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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-28
Approaching the Sun.

NEW York, Jan. II.
The World publishes cable dispatch
from London, saying the first tentative
computations made at Greenwich of data
oh aimed from observations of the recent
transit of Venus have yielded results
somewhat different from what was ex-
pected. Four calculations, made indie
pcndently, give the suns parallax as
being respectively 300 seconds, 945 sec
onds, 925 seconds and $40 seconds, the
mean being 924 seconds. The computa-
tons were made by Prof o. Heinrich, PHI.
d., of University College; Mr.. Frederick
Guthrie, of the Royal School of Mines
and Arts and Messrs. Dunkin and Ellis,
assistants at the Royal Observatory at
Greenwich. No calculations have yet
been completed at Kew Observatory.
The computations as given were made
only upon basis Of moments of external
and internal contacts, as reported from
different points Of observation, and may
be considerably modified when photo
graphic and microscopic measurements
are taken into account
Based on this dispatch, the World re-
marks, on the authority of an American
astronomer: To say that the suns par
allax has been ascertained to be g24 sec
onds Is to say that the sun is distant from
us about 22,323 semi-diameters of the
earth, or 80, 443,7 miles. This is $685.
274 miles lees than the distance made
out by Eneke from observations of the
last transit, and 100000 or 4, 0O0, 600 less
than the results obtained by more recent
measurements. Ii this ratio were con-
slant, we should require lao years TO
overcome the entire distance and fall
into the sun. But as 1t Ia certain that
our centripetal motion would be vastly
accelerated continually as we got closer
within the sphere of the suns attraction,
unless his force should DO proportion
ately decreased or his volume reduced,
Il ID also probable that we should consume
very much less time than is above given
in making the tremendous journey.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-28
The Manufacture Of Ornamental
Feathers.

The Pal Man Gazette says: IAN inter
esting account of the manufacture of or
namental feathers, an industry which
employs about 24O working women and
apprentices in Vienna, is given in the
'Translations of Official Austrian Re-
ports on the Universal Exhibition in that
city last year. The coloring is done by
men, the ether processes mostly by
women. African ostrich feathers are
most usually manufactured. These are
white, black, gray and dappled, and are
classified according TO quality as 'prima,
secunda,' etc Other feathers frequent
ly worked are those of the white heron,
bird of Paradise and marabou (there are
genuine marabou feathers and false)
The white prime ostrich feather is the
finest of all The feather is cleaned first
by a cold soap bath, well washed twice
or thrice, and then put into warm soap
baths, afterward well washed in cold
water, then blued little, pressed, and
swung to and fro in the air until the
hairs have spread and the feather is
quite dry. Next, with small, sharp
knife, the strong rib at the back is cut
away. The feather loses its stiffness
and acquires pliability. With small
ledtucIS luls 10 DUtdinCu ny SSihpIhS thS
rib with glass. Then the hairs on each
side of the rib are made to- curl in with
blunt knife and the requisite Uniform
ity of shape is given them by combing
them over a slightly warmed iron. Next,
in order to hide the rib, the worker, with
blunt knife, twists here and there some
hairs Of the feather spirally over the rib
until it is completely concealed by them.
The feather is then threaded with wire,
folded in paper and SO completed. The
same process is followed with gray and
black ostrich feathers, except that the
gray are generally and the blacks always
colored. White feathers are only colored
for some particular fashion of color, as
rose, violet, etc If the hair on feath-
er is not dense enough, or the feather is
defective, then two or three feathers are
sewn together and curled. This is done
with both short and long feathers. Long
feathers are called leaf feathers Am
azons;' short feathers generally three
of q bundle are called 'panache.' Single
and sewn feathers are distinguished In
both. The hair of the ostrich feather Is
also much used for the manufacture OF
fancy feathers--cockades, fringcs, etc,
are made of these The feathers are
twincd by machine, and then joined TO
the hairs OF other feathers. These com
binations are called 'pleureuses, and
pieces of ostrich feathers are sewn to-
gether to alength of some ellis, and called
Fbordures,' and are used TO decorate
dresses. There is an American ostrich
feather called vulture, which Is worked
like the African but Is inferior to it in
quality. Tempting white feathers called
marathon are much worked. They are
used for fancy feathers; the points OF
small white or colored pigeon feathers
and very small fragments OF silk and the
like are joined on to them. Bordures
for ball dresses are made OF them. IL Is
evident from this account that : TO snow
the white feather Is process which en-
tails some trouble and expense"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-28

HARpER's Bazaar tells US how to make
rugs and mats of coffee sacks. 1t says:
Get those of even texture and work
in cross stitch, the same as on canvas,
with coarse Germantown wool. They
NAV be made with any design from the
very simple TO the most elaborate, ana
may be used for piano stools and covers
or other ornamental and useful purposes,
as for door and furniture rugs. The edge
can be fringed or trimmed with button
holed or even pinked edge border OF
cloth. For the latter use they may be
lined and wadded TO give weight and
thickness"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-28
Personal and Literary.

The sister of Gov. Tilden il going to
do the bonors for him at Albany, none
of the manageable bellies having passed
muster.
1T 10 stated that Brigham Young IL
about to call q mass meeting of all his
children, so that they may be introduced
to each other.
Mark Twain undertook to walk from
Hartford to Boston. He made thirty-six
miles in FIVE days, and then took the cars.
He says he has demonstrated that the
thing can be done.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-28
Industrial.

The New England cotton and wooden
manufacturers are receiving a larger
number of foreign orders for goods than
at any former period in their history.
There is great deal of roseate spec
ulation in Massachusetts about the infiu.
ence of the discovery of those Newbury-
port silver mines on the future of New
England.
The New York Tribune, discussing
strikes, concludes that there is only one
way in which any man in this country
can fix his own wages--and that is by
becoming member of Congress.
"A Swede has invented new explo.
sive called the "vigolite," which is said
to embody all the good and none of the
bad qualities of every previouslyknown
explosive, than which it is also said to be
more powerful.
"A colony of Italians propose settling
this year in Texas. The ground has al
ready been picked out and surveyed
under the official direction of the con-
sulaI agent at Chicago. The Italians
chose Texas as the most fertile and
promising of States as we'll as for its sa-
lubriousness of climate, somewhat sim
liar to that of their native land. They
propose to start on capital and raise
fruits and plant vineyards for wine
making
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-28

MIR. PAssMoRE, of Pennsylvania, says
he prepared for market twenty-five
punches of common rhubarb by stripping
the leaves from the stalks. The latter
was thrown to nine hogs. Five OF the
hogs died with sll the symptoms OF
noisou. The other four were sick Tor
some days, but recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

STATE FAIR.-Col. I'll. s. Osgood, the manag-
er of the ticket department. for the State Fair,
announces the prices of admission in another
column. The hours of exhibition at the Park
are from a. m. to p. M, and at City Hall
from a. m. to 10 p. m. The Fair opens at 10a
Tuesday with the annual address by the Presi-
dent, and will continue four days. There will
be trot on the Park every afternoon for libe.
raj purses.f
This morning Mr.. S. WATSON, the Secretary,
will open an Office at the Preble House and at
City Hall, where entries will be received for
trotting until 9 p. M, Sept. Goth. All other en-
tries will be received until p. M, Sept. 21st.
g. B. Sawyer, Secretary Pathological Society,
Enoch Knight, Secretary S. B. Society, J. W.
Lang, Secretary M. D. Association, will have
charge of the hall entries.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

A Big Noise over n Republican Victory,

Last evening the crowd around the Argus
Office looked SO great that they had to go to
larger place to read the returns. Accordingly
they adjourned to City Hall.
Mr.. G. f. Jefferson appearing on the stage,
crowd of gamins in the gallery thought it
would be good idea to have him make a
speech, and SO they yelled for "Jellerson" who
came forward, lifted his hat, and in first-class
camp meeting style shouted, "Glory Hallelu-
jah," and other similar expressions. Mr.. d.
II. Ingraham presided over the meeting and
read few returns. The crowd were bound to
cheer, and if Conner had majority they
shouted the same as for Roberts.
The "Young Lion" came to the front and
made few remarks to the rambling audience,
and said that there was a report that Ben
Butler had left the Republican party and
Joined the Democrats; it was not SO, he had
not Joined the Democratic party, but had left
the Republican party because it was too bad
even for him. The Democratic party is to be
the party for the next fifty years.
When Mr.. Clifford had concluded loud calls
were made for Gen. Anderson. Mr. Anderson
appeared and made one of his rafting speeches,
rapping the clambakes and the Republican
rallies that have been held in this state this
fall. He said that the PRESS said that he
made misstatement the other evening, when
he said that the Republican party were respon-
sble for the salary grab. He claimed that it
was not misstatement; he could prove it. He
had to dab into the bay onet story about LOUISE
ana, and had good deal to say about the
circular story in the fourth district, and also
spoke at length upon the much abused bloody
shirt business and rag money
Dr. Gordon rose at the conclusion of Mr..
Anderson's remarks, and proposed three cheers
which the crowd gave. Mr.. Ingraham then
said that no more returns had been received
probably meaning no more Democratic VIC
tories, and in the space of ten minutes darkness
reigned supreme.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The following decisions were announced by the
Law Court:
Nutter in Equity vs. vickery ct ais.
Rescript-V ickery gave in his will, among other
requests, to his wife, six hundred dollars year in
money during her natural life; to his sister S. M.
lwho was dead when the will was :, made but whose
of deceased child were her heirs and survived the
testato legacy Of twelve hundred dollars and the
residue of his estate ito the lawful heirs of his Sis
ter S. M aforesaid, M 81. deceased, leaving as her
heirs one child and one gandchild whose parent was
dead) L. B. deceased, whose heirs were ner six chill
dren) and those of his brother g. (who was living
and had seven children at the testators death)
equally" and appointed the plaintiff his executor
Held.
i. That by virtue of Revised Statutes, Q "a, $40,
the ten children of s. M. took each and
her three children the other eleventh OF the $20O be-
queathed to herr that the residue OF the estate @
be divided into twenty-sx equal parts, OF which the
ten children of s. M, the six children OF Wnicn
b. the seven children of and the cnlld 81 NJ H. IL
entitled to each the three graDdenldfen OF
s. NJ, to one, in the right of their deceased parents
respectively.
2. That the bequest of the life annuity to the
widow created duty in the nature of trust; ana
the estator having appointed no trustee, nor maze
any provision for tne appointment of one it became
the duty of the executor as SUCH to fulfill tnat
for this purpose such portion of the
securities belonging to the estate as should seem TO
the judge Of probate sufficient to pay the annuity
and all incidental expenses including taxes on the
fund and probate charges and commissions, should
be appropriated tor that purpose, and the residue
lnlSnI De as ABOVE. DuJ dS
had made no provision for such appropriation the
payment of the widows annuity in full must be con-
sidered as charged the residue; and the executor
should take from each recipient Of share therein Sc
curly satisfactory to the Judge of probate for the re-
iundng OF SO much OF said share might ultimately
De Iound necessary by reason of unforeseen casual
ties. 10 make good the annuity to the widow.
Decree to be entered in conformity herewith.
Costs OF all parties to be paid out of the estate
True VS. the Inhabitants of Freeman. Judgment
for plaintiff for $50 and interest from May g. 1873
Loring VS. Loring ct ais. Defendants defaulted.
Thomas vs. Johnson Exceptions overruled,
Snow VS. Boston g. Maine Railroad. Execution,
sustained.
Davis vs. the Inhabitants of Casco. Motion over
ruled
.Iohnson vs Smith. Exceptions sustained.
state ys Ward. Exceptions overruled. Judgmen
for State.
State VS. Jaynes Exceptions overruled. Judg
ment for State.
State VS. Paine. Exceptions overruled. Judgmen
for State.
State VS. Doherty. Exceptions oVerruied. Jude
ment for State.
State VS. Howley ct al. Exceptions overruled
judgment for state.
State VS. Howley. Exceptions overruled' Juda
ment TOR State
= State vs. Moses. Exceptions oyerruled Judgmer
tor 6tate.s
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

The vote yesterday was one Of the largest
ever given in the city. Only three times in the
history OF the city has the aggregate vote been
larger than that of yesterday. On two of these
occasions it was the year of Presidential cleo
ton. and the other was the memorable munich
pal election when Messrs. Mcclellan and Put
nam were candidates. Both parties did their
utmost. The Democrats had the most COM
plete organization and brought out their vote
to the last man. Below we give the vote for
the various candidates. The Island vote is not
given in any case, except that OF Governor,
but it is presumed to be about the same as that
given for Governor:
VOTE OF PORTLAND.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The following decisions were announced by the
Law Court:
ole
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14
Brief Jottiurs.

The Allan mail steamer Polynesian arrived
at Quebec from Liverpool at 6. 40 p. M Sunday
with 81 cabin and 1872 steerage passengers,
A man named Merryman claims that he was
robbed of 800 at Stenborn's saloon yesterday,
but it is not thought that he had half that
amount of money on his person.
A man tainted in Ward six ward room yes
terday.
Timothy Reardon, who has been missing a
week, returned Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

ALLEN MIssIoN.-The chapel was filled last
evening by a deeply interested and attentive
audience After the impressive opening ser
vices, Capt. j. B. Coyle made short and
touching speech favering the great cause of
saving men from sin and drunkenness. Mrs.
Clark of Water street Mission then sang a solo
and gave very touching account of her life,
and her conversion and call into the mission
work. During this recital by Mrs. Clark but
few eyes in the large congregation kept from
weeping. During the evening Mrs. Clark sang
several of the ''sweet songs of Zion," and the
people were delighted to know that she would
be at the Mission again on Friday night.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

BoATNG.-Mr. O'Leary, who is matched to
row three mile race with M. f. Davis in this
harbor Tomorrow. arrived in the city yesterday.
He is his own hacker and is very confident as
to the result. He is in good condition for the
race and as he has beat several of the best
oarsmen in New England, the race will be ex-
citing. A referee has been agreed upon lin
Worcester and he will arrive here to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14
Questions for the Aldermen 10 Answer

MIR. EDIroR:-Why is it that printed list
was posted containing the names of citizens
entitled to vote) in the ante-room of Ward 8,
and anothe. list with some of the names left
out used at the ballot box?
Why Is the printed list posted if 1t is not cor
rect, or is this low political trick to deprive
cluzens nom voting. CITIZEN. q
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

THE MUsEUM.-The large demand made up
on our space by the extensive show going on all
over Maine yesterday precludes more than brief
mention of the performance at the Museum
last evening. "Under the Gaslight' was pre-
sented in manner that left little to be desired.
The cast was excellent, and the scenery, espe-
cially the railroad and pier scenes, finely DONE
The new conner, Miss Stratton, made savora-
BILE impression. Mr.. Snyder. who made his
first appearance here in heavy part, made a
decided success, and Miss Ulmer, Miss Drink
water and Mr.. Curtis furnished fun enough for
dozen entertainments. The piece promises
to be great hit, and to draw immensely.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14
Cumberland County.

Although Cumberland county falls into tie
hands of the Democrats, the Republicans will
hold their own in the next House. They lose
one member in Portland and one in Deering,
bat gain one in Gorham, one in Standish, one
in Brunswick and one in Westbrook Colo
Robbie will reappear in the House as the Repre-.
sentative from Gorham,
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

LIBERAL1TY.-A conductor on one of the
Deering horse cars found a pocket-book the
other day, belonging to man at Woodford' s
Corner, containing about thousand dollars.
Upon its being handed to him he said he was
much obliged to him for keeping it for him.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

BASE BALL.-Next Saturday the Resolutes
play the King Phillips of Massachusetts on
Presumpscot Park. The King Phillips are an
excellent club and the game will be an inter-
esting one to witness.
The Argus Nine are to challenge the PRESS
Nine for return game at Presumpscot Park
week from uext Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

Music HALL.-This evening Mrs G. G. How
ard, the original 'Topsy," will appear at
Music Hall. She is supported by a strong
company and the piece will doubtless bs pro
daced in an admirable manner. Seats can be
secured this morning at the box Office.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14
Cultivation of Voice,

GLERGYMEN, LAWYERS and others who have
" something to say should also be able to say it in
an attractive effective manner without apparent
effort. Mr.. WALTER R FOBES, graduate
OF the Boston University School of Oratory will re-
ceiye limited number of pupils to instruct in the
right use OF voice. In Portland every Saturday.
Address P. o. Box $50. se14deod1w'
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded In this
county yesterday:
Brunswick-Lot of land from Hiram r. Al
exander to John Wilson. Consideration 800.
Portland-House and land on Pine street.
from John e. Donnell to Chas j. Walker,
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

TRoTTING. -On Thursday afternoon two
gentlemen are to trot their horses on Presump-
scot Park. The nags have both been on the
track before, and good square trot may De
expected.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

PAYsoN LITERARY SocrETY.-At the nnual
election of officers of the Payson Literary So
ciety for the ensuing year the following officers
were elected: President, Arthur B. Morrill,;
Vice President, Edwin P. Wentworth; Secre-
tary. Chas FL. Payson; Treasurer, VIM. D.
Carruthers; Executive Committee, George M
Thomas, Geo. Chandler, Chas W. Duroy.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Strout and Miss Sparrow
sailed for Portland on the 9th inst.
Gen. Fitzpatrick will lecture here December
14th, in the Irish American Relief Association
cnnrsp
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS,
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Y. w. GODDARD POSTMASTER
Js w. IOhh OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Once Hours.
From 7.3o m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Deliver,
from to 10 am.
City Delivery.
The public are requested to adopt the house dool
letter. boxes the of which will result in greatly
increased rapidity in the delivery Of letters.
Free deliver Of letters by Carriers will be secured
by having them plainly addressed to the street and
number,
No person need call at the Office for all may have
mail matter left at their residences regularly with
out risk or charge.
Three deliveries will be made daily, in all the dis
cts, viz at 500 and 10 a. M, and at $50 p. and
ha .re % S1 t s portions 81 NOS and Ghe
Collections
Are made on week days at 7 and 11.3O, a. M, and
at 1.3oana p. m. On Sunday one collection at p.
m.
PORTLAND Me-, July %, 1875.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 100
and 1000 p. m. Close at 500 m, and 15O and 900
Pm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 100 and 800 pm. Close at
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 100 p. m.
and 1890 m. Close at $40 m, 1.5O and 900 p m.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes.
Arrive at 2.4O p. m. Close at 12.1 D. m.
m. and 2.40 p m. Close at 1910 and 90 p. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East Arrive
HbZ.Uu a m. close at " p m.
Skowhegan, intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at 40 p. m. Close at 1910 p. m.
Skowhegan closed pouch closes at 200 m.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. L. r. Ar
rive at 2.20 p. m. Close at 1245 pm.
Morning Northwestern by G. I. R. Arrive at 8 45 a
m. Close at $50 a. m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 900 a. M, O. 40
and $50 p. Close at $50 m, 210 and 500 p. m.
Rochester, N. H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
at 1.15 and 1O45 m. Close at 7.3O m, and
2.00pm
North Conway and other offices on the P & O. r.
r. Arrive at 11.45 m, and $40 m. Close at 6.45
By the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at p m. Close at
$50 am.
,Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 8 m.
Close at 500 m.
Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Mount Desert, Mill
bridge, Jonespert and Machias, via each steamer.
Arrive at 6 a m. Close at 8 pm.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
Thursday at m. Close Saturday at 500 p m.
Foreign Mails via New York, day previous to sail
Ing of steamers. Close at 15O p M.
Foreign Mails for Allan Line from Quebec close
every Friday at 12.45 pm.
Foreign Mails by Steamer.
Mails will be dispatched from New York for the
United Kingdom as follows:
The Williams q Guion, OF Eagle Hnes-every
Tuesday via Queenstown or Plymouth-mails close
at this office on Monday, at $50 p. m.
2. The Cunard line every Wednesday via Queens
town-mails close at this Office on Tuesday at 1.50
p m.
8. The Hamburg American Packet Company, ev-
cry Thursday, via Plymouth, mails close at this
Office on Wednesday, at 1.50 p. m.
4. The White Star, every Saturday, via Qneens-
town, mails close at this Office Friday at 500 m.
3. Bremen line, every Saturday, mails close at
this office on Friday at l. 30 .. m.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14

BELsHAzzAR.-The music loving people of
Portland are to have great treat at the bring
ing out of the cantata of Belshazzar The
music is verS pleasing and the actors are of
real merit The sale of tickets commences at
Stockbridge's music store Wednesday morning,
at 10 o'clock, and as there is to be large sale
advise all to get their seats early.
The following is the cast:
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-14
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advancement To-day.

New Advertisements To-day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
City Hall elshazzer.
Music Hall-Black Crook.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Philadelphia-J. Nickerson.
Fall and Winter Campaign-P. M. Frost,
Cottage for Sale-Henry I. Carter.
Cultivation OF Voice-Mr. Walter R. Fobes.
Wanted -Robb g. Co.
To Investors-Charles M. Hawkes.,
New York Hotel-Frank Wrisley q Co,
Room to Let.
DIR. Kenison- Chiropodist.
Don't Pay $3OO-G. B. Broad & Co.
House Furnace Wanted.
A Full Line-L. d. Strout.
Wanted-A Girl.
For Rent-F. G. Patterson.