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The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
Straw Mating.

The warmest and lightest covering for hot
bed sash, as protection from very severe
weather, is straw mats. These mats, says
James Wick, are easily made, and one can
employ his time upon them in very cold or
stormy weather, when nothing can be done
to advantage outside. In order to make a
good article, and work to the best advantage,
it is best to employ frame, which may be
made of two pieces of two.by-four spruce
joist for the sides, of the length required for
the mat, and of two TRANSVERSE pieces NOR
tised into them at the ends. Four feet will
be found very convenient width for the
frame. This framework may rest upon pair
of wooden horses, about two feet in height,
in which position the labor can be most easily
performed.
A mat of four.feet width should have at
least four strings running across it, which
will make the spaces between them about 81
inches in width; closer tying than this even
would be desirable. Screws are inserted at
the proper distances on the cross pieces, to
which the strings are attached while the mat
is being formed. The straw is placed on the
strings so as to have all the butts or lower ends
come against the sides of the frame, with the
tops meeting in the middle, and so thin as to
have the mat not more than three quarters of
an inch in thickness when finished. The
stitches should not be more than three fourths
of an inch in width. The tying string should
be wound on reel, and there should be one
of them for each stationary string. Take a
little of the straw with the left hand and work
the reel with the right, first over the straw
and then under the stationary string, bring
ing it back between the two strings, pulling
tightly and pressing the straw, so as to have
fiat stitch. In this way the work is con-
tinued until the mat is finished.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
STEAMERS.
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
STEAMSHIP LINE.
BETWEEN
New York, Southampton, London.
HavFe and Bremen.

The Steamers of the company will sail ever Satur-
day from Bremen Pier, foot of Third ST.. Hoboken
Rates OF FassaRe-From New York to South
ampton, London Havre and Bremen, first cabin.
500; secon1 cabin, $50 gold; seerage, $780, cur
rency. Apply to OELRICHS & co.
Bowling Green New York.
WIN. ALLEN, % Exchange ST., Agent for
no2S Portland div
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
RAILROADS.
Grand Trunk II. II. Co. of Canada

ssssssgq1 On and and after MONDAY, Oct It'll,
- 1878, passenger trains will leave Port
land as follows:
7.10 a. IN. for Auburn and Lewiston.
ga, IN. for Gorham (Mixed).
1925 p. m. for Auburn and lewiston
l. 80 p. m. for Island Pond, Quebec, Montreal and
West.
5.3Op IN. for Auburn, Lewiston s. South Paris.
ARRIVALS.
$50 a m. from Lewiston 81 Auburn.
Passengers from Gorham connect with this train at
Lewiston junction.
lis p m. from Montreal, Quebec ami West
Lib p. IN. from Lewiston and Auburn.
$50 p m. from Lewiston and Auburn.
$50 p m. from So. Paris tMixeD.
SIP. m. from Lewiston and Auburn,
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
For Sale or to l.ct.

For Sale or to Let.
fESHE Three Story Brick House No. GRAY Street
4 Can be examined any day after 10 o'clock a. NJ
For further particulars call on
j. f. RANDALL & CO,
sed10tf 126 Commercial st.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

Brazil wood. 8 q Z
Camwood.. 6 "a Z
Fustic. ...... 23O 3
LogwoOd. -. O.
Campeacby.. 150 2
st. domingo 119 Il
Peach Wood. % 81
Red Wood. "a n
Fish.
Cod, per qtl.,
L'ge Shore 8 so % 4 90
L'ge Bank, 3 so a ATS
Small...... 2 so a 275
Pollock. $50. l so a 175
Had1ock. -. 1 80 "a ITS
Hake. ...... 62 a 81
Herring.
Shore,9Y Dbl 3 so al 20
ScardPbx.. Is OPP
No. 1...... Is @l5
Mackerel, Pbbl.
Bay No. LIP 90 OLA 90
Bay No. e. 7 90 a s so
Large 3. -. 6 90 a Z 50
Shore 20. lis 90 OFT 90
No. 2. :. :. 6 so a s 90
No. 3. :. :. 3 % "a 4 25
Small go. 225 a 800
Clam Bait. none.
Flour.
Superfine. ... 3 so a 4 90
Ex-Spring... AIS a. 525
Xxx Spring: -. 8 Is "a 5 IS
Patti Spring
wheats. ... $50 a 8 so
Mich'n Win
ter best. :. 5 rs q 6 90
Low Grade
Michigan. 4 50 "a 5 90
St.LouiS WIN
ter fair. ... 5 so % 6 Is
Wiu'r good 6 90 a 6 rs
" best. 6 30 q Z 25
Fruit.
Almonds,
Soft shsll.. 10 "a 20
Shelled. E. IS "a 42
Peanuts IN m o M
Citron. ...... 16 a. 20
G Cara =. a afi@ 9
Figs. ........ ~ "a IS
Prunes. 10 q Is
Raisins,
Layer,new / IS a 2 90
L. M. new. 2 90 a 215
New Val.
P lib. -. 7a@ 8
Lemons pix % s 90
Oranges ~ b. a 8 90
Oranges Val. @15 90
Gunpowder.
Blasting.... 3 so "a 4 90
Sporting. -. 8 80 q 6 so
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
Small Farm for Sale.

small Farm Tor sale,
CITUATED at Walnut Hill, No. Yarmouth, -
Chadbourn property consisting of about 20 acres of
land, with story house and barn. The house con-
tains finished rooms well arranged, good we'll of
water, &c. This property is very pleasantly located
within minutes walk of Walnut Hill station the
NJ G. R. r., and school house, and is in excellent
neighborhood. VIII be sold at bargain, on easy
terms. For further particulars enquire of j. S.
Stanwood, No. Yarmouth, or OF f. y. BAILEY g..
CO., 80 Exchange ST., Portland, Me. sel2dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
House for Sale,
Richmond's Island
FOR SALE!

WE offer this well known property for sale. 1t is
w one Of the best farms in the State of Maine.
The Island lies of Cape Elizabeth, two miles south
of the Ocean House, three quarters of mile from
the main land, and eight miles from Portland. 1t
contains about two hundred acres divided into pas
tue and tillage, large house, two large barns and
other outbuil1ings. 1t now cuts about hundred
tons of hav, and large crops of vegetables raised
annually.
The Island is connected with the main land, by
bIeakwater, partly finished, and when completed
will make good road.
The property will be sold at bargain For further
information inquire of A. CUMMINGS or
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
8. HI. CUMMINGS,
No. As Exchange ST
For Sale.

between the hours Of 10 and 1 o'clock in the for
noon, and and in the afternoon.
Sen2l dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16

Fast Trains and Special Boats.
Only Sound Line on sunday.
So Miles without a Stop.
Every Day i'm the Year,
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

TEMPLARS OF HONOR,
at Templars Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CouNcIL-Maine, first and third Monday in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City. No. l., every Wednesday
evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
SIR PETER, OF J. 3 P. COATES,
IL Visited BY the st. Andrews So.
ciety Of MemPhis-A Pleasant Oc-


IL Visited BY the st. Andrews So.
clesy Of MemPhis-A Pleasant 90.
ca8fOR.
Yesterday afternoon the members of
the St. Andrew's Society Of this city made
a visit to Sir Peter Coates, Of Paisley,
Scotland. This distinguished Scotch.
mau is a member Of the we'll known firm
Of j.. 4 P. Coates, manufacturer Of the
celebrated spool thread, which is a vel.
come guest 10 every household through.
out the civilized world. The visit of the
St. Andrews Society, the reception aud
entertainment was one OF Inc =esl en-.
ioyable occasions we have ever recorded.
The members we're ee~urteously received
BY Sir Peter, who made q few remarks of
welcome and expressed his pleasure in
meeting such worthy representatives Of
Scotland. He alluded to their native
land feelingly and beautifully, paying a
tribute to the virtues of that people
whose bards aud philosophers, heroes
and statesmen are among the proudest
Of the world.
Rev. Dr.. Carmichael, the chaplain of
the society, presented to Sir Peter a pho.
tograph Of the Shoulder.to-Shoulder
Club, which was the relief committee of
the St. Andrews Society during the vel.
low fever epidemic 10 1873, asking him
to accept it as a souvenir Of the Mem.
phis Scotchmen, and in looking upon il
in after yearsto think of bis c~ouutrymen
who dwell so far away from their native
hills, but who respect and admire all true
sons of the laud of thistle, and who re.
gard him as one of those sons.
Sir Peter thanked the members of the
society for this honor, aud regretted his
short stay here denied him a more init.
mate acquaintance. he would always
remember bis visit here aud the hospita-
bic manne in which he had been enter.
tanned by bis c~ountrymen
The society, upon returning TO its hall,
unanimously elected Sir Peter an hon
orary member. Sir,Peter and daughter
left yesterday afternoon for New Orleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
]. & W. A. Fairsu.

This we'll known firm, at No. So Union
street, is composed of reliable and ex.
perienced members, who deal extensively
in mules aud horses, Of which they al.
ways keep a large stock for the demands
of their constantly increasing business.
They do not keep a feed or boarding
stable, but deal exclusively in their own
stock, which they guarantee to be yalu-
able and sound in every respect. One Of
the members Of the firm is always trav.
cling and buying stock especially for this
market, bis experience aud thorough
knowledge enabling him to purchase ju.
diciOusly and satisfactorily. We com
mend this firm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
DEMONETIZ

OF silver Demands n MeetiaR-Cau
By the Members of the cotton Ex-
nange and Chamber OF Com.
meFGe.
Below we publish a potion, which is
being signed by members Of the chamber
OF commerce and cotton exchange, re.
questing a general meeting regarding the
question of the characterization of silver.
The petition is as follows:
MEMPHIS. Tenn. January 81, 1876.
Ben Eissman, ESQ.,, President Chamber Of
Commerce;
DEAR SIR-Tbe undersigned members
respectfully request you to call a gene.
raj meeting Of the chamber, Friday,
February LIST, at $3.50 D m, for an expires.
sion of the views Of the business com.
munity on the important question Of the
remonetization Of silver. Respectfully,
John R. Godwyn, F. NJ. White 4 Co.,
Buchanan, Horton 4 Co., Hill, Fontaine
& Co., ] 7. Trezevant & Co., Taylor,
Mcclure 4 Co., Brooks, Nicely l. Co.,
NJ. L. Mescham & Co, A.. G & A. B.
Treadwell & Co. Estes, Fizer l. Co, J..
7. Petit & Co., C. W. Goyer l. Co, G..
Falls & Co., Day 4 Proudft, Scheduled,
Hsnauer q Co., and others.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
CAPTURE OF HOUSTON,
The Negro who Stole $17Ss.5O from
aFayette County Man-MOst
Of the Money Recovered.

The LEDGER yesterday gave a full &C
count Of the fact that a negro n.med
Calvin Houston had stolen Sl732. so and
an overcoat from an English laborer
named Hughes, who was working on the
same farm with the thief, near Salmon's
mill, in Fayette county. six miles from
Somerville.
According to the Somerville Falcon,
after the robbery RAJ discovered and Mr..
Hughes, Mr.. Salmon and others had left
for the purpose Of trying to capture the
tibet, Houston returned aud entered a
cabin in Mr.. salmOn's yard, where he
held q long conference with a negro kins.
man who occupied it. We learn that q
liberal reward is offered for the recovery
Of the money and the capture of the
thief"
Yesterday the police were notified Of
the larceny, and last night an officer ar.
rested Houston in q room at the house of
George Gill (colored), who lives in the
rear of 326 Beal street. 1t appears that
Houston reached this city Sunday morn
ing, and at once rented a room 10 the
above locality, where he at once began to
set up housekeeping in luxurious style.
Amazed by the magnitude Of his wealth,
Houston bought a horse for 500 cash,
a wagon from R. D Wallace & Co, Of
this city, for $3.50 and $83 worth Of fur
niture from A. ]. Ensley. Houston was
undoubtedly systematic in dis dealings,
as be had bills made out in the name Of
Willis Bishop for all that he bought.
He also took care Of his horse and pur-
chased a quantity of fsod at a cost Of
about $l3 so. Houston next bought a
new trunk, in which he stored eleven
500 bills, and RECALLED himself in count.
ing and %recounting this stolen wealth.
But the innocent eyes OF q little colored
girl, daughter Of George Gill, peeped
through a crack and beheld this pile Of
money. She at once informed her faith.
er, who communicated with the police.
This, together with the discovery Of O
gold coin which Houston gave a BeaI
street man, led to his arrest. In his
pocket was found a purse containing
ST.. so. Houston was kept ia the Adams
street station-house, and this moEpinp
was identified by City Marshal W. A.
Gillim, of Somerville, T. L Dickinson
and l. W. Geyser, of Fayette county.
When arrested Houston gave his name
as James Whitney. The stolen overcoal
vas found at the house Of a colored wo
man named Harriet Grigsby, on From
street. Houston was at one time {
preacher, but has now gone from the pull
pit to the prison cell. Houston will b,
delivered to City Marshal Gillim thi
afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
Fish Fish Fish
Fresh Trout and Perch,
1907 III. SeesseI, Sr., a. SON.
Tactics.

The Avalanche, having thrown out the
i~nsinuation that the LEDGER preferred
charges against Councilman Fisher, has
not the candor or fairness to make q cor
r%ection, but resorts to a subterfuge by
arguing the propriety Of publishing a cur.
rent street rumor. To report an occur
renee, such as the interview Mr.. Caro- re.
lated, is one thing-to origisate a report
or make a charge is another; and no one
understands these distinctions, which are
recognized by all true journalists, better
than our contemporary. Our object was
merely to give a piece Of news which
was bound to come out sooner or later.
If any other paper saw fit not to allude
to a matter which was current on the
streets from Chelsea to Fort Pickering it
had a right to go within its shell like a
turtle, and we suppose has a right, &C
cording to its code Of ethics, to come out
and snap afterwards, even il necessary
to 90 around the facts to get in its little
work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
Plenty Of Money.

Last night a young mar giving his
name as William Howard aud claiming
to be a clerk en- route from Little Rock
to st. Louis was arrested on the charge of
being a suspicious character" Howard
had on his person the snug sum of
S2S66O, which is new held 1.-THE station.
house awaiting the result Of his trial.
He was arrested upon the supposition of
having counterfeit money, though his
greenbacks, bank bills, treasury notes,
etc are genuine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
PoIies ronrt.

Recorder Dus this morning transacted
the following business. Andrew Smith
and VIM. Howard, suspicious characters.
cases continued; Walter Cartwright.
Frank Brayser aud VIM. Shines, suspi.
eious characters, each 6ued $25; James
McCurry, suspicious character, fined
S25i D. P. Pearson, disorderly and in
sanity, case continued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
Fire Alarm Apparn,us.

Chief McFadden this morning received
six gongs and four boxes for the FIRE
alarm telegraph, connecting the differ
emit engine'houses and the office of the
hoard of underwriters. The apparatus,
together with the erection of three miles
of wire, cost the city $3.50, W. hope
this will be the means for the establish.
ment Of a general and systematic fire
alarm telegraph such as Nashville and
other cities have. 1t is q want long fol-
10 Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
Intere.tInr Admirnllr Cnneu.

TIE suits OF the Memphis and Vicks.
burg Packet Company, now pending in
the United States Court, will develop a
series of unusually interesting points.
The questions of maritime liens and Of
maritime contracts, the application Of
the general Law relating thereto and the
Interpretation as to the identity or dis.
tiuction between the same will be among
the duestions argued
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

This morning the following individuals
who had been sleeping at the Adams
street s~tation.house we're arrested on the
charge of yagrszcy; John O,Brien,
Baiuey Dickmsn, Robert Byrd, John
Anderson, Hugh Stevens, Henry Ames,
John keenan,, Richard Wilson and Mi.
chael Casey. Hereafter tramps will be
occasionally arrested, or rather drafted,
for the street force.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

Walter Cartwright, Frank BrAyser and
VIM. Shires, the three young men arrest.
ed as suspicious characters, and who
were each fined twenty-five dollars by
the recorder, unless they pay their
fines will have to do business on the
chain-gang, and will remain longer in
Memphis than they desired. They are
neatly dressed and present a good ap.
p%earance. 1t is said that Cartwright's
father formerly resided in this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

HAVING just learned that in order to
be eligible for office a residence of two
years is necessary under the charter oe
the city of Memphis, and having resided
here not quite two years, l withdraw my
name as candidate for Health Officer.
thanking my friends for the kindly inter
est they have taken in me.
j. ". VANCE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
THE CASH HAT STORE.
Where You Save MOney-HOw Prices
are Reduced BY Leldy.
By taking your " change" With you
LeIdy,s Cash bad Store.

By taking your " change" with you
and going to
Leidy's Cash Hat Store,
you will saw money and get the most
fresh and becoming hat in the
trade. Mr.. Leidy has made arrange
meats with a great New York manufac.
hat house, and is able to sell for
cash fine and reliable goods at iobbers'
From February LIST Mr.. Leidy will re-
duce his prices so as to sell a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
&fnYea af Onaf.

Rather than carry over my large stock
of heating stoves | will sell from this on
until further notice my entire stock o.
heating stoves at cost.
1873 JOHN B. FORD, 2l4 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
Choice Red Snappers,
Genuine ReeIfOOt Lake Perch
Victor ID. Fuchs,
30 and Al Jefferson street.

Bankrupt sale of Clothing.
Under an order Of the U. s. District
Court, ] C. Ward d Co. S immense stock
Of fine clothing and gentlemen's furnish.
ing goods is now offered at III Main
street, regardless Of cost. 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

CAPTAIN Sam F. Massey, Of the Sena.
tObia miss } Tidal Wave, is in the city.
Hon. William Youngblood, formerly
United States consul to Mexico, is a
guest at the Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
TOO Low! roc low

TOO Low! TOO LOWg
But they must be sold. 10000
pairs misses and ladies' cloth,
aid, goat and morocco front
and side.Iace shoes bought at
sheriff and bankrupt sales,
just received and must be sOld
at soc ON the dollar. Every.
body c0me. No competition
can be offered at our prices.
KAHN Il FREIBERg,
1859, III, 17B Maln St., cor. Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

DB. ALFRED VooRHIEs makes Q spe.
cialty of treating diseases Of the EYr
and EAR. Office, 1928 Poplar st. 60
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

PrOVenZaIe's Hair Tonic
Cures letter and DandrufI.
SO Jefferson Street. l42
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
TO TAX-PAYERs.
-NOT'TCE.

QY an act Of tho legislature passed March
day Of FebruarySto give all UNPAID tax bills to
constables or sh6riffs for collection. In case
constables or sherifs refuse TO qualify or give
bond, / shall then appoint deputies, and pro-
coed TO levy upon and sell personal property
sufficient to pay taxes, etc. Said collectors
are sllowea by Law four per cent on all bills
collected, ans httygcents for a levy. The Law
does not require me TO give a public notice; l
do this at my own expense, that all who will
avail themselves Of prompt payment may
save four per cent.
l27. 1872 j. j. RAWLINGS, County Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

Fresh Oysters Received Daily.
Y. ID. Fuchs, 80, Al Jefferson st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

NUs S44 MAIN STREET
Is the best known store in Memphis.
The immense thrOngS that flock daily
in and out is evidence enough.
Strange what a little money can
buy. Shoes that formerly took
almost a weeks wages from the
poor, Woodworking woman, she can
now buy at go much less that the
savings will almost get two pair.
Remember the people iudOrSe this,
and come to No. 344 Main street,
Voegeli'S former stand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

John Walsh, Undertakes,
BAL Second st., next p~ostofics. ll5t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
REMOVAL.

A. e. FARMLAND, general
auctiOReer, has removed 10
No. 2S3 Main street, Clay
building. l36
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31
q. L. btRf1er,
Ladies' RefEeshment ParIOr,
2S8 Main, near Jefferson.
100

In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillfsl end tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display of any job Of printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-01-31

Fresh Friday Farrslrs Oy.ters s5o csa
New-York tribune., 1878-03-01
SUING FO9 EXCISE DEPOSITS.

LIQUOR DEALERS Bring SUIT AGAINST THE OLD
AND NEW EXCISE BOARDs. HE GERMAN fX-
CHANGE BANK AND THE CITY.
A court officer entered the Office of the
Board OF Excs, Yesterday afternoon, and informed the
commissioners tat suit mad been brought against them
In The Supreme Cou! at the time serving upOn
them the papcI. The suits TO which the commissioners
are 1nadc defendants is one which Is being watched
IN great inter, by the liquor dealers The plaintiffs
in the suit are two liquor dealers. John McGrntb
OF Thil dave and Observation-Disclosures -cighh-st
and John F. Buhnfalk Of No. 23l East Fifty
nfth-st Included defendants, besides the
two new Excise Commissioners Richard j. Morrison and
Dr Pilip Mcrkle. are CITY Chamberlain J. Nelson Tap
nan, the German Exchange Bank, George ". Norton
Jac0b NJ Patterson and owen Murphy, members OF the
Old Board OF Excise, ana the Mayor Aldermen aud Com
monay OF the city. ihe object OF the suit L. To recover
pussessiOu OF the deposited by The dealers Tor
licenses and is intended test case The complaint
reviews the workings Of the Excise Board previous to
ana after Murphys dealcntiOn, ana claims mat the
dealers paid their money In good ith nd should not he
dcfrauded. Ine report OF the Commissioners oi Ac-
counts Is appended.
Copies the papers I'm the suit and the necessary
iice were served upon others OF the yes
terdav. EI President Morton stated that the proceed
ings did not surprise him. Mr. Patterson and himself
were thinking Just after Murphys flight OF bringing suit
agaus for letting Murphy alone draw out the
money he STOLE