincoln county, Nevada
Notiee.-There are delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock. on account of assessment
tNo. 81 levied on the 18th day Of September
1878, the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders us fol.
lows:
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DIR. Brennan,
DR.. PAUL N. Brennan,

VIE CELEBRATED PHYSICIAN AND MED
i ICAL LECTURER, has taken up his head
quarters in San Francisco, l27 Montgomery
street. opposite the Occidental Hotel entrance.
Large Rooms and the best accommodations for
both sexes. Hundreds of Patients have been
cured by DR.. Brenan after other physicians have
failed. His recipes are used by the leading
specialists of New York and Philadelphia. Send
for his List of printed Questions and his printed
Circulars. You who want a true physician 8
services correspondence will be answered by
return mail on receipt of stamp. DR.. Brenan
will send prescription known as THE NEW
REORGANIZATION for the cure of all dis
ease of the genito urinary organs, including dis
ease of the Kidneys, Bladder, Sexual Organs and
Glands, which never fails to cure when used ac.
cording to directions. This prescription is in
valuable, as 1t thoroughly restores the Natural
Powers Of the body when lost by disease,
nervous debility or self-abuse. Price of pre-
scripton $1,000. forwarded to any address. The
Doctor will carefully compound the prescrip-
tion and send the medicine by express for SIS 90,
5000 to be paid in advance and $500 on receipt
Of the medicine, which Is warranted in every
case. Address DR.. Paul NJ. Brenan, 127 Mont.
gomery street, or his private Postofiice Box 29l
Send for private circular containing many things
worth knowing. se9.tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15
MEMOIR TELEGRAMs.

A Quebec despatch says that all the. steve
dores and batteaux men have struck, and there
is great excitemept on the streets.
The express cars between Toronto and Ham
ilton, Ont, took fire yesterday, burning the ex-
press goods but not the mails and safe.
The death of the insurgent leader Agramon-
des in Cuba, is confirmed, and is q severe blow
to the revolutionary cause.
In the st. Louis Congressional Conference
several gentlemen told the Congressman pres
ent what they ought to do in the way of in
creasing the facilities for transport ton. Let
tiers were read from President Grant ond others
regretting their inability to be present.
A. G. Burt s. Co., Cincinnati bankers, have
failed Their failure is largely caused by that
of Lockwood & Co., New York. .
In the elections in Spain $40 federal Republi-
cans, 80 extreme radicals, s nternationals, 10
Independent republicans and 30 monarchists
were elected.
Rev. DR.. j. T. Hurst has been chosen Prcsi-
dent of good Daniel Drew's Theological Semin-
airy at Madison, N. j.
The canal business in New York will open
briskly to-day.
Robert Atwood. prominent Louisville insur-
ance man, has retired from business to serve the
State twenty years in the penitentiary for forg-
cry.
Mayor Doyle was re. elected in Providence R.
l., Wednesday, and board of aldermen in fav-
or of liquor licenses.
Goulard and Jules Simon have rendered their
resignation to M. Theirs because it is incompat
IDLE with their views to serve in the Cabinet.
Base ball at Neutrality-suspicious. 6. Wash
ingtons 2.
1t is not intended by the Ordnance Bureau to
sell the revolutionary trophies which have been
carefully preserved for many years at the arse
nails.
The strikes of the Brooklyn gas men and
horse shoers have ended
The counsel employed by the government to
institute proceedings against the Union Pacific
Railroad Company and Credit Mobilier have
presented bill to Attorney General Williams,
S. Circuit Court at Hartford, Conn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15
Superior Court.


MAY TERM, SYMoNDs, j., PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-In the case Of State VS.. Michael
Lee, tried for an assault and battery on William
Ahearn, the jury disagreed, standing for con-
viction and five for acquittal.
Mattocks, County Atty.
Locke for defendant.
State vs. Nelson Leighton and Martin Conley.-
Tried for an assault and battery on Benjamin c.
Miles, police officer, when in the discharge of his
duty. The jury rendered verdict of guilty of as
sault and battery against Coney and guilty of an
sault against Leighton.
Mattocks, County Atty.
Frank for defendants.
State vs. Albert G. Thaycr. Indicted at this term
for the larceny OF harness, robe aud headstals of
the value of sixty dors the property of DR.. S. H.
Tewksbury, from his stable in Deering on the night
Of the oath Of April last. On trial.
Mattocks, Comfy Atty.
Motley for defendant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Broker in Trouble,

Boston, May 14.-Reports are current that
j. A. Coe, banker and broker at rs State street,
has been raising money by raising figures on
stock certificates. 1t is alleged that one share
of Old Colony Railroad stock and one of the
Eastern. Railroads were made to represent one
hundred shares each and pledged for collateral
for the increased amount. The matter is I'M
dergoing investigation
Coe was arrested at his residence in Worces-
ter street this afternoon. Among his alleged
operations are raising certificates of the shares
OF the Michigan Central to 300 shares; two of
the Boston & Albany Railroad to 200 shares;
one of the Eastern Railroad to 100 shares three
Old Colony from two to 200, and three of one
sh are to 100 each. The Boston Water Power
stock is also said to have been operated with in
similar manner. The altered certificates have
been used as collateral, and it is supposed about
100000 has been fraudnlently obtained 1t is
reported that one concern suffers by the forge
ries to the extent of $4,000, another $4,000,
one $4,000, one $1,000, another $780, 900, amount
ing in all to upwards Of 100000 with more to
hear from. The Third National Bank in Janu-
airy last loaned Coe 200, taking as collateral
certificate for 200 shares of the Old Colony
from genuine certificate for two shares of the
same stock. Coe, who was formerly connected
with the house of j. N. Fisk, is about 80 years
old, and in course of quite large business expe
rience for a man OF his years, has hereto
fore sustained an enviable reputation. He is
one of the best known men on the street and is
member of the Brokers Board.
Cakes Amos Will.
Hon. Cakes Ames made will while in Wash
ing ton last winter, which has been presented
for probate by his two sons Oliver Ames, I'd,
and Cakes A. Ames as executors. N. G. Ord
way Moses Dillon and Phileter Sawyer are the
witnesses to the instrument, and their presence
is required to carry out the provisions of the
registry. No details will be given until the will
is probated. The amount devised is large, but
the property is so invested that its value cannot
be at present known.
Various Matters
The election of Bishop for Massachusetts,
will probably take place tomorrow.
At to-day's meeting of the American Social
Science Association Col T. W. Higginson read
an essay ON 1.-THE higher education of woman"
after which the subject was discussed by Presi
dent Elliot of Harvard College, President Ray
mond of Vassar, Prof. Agassiz, Wendell Phil
lips, Julia Ward Howe, Ednah Cheney and
Mrs Lvermore.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15
THE MODOC WAR.

LAVA BEDS May 12-11 p.m.-Lt. Bacon of
troop X, first cavalry, who has arrived in camp
with detachment, having been on escort duty
between here and Capt. Jacks old strong hold,
brings report from 1t. Chaplin commanding
the latter camp that his pickcts heard firing
in the direction taken by Col. Mason's COM
mand in the present scout after the Indians,
and it is generally supposed that an engage
ment has occurred.
Camp SOUTH OF TULE LAKE,
Lava Beds, May 1855 a. m.
A part of the men of this camp if not the
entire force, will be moved to Bayle camp on
the peninsula in Tule Lake, within the next
two weeks. This camping is very unhealthy in
ummer. News will probably be received from
Col Masons force to-day.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14,-Despatches from
the lava beds state that 375 soldiers and Warm
Spring Indians are now securing the lava peos
and surrounding country. The total number OF
tcoops in the field is 20 officers and $50 men.
LAVA BEDS, Camp South Tulc Lake, May lc-
10 q. m, via Yreka, May IA.
Since Gen. Davis assumed command OF the
Modoc expedition, ten days ago, only one con-
flct-that of Saturday-has occurred. This
was through movement of which this last at
fair was feature. 1t is still progressing and
several bodies of troops are seeking an engage
menu; Gen. Davis found the soldiers disheart-
sned out he studied the situation carefully, uti-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15
WASHINGTON.
Jud re Chance Will.

WysHINGToN, May 14.-The late Chief JUS
tee Chase left will, naming Governor II. ID.
Cooke, OF the firm of Jay Cooke & Co., sole ex-
ecutor No inventory has been made OF his
real estate, which, after few requests, Is to
be divided between his children, Mrs Senator
Sprague and Mrs. Hoyt of New York.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances TO-
day: Currency s., $50 305: special deposits OF ie
gal tenders for redemption of certificates OF de-
post 1913, O35, 900; ccin $7f,S22, 100; including
S27,7OS, 900 in coin certificates; legal tenders
outstanding $356,841 ,951.
Various Matters.
The Secretary of the Treasury has informed
the collectors of customs at New York ana
Portland that goods from the wrecked steamer
Atlantic may be forwarded inland IN sealea
cars without examination at the original port
of entry. ,,soa
A naturalization treaty has been concluded
between the United States and Denmark.
The navy is having fitted up tug boat which.
is to be used by Prof Baird in his examination
of the fisheries along the coast The Professor
will begin his examination at Mt. Desert, Me-,
and example the feeding ground of the fishes
for the purpose of ascertai1ing the cause of the
diminution of fish along the Atlantic coast.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15

SELECT ENTERTAINMENT.-The entertain
ment to which we referre to in yesterday is
sue, was given in Free street vestry last even
ing, to very interested audience. The exer-
cises consisted of solos and Duets by Mr.. Geo.
Thomas, Miss Chandler and Miss Alice Carl,
all of which were encored. Declarations and
a few very interesting remarks by the pastor
followed Also the reading of the paper that
is published by the society, called the "Experi-
ment." Judging from this number of the
spicy little sheet we should say that it was
success. At the close of the entertainment all
were invited to step into the small vestry where
refreshments were for sale. The committee
will realize q sum sufficient to carry out their
plans in regard to altering their vestry.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15

the West. Prices were ac Fy h higher ,bo,
Quotations, anu the trade was active ,, our iast
ON the west were several lots Of Te~o ong those
of them OF goo quality Most 20 Sat,Ie, some
Cattle which were landed at Waterto,' ne western
direct to Brighton to be sold Tbera we're driven
Western Cattle brought in direct from TS more
the Grand Trunk Railroad than has been belae 9y
Workng Oxen-The supply in market was light -
few naTs each week is all the market requires at
this season of the year. We quote sales of 2ar grth
fee, for s2i5; pair, girth .eet for SIP; pair
eirth feet inches for $40; pair, glrt6 rect
inches for S2lO 1pair girth feet inches Tor SID
pair. girth feet inches, for $3.50; pair, grth
feet inches, for S17O. ... 81 ~,
Mich Cows-M0st Of those IN market were OF an
ordinary grade Prices do not vary much from WeeA
to week. We quote extra s55 q $50; ordinary w
q so. Store Cows sell at prices according 20 tnetr
value for Beef There are but few Store Cattie o.
tered for SALE Nearly all the small Cattle are bought
up to slaughter.
;. Sheep and Lambs-From the West the supply was
ngntest that has been brought in from that section IN
several weeks. Prices at Albany were higher
Sheared Sheep cost delivered at Brighton, from q
oac W 10; Wool Sheep from a Sc " fb.
oWine-The supply Of Store Pigs in market this
week was larger than has been brought in any
W V; Tor several years; prices Wholesale a &c;
&c g &c tb ID.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15

THE CARY CoNcERT.-In relation to the Cary
concert, which takes place Friday evening,
"Sidney," the well known correspondent of the
Boston Journal, writes to that paper as follows:
There is to be here, at the City Hall, on the
18th inst, grand concert in aid Of the Maine
General Hospital, at which the distinguished
contralto, Annie Louise Cary, has volunteered
her services and will make her last appearance
in public prior to her departure for Europe. She
will be assisted by her sister, Ada Cary, and
the Beethoven Quintette Club of Boston. 1t
will be arich treat. Nosinger stands higher than
Annie Louise Cary, not only as a vocalist but
as n woman. In spite of adulation and honors,
she is as unaffected and lady-like as ever She
is ever ready to aid worthy and deserving OBJ
Jects. She loves music with her whole intense
nature, and hence the glorious expression and
soul with which her vocalism is enriched. She
sails for Europe on the 21st inst, in the Wyo-
ming, and will pass few weeks in London,
with several other Portland vocalists, enjoying
the musical season there. She comes on from
new York on purpose to assist in the Maine
General Hospital fair concert, which institu-
ton she has already aided on two occasions
at the recent complimentary benefit here she
was the recipient of over $1,000, the net pro-
ceedS-a well merited result.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15
The Wool Market,

BOSTON, May IA Reported tor the Press.I-The
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon
Domestic-Olio and Pennsylvania pick-lock 90 a
6oe; do choice Xxx 50 q 55c; do fine so a 53c me.
dunn so a SIC: coarse 45 q SOC; Michigan extra and
Xxx As q zoe; fine IL a 4sc; medium Al q 49c; COM
mon 10 g 47c; other Western fine and x At a 49c;
medium II q 49c, common 40 q 45c; pulled extra
So q 50c supertine IS @ 50; No l. 20 a 30c; comb
ing fleece 60 q 65c; California IS a 3Oc; Texas IS
g soc; Canada 40 g SIC; do combing Is g So Smyr-
Ayres % g SIC; Cape Good Hope 80 q BIC; Austral-
ian 43 q soc; Donskoi 80 q 45c; Mestiza pulled 45
@e Csc.
Remarks-The market has quoted down consider
able the past week, and although the business has
been fir, there is no life buoyancy to notice
Manufacturers in fact, have again become quite in
diteret and, notwithstanding the moderate stocks,
would withdraw from the market if any advance was
asked. In New York and Philadelphia theie is even
aduller tone than here and both fleece and pulled
WOOL have been purchased in the latter market at
com paratively low prices Some desirable lots of
fleece Wool are held firm and could be purchased
except at iu current rates but tho experience Of
ment cannot be looked for at present. -.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15
NEW YORK.
Another Chance for Stokes.

New YORK, May 14.-The Supreme Court,
general term, to-day granted n writ of error in
the case of Edward E. Stokes, upon a stipula-
ton by the defence to take the case at once to
the Court of Appeals, now in session.
The Case of Nixon.
Five Supreme Court judges and the Judge of
the Court of Appeals have refused a stay of
proceedings in the case of Nixon, who is to be
hanged Friday. Gov. Dix also refuses to inter-
fere on the ground that thejudges have refused
also that the murder of Pfeiffer was cruel, I'M
provoked, perfectly unjustifable, and did not
admit of any palliating features. Nixon's
counsel will, it is reported, to go the remainder
of the tbirty-two Supreme Court judges, or
such of them as he CO reach before the sem
tence is carried into execution
Judge Chase's Successor.
A Washington despatch reports Gen. Grant
as saying that he should appoint as Judge
Chase's successor man independent of politi-
cal considerations. and one whom the lawyers
of the country would endorse. The Appointment
will not be made until the assembling of the
are those of Senator Conkling, Judge Pierre
pont, VIM. NJ. Evarts, and Judge Woodruff of
New York, and Judge Poland and Benz r.
Curtis of New England
The Rights of Colored People.
The colored people are organizing for large
mass meeting to be held at Cooper Institute,
to make resolutions regarding the rights under
the law W tucM VI
sion to theatres, entertainments and by hotel
proprietors. The meeting is preliminary to the
prosecution of Lester Wallack, whose agent de-
MED two colored men admission to his theatre
ON the ground that there was no room for them,
and 1of one Dixon, a saloon keeper, who
refused to serve three colored men at the tables
of his saloon.
Various Matters. ..E
Over 35O, 900 postal cards were sold yesterday.
Five persons were drowned by the collision
between the steamers Hope and America yes
terday, the majority of whom were convicts
sentenced to ten days penance for trivial Of
The German revolutionists of 1889 celebrat-
ed their 25th anniversary last evening.
The Bar Association last evening, adopted
a resolution protesting against the reduction OF
the salaries of the judiciary by the Legislature
Captain Williams of the Inflated Atlantic
sailed for England in the Oceanic.
Phillip Straus of 6S5 Lexington Avenue, shot
himself dead in his house yesterday A few
years ago his father left him $4,000, all Of
and stock speculations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-05-15

ANNIvERsARY ENTEETAINMENT.-To-ni
is the 9th anniversary of Mystic Lodge J. o. G.
T., and they propose to celebrate the occasion
BY giving dramatic entertainment at Grand
Army Hail. They have secured some of the
best amateur talent in the city, and we have no
doubt that it will be one of the most pleasing
entertainments of the season. We had the
pleasure of witnessing one of the rehearsals,
and were surprised to see the progress that these
young artists have made. In the most difficult
of the roles we recognize two of Portlands ia
vorite artists, Miss Alice earle and Miss Ella
Bonney. Their presence is always guarantee
of success in dramatic entertainments. 1t will
trouble professional company to excel the
performance that this company will give this
evening at Grand Army Hall. -e..