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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-03
News and Other Items.

Thiers is worth 1000, 900.
The Princess of Wales is losing her hearing.
At Elmira, on a recent Sunday, eight ladies
oficiated as pail bearers at the funeral of
friend.
The Nashville Board Of Education has adopt
ed a scale of salaries in accordance with the
work performed by each teacher, no distinction
being made on account of sex.
A committee ef 125 of the most prominent
aides of st. Louis, headed by Mrs. Gen. Sher-.
man has been appointed to lay out the work o.
Missouri women at the centennial.
A woman ragpicker of Indianapolis who has
always lived in the utmost squalor was sup
posed to be very poor, died, the other day,
and is now found to have been worth nearly
100000. j,
A $1,000 diamond was stolen from the hilt o.
sword of Gen. Sheridan's at his house in Chi
cago the other day, and he suspects man pre-
tending to be a New York Graphic artist of the
crime.
In Lake Champlain large quantities OF fish
are captured by exploding torpedoes in the wa.
ter, stunning the fish so that they rise to the
surface. Four hundred fish were thus taken at
one blast recently.
While some OF tn6 luulhuS "CAO s"nih5 A'SO
in A carriage at Washington, the other day, the
driver let Spotted Tail take the reins, but he
p,oed the horses into full run, and the others
| in the carriage insisted that he should give
hack the reins, to save their necks.
curious case has just been tried in the
london probate conrt. Two elderly maiden
sisters made wills in each others favor, but
by some error one signed the will of the other
and vice versa One of these wills was in
dispute, and the court declined to grant pro-
bate.
VIM. NJ. Evarts, counsel for Beecher in the
scandal tlial, strikiDgly resembles Cicero, OF
whom he spoke in the recent opening OF his
plea as one "who stood at the head of ancient
orators, and whose fame transcends all modern
regulations in our profession. and marble
bust of Cicero in the library of Yale College is
often mistaken for likeness of Mr.. Evarts,
and by older persons has been supposed to be
bust of his father, who also was lawyer OF
great ability, though he did not long practice
his profession.
The story of Carrie Madden of Oakland, CAL,
a girl of u, is real love story. She fell des-
perately in love with her schoolmaster, and be-
sought him to marry her, but everybody sup
posed that her fancy was mere whim, and TN
schoo, master tod her he was already engageu
One night she wrote a sentimental note, saying
that he had been so grieyeusly crossed in love-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-03

A PHILADELPHIA dealer in ice cream
gives to an admiring world the following re-
cipe for approximately ascertaining wo-
mans age: elderly ladies when asked invari-
ably take lemon ice cream, middle-aged ladies
chocolate, young ladies strawberry, and pert
school girls orange, peach and mixed favers.
The "perter" girl is the more favors she
wants in her cream. This rule only applies
to residents of the city. Visitors from the
country, whatever their age, generally in
quire for vanilla. The Philadelphia man is
open to imputation of interested motives in
making public this ingenious plan, as test
of it necesstates the purchase of an ice
cream; but it is certainly delicate method
of ascertaining lady's age, and to those Of
frugal mind it possesses the merit of mex
pensiyeness.
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THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 8, 1875
Feminine EmOIOyment.

Public attention is directed of late to the
matter of technical training for women. IL i:
seen thatthere are many.easy, honorable, and
profitable employments now monopolized by
men which woman's quick apprehension and
delicacy oftouch would give access to had she
but the professional training requisite to en-
gage in them. In arts and industries like de-
signing, and decorating, and engraving and
kindred occupations, there is a large field for
the exercise of feminine skill and taste and
nicely of manipulation. But these occupa-
tions more perhaps than any other require a
thorough groundwork of technical knowledge.
Special aptitude counts for quite as much in
this direction as in any other, but special ap-
ttude does not DO away with the necessity of
study and continuous practice. Mark Twain
places pilots in the same category as poets,
among uumanufactured articles, but he would
be the last man to trust himself on Missis-
sippi steamboat with green pilot at the
wheel. If the 'born engraver' has any
blocks to spoil she must do it in the training
school or apprentice shop.
Too often brilliant accomplishments are re-
garded by their possessors as a sound educa-
tion, and the delight of the eye with pictures
and engravings is looked upon as aesthetic
culture. So many women seek openings in
occupations for which they have no or very
imperfect training. Many of them, many
more, probably, in proportion than men, have
natural taste and aptitude for the arts, a
talent which if properly cultivated, will open
to them honorable and remuneratiye employ
ments. Men have prospered in these ways of
bread-earning for ages, and are not naturally
eager to open their ranks to the newcomers.
BuJ those who have the advancement of
women at heart cannot do more to forward
that advancement than by the establishment
of technical schools where women can be
taught With thoroughness and precision all
that schools can teach of the theory and prac-
tice of the mechanical, industrial, and orna-
mental arts. The benevoently inclined, in
place of giving large sums to the universities
of which men only have the advantages, will
do better to literally endow free training
be the means Of opening very wide field Of
employment to the hampered sex. The pro-
jected national school for women near Phil
adelphia, which the Presbyterian church has
in hand, might form nucleus for the much
needed establishment, should it be free from
UNCONVENTIONAL and ultIa-conservatiye con-
troll.
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To the great surprise of all Englishmen it
has been decided by high judicial authority in
England that an umbrella is property, that it
can be owned, and that the man who steals
it can be punished. Now some American
lawyer will be getting case on man and
quoting English precedents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-03

PAUL Boyton has rival, and his name
is Arthur Woods. His life-saving invention
consists of couple of pillows. These are
fastened together by straps and flung over
the shoulders in case of danger. In calm
times the sea-faring man can rest his weary
head on the pillows. They are always in
fated, and so are just the thing for some
heads
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-03

PROFESSOR II. A. Newton comes mod
estly 10 the front and says that the credit ol
the interesting investigations into the mode
of formation and growth of comets tails are
not due to him but to Professor W. A.
Norton
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IT seems probable that England will add
the island of Papua to her great dominion.
The arguments advanced in favor of the prof.
ect are very strong, being that England wants
the island, and the Papuans are too few and
weak TO resist annexation effectually.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-03

We see that the
Press liz Wiljn tn take
part of the komands
off our maker tu ad-
vertize the Klothing
bizness which we
thik liz very wicked
for the Press tu do.
Az we have no desire
tu stoop tu such such
seackerlage, we just
simply sa that we
have the best, largest
and cheepist stock Of
Klothing tu be found
in Maine. We sci
ScOch suits for $500,
$500, $500, $1O.-
90, $1,000, $500
or any other dollars
WI want.
We sell good over
halls and jumpers for
80 cents, and we
think we kan get you
two pare for ONE sent
if WI want gassl. Il tel
you ALI that we Sci
all kinds Off MlOthim
clleep, and very xsssach
cEseeper than pmrtys
who have to use tERe
kOMamdHnlenfs tGa sch
their goods. we hav
WOOsfed suits all tEae
way from $E:S.OO tu
$50. 90. TPecO suits
for $1,000, and aRA
kind Of suits cHReeED.
Gentlemens' Fur.
Hlishing Goods all
kinds and prices. and
don't yOu forget if.
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Thou shalt not chose TO, thy self
any other clOtlAier, thou shalt net
bow down to them nor listen to
their speeches for Fisk & Co. the
Peoples ClOthiers are the most Ie-
liable dealers and never misrepre-
sent their goods.
Thou shalt have NO cause TO look
elsewhere for Fisk & Co. have but
one price for all and mark that
price in plain figures on each gar
ment, also guarantee to exchanse e
garemntS Or refund money when
goods are not entirely satisfactory.
! Thou shalt. bring thy children
and thy children'S children to Fisk
& Co. One Price ClOthing House
and have them fitted i'm the most
elegant style at prices lower than
the lowest.
Honor thy father and mother;
obey them when they advise you
10 trade with Fisk & Co, for
they are old and wise. and know
where the best bargains can be
found.
Thou shall remember that Fisk
& Co. have the largest and best
assortment of nice fitting, new
style garments suitable for Mems,
Youths, Boys and Children's
wear, irrespective of age, size or
Thou shall know that never i'm
the history OF the clothing buSi-
ness i'm This city were greater bar
gains offered than are now Of
fered by Fisk Il Co., 233 Middle
street.
Thou shall recommend thy
Co.'s Clothing House, bearing in
mind that they keep the best as.
sOrtment of Clothing to be found
in This state.
Thou shalt proclaim TO every
body that Fisk & Co. the "pOOr
Vermont Grey Suits for $500 and
$1,000. and for the Children are
selling Iron Clad suits for $3.50,
$500 and $3.50. Also Working
Pants for IS cents and $l.OO and
Overalls and Jumpers for so cents
each.
X.
Thou shalt strictly adhere to
these commandments, and by SO
doing be made happy by saving
money and receiving good. relia-
BILE, well made Clothing at prices
sure TO please all.
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CL A RON.
OUR NEW
PORTABLE COOKING RANGE
ENR WOOD OR COAL.


The Illuminated Clarion Range is one of the most
most Compact and Convenient Cooking Apparatus
ever produced.
The following are some of its special features:
Illuminated fire box; clnkerless shaking and
dumping CRATE; the best chance to broil without
odOr; large ventilated oven; with or without hot
coset portable shelf with large top surface; the best
draft cut-ofever invented reversible collar pipe-top
back; dustless ritter and large ash pan: skeleton
crate in hot closet; heat thrown under all It's SIX
holes front when ordered it has nickel plated
knobs and is splendidly fitted up; ues cleaned from
the outside. -
In connection with the above would merely add
that in design and inish it is unsurpassed. 1t has
an unusually large OUee and erfrd deep Jfues. The
covers and centres are heavy, so preventing any
warping. The broiling door is one of the most i'm
pOrtant features in modern Stoves and is SO arranged
in THE CLARION that broiliDg can be carried on
successfully without any odor coming into the ROOM
The illuminated fire box presents cheerful appear
ance and shows at all times the condition of the fire
without osfing the door The skeleton slide in hot
closet bottom keeps any dish enveloped with warm
air. The SITTER is vibrated by handle through the
front plate, and allows no dust to escape.
This Range has been thoroughly tested In every
particular and every disinterested person and deal
ers will admit it to be the best Cooking Range ever
offered to the public. Please call and examine it and
we can give you testimonials and references that will
be satisfactory to you.
Manufactured and for sale by
WOOD. BISHOP &c 90.
BANG Or.
For sale in Portland by
NUTTER BROS. G co.
20 MARKET sQUARE.
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Fisk & Co.'s
Ten Commandments

to buy clothes except at Fisk & Co.
233 Middle Street.
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN to the Propretors of Port
Il land Long Wharf, that their Annual Meeting
will be held Office at 12O Commercial St., MON
DAY the seventh dav of June next, at 2o'clock p.
M to choose Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer, Standing
Wharf Committee, and such other Committee as
may be requisite to manage the affairs of said Wharf
for he ensuing year. Also to act upon any other
business appertaining to said Wharf, that may
legally come before them at said meeting.
j. FL. WEBSTER, Clerk,
my27 dt10t
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/ ThOu shalt not chose TO, thy self
any other clOfiaier, thou shalt not
bow down to them nor listen to
their speeches for Fisk 4 Co. the
Peoples ClOthierS are the most Ie-
liable dealers and never misrepre-
sent their goods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-03

Thou shalt have NO cause TO look
elsewhere for Fisk & Co. have but
one price for all and mark that
price in plain figures on each gar
Inent, also guarantee to exchange e
garemntS Or refund money when
goods are not entirely satisfactory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-06-03

Thou shalt strictly adhere to
these commandments and by SO
doing be made happy by saving
money and receiving good. relia-
BILE, well made Clothing at prices
sure TO please all.
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Watches, Jewelry, &c.
j. w. 81 I'll. HI. RECDUFFEE, Cor. Wtdal
G Union SITS.
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Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware.
j. A. MERRILL & CO., l39 Middle st.
j. A. merrill A. KEITH.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25
omcers Of tn: State Grange.

The following are the officers
eject for the State Grange of Mis-
sissipp; tor the ensuing two years
W. /. Hc-,mingway, Carrollton
Carroll county, Master.
Put Darden, Fayette, Jefferson
Aunty, Overseer.
Mai. F.. q Wall, Jackson. Kinds
county. lecturer.
T. J. Jackson, Liberty, mite
.ountv, steward.
Frxnk Burkii. III ruston. Chicka-
saw coanty, Assistant Steward.
W. Il. Rain~y, Starkyilie. Oktib-
b0hx county, Chaplain.
j.. h. Robertson, Brownsville,
Kinds county, Treas .rer.
W. l.. Williams, Rienzi, Alc0rn
-,u.iy, Secretary.
l.. =. Terry, Kosciusko, Alfalfa
ounty, Ga,c-kccprr.
Mrs. \. III. Hicks, Benton, Ynz"o
sounty, Ceres.
Mrs. N. Gill, Oxford, Lafayette
,.u.ty, Pomona.
NJ. Matte Burkit, Houston,
chirkas:iw cougiy, Flora
Mrs. Augusta Ahy, Claiborne
t.,unty, Lady Assistant Steward.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
W. H. Hemingway, Carrol!tor,
Carroll county.
l.. .. Bridcwcll, Beaurcgard, Co
niah county.
w. ". Vaugh,, Magnolia, Pike
-.ountv.
VI L. Williams, Eienzr, Alcorn
-onnty.
A. J. Vaughan, Marshall county,
Post office, Memphis Tenn.,) Proxy
To National Grange.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25

Capt. Franklin Smith has handed
us the following resolutions fol
publication, with the statement thai
he will present the Same at the mex,
meeting of our Democratic Club
He wishes that his friends may
know his position and that all who
may attend the meeting will be pre-
pared to hear his views on these
matters of public concern, and to
vote on said resolutions.
Resolved, That the remedy
against stealing is to have worthy
judicial officers, too honest to SYM
palhize with thieves and too intel
Iigent to be controlled by counsel.
Resolved, That the relief of the
people in their embarrassment is
prescribed by the Almighty, and
consists of labor and economy.
Resolved, That the way to relieve
the U. S. Government in its pecu
mary difficulties, is to wipe out the
war paper debt, every note or men,
orahdum of which is stained with
blood, and to start on now ca
reer by collecting and paying out
only gold and silver.
Resolved, That hard money is the
only currency known to the Consti-
tuition of the United States and is now
and has ever been the only currency
recognized by the true Democracy.
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Concentration.
Obstruction Of Sidewalks.


Mr.. EdtOr:-Sincc the passage OF
the wise ordinance on this subject
last summer, there appears to have
been little or no attention paid to it.
The sidewalks, especially from
Lords corner to Odd Fellows Hall,
and from Cassell & Baughn's corner
to Mcfarland & Stinson's, are often
obstructed by collections ofpersons,
rendering it difficult to pass. Ne
groes and others meet on the side
walks before the stores, and are
often drunk and boisterous. No
instance has come to public notice
in which the violation of the ordi-
dance, though frequent has been
punished. Now, that this grievance
during Christmas will be continued,
it is hoped that the Mayor, Marshal
and police will see that the ordi-
nance is strictly enforced, SO that
quiet and decent citizens will
be able to pass on the sidewalks
without molestation or insult. The
most contemplate thing in govern
ment, except officers who will not
do their duty, is law not enforced.
AN OLD CITIZEN.
Canton, December Odd, 1875.
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The METHODIST CONFERENCE.

The Mississippi annual Conference
of tho Methodist Episcopal Church
South was begun in Canton on the
18th inst. and continued until noon
of the 21st. There was full atten-
dance of ministers and lay members
and much business Of importan ce
was transacted. We regret that
we have not the facilities to enable
us TO lay before our readers each
days proceedings. We publish,
however, elsewhere the list of ap
poin.ments for the year 1876. We
think the presence of SO many min
listers in our city and the many
words of truth and wisdom that
have, from time to time during the
session of Conference, been spoken
from the pulpit and upon the floor
have been of incalculable benefit to
our citizens irrespective of their re-
religious tenets and opinions. We
are glad to state, too, that our Wis.,
ting friends speak kindly of the
treatment they received from our
citizens, and to know that they car
ry away with them naught but the
happiest recollections of their stay
with uS. The next annual Confer
ence will be held at Natchez.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25

We regret to speak SO often on
one subject, or to appear captious in
regard to the condition of our streets
and sidewalks, but they are living,
testifying evidences of our cause
for complaint. 1t is q shame and
disgrace to our town, that our side
walks are permitted to remain in
their present wretched condition.
A little attention and cost will rem
edy the evil and we know our
people will not complain if our
city fathers should expend an
amount sufficient to place them, if
not in full repair, at least, in q pas
sable condition. There are certain
ugly and dangerous holes in some
of our sidewalks, especially on
Peace street near the Presbyterian
Church, and again, on the route to
the railroad. Will our city fathers
look into this matter and remedy
the evil?
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25

That is what was the matter with
an erring minister, late a member
of the Methodist Conference. His
name is, well, we will not tell it, and
his last pastoral charge was in our
neighboring county of Leake. The
story goes, that previous to gong
to Leake, he had wooed and won the
affections of an estimable young Ia
dy in another portion of our state,
and had promised to marry her at
no distant day. After entering up
on his ministerial duties in Leake,
if he did not forget his absent lady
love, he at least forgot his plighted
VOWS to her, and wOed and won the
affections of another, and became
engaged to her. A few days before
his marriage to tho Last object of his
affections he indited q letter to
sweetheart number one and broke
off his engagement with her, and on
the 29ih ui November last his tickle
heart sealed Its vows at the mar
riage altar with sweetheart NUN Der
two.
The {, God brother of India-rubbcr
heart WAS among the attendants at
the late annual Conference held in
our city, and had his bride with him.
As is tho custom with our Methodist
friends, the character Of all the min
listers was reviewed and passed up
on, and when the name of this gay
dcccivcr WAS called and the Bishop
inquired, ais tl,crc anything against
Bro. -," it SD happened that
there was, and the story of his du-
pIicity WAS revealed, and his love
letters to sweetheart number one
wcrc produced in evidence against
him. Lis case was referred to a
special committee who reported that
lie had acted unbecoming II chris ian
gentleman and minister, whereupon
his name was struck, US was most
proper it should be, from the roll
oil ministers, and he was silence.l. We
have no sympathy for the young
man, and he may congratulate HIM
self that he got off so lightly. The
church will not miss him, for he
who will trifio with the affections
of a loving and trusting woman,
cannot win the hearts Of men or
turn sinners TO repentance.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25

QRIuII'S HAIR DYE
new ADVERTISEMENTS.

We ask the attention of our read
ers to the advertisement of the
Grange Dollar store, and suggest
that it will repay our friends to
visit this popular establishment,
and purchase from the long line Of
goods to found there.
Read the advertisement of n G.
Orrick, and if you wish anything in
his line, give him call. He is
prepared to supply the public with
hardware, plows, farming nipple
ments etc. at prices that will COM
pare favorably with those of large
cities
Read the notice of J. Stadeker &
Son, to customers, and if you are
in arrears, call and settle.
Read the many local notices scat
tered throughout our columns to-
day, calling attention to the bar
gains to be had at Gross, Gwinner's,
Stadeker's, Mayors, Jones 4 Phil
lips, CampbelIs, Coffy's, etc.
We invite the attention of our
readers to the advertisement Mr.. E.
v. Seutter calling attention to his
photograph gallery. Tho wei |
known skill of this gentlemen in his
profession is acknowledged. He
never takes bad picture and al
ways gives satisfaction to his friends
and patrons. Give him a call at the
old Stone House.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25
REMOVAL OF THE CANTON MAIL OFFICE.

We have removed our office from
its old stand over c. l.. Gross to the
Upper building on the northeast
corner of the square, I'd floor. We
hope our friends will have no diff
Guilty in finding us, and trust that
all who are indebted to us for sub
scriptions or otherwise will come
forward promptly and settle with us.
Our Office is complete, having
recently been refttci with new
and fashionable type, etc. We
are prepared to do all manner ofjob
work, such as letter and bill-heads,
circulars, account sales, deeds, blanks
etc. Also wedding, party and ball
invitations, cards, etc., at the very
lowest prices for cash. Thankful
to our friends for their past patron
age, wc solicit a continuance of the
same at our new stand.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-12-25

The pulpits of the Presbyterian
and Baptist Churches were occupi-
ed by Methodist ministers last Sun
day, morning and night. At the
Methodist Church, Drs. Marshall
and Addison delivered short adj
dresses to the Sunday school from
$50 to 1870 am. Bishop Marvin
preached in Odd Fellows Hall at
IL am. to nearly 600 people, on the
relation of the Church to Christ.
His sermon was mastery effort.
At the same hour DR.. Young Of the
Tennessee Conference preached in
the Presbyterian Church, and DR..
Moore in the Baptist Church. Both Of
their sermons were good. At 3
o'clock DR.. Marshall, by request of
q boy, delivered a lecture at tho
Methodist Church, in which he full
Iy sustained his high reputation as
a minister o: tho gospel and ora
tor. AT night DR.. Young preached
in the Methodist Church, DR.. Ban
croft in the Baptist Church and DIR.
Parker IN the Presbyterian Church.