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The Portland daily press., 1878-02-13

The stockholders of the Long Island Rubber
70. voted yesterday to pay up the assessment of
50 per cent and continue business. Its assets
were found to amount to $4,000 and liabilities
$4,000,
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-13
FOR SALE |

fsgIIE Stock and Trade OF a good business, well
a established, good location. Would require a
capital OF three TO five thousand dollars Business:
Doors, Blinds, Windows. Sashes Sc. Anyone
wishing TO purchase will address
jan1Stf BOX S55, Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-13
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
THE MAINE STATE PRESS
AT 1os EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance To
mail subscribers Seven Dollars Year if paid in ad.
vsnce.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-13

--"Measure as the Cretan sage
Measured the pyramids of ages past,
By the tar-reaching shadows that they cast"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
CmrinuS neriNniinns.

The word pamphlet il derived from
the name OF II Greek authoress, Pam
phylia, whocompliod u history Of the
world into thirty.hve little books,
"Pmch and Judy is il contraction
from ronus and Judas. 1t is relic
Of All old miracle play" III which the
actors were Pontius Plate and Judas
lsearlot.
"B,got" is from Nisigothn, III which
the fierce and intolerumt Adrnnism OF
the Vislgoth conqncrors Of Spun had
been handed down To inhmy.
"llumbug' is from Hamburg; n
piece OF Hamburg news" was III Ger
many n proverhlul expression for lalso
political umors.
"Gmuza" derives lis M ne from Ga1a,
whore II was made.
"Tahhy eat is nll unconscious that
her name is derived from AIah, " fam
GUS street in Bagdad, inhabited by the
manufacturers OF sllken stulls. called
AMb or tailorty; the wnvy markings 81
the watcrod silks resembling pussy
coat.
cold Scratch" is the demon Skrtti,
who still survives II tile superslitlons Of
Northern Europe
cold Nick" il none other than Nirk,
the dangerous water demon oi the
scandinavian legend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27

ton. would cure almost every case III
a Short time. Two teaSpoonfuls Of pow,
dored charcoal in half u glass Of water,
aud drank, generally gives instant re-
lief Waaro inclined TO think that the
above remedies may do III some. but
not IN all, eases. \ sovereign remedy
for tslS disease is not easily found A
correspondents from Connecticut contri.
hutes the following on this subject;
Sick headache is periodical and is the
signal vi distress which the stomach
puts up 10 inform us that thero is an
over alkaline condition OF its fluids;
that II needs natural acid 10 restore
the battery to It's normal working eoudi.
ton. When tho first symptoms OF u
headache appear, take teaspoonMl
of lemon juice clear, fifteen minutes be-
fore zach meal, and tho Same dose III
bed time; follow this up until all symp-
toms arc passed, taking no other RENE.
dies, and YOU will soon he able to 80
free from your mwcleome nuisance.
Many will object to this because the
remedy is toe simple but have made
many cures III this way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
Potter ral,ncr's Mistake.

\ few days ago, during ono of his
rounds through his palatiat hotel, the
landlord Of the Palmer House entered
a room suddenly and discovered win
dow washer leisurely engaged i'll read.
ing newspaper. Being very active
himself he had no use for n lalv man.
or ono who Sights his work. He dis.
charged the washer on the spot, and or.
dercd him togo 10 the office for his pay,
The man obeyed, got his money, went
~ his room en- the upper floor, arraved
himself in his Sunday suit, packed up
his dUds, and descended to- the servants
apartment Is take leave Of hs former
associates. About this time Mr.. Palm.
" entered, hut did not recognize his
Qunndam employee in his store clothes
/" Here, my man, You look ms though
there was good work iii YOU; 10 you
want u Job ~ The cX.washer, somewhat
surprised, admitted that Ne stood III
need of one. Can YOU wash windows
The man allowed that he could.
" Wen, said Mr., Palmer, "lyo Just
discharged man who Tvs been doing
that sort Of work. paid him only Sc
II month, hut If you take the place and
80 right to work Ill pay you So. ! The
proposition was quietly accepted, and
IN half al hour the discharged employee
was seruhbiug away III the same old
room.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
Nature and Art.
i.ockland q y Courier,

lie was an aesthetic young man from
the city. The floor-manager had intro.
duced him to divine young creature
in blue, and they stood in the set wait,
ing for the prompter's call.
"What charming assembly" re.
marked the young man from the city,
gazing around upon the array Of beau
tiful faces and costumes. There is
something 50 captivating, 20 ethereal
lzing, il these gatherings Of culture and
refinement, that | am always charmed
when | can mingle with such joyous
throng. Do you not pronounce this q
fashionable and intellectual soirce-a
superior gathering Of beauty and gen
tiltyW
dts The boss replied the gentle
creature in blue, as she arranged the
fastening Of neat little glove.
The young man from the city had 20
BE- assisted out III The hall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
Don't Give Up.

What II yod have ttIed different z put up" scd
iriner IN vain Have J0u not been equal
d sappolntrd il sOmu physI0nno DO not con
ed, your CASE incurAble until you have made
thorough triul II Dr. flerees Family Medicines
They ars chemically pure. or uniform strength
AMI have come INTO general sse by reason OF 81
pefIOr merit. In casts OF general and nervous dc
y lty consumption, bronchitis, dyspepsia, 1.-Two
complaint, scroiul0ns punches, ulcers, and ctnp
loIs, the Golden Medical Ulscoyery IL speed
uud positive cnre. while thousands Of women
Nh0 had for years bcen bed ridden, have, by TIL
Ire ~ DR. Pierec's Fay0flte Prescription. beou 70
tt0red ~ perfect health. The Introduction q
Ihcsc twu remedies hns rryOlntlonized the trent
1lrnt al ciirOnic diseases Patients Rro no longH.
depleted aud saiiyaicd, 80 this tonic and altcra
tvs properties o tha Discovery long since dc
tuonsifaLod i d. tier way. Ladies' need no lonRu
tubmit IL the ase Of the cnartlc aud knifc. ~ 10
FayOrlge Prescription II guaranteed 70 cure ill.,
4 seasrr ana MAX mesa peculiar 10 women. Mrs
samuel 81. Kemper, 0i Gsii4ndet. Ind, writes
Your fayoifte Prescription and pleasant PufFa
tive Pellets have Hayed my iife.@ 4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
Something for the New Year.

The world renowned success or llostcttofr
Blliers and their continued popularity for u quar
Ten or "a century ns f'omachc III scarcely more
wonderful than The welcome that grectg the mn
nual appearances of liostctters Almanac This
valuable medical treatise II published by lIostet-
Ter u Smith, Piiuburg. Pa, under their own I'm
mcdiHte supervision, employing ~ hands ~ that
department Ten cylinder printing presses, !
folding machines, Job presses, &c, aru running
about II month IN the year on this work, and tbs
psnc 81 annr for 1879 VIII not BE- lass than tn NIL
Hons printed ~ tho English. German, French
Wtlch. Norwegian, SwedIsh Holland, bohemian
aud spanish Languages kcisf toacopy Of Il tol
health, and numerous testimonials M 10 tho en-.
cncY u Iostetttr's Blttrrs amusement, yaret ~.
formation, astronomical calculations and chrOn,l.
ogical items. &c, which can be depended on Tor
correctness. Tho almanac for 1853 eau be oh.
talncd free ~ cost, from drnRRests ana general
country dealers Ia All parts OF the country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27

CREAM color ii favorite shade r.
evening gloves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
THE BoYL4YIN HIS LITTLE NED

The boy Law in his little bed.
Though Oft his mother called;
''Get up. come down to breaAfAst, Fred
Syst up his father bawltd.
Yet quiet aud serene he lay,
As though he heard them net.
upossum did the youngSter play,
Though things We're getting hot
The time passed on-he did not start
But took another nap;
His father up the stairs did dart
Aid give his door rap.
He cried aloud, " Say, Freddie. say
Why don't YOU leave YOUR beiEh
But silently young Freddie lay.
As though he were quite deao.
Speak, Freddie" once again he cried,
For must soon be goue
AndN-but a lustv Snore replied
Pas patience nearly gone.
Up TO his face quick ran the blood
lie tore his auburn hair,
moment ut the DOORWAY stood,
In still, yet deep despair.
And shouted gain with thundeyous knock
Young scoundrel do you heary"
While in the hall loud ticEed the clock,
That CRATE on his ear.
With angry push he opened the door,
And slammed IL TO again:
With noisy strides across the floor,
To the bed he walked amain.
There came sound like threshiug wheat,
Or butcher rendering steak;
Hear screams! hear means. hear Seamperius feet
All, Freddie Is awake.
A ringing bell, mothers call,
May sometimes rouse lad;
But the only sure thing, after all,
Is a father when he's mad.
-R0St0R YTaHStliDt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27

She is i good girl, an I'm highland
sure like her beyant any woman III
tie world:hu Miss Ellen, Id wish She
had the COW.
Next day lefl homo, nor did ! re-
turn until the datlodilS were ghttGrius
IN the springing meadows around our
home. and the rocks cawlng over their
tledgling in the woods behind our gar
den, Tim was married. had heard
that from mother early in the year; but
upon which fair maid his choice had
fallen, was still uncertain. II was late
n night when returned from my tray.
els. and mother had far too much 70
talk OF TO tell mo the termination Of
Tins courtship.
In the morning | took my way into
the garden, the iarm-yard, the fields IN
ing close by; but Tim MAS not Is be
seen; nor did encounter him until late
III the afternoon. when discovered him
busily trenching up some early cahbages
i'll the back garden. He seemed rather
Shy OF me; but put out my hand and
greeted him kindly"
YOU'RE welcome home, Mrs. Grace,
llld hul, nc Sdlis SlIlhlllS MS Spi1t lutu
the frcsh-turned earth and shaking the
hand gave him with moro than ordi.
nary warmth. we are thinking very
long to have got YOU back"
Thank you. TIM. - have to wish
you joy"
Tim looked sheepish, bnt speedily re.
covered himself "leS, ma am, il Joy
it he"
"Oh there can he no doubt on that
score, Tim. hope Mary is well -
Mary? Is it Mary Dougherty Why
she's spoke Of with lanty Mcguire that
owns the ferry"
why, | thought you were going to
marry Mary, Tim ,"
Well, no, Miss Ellen, | did not. |
b'leve her an Lanty was cried Sunday
was eight days.
And what made you change your
mind TIM
Well, / Just took Susia; for YOU soc,
Miss Ellen, Judged n COW would make
the difference hetwiNt any two women
III the world.
SCATTER all, the COW carried the day
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
Feminine Notes.

How to manage u remain sim
gle. NorriSoWn Herald.
Il parting glass-'The maiden's final
look in the mirror Mt her new hat.
LII Shakcspcares time there was n
tide in the affairs of men; now the
tide is in the affairs Of women.
On account of the decided manner
OF his spouse, Smythe says his chill
dren are governed by ma-shall-law.
The girl Of the is the girl who
makes - for the CRATE and puts
the whenever her heauN round to
see her.
Matrimony is holy institution. Not
only does il unite man to his best friend,
but it furnishes u good living for thou
sands Of lawyers.
Mr. Rogers, of New York, had IL man
arrested for looking at her across the
breakfast-table; and the Judge made
her pay IS and costs, and advised her
to. wear Il veil.
1t is astonishing what whopping lies
young folks will give and take during
courtship. The trouble with n good
many marriages is, that the parties
quit lying when they enter mati-
m0ny.
A naughty little New York girl looked
at the flushed face Of one Of her young
admirers, the other day, and asked,
"Were you painted before you We're
baked. or are You one Of those horrid,
cheap, American talences.
"And you are really going to marry
again, after losing that dear husbaed of
yours-and you 50 young and pretty
get" "My love, it's simply out of re-
spect Tor the memory Of the late.
This is il scandalous world.
a wild Irish girl Of Urbana
behaved in The shockingcst mamma
She Jumped on the bed,
And stood straight ON her head
P-rrtl Acusha; och, Alctn, AlAnnal
RRfG,tt,.
Mistress Ito servant who has called
about situation): There are no chill
dren, only two in family Servant:
"Wil you show me over tho 'ouso mum,
as | never take situation, mum, till
I've seen what sort Of 'ousc the 'ouse
is, mnm. - London Fan.
The good old days are dead and gone:
the rich coloring has gone out Of warp
and wool Of the past; and yet II IS true
that pretty woman cannot ride 10y her
lovers side through tunnel without
emerging in hat that looks as fit had
been struck by lightning.
A policeman who had offered his
hand to young woman and been re-
fused arrested her and took her to the
station-house. "What IL the charge
against this woman asked the lien
tenant. "Resi.ting an offer, sir" was
the reply. She was discharged and so
was the officer. Cincinnati Saturday
Nigh.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27

Throw II no THE DoGs.-If every
housewife will throw her cheap, worth
less kinds of saleratus aud soda to the
dogs, and use only ID. b, DeLand & Co.'s
BeS Chenicol Slitrat0s, there will not be
SO much yellow, heavy bread and bis
cult to be seen, and consequently not
SO many dyspeptic, aihng persons. Get
y paper and if it does not suit, your
money will be refunded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
Great Merit.

All the fairs give the first premiums
and special awards Of great merit ia
Hop Bilters. as the purest and best
family medicine, and vie most heartily
approve of the awards for We know
they deserve il. They are now on *.
Aibtion al the State Fairs, and We al.
wise all to test them. See another cor
umE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27

NOT lowest priced, poorest and dear
est; but highest priced, best and cheap
est; tlisis what is claimed for the Ma
son Il Hamlin cabinet organs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-27
MASON 4 HAML!N LABlNtI ORGANS.

ultmnn,traltd bsst hy Hlnn EST nuNoRs AT ALL
WORLDS EN loSlrlNNs kuk TWELVE YEARS
AdclphiA lsidi rRris 1881 and Grand Swodish GoId
Medal 1873 only American Organs ever awarded
mcnts Illustrated Catalogue, and Circulars With
now aty ics and prices scnt Tree MASON a HAMLIn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

a CORRESPONDENT Of the Savannah
Neus, writing from Palatka, Fla, says:
"The people Of Florida are getting
walked up in regard to n ship canal to
be built across the peninsula from
Matanzri inlet on the Atlantic, to Fort
Wool or Clay City Landing, on the
Suwanee river This is the most prac-
ticable route across the state for several
reasons. The first ana most import
ant reason is: Itwould have an excel
lent harbor ut each end of the canal,
and no Instructions at either end.
There would not have to be more than
seventy-tive miles Of canal cut on this
route, and then it would reclaim at
at least 100000 of acres of the best
land in the state. This land, when re-
claimed, would be worth the price OF
cutting the canal and the whole route
would be well supplied with natural
feeders.
"This distance from New York to
New Orleans by this route would be
much less than any other route farther
south. The distance by this route from
New York to New Orleans would be
from 1000 to 1,200 miles less than the
route now sailed, which would make a
difference of from 1000 to 1900 miles
saved on the round trip, and would save
nearly 100000 in the way of ship
wrecks, and $3,0O0,0 900 annually in the
way Of extra insurance, over $4,000
600 in freight, and several millions every
year in the way of grain and meat
which go to waste every year in the
great Mississippi valley for the want OF
a cheap transportation TO the seaboard
The canal when built, would bring a
revenue of at least 100000 or SIo,.
100000 annually in the way of tolls, es-
pecially when the Darien Canal is COM
pleted, as it would throw vas,
amount Of shipping from California
Japan and China, through the Gulf Of
Mexico, and through the Florida SHIP
Canal, to New York and Liverpool and
other ports"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

The ex-Empress Eugene is described
by n correspondent at Ems as "sick
and sadder than ever" She travels
under the name of Countess Of Pierre
fonds, and has for her suite the Duchess
of Mouchy and the Marquis of Piennes.
She has some trouble with her legs
wicked tongues say it is the gout) and
cannot walk without leaning on heavy
cane,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

of the city, and are in two camps. 1t
is now definitely known that three
deaths have occurred yesterday from
fever at Camp Joe Williams, and sever
al others Of the refugees are sick. In
addition to these three woman died
from heart disease. When found this
morning in her tent. young babe
was discovered on its dead mothers
breast seeking its wanted nourishment.
At the camp near Overton Station. on
the Memphis and Pittsburg railway,
Chas. Figin died this morning. The
past "a hours the board of health re-
ports 100 new cases and 26 interments.
DIR. Alexarskin was taken down to-
day, also Father McGaneny, of St.
Peters Parish, and two more sisters at
La Sale academy. w. White, clerk at
Peabody Hotel, and Jos. Russell, who
has been actively at work among the
sick of the Odd Fellows fraternity.
The disease to-day mas taken many
negroes. In some neighborhoods
sick ones are found in every house.
There is great need for physicians and
nurses. Our own physicians have more
than they can attend to, and many of
the sick having to go for days without
the attention of a nurse. A ride through
the districts where the fever is worse
draws forth many appeals to be direct
ed where and how to obtain services of
a physician. AS result many do not
receive medical attention until too late
to save life. TIE Towards employ five
physicians, but sick cases are more
than they can attend to. Two of our
practicing physicians have died with
the fever, and five others are now down.
FEVER ITEMS FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Dispatches Of the Goth from New Or
leans say the mortuary report for the
week ending Sunday evening, 6 P. NJ,
shows deaths from all causes to be 493,
of which sos were of yellow fever. OF
deaths By fever, 900 were white, Is col
ored. Sixty-nine died in Charity hos
pital, 5 in hotels and in the Tary in
Urinary. The Howard association have
responded to about 20 applications for
relief in this city. A few of the earlier
cases are convalescing. The Aowards
relief list increases daily.
The Picdyune says: "By private let
ter it is learned that the fever plague in
Aberville parish has largely increased,
and the people are sadly afflicted. They
suffer chiefly from want Of physicians
and nurses, and those who are in good
health are mainly employed in taking
care Of those who are down."
The Times says the strong sympathy
shown to the afflicted cities Of the south
by their more fortunate sisters of the
north is something not to be easily for
gotten. On every side we hear of most
noble efforts being made to raise con-
tributions in aid of the afflicted. While
the north, with lavish hand, is sooth-
ing the fevered brow Of southern suffer
ing, she is building monument of graf
itude which will be luminous forever.
O. V. Shearer, native of Alabama,
lately city ed tor of the Times, died OF
fever to-day, aged 80. The deaths to-
day include fourteen children under
eight years. The total deaths to-day,
46: new cases, 179.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04
Political Notes.

The republicans of the second
Indiana district, nominated DR.. r. M.
Wellman for congress.
The third Virginia congressional dis
trict conservative convention, this eve
ming, nominated Cen. Joseph f. John
son.
+. +. BeltshOever was nominated
by the democrats Of the 14th Penn
sylvania congressional district.
Governor Gear, of Iowa, has appoint.
ed as the successor of Governor Car
penter in the state railway commission,
NJ. c. Woodruff, of Dubuque, editor of
the Times of that city.
The greenbackers have nominated
Col. A. E. Jones for congress in the
first Ohio district.
Hon. ID. w. Voorhees, spoke at length
on the financial question at La Fayette,
Ind, Aug. Goth.
Gen. Garfield made his first speech
in the Ohio campaign at Massillon, O.,
Aug oath.
EMERSON ETIKRIDGE, of Memphis, was
nominated for governor by the
Tennessee republicans, but declined.
! VIM II. MORRISON has received re-
nomination for congress from the dem
ocrats CT the 18th Illinois district
JUDGE w. II. HOLMAN was nominated
for congress by the democrats of the 9TH
Indiana district.
| JUDGE STONE was unanimously re-
nominated for congress by the republ-
! cans of the 9TH Michigan.
The republicans of the LIST West Nir-
ginia district have nominated John r..
Hubbard for congress.
| The Vermont greenback state con-
vention nominated the following ticket:
For governor, c. c. Martin, of Ferris
burgh; lieutenant governor, ]. w. Cur
rier, of Troy; treasurer, Fletcher Tarble,
Of Swanton.
THE democrats Of the seventh Michi-
gan district, in convention at Port HUI
ron nominated O'Brien J. Atkinson, of
that city for congress.
JOHN II. HUBBARD, of Wheeling, w.
Va, was nominated by reclamation for
congress by the republican convention.
in session at Moundsville.
THE following congressional nomlna-
tons have been made: National green
hackers, Charleston, W. Vail. S.
Walker; democrats, seventh Kentucky
district-J. &. S. Blackburn; republi
cans, thirteenth Ohio district-N. Fl.
Voorhees,; democrats, twelfth Ohio dis
trict-James X. Emmett.
THE greenbackers in Pennsylvania
have made the following congressional
nominations: Eleventh district, Z. +.
Orvis; twenty-second district. ]. Z.
Nice. The nationals have nominated
Charles S. keyser in the second congress
sional district.
Gov. HARTRANFT, of Pa, has appoint
ed B. S. Bentley, of Williamsport, judge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

THERE were thirty-nine railroads,
with 3,455 miles of railway, in opera
tiyn in Michigan last year. and the
capital represented in these roads
amounted to $312,70O,000. Of these
roads, nine paid only portion of the
interest on their bonded Indebtedness,
eight paid no interest, and several
failed to earn enough to pay their
operating expenses.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

The Lazis, formidable and warlike
tribe of Mussulmans, in the vicinity Of
Batoum, the port on the southern coast
of the Black Sea recently coded to Rus
STA, object to the surrender of that town
to the Muscovite authorities, as..J fears
are entertained that they will burn the
town rather than give It up.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

AT a meeting of large number of
influential citizens Of Liverpool, Eng,
Aug. 2Sth, steps were taken to solicit
funds for the yellow fever sufferers.
Thus it is that zone touch Of nature
makes the whole world kin"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

SETH PADELFoRD, governor of Rhode
Island from 1869 to 1875, died in Prov
idence Aug Goth, after eight days
prostration. by paralysis, aged seventy
one years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

THE Peoples National Bank of Hell
ena, ami the First National Bank of
Bozeman, both of Montana Territory,
have sus pended.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

THEODORE THOMAS has entered into
contract with the Cincinnati college Of
music to assume the dictatorship of
that great public institution for five
wears,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-09-04

No one should feel that the great
liberality shown in aiding the yellow
fever districts relieves him from the
duty of adding his mite to the general
fund.