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The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

Coalition in. Missouri.

ST. Louis, Sept. S.-The Republican State
Central Committee net to-day, tand after de-
clarng that the Republican party stands
pledged to support any movement in this state
looking to peace, prosperity and good govern
mcnt for all, and as many Independent Demo
Gratis aud Republicans have already united to
put non-partizan ticket in the field without
interference with national or local question,
they adopted a resolution calling state con-
yention September 23d at jefferson City to re-
affirm the principles of the party and perpetu-
ate its organization, and they recommend to
the Republicans of the state that no state
nominations be made, but to leave the party
free to support such a ticket as their Judgment
seemed best to secure economy and good gov
eminent in Missouri
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
SPORTING.
Beacon Park.

BOSTON, Sept S-The fall meeting at Bea-
con Park began to-day. There was large at
tendance of spectators. The first race was for
horses in the 2.34 classes. OF twenty entries
nine started. In the pools stallion Smugeler
was the favorite. He acted badly in the first
heat and lost it to Ratlsr, but the next three he
won easily, although he did not get off well
with the others, doing his trotting on the last
half mile.
The 2 "a race had five starters, Bodine being
the favorite at 500 to $40 to all others. He
proved himself winner in three stragh heats,
getting his best record and trotting himself out
of the 2.20 classes. The following is ssum-
mary of the last event:-Time, 2.21a 2.19a,
2215.
Purse of $4,000 for horses that never beat
244, 81. $50 to first, $3.50 to second $500 to third
HI. c. Goodwich, n. S. b. e. Boline, 1 l l
A. Tufts. n. S. G. e. Hopeful, 2 2
j. S. Carpenter, n. s. S. M. Susa, 8
M. Roden, n. S. b. g. Castle Bay, 8
j. OConner, n. s. -,
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Outrage by Negroes.

MEMPHIS, Sept 8.-Early yesterday morning
dence and grocery on Pigeon Roost road, near
the city. A young girl Of the family discovered
them and gave the alarm, when she was
knocked down and beaten so badly that she
will probably die. Mr. Dumont hearing the
the party, then seized and beaten, but managed
to escape. His wife was then seized, beaten
and stripped, and an attempt made to outrage
her, but her screams aroused the neighbors and
the negroes fled. If is believed that the assail'
ants were from Central Point, a dsreputable
locality in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

TEMPLE OF HONOR ExoURsIoN.-Despite
the threatening weather yesterday morning the
excursion to Bemis Station and Old Crawford
by Forest City Temple of Honor was well pat
ronized. about 500 leaving Portland in train
of twelve cars at eight o'clock. The sun broke
f.rtb in about half an hour, making one Of the
most beautiful days of the year. Reaching
Bemis station the train halted for an hour and
half, giving all a chance to witness the ragged
surroundings. Returning to Upper Bartlett
the balance of the day was spent The excur-
sion train returned to Portland at 40. The
occasion was most beautiful and complete
one, and all were unanimous in praise OF the
same.
In this excursion this order has given addl-
tiopal proof as to the enterprise and complete
ness of its arrangements.
The Order Is under obligations to Supt. Ham
ilton and conductor Goodwin for courtesiei
shown.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
The Voting Lists.

Every year, at every voting place, several
who go there find their names incorrectly en-
tered and are thereby declared from voting. A
list of voters is already posted at every polling
place in the city and ali the ward lists are now
posted in the entrance to the Ward room in the
City Building, where all can see if their names
are correctly enrolled. The Board of Alder
men will be in session for the correction and
revision of the lists Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday, from to u o'clock, and on the last
named day from three to five in the afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Military.

The Portland Cadets accept the challenge of
the Sheridan Cadets, as will be seen by the fol-
lowing card:
HEADQUARTERS PORTLAND CADETS,
Portland, Sept. 8, 1874.
To CAPT. ROBERT F. SoMERs, commanding
Sheridan Cadets:
Sir:-In behalf of the Portland Cadets ac-
cept the challenge of the Sheridan Cadets for a
competitive drill, and do hereby name Friday
evening, October I'd, 1874, at City Hall, Port
laud, as the time and place of drill. Thirty
two men in ranks, with two guides and three
file closers shall constitute squad for the drill
each company to be allowed twenty minutes
for company movements in marching, and fif-
teen minutes for the manual of arms, and each
company shall drill such movements as it may
deem advisable, but all movements shall be ac-
cording to Upton's Infantry Tactics, revised
edition
Hoping that the above will meet your appro
baton, L remain
Yours, with all due respect,
N. ID. WINsLOw,
Captain Commanding Portland Cadets.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

New York, Sept S.-John L. Nutter,
young man residing in Jersey City, appeared
before Justice Elbridge yesterday and charged
that Messrs James Dunn, John Gordon and
other persons connected with Rev. j. L, Glen
dennings church, have tried to induce him by
threats of exposing him in relation to an aleg-
ed case of larceny to swear that he was the
father of Mary E. Pomeroy's child. The pub
LEGATION of the affidavit by local papers has re-
pewed the interest somewhat in the clerical
scandal
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

On the last day of August, VIM. D. Baker of
Newport, N. H., lame man forty years old,
who goes with crutch and cane, eloped with
girl of IT, leaving wife and two children be-
hind him. He has beea traced to Manchester,
where he snapped the new buggy he started
with for Concord wagon. A reward is offered
for him.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
INDIANS.
Fight in Texas.

CAMP ON RED RIVER, Sept. l, via FORT
DODGE, Sept. 8.-The command of Gen. Miles
met between 400 and 500 Cheyenne Indians
twelve miles from Red River, Texas, August
Both, and after sharp engagement lasting five
hours, drove them over thirteen miles of high
and almost impossible canon, and with the loss
to them of twenty-five to thirty killed and
wounded Our casualties were three badly
wounded
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Gold Hunters ON the Way to Black Hills.

NEW YORK, Sept ga special to the Her
aid from Bismarck, Dakota, says that party
Of fifty men, experienced hunters and miners
are preparing to enter the Black Hills gold re-
gion in spite of all opposition from the govern
ment troops or Indians. Meantime Gen Gus
ter is making preparations to execute his orde
not to permit any expedition to that region.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
METEOROLOGICAL.

PROBABILITIES Fer THE NEXT rwENTY-FouR
HOURS
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER. Washington ID. G.,
Sept. 8, Il A. MY
For New England,
stationary and rising barometer and tempera-
lure, southeast to northwest winds, partly
cloudy and clear weather, except over the Mid
9ie Atlantic states, where a number of thun-
der storms are probable.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

New York Stock and Money Market.

NEW YORK, Sept. S-EUenin0-Money easy at a
per cent, on call; q u per cent. for commercial
paper for long and short date. Foreign Exchange is
weak with bankers bills ranging at 4S43 "a 4S5 and
Customs receipts to-day were $529,0O0. Gold opened
at 1899 and closed at 1893; all the sales to-day were
at these figures loans fiat and "a per cent. for
borrowing. The Assistant Treasurer paid out to-day
S57 900 on account of interest and AS 900 in redemp-
ton of $50 bonds Governments were firm. State
bonds dull.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Representatives Nominated.
Republicans.

Republicans.
Wilton-Capt. George r. Fernald.
Chesterville-C. L. Pinkham.
Phillips-Benjamin Butler.
Livermore-John Sanders.
Litchfield John Woodbury..
Brewer-Benjamin f. Tefft.
Dover, etc.-Mordecai Mitchell.
Atkinson, etc.-A. M. Warren.
Monson, etc.-Wm. Lane.
Springfield, etc.-L. w. Drake.
Lagrange, etc.-Jonathan Moulton.
Dayton-Francis N. Clark.
Democratic.
Newport. etc.-John Benson, Jr.
Milo, etc.-Isaac Hanscom.
Buxton-Charles McKennsy.
Scarboro'-Wm. Moulton.
Dayton James r. Haley.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

P1TTsBuRG, Penn, Sept ga convention of
Western nail manufacturers, held to-day, unan !.
imously agreed to establish the card at facto-
ries at S3 50 for 10-peuny net, sixty days, per
cent. off for cash., If paid within ten days a
further abatement or discount will be made.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

NEW HAMPSHI RE.
Political.

PORTSMOUTH, Sept. Sat the Republican
mayoralty caucus this evening Frank w. Miller
was unanimously nominated. There is much
feeling expressed in regard to the manner in
which the Democratic Selectmen are revising
the check lists. The election occurs next Mon
day, at which very full vote may be expected.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
SAN Francisco OmciaIs in Difficulty.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept S.-The Board of Su-
peryisors has declared the Office of License Col
lector vacant Collector Buckley and two OF
his deputies, Conrad Hellregel and Emil Nel-
mer were arrested, charged with felony in the
ENLIGHTENMENT of public money.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland Wholesale Markets,

Portland Wholesale Markets
TUESDAY, Sept. s-The grain market is quiet and
steady although there is PROBABILITY of further adj
vance in prices this week. The market is nearly
bare. Flour is steady and prices dull. Sugars
very firm at present prices. The demand is very
active Butter is high at SO and 35c for nice lots
Eggs sell for 21c.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

A CHALLENGE.-AndyO 'Neil has left 1875 at
this Office to signify his willingness to row
Thomas Deehan boat race in this harbor in
the same boats that were used in the previous
race. 1t is the expressed wish of O'Neil that
said Deehan put up or shut up.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Chicago Exhibition.

CHICAGO. Sept. S.-The second annual Inter-
State Industrial Exposition of Chicago opens
tomorrow evening. The number, variety and
character of the goods already in give assur-
ance that it W I'll far exceed the initial exhlDl
ton in every particular,
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

DEMOCRATIC NoMINEEs.-At caucus of the
Democratic Ward delegates held last evening,
the following gentlemen were nominated as
candidates for Representatives: Nathan Cleaves.
VIM. G. Davis, Luther F. Pingree, Melvin P.
Frank Daniel w. True.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
DR.. Harri 'on's Perisi attic Lozenges.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
New Goods Crn Hawkes. & Co.
Guardian Sale Of Real Estate.
Probate Noices-Wm. X. Neal.
Lost-Bosom Pin,
Board Wanted-Miss Adams.
School Teacher.
Yacht for Sae-J. P. Smith.
To Let-Rooms.
Attention Photographers.
Wanted-Lady and Gentleman Vocalists.
Desirable Real Estate-F. o. Bailey u Co.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Flower Pots-Kendall & Whitney,.
A Job Lot-COea Hassan.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

CHOICE CHRoMos AT AUCTIoN.--F. o.
Bailey g. Co. will sell this forenoon and after
noon at saesroom, 176 Fore street, collection
of fine Chromos, framed in appropriate frames.
We advise our readers to attend this SALE
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

FRUIT ExHIBITIoN.-The exhibition of the
State Pathological Socieay in conjunction with
the Portland Horticultural Society, which is to
tare place at the City Hall during the present
month, will doubtless be the most extensive,
and probably the finest display of the kind
ever got up in this state. 1t is to commence on
the 22d inst, and to be continued four days.
Portland alone has had several fruit and flower
shows, which it would be difficult to surpass,
but with the whole state for contributors, with
q corps of efficient and enthusiastic officers, we
may expect all that we have claimed above as
the result. Portland will surely not be behind
hand in her contributions
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Sentence of the State Street For,

Sentence of the State Street EOrger.
Boston, Sept. S.-James A. Coe, the State
street broker convicted of forgery in raising
figures Gu stock certificates, was to-day sem
fenced by Judge Putnam in the Superior GRIM
inal eours, to eight years in the state prison.
Coe was tried and convicted on only one out of
dozen indictments, which are still pending.
His total forgeries are estimated at over half
million
"A Flood
BOSTON, Sept. Sat about 4 o'clock this
afternoon a section of the large 40-inch water
mains connected with the reservoir out of
Boston burst at the corner of Brookline avenue
aud Burlington street, Brookline, tearing up the
from the centre and west part of the city.
After while connections were made with
other mains and those sections supplied from
Mystic pond. Blookine mains will probably
be repaired within twenty-four hours.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

Buy your Flower Pots of Kendall & Whit
ney. They have the largest assortment in the
state se9eod3t
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

DIR. KENIsoN, Chiropodist, has rooms at the
U. S. Hotel from Tuesday morning till Satur-
day evening of this week. Corns, bunions,
nails, ETC., treated without pain. se7tf
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

FIRE.-The house, barn aud outbuildings on
the Poor Farm in Yarmouth, together with a
valuable yoke of oxen and other stock and hay,
were burned Monday evening at about 8
o'clock. Loss, from $500 to $4,000; insured in
the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company for $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Fcreign Imports.

ST. JOHN, NIB. Steamer City of Portland-22
bbls beans to G r Stubs, 10 bales merchandise 80
casks nails to G L R.
PICTOU, Ms. Steamer Newfoundand-611 tons
coal to & Allen.
Foreign Exports.
WOLFVILLE, Ms. Schr Day Star-i0O bbls Of
flour.
BUENOS AYRES. Bark Ethean Alen-2S3 1876
# lumber, Is 900 pckets, 10000 shingles.
ST. JOHN, NIB. Steamer New York-3O0O # of
mouldings, 600 yards wooden goods, 263 pkgs mer-
chondise.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Rosten stock Ltsr,

RocKLAND, Sept. s-Market very firm; common
90c "a 90; Lump 81 49, Casks, 25c
W0od-Firm at IS for best.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

A JOB LOT of 4S1 printed skirts, worth 70
cents each, selling for 30 cents at Cogia
Hassans.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

BETTER LATE THAN NEvER-If your teeth
are going, and you have not yet tried the
sSOZODONT," as a preservative, try it now.
Abandon all other Dentrfices and give it a fair
chance; it is guaranteed to be as harmless as
water. se7d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

TEE trade supplied with Fso,cer Pots by
Kendall & Whitney. se9eOd3t
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Guardian Sale of Real Estate.

DURSUANT to license from the Hon. Judge of
l. Probate for the County of Cumberland shall
sell at public auction on the 18th day of Oct A. ID.
1874 at o'clock in the afternoon, the premises,
all the right, title and interest Kezah H. Brown has
in the following described real estate, viz:
One-half ct eight acres of land with buildings
thereon and mill privilege connected herewith in
common and undivided, situated in Windham and
known the .'Narrows privilege" at the outlet of
Little Sebag0 Pond.
CHAS. JONES,
Guardian of KeZah III. Brown.
Windham. Sept. 7, 1874. w3w37
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

ANYTHING desired in Catholic Bookstore
can be found at Z. P. McGowan's, Congress
Block 1e16tt
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

An Ottawa despatch says that the Dominion
ministry is modifying the reciprocity treaty.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

COMMEMORATIVE Republican delegates to
nominate Representatives to the Legislature
met at Rosni hall yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. Hon. j. b. Brown was chosen Chair
man, and L. G. Jordan, Secretary. The roll
was called and vacancies filled. 1t was moved
10 adjourn to Saturday at same time and place.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

NEW YORK.
Probable Murder.

Probable Murder.
New York, Sept San old feud between
Thomas Hayes and Thomas Delany. deputy
city marshals, terminated last evening by
HAYES shooting Delaney in the head, it is sup
posed fatally. Hayes was arrested.
The Municipal Law.
The hearing before Gov Dix Wednesday
next on charges against Mayor Havemeyer will
not take place, the counselor for Tammany
having informed the Governor that they Will
rest the case on the papers already submitted.
An Interesting Question.
The question as. to the right of the managers
of the New York Founding Asylum to refuse
an inspection of the books of the institution
was argued before Judge Robinson, IN the Su-
preme Court yesterday. After arguing the
Judge vacated the order and the plaintiffs at
torney then applied for another order. Decis-
ion reserved.
Tilton's Suit ng ainst Beecher.
Theodore Tilton's suit against Mr.. Beecher
will 90 on the October calendar of the Court to
take its turn. Judge Wilson will probably be
the judge before whom it will be tried. Sub
pnnas are to be sent to many of those who tes-
titled before the committee. Mr. TiltOn's law
yer expects to subpoena Elizabeth Cady STAN
ton, Francis b. Carpenter, the Rev. DR.. Storrs,
Susan B. Anthony, Francis ID. Moulton, Mr..
Charles Thomas, Providence merchant, Mrs.
Emma Moulton, Thomas Kinsella and many
Others Mr.. Beecheris announced to preach in
Plymouth church on Sunday, Oct. 4th, and he
will attend court proceedings in his own trial
on the following day.
Mr.. Tilton has his statement ready for the
printers. 1t covers about 400 pages of fooiscap
and will be as long as Mr.. Moulton's recent
document.
Various Matters.
The play called Passions Perils," which
was suppressed in Boston, was brought out il
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09
Rockiand Lime Market.

Daily Domestic Receipts.
Bywater conyeyance-1000 bush cornmeal to w
True IL Co.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

WARDS OPERA HoUsE.-Tbe second night
of Wards Opera House was another decided
success. The hall was well filled and the per-
Torrance was all that could be desired. Lola
in her aerial feats is truly wonderful. Burton
Stanley, as usual, brought down the house at
each appearance. Harry Bryant is too well
known to need word of praise Unthan, the
armless violin player, was warmly encored. 1t
is only necessary to say of the others that they
sustained the good reputation Of the house.
The Portland daily press., 1874-09-09

BOARD OF TRADE.-The arrangements are
now completed for the excursion of the Board
of Trade to the mountains Friday. Tickets
will be sold so that parties can stop longer or
shorter time, as they choose. The hotel fares
have also been greatly reduced. This is the
time for all who wish to 60 over the Ogdens-
burg this season. The sale af tickets to the
Crawford House is limited by the number of
coaches available for transportation from Be-
mis- station, and those who want to 60 should
Apply early.
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pills, to Mrs. Ira q, Mitchell. The only
thing 10 mar the delight OF all present
was the smallness Of the audience,
caused TO some extent by the heated
weather, but those on hand enjoyed u
delightful treat, aud manifested the
same by many outbursts Of applause
The estlmable lady honored on the oc'
caslon must have realized the kindly
hold she had upon the audience, who
no often manifested their high nppre-
probation Of her The whole per-
formnuce was admirable Without
entrenoblng upon tho prcrogaliyes OF
the local column, We feel impelled TO
shy this much ON the general subject
on our own account, merely adding
that the ladies aud gentlemen pnrticl-
painting have Just grounds OF feliclia-
ton at their success.
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Ncyen NiiIIionsof Pares.

An day and all night the exhausted parti-
Giles of every human system are passing of
through seven millions ofquarter-lnch hose.
that being about The length OF the sweat.
duets connected with the pores, II these are
obstructed, sickness enSues: II they were
sealed mp, the consequence would be death.
1t Is one of the provinces OF Hostettcr's stom.
ach Filters to keep the superficial escape
pipes open, rs well as those larger excretory
organs the bowels The stomach and the
skin sympathize and II is through the stom-
ach that the Bitters act upon the cuticle,
keeping 1t moist, elastic and uncovered. The
famous vegetable lnvigorant Is n marvellous
medicine; no other preparation known con-
tains such variety OF curative and preserva-
tive clements, or acts, at the same time, In
such variety OF beneficial ways In dys-
pepsla It strengthens the stomach, improves
the appetite and controls the liver; In fe or
and ague, 1t breaks up the fits; In cases OF
physical prostration, 1t is literally vital
specific.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Any

We have been too much engrossod
TO note properly the dolngs of the state
fair at Houston, but feel authorized 10
say II was the finest display Of the
kind ever seen IN Texas. The baby
show IL what we uro now after. The
girl baby Of our longtime friend, John
Milton Swisher OF Austin, received
the premium among numerous beauti-
full little ones OF Ewes sex, as the finest
specimen. II was held aloft by Major
Burns, tho master Of ceremonies,
decked with the victorious ribbon, that
all might see Il, and was honored with
cheers from vast crowd. That was
all proper, but thercwere too many old
thlrty.sIxors IN the crowd TO let the
matter stop there, They were deter
mined, In that instance, TO prove tothe
world the excellence of our Texas
climate on human constitutions, So
they clapped aud shouted aud screamed
for the daddy of that baby 10 mount
the stand that all might see him. Col
onel Swisher, or "old MiIt," isa kind
man and could not resist With II
"bush on his check and Il smile In his
eye,n he was led 10 the platform aud
there stood before admiring thousands,
six feet aud one inch In his boots,
weighing two hundred aud ninety
three and three quarter pounds, ami
Justly wearing on his breast t4e badge
OF u soldier of San Jacinto, Every old
Texlan felt that Milt was worthy of the
olden days of herolsm, while new COM
ers concluded that country admitting
such combinations was a good land in
which to plant colonies of kinslolk and
friends. sUHa
Colonel Swisher, to forget the hui
morous and speak in solemnity, was an
early defender of the liberties of Texas
Ibis father having led II company in
the stormlng of san Antonio, IN 1885,
AT San Jacnto, aud afterwards on
various fields, he displayed the heroisn
Off true soldier, and in many public
offices has established the character o.
u competent aud faithful public man
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THE HERALD of tomorrow, In addi-
tion TO u handsome view OF the new
court house, anda history of the build
Ing and lis predecessors, will contain
an article heretofore published in the
HERALDl on real estate, and the value
Of improvements since January |; also,
an interesting letter from our foreign
correspondent being No. of series
of letters headed, sundays Abroad
1t will bean excellent number to send
to all parts OF the country, as an adver-
tisement Of ON. city and county. We
have already orders for n large humble I
Of extra copies of this edition, and
others wishing them should hand in
their orders BY 8 o'cloclssp. NJ, to-day
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+. VoroT, Esq, former senator from
the Nacogdochcs district and now
state librarian, and In charge Of the
state capitol and other public property
nc Austin, tenders his services as an
agent, to represent the interests Of the
people of the state at the several de-
partments of the state aud otherwise.
Letters of inquiry to him, either in the
English or German languages, will be
promptly responded to. We have the
assurance of friend for stating that
MIR. Voigt Is prompt, competent and
thoroughly reliable, and business may
be entrusted to him with perfect conf
donce,