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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-27

"A WoMAN's SAD DowNFALL-Drtnk and
O!tnm Bring Refined Lazy to InsdniiU
ana the Station House.-As Officer Hunt Of
the twenty ninth precinct was patroling his
peat on Thursday night, he saw a tall, hand
some lady, clothed in only a white lace wran-
re, and wooden cloak, acting very strang Nv
ppear he corner Of 23d street and BROADWAY
MOI he n, able to quiet her or obtain her al
d Hos oe th Ulcer was compelled to arrest her
and She was t. ken to the Both street station,
Honse where ~ y letters were found tightly
cenched in her t.sa>t She gave her name as
Mrs. Nellie Judson Of No. lS1 ives, 2Sd street
Mrs. Juison's history IS a sad one. The
daughter Of highly respectable parents; when
quite young she married a prominent sporting
character, against whom an action for divorce
Is now pending. Since the beginning OF her
domestic difficulties, she has allowed the mat
ter 10 piey upon her mind, and resorted to the
use Of opium and strong drink. Yesterday
morning at the Jefferson Market Court she ap-
peared perfectly craZed, and Justice Murray
committed her to the Island for six months
On hearing her sentence Mrs. Judson tore the
papers from the hand Of the Judge and swore
she would commit suicide before she would be
subjected to such degradation. Removed TO
cell. she became hySteric2i, and afterward
attempted TO hang herself with a portion Of her
dress. Deputy Warden Hagen and Clerk La
fay removed her TO the hospital. where she as
saulted nurse, and became so violent That
she had to be placed in a strait jacket. Mrs.
Judson owns several pieces of real estate in
Brooklyn, and is lady of refinement and
many COMPLIMENTARY Express, eth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-27
TUE GRAAT
BOSTON sHO.H AUCTION HOUSE,,
10I Pennsyl, 'ants Auenwe.
SIGN OF THE h ED FLAG.
DOES NO DOUBT LEAD TIL, SHOE TRADE
THIS SIDE OF BOSr,)N.

ATTENTION, LADIESf
A large lot Of LADIES NEWPORT FREbSCd
HEEL and SANDAL SLIPPERS. all Of
frst-class quality, made from the best II
French kid, which have been slightly dam
aged by the great, heavy storm yeSLertay.S
August 9th, will be sold At great sacrifice
ut the
BOSTON SHOE AUCTION HOUSE,
49f Pennsylvania ArenMe.
LEOPOLD RICHOLD, Proprietor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
Recent Publications.

The Adventures of an American Consul
Abroad. By Luigi Monti Boston: Lee &
Shepard; Portland: Dresser & Mcclellan. J
This simple story is nothing less than perfect
in its way-so perfect, so simple, so thoroughly
lfe-like that it seems impossible that Signor
Monti should quite appreciate, himself how
admirable is his success. Mr.. Samuel Sample
ton, who narrates his ex periences as consul at
Verdecuerno, is fair and favorable represent
atve of our New England men; and his char
acter is drawn with great skill, humor and en-
tire freedom from exaggeration. The book is
written with a purpose: to point out in a pleas
ant manner some of the difficulties and embar
rassments that beset our consuls ia minor ports
often insufficently paid, SO that the hospitali.
ties and courtesies their position obliges them
to offer, and the necessary daily expenses of
living are in excess of their official salary. On
the other hand, Mr.. Sampleton frankly admits
that not few of his troubles arose from his
want OF familiarity with the language and lack
of knowledge of the customs of his consulate
This little work of Signor Months will do q
very great service to our country and her rep
resentatives abroad in its kindly, bright and
very entertaining delneation of consular life.
If one wishes to read it as fiction it is not less
agreeable. 1t is more natural and much more
refined than the new school of possessive pro-
noun stories, and the reader finds himself
heartily enlisted for Mr.. Sampleton and his
wife-ohagrlned at the Sights and mortifca-
tions that they sometimes encountered, and
not less glad than they at their turns of good
fortune. 1t would seem at first almost in.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
The Potter Resolution Again.

The Democratic House instead Of takin
measures to guard against the repitition of
disputes like those which attended the Presi-
dental election of 1876, is delaying the pub.
lie business and prolonging its session In an
attempt to overthrow settlement proposed
and adopted by the Democrats and arrived at
as the only possible solution of dangerous
and disturbing question. The Democratic
majority of the House does not ask for full,
free and fair investigation of the election OF
1876. 1t unanimously resists every endeavor
to broaden the scope Of the Potter resolution
so as to cover frauds or attempts at fraud in
other States than Florida and Louisiana.
We must bear in mind that the Republicans
while believing it to be for the best interests
of the country that the old dispute should not
be reopened do not oppose full investiga-
tion, and that only the Democrats insist that
the inquiry shall be limited to two States, and
the evidence which proves the attempt OF Mr..
Tilden and his friends to carry the election
by intimidation, bribery and corruption be ex-
cluded. The Republican party has no reason
to dread ample and impartial inquiry, for it
knows that it can show state of affairs in
the whole South which made a free election
impossible, and prevented the use of the
ballot by Republicans. 1t knows, too that it
can prove the grossest attempts at corrup-
ton on the part of the Democratic leaders.
1t only protests against partisan lnvestiga-
ton conducted not for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the truth but with the object of max
ing political capital. That the proposed in
quiry is unfair and insufficient is the well
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

"The very man OF all others who has the
deepest interest in a sound currency, and
,cho suffers most by mischieuous legislation in
money matters, is the man aoh0 earns his dai-
ly bread 6y his daily toll. a deprecated cur
rency, sudden changes of prices, paper money
falling betaoeen morning and noon, and fall
ling still loaoer betoeen noon and night, these
things constitute the uery hdruest time of spec
ulators, and Of the aohole race of those auho are
at once idle and crgfty. a disor-
dered currency is one of the greatest political
euils. 1t undermines the rirtues necessaryfor
the support Of the social system, and encour-
ages propensities destructive to its hnppiness
1t ,cars against industry, tragqlity and econ-
omy, and it fosters the evil spirits of e1trar-
agance and speculation. Of all the contri-
uancss for cheating the ldboring classes of
mankind, none has been more efectual than
that sohich deludes them ,vith paper money.
This is the most efeetual Of intentions to fer
tiaze the rich man s fields by the saueat Of the
poor mans broo. Ordinary tyranny, oppres.
sion, eIcessive taxation, these bear lightly up
on the mass OF the community, compared aoith
fraudulent currencies and the robberies COM
mitted by deprecated paper."-Daniel
Webster
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
Reasons Why All Should Use the
ReactjOnary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense
every man or woman in every walk of life.
furnishes an exercise which may and should be in
troduced into every house; which may be practiced
both sexes, all ages, and degrees of strength or
weakness, alone or in company. No one can say too
much in praise of it, and no one can afford to do
without It. All who investigate thoroughly, use it.
and consider it Invaluable and Indispensable. 1t is
the SAFEST simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered. No claim is set up for it
which is unscientifc or impracticable,
GeneraI.-It is the best of rest 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its use. 1t strains
no portion OF the system 1t directs the vital forces
to the affected parts. By its use the health is easily
maintained. The purchase of Reactionary LITTER
is the best kind of economy. The convenience of
having one In the house is very great.
Mind and Brain. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the brain, and renders it more active
and efficient in all its operations.
sieep.-ft is the simplest and safest narcotic. r.
is the most natural and probably the best means Of
inducing sound and refreshing sleep. -
Nerves.-It is wonderful tonic to the ubola
nervous system. 1t is most eficaeious remedy in
paralysis, if t,ken in time. -
Lungs, Throat and Voice. 1t gives snecial
expansion and greater mobility to the chest: en-
ton, and brings the voice more fully under control
equal. " A"' no
Exercise-Iti is the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best form of physical
culture and developement in the safest, easiest
most thorough and expeditions manner 1t is
9etter than the gymnasium, and free from its
than boating, and infinitely better than drugs in
majority OF chronic Diseases 1t rounds and hardens
the muscles, and educates them into ever ready
Ia1thful and efficient servants of the will,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
Books Received.

Deceivers Ever. A Novel. By Mrs. H. Lovett
Cameron, author of outlets Guardian" Paper.
116 pp., 80 cents. New York: Harper 81 Brothers,
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmon.
Less Black than We're Painted. A Novel.
By James Payn, author Of cat Her Mercy sc.
Paper, 1879 pp, cents New York: Harper s.
Brothers. Portland; LoIing, Short & Harmon.
The Reading Club and Handy Speaker.
Edited by George M. Baker No. s. Cloth, 81 pp.,
80 cents. Boston: Lee & Shepard. Portland: Dres-
ser, Mcclellan & Co.
Adventures of a Consul Abroad. By "Sam-
uel Sampleton Esq.," late United States Consul at
Verdecuerno. Cloth, 40 PIP. Boston: Lee 8
Shepard. Portland: Dresser, Mcclellan s. Co.
The Fall of Damascus. An Historical Novel
By Charles Wells Russell. Cloth, 2s7 pp. Boston:
Lee s. Shepard. Portland: Dresser, Mcclellan s.
Co.
A Year Worth Living. A Story of place and
of people one cannot afford not to know. By
William M. Baker, author of ''The New Timothy
&c. Cloth. 1926 PIP. Boston: Lee s. Shepard
Portland: Dresser, Mcclellan s. Co.
The Youths Healih-Book. By the author of
the Bazaar Books of "Health,'' "Decoruu" and
"The Household" Half-Hour Series. Paper, 221
pp., 25 cents. New York; Harper s. Brothers.
Portland: Loring, Short & Harmon.
The Voyage and Adventures of vasco de
CANA. By George M. Towle. Young Folks
Series. Cloth, illustrated 29i pp, Sl.50. Boston:
Lee 6 Shepard. Portland: Dresser, Mcclellan s.
Co.
Current Discussion. Collection from the
Chief English Essays on Questions OF the Time.
Edited by Edward L. Burlingame. Vol. H. Cues
tions Of Belief. Cloth. 800 pp, so. New York:
G. P. Pntnam's Sons. Portand Loring, Short &
Harmon.
Our Revenue System and the Civil Service.
Shall They be Reformed? By Abraham L. Earle
With preface by Prof. William G. Sumner. Econo-
mic Monographs. No. v. Paper, Al pp., 25 cents.
New York: G. P. Putnams Sons. Portland Lor-
ing, Short s. Harmon.
The Records of Living Officers of the U. 8.
Navy and Marine Corps. Compiled from Of
fetal sources by Lewis r. Hamersby, (late Lieu
tenant U. S. Marine Corps). Third Edition, re-
vised, with numerous additions. Cloth, 4O3 pp.
Philadelphia: j. B. Lippincott s. Co.
The Art Of sketcl,ing from Nature. By
Thomas Rowbotham, author of the cart of Land
scape Painting in Water Colors." With twenty
seven Illustrations by Thomas L. Rowbotham. ke-
Vived by Susan Carter of the Cooper union'
Boards, IA pp, 81. New York: g. p. Putnams
Sons. Portland; Loring, Short .S Harmon
France and the United States: Their fres-
ent Commercial Relations Considerso
with Reference 10 Treaty OF Heciproei'
~. Comprising Papers by NJ. Me nier, Leon Chat-
teau, Parke Goodwin, and j. s. Moore. Econo-
mic Monographs, No. TX. Paper, A pp, 20 cents.
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Portland; Lor-
ing, Short q Harmony
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

As very important source of strength
and security, cherish public credit. One
method of preserving it is to use it as
sparingly as possible; avoiding occasions
of expense by cultivating peace, but re.
membering also that timely disbursements
TO prepare for danger frequently preven
much greater disbursements TO repei il !:
avoiding likewise the accumulation of
debt. not only by shunniDg occasions of
expense, but by vigorous exertions in time
of peace to discharge the debts which un-
avoidable wars may have occasioned, not
ungenerousfy throwing upon posterity the
burden which we ourselves ought 10 bear.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
Convention of the Reform Clubs
STATE OF MAINE.

The Quarterly Convention of the Reform Clubs of
the State of Maine will be held at
Norway, ON Wednesday and Thursday,
June 5th and 9th.
Fuily approaching the good results arising from
our earnestness and sincerity in this great and gori
ous work. we earnestly hope that all the Clubs in the
State will be fully represented, keeping in mind our
motto, "Charity for all, and malice toward none."
One and one-thffd fare for the round trip on the NJ
C.R.R.
Return tickets will be furnished by the Secretary
fol the Portland s. Ogdensburg, Portland g. Roches-
ter and Grand Trunk Railroads.
Per order State Committee.
FRANK KENDRICK, President.
GEO. W. MURCH, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
JAMES BUCHANAN.

"Such medium (irredeemable paper mon
ey,) has always been liable to fuctuation. Its
value is constantly changing; and these
changes, often great and sudden, expose in-
dividuals to great loss, are the source of ruin
Gus speculations, and destroy all confidence
between man and man. Chief Justice Mar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

"a seturn to specie payments at the earli-
est possible period compatible with due re-
gard to all interests concerned, should ever
be kept i'm view. Fluctuations i'm the value
of currency are always injurious, and to
reduce these fluctuations to the lowest pos
sible point will always be a leading pur
pose i'm wise legislation. Converribility,
prompt and certain convertibility into
coin is acknowledged TO be the best and
suresI safeguard against them.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

"The loss aohich Americd has sustained, since
the peace, from the pestilential effects of ire
deenaable paper money, on the necessary CONT
dence betceen men, on the necessary confidence IL,
Mepublic councils, on the industry and morals of
the people and on the character of republican qov-
ernnaent, constitute an enormous debt against the
States charyeable NTH this unadUased measure,
soh,ch must remain ussatisfed, or rather 1t is an
accumulation ofguilt sobich can be erpiated no
otheracise than By voluntary sacrifice on the" al
tar of justice of the po,oer Which has been the in
strun,ent CT it.-Jdnaes Madison.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
HAMILTON.

(paper money! tends to aggrauate the
inequality Of fortunes; to make the rich richer
and the poor poorer, to multiply nabobs and
paupers, and to deepen ana widen the gulf
as H. Benton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
CITY OF PORTLAND.
PROPOSALS FOR BRICKS

WILL be received at the City Clerks office by the
w undersigned until THURSDAY, the 23d inst,
at O'Clock p NJ for furnishing the city with three
hundred thousand (s00,000,) more or less, good,
sound. straight, hard burned bricks for sidewalks;
to be delivered through the season at such times and
At such places as may be designated by the Street
The Committee reserve the right to reject any or
all bids they may consider for the interest Of the
city. HANSON S. CLAY,
Chairman Committee on Streets Sidewalks and
Bridges may16d7t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

"Capital may be produced by Industry and
accumulated by economy, but only jugglers
will propose to create it by legerdemain tricks
with paper" r."-Thomas Jefferson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

Paper emissi ms by the government are
of n nature SO Liable to abuse, may say
SO certain TO be abused, that the wisdom of
the government will be shown by never
trusting it.e elf w th SO ucing and dam
gerOus a power
ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY Is.

we 90 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 preserve com
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
For Sale at CorI,am,.

ANE half Of nice two-story house, pleasantly
~ situated at the village. in the immediate Vi
cinity Of the Normal Sehsol, within two minutes
walk Of the depot The lot contains about halt an
acre, on which are fruit trees. The house contains
ten rooms, in good repair; .exesllent cellar, and
plenty of water. Will be sold low. Terms easy.
Apply to S. G. BOLTON dorham, Me-, or e. g.
BOLTON, No. 23S Fore street, Portland, Me.
my8 dtf1v*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
FOR SALE.

yasHE "Woodman House" at Pine Point, Scarboro.
l. Fine location, new house, has good run of GUS
tom. or may be easily arranged for 4 summer resi-
dence for two families. Tor particulars call ad-
dress WIN. f., ,WOODMAN. on the premises, or
JOS, B. WOODMAN,
my14d2w$ Buxton, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
City of Portland.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Joint Standing
IN Committee on Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges
will meet at the junction of Sheridan and Congress
Streets on SATURDAY, the 25th day Of May instant,
parties interested and fix the grade of Sheridan
Street from Congress to Adams Street.
Per order of Committee,
myl7d8t HANSON S. CLAY, Chairman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

a paper currency is great curse to any
people and a particular curse to the laborer
Of any country, for its depreciation alyays
falls upon the laborer.-Andreu jackson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

IT is wise to bear in mind that the number
ofSouthern claimants is constantly increas-
ing, and that the Southerners are filing their
claims upon the Treasury against the day
when the Democratic paymasters shall come
g..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

Irredeemable paper money ''converts the
business of society into a mere lottery; and
when the collapse comes, as come il must,
IL casts labOrers cut of em plOyment. crush
es manufacturers and merchants and
ruins thousands of honest, industrious
ciaiZens.o
LANES BUCHANAN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
House for Sale.

A TWO story house, II rooms, arranged for two
"A families; lot 40xi12 fronting two streets, house
Row rents for $a30 This property vail be sold ut
liberal discount and lilsraf terns Of payment
Price 81 200; $3.50 cash. hahacs in monthly install
ments Of $25 Good nsghborhood, near horse cars
in western part of city. Apply to =. q. PATTER-
SON, No. 3793 Congress- street. my11d2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
CITY OF PORTLAND.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
May 9th, 1873.
ORDERED. That the Plans of Numbers as re-
~ ported by the City Civil Engineer for the
following streets, viz:
Adams, Anderson, Beckett,
Briggs, Carlton, Cleaves, Emer-
SON. Fox, Greenleaf, Hancock,
Hammond, Hill, Montgomery,
May, MOuntfOrt, Morning, Mum
JOY, Monument. North, Neal, Sum-
mer. salem, Turner, Vaughan.
vesper: Warren, West and VIM
thrOp streets,
be and the same are hereby accepted and the num-
beIs adopted and that the City Clerk give notice by
publishing in the daily papers OF this city, to all par
ties interested that the Ordinance in relation to
Numbering Streets will be strictly enforced; this or
der to take effect and after June 1st A. D., 1875
Read and passed.
Attest, HI. ROBINSON, Clerk.
true copy.
Attest, h. I. ROBINSON, City Cler6.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE, May 7, 1878.
10 oil whom it may concern; Notice is hereby
gwen, as required by the aforesaid Order which is
made part of this notice.
Attest H. I. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
myV dtd
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PROPOSALS.
TO CONTRACTORS.

10 OON TLAO IOHS.
SEALED proposals will be received at the office of
y the undersigned In Gorham, until three o'clock
P. M, on SATURDAY, the first day of June, for
furnishing the materials and erecting the Normal
School Building according to the plans and specica
tions Of F. H. Fassett, Architect.
Proposals will be received for the several depart
ments OF the work, or for the entire contract as
parties may choose to make.
The right is reserved to reject all proposals not sat
isfactory.
Plans and specifications can be seen at the Office Of
f. II. Fassett, Portland, or at my office.
GEO. b. EMERY
Secretary of the Building Committee.
GOrham, Nav 18th. 1878. mv15dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

EVERY regular attache of the PRE3s is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersignec by Stanley T,
Puiien, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer a favor upon US by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
ournal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18

THOSE ex-Confederates take a great in
terest in the reorganization and re-
duction of the army. Their attempt to Grip
pie it has suspicious look,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-18
TO LET.

Two good front rooms i'm Me.
chanic Hall Building, suit able for
Doctors or Lawyers Enquire of
GEO. A HAR MON.
JeWelIer, Mechanic Building.
feb27 diff
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REAL ESTATE.

EV to lean on first class Real Estate
MIN - 4 Security, in Portland, OF Vi
cinity. Rents collected, taxes paid, &c. on Com
Real Estate. 379a Congress Street. no18dtf