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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-12
A ROTTEN TELEGRAPH POLE.

To Tas EDITOR or THs HERALp:-
Tho telegraph pois in front Of No 223 East Fifty
seventh street liable 10 TALL at the Please
cali tho attention OF the proper authorities TO Il
T..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-12
cRoouEr AT CENTRAL PARK.

To TIM EDITOR OF THE HERALD:
Why are gentlemen not allowed 10 play on the Cen.
trail Park croquet ground? There is such ridicu.
lous regulation at Prospect Park. Brooklyn aud the
amusement is extremely popular there. Why. then,
not do likewise or have special pho, reserved
Tor ladies'? IRREpR ESSIBLE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-12
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY JUNE H. ls77-TRIPIE SHEET

lions OF hard dollars, and possibly more % the gov
ernment large sufferer from the guano ships and
nitrate. On the coast the damage Gone much
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13
Vanity Fair.

The monogram of the bride and BRIDE
groom on the icing of each piece of wedding
cake is a new idea.
English bridesmaids wear white dresses
mined with cardinal red, and red and white
feathers iu their hats.
The fashion of wearing sblack at we'd
ding is permitted in. France. but is con-
sidered bad taste in England.
--Juponnage is the name given to the plated
muslin founces basted under the trains of
dresses to sustain them.in place.
Sir Henry Thompson, theILondon surgeon,
thinks he has hit upon the golden number OF
guests for perfect dinner party. 1t is eight;
this dinner of eight, which he calls an "oc-
taye., he gives every Thursday when he is in
town. He devotes profound study to the COM
nosition not only of the dinner but OF the COM
pany who are to eat 1t.
--"Back. scratchers instruments with long
ebony handles, at the end of which are ivory
hands with curved fingers, are ingenious In
ventions for those who have not the Duke OF
ArgylPs facilities. They are sold in,Broadway
fancy stores.
The newest novelty in gloves is the outgrowth
of model which has. been recently patented,
and for evening wear bids fair to supersede all
others. 1t is made without. the slit in tSe palm
of the hand and is buttoned .on,the outer side,
from the seam which usually occurs there IL
is an improvement on the old style, inasmncn
as the glove is relieved of the gap, which great.
ly isfigures the fit of the glove, particularly on
plump hand.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

sake. 81 am delighted to see you; glad to
welcome you back to private life, General"
said the Chicagonian, as he squeezed and
shook the ex Presidents hand. .All the
democrats have been wanting TO welcome
me Dack to private life for about four years
past" said Grant, gravely.- Chicago Times.
An applicant for the San Antonia posi-
office is absolutely certain that Hayes will
give it TO him. AS there are about 20 IN
pursuit of the office we had the curiosity 10
know what made him so positive. 'Are you
the widow of deceased army officer with a
family to support?" we asked. He replied
that he had never tried to be anybody's wild
ow- "Did you stump for Hayes or were you
onfhe returning hoard, or did you save the
Union in the same regiment with HAYES, or
did you go to school with Wheeler, or how is
it anyhow that you know Hayes will appoint
your "Well, you see, Pve made personal
sacrifices for Hayes" How SOP" 'tIp con-
tidential, remember" "Certainly. honor
bright" well, 1 lost five gallons OF whisky
and $50 worth of cigars betting on Tilden, I
have sent in the receipted bills with my ap-
pllcatlon. San antonio (Te1) Herald.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

THE mania for Polar exploration seems to
be on the increase, Notwithstanding Capt.
Mares recent declaration of the impossibility
Of reaching the Pole, he has already been ap.
pointed to command an expedition via the
east coast of Greenland. The Dutch are
about to try another expedition beyond Nor
way, Spitzbergen, and Behring's Strait.
Sweden has planned an expedition by the
same route in 1878. A German expedition is
to start by way of the Siberian river Obi, and
Russia also has an expedition under way.
And after all these expeditions have departed
and failed, like their numerous predecessors,
and every expedition has left more or less Of
Its members among the eternal icebergs,
There will probably be Others to pursue the
fruitless errand. The Kingdom of Cathay,
the philosophers stone, the fountain of youth,
all find their counterpart in the North Pole.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13
STATE OF MAINE.

By the ADVICE Of the Executive Council do here
by appoint
Thursday, the 26th Of A priI,
as day of Public Humiliation Fasting and Prayer,
and recommend to the people of the State, the
observance of it in manner beftting the designa-
tion it bears, and in the spirit with which the custom
that ordains it was instituted.
The season when nature begins her new year, and
gives visible promise reclothing the earth with the
beautyof her verdure and preparing the fruits and
harvest of her constant bounty is most suggestive
the renewal of hope, aspiration, and endayor in
the minds and hearts of men.
Let us obey the impulse of the opening year, and,
lowing in humility before Him who rules alike the
forces OF Nature, and our human ways form and
confirm every good purpose for the conduct of our
lives, and crave Gods blessing upon us, our State
and Country.
Given at the Council Chamber, at Augusta this
tenth day Of April, in the year of our Lord one
Thousand eight hundred and seventy-seyen, and of
the independence of the United States of Ameri ca
the one hundledth and first.
.SELDEN CONNOR.
s. j. CHADBoURNE, Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

On the walls of certain quarters Of Paris
may be seen just now large placard with a
map in the centre, advertising for sale by
auction the historical domain Of Malmaison.
The whole estate may be purchased at one
bid, or that failing, which is most probable,
the ground will be sold for building purposes.
Strange destiny. 1t was the residence ol
Napoleon I. and the Empress Josephine who
embellished the grounds and built the pavil-
ion in which her husband is said to have
planned his later campaigns. Napoleon III.
bought the property of Queen Christina.
Neglected and deserted since it was the
scene of partial engagements during the seige
of 1870, it is now likely to be occupied by
cockney villas for Parisans, who are fond of
possessing summer retreat near the capital.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

In view of the mad dog excitement cor
respondent sends an account OF Mrs. Jane
Swisshelm's "Chester-Valley cure" for hy-
drophoba. The cure is fresh milk and ele-
campane given to the patient fasting. Who
ever thinks he is mad had better try the rem
edy. But the scare about mad dogs is in all
probability scare about nothing. However,
pint or fresh milk will do none of US any
harm, and dosing ourselves with elecampane
until the fight is over kills time as effectually
as indulgence in other popular remedies.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

ALTHOUGH the Democrats of South Caro-
lima are glad to be rid of Chamberlain, it is
curious that not one of them can be found to
say aught concerning him, personally, but in
the most respectful terms. His associates in
The State Government are loaded with oppor-
Drum, and vilied in profrse and choice
Biliingsgate; but all agree that Chamberlain
Is a gentleman and an honest man. Suspi.
cion did attach to him at one time in regard
to the Scott bond affair, but he cleared his
skirts of it, and goes forth from the state
with an unblemished reputation, the best
evidence of which is his poverty.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

THE total population of the British em-
pire, according to the last census, is 234,75O,-
600, or nearly double that of the Roman en-
pire in its palmiest days. while its territory,
7,750,000 square miles, is almost five times as
great. A sixth of the queens subjects are
Christians, a little more than tenth Mo-
hammedans, over two-fifths Hindoos, and a
fourth heathens of various sects.. The titled
property holders of Great Britain number
169 OOO
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

SURGEON ELLIOTT CoUEs, of the United
States Army, who has probably contributed
as mnch as any living man to the knowledge
OF American ornithology, is now making an
attempt to obtain the cooperation of the
whole army in the study of the natural his
tory of the West. The response to his effort
will indicate pretty accurately the intelligent
zeal of the army in the cause of science, and
the army has already done so much that it is
safe to count on the most valuable results
from united effort. Peace hath its monu-
ments not less than war, and the surveys and
exploring expeditions under the command Of
the United States officers, enriched with all
the rewards of scientific research, are monu-
ments that will endure: forever, and gain in
value with the lapse of time.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

TRAVELLERS to the Black Hills are no
sooner relieved of apprehensions regarding
depredations by the hostile Sioux than they
are in danger Of being relieved of their port-
able cash by 'road agents." The Indians
are quiet enough just now, but their absence
from the line of the crowded stage-coaches
has only made room for bands OF white des-
peradoes bent upon robbery and disagreeably
Indifferent whether they include murder or
Ynf
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

THE decision of the Supreme Court in the
matter of the Ceatennial surplus is regarded
as hard blow at the Philadelphia perma-
nent exhibition, the stock of which is chiefly
made up of Centennial stock. The SPRING
field Republican suggests that part at
least of the recovered m oney be appropriated
for the American display at the Paris exhibi-
tion,
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13
THE PRESS
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 1s, 1877.

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
butas guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned 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
iOurna1.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

A PROPOSAL has been put forward in
France that all the members of the Legion of
Honor, and not only military men, should re-
ceive pension, or that no money should 60
with the ribbon, no matter who the recipient.
The Legion of Honor was instituted on the
14th of May, 1902, when Napoleon was at the
camp of Boulogne preparing for that famous
descent on England, in honor of which med
ais had already been struck. Great pomp
and ceremony were displayed upon the occa-
sion, and the sword of Francis !. and the bel.
met of Henry ~. figured in the performance,
which was slightly marred by high wind,
which blew off the wig of one of the chief
actors at a critical moment, and by Nelson
giving chase to and capturing French frig-
ate close to Ambleteuse. In France Repub-
licans have taken kindly to the red ribbon,
and never were decorations so profusely be-
slowed as after the late war with Germany.
At first, in 1902, the Republicans dsliked the
institution, called it mon archical, and said it
was contrary to the principle of equality,
which was the basis of the republic and the
essence of revolution. To-day there ale 59,-
273 members, although the population Of
France has not augmented since 1902, when
the French territory included the left bank of
the Rhine.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

IT is stated and generally accepted by the
literary and political circles OF Paris that the
Ottoman constitution, proclaimed with so
much solemnity and pomp before the inhabi-
tants of Constantinople on Christmas eve,
was prepared by M. Emile Olivier, who was
almost the very last Prime Minister of Napo-
leon Ill, and held that Office from January
to August 9, 1870, when he was succeeded
by General Count de Palikao. whose tenure
OF office was brief indeed, the French Empire
closing on the 4th of September. Though his
official reign was brief he contrived to make
book out oft, entitled, ga Minister of
War for Twenty-four days-August 10 to
September A, 1S70," which had very large
sale at the time, and must be consulted for
positive facts by all future historians of the
Second empire. 1t is said that Midhat Pasha
the late Grand Vizier, who, while residing in
Paris formed friendly relations with Napole-
on's ex-Premier, employed him to draw up
the constitution. which was done very much
IN the spirit of that which he had prepared
for France after the final plebiscite of De.
cember, 1859, which plausibly promised so
much that many persons believed that pew
era of constitutional liberty and rule had then
and thus commenced.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13

rHE MAINE STATE PRESS
published every THURSDAY MORNING ct $3.50 a
gear, if paid in advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch OF space inc
length of column, constitutes square.
$3.50 per square daily first week Is cents per week
after; three Insertions less S1.O0; oontihuihg
every other day after first week. 30 cents.
Halt square, three Insertions OF less, 10 cents one
week. $l.O0; 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, s1.50
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every part
of the State for $100 per square tor first insertion,
and 50 per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-13
ENTERTAINMENTS.
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the9
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
AT 1O9 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

TERMS: Eight Dollars a Year in advance. TIC
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year if paid in ad-
vance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-03
LEGAL advertisements.

KENNRBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court, at
augusta, on the fourth Monday Of Aprit, 1877.
DENJAMiN +. SLEEPER, Guardian OF George
ID >. Sleeper, in said County, minor, having
pettioned for license 10 sell at public auction or
private sale the following real estate of said ward
the pro .eds 10 be placed interest, viz. All rhe
interest of said ward In the homestead of his de-
ceased father:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior { the second Monday of
May next, in the Daily Kennebec Journal a ne wspa
per printed IN Augusta that all persons interested
may attcud ht Court OF Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cauee, if any, why the
prayer OF said petition should not be granted.
H.. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest CHARLES HEwINs, Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-03

AS the citizens of Augusta, and the public gen.
erally are aware of the existing difficulties under
which AS partner in the Boston and hennebcc
Express Company am laboring, feel IL incum.
bent on me I" make IA few statements in regard to
the matter. That have been wrong ed by my late
partner, Mr., Colby, think none will deny; and it
is myself who feels this wrong, for all who have
suffered any Inconvenience from him, through our
business have made whole again. have seen
every man concerned in this matter and settled
with them. | think to their lull satisfaction. And
now, Mr. J. Nj. Chamberlain, a well known citizen
OF East Boston and one have been personally nc.
qualnted with from childhood, has bought an In
terest in this business with me; and propose
to do business in an honorable manner, and hope,
by strictly attending our business, to win a lib.
eiai patronage from the public. MIR. Chamberlain
VIII be in Augu tn, where he will take charge of
all business entrusted to his care.
Respectfully,
mar2I.ttt o. w GOLF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-03

The Lives Insured by the Society are careiL "
selected in different parts of North America an.
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field of Opera.
tions, an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy-boders. The assurances are made only on
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Iasuredi
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WA NTED

:" "A NTED
Every Family to Know How to Make their
own Flavoring Elk Sacis.
The only way to have them Pure, and at one falf
the price paid at stores.
Receipts for Making Extract Lemon, Vanilla,
Essence Peppermint, and Checkerberry,
All sent on Receipt Of 23 cts. Address,
FRANK FLETCHER, Aver. Mass.
3m4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-03
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
CrrAnized inlSfH.


TRUSTEES Thomas Lambard, Jas. W North
ATtemas Libbey, VIM. s. Badger, saml Titcomb.
OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, ia Water
st. Bank oren daily, from A. NJ. to 2. M, and
from to $50 NJ. Saturday Evenings, from to
$50 O'CLOCK.
Interest on deuosits payable twice a year. Feb.
and Aug. Interest not drawn out is added to the
deposit thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
interest begins on the first day Of each month.
Money deposited on before the teath ddu OF each
month Will draw interest from the first day of the
same month";
AS-Under tn visiting law OF this State, all de
pests In savings Banks, are exempt from munich
No returns of names Of depostors are required
u De made TO State or town authorities aud all
counts are held by this Bank be strictly private
and confidential.
Married women and persons under age can de.
post money In their own names, SO that IL can be
drawn only by themselves, or on their order
Especial advantages afforded to Executors,
Guardians, Trustees, and others having In charge
Trust Funds.
wM.R SMITH Treasurer.
Augusta, April 20. 1878.
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SALEM LEAD COMPANY,

Warranted PURE WHITE LEAD.-W ell
known throughout New England as the WHIT
EST FINEST aud BEST.
LEAD TAPE, 5-S in. wide, on reels for Cur
tain Sticks
LEAD RIBBON, from IL to s inches
wide on reels TOR Builders.
LEAD PIPE, OF any size or thickness.
AT the lowest market prices for goods of equal
quality. FRANCIS BROWN,
feb7-tW&Sly Treasurer, Salem Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-03

Premiums are received and Losses are paid In
cash only. Policies issued payable at the death
Of the Insured also payable at the end of certain
number of years. Policies are also Issued on the
TONTlNE PLAN,
or upon the principle OF aceumulating profits for
definite periods, which was first introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts in Life Insurance. and by lead
ing business men. Forty-four per cent. has been
earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on
sit Tontine Life Policies, and forty per cent its
Tontine Endowment Policies. issued within the last
We years.
The Directors OF the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the inter ests of the
Policy hoders, and in presenting the Society to no
tice, they feel that 1t has strong claims upon public
confidence because Of the strict and conservative
principles by which its various departments ar
governed. In the assets ana In the administration
Of the Society," perfect security il given for the fu
ture, which Is of great importance to those depend
ing Upon their insurance policies for the ultimate
pport of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such arge an.
nual transactions as the Equitable; none 10 mere
promptand Just in its dealings.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1877-07-12
THE CITIZEN
Job Office
rs NOW COMPLETE.

We have just selected in per-
son from the Great Franklin
Type Foundry, Cincinnati, a
new and complete outfit for our
Job Office, and from the great
Stationery House of Louis Sni-
ders' Sons a full line of Fash
ionable and Nj Odern Stationery.
We are therefore prepared now
to execute all styles of Letter
Press Printing in the most
modern style. Our selections
comprise all the Latest Novel
ties both in Type and Station
cry. We therefore confidently
ask our business and profession
al felIOw-citizens to give us their
work. We can equal any estab-
lishment in reach of Pulaski in
style of work and quality of sta
tiOnery; while for THE CASH
we guarantee to deliver all
classes of Commercial Printing
as low as any legitimate print
ing establishment this side of
New York.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1877-07-12
OUR CHROMOS !!
They Have Come and are
Now Ready for Dis
tributiorl.
Come and Get Yours.

Our Chromos are now ready for dis
tribution. Those entitled to them will
call and select for themselves. In order
to please all tastes we have selected four
subjects, and until the variety is broken
subscribers may have choice. 1st. Com
ing from the Mill. End. A Choice Des-
sert. Sd. Friends to Lunch, and 4th.
The Tease. The first is beautiful pic
ture, showing an old mill in the dis
lance, The brook descending the cliffs,
and mill boy watering his horse at the
crossing. The second is a rare and
beautiful collection of Fruits and Flow
ers. The third is little girl walking
out by the we'll with a lunch in her
hand, when she is approached by pair
of barn-yard fowls who try to lunch
with her. The fourth represents a glad
boy with his dog teasing mouse in
trap. All of them are first-class pic
lures, 14X17, and are worth one dollar
each, mounted ready for framing
Of course we cannot frame or even
mount them ready for framing
We furnish them only in the sheet
Those who wish can have an extra pic
ture for so cents, or the remaining three
for 81. Those only who have paid in
advance for the entire year of 1877 at
full rates are entitled to these pictures.
Persons who wish them sent by mail
must send 10 cents extra for one picture,
for postage and mailing. Come or send
quick before the supply is exhausted
New subscribers in the county will be
with one chrome aid the CITI-
ZEN for 50, in advance, or four chromos
and CITIZEN for So. Those out of the
county must add 80 cents for postage if
one chrome is taken or 80 cents if all
four are taken.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1877-07-12
WHEAT.
How Much was Raised in Giles Coun-
ty this Year.

W S4440 Oe4s
Being DESTROYS OF knowing the num-
Der of bushels of Wheat raised in Giles
county the present year, we offer the
following premiums, which we hope
will bring response from every thresh-
er of every grade in the county.
We will give to the party running a
Vibrator, of any make, that has thresh-
ed the greatest number of bushels OF
wheat the present season, one Wheat
Fan worth $4,000. To the party run
ming an Apron Machine, of any make,
that has threshed the greatest number
of bushels of wheat the present season,
one two-horse Oliver Chilled Pillow,
worth $40. To the party running the
Ground Hog Thresher, any make, that
has threshed the greatest number OF
bushels of wheat the present season, one
one-horse Oliver Chilled Plow, worth
$40. All to be handed in to us, at our
place of business, after the close of the
threshing season, in sealed envelopes,
and after a reasonable time to be opened
and the awards made and published in
the CITIZEN, and the parties to whom
made can call and get their premiums.
The above is offered solely to get at
the extent of the crop in this county,
and we request all threshermen to give
in full and as near correct estimate as
possible. Also we would request all
parties who do not thresh for the public
and who do not expect to contest for
the premiums offered, to give us the
quantity threshed by them, as this will
be necessary to make up the estimate
and make it complete.
j. l.. HILL 81 Co.