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The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
FOR PRESIDENT,
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES.
OF OHIO.
Brains and Railroad.

1t has been said that the best brains in the
country are in the service of its railroads.
However that may be it is evident that the
finest executive talent of the land finds its
largest field and amplest employment lin rail-
way service. Though the faults of the
American railway system are many and
grievous they develop themselves in those
quarters where the highest order of execu-
tive talent has not opportunity afforded to
display itself, in boards of control and like
bodies where men of insufficient knowledge
or limited executive capacity have seats and
controlling voices. Even there maladminis-
tration is due quite as much to the national
vice of extravaganza and to the large hopeful
American Imagination which leads to the
taking of heavy pecuniary and other risks, as
to any ignorance or Inherent incapacity.
But in the running of trains, the arrangement
Of tariffs and the management of all the vast
detail incident to a great road preeminent
ability is displayed. Railway superintend-
ents, general passenger, ticket and freight
agents, masters of important stations and
OtACl OuCidlo vi tudb SOIt are Lutu Ill WuOu
the executive talent, naturally large, is highly
cultivated and developed. Whatever want
of wisdom may be displayed in some drec
tions by our great railroad corporations they
are generally wise and discreet in the choice
of the men upon whom rests the burden of
caring for the immense passenger and freight
transportation of the country.
The efficiency of our railway service has
been signaly illustrated during the last few
weeks in the conveyance of the great num-
ber who have tiocked to Philadelphia from all
parts of the country to witness the worlds
fair. The Pennsylvania railroad runs into
Philadelphia from New York alone 24O loaded
passenger coaches in twelve hours. The
stream of travel from other directions is
quite as large. In the course of twenty-four
hours no less than 123 passenger trains roll
into the railway stations of the quaker city.
Yet with all this immense traffic there is
no confusion and little dsarrangement of
time table, no man is permitted take a wrong
train, information is promptly and courteous
ly given, life and property are in no way en-
dangered. Indeed barring the iamentable
accident on the Panhandle road there has
been during the summer scarcely life lost on
all the railways leading to Philadelphia. The
showing is one of which our railroads have
reason to be proud.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

For the benefit of those who scout the be-
lief that there is danger that the Southern
war claims would be allowed should the De-
mocracy triumph, it may be stated that the
constitutional amendment does not at all
prohibit the allowance of the classes OF claims
now before Congress. The Constitution,
fourteenth amendment, clause two, provides
that "neither the United States nor any state
shall assume or pay any debt or obligation
incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion
against the United States, or any claim fer
the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all
such debts, obligations and claims shall be
held illegal and void" The claims so much
feared are not obligations incurred in aid Of
rebellion, nor are they on account of manu-.
mtted slaves, but are for compensation fol
the use or loss of property owned by rebels
and seized by the rebel armies. Congress can
at any time allow them.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

THE statement in Democratic papers that
the national Republican committee are violat-
ing the postal laws by franking printed mat
ter which has not appeared in the Congress
sional Record is autboritatively pronounced
false. Both congressional and national COM
mittees are using stamped envelopes for cam
paign matter.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
Stock Of Furniture for Sale
BREDGTON CENTRE

4 OFFER for sale my entire stock OF furniture,
i consisting of Chamber Sets, Sofas Lounges, Bed
steads, Chairs, Mirrors, etc, etc fine opporuni-
~ is offered for anyone wishing 90 into business
as this is the only of the kind in The village one
OF the largest and most prosperous villages in the
state,
The store which is new and will compare faVorably
with any store in lown, can be leased Tor term Of
years. For particulars apply to r. A. CLEAVES on
the premises or HOWARD a. CLEAVES, Portland,
Maine. jy14dtf
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

On the second Tuesday of October, the
10th prex., State elections will occur in Ohio,
Indiana and Colorado. In all three of these
States, the Republicans have great reason to
anticipate success. They are sure of Ohio,
have good grounds for hope in Colorado, and
Should the October elections 60 Republican
the presidential contest will be virtually
decided
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

THE gaming houses of Monte Carlo are
soon to be closed forever. The governments
of France and Italy are only waiting for the
death of the Prince of Monaco, now immi-
nent, who now licenses these tables. 1t is
safe to assume that his death will not be re-
oretted by the world,
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

DETECTIVE WHITLEY does not make an
admirable appearance on the stand in the
Babcock trial. Parts of his evidence are so
contradictory, and parts so evidently improb-
able that doubts are cast upon the whole.
The theory of the prosecution is that the safe
was broken open to secure certain books
therein. A comparison of dates given by
Whitley puts him in the position of testifyng
that Babcock proposed the burglary three
weeks before it was suggested to lock the
books up in the safe.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
THE PRESS
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPT. 20, '7e

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are In
all 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., 1876-09-28

THE horse has forsaken politics for science.
Doubtless the beast which figured in Hux-
ley's lecture is the same which pranced
through the campaign in this state--at least
it belongs to the same epoch, the antedilu-
riao
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

When tie first newspaper was started in
Japan the editor asked japanese gentleman
if he wished to have the paper sent regularly.
''No, thank you, 1 have copy" he replied.
The gentleman of the old school had no idea
that newspaper contained fresh matter with
eyery ISSUE
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

THE Boston Journal is bending its great
mind to the demolition OF Prof. Huxley,
whose horse by the way is becoming quite as
celebrated as John Talbot's steed. II is al
most as old too.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

The "Riproaring tried Jibbenainosy" is
editor Watterson's polite title for Col. Inger-
soil. Anybccy can see that Mr.. Watterson
must have been real mad 10 run out of words
in this style.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
PROPOSALS.
Proposals for continuing Work for Con.
traction of New Inlet. Cape Fear River,

o. S. ENGINEER OFFICE, UNION BANK
BUILDING, BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. 10, 1876.
t1hOPOSALS for continuing work for the contrac,
for furnishing and delivering stone on Government
lighters, either at the Inlet at the quarres on the
rver accessible to tugboas, will be received at this
once until noon of October IS, 1876, and opened
Immediately thereafter. Blank forms specifications,
&C; can be had upon application at this office.
WV. WIN. z. CRAIGHILL, Major of Engineers, U. s. A.
seq d6t
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley 7.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer a favor upon US by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent
-a1
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
PresuMlpscOt Park.
PORTLAND, ME.
OCTOBER FALL MEETING /!
$25OO IN PURSES.
Oct. 10th, 18th, 18th and 18th.

OCos AVOhs A1lHS ISOu duu lOCns
FIRST DAY.
Purse $500 for minute Glass,
800 to first $50 to second $50 to third 500 to fourth
SAME DAY.
Purse $500 for 2.3O Glass.
$3.50 to first, s125 to second $75 to third $50 to
fourth.
SECOND DAY.
Purse $500 for 245 Class.
sOO to first $50 to second $50 to third 500 to fourth
SAME DAY,
Purse $500 for 234 Glass.
$50 to first $50 to second $40 to third $50 to fourth
THIRD DAY.
Purse $500 for so Class.
800 20 first $50 to second $50 to third 500 to fourth
SAME DAY.
Purse $500 for 2.32 Class.
$i75 to rst 800 to second $50 to third $35 to fourth
FOURTH DAY.
Purse $3.50 for 23S Class.
Sl2o to first $50 to second $40 to third S25 10 fourth
SAME DAY.
Sweepstakes $500.
$3.50 to hrs Sl25 to second $75 to third $50 to fourth
All the above races to be mile heats-best in in
harness. and to be governed by the rules of the
Maslona. assocaPn & horse dstancipg the field
Heats in each days races may be trotted alternately
FIVE horses @ to enter ana to start in each race
company the nomination; no conditional entries
will be received e'
The name and residence of owner or party maxim
an entry must be given in the nomination,
Entries Will close Wednesday, October 4th at IN
p m at Preble House, Portland, Me- and shonIS he
addressed to l.. X. CROSBY. ' VIC
Having leased Presumpscot Park FOR a Fall meet
ing, this will afford about the best opportunitv v
afforded te horse owners to enter tor liberal
premiums this season.
sept25dtd W. S. MAINS & co.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
NnficQ.

spERSONS requiring work done please apply to
"Home'' OF w. G. A., No. 16 Spring St. plsfp
ana family sewing, dressmakng, copying, ernbroid-
ering and fancvwerk in woods, &c. c2 t.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
Gossip and Gleanings.

A little boy had been sent to dry a towel
before the nursery fireplace: Mamma, is it
done when it is brown?"
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

At one of the big hotels, yesterday, guest
said to the waiter, "George, some potato a la
refine, some broiled salmon, rare roast beef
and no gravy and all the vegetables" Any
entrees, sab ?'' "Yes: bring me some proto-
plasm la manche de balai." All right,
sah," and his attendant hastened away, re-
turning in few moments with the dinner.
"Here's yer Croton persoir ally MUNICH de
bully, sah:" and he gave the guest made
dish of some kind or other. 1t may not have
been pro.eplasm, but it was wholly outside of
his power to prove that it wasn't; so he &C
cepted 1t thankfully, and didn't eat it,
Chicago Hotel Reporter.
There is fellow in New York who invari-
ably gets seat in crowded street car by
carrying an old oyster can, which he deposits
with extreme tenderness beneath the legs of
the most timid looking passenger, begging
him for Gods sake not to>moye his feet
around much, for there is enough nitro-gly-
cerine in that can to blow up a thousand
such cars. The passengers who don't
happen to sit in the corner seats generally get
out through the window, so that, before
| throwing the can away, the man has
choice of seats on both sides, with the privil-
ege, as far as the conductor is concerned, of
| putting both cushions on one side and lying
down with his feet cooked up on the indicat-
or. Another pleasant and efficient method is
to label small valise Savannah" and
carry it with the labelled side out, assuming
meanwhile distorted expression of counte-
nance, as though the symptoms were ap-
preaching crisis. This plan is rather more
genteel than the oyster can method and oper-
ates with equal suddenness.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

The foresids of bonnet is now called
''face garniture." Oh dear! The hustle will
probably now be denominated "posterior up
holsterization." ."-Graphic.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28

Doctor: ''Pm pleased TO say, Mrs. Fitz-
brown. that shall be able to vaccinate your
baby from very healthy child of your neigh
Dor Mrs. Jones's." Mrs. Fitzbrown: ooh,
dear doctor, 1 could not permit that We do
uot care to be mixed up with the Joneses in
any way"
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
For Sale.

ESCHR. HATTIE L. SAMPSON, 23o e1-i00 ton.
- burthen, N NJ, well found in sails and rseip ,
&c Apply to MICAH SAMPSON,
JneZldtl 100 Commercial st.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-28
Yacht Ray for Sale.

q The above schooner, well found and
Ek1I fitted with new sails, spars and rigging is
MIN offered for sale and viii be sold at a bar
IAAWEA- gain if sold soon. Said yacht is we'll
1=92---s7sk known as fast and handsome yacht and
would make good pilot boat. Inquire of
r. LEWIS & Co.
jul4eodtf t40 Commercial Street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-03
PRAYER for the Presideut.

WASHINGTON, April President
Grant, although not confined to bed,
keeps his room, receiving no visitors.
Some of his intimate friends say his
sickness is owing to return of perlodi-
cal neuralgia. Rev. DR.. Newman to-
day prayed for his recovery.
Tarifon Iron and Steel.
Gen. Meigs, who has been ia Wash
ton week, will be summoned before the
House Committee on Military Affairs to
testify as regards the tombstone contract.
The Committee on Ways and Means
yesterday concluded Its action on the
clause of the Morrison tariff bill relating
TO iron and steel, the only amendments
to which are the following: The incer-
tion after pig iron of the words "Spiegel
Eisen iron," but the committee has not
yet fixed the duty. Squares of iron and
steele, three cents per pound; wood
screws. less than two inches and more
than one inch in length, six cents, and
one inch or less in length eight cents
pound. The duty on screws two inches
or over in length has been changed
from to cents pound. No amend
ments have been made in lead. On
Tuesday the committee will consider the
copper provision.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-03
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Martin Van Buren, South, 8 butcher
in Frankfort, Ketucky Was asssssinatee,
Saturday. A man named Stevenson Was
arrested IS the suspected assassin.
AT SomerviE, Tenn, g disguised mob
broke open the store Of hirsh Brothers
on Saturday, and after tying ropes around
the uecks OF two Of the Hirshs and drag
eing them through the streets, robbed the
store Of 81, 500 in money.
The Emma Mine patent Wa issued
August "a, 1871.
Co'E. z. Jones, OF Canton, Miss I,
committed suicide at Jefersonville Ind {,
Saturday.
frauds Of from Eve 70 seven millions
q. dollars have been discovered IN the
San Francisco Custom House
Ten inches Of snow fell al Denvsr,
Colorado, Saturday.
Elizabeth +. Greenfield, the celebrated
| Black Swap," is dead
The Security Bank OF Washington
d c. has failed. Liabilities $loo'coo.
The reports Of the i'll health Of the
Car are .aid 10 be uniounded-
senstor Morton will to-day introduce
. hill 70 amend the act 70 enforce tns
F;nssnth Amendment 20 the constitu-
,;,,n. and remove the objections 70 the
act set forth 10 the late decision oiths So-
preme Court
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-03
Only a Small w Weddinx Present.

WASHINGTON, April l.-General Rice,
Il Washington attorney whose name has
figured so prominently in connection
with obtaining post traderships from
General Belknap, was examined to-day,
before the sub committee of the Com
mittea on Judiciary. He gave the
history of the tour post traderships
IN Texas and New Mexico, which he had
procured for various parties. His COM
pensation varied. From one person he
received $1,000, from another $1,000,
from third he got one half of the net
profits, aad from fourth he got one
third of the net profits. He and Cen
eral Be!knap had been residents OF heo'
kuk, Iowa; had served together IN the
war, and were on frienkly terms. Hence
his success in getting those appointments.
He denied that Gen. Belknap knew Of
the money which be (Rice) received for
tho appointments. That he had never
loaned-eycept to some trifing amount,
which had been always repaid-money
to Belkhap, and had never given him
any presents, except, perhaps some wine
and cigars. and small wedding present
to his wife.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-03
Public Debt Statement.

WARRINGTON, April l.-.-Si1 per
oent bonds, s9s4, 1893, $50; Hve per cent
bonds, $7lO,OS7,6OO; total coin bonds,
81, ,695 037,2 $50
Lawful money debt, Sl4,00o,0oo; ma
tured debt, s9,ls3, $50; legal tenders,
1910, ,823, ,645; certificates Of deposit, $o4,-
$4,000; fractional currency s42,6O4. 1893; !;
coin certificates, S32,337, 900. Total
without interest, s479.996, ,139.
Total debt, S2,l9S.2l6,749. Total in
terest, $26. .455 ITO.
llCash in treasury: Coin, s7S,756,794;
currency, 1896, ,626; special deposits
received for redemption of certificates of
deposit, s34,53O, 900; total in treasury,
slls,952, APO. ~
Debt ess cash in Treasury, S2,ll07l9,-
4S9. Decrease Of debt during March,
$4,24o, ,Se6; decrease since June 30, 1875,
$l7,969, ,2S6.
Bonds issued to Pacific Railroad Com
panies, interest payable in lawful money,
principal outstanding, S64, 4,62S,5l2; in
terest accrued and not paid, 1868, 92o; {;
Interest paid by the United States, $50,
1853; interest repaid by the trans
porta,ionof mails, Sc, s., 7Sl, ,0l2; balance
of interest paid by the United States,
$23, ,360,5
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-03
Bank I'm Dimculty.

New YORK, April IAN Ottows
special reports the Metropolitan Bank,
doing business at Quebec and Montreal,
in difficulty, There is deficit OF $500
900 over and above the assets, SO il tho
hank were to liquidste At once, it would
show this loss with a paid up capital
of only $69S, 400. The depositors, whose
claims amount only to slSl,47O, are 'e-
cure. The shareholders will be called
upon under its law Of unpaid capital
which will permit the bank to keep open
and pursue a more conservative course.
1t is rumCred that crooked whisky
frauds such as recently created such eI-
citement in the West have been discover
cd in New York and Brooklyn, and
government officials are taking steps to
prosecute psrtie. for several seizures OF
books reported made on the ground
O, Justification of entries, and the evil
dencs OF fraud is so potent that the cases
are referred TO United States Grand
jury now in session.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-03
Affairs at Matamoras.

GvLvEsToN, April IA special to the
Neses from Brownsville, dated to-day,
says: "Nignt before last Mr.. Sustendal,
an American citizen aged sixty years,
was taken to fort in Matamoras and
placed on the top Of the parnpet wall. If
the revolutionists had made an attack he
would have been nearly between two
fires, and would certainly have been
killed. Abou. II o'clock p. N. Consul
Wilson went to General Labarra and de-
manded Sustendals instant release, and
the demand was complied with. To-day
orders were rec lived from Washington,
at least it is SO reported, and Consul
Wilson came to this bank. Very soon
the Rio Bravo steamed up, crossed the
river and made fast to the Mexican bank.
This WAS about four o'clock. Steam
launches are policing the river, and sound
ings have been made. 1t is reported that
the President has directed that the lor-
eign residents of Matamoras shall be pro-
tected against the exactions and oppres-
sions of Mexico, The foreign residents
of Matamoras. now in this place, are
highly delighted. A goodly number of
them live on the river bank. They say
General Labarra will get no more money
except from Mexicans. Late in the
evening the gunboat steamed up to
the upper edge of Mstamorss and
came to anchor with the expectation
of brisk times on . the other side.
The order above mentioned came di-
rectly to Captain johnson and directed
him to proceed Immediately to Mata-
moras and assist the consul in giving pro-
lection to American citizens. Two days
since deputatlon Of foreigners residing
in Matemoras waited on Gen. Potter
and requested him to take steps to pro-
tect them from outrage, and the
General then told them to send him 3
Communication in writing. The change
in the programme since has rendered
that unnecessary. The matter of sup
plying General Lebarra with powder
has been ventilated, but can't be given
to the public yet. The blame is not on
Captain Johnson's shoulders. To-day q
surgeon was busy preparing bandages,
lint, etc. for General Diaz' troops. The
movements OF the gun boat are said to
be worth 10000 men to the revolutionary
cause. The military are on the alert and
would be glad to take part should it be-
come necessary in defence Of our citi.
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40 wad some power the gift TO gle us,
To see oursel's as ithers see us.

Behold that pale, emaciated figure.
with downcast eye, like some criminal
about to meet her fate See that ner-
vous, distrustful look, as she walks along
with slow and unsteady step. The
pink has left her cheeks and the cherry
her lips. The once sparkling, dancing
ewes are now dull and expressionless.
The once warm, dimpled hands are now
thin and cold. Her beauty has aed.
What has wrought this wondrous
change? What is that which is lurking
beneath the surface Of that once lovely
form? Does she realize her terri
Die condition? Is she aware
of the woeful appearance she
makes? Woman, from her very nature.
is subject to u catalogue of diseases from
which man is entirely exempt. Many
of the nalsdies are induced by her own
carelessness, or through ignorance Of the
laws of her being. Again, many Female
Diseases, if properly treated, may be ar
rested in their course, and thereby prove
of short duration. They should not be
left to an inexperienced physician who
does not understand their nature. and is
therefore, incompetent TO treat them.
The Importance Of attending to Female
Diseases in their earliest stages cannot
be too strongly urged. For if neglected.
they frequently lead TO Consumption,
Chronic Debility, and sometimes to In
sanity. In all cases of Female Diseases,
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescriptions 10
without Il rival No medicine has ever
surpassed it. In THE Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser" of which X. V.
Pierce. NJ. D., of Buffalo, N. Y, is the
author and publisher, is An extended
treatise on WOMAN AND HER DIsEAsEs.
Under this head the various affections
to which woman is incident are carefully
considered, accurately portrayed, and a
restorative course Of treatment suggested.
Every woman, as she values her life and
health, should possess copy Of this
valuable book. IL she be diseased, this
"Advisor" will show her how she may be
restored to health, and also direct her
how she may ward of many malsdies
to which she is constantly being exposed.
Let every suffering woman heed this
timely advice, and see herself as others
see her. Price Of Advises, 81 80 (post
paid) to any address.
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lDu.lne..letter" and COM
,.,,catiops, intended for
~. paper, should be address
-uEREGIsTER,Wheel- -uE
,,s.W. va
l,.nocratic and Conservative State
V'"'' Convention.

,,oCRATIC AND CONSERNA-
1Nhh narty of West Virginia, are re-
II, - appoint delegates to meet III
Q'e'.r ',Fro Of charleston, on Thursday 'ne .
iheeis ~ lime. at ~ o'clock A. NJ Tor
s'h n,.Ose ur. ofu mlnatins candidates , E,n, lor
ihepnlp of governor, Auditor, Treas
the O,, ..,orney. General, state sup@rinten,
ureE A',v.. ~ schools, and three Judges OF
dsnlo, o,,,-, Of Appeals. Also for the pur-
'h''| ~ appointing two Delegates from
r~ VI "r r,sss,onsI district OF the State
"a, al oc pslesa'es from the %,.,,s state at "a,
aud w. :, represent West Virginia IN
.aFss ,.,ratic National Convention to
!hs Vt.-. :, Louis on the 9th day OF
X n'.u - nomination of candidates for
.a1,' ,,.,,, nd Vice President OF the United
H5''ue', .,srt,ou ofan Electoral Ticket,
s'''e'' =" ..,n>,clion of such other proper
anu '"' may come before the said Con-
'en"U., n,n,ocrs,ic and Conservative voters
~ ,.,o,s without regard TO past poiiti-
0I u, ,,,,srsnces, who are opposed to polit'-
90 eruption in high places are cordially
'".,,.5 70 participate in the meetings
.. ..n.3 70 appoint said Delegates
ALEX. CAMPBELL, Chairman
GALLAHER, Sec'y,
,.r,,ic papers OF the State please
copy. s-s mr,,
p,vyygsBURG, March 9, 1876. 1nrll