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The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

tinental congress to the ratification of lie
fifteenth amendment.
The New York Tribune finds "Warrentou's''
Manual worthy of its metropolitan notice. 1t
says: "The directions given by the author in
regard to the procedure of public meetings
are founded on the most approved practice Of
legislative bodies, and the reasons for their
adoption are fully analyzed and explained.
Mr.. Robinsons style is Of the essence Of sim
plicity, and even the most obtuse rural patriot
who may be called to preside over the destinies
of town meeting need be at no loss to COM
prehed his meaning"
The correspondence of Marie and Jean
Jacques Ampere is to bs soon published. 1t
will include letters from Chateaubriand, Lam
artine and Ballanche, ard other famous French
writer's down to Thiers, Sainte-Beuve and
Merimee.
j. r. OsgoOd & Co. have nearly ready vol
ume of poems translated from the German
lyrics and songs that are native to German gem
ius, but rarely are well tnrned into English.
This volume is called "Exotics," and only the
initials of tie translators are given, j. +. q.
and L. @. If guess may be hazIrded, the
book is due to Rev. James Freeman Clarke
and his daughter. Lillian Clarke.' 1t will be
one of the Saunterers Series. which fit hand
and pocket so well.
Count de Paris has declined propositions
made in England for the publication there of
his history of the war in the United States, be-
cause he "would rather his history should be
translated and published by Americans
The papers which have been appearing in
Blackwood under the title of ''The Abode of
Snow" are by Mr. Andrew Wilson, formerly
editor of the China Mail. They are to appear
in a collected form with illustrations.
Mark Twain is said to pocket 500 per week
as his share of the profits Of the play CT the
''Gi1ed Age"
A movement has been started for placing
memorial tablet over Byron's grave. The pro-
ject is supported by some powerful names
Tennyson, Disraeli, Wlkie Collins, Murry, &c.
The "Nothing to Wear" controversy bids fair
to be revived in the publication by G. w. Carl.
ton & Co., by the young lady who claimed the
authorship of that clever poem. The new work
which is entitled ''Tbe Woman Zoe" is said to
carry the same stinging satirical rebuBe as did
the poem Nothing to Wear"
The failure of Old and New, or its absorption
by Scrbner's Monthly, will cause no little re-
gret; though probably much of this will be SYM
pathy with Mr.. Hale, who has put deal of his
vitality, physical and moral, into that maga-
zine. OF course it ought to haye prospered
and made its indefatigable editor rich; and it
will, if it shall be started again In the millen-
mum. Meanwhile 1t is a piece of good news
that Scribner's Monthly is to have next year
the additional attraction OF historical novel
by Mr.. Hale. If it can be illustrated with pic
lures of the time to which the story relates, and
with So excellent pictures as Scribner always
has. it will be a superb magnet for subscribers.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

salary. Where the tenure of office is so pre-
carious the public must pay for the uncer-
tainty by larger salaries. We do not look
with much respect npon official stations
from which the incumbents may be suddenly
dismissed without cause alleged. But If we
honor the profession of teaching by giving
permanence of tenure and security OF income
to the teacher we shall attach dignity and
independence to the position. and the money
now spent in salaries will 60 further, and pro-
cure much better service.
The second point which President Eliot
treats is the justice and expediency of saving
public money by collecting from the parents
Of children whose education is carried above
a certain level in the public schools, por-
tion OF the cost of that advanced education.
He says: The "whole cost of that modicum
of education which the state compels all chill
dren to have may rightly enough be borne by
the community. Suppose, for example, that
the state requires of all children a certain
knowledge of reading, writing, arithmetic and
geography, such as children usually acquire
by the time they are twelve years of age. 1t
is not unreasonable, though by no means
necessary that the community should bear
the whole cost of giving all children that
amount of elementary training, on the
ground that so much is necessary for the
safety Of the state; but when the education
of child is carried beyond that compulsory
limit, 1t is by the voluntary act of the child's
parents, and the benefit accrues partly TO the
state, through the increase of trained iutelli-
gence among the population, but partly also
to the individual, through the improvement
of his powers and prospects. 1t is then just
that the two parties benefited should divide
in some equitable proportion, which would
not be the same in all places, the cost of pre-
curing that benefit"
He disposes of the objection that the bright
children OF the very poor would, under this
system, have no chance of advanced educa-
ton, by proposing that as the children would
of course be trained, up to the compulsory
limit at public charge, The bright and promis-
ing among them should then be carried fur
ther at the public charge as reward of merit,
and by gradual promotion from one grade to
another, each step being earned by good
scholarship.
Such are the suggestions thrown out in re-
gard to school economy. However much we
may object to them it cannot be denied that
they have great force, and deserve careful
attention.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

A CURIOUS plan for relieving national en-
terprise and trade industry is proposed by the
Paris chamber of commerce. 1t is return
to testamentary liberty. The chamber says
that the certainty felt by the children of we'll
to-do parents that they cannot be deprived of
their proportionate share of the parental
property causes them to lose all enterprise.
If they felt that on the death of the father
they might be left without resources, they
would endeayor to create property and amass
wealth for themselves, and the consequence
would be great increase of work, Of enter
prise, and therefore of national wealth and
nrosneritv
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

INFoRMATIoN.-Here is piece of informa-
ton respectfully dedicated to reporters, proof
readers ard other criminals. The English
name for the feast of Pentecost is not Whit
Sunday but Whitsnn dag corresponding with
Christmas and Easter day., Whitsun being
identical with the German PfRgsten. various
ly corrupted in the different paIois, Pingsten,
Whingsten, etc. Although the barbarous cor
ruptions OF Whit-Monday and Whit-Tuesday
are now in vogue, no one ventures as yet 10
speak of Whit-week, or Whit-tide, buU Whit
sun week. just as Pfngste1s Woche in German,
etc., which is manitesty correct. 1t is scarce
necessary to say that the ridiculous etymology
of White Sunday is altogether faLciful, and
without ioundatson in fact or in any thing else.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

BOSTON Is gaining an uhenviable reputa-
ton. Her banking houses are places o; de-
falcation and her churches are scenes of muir
der. Her thieves are merchants of high re-
spectability, aud her assassins are men who
have no apparent motive to murder. In 9TH
er towns men steal because they are needy,
and murder for revenge or for plunder In
Boston they steal in order to add to proper
ty already large, and kill for the mere love of
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26
Republican State Convention,
The Republicans of Maine are invited to send dele
gates to State. Convention to be held in
CITY HALL, PORTLAND.
Tucsday. .guue fS.lS55,at o,cI,k A, W. 4.

for the purpose of nominating candidate for
Governor, and transactng any other business that
may properly come before this convention.
The basis of representation will be as follOws:-
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate and one additional for every rs votes
cast the Republican candidate for Governor in 1874.
fraction of 40 votes, additional to the full number
for delegate, is also entitled to a delegate.
Delegates are authorized to fill vacancies only with
actual residents of the county to which the town
belongs
The State Committee will be In session at 10 O'Clock
on the morning of the Convention for the reception
of credentials,
JAMES G. BLAINE, Kennebec, Chairman.
WILLIAM p. FRYE, Androscoggn.
HENRY o. PERRY, ArOostook.
STANLEY T. PULLEN, Cumberland.
A. Ii. S. DAVIS. Franklin.
JOHN ID. HOPKINS, Hancock
j. II. II. HEwETT, Knox.
IS. MARBLE, Lincoln.
ENoCH FOSTER, JR OXFORD.
IosEnu W. PORTER, Penobscot.
f.. A. THOMPSON, Piscataquis.
+. d. SEWALL, Sagadahoc.
S. j. WALTONsSOmerset
FRED ATWOOD, Waldo.
NELSON S. ALLAN, Washington.
JOHN HALL, York.
Nav 4, 1875,
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26
The Princely Street Procession
will occur on
May 81, ;at o o'clock a, I'M.

led by RFITZ HARTRMAN'S Band of 80 musicians
on foot. An unbroken column of majestic beauty
and Oriental magnifcence This parade has never
been approached, and is an imposing sight Of gold
bedizzened brilliancy.
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL WHO
ERARNUHR, written by himself down to the pres
ent period of 1876 with nearly 1000 pages and 80 full
page illustrations, reduced in price from $3.50 to
$i.50. For sale with the Great Hppodrome.
Uniformed Ushers in attendance.
Doors open at 10, / and o'clock p. NJ.
Admission 90 cents. Children under years, 20
cents. Reserved seats extra.
Every facility will be afforded the public for obtain
ing tickets the ground, but to accommodate those
who wish to avoid possible crowd and delay, a lew
tickets will be left for sale (a slight advancel at
the Music and Piano Rooms of Ira G. Stockbridge,
156 Exchange Street.
Because Of the inadequacy of Transportation and
pressing engagements elsewhere. the Hippodrome
will not visit any another city in Maine the present
season. and in order that all may it at Portland
three elaborate performances will be given To
avoid the crowds that will attend Ladies and Chill
dren hal better visit the morning exhibition as lar
as possible
As the expense of this stupend0us establishment
aggregates nearly $4,000 daily it will be impossi-
Bile tostop for exhibitions at smaller towus. FIX
cnrsons trains can be arranged with and run at such
hours will accommodate the public, carrying pas
sengers to and from the Hippodrome at greatly
reGuced rates.
Remember the Roman Hippodrome is
mot IA Cireus and that every Objectionable feature
has been removed so that the clergy and moral
classes eau slIely dltelu without lear OF DelnS d
noyed by coarse jests immodest apparel and Tepul-
sive displays.
NoTIoE.-Tbe many thousand feet of lumber from
which the immense Ampitheatre is erected in every
stand will be offered for sale at public auction the
HippOdrome grounds the day after exhibition. The
lumber is valuable for building and other purposes,
in most cases answering well as if new.
ROUTE OF THE PARADE.-The grand pageant viii!
leave the Reservoir and proceed through Bramhail
to Congress street, Congress to Exchange street, Ex
change to Post Office, Post Office through Middle
and Free streets to High, High to Spring street,
Spring to Bracket and through Bracket to the AM
ptheatre.
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THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY. 2e, '75

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate eountersiened by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers viii confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
Journal as we have information that several sbum-
mers' are seeking courtesies In the name of the
PRESS, and we have no disposition to be, even pas
sively, party to such frauds.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

ATTORNEY GENERAL PIERREPoNT is evil
IDENTIFY determined not to allow Secretary
Bristow all the honors OF reform. He has set
about the task of recognizing the depart
ment of justice and correcting the abuses
which have sprung up in connection with It.
On the first of June six bureaus will be or
ganized in the department under the general
supervision of the Solicitor General, and rig
id rules in regard to their administration will
be adopted.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return reserve commu-
nicatons that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

Classic Gymnastic Aerial acts by talented corps
of artists.
Mdlle DAtilie and Pupils; Satsuma and Little All
Right; Lazelle and Milson, and Master Lazelle.
Trio of Equestrian Spectacular Dramas and Pan
tomimes including scenes from the Fete at Pekn or
Holiday of the Ceestals with Vision OF the Hours
and Chinese Ballet advertisement; Salesday at
Tattersalps or scenes in LondoD and Indian Life,
or chase for wife, Illustrative of savage life and
pasime.
English Stag Hunt in which 300 ladies and GENTLE
hounds, 80 in number. The whole concluding with
Donnybrook Fair and Lancashire Races twenty
Pole, Wheelbarrow Race. Sack Race, Donkey Race
and Steeple Chase. ETC.
Professor W. Ii. Donaldson will make Balloon
Ascensions in the air-ship P. L. Barnum. For this
single seasons experiments, Mr. Barn I'm pays this
renowned aeronaut $4,000, whose cloud-land voy-
ages have made him world renowned.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26
Shorts of Ancient Greece and Rome

The Olympian Games and Races of the Coliseum
Races, Monkey Carriage; Madame Pompadour; Ro-
man Standing Races: Pony Races by Boys; Contest
between English and American Jockeys mtroduc-
ing English and American thoroughbreds; Hurdle
Races by Ladies; Elephant and Camel Races; Four
horse Chariot Races; Great Liberty Races by Forty
one Wild Horses, representing the Corso Stampede
at Rome; Liliputia1 Pony Races with Monkey Rid
ers; Perfection in Elephant Training.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Maine Medical Association.

YTyHE Twenty third Annual Meeting of the Maine
Il Medical Association will be held at The CITY
Building Portland, commencing on TUESDAY,
June Sth at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and continuing the
days. -
CHARLES O. HUNT,
Secretary.
my1S uCd
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Nearly 10 Acres Of Widespread Canvas
The Past Thousand Years!
CONGRESS OF NATIONS.

The full strength of the Great Hippodrome Com
pany is required in the production OF this spectacle,
aided by the superb stud of Equnes, herd of Ele-
phants drove of Dromedaries and Bisons. literal
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

led by RITZ HARTRMAN'S Band of 80 musicians
on foot. An unbroken column of majestic beauty
been approached, and is an imposing sight of gold
bedizzened brilliancy.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-26

President Eliot of Harvard contributes to
the current Atlantic a paper entitled "Wise
and Unwise Economy in Schools"-a paper
of as much interest to the citizen and tax
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06
The Degen Horse Sale.


The sale Of imported stations by Messrs Dc
gen Bros, was he'd on Wednesday near Mat
Whites hotel, on Columbus street. larg'
crowd Of spectators as well as several buyer
form a distance were in attendance. Sheriff
McIntirc acted as auctoneer with the followin.
sales:
Nestor. grey, weighing 1900 pounds, to E. N
Galloway, Marion Co., Mo-, for $4,000.
Bismarck, grey, two years old, 1917 hands, solt
to Frank Weyer, Cook Co., for $1,000.
Bazanc, grey, sold to E. NJ. Galloway, Marion
Co., Mo-, for s1,S75.
Rochefort, dark grey, 1917 hands high, year,
old, 1900 lbs. weight, bid in at 81. 800.
Mcmahon. years old, grey, 1917 hands high
weighs 1750 pounds, sold to A. L. Mcpherson
Iowa, for 1925
Theirs, 5ycars old, 100 pounds, sold to E.
Bart, Kendall Co.. for $2,015. ~
Pheroux, years old, 1873 hands high, 1885
weight, sold to David Douglas, Grand Rapids,
for $4,000
Napoleon, blood bay, 6 years old, IS hands
high, weighs 1850, bid In at $4,000.
Esmal, bay, years old, sold to L. NJ. Galloway,
Marion Co., Mo-, for s2,075.
Brussels, bay, 3years old, 10 hsnds high weighs
1920 bid in at $4,000. e3
Henri, years old, gray, weighs l74O, acid 10
G. d. Vaughn, for $2,500
Leopold, s years old, weighs 1900, sorrel, bid in
at 1880.
Gloria, sold OF private sale for $4,000.
Four Of the horses put up were bid in BY the
owuera ,t one ~ "a si,hae dspos al of II
private sale. - SAT-
1t is gratifying to state that although the pri-
ces were lower than expected, still the amount
paid was sufficient to make il paying invest.
ment for the importers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

1t has often been puzzle to us why some
folks will wear shirt three or four weeks, until
it becomes so dirty that no one but Lovett can
clean it. The sequel now comes, however, that
he is the best laundry man in the city, and can
take even the stains out Of mans character. He
also makes shirts, which in fit and quality are so
perfect as to cause the happest Of dreams to fit
over the wearcr in his sleep.
His Office and laundry are on Main street, and
the latch string always out
Go to Lovetts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

Mr.. a. Alschuler has gone east to make his Sc
lections of clothing for the spring trade in per-
son. As he is veteran in the clothing trade, he
naturally knows exactly the right places to go
to, and we can confidently look for a rich and
splendid stock as the result of his purchases
As early as next week portions OF the new stock
will commence arriving, and persons will be wise
to make no purchases until they have had an
opportunity to see the novelties he will present
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06
Fine ctildren's suits, at NJ. stlefel & Cos.
Murphy Coming.

Not doc Murphy, the actor, but Mr.. Francis
Murphy, the reformed hard drinker and saloon
keeper. He will be in Ottawa on the 18th, 18th
and l4th inst. Mr.. Murphys labors in the tenn
peraace cause have been attended with wonder
full results, and his coming to our city next week
is most opportune visit for the temperance
cause in Ottawa. He will speak on the dates
above indicated at the old Plymouth Church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

Sam, everybody knows we mean StieferS Sam,
is going east. He will bid adieu to Ottawa for a
season g weeks on the 18th instant, and HE
himself away to purchase another large invoice
OF clothing, As a purchaser Sam has few equals
and We predict that he will bring back and open
at the White Corner a stock both of beauty and
durability. Our best wishes will 60 with you a
Sam, for pleasant and prosperous trip.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06
Jonas will pay the highest price for furs.


We would announce to our many patrons that
We have just received our stock of spring styles
of wall paper and borders. Our stock is com
plete embracing all of the latest patterns in tnts
bronzes, shades and column papers. The public
are respectfully invited to call and examine our
stock, as we feel con 1dent that we are now able
to present for their inspection one of the finest
assortments ever opened in the city.
OsMAN d HAPEMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

Leyr.-A lady's mink collar, on Illinois ave. or
vicinity of the c., B. & Q. depot, on Friday night,
Feb. Goth. The finder will be rewarded by leav-
ing it all Fredman's grocery store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

Mr.. Rugg, the veteran furniture manufacturer
who was burned out has rebuilt and announces
to the public that he has large stock which he
will offer for sails at wholesale prices
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

On Monday the propretorship of the Clifton
Hotel underwent change by the retirement of
NJ. Lord. Smithy will, hereafter cater to the
public in single harness, while Mr.. Lord will
take up his abode in Baltimore. Mr.. Smith is
universally regarded as the embodiment of all
that it takes to constitute frst-class landlord.
A thorough gentleman, always courteous, and
one who understands his business, he will retain
all old friends and secure hosts of new ones.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06
City Election.

Has nobody anything to say aheut the city
election, which takes place a week from next
Monday? Does nobody want to be Mayor, and
had we not better re-elect Mayor Swift, with the
understanding that if he wants a vacation of a
month or two next summer nobody will object:
Then does no one except VIM. Calvin I'D ward
want to be alderman? Who is the city demo
cratic committee, and won't they call conven-
ton, meeting or something? Is the whole bust
ness to be scrub race, or general fizzle? Some.
body wake up.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

For SALE CnEAr.-Scenery and stage fixtures
suitable for hall from 20 to % feet wide. Ap
ply to Hose & Kirk, Sheridan, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06
Fine boys suits, at NJ. stiefel& Cos.

Mr.. Rugg, the veteran furniture manufacturer,
who was burned out has rebuilt, and ann ounces
to the public that he has large stock which be
will offer for sale at wholesale prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

The ball at Utica on Thursday night under the
auspices of the order Of Odd Fellows was a very
pleasant affair. Owing TO the disagreeable
weather many stayed away, yet the brotherhood
may console themselves in the thought that it
was in character the first ball Of the season. The
attendance from Ottawa, although liberal, was
not as large as had been expected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

In few days you will see the finest stock Of
men and boys clothing ever seen In the city,
Frank is on hand to meet the wants OF his nun.
erous customers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

One Of our city clergymen remarked on Sun.
day evening, that not very long ago ministers Of
the gospel were revered for their purity of life
and looked upon as godiHe people, but there 10
a sad modification of this feeling toward them
now. The remark, with the manner in which it
was uttered, caused very perceptiblc litter in
the audience, If all of them had simultaneous
ly thought of Beecher. as 1t were.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

Mr.. Rugg, the veteran furniture manufacturer,
who was burned out has rebuilt, and announces
to the public that he has large stock which he
will offer for sale at wholesale prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

High Weldon:a brakeman on the C., B. & Q.
R. r, fell from coal dump IN Streator on Friday
night and disocated his neck He was dead
when found
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

The LEADER. G. Armstrong has been au-
thoriEed to receive subscriptions, take adyer'
tsements, collect money and do business in gen
eral in this section, for the Detroit Leader.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-03-06

Winter Stock selling re-
CARELESS of cost. Ladies' fine
goods included i'm the gen.
eral slaughter. Now is the
time to buy fine gOOds.--
Look at some of the bar
gains offered:
Ladies' French Kid Button
Boots Reduced from $3.50
to 1913.
Ladies' Kid Button Boots
reduced from S.. so to 40.
Ladies' Serge Butt8n Boots
reduced from $3.50 to $40.
Ladies' Serge Lace Boots
reduced from $500 to 2.7j.
Ladies' Serge Lace Boots
reduced from $500 to ESQ.
The above prices are for our
finest goods, and are offered i'm or
der to close out our stock before
receiving eur Spring Goods. Our
medium priced goods We are also
offering at greatly reduced prices.
Remember, these prices are for
30 DAYS only, or until the goods
are clesed ont.
/ DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.