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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

Southern and Central California, says
Mr.. Samuel Parnell, are becoming dryer
and dryer year by year. The rain fall is
steadily diminishing, and the desert is
approaching still nearer to the sea.
Small groves of trees are disappearing.
The water Of wells does not rise SO high
as formerly, and there is decrease In
the flow OF artesian wells. The winters
have less rain, and comparatively little
snow tails upon the mountains, and it
soon melts away. Great river beds are
seen through which small brooks do not
now run, and the climate In summer
upon the deserts possesses an average
temperature of from 100 to ia degrees
Fahrenheit, equal to that OF the Great
Sahara, AMI much above that of India,
Persia and the Red Sea. The eyapora-
tion Of Southern and Central California
in summer is 0 Is OF ap inch In "A ours.
These and other sigls OF utter sterility
he attributes to the short-sightcd re-
moval Of the forests since the arrival Of
the white man. ,.... -..
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

IT IS reported at the headquarters of
the American Colonization Society that
the desire to emigrate to Liberia is very
general among the colored people Of Mis-
sissippj, sixty thousand of whom would
60 Immediately If they had the requisite
means.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
CINCINNATI q PORTSMOUTH RAILRc

CINVINNATI PUKTbHUUFH KAILKUAD,
Depot. Kilgour and Front. City time.
KyIes sAc...............4 4:03PM s:33AH
Daily except Sunday. City time.
Leave e., II. 4 D. Depot 8:t3 An, l0:53A.
1923 P NJ, 6:l8PM. ... s
Leave Brighton Station. 6:2S A NJ, 7:53AM,
II :23 N, 1888 P NJ. 5:23 p N. 6:33PM. ......
Leave koDbs tWestwood), 5:t8 A NJ, ,7D3
A N, 1913 N, 1858 N, 3:s3 3Ph. 5:5SPM.
-t- SUNDAY TRAINS -
Leave Brighton Station. $50 Pm, los A N,
1923 N, 1888 N. 6:23PM. ....
cave Robb's Nv estwood), 1853 A N, l0:2S;A
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

Parties going TO florida wlll of course
visit ST. Augustine, the favorite health
resort in the State. The st. Augustine
Hotel is one OF the largest and best in
the South, and affords unsurpassed ac-
commoda fiona
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

A LITTLE GIRL aged ten years tfav-
sled over eleven hundred miles alone in
order TO eat Christmas dinner with her
grandfather in New Hampshire. She
came from Chicago, of course.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

A MEMBER OF the New York Fire De-
partment was dismissed from the SER
vice for "takinga nap" He should have
taken something more valuable and
been promoted.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

THE Municipal Bill pending in the
Pennsylvania Legislature provides for
the right to vote at all municipal cleo
tions to all taxpayers regardless of sex.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

MoRMoNS IN GEORGIA A Greenville,
Ala, letter tells OF the existence OF d
Mormon sect in Butler County, In that
State, within fifteen miles of Greenville,
under the leadership Of a selisproclaimed
saint named Weary, who says he 10 in
spired, yet does not seem disposed TO
half.of his followers.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

THE only railroad in the Chinese En-
pire has been closed by the Government.
TWAS little too rapid for John.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
BALTIMORE 4 OHIO, VIA

BALTIMORE OHIO, VIA PARkERsBURG.
Depot. Pearl and Plum City time.
Washington TX. daily.... 9:0|AA 64SPI
baltimore EX. Qaiiy. ...... 9:u9PM 6:2jAh
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
RAIL RO AID Il L Nj E
CORRECTED TO ACCORD WITH
CINCINNATI TINE.
c1NoINNATI SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Depot, Ludlow, KY. City time.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
A Fulfilled Dream.

If we may put any faith in the legend which
symbolizes the national aspirations and relig-
ious hope of the Sclayonic peoples the priests
of the Greek rite who have been patiently
waiting long years behind the stone screen in
st. Sophia are about to appear and take up
the service from the point where they were
interrupted when Mahomet, the Conqueror
broke over the walls Of the Holy City. The
double-headed eagle of Byzantium, the dowry
which the Princess Sophia brought to Ivan
III from the last Greek Emperor, floats over
the outer walls of the city of Constantine.
The long sleep of the priests is drawing to its
end.
Russia is one of the few fortunate nations
that has seen its dreams come true. For
thousand years, under Varangian and Rurik
and Romanoff it has been reaching out to
Constantinople as the crown of its passionate
aspirations. Even in the Byzantine Empire
there was prophecy current in the city that
in the last days the Russians would become
masters of the New Rome. From the time
of the Turkish occupation Istamboul has
been holy city to the Russians, sacred to
them as being the cradle of their faith. So
tor four hundred years now, national ambi-
tion has been reinforced by religious enthu-
siasm, and the aspirations of the church and
nation have found voice IN the legend, de-
voutly believed by the Russian and Bulgarian
peasants, that when "Tsargrad'' (the city
of Cesar) was taken by the Turk the priests
were saying mass in ST. Sophia, and that as
the unbelievers rushed in upon them, wall
suddenly rose out OF the floor and concealed
the altar and the priests from view There
they await the day when the soldiers of the
cross shall retake the Holy City.
In nearly all lands which have history
these traditions OF renewed power are to be
found. The Moslem himself, about to be
driven from his last foothold 10 Europe, be-
lieves that Boabdl only awaits in his unknown
tomb in Spain the hour of the final struggle
between the faithful and the unbeliever to
reappear among men and carry the crescent
to victory. All over Europe similar legends
are current. Switzerland looks to the rising
banks Of the Luzerne. In Portugal Dom
Sebastian keeps vigil in his tomb until the
hour of his triumph shall come. Arthur
will one day see Britain compass the round
world and draw all peoples into its goody
fellowship. Germany, happier than the
others, has seen Frederic awaken from his
long sleep under the Kyffhausen to assert the
unity of the fatherland, and Charlemague
sally forth from his throne in the heart of the
Untersberg, sword in hand, to claim his en-
pire.
Even here, the Mexican Indian believes
that Montezuma bides his time behind the
stone image at Gila Bend, and will some
day come forth and drive the pale face from
the land. Shall we, too, years hence, become
old aud dreamy, our power wreck and our
unity tradition, look to see Washington rise
from his tomb at Mount Vernon and bring
our strength to us again?
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

MAST very fttingly reproduces in the latest
Harper's Weekly his cartoon of January 9,
1875, in which President Grant look, out
from the ark of state, floating on the sea Of
imitation, and welcomes the returning dove.
The artist endorses it in these words: 81,
Thomas Mast, fellow workman, want 100
cents on dollar, you bet; not 90 or 92 cents
in silver, gold, greenbacks or soft SOAP" In
his hands he holds slate on which we read
''No objection to the metal but to the me-
daer. Yours Truly, Shylock-Jew, Bloated-
Bondholder, Gold-Bug, T.. Mast" The car
toon is better than any speech made against
the silver bill
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
CONVENTION OF REFORM CLUBS.

The Quarterly convention of the Reform Clubs Of
the State of Maine will be held at
Augusta ON Wednesday and Thursday,
March and =, lS7S.
1t is earnestly hoped that every club in the State
will be represented at this session. that full and
complete report can be obtained.
The Reform work is spreading like "Wild Fire. all
over the West and South and let us arouse and re-
our interest in this good work, and have grand
and glorious Revival in the State of Maine, always
keeping in mind our notices. "We Dare to do Right
"Charity to all, malice towards none'
One and one third fare on Maine Central r. R. and
its branches.
Per Order State Committee,
FRANK KENDRICK, Pres't.
GEO W. MURCH, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

The Shoe end Leather Reporter has its
opinion of the 'peripatetic croaker." 1t
says: In times of financial disquietude and
commercial depression, class of men are to
be found who seem to revel in the "luxury of
woe." They are always on the alert TO pick
up bad news Of every name and nature. II
they hear Of failure they rush forth in
eager haste to make proclamation of it; if
news Of defalcation reaches their ears they
cannot rest till they have circulated the story
with numerous embellishments, in every pos
sible nook and corner to which they can get
access. They affect ruefulness of visage all
the while they are going their rounds, which
is ridculously in contrast with the satisfaction
they derive from being the bearers of evil
tidings. The disguise is altogether too thin
to conceal the palpable relish with which they
spread out the details of their budget. They
get SO accustomed to recounting the miseries
OF mankind, that they feel sense of dis
appointment if there is an occasional blank
In the record of mercantile casualties.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

THE report that Russia wants this country
represented in the conference is probably in
correct. The United States has no interest
other than sentimental interest in the set
tlement Of the Eastern Question, and it has
no desire to become party to European
politics. The invitation if extended, will be a
Chinese one,given only on the implied UNDER
standing that it shall be declined. 1t certain
" ought not to be accepted, 49,
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

The Democratic wrath against Wells and
Anderson is explained. They refused 10 be
brbed by Nephew Pelton. Tilden's agents
offered S25O,OOO for the electoral vots.of Lou
isana, but "the corrupt returning board'
would not sell its services. 1t chose 10 give
an honest count. Hence thess>Democratic
~
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

SENATOR WINDOW is curious specimen
of statesman. He acknowledged that but
for the silver bill specie resumption would
have taken place by this time, and then he
went and voted for the bill. He honestly
acknowledges his dishonesty.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

Gov. NICHOLS of Louisiana s-denouneed
as a traitor because he promised that Repub-
licans should not be prosecuted for political
acts or opinions. The definition of treason
has undergone a change into something rich
and strange within wear
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, FEB. 10.

we do not read anonymous etters 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., 1878-02-19

THEY have queer way of observing the
Sabbath day at Fortune Bay. In order to
prevent its violation the people turn out and
cut the nets, traps and seines of the Ameri-
can fishermen into pieces.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

THE Lynn strike is about over. The
strikers have gained nothing, have wasted
much time, and now go back to work at the
old wages. 1t is the old story.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

EVERY regular attache OF the PRESS Is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley I.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon Us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
OR MISREPRESENTATION.
Published and for Sale only by the Pea
body Medical Institute, No. A
Bnifnch street, Boston,
OPPOSITE REVERE HOUSE.
Sen, b, Mail ON Receipts of Price 81.

The untold miseries that result from indiscretion
in early life may be aleviated and cured. Those
who doubt this assertion should purchase the new
Medical Work published by the PEABODY MEDICAL
INSTITUTE, Boston, entitled "The Science of Life,
or Self Preservation. Exhausted Vitality,
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''VAJUABLE BooKs.-We have received the
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Medical Institute. These books are Of actual merit,
and should find place in every intelligent family.
They not the cheap order of abominable trash
published by irresponsible parties and purchased to
crafty coarse tastes but are written by response
BILE professional gentleman of eminence as a source
of instruction on vital matters. concerning which
lamentable ignorance exists The important sub
jects presented treated with delicacy ability and
care, and an appendix, many useful prescriptions
for prevailing complaints are added"-London
Lancet.
Just now,is the Science of Life SePfeservation"
Republican Journal.
''The Science Of Llfe is beyond all comparison the
most extraordinary work on Physiology ever publish
ed."-Boston Herald,
"Hope nestled in the bottom of Pandora's box,
and hope plumes her wings anew. since the issuing
Medical Institute, which are reaching thousands
how TO avoid the malades that sap the citadel of
hfe."- Philadelphia Enquirer.
1T should be read BY the young, the middle aged
and even the old.''-Neao York Tribune
"We earnestly hope that the book Science of
Life will find not only many readers, but earnest
disciples. ."-Tinaes.
''The first aud only Medal ever conferred upon
any Medical Man in the country. recognition of
author Of this work, March 81, 1876, by the
National Medical Association. Altogether, in its
execution and the richness OF its materials, and
size, this is decidedly the most noticeable medal
ever struck in this country for any purpose what
ever. 1t was fairly won and worthily bestow ed"
Massachusetts Ploug ghman, June. 8, 1876.
This book contains mere thnn so
orig nal prescriptions of rare excellence,
either one of which is worth more than
the price of the book.
An illustrated catalogue sent OIL receipt of &C., for
postage.
Address as above The author may be consulted
on all diseases requiring skill and experience
Office hours-9 A. NJ. 10 6 PM.
jan23 eod&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19

THE spectacle Of the Grand Duke Nicho'
las as the guest of the Turkish nation will
be rather funny. or course the Russian
will take lots of friends with him.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
WestbrOOk Seminary.
sPRING TERM BEGINS,
Tuesday, February &c, 1878.

The Academic Year is hereafter divided into two
terms of sixteen weeks each giving large number
OF students the desired opportunity to teach in the
winter, and yet taking nothing from the regular
studies of their classes Every depar tment will be
kept up to the highest standard. Special encourage
ment to those students whose advantages for school
have been limited.
EXP Board per week, including fuel
and light $3.50. For less than full term, per week.
$375.
TUITION Uniform Basis or Common English
S8g0: Classical Scientific. and Higher English,
$40 CO. For one-half term, $500 and Sc 90.
EX XFS SAS-Modern Languages each, $780,
Book keeping, So so. Double Entry, S. 90. PEN
mans6ip, $500; Drawing, 5000. Crayoning, Ss 90.
Painting, $1,000. Music, S12.00. Use Of Piano,
advance. No bills made for less than half term,
unless in case of severe sickness. For catalogue and
particulars, address
G.. WI. BODICE, A. M, Principal,
feb6ecd3w Stevens Plains, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
Slate Temperance Alliance.

1t Is thought by very many of the most active
fends of Temperance that the cause could be great
ly advanced in this State, by more judcious con-
centraton of purpose and effort the part of the
various Temperance organizations, the Church and
the publ geneEally, by association in some State
ganizafon. similar in plan and scope to that of the
Massachusetts State Temperance Alliance" which
organization has existed in that State for upwards of
twenty five years, snd embraces in active member
ship, members of all the various Temperance organ
izatons, well the Clergy and Church of almost
every denomination; receiving and disbursing from
fourteen to eighteen thousand dollars every year;
thenticatingan sending out Lecturers into every
portion of the State; arranging for public meetings
and supplying speakers, and closely watching the
Temperance pulse, and providing means and meas
ares to keep it in healthy and vigorous state care
'uly scrutipiziDg all legislation, and ready at all
times to sound the alarm when encroachments from
the enemy are attempted. With view to organiz-
ing a similar Alliance in Maine and auxiliary to the
to the National Temperance Alliance, the under
signed invite the friends of Temperance to meet at
CONGRESS HAIL, Portland,
on Wednesday, Feb 27th. 1878, at Gig
O'Clock =. NJ,
To take such action as may then seem judicous.
In the evening, Temperance meeting will be held
IN the City Hall, which will be addressed-by some of
the leading Temperance men in the State.
1t is sincerely hoped that every Church and every
Temperance organization in Maine, will send one or
more delegates
BENZ. KINGSBURY. Portland.
SIDNEY PERHAM, Paris.
NELSON DINGLEY. JR., Lewiston.
LOT M. MORRILL,. Portland.
w. w. THOMAS, Portland.
ANSON P. MORRILL,. Readfeld.
NEAL DOW, Portland.
III. M. HARLOW, NJ. D., Augusta.
N. b. MUTT, Eastport.
H. A. SHOREY, Bridgton.
+. A. SMITH, Portland.
REV. W. f. EATON. Cape Elizabeth.
j. b. FILLEBROWN, Portland.
REV. d. B. RANDALL, Berwick.
Il. r. SIMONTON. Camden.
e. A. SAWYER, Portland.
HENRY TALLMAN, Bath.
GEO. o. PAYSON, Rockland.
H. p. WHITE, Portland.
GEO. K. BRACKETr, Belfast.
REV. BENZ. F. FREEMAN, Kittery.
w. r. JOHNSON, Portland.
f. G. RICH, Portland.
And many others.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE !!

A SMALL GOOD FARM of % acres, pleasantly
"A SITUATED near Cumberland Center, about Z
miles from Portland Excellent tillage land and now
under cultivation; has near 16 cords dressing for
Spring use; has comfortable house and barn; also
horse. two cows, and hay for wintering same. and
farming tools nearly new. Price reasonable. For
particulars enquire at 221 COMMERCIAL ST. or
on the premises. teb13eod3w
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
OLAIRVOYANT.

MADAME N. q, MADDOX,the celebrated
IX1 Clarvoyant, Fortune Teller and Doctress. can
now located at No. Mechanic ST., where she can be
consulted by all who wish to make her call
Madame M. has had large experience in tell
ing fortunes, searching out lost, hidden or stolen
treasures, &C., and never known to be at fault.
Do not miss this opportunity Of consulting the great
est fortune teller Ofthe age Per entering ntoany
new business or profession, She con ucting of which
tage to lay her visit. She foretel the destiny
of friends in any part of the world and describe them
perfectly She also describes all manner of disease
that flesh is heir to- and gives medicine for the same.
She has given universal satisfaction to all who have
consulted her in her constant travels since she
seven years old.
Good testimonials given If desired.
Terms, Gents S1.O0; Ladies so cents. Office hours
.rJm A. M. to P. Nj. noSdt
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
Our New York Letter.

The silver Biil-Its Influential Support
ers-senator Zones and his Argument
VPt0
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
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The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
House to Let.

FESHE lower part of house No. 232 Oxford Street,
L. containing all the modern improvements, gas
and Sebaga For particulars, apply to
j. B. PIKE,
oc6dH 81 Union Street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-19
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vance.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-01
THE COMING BASEBALL SEASON.

LATEST LEAGUE CLUB ENGAGEMENTS AND LOSSES
CONDITION OF TIE CLUBS.
The new professional club which was to
have represented Hartford next season has moved to
Providence, ana will be known tho Rhode Island ClnD
The nine is very strong one, the latest engagements
including Brown Uhe excellent catcher from last years
Boston team, who viii guard first base and Sweazy'
whose record was the best In u DonLeasue Club last
The meeting of the International Baseball Assoeia-
tion, which to be held in Buffalo February 10 and
20, promises to be large Delegates will be pres
ent from large number Of States, and IL Is probable
that great many clubs will DO admitted to nen-
bcrship.
TIE Amateur Hudson Club OF Brooklyn was given the
pennani, champions OF Prospect Park, by Messrs.
Heege and Rife last week, the club having won the
largest number Of series OF games against all competing
clubs.
Waltt OF last years Chicago White Stockings Is get
ting strong club together TO represent NewBedford
during the coming lie has few players already
engaged
Among the latest League Club engagements IL Peters,
by the Milwaukee Club, who will take Morgans place,
the latter having been released The last engagements
reported by International clubs those OF Mack from
the Indianapolis Club who will play with the star nine