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The Portland daily press., 1878-02-08
Exhibition of the Maine
Poultry Association.
A FINE ARRAY OF BIRDS.
PARTIAL LIST OF PREMIUMS
YESTERDAYS ATTEN-
DANCE.

The fourth annual exhibition of the Maine
Poultry Association opened at the City Build
ing yesterday under the most favorable au-
spices. The weather is and has been for the
past week all that could be wished for. The
doors leading to the several apartments were
opened promptly at 9 o'clock and all was ready
for the visitors. The fowl had been fed, the
coops cleaned and the floor swept up neat and
clean. On entering City Hall there will be
found eight double rows of coops running
across the hall There is also row running
the entire length at the further end of the hall
on the further side. These ooops are all filled
with the best fowl the United States and some
parts of Canada produces and the array is
brilliant one. In the evening when the gas is
lighted the noise is almost deafening.
There ie not large attendance of the prom
inent fanciers as yet, but they are expected to
arrive some time to-day. The large breeders
have men employed for the special business of
showing their fowl at such exhibitions, and
they can do it much better than the owners.
The officers of the exhibition are very atten-
tive to the wants of the exhibitors as well as
the visitors President Conant is on the
ground early and late and is always ready to
direct the enquiring ones. Secretary Fox is
surrounded by an able corps of assistants and
the affairs of this Office are kept up promptly.
The directors. Messrs. Conant, Adams, Lewis,
Stevens and Tilton, are in constant attendance
for consultation. Samuel Chadwick is SUPER
intendent of the halls and has charge of the
receiving and delivering of all the animals.
he is assisted by Messrs. Bane and st. Clair.
The attendance in the morning was naturally
light, but it increased steadily until evening.
In the afternoon there was a good number of
ladies and children present to view the attrac-
tons. An increase of attendance is confidently
expected each day while the exhibition lasts.
Last evening the halls presented very ami
mated appearance. There was crowd 10 at
tendance and the music of Chandlers band,
which was stationed 10 the gallery, had very
enligening effect upon the male birds and they
crowed with vengeance all the evening long,
No attempt will be made to-day to describe
the exhibition as the premiums awarded are
to many of vast greater Importance, hence we
yield the space description would occupy to
the awards.
The following are the premiums that were
prepared last night:
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-08

At Odd FeIlops' Hall, Harrington Block, Congress
Street.
RELIEF AssoCIATIoN-Third Tuesday in the
month.
LoDGEs-Mane, on Monday evenings; Ancieny
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Ligonia, Friday
evenings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Unity, No.
3, on Wednesday evening; Ivy, d. Off,, second and
fourth Saturday of each MONTH
ENoAMPMENT-Macbg first and third Wed
nesday; Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland, first and third Friday; Falmouth,
No. IL, first and third Tuesdays.
BENEFIT TAssoCIATIoN-Board of Directors meet
first Monday evening Of each month. Association
neetsfrst Monday evening of January, April, July
and October.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-08
MASONIC.
Aoona:a ncJJ NJ oF

At Masonic Hall, No. 95 Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Landmark, first Wednes-
Gay Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR R. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland c. r. & S. Masters second
Monday.
COMMANDMENTS OF X. T-Portland, fourth Mon
osyj st. Albans, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council, Wednesday 3 p. m.; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
Masonic RELIEF ACKNOWLEDGMENT Wednes-
day in every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesday Of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES,
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge Of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUScIL-Portland Council P. OF j. second Fri
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H.
Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-MaineC Consistory, S, P. r. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-08
TEMPLARS OF HONOR,

At Templars' HAIL. No. 100 Erchange Street.
CoUNCIL-Maine, first and third Monday in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. /, every Wednesday
evening.
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Once Hours.
Arrival and Departu

From 500 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from 8 to 10 m.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-08

Work was commenced on the propose
Buckfeld b Rumford Falls Railroad Februar,
9th. 1t is the intention of the directors to hay
the road in operation early in the spring.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-08

GREENBAcK meeting at Arcana Hall Friday
evening, Feb. 8, at 7.3O o'clock. Seats free.
Ladies invited. feb7*2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24
NATURES NOBLEsT REMEDY!
Endorsed 6y Medical Profession.
THE ALUM AND IRON MASS AND WA
TER FROM THE

heOIOFO Alum ana Iron SPT1m&9s
a.. ESTABLISHED Is YEARS.
l-Medicat Asso. Lynchburg, Va.
Used with unparalleled success in h@mor-
rnag1e, Malarial Fever RECOMMEND 1t as q
preventive and cure for Yellow Fever.-W. A.
dreen, M. d., Ex-Vice Pres't Ga. Med. Asso.
Invaluable for Dyspepsia, Chronic Diarrhoea
ana nervous Diseases.'-Geo. T. Harrison, M.
u, Moman's Hospital, N. Y.
.Ehcient in disorders OF the Liver, Kidneys,
bowels and Bladder.'-B. r. Mitchell, M. D.,
Philadelphia, Pa
Successful IN diseases peculiar to Women
b: Blackford, M. D.. w. n. Horton. M. D., Va.
unequaled in ScrOfulous and CutaneOus AT
1ectlons-eJ. M. Alien, M. D., North Carolina.
Roemer. M. D., st. Louis Missouri.
On1ailing in Throat Diseases.'-Drs. g. w.
Darlington and W. 8. Norris Virginia.
Dodson, Va.
Has real merit.'-So. Med. Journal.
.. PRICES Water, case of doz. Il gal bottles;
W for gal: demijohn; 80 cents gallon.
Mass so cts. and 81 bottle, $3.50 and S. half
dozen; sent postpaid. Liberal terms properly
graded to wholesale and retail dealers Dr.
rectiOns and Analysis with each package. Full
proof OF all claimed sent free upon application.
test.
These Springs are open the year round. Terms
till LIST December $25 month, 50 week. 81 so day,
to favor those cut off from home by yellow fe-
yer. Fare firSt-clasS-all the attractiOns-Car-
riages meet visitors at Lynchburg, Lawyers
and Forest upon advice of arrival; latter two
points only miles from Springs. Fare to
the Co, Lynchburg. Va. There is Sanitarium
on the premises in charge of Skillful physician
for treatment of invalids. Sold by
apr2-ly GEO. w. MAY & CO., Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

After the LIST of January nexta reduc-
ZION OF nearly 20 per cent. will be made
In the price of stamped envelopes and
newspaper wrappers in consequence of
the contracts recently entered into for
tnelr manufacture at lower price.
That proud leviathan of the deep-the
Great Eastern-has at last found her
legitimate sphere. She is to be used as
q cattle transport, and will ply between
Texas and London. She will carry e.
2OO head of cattle and 2, 900 head of sheep.
About a year ago, Frank Paul, young
Frenchman, came to this city and was
engaged as cock at a restaurant, which
was about that time established on Col
lege street by Mr.. w. 8. Alexander. A
few months ago he was engaged as bar
tender at the Commercial saloon, on
Tryon street, which position he has oc-
cupied from that time until within few
days ago, when he received letter from
his father enclosing q check for $12, 500,
accompanied by the statement that his
annual allowance hencefOrth will be
So, 900. Mr.. Paul speaks English very
brokenly, but well enough to lose no
time in informing his employer that he
might look around for man to fill his
place.-Charlotte IN. CO. Observer.
There was some fun at the FitZ- John
Porter investigation recently. The
Judge-Advocate was questioning Major
Earle, of McDowell's staff. The witness
had testified that the hour for marching
on the night of August 1928 was post
poned from to o'clock in the morning
on account of the darkness of the night,
the blocked condition of the roads and
tired-out state of the troops. The Judge
Advocate asked him at what time they
did start, and the witness answered sat
o'clock"
{ Judge-Advocate: Were you up at 8 !?
Witness Slowly and the embarrass-
. ment:) Why, no, sir; of course not.
. Judge.Advocate: You were not up at
8?
Witness: Up tree? Certainly not.
Amid the laughter that followed the
question was explained, but it was some
minutes before proceedings could be re-
sumed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24
The Great ! Elephant Railroad Aenagetis and
Circus.


No similar exhibition has received such
unanimous and comprehensive eulogies from,
the press wherever it has exhibited, as this
magnificent animal and arenic combination,
which will be presented here, in all its undi-
yiied PERFECTION ana oyeFshadowing yastness,
on Monday, September 30th.
1t depends not upon mere advance assertion,
but upon after evidence to substantiate its prom
Uses, and what the character of that evidence is
may be gathered from the following notice in
that influential and candid newspaper, the
louisville Courier-Joat7nal, which in its issue
of July goth saiq:-
The performances yesterday under the can
vases of Sells seven-e elephant show were of the
best character. There were large crowds in at
tendence both smOrning and evening. The
street parade in the morning was a gorgeous
affair, striking feature being the bearing alOft
Of one Of the baby elephants upon chariot as
enansa to sl s asns
being very marked. Such thing IS almost
unique in circus performances. The bill is
quite long and includes delightful variety
pated n ri hy dozsn inc atpisies ,as especial
star being Rinehart, the worlds champion
the riding of Mile. Viola. Mr.. Ewers, Mr.. Hol-
wonderful performing dogs OF Mr.. Cobb. There
were a dozen or more splendid feats on the ira
peZe. in tumbling and vaulting, all cOntribu-
ting to the satisfaction of the spectators. A
trained monkey, in performance after Blon-
There were four or i've clowns toafurhish the
merriment. The menagerie is well stock cd
There are seven elephants. of both the Asiatie
and African species, among them the only
twins on the continent; herd of camels, q
rara specimen of the rhinoceros, horned
hofss hoFop9tAMGs, tlons. ttessss, a9nkays
an Gland, black bear, peccary, ichn ufnon, and
many other tenants Of the deserts and jHngles
the the bsst sort 81 81 staasat
natural history. The seating arrangements are
unusually good, the management giving prop
er attention to ventilation and general comfort
The conduct OF the show is marked by careful
courtesy and excellent discipline. 1t is run on
high points.
The Sellses are princes in their way. They
travel on special train of thirty two CARS
with sleeping coaches for the accommodation
Of their people. Travelling in this sort of style
by tail, eyerypody and everything is always
fresh and ready for work. The imMsnse pra-
tensions Of the show are justified by the thor
oughly good exhibitions, and its visit to Louis
Vile will be remembered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

SHOCKING Academia YOUNG LA
DY FATALLY WOUNDED BY HER COUSIN.
VA, September 2l.-Ear-
y this morning, at the residence of w.
II. Deal, three miles from here, Miss
Mollle Nelson, seventeen years of age,
OF northampton county, N. c., was &C
cldentally shot by shotgun in the
hands of her cousin, Luther Deal, q boy
ten years of age. The top of her head
was blown almost entirely off. She
was living at o'clock thus evening, but
there is no hope of her recovery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24
Hale fell in Maine recently.
Valley News Items.

1t is said that diphtheria prevails in
the neighborhood of Mt. Crawford.
Allen Devier has been committed to
jail in Harrisonburg, having been ad-
judged lunatic.
The Register is informed that the hog
cholera is destroying number of hogs
in some portions of Rockingham county.
The Winchester Times says Wash
ington's will, now rapidly fading, is to
be copied by photo-lithogaaphy by or
der of Governor Holiday.
An entertainment was given at the
ton, on the Goth inst, for the benefit OF
the yellow fever sufferers.
The Gazette of Friday, the goth inst,
says "the full amount contributed to the
yellow fever sufferers in Lexington to
this date is $779.67. The committees are
still at work, and large contribution
is expected from the county"
We learn from the Old Commonwealth
that on last Sunday week little eleven.
year-old daughter of Mrs. Fannie Yam
cey, living at Monte Vldeo, in Rocking.
ham county, was kicked in the face by
horse and very badly injured.
The Bridgewater Enterprise furnishes
the following During the great flood
of November, 1877, mirror wash ed
from the house of Mr.. E. B. Simpson
of this place, and landed unbroken on
the island of Mr.. Weaver, some Is OF
80 miles below here. What is go re-
markable is how this fragile piece Of
furniture could drift so far among float.
ing debris and come out safely and un.
scathed.
The Harrisenburg Old Commonwealth
says Hon. John f. Lewis one day last
week found on his farm silver spoon,
marked with the name of Richard P.
Fletcher, of this place. 1t is supposed
it was stolen during the war by the
Federal soldiers and lost there by some
one of them. A great many of them
got away from that locality hastily on
the day of the battle of Port Republic,
and lefttheir baggage behind them.
The County School Board of Rock
ingham recommends that each District
School Board establish public schools at
all points in their respective districts at
which an average of 20 scholars can be
made, and that they divide the funds
available for school purposes among
such schools, in fiveequal monthly pay
ments, as the teachers salary from such
funds; the patrons of said schools pay
ing such additional amount as may be
agreed upon by the teacher and them
selves.
The citizens of Luray are greatly ex-
cited over the reported discovery of a
cave near that town, rivaling in extent
and wonders Weyer's cave. The Page
Courier says:-Some report seventeen
chambers and two streams of running
water, with brilliant statuary OF stalag-
mites. 1t has been known from time
immemorlal that there was cave of
considerable dimensions in this hill. but
the one recently discovered is said to be
wholly disconnected from it, and much
larger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24
aenfle Hint.

In our style of climate. with its sudden
changes of temperature, rain, wind. and sun
no wonder that our children, friends and rela-
tives are so frequently taken from us by neg
lected colds half the deaths resulting directly
Syrup kept apoutyour home for immediate use
will prevent serious sickness, a large doctors
bill. and perhaps death, BY the use Of three or
rhages, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Group or
any disease Of the Throat or Lungs, its success
is simply wonderful, as your druggists will tell
and village On this continent. Sample bottles
for trial. 10 cents. Regular size IS cents, For
sale by DR.. N. WAYT & Bro, or G. W: MAY &
m decll-eOW /
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

The greenbackers of Virginia and
those of New Hampshire don't agree,
for while the former are in favor of State
banks, the latter emphatically declare
that the general government alone shall
issue money. Of the two policies that
of the Granite State boys is infinitely
preferable.
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--&--<-
A Lecture.

BY MAI. JED. HoTcHKIss, *oR THE kENEFI1
OF THE YELLOW FEVER SUFFERERS.
SFApNToN, VA, Sept. 2ard, 1875
MAJ. JED. HoTGHH ISIS;
Dear Sir-In the name of the Lecture Com
mittee of the Young Mems Christian Assocla-
ton of this city, which desires, as an organiza-
ton, to give some practical expression of its
sympathy with the communities now suffering
from the ravages Of yellow fever, take the lib.
delivery, at your earliest COP 4enienoe, Of Toui
Lecture upon ':stonewall Jackson's Valley
Campaign for this purpose rendering the use
of the Association Hall. and suggesting that
the proceeds be RENTED by the Committee to
Mr.. Leroy 8. Edwards, Secretary fthe Virgin
Ia Division, A. N. Va, with the request that he
will give the proper direction to the distribu-
ton Of the fund in the State of louisiana
Very respectfully yours,
THOMAS y. HANSON,
for the Committee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

Through the storm which we have passed
and are passing, all have suffered terribly but
thr CASH MAN emerges from the ordeal ten
times stronger, while the old regulars with
ledgers filled with worthless debts lay upon
time for apologies for the cash system is ended.
Thesbuyer recognizes 1t as the only safe way for
him to make his purchases, for by paying cash.
we save him at least Is per cent. on long time
prices. Cash is an imperial master-credit q
death trap. Our stock is very large, all bought
for cash, and we offer unusual inducements IN
every department. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

Butler captured the Democratic con-
tripod-like, stands upon three platforms,
the Greenbackers, the Democratic and
the Woman's Rights.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

THE SILVER EXCHANGE POSTPONED.
The Secretary of the Treasury. after a
careful examination of the laws, tenn
porarily postpones the execution of the
recent order for the exchange of silver
will hereafter pay out silver dollars on
currency liabilities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

There is a great difference between the
statesman and the mere politician, how
ever eloquent and well-informed the
latter may be. The statesman knows
what Government can do, and what it
cannot do. He studies thoughtfully both
sides of every great question, ana makes
up his mind as to the course that will! be
most beneficial to the country. He has
strong convictions, and stands firmly
upon them. On the other hand, the
politician, who is for the most part a
mere place-hunteF, takes a one.sided
view of the most important questions,
and readily falls into what he believes
to be the popular current. He always
seeks to be with the majority, whether
right or wrong. Unfortunately for the
country, there is always a superabun-
dance Of politicians, while OF true states
men there is very limited supply
HQEifdc Record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

Hon. Samuel J. Randall, the present
able Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives, has been renominated for Con-
gress, by the Democrats of Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

We have received the second copy OF
the Bridgewater Enterprise. Itpresents
a neat and handsome appearance and is
filled with excellent matter. We wish
this Enterprise success.
The Spirit of the Valley has at last
started out on the sea of journalism and
makes the third paper of which Har-
risonburg can now boast. The first copy
presents handsome typographical ap'
pearance and its contents show the &C
tive work of an old newspaper man,
whose spirit is in his work. The Spirit
of the Valley has our best wishes for its
success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

A DEFAULTING TREASURY OFFICER.
Washington, September 16.-W. V. s.
Wilson, asserting teller in the national
bank redemption division Of the Trea-
sury, was dismissed Saturday. aud an
examination of his books to. day showed
a deficit of 81 900, which was distracted
on the 9th instant. Heretofore his
integrity was unquestioned. Wilson
was from New Jersey, and has been an
employee ofthe Treasury for Is years.
He has been arrested.
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sTAuNroN. VA, Sept. 23rd. 1878.

STAUNToN, VA, Sept 23rd, 1873.
Capt. 7. D. Ransom, of the Y. N. G: A. Lecture
Committee;
Dear Si,I-I will taxi great pleasure in comply
ing with the request OF the Lecture Com. OF the
M G. A., contained in your letter of this date,
for 1t gives me an opportunity for contributing
INV mite towards the relief of our suffering fell
low -countrymen some of whom participated in
the campaign, the story of which you ask me
to relate for their benefit.
Thanking you for this invitation and privi-
lege would name next Thursday, Sept. 18th,
at ~ p. m as the time for the delivery of the
lecture.
jeet in view, am, very respectfully yohrs, 49,
" - JED, HGTCHKISS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

A FATHER AND EIGHT CHILDREN
MURDERED IN TEXAs.-Cincinndti
September l6.-A special dispatch says
George Lynch, living at Hockey
Texas, was assaulted Friday night while
asleep at home by party, who shot
him, and, thinking him dead, then muir
dered his eight children with hatchei
and set fire to the house. The eldest
child was seventeen years of age. Sus
picion rests upon q man named Boat.
were, with whom Lynch had had diff
ficultY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

Blaine says of Butler HE is la
mentally successful cross between the
fox and the hog"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

BURIAL OF THE G1PsEY QUEEN
Dayton, September, 15.-Matilda Stan.
ley. known as the Gipsey Queen, and
recognized as such by all tribes through
out the United States, was buried at
Woodland Cemetery in this city to- day.
She was woman of great influence a.
mong her race. She died in Vicksburg
last winter, and the body was embalm-
ed and preserved until the present time
for final burial. The funeral attracted
visitors visitors fro or tt the surrounding country
the funeral Representatives OF promi-
nent Gypsey families from all parts of
the United States and Canada have been
assembling here for the occasion. The
pyG1easion was mile in length.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce CAPT. JOHN
rAUL, of Rockingham, as a candidate to rep.
the next Congress Of the United States.
sep3-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

vention Mr.. Galvan, of Stoughton, ask
ed chow in the name of God democrat
could consistently nominate General
Butler for Governor" and that same
question is being asked by every true
democrat in the whole country.
The nomination of General Grants
corrupt Secretary ofthe Navy, Mr.. Robe
son, for Congress, by the republicans of
one of the New Jersey, districts shows
that republican ideas ofpersonal honesty
are about on par with those of Massa-
sschusetts democrats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24

Substitute greenbacks for bank cur
rency, pay the bonds with greenbacks,
then sell the greenbacks for nickels or
waste paper. This is platform upon
which all men can stand, regardless of
birth, color, or previous condition of
rascality.- Washington Capital.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24
$tattntott Spectator.
TUESDAY. sErTEMBER % ,o,e 49,

o .IoN.-The internal
feVenue collected in Richmond
', 49, ,fe last amounted to over fifty
sand dollars-more than was COL
.ected in all the New England States
put together. Looked at in that light
its gross inequality seems bad enough,
but when it is remembered that the
man worth million dollars paid nc
more of it than the man worth only 8
hundred, the Ubiquitous discrimination
against the poor, made by the law un-
der which the tax is exacted, become!
glaringly apparent. Under the system
of taxation now in operation in thi
country, labor, instead of property
pays the expenses of the government
and those expenses are more than doubl
what they should be.