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The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

Sunday night conversation; dramatis persona
theological student and two juniors; subject,
the existence of angels. First junior: "Ths
Bible endorses the belief in angels; you know
the prayer of one of the apostles, angels and
ministers of grace defend u.s." Theological
student: THAT is not ia the Bible" Second
Junior: "Of course 1t isn't: it's ia the book of
Common Prayer, and that is no authority"
Universal assent.-Harudrd Crimson.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

P. T. Barnum is said TO have remembered
124 editors In his will. We'd like our giraffe
now, before Barnum dies.-T Free Prsss-We
don't expect to get anything more than the
gnus, but we're not proud.-ComI. Aauertiser
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
Reasons Why All Should Use the
Reacti0nary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense
every man woman in every walk of life.
furnishes an exercise which may and should be in
troduced into every house; which may be practiced
at all seasons, in all kinds of weather, by persons of
both sexes, all ages, and degrees of strength or
much in praise of it, and no one can afford to do
without it. All who investigate thoroughly, 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.
General.-It is the best of rest. 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its use. 1t strains
portion OF the system. 1t directs the vital forces
to the affected parts. By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase of a 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.-It is the simplest and safest narcotic, 1t
is the most natural and probably the best means of
inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It is wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. 1t is most eficaeious remedy in
paralysis if t,,ken in time.
Lungs, Throat and Voice. 1t gives special
expansion and greater mobility to the chest; en-
ton, and brings the voice fully under control
As preventive and of lung diseases it has no
equal.
Exercise-It is the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best form of physical
culture and development in the safest, easiest,
most thorough and expeditions manner. 1t is
better than the gymnasium, and free from its
than boating, and infinitely better than drugs in a
majority of chronic diseases. 1t rounds and hardens
the muscles, and educates them into ever ready,
faithful and efficient servants of the will.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
BUSINESS CARDS.
MATT ADAMS.
Constable for Portland.
Coroner for Cumberland County,
sII.2 EXCHANGE STREET.

Service of precepts of all kinds speciality Con-
fdental advice given, and services rendered in the
detection and arrest of criminals. Business attended
to at all hours,
jams DIT
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
PROPOSALS.
TO CONTRACTORS.

TO CONTR
GEALED proposals will be received at the office Of
- 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. W
The right is reserved to reject all proposals not sat
isfactory. Nv 'N'
Plans and specifications can be seen at the Office OF
F. H. Fassett, Portland, or at my Office.
GEO. b. EMERY,
Secretary of the Building Committee.
Gorham May 18th, 1878. Dy15dtd
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

contingency. Its temper is unmistakable.
If its terms are accepted, peace will follow.
Otherwise 1t will 90 to war. 1t has no dis
position to hasten a conflict, for every days
delay adds to its strength. If concessions
are made they must come from Russia, and
Russia is not in conplaisant mood. The
Russians believe that they have fairly earned
all they claim In the treaty with Turkey, and
will yield no material advantage. They are
probably better prepared to go to war to-day
than they have been for years. Under these
conditions with both parties to the quarrel
implacable, peace seems to be out of the
question.
1t is altogether probable that the first hos
tile move will be made by Russia. She can
i'll afford to wait, for she knows that DELAY is to
the advantage of England that the Turkish
amies are fast recognizing. Apparently she is
waiting until she can make sure of the neu-
trality of the other powers. Assured of that
she will seize Constantinople and war will st
once begin. Any prediction as to the issue of
the conflict is mere guess work.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

No one can fancy the feelings of a newspa-
per man when he hears delinquent subscriber
whom he has but twenty-four hours before
vainly impoted to 'ssttle that little BILL" yell
out on Sunday, "Pat me down $50 for the good
of the canse," when they ara 'rsising the
church debt. Hudson Riuer Chronicle.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
CITY OF PORTLAND.

CITY OF PORTLAND.
In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
May 9th, 1873.
ARDERED. That the Plans of Numbers as re-
~ ported by the City Civil Engineer for the
following streets, viz:
Adams, Anderson, Beckett,
Briggs, Carlton, CIeaves, 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 Win.
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
der to take effect and after June ist A. D., 1873.
Read and passed.
Attest, II. l. ROBINSON, Clerk.
A true copy.
Attest, H. I. ROBINSON, City Cler6.
CITY CLERKS OFFICE, May Z, 1878.
To all whom it may concern; Notice is he eby
gwen, required by the Aforesaid Order, which is
made part of this notice.
Attest, H. ], ROBINSON, City Clerk,
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The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

Pet and hobby Showing that Chinamauiaos
have their affections like other people) Doro-
thy-"Oh, mother! love you better than sill
yer and better than goldP' Mother-"And
better than blue china, Dorothy?" Dorothy
cater slight hesitation )-'Yss, mother! better
than blue China" Mother (much moyed)-
"D-d d-d darlingl'
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
BOARD.
Board.

Board.
1.-TWO single gentlemen can obtain board 10 a pri-
Il vate family, five minutes from City Hall, large
airy front room. Address Box TIT.
ap3 dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

The great celebrity of our FEN TAG TOBAC
Go has caused many limitations thereof to be placed
on the Market we therefore caution all Chewers
against purchasing such limitations
All dealers buying or selling other plug tobacco
bearing hard or metallic label, render themselves
liable TO the penalty of the Law. and all persons
violating our trade marks are punishable by fine
and imprisonment sEE ACT OF CON
a. REs- AUG. "a, 1876
The genuine OkILs.AD TEN TAG TO.
BACCO can be distinguished by a TAN TAG
on each lump with the word LORHLLARD
stamped thereon.
Over . .Oss tons tobacco sold in 1877, and
nearly 3 OGO persons employed in factories
Taxes paid Government in s5s about S3 500
600, and during past ~ years, over S2O, ,O8O,-
600
These gods sold by all jlbbers at manufacturers
rates.
The Tin Tag Smoking Tobacco Is second to
none" in aroma, mildness, purity and quality.
mar5 eod6w3m
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
LOST AND FOUND.

Lost,
A PAIR of steel bowed spectacles, in russell
N leather case. They are of no use to any one
except the owner. A liberal reward well be paid If
returned tnIDs to 9. E. DEEElNG O co; l..
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

The Iowa Poulterer's Association sends as
circular with the request that we hand it to
some enthusiastic chicken fancer',. The
most enthusiastic Chicken fancier" IN Bur-
lington has been in Jail ever since the last
dark of the moon, but we'll hand in the circu-
lar to the sheriff for him. He'll get it.-Ra,o T.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
TO LET.

Small TenementS to Let.
IONVENIENT for small families; Sebago water
~ and good sewerage. Apply to E. j. WHIT
NEY at this office, or W. n. CONANT at p. g R. r.
Office, near Grand Trunk Station. my22dtt
TO Let,
A GOOD tenement Of i've rooms at So Chestnut st
"A Enquire of F. W. BUXTON,
my2ldtf corner Chestnut and Oxford SITS.
TO LET.
nNE Of the best offices on Exchange Street.
" Enquire Of GEO. A. WHITNEY & CO.,
my14dtf No. 40 Exchange Street.
To Let.
HOUSE on lins of Horse Railroad in Woodfords
II Corner containing seven rooms all in good re-
pair. Enquire of j. II. REED,
my4dtf Wosdford's Corner.
Offices To Let.
l721.O CONGRESS St., ever Q: M. Elders
4 . IL store, large office, fronting on
Congress st and smaller ONCE fronting on Centre
ST. very desirable tor almost any business, and can
be connected. Enquire OF X. c. ANDREWS,
my13eod4w 81 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

1t was the proprietor of an American lunch.
counter who said:-T care not who makes the
laws of the country, il I may make its sand
wiches." And he finished hammering out the
bottom of one, welded the upper crust down to
it, brazed the edges tempered and laid 1t
in the sun, and filled out blank burial permit
while he waited for the next customer.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
Stock and Stand for Sale.

sEyHE subscriber wishing to make change in bus
Il iness offers his stock and stand situated in No.
Yarmouth, Me-, near "Walnut Hill" The stock
consists the usual variety kept in country stores
For further particulars enquire OF CHAS.
MCLA UGHLIN & co, 81 Commercial ST., Portland,
or the subscriber on b premises.
my10eodti&w STANWOOD.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
WANTS..
A STUART. Aetiyo ROW

A Smart, Active Boy.
I e YEARS Of age, wants smploYnsnt on a farm.
.lO or in a. hotel, Office, store or tastory Can
drive team and take care Of horse Please direct
"CHARLES NICHOLAS, Portland Daily Press OF
fee," Portland, Me. my2Ieod2t*
Horse Wan ted.
WANTED. sound, kind, prompt driving Fam.
w lily HOrsc, entirely safe for ladies' to drive
weighing about 1000 pounds. Please address, with
full particulars and pIice, CARRYALL,
my1sd1W* Press Office.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24

subscriber asks "How to scald goosep
There are several methods. Perhap, the besl
way would he to wait until some evening when
the goose comes around to serenade your
daughter. and while he is in the midst of
water on his head from the secoud-story win
dow.-NorTistoaoa Herald.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06
An Important Proposition.

We present to-day to our readers the
proposition of the Bancroft Brothers to
furnish the City with water at a cheap
-r rate than is now paid, and besides
the saving of money to the city which
may be urged in favor of the proposal,
we::would have purer and better water.
This is evident nom the fact that tn"
wafer would be pumped from the creek
at point north ofthe Rockford mills and
thereby escape the drainage from those
mills, St. Augu 'tn- Mills, Riddles
mills and the Wilmington d Brandy
wine Cemetery. We bespeak of our
leaders a careful psrusal of the propo-
sition made by the Messrs. Bancroft.
1t relates to a matter which interests
every citizen Of Wilmington, high or
low, rich or poor, white or black. All
want pure water and it is evident that
we never can have it while it is pumped
up from the head of tide water and sur
rounded by large manufactures where
chemicals are used in large quantities
and where large cemetery, fast filling
up slopes down to the edge of the stream
that supplies our drinking water. Bad
a. this state of affairs now is, it will
never be better, for as population in.
trea5es and manufactures spring up on
the Brandywine, the water must become
uore sluggish and impure. The works
will have to be removed yhow before
many years, and there probably will
he no time when they can be removed
with less expense to the city than dur
ing the next year. For the present
however We again ask careful perusal
and Judgment upon the proposition OF
the Messrs. Bancroft, and then action
in accordance with that judgment must
follow.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06
The Train n-wrscker's case.

II the same principle is carried out in
the case OF Harley &. Brown. now be
ing tried at New Castle for tho murder
Of four men, by throwing railroad til
across the ira TX, that was successfully
urged in the case of West, who mur.
dered the negro Turner, at Dover, a
few years ago, it is hard TO see how
Brown can he convicted. In the West.
Turner case, it will be recollected, that
West got his life insured for large
amount aud then looked around for q
victim that he might murder, and burn
the body that the skeleton might be
exhibited to the insurance companies
as his remains, that his wife might re
4lze on the insurance policies. Not
finding white man to suit his purpose
he got Turner, and after numbering
him he set the building Oh fire, but be.
fore tn headlesS trunk was consumed,
til. neighbors put out the fire, and the
plot was exposed. West, who had fled,
,oon returned and gave himself up,
admitting that he had killed Turner,
but in self defence. There being no
evidence against West, but his own
confession, it was urged by ex-senator
salisbury, now Chancellor of the
state, that part of his confession
could not lie used without taking it all
and this idea prevailing West escaped
the gallows, and was only convicted OF
arson i'll setting the building Oh fire,
ior which he was imprisoned two
years.
Brown admits that he put the tie
across the track, but with no malicious
latent, and there being no evidence to
'lisprove this admission, part of
his confession cannot be used without
taking it all. The first part admits
his guilt, but the last part takes away
the malice aiorethought, that is required
to constitute murder and therefore up.
on the same ground that West was
Harley e. Brown should he
cleared also, and this upon prec"
dent established by one of the abl-st
criminal lawyers of the State and now
high judicial position,
There certainly should not he onr in
OF the law for West and
another for Brown.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

THE DISTRICT Conference which has
been in session in Asbury church dur
ing the past two days has been one o
unusual interest, much more SO than
any District Conference held since theiI
establishment. II took the nature OF
an annual conference except that the
Presiding Elder took the place Of the
Bishop, and there were no appoint
ments made TO circuits and stations.
1t was All important conference espe-
cially to the candidates for exhorters S
and local preach .r' 5 license who had to
strict examination.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

not much hope that he will get in
again with the consent of the people OF
Massachusetts,, it is only natural that
he should make up his mind to try
fr something that is in the gift of the
psople of the nation. That he should
succeed is not impossible; but the
chances seem hardly worth spending
much money upcn.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

lNHENIcEsr Pills tAKrH ARe.,R. sIMMs
VEGETABLE !. I.h fiLLe. They re,,,
'tpe. sicken orweak2n n their o. ,eration. ane
one" they are the hret 'ils ever offered e..
"ciaily for aged peo 'e. They are splcr
id Liver cure and elegant purgatlvc medi
ine. They operate 'rasantly and mildly
Ut thoroughly and cctualIy, They cur
{ onstipation or COST oness. Piles, Sic
..cadache, BilOusness, Weak Bowels. biz,
ess, Vertigo, Weak Nerves. ali Liver aitec-
tions, general Aches over the system, they
lake better appetite, and in rheumatism
Neuralgia and Headache, In connection wit.
our Celebrated Pain Searcher very speed,
cure is obtained. We have over 1000 reierer
"rs of these pills. Elegantly sugar coated z,
rnnts box, or lve buxes Tor 81. Sent by mail
i,uneiIa' DEPOT Fourth and King streets,
Wilmington Del. Philadelphia Depot e05
y rch street. Sold bv iea ers and at count,
ores
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06
THOMAS NJ. WIER'k

l. NEW PRICE LIST
Sugars as low ~ cents. White Sugar a,
cents, 8 ca rs Of Tomatoes. first class, 20 cts.
cans OF Table Peaches. .k cts: : 2bs Of Honey,
"a cts: plasse OF Jelley. 26 ct :: 3bs PrInes,
% cts; ms OF Pluns, 25 cts; rs OF ~ nee
Meat, % cts; Ans ot A Butter, - cts: 2fs
Pealed Pcacl es, rs cts: bits ef Peaches, halvrs,
% cts. 6hs OF New Peaches, quarters, 25 cts ;
Pumpkins. 10 cts. - cans Bakers Corn. % cts :
Siardines, 10 els; 3fs fine new Raisins rs cts I;
4ibs of Currants, new. % cts: Citron. new, per
IL, 70 cts; 2bs Iced Fruit Cake. 25 cts: 2hs
toitea Cakes, 25 cts; Macaroons. per n ~ cts !:
3bs Soda Crackers. - cts. 3hs Of Oyster
hackers, rs cts; Sas Cat Meal, 25 cts. Ens
Sliced Apples. 25 cts; iood Apples per b..
cts; Ans New Rice, 25 cts; 3h Excellent
hcese, % cts; Blackberries cts; French
Pe9s Is cts, per can; Preserved Pine Apples,
is cts. n D.: New Hemluy & cts n Qt.: Now
Peas cts. per qt.; Split Peas s cts. pdf at; 4h
Corn Starc't, 25 cts; 5fbs good Starch 25 cts.
Gao" Chow and Pickles 10 cts a bottle /: The
hest Gatsup IN the world Is cts. a gallon: good
solid Packed Batter for family use, % cts IL
n. All the best Syrups as low as can be
"ought and Soap the same. We have had a
treat run on our 10 cent Coiiee-give II trial.
our Flour is so good nd so low we va mt all 10
give a trlhl at 10 90 per barrel Il can't be
beat. Good Corn 8 cts. per can; Washing
trystal bets dDz.: fine Irish Duce ID cts
a n.
Come to 1909 Market street for bargains.
fHOS, NJ. "lER. l4,V Market street VII
ningtoD. Del. pvl5lm
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

The decision in the New York courts
in favor Of the citizenship of the Chi
pese has alarmed the Pacific coast, and
it is stated that the California delpga-
tion will at once press the passage of
the h,l now pending in the House pro-
hibitinp the naturalization of China
men. CONSIDERING the outrageous
manner in which the Mongolians have
sren abused in California, the poll
tc'ans Of that State may well fear
the result Of giving John the ballot.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

SOME DAYS AGO We intmated that
tAeie might be some chance for Draper
y ilo murdered Wilson at Middletown
TO escape the, gallows, as his victim
Ike himself was a colored man. The
jnry brought IN verdict yesterday Of
ourd-r in the second degree, which
r,nsigds Draper to Imprisonment for
tie. The verdict was, We believe. a
just one, and were the same kind OF JUS
nee meted out between black and white.
there could be no canse for complaint.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

GEN. W. I. SHERMAN, in his annual
r"port, is of the opinion that in twenty
ears hence the population of the
'nited States will reach $4,000, 900.
lie further says that the total number
81 Indians at present is 222, 200. Tn
der military management, which he
r commends, he thinks all future trou.
lie conld he stopped and the danger of
indian outbreaks entirely prevented.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

The PENINSULA Ship Canal is begin.
ming to interest Baltimore and the peo.
pie Of the Eastern shore of Maryland SC
much that several meetings have been
recently held at various points on the
Chesapeake where it IS in any way teas
Ible to cOnstrue into western termin-
rs. AS but one point on Delaware Bay
has been proposed for the Eastern ter
minus no opposition Seems to be- raised
against the mouth of the Broadkiln near
Lewes, carrying off the honor. A gen
tleman present at meeting held at
Queenstown on Wednesday found many
circumstances in favor Of what is gen
orally known as the Queenstown route.
Queenstown is little town in Queen
Anne's county, almos directly facing
the mouth Of the Chester river. and the
mouth of the Patapsco likewise.
On the opposite side of the river, un-
der the lee of Eastern Neck Island, safe
anchorage with very deep water may
be found, while the long arm of Love
Point, OIL Kent Island, completely land
locks the bay, at the bottom Of which
Queenstown is situated. The Delaware
terminus of this proposed route would
he Lewes and the Delaware Breakwater
the best and most cost Y artif cial har-
b'r IN the United States. The distance
( ON Baltimore to the Break water bv
this route is estimated to be o.,a hum
'red miles. which is Just about the dis
tance Of Philadelphia from the same
point.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

The Annual Volumes of HARPER's BAZAR
in neat cloth binding, will be sent ny ex.
press, tree OF expense provided the freight
does not exceed one dollar per volumc), lor
$,W each. A complete Set, comprising
Eleven Volumes. sent on receipt otcash at the
rate OF S51b per volume, freight mt expense OF
purchaser.
Clo4 Gases for each volume suitable for
binding will be sent by mail, postpaid. on
receipt Of 81 each.
Pemitfances should be made by Post Ofiic.
Money order or Draft to avoid chance 0. lose.
Newspapers are not to copy this ADVERTISE
ment without the express order Of HARPER &
BROTHERS. Address,
HARPER & BROTHERS, New York.
nv28
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

The DEMOCRATIC papers all wantGen
Grant to accept the crown of Bul lsaria
said to have been rendered to him, in
order to get him out of the way in 1880.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

MPORTANT 70 FARMERS Pork
l. properly saltcd. will not spoil. Use Lv-
erpool and Turks Island Salt mixed. and If
houglit Of Buck 'nghau y Co., Frontand Ship.
ey, they will bay iur all that spoIls II their d.
rections aNt followed. dc5.d&wtf
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

1t Is probable that there is some
foundation for the story that Ben But
Ter intends to expend his time at Wash
InSton this "inter organizing a Nation.
al Labor party, which he will lead.
Butler will be out of office on the 4tb
OF March, and as there appears to be
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06

TNHE LADIES ofSt James Church. Mil
l. Creek Hundred near stanton, will hold
~ oyster supper and fair on the 9th, 9Th and
7th OF December, 1879, at the Brandywine
Springs, Tickets enttle the bearer TO supper
nv27-u ;"
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06
SyT. NICHOLAS
:5CRIBNER'S ILLUSTRATED MAGA-
ZINE
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS.
An Ideal Children's Magazine

MEst&s. SCRIBNER Il Co., in 1873, beg n the
publication Of ST. NICHOLAS, nn Illustrated
Magazine for Girls and Boys. with Mrs. Mary
Mapes Dodge as editor. Five years hav,
passed since the first number was issued, and
'e ma~1zine has won the highest position
It has monthly circulation of over SO OO
copies. 1t is published sp'il '1eousl, in Lon.
ION and New York. and the tgan,atlantic
'ccognition Is almost as general and hearty
'S the American. Although the progress OF
t"c magazine has been a steady advance, it
Las not reached It's editors ideal Of best, lie
cause her ideal continually outrunsit and the
Magazine az swi tly fellows after. Today
,'r. NICHOLAS stands alone in the world of
hooks.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-06
GOOD THINGS FOR 1889.

The arrangements for literary and art contri-
buttons for the new vOlume-the six.h-are
complete, drawing from already lavorite
, urces. as well as from promising new ones
Mr. Frank X. Stockton's new serial story io,
boys, "A Jolly Fellowship" will run through
TIE twelve monthly parts,-beg inning with
th- number tor November, 1878, the first of the
volume, and will be illustrated by James f.
kelley.
"HALF A DOZEN HOUsEK EEPERs. "bv Kath
Hrine ID Smith, with illustrations by Fred cr.
lex Dielman, begins in the same number; al nd
Il fresh serial by Susan Coolidge. entitled
' f.ycbright," with plenty Of pictures will be
early in the volume
"RuMPTY BUDGETS TOWER" written by
Julian Hawthorn and illustrated by Alre'i
Fredericks.
Terms $500 year: 70 cents Number
Subscriptions received by the Publisher Of
thi4 Paper. and by all Book sellers and Post
masters. Persons wishing to subscribe direct
wi the publishers should write name, Post.
office, County, and state, in full. and senn
with remittance in check. p .. money order.
or registered letter TO
SCRIBNER Il CO.,
hvl+4tw 74a broadway, New York