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The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12
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correspondence of Harper's Bazar.I
Paris Fashions.

In the information which they give, fashion
journals almost universally forget that they
may possibly have male as well as female
readers, and even if they have not, that wives,
mothers and sisters are naturally desirous of
learning something about the masculine to-
lette that they may guide their husbands. sons
and brothers in the choice of raiment. To fill
up this void it is my intention from time TO
time to give sundry hints concerning gentle
mems fashions.
For the coming winter masculine garments
Will be essentially longer than heretofore. The
unDecomlng Ulster, so like an invalid's dress.
lng-gown, will continue to weigh down young
men, while older and more sedate gentlemen
Will shun this garment as being too ccnspicu-
Gus, but will wear long overcoats calling to
mind the: great coats of the farmers. A few
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12

LORD BEAcoNsFIELD is great stickler for
his rights in regard TO patronage, and is also
exceedingly severe upon those whom he ap-
points to office if they disclose the fact be-
fore the queen confirms them. One gentle
man lost the solicitor-generalship because of
imprudence in this respect, and at least two
prospective peers have had to wait for the
same reason. Lord Beaconsield says in re-
gard to such cases, that "the crown is the
fount of honors. not its minister, and form
is the essence of society and the first princi-
pie of government"
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12

THE German Republicans in Ohio dis
regarded Horace Greeley's advice and re-
fused to ego West" That's what was the
matter
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12

THE maps show that in Bulgaria some
thing like half the village names terminate in
koi. This is simply the Turkish word for
village, answering very nearly to the English
ton. We find several times the "new vii
lage Yenikoi, which corresponds to the
English Newton, while the "pries's viii
lage," Papaskoi corresponds to Preston,
and Sultanko to Kingston. Next, perhaps,
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.

AT 1O9 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars a Year in advance. To
mail subscribers Seven Dollars a Year if paid in adj
vance.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12

THE roll of the new House of Representa-
tives, as completed by the Democratic Clerk,
consist of 1S9 Republicans and 152 Demo-
Gratis. Two members are omitted, one Re-
publican from Colorado and one Democrat
from Missouri, and seats claimed by three
Republicans from Louisiana and Florida
have been given to the Democrats.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

THE MAINE STATE PRE5o
published every THURSDAY MORNING at S2 oo
ar ii paid in advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space, the
length of column, constitutes a square"
ST so per square, daily first week: IS cents per
week after three insertions or less, S100; continu
ng every other day after first week, so cents.
Halt square three insertions, less, 70 cents; one
week, SI.O0; 50 cents per week after.
SP SCIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUCTIoN
ALEs," So 90 per square per week; three insertions
less. $780,
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE ST. TIE
PRESS (Which has a large circulation in every part
of the State for 81 90 per square for first nerticn
and 30 cents per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communications 20
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12
Dissolution Of COpartnership.

ysyHE Copartnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers under the style of Collins IL
Buxton is this day dissolved by mutual consent All
debts due said firm to be paid to Frank H.
Collins who will pay all debts OF said rm and will
carry on the business at the old stand under the
FRANK l.. COLLINS.
FRANK w. BUXTON
Portland Oct. I, 1877. oct21lm
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

in frequency, come the Turkish prefxes-
Yeni. meaning 'new," and Eski, "old."
Thus we find close together Yeni Zagra and
Eski zagra. Yeni Bazar is exactly equiva-
lent to New Market and Yeni Hissar to New
castle.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, OCT. IL.

We do not read anonymous etters 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 preserve COM
munieations that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1877-10-12

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS Is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley L.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon US by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
inurnal
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
An Interesting Case.

There has been on trial for several days before
jury in the United States Circuit Court very
interesting case, involving the identity OF two
cotton ties. John Klein & Co., as the owners of
the Logue tie, have filed a suit against the Amer
loan Cotton Tie Company, alleging that the latter
company had damaged the Logue tie through
agents representations.
Last evening the court room presented rather
singular appearance. Near the jury stand
large ba'e OF cotton was resting benea .h the dim
gaslight, backed up by an instrument for testing
the tensile strength OF iron. Iron bands and ties
were lying around promiscuously, and all the in
sigma of the balipg business.
Witnesses before the jury placed bands abou.
the bales and adjusted the different ties, whilst
others tested their relative strength. Some
broke when 480 pounds pressure was brought to
bear while others stood 100.
The case has not yet ended and as attorneys
from Mississippi have been engaged, it is ex-
pected the arguments will be of unusual interest
to our cotton merchants.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
MORE OF THE CONTRACT QUESTION.
Meanwhile Mayor Pilsbury is as silent
The Log Ivr,brOgIIO.

IL seems that there has been some nisunder-
standing about the Oaicasiea log business. The
mill men complain that injustice has ben done
them aud that they are the parties who suffer
most. We give the views OF two prominent mill
owners from that parish:
Messrs. Fl. q. Gill and A. J. Perkins state az
follows: We are mlmen on this Oalcasisu river,
and have been for several years. Recently state.
ments have been published in the New Orleans
Times prejudicial to US. aud in justice to our.
selves we desire to give the following facts The
timber that s brought to our mills Is always paid
for, sometimes in provisions and sometimes In
cash. but lately the business was entirely in cash.
NJ. A. Garter. who Is the government agent,
first viste Cacaseu as q tourist desiring to
hunt alligators, and he remsined there some
four weeks when he unbosomed himself to a few
partie-, aud it was through these that the threat
Of gunboats and troops were first made known.
The logs now, even admitting they were in mar
ket, would not be worth more than 100000, sup
posing there we're 10000 Of them seized. The in.
formations filed in the Uni ed States Courts are
against parties who never were In the log bust
ness. Hampton is now working for wages and
Geo. Reeves is Methodist minister.
The whole business of our district is now
stopped, not wheel is turning nor mill going,
and all laber is idle. The psrish is stagnspt, and
merchants cannot pay their bills under this con-
dition Of things.
The statements relative to the size of our pine
are not correct, for our trees are not more than
forty feet, instead Of $50 as stated, on the
aver age.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
Large CargOeS.

The British ship Minnie H. Gerow, of 1884 tons
(American) was cleared for Liverpool on the 10Th
May by Messrs. DeWolf, Powell & Co.. with q
carg, of 5525 bales Of cotton, weighing 24sl, 100
pounds, beside 400 tons of ballast.
This vessel has loaded four times at this port,
and her previous cargoes were as follows: March
Is, 1875, 1891 bales cotton, weighing 1902, 1874
pounds; March II, 1876, 1905 bales cotton, weigh
ing 1,9s2,s9i pounds; December 2, 1876, 1920
bales cotton, weighing 1883, 56S pounds.
The weight Of cotton per ton measurem ent is
1888 pounds, which shows gain OF SO 66-100 per
cent, or fully one-third over the average of her
three previous cargoes.
The American ship Western Empire, of 1899
tons reg ster, was cleared for Liverpool, OIL the
7th inst, with cargo of 6227 bales of cotton,
weighing 2,829, 2i2 pounds, equal to 2022 pounds
per ton register. The largest previous cargo of
this vessel was 1927 bales weighing 2, 1858
pounds, OF which thirty-fivs bales were in houses
on deck. whereas her present cargo was all slowed
under deck.
Both of these vessels were loaded entirely
from the Champion Press using the ''grip tie''
and Gilman's huller, and the weight per ton
register is largely in excess Of any previous
cargo from any American port.
As the average weight of cotton per register
ton OF vessels loaded at this port in former years
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10

The rain of last evening came a. o most inop-
perfume time for the ladies conducting the fete at
CarrolIton Gardens, but they have determined
not to disappoint their many friends, and will on
Monday evening bs prepared with bountifuI
supply OF all OF the delicacies OF the season. and
will be assisted by the PREF ence Of all of the
pretty, saucy, plump and bright specimens Of the
{. Crib Aristocracy," as they are to have baby
compete for the prizes, which are as follows one
each for those under one year old, those between
one and two years and those between two and
three years; judges OF unquestioned competence
have been selected to pass on the respective
merits Of the young aspirants. After he awards,
fine music will be supplied for the merry dancers.
and most delightful evening is assured to all
who attend. On tuesday gentlemen of the
Contraband Children will be before the foo'-
lights of the little theatre in the garden, and
can do OF this, however. we will say more
little later.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10

About twenty minutes past o'clock last Fri
day evening, as car No. 81 Of the Annunoiation
and Chippewa street line WAS passing the 81.
Mary's Market, q large crowd Of men and boys
were assembled, apparently watching for Some
thing to turn up, and when the car passed the
head OF the marke. two shots we're heard, which
were caused by cartridges which hal been placed
on the track, one of the bullets passing through
the floor of the car and going through the h cd
OF little child who WAS in the arms OF the nurse
The crowd of men and boys seemed to enjoy the
fun exceedingly. This thing Of placing cartridges
on the car track seems to be Of frequent occur
renee in this vicinity Of late, and should be
stopped by the police.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10


titude of vegetables, which are oil now abundant
despite the prolonged drouth, and chickens. pro-
vided they sre young and TO the manor born, and
not those long cooped and travelled fowls that, TO
the shame Of our market people and the re-
proach Of the housekeepers and purveyors, con-
stitute the commercial poultry Of our markets.
These should be the leading subjects with which
to garnish our tables and satisfy the reasonable
appetises Of our people. Enough Of fresh meat
should be procured 10 make stock for soups and
gravies for that most valuable Of oil our escu-
Tents, rice. Beyond this IL is not prudent or wise
to go In regard to heavy fresh meats.
These will be mere than made up to US by the
proper use of our varions crustaces. crabs shrmps
and crawfsh. which. with skillful cookery, and
the aid of good stock, not grease. but the extract
Of fish meat, can be made into several most de-
licious viands which, with the accompaniment OF
rice and pin o,diadire, will always serve TO salts
fy the most exsoting gourmandise.
And this. for the present, is % much as we can
safely say, by way Of suggestion and sdmonition,
TO those who wish TO provide wholesome and ac-
ceptable food for those who have imposed upon
them that grave and weighty responsibility.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
short items.

At about $50 Friday evening boy nsyonfs
John Cogan, aged fifteen years, fell thrcT
hatchway of the towboat A. b. Ward 81
his left arm.
Gas Florence Jas. D 1novau and VIM. Caine.,
alias Lsla Caune, retired into the Sixth Precinct
Station, charged with being dangerous and sus-
pioious characters, having no visible means OF
support.
Il will take twelve OF Isaac Thompsonis coun-
trymen TO decide whether he attempted to bur-
glsrizs the residence Of b. Franklin, at the cor
ner OF Chippewa and Mepomene streets.
Ernest Petitpain, charged with being an access
sorry to the killing Of Col. w. p. Carter, on the
night of May % WIS yesterday released by
Judge Smith on $4,000 bonds.
At nine O'Clock yesterday morning officer Block
shot rab d dog that had bitten man named
Cogan on the leg, at the corner OF Terpsichore
and Rampant streets.
Eliza Drake was arrested by Special Officer T.
Tracey and locked ny in the Central Station
charged by Sergeant Ryan, from information re-
eeived. with highway robbery.
About $3.50 O'Clock yesterday the body OF an
unknown negro man was found floating In the
river at the head OF 81. Philip street. Coroner
notified.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
Our Mechanical ana Agricultural College

representative OF the DEMOCRAT yesterday
visited the Mechanical and Agricultural College
for the purpose OF inspecting thai institution.
80 much has been said against the former direc-
ton Of this school. and ii originated under such
equivooal circumstances, that the public at large
had grave doubts as to It's standing, but under
the recent corps Of Professors it was reported t
be greatly improved, and hence the visit of the
reporter.
The college 10 situated at the corner Of Com
mon and Baronne streets, In one OF the bulldogs
belonging to the University Of Louisiana. En-
tering the main room, now occupied by the me-
chsnical and architectural drawing class, the re-
porter was extended an hospitable welcome by
two bright and intelligent cadets, Thos. Keane
and r. Fl. Carter, and shown through the various
class-rooms.
In the drswingroom there were seats for some
eighty pupils. with boards and ell the appliances
for drawing On the desks were noticed quite
plumber OF very elaborate and difficult samples Of
church architectural studies.
Ascending the stairway are the several GLASS;
rooms all well fitted and well suited for the pur-
poses for which they are intended, ample school
iurniture and plenty Of room being noticeable.
The curriculum embraces very full courses In
geometry, telegraphy, botany, chemistry, arohi-
lecture, and oil branches needfnl TO furnish
youth with good foundation for future study.
The attendance OF cadets now amounts to
more than 208, whilst that during the night SEES.
sions fully 1856 young ladies and gentlemen be-
long to the several classes.
The institution, as it now stands. ia certainly
live one and should be encouraged. Under Prof.
Cross and bis able assistants scholars may reap
more advantages than in more extensively adver-
tised insti utes, and our citizens. who are inte-
rested in the encouragement OF education, ought
to interest themselves In II, and by visiting the
place safety their minds that now it promises to
be useful adjunct to the University.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
The Mexican Veterans.

The Associated Veterans Of the Mexican War
have appointeda special committee to take charge
of matters relative to the appropriate celebration
Of the next Fourth Of July. As part Of the pro-
gramme the committee has decided upon giving
a theatrical matinee on that day at the Academy
Of Music" for the benefit OF their relief fund.-
The performance, from all we have been able to
learn, will be varied and interesting. II is
to be hoped that it will prove
success financially, for the veterans are in need
of cash. Their relief fund has been lately taxed
to its utmost in giving assistance to the needy
members OF the association, and there is but lit
tie left to aid and Assist in the future, il we'll
meaning citizens do not come up and give their
mite to help along the survivors Of that glorious
war, illustrated by the red and glorious fields of
Cerro Gordo. Buena Vista and Mexico.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
WHAT TO EAT.
Some Advice Concerning the Political
Economy Of Catering

Some Advice Concerning the Political
Economy Of Catering.
A visit to our markets will .atsfy all those
grumblers who complain OF the imagined delin-
quencies OF their purveyors and cooks, in respect
to wholesome and appetizing materials for food,
Of the injustice Of their conclusions and com.
plants. There never was so great lack Of those
articles which our people 60 persistently and un-
reasonably demand and olamor for, and ex.
pect to get by merely ordering them.
Whereas. to obtain any special luxury at
this season, and in the present state Of on r
market supply, involves an amount of activity
and adventure almost equal to that of obtaining
q loan on second mortgage of real estate
The knowing ones, and they are few, including
the restaurant keepers are always ahead OF you.
The early bird gathers the worm, emphaticalls,
in regard to soft shell crabs, river shrimp and
fresh pompano and lamb, which summarize
about all the wholesome fish and meat mat ri al
for food that may with due diligence be obtained
in our city markets. But to buy these articles
involves pretty heavy draft upon ones purse,
one which the vast shortly of our people cannot
stand. What then is that majority to do for
wholesome subsistence?
ohSiA 'hey ~ vi III Tue Oh way, lsZlly ORD. ring
their marketers to buy beefsteak, roast leg of
mutton, or cut Of veal, without considering
how difficult it is 10 get fresh and wholesome
article thereof and without considering that this
s not the season for these articles, and that it is
violation OF all gastronomic aud die,etic laws
to buy such material out of season. and that there
are other articles, which are in season, that NAV
be obtained with ordinary care and ought to be
preferred; that this is the season for fish, vege-
table and fruits and poultry; il fresh fish can
not be got, that salt fish should be substituted:
that even that cheap article Of dried Goldfish.
cooked in various form. or boiled and served
with butter and egg sauce and potatoes, or in
Goldfish balls, or, IL our stomschs are
too impatient for more substantial forms
OF good salsmests, beef and bacon, with plen-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
The Rain.

1t came at last yesterday, the long wished for
rain, in pearly and bedismonded drops. The
trees were hankering after II, the shrubs were
thirsting for it, the vegetables were hungry TO
taste Of the heavenly mama, the fruits were
painting for cooling and revivifying drink, and
our bedusted citizens were pining for en- inunda-
ton on small scale. Everybody now lie satisfied,
and even at this late hour OF the night we think
that we hear swelling up above the continuous
noise OF the pattering rain, the pecan OF thanks
that arises from the almost dried up throats and
tn hH OF Waahar Women
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
DIRECT HINTS THAT MAY BE TAKEN
by Ex-sCHOOL OFFICIALS,
STATE AND PARISH.

Now that the Auditorial investigation is getting
down 70 bed rock, ~ II we're, some very inter est
Ing developments may be expected, and more
would certainly be given were the Auditors books
10 be had.
The school fund matters are drawing TO point
where II will be necessary for nearly all OF the
parish treasurers to explain themselves, az we'll
~ certain others Legislators. perhaps,) who have
had their fingers in
THE SCHOOL FUND PIE
for the last few years.
In connection with this II is said that the va
rious exclusion school euperintendents, under
previous lawg, examined and adjusted the
accounts OF the various parish treas
urers. and are OF course familiar with the
yearly transactions Of each parish treasurer, and
"A these ex-divsion chaps are about to be sum-
moned TO testify, they will OF course famisriEe
themselves with full oateohism Of questions
which will be propounded, and when that is done
the accounts OF each ex. division school boss will
be gone through with.
Some Of the books of the ex-State Board Of
Education having not yet been turned in,
mandamus will issue In day or two TO facilitate
their production, and they, with the State Treas
urer's books,
WILL THROW SOME LIGHT
on the pending inquiries
The commit ee TO investigate the Treasurer's
Office will not, perhaps, perform any great
amount Of labor at present. but will sit fregn day
TO day and will assist the au7itorial committee as
far 40 possible, though acting independently.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
The IL. e. Lee Monument.

By reference to the notice OF the r. e. Lee
Monumental Association, published elsewhere, it
will be seen that the list Of subscriptions nec-
essary to the beginning Of the work on the mon.
ument to be erected to the undying memory OF
Gen. Robert E. Lee is complete. Much more,
however, remains to be done. The sum SUBJ
scribed by the gentlemen whose names appear
on the published list is only sufficient to begin
the work. and it is now necessary to collect funds
to finish The monument. Few. We suppose, will
refuse to pay light tribute to aid in consecrat-
ing our city by the erection Of a monument to
the immortal hero Of the Confederacy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-10
Brevitfes,


The Ruby Social Club give their second oom-
plimentary fancy dress and calico soiree at the
Philharmonic Hall, Algiers, on Saturday, the
10th inst. Thanks for invitations.
There will be solemn high mass to-day at 9
q. M, at the Cathedral, for the Benefactors OF
st. Mary's Catholic Orphan Boys Asylum. Rev.
Father Maumus will deliver the sermon, and q
collection will be taken up for the benefit OF the
orphans. Seats will be provided for all who Wall
attend.
The Charles T. Howard Rowing Climb reorgan-
lied on June 6, 1877; the following officers were
elected to serve the ensuing year:
A. o. Boyle, President; ]. Ermon, Vice Presi-
dent; Horace Breedlove, Secretary; A. Med o.
nell, Treasurer; G. Fitzimons, Captain; Tom Bar
rett, Lieutenant.
The misty light Of the gas lamps on our streets
last night, were eloquently suggestive, of how
pleasant it would be to the midnight way
farer, if the moon WAS always full.
II is suggested that just little bit of soap and
water WI b scrubbing thrown in, might improve
to certain extent our street lamps. and aft Ird
the taxpayers as they walk home at night the
grim satisfaction of seeing the dim light given
by our own GasDght Companys fiifsh-class pro-
duct.
What was the matter with the gas last night?
tinues street sweeping In the early part of the
afternoons, much to the disgust OF the ladies'.
CANT this be stopped?
The Merry Fifty viii give their frat comp'i-
mentary hop il tbs Art Hall at the Fair Grounds
on next Saturday, the 16 inst. Pans have been
taken to make the aff.ir recherche, select and
brilliant.
Company of Col Borlsnd's command, Whlch
company IS COMMANDED by Dudley >selph, heid
meeting last uighs aud resolved 10 can "a "a,
8. Ives hereaf er the .Cre- cent Grays, and Will
proceed at once to uniform themselves,