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The Portland daily press., 1876-08-22
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The Adj jourDment of G CoDgress-The House
of Reprssentafives-Its Investigations
Partisan in Spirit, Unfair i'm Manage
ment and Empoient in ResuIt-The At
tempt 10 Repeal the Resumption Law
an Act of Bad Faith-Maniiness and
Good Sense of the President-Tbe supe-
riOrity of TN Executive 20 the LegisIa-
tive Branch of the Government-The
New York Republican Convention
Demand for N Nominee for Governor
whose Republication is UnquesiionabIe
and whose Record is UnassaiIable.
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THE Texas Democracy have refused to re-
nominate John Hancock for Congress,
Mr.. Hancock's offences are that he was
Union man during the war, and that he
doesn't believe in soft-money. These obiec-
tions. and these alone, we're openly urged
against him in the nominating conv ention.
In his place D. G. Giddings, bitter Confed-
crate Democrat, was selected.
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Further Proof.
FACTS WILLTELL.

FL. R. STEVENS. ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-Allow me to say word in favor of VEG
complication of diseases. laid in bed from the Sd Of
November until the middle of tide following June,
and on an average did not sit up two hours week ;
had eight of the best physicians in the State buG
got no help and constantly grew worse. They agreed
that had heart disease, phthisis pyaemia and kid
ney complaint, and could never be any better. I
was reduced in weight 30 pounds, which is much for
/ am naturally thin.
In June, finding was failing under the treatment
of the physicians, commenced the use OF VEGETINE
through the earnest persuasons of friends, and am
happy 10 state with good results. have gained ten
pounds in weight and sit up all day, walk half
mile and ride six
am greatly encouraged. and shall continue using
the VEGETINE if I can get it 1 am poor man but
for the truth of this statement refer to any in
Goffstown or vicinity. Yours, very thankfully,
A. j. BURBECK,
Aug. /, 1875. Gofstown, N. H.
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THE following is the text of the new game
law which the more discreet Democrats in
tended to push through the House, but
which was opposed and finally defeated by
the efforts of the Hamburg team and some
other associations of Southern sportsmen
who desired no restrictions on their sport:
AN ACT to prohibit the shooting of negroes in GER
tain States during certain months.
Whereas, Certain unwise persons have been ac-
customed, in the States of Louisiana, Arkansas,
Mississippi. Alabama. Georgia, Tennessee and South
Carolina to hunt and shoot negroes during the sum-
mer mouths, and by this means to provoke hostility
to the Democratic party on the eve of elections:
Be it enacted, ETC., That hereafter it shall not be
lawful for any person to hunt shoot negroes, mu-
lattoes or any persons having at least one eighth of
white blood, during the months of April, May, june
July, August, September October and not until after
the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
ANY person violating this act shall be gully of
misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be iued not
exceeding 500.
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House Lois for Sale.

A LOT of land 100 feet front by 100 feet deep,
"A centrally located, and in good neighborhood.
There is gas Sebago water and in the street.
Apply to CHARLES CUSTIS q CO.. 493 Congress
Street. jy7dtf
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Rare nce-Gentleman's SUBJ
urban Residence for Sale.

The property Of Mr.. N G. Sawyer
AASN at Morrill's Corner. Deering, min
GTESlrxR utes' walk from steam and horse
min 1I0IIIH cars, on the line of the projected ex-
AEzE51Gz9 tension of the latter, portion of
which /. now being built.
The property consists OF a two story painted mod
brick House with IL rooms, cemented cellar and
good we in the cellar full piazza in front, beauti-
full lawn covered with choicest shrubbeTy evergreen
hedges in profusion Connected with the house is
Conservatory stocked with rare Plants Good out
buildings and large bain with foored basement. The
land consists of 80 Of the very best description
laid down to grass and all cut with machine Or
chard of 130 apple trees in bearing. There is also
fruit garden joining the house of 80 trees pears ap-
pies, pums ond cherries in bearing. This property
offers rare inducements to the professional man mer-
vestment as the whole of the land is suitable for
house lots and is beyond question the prettes COST
est place in the whole suburbs of Portland, This
property tor sale at one half its cost solely on ac-
count Of ILL health of the owner. Enquire of JOHN
G. PROCTOR, SO Exchange street. aul4dtf
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MISCELLANEOUS.
TRUTH is MIGHTY and WILL PREVAIL. ."
SWORN STATEMENT
OF A
BOSTON POLICE OFFICER.

H. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-From exposure took sick about nine
years ago with Rheumatic Fever, from which SUI
fered about four months Wheh recovered from the
fever found myself suffering with pain in my SIDE
and constipation, which brought on the piles l con-
suited physician and paid him over $500 for at
tending me, and all the while was gradually grow
ing worse Then one physician after another was
employed, until seven Of the best physicians OF Bos-
ton had taken my case in hand.
On consultation between several OF the leading phy-
sicians, they concluded my complaint was asthma
ing, and inhaer was required to afford me breath.
Through the treatment of one physician took from
10 to 100 boxes of calomel pills, and faithfully tried
all the medicine that each physician prescribed.
From my long sickness, and the vast amount of med
icne used to overcome the great pain, my kidneys
became badly affected, and 1 suffered excruciating
pain in the small Of my back, with great difficulty In
passing my urine.
One physician said was diseased all through my
system, and he regretted that he couli give me no
hope for heath. NV suffering from indigestion was
SO great that it was impossible to keep any solid food
on my stomach and the whole nature OF my food was
broth from oatmeal
lish physician, who said my trouble was Bronchitis
and Dyspepsia. took eighteen bottles of medicine
especially prepared pr for Ryspepsa and nave used
tion. 1 have taken Sarsaparia until you could
count the bottles by the dozen. and indeed have
given nearly all the popular advertised medicine a
fafr trial. had dreadful cough, and did not sver-
age over two hours sleep night for years.
A brother policeman urged me to try Vegetine, but
Tor long time refused, having got completely us
couraged from taking so much medicine without any
benefit; however, after urgent persuasion conclud-
ed to try it, and before had used one bottle could
eat and hold on my stomach beeisteak, a thing |
had not been able to do before for years; indeed,
obtained more substantial benefit from the first bot
tie of Vegetine than from all other medicines which
ing the Vegetine until was perfectly cured and able
to do duty all day. eat and digest my food sleep well
at night, and am now 40 pounds heavier than ever
was before in my life. and am, as think, a living
contradiction of the prophecies of the most learned
medical talent of New Eng and, for with all their
combined wisdom they could not accomplish so much
as that simple vegetable medicine called Vegetne to
which am indebted for health, life, and happiness.
EUGENE E. SULLIVAN,
367 Athens Street, Police Station 4.
SUFFOLK, S., BOSTON,, Nov. 22d, 1875.
Then personally appeared the above named Eu-
gene E. Sullivan, and made oath that the foregoing
statement is true, before me.
HOSEA B. BOWEN.
Justice of the Peace.
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THE Democratic idea of civil service re-
form is illustrated by the recent discharge of
Isaac Strohm, chief engrossing clerk of the
House. Mr.. Strohm has filed the position
for sixteen years, no complaint is brought
against him, and he is removed solely be-
cause some Confederate wants the place.
The place is the most important clerical po-
sition about the House, requiring techni-
cal knowledge and an acquaintance with the
forms of preparing acts of Congress which
can only be acquired by years of experience.
In the closing days of a session, when bills
are required to be engrossed with great rap
idity, it is particularly important to have an
experienced and competent man in charge of
the engrossing of bills, as single mistake
may nullify the most important acts of Con-
greSs.
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House, No. l6 Emery street.

gHyHIS House is very thoroughly built and in
j perfect repair 1t contains Is rooms. bath
room, hot and cold water water closets, gas Sebago,
furnace, &c. The lot contains nearly 1000 square
feet. fine garden with pears, grapes, shrubs, &c.
The loration of the most desirable in the city,
One-tbird of the price may remain on mortgage.
Inquire of S. H. McALPlNE,
jul6dtf 205 Middle Street,
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Not one cent. It1 n Black Republican
War and Black Republicans may foot the
bills. They'll get enough of it before they
get through i can tell you.
JOHN C. TALBOT in 1861.
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EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials Of every person claiming to represent our
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House for Sale.

IA tanning ten finished rooms, with furnace, gas,
Sebago, and good drainage. There is good garden,
with Grape vines, Strawberries, Gooseberries, Cur
rants, Raspberries and Plums, connected with the
house. Apply to CHARLES CUSTIS g. CO., 493
Congress Street. -. jy7dtf
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THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 22. '76

we 40 NOT read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
sill cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-22

DEMOCRATIC journals in this State are Sc
riously considering the prcprety cf printing
political news under the caption 'Campaign
Oats.''
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They 0he Jramers of the Constitution left rev.
oIutiOn organized whenever il should be
demanded by the public opinion of a state
left il with power to SNAP the tie of Com
federation as nation might break a
treaty, and to REPEL COE RCaON as a
nation might REPEL INVASION.
s. j, TTLDEN, in 1850,
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Cottage for Sale.

A II STORY Cottage pleasantly situated in West
IA Gray, with eight convenient and beautifully
finished rooms Good stable connected. Garden
and fruit trees hard and soft water. All in good con-
dition for immediate occupancy. Price and terms
liberal For particulars inquire Of
e. UPHAM g. CO..
aug5d1m No. Exchange st.
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To Let.
To Let.

A BOUT September lst, the lower tene.
"A meut of house No. 80 Brown st. I'm.
quire on the premises. aug16dtf
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For Sale,

FVyHE new. two-srory house, No. 12 Ellsworth st.
i Contains ten rooms. Sebago, piped for gas,
thoroughly built dry and pleasant location Will be
sold reasonably. Inquire on the premises.
aug5dtt g. E. AVERILL.
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FURNISHED Rooms with board in private fam
n lily. House contains all modern improvements.
Location Congress Square. address P. o. Box S97,
Portland, Me. iu23dtf
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IT is said that Proctor Knott has been sent
for by the Democrats of this State to stump
York and Cumberland counties. Knott and
the First District Democrats alike dsapprove
of Mr. Blaine, and use the same weapons
against him-buckets of mud.
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For Sale.

CCHR. HATTIE E. SAMPSON, $50 61-100 tons
y burthen, N. NJ. well found in sails and rigging
&C. Apply to MICAH SAMPSON,
jne21dtf 100 Commercial st.
The Portland daily press., 1876-08-22

The prophetic soul Of Emerson once for
mulated the Republican creed of to-day in
the following lines:
"The noble craftsmen we promote
Disown the knave and fool;
Each honest man shall have his vote,
Each child shall have his school.
For what avail
The plow and SAIL
Or land, or life,
II freedom fail?"
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For Sale or Rent.
FOR SALE.

4A A first class residence, centrally situated on
II; State Street; all furnished. Address
s,V ju2edtf P. o, BOX 1902.
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For Sale or TO Let.
For Sale.

BOARDING house centrally located. Will ex-
ID change for real estate in this city or vicinity.
Apply to 27 Pearl St. ju14tf
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II OVER tenement of house No. 256 Spring ST.,
II corner OF May. Terms moderate. Apply to
J. N. STEDMAN, 145 Commercial ST., or MAT
TOCKS & FOX, 3l4 Exchange St. jy18dtf
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ESTABLISHED JUNE %, 1s6s.-.vOL. IA.

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co..
AT 109 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars a Year in advance. TIC
m ii subscribers Seven Dollars Year If paid in adj
vance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS
published every THURSDAY MORNING 1T $3.50 q
gear, if paid In advance al $500 year.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING One inch Of space the
length of column. constitutes square
$15O per square daily first week IS cents per week
after; three insertions, or less, $100; continuing
every other day after first week, 30 cents.
Half square, three Insertions less Is cents one
week. 81 90; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head Of "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUCTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three insertions
or less, $780,
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every part
of the State for 81 90 per square for first insertion,
and 50 cents per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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GEN. WALTER HARRImAN, of N. HI.

Will speak as f0ll0Ws:
SOUTH BERWICK, Monday, Aug. 2sth.
KENNEBUNK, Tuesday, Aug 29th.
BIDDEFoRD, Wednesday, Aug. Both.
FREEPoRT, Thursday, Aug 81, at Ppm.
PORTLAND, Thursday, Aug. 31st.
OXFORD, Friday, Sept 1st.
BETHEL, Saturday, Sept. End.
LEWISTON, Monday, Sept 4th.
BATH, Tuesday, Sept. 5tF.
RICHMOND, Wednesday, Sept. 9th.
GARDINER, Thursday, Sept. 7th.
SKowHEGAN, Friday, Sept. Sth,
HALLowELL, Saturday, Sept. 9th.
GOV. SELDEN CONNOR,
COL. II. G.. INGERSOLL, of Illinois,
will speak at
PORTLAND, Tuesday Evening, Aug 22d, "a p. m.
BIDDEFoRD, Aug.
BRIDGToN, Aug.
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Republican Mass Meetings I

GOV. sELDEN CONNOR,
COL. ROBE RT u. INGERSOLL, of ILL.,,
HON. JAMES G. BLAINE,
will speak as follows:
SKowHEGAN, Wednesday, Aug. 23rd. p. IN.
DOVER, Thursday, Aug. 24th, 2p. m.
BANGOR, Friday, Aug 25th Up. m.
BELFAST, Saturday, Aug. 26th, 2p m.
ELLSWORTH, Monday, Aug 2sth, 2p. m.
DAMARIsCoTTA, Wednesday, Aug. 3Oth, 2 p. m.
BATH, Thursday, Aug. 31st, p m.
HON. JAMES 6. BLAINE,
HON. JOHN A. KASSON, of Iowa,
HON. THOMAS B. REED,
will speak at
SACo, Tuesday evening, August 22d.
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GOV. E. f. MOVES, of Ohio,
GOV. SIDNEY PERHAM,
will speak as follows:

PENNINGTON, Friday, Aug. 25th, 2 p. m.
BRUNSWICK, Saturday, Aug. 26th, 7p.m.
WATERvILLE, Monday, Aug 2sth, 2p.m.
GOV. MOVES will speak as follows:
GARDINER. Friday Evening, Sept. list.
BANGOR, Saturday Evening, Sept. I'd.
BUcKsPoRT, Monday, Sept. 4th.
CALAIS, Tuesday, Sept. 9Th,
EAsTPoRT, Wednesday, Sept. 9Th.
MAcHIAs, Thursday, Sept. 7th.
CHERRYFIELD, Friday, Sept, Sth.
ELLSWORTH, Saturday, Sept. 9th.
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BOARD.
REAL ESTATE.

For Sale.
Ten miles from Portland, in
tMW-N Windhan. on Stage Road to Bridg-
NAV ton, thirty acres of land, moving,
lHm ~ pasture and woodland; under
EEtEA.113aa3z9 drained where needed, and in a
good state Of cultivation, with one acre of
muck: one mile from Church and Post Office; halt
mile from School; three miles from Railroad. Story
and half house with ell, blinded and furnished
throughout with cement cellar wood ice, hen house,
young thrifty trees, grapes pear, plum and smaller
fruits in bearing Also the crops and farming tools,
including twenty tons of hay. at bargain. Inquire
or DIR HUNTINGTON, on the premises.
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FOR PRESIDENT.
FOR GOVERNOR,
CONNOR.

For Presidential Electors.
at Large.-WILLIAM W. THOMAS,
NATHAN A. FARWELL.
First tDistrict-SYLVESTEk LITTLEFIELD
Second 1 WARREN MERRILL.
Taira TI,ra, :. BEMJAMIN ~ AMI mn METcALF.
Fifth SETH L. MILLIKEN.
For Representatives to Congress:
First District-THOMAS B. REED.
Second WILLIAM FRYE.
Fourth EREWEEL4N ERMvF EtKs' fo%GGSyl. fNoS%saRfSl:
Fifth EUGENE HALE.
For Senators.
Cumberland. ..JAMES BAILEY,
PHILANDER TOLMAN,
EBEN 7. NUTTER,
WARREN III. VINTON.
Oxford. $500. SAMUEL D. WADSWORTH.
JAMES IRISH.
York.. USHER B. THOMPSON,
URANUS o. BRACKETT,
JOSEPH HOBSON.
For Sheriff:
Cumberland. WILLIAM H DRESSER,
Oxford. d.........JOSIAHW W. WHITTEN,
York.. THOMAS TARBOX.
For County Commissioner.
Cumberland. ...JOHN L SWIFT.
Oxford. ......CHARLES . PENDEXTER,
YORK. k..'..ss... .JOSEPH BRAGDON, JR.
For County Attorney.
Cumberland. CHARLES F. LIBBY. .-
Oxford" ...... GEORGE d. BISBEE.
York.. ...... WILBUR F. LUNT.
For County Treasurer.
Cumberland. LEWIS MCCLELLAN,
Oxford. GEORGE H. WATKINS
York. ........ .EZREFF H. BANKS.
For Register Of Probate.
Oxford. d..........HERRICK C. DAVIS,
York.. ....... MOSES S, STAFFORD.
For Judge of Probate.
York. NATHANIEL HOBBS.
For Clerk of Courts.
York. ....... AMOS L. ALLEN.
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Grand Masquerade Ball {!
Friday Evening. Aug. 25, lS76,
Grand Ball Saturday Evening, Aug. 26th,
AT
OCEAN HOUSE. Old Orchard Beach.
B-B Board 90 per day. au23T&T2t
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TO Let.

d Yacht Alarm. 28 tons, thoroughly
III equipped and furnished Has superior ac-
M commodations Will be let by day OF week
A@Ar to responsible parties. A good pilot in
charge Apply to ID. II. BURNS Shipping
Office, 167 Fore St., or on board. jyl5dtf
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FOR SALE.

o. Six first-class Houses for sale at bargain,
M:i all less than ten minutes walk from the Post
&Hk Office, City.
Two houses and three lots of land in Providence,
R. l., for sale exchange for Portland property.
change for first-class yacht. Inquire Of
e. PONCE,
apr18dtf Cor. Middle and Exchange SITS.
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For Rent.


. PLEASANT Rents, 81 and $40 per month.
y w. W. CARR,
jy19dtf 1877 Newbury ST.
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TO LET
RENTS.

TWO good rents of ten rooms each on State street.
Il gas and Seabgo, each $780, Brick House No. At
Wilmot street, ten rooms, Sebago and gas, $500.
House in rear Of No. Mechanic street, six rooms,
Sebago water, $3.50; also good rent on Congress
$2i2. Nice rent of seven rooms on Locust street,
gas and Sebaeo $252. -
VIM. H. JERRIS, Real Estate Agent.
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Lodging Rooms to Let.
FURNISHED Lodging Rooms at MRS. g.
iy31 diff
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To Let.
GIX rooms at No. 10 Atlantic street, up stairs
- Gas, Sebago, Cemented Cellar, &c. A very
pleasant rent for small family ost
jne21df T. s. LAUGHLIN.
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TO LET !!

IA INDIA ST., in Cammett Block between Con-
OH gress and Federal Sts, containing 13 rooms,
gas and Sebago. Possession given Immediately. Ap-
ply to JAS. R. LUNT eco, Druggists
ju28dH 546 Congress Street.
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HON. JOHN A. KASSON, of Town,
will speak as follows:
SAco, Tuesday, Aug. %.
AUGUSTA, Wednesday, Aug %.
BANGOR, Thursday, Aug. "a.
DEXTER, Friday, Aug. 25.
OLDTowN, Saturday, Aug 26.
ORoNo, Monday, Aug. %,
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TO Let.
1.-TWO frst-class Tenements to let in Fremont
Il Place, opposite Park. Inquire of E. PONCE,
corner Middle and Exchange st , or JOHN c. PROC
TER, % Exchange St. ju24tf
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HON. TM0s. b. REED

will speak at
BIDDEFORD, Wednesday, Aug. %.
BUXTON CENTER, Thursday, Aug "a, 2 p. m.
GooDwIN's MILLS, Friday, Aug. 25.
SOUTH WATERBoRoUaH, Saturday, Aug 26,
EAST NEwFIELD, Monday, Aug. %, 2p. ~.
ELIOT, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2p,m.
KIrTERY, Wednesday, Aug. 80.
YORK, Thursday, Aug. 81.
KENNEBUNKPoRT, Friday, Sept. 1.
WELLS, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2p.m.
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The Parties

HE FdrtItS
NyHAT sent the note to the Portland Laundry in
Il regard TO closing the office, will please make
themselves known.
augl5dtf S. FLETCHER, Proprietor
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House TO Let.
INQUIRE of DIR. JOHNSON, the Dent
l. ist, over III. HI. Hays. foot OF Free st.
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-09-05

ion and the want OF it, but, added to the
present proportions, would give us the
measure between the sublime and the ri
diculous. A waist curved smoothly
over the hips, in true May-enage style,
is graceful at least; an inch longer,
and 1t is not. The long, sloptng
waists have rid us of the hustle. The
fullness, what there is, is massed lower,
or rather it should be said, draped low-
er upon the skirt, for there is but little
massing Of folds. Princesse polonaises
are ,buttoned down the back, far below
the lines Of the skirt; are then caught up
or drawn together, or arranged with
loops or fringe, in such way as to form
a drapery, that disposes OF itself quite
naturally amid the flounces- and .furbe-
lows of the lower skirt. Tight-ftting
basques not being good "form' for the
street, the long plain cuirasse, which
most girls affect, and all well-formed
women also, is supplemented by a SIM
pie, halt. fitting jacket, made of the SAME
dark material US the dress, but buttoned
in front, while the basque is generally
buttoned behind.
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Killing a Man Before He Hears the
Shot Fired.

There is an American story of respect
able antiquity which tells now a fast train
eutran the sound Of its own signals and
came to utter GRIEF, the sound of the
warning whistle arriving after the col
lislon. Tne driver was killed, and the
story ended with the words'' 'Poor fellow !!
he was dead when his curses reached
him." AS curious, ,sand much more cer-
tainly true is the TACT that when man
is struck by lightning he does not see the
flash. We do not know wetherit has been
observed that something similar will
happen to the first man killed by the
eighty-One ton gun, Within mile OF the
muzzle; he will not hear the shot fired,
The velocity of the sound ls one thou
sand one hundred ana thirTy-two feet
per second. The muzzle velocity OF the
bolt oI the eighty.one Ton gun is about
one thousand Six hundred feet per
second. This, OF course, rapidly dimin-
| ishes. but the average Tor some distance
| would Ue greater than that ol the sound.
In TACT, as the shot carries the whistle
along with it, one would hear the
whistle OF the shot before nearing the
| gun. some curious observations might
| be made with regard to this latter pont:
as TO the acOuS tic effect OF sound
emitted by body travelling faster than
the sound. Tue only Other example We
| have is the lightning fash, producing the
| irregular oil ,ut the CHunder.
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THE "blue blood" OF Italy has been
adulterated of late: a certain Marquis
MANTEGAZZA has been convicted OF
forgery and sentenced to eight years.
penal serYitude. He realized about
$loO,OOO on forged bills purportlng to
have been signed by King Victor
Emanuel and Prince Humbert. The
convicted Marquis traces his noble
lineage back about nine hundred years
to A. D. 962. But neither the blood MOI
the bones of his ancestors could save
him from penal serVitude under Grim
inal conviction.