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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-30
PLEASANT ROOMS TO LET.

QUITE of rooms on second floor; plenty of sun
- light, air and water. Heat and gas furnished.
Also one room on third floor. References exchanged.
Stable 10 Let.
Situated in the western central part of city. Ad-
dress L. e. T., Daily Press Office.
je12 dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-30
For Sale.

AN Oak st, Woodford's Corner, first-class two
" story and French roof HOUSE. Hot and cold
water, CRATES, nantles &C.; stable and desira-
Bile lot; will be sod very low and finished to suit
two-story house-9 rooms cement cellar, new
and nice; will be sold cheap rented for term OF
years.
Also good House-lot for sale and money fur
nshed to build if desired. Enquire on the premises
of j. P. TYLER. sep24dlm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-30
To Let.
HALL TO LET.

MHEHSK0N HALL, Williams Block, (ormerIy
V1 known as "Arcana Hall) having been leased
by the undersigned, will be let on most reasonable
terms for Lectures, Concerts, Sociables,. Meetings
Suppers, Fairs, &c. Apply at the Hall, opposite
Casco Engine House.
ap16eodtf r, M. BARTON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-30
To Let
To Let.

4 No. 81 High St. To responsible persons one
~ unfinished and two furnished rooms, without
board. Reference IS exchanged. Meals may be OBJ
tanned at next door. se20df
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
Have You n COughl

h a haong 1Sl Is o ne obcS becSd 6
swift progress of the destroyer, prompt and
decisive measures must be resorted to- A
dose of DR.. Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild
Cherry and Horchound, taken when the
coughing spells come on, will afford imme-
diate relief and eventually effect thor
ough cure. 1t will be found equally bene-
fetal in all forms of throat and lung disor-
ders. In cases of Group it is of inestimable
value. Call at the drug stores of John
Keeshan, Sixth and Walnut streets; j. D..
Wells, Fourth street and Central avenue;
H. F. Reum, Fifth and Broadway and in
quire about it, they will furnish you with a
trial size bottle for 10c Large size SOC and
81. Also Agentsfor Prof. Parkers Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which never fails Pleasant
to take, and requires no physic. Price 25c
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
MEEsCURY'S MARCH



The planet Mercury, which is about
fifty-eight million miles nearer the sun
than the earth, this morning at half-past 1C
O'Clock began its periodic transit across the
SUMS disc, which will last for about seven
and half hours. Observations can be
made from the whole American continent
during the entire transit.
The exterior contact of the planet oc-
CURED at the exact eastern point of the
suns disc, and the interior contact three
minutes later The middle of the transit
occurred shortly after l o'clock, and the
interior contact ON egress will take place
this evening
10 see the planet well, power of at least
five diameters will be necessary. Ordinary
opera glasses will not do,
There Will be three more transits of Mer-
curry previous to the end of the present cen
tury. The first will take place November
Sth, 1881, the second May 10th, 1891. and
the third November 10th, 1894.
The special interest which attaches to the
transit OF Mercury is the opportunity it af-
tords to test the basis of LIE Verrier's theo-
ry OF an ultra-Mercurial planet.
Putting all the observations of transits bv
the side OF his computations, he estimated
that the point of Mercurys peFihelion
moved more rapidly than it should move
II influenced alone by the known bodies of
the solar system.
The estimated variation is only about
thlrty-six seconds of an arc in one hundred
years, or not far from One-thirtieth part of
the angular diameter of the planet in year,
and yet, enough, if well established, to
raise question Of the cause of departure
from the law which seems to govern
the orbits of the heavenly bodies.
1t is probable that not one person in
hundred has ever seen the planet Mercury.
1t seldom sets later than an hour and a half
after the sun, but it is readily recognized
about twice year in the evening and twice
in the morning, if looked for on the right
days
The first recorded transit of Mercury'was
observed by Gassendi Nov. 7th, 1851 but Dr.
Edmund HALEY was first to note critically
the positions of the planet at the time of
the transit, Nov. 7th, 1877.
Including that of 1851, total of thirty
two transits of Mercury have been observed to
date, or an average of one in seven and
soven-tenths years. The last one occurred
November 4th, 1868, and the next four will
fall on November 9th, 1881; May 10th, 1891;
November 10th, 1894, and November 4th,
1901
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
PONDS EXTRACT.
PONDS EXTRACT!
PONDS EXTRACT!
The Peoples Remedy.
The Universal Pain Extractor,
Note: Ask for Ponds Extract. Take
No other.

ss Hoar, for ] will Speak of excel.
lent things"
POND,s EXTRACTING great Vegeta
bic Pain Destroyer. Has been in use
over thirty years, and for cleanliness and
| prompt curative virtues can not be excelled.
CHILDREN. No family can afford to be
without Ponds Extract. Accidents,
Bruises. COntusiOns, Cuts, Sprains d
are relieved almost instantly by external appli-
eation Promptly releyes pains Of Burns
Old Sores. BOiis, FeiOils, COrnB, etc
Arrests Inflammation, reduces swellings stops
bleeding. removes discoloration and heals rap
idly.
the pain to which they are peculiarly sub
lect-notably fullneSs and pressure in the head,
nausea vertigo, &c. 1t promptly ameliorates
and permanently heals all kinds of Hnflaln-
nations and sllceratt tons.
HEMORRHOTDS or PILES find in this
the ONLY immediate relief and ultimate cure
No case however chronic or obstinate can long
resist its regular usage
VAKICOSE VEINS. It's the only sure cure
KIDNEY DISEASES. 1t has no equal fol
permanent cure.
BLEEDING from any cause For this it is a.
specific. 1t has saved hundreds Of lives
when all other remedies failed to arrest bleed
ing from nose, stomach lungs, and
elsewhere
TGOTNACHE, Earache, Neuralgia,
and EhesiEAatisrl are all alike relieved and
often permanently cured
PHYSICIANS of all schools who are acquaint-
ed with Ponds Extract OF Witch HHa-
Zei recommend it in their practice. We have
letters of commendation from hundreds of Ply
sicians, many of whom order it for use in their
own practice. In addition to the foregoing they
order its use for Swellings of all kinds,
Quincy, Sore Throat, Enfinmed
T0nsils. simple and chrome Diarrhca,
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blains, Frosted Feet, StingsOf sn-
socts, Mosquitoes, etc., Chapped
HanGs. Face, and indeed all manner OF skin
diseases.
TOILET USE, Removes Soreness
KOughness and Sinarting: heals
Cuts, Erupf!OnS, and Pi7npies. 1t re-
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fully improving the Complexion.
TO FARMERS-Pond's Extract. No
without it, 1t is used by all the leading Livery
Stables Street Railroads and first Horsemen
in New York City. lthas no equal for Sprans,
Harness or Saddle Cha6ngs, Stiffness, Scratches,
SWCllings, Cuts. LaceratiOns. Bleedlngs, Pneu-
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range Of action is wide and the relief it affords is
so prompt thatt isinvaluable in every iarm-yard
as well as in every farmhouse. Let it be tried
once and you will never be without it.
CAUFHON! Ponds Extract has been i'm
itated. The genuine article has the words
Ponds Extract blown in each bottle. 1t
is prepared by the only persons living
who ever knew how to prepare it properly. Re
fuse all other preparations Of Witch Hazel. This
is the only article used by Physicians and in the
hospitals of this country and Europe
History and Uses of Ponds Extract,
in pamphlet form sent free on application TO
POND9S EXTRACT COMPANY, .9s
Maiden Lane, New York.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
hudson Harmon Sworn

The Superior Court met in joint session
this morning, Judges Tilden, Yaple and
Force present, and the former presiding.
After deciding few cases mentioned in
in another place, messenger was sent out
and brought in Judson Harmon, the recent
ly elected Judge of the Superior Court.
Judge Tilden, on the latter's appearance,
administered to him the oath, as prescribed
by law, and after shaking hands with his
late political opponent for the position, re-
tired, and the May term of the Court was
then opened.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06

of names, but Is so largely interspersed with
historic and artistic information as to be-
come in fact manual of instruction in the
various branches of ceramics, photography,
music, etc. 1t is, in brief Just what any
writer will require when looking about the
exhibition, and will be glad to preserve
when the show is over.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
FARMERS COLLEGE.
FARMERS COLLEGE,
College Hill, Hamilton Co.. @

nj MAINTAINS REGULAR CLASSICAL PHIL
Iu OSOPHICAL Scientific, Ladies' Classical and
Teachers Courses. Admits both sexes to ali tho
Drawing and Vocal Music. Expenses reduced ia
lowest point. No extras whatever Scholarships
holders have free tuition. Special attention given
10 Teachers. Hcalthfulness, safety convenience
formation address 'Nf' -
ia, J. B. SMITH, President,
Ja1 College Hill, Ohia
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06

"The Admirals Daughter" Mr.. Horace
J. Wetherelps sparkling operetta, will be
rendered tomorrow night at Melodeon
Hall by Mrs. Clara Richey, Miss Nettie Cor
don, Mr. ]. F. Dunnie and Mr.. H. ]. Weth-
erell. Seats for sale at John Church g. Co. s
music store.
A Chamber Concert will be given at the
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, II West
Eighth street, tomorrow (ruesday) even
ing.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06

The most excellent attributes to the sue
cess of tirst-class hotel are courteous treat
ment, a well appointed cuisine, and well
furnished rooms You can find ali these at
the Colonnade Hotel in PHILADELPHIA
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06

Every effect must have cause so boils
pimples, etc, are the result of poor blood
Purify the blood by using DIR. Bulls BLOOD
Mixture and Danish such eruptions as those
named
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
CAR B0 | IN E !!

Is now presented to the public, without fear OF
contradiction, as the best Restorative and Beauti,
fer of the Hair the world has ever produced. II
performs what other only claim for their prepa-
ruff cleans the scalp, prevents the hair from fall
ing out restores the hair on bald heads restores il
to its original color, makes it grow rapidly, win
not stain the skin, contains not particle OF lead.
natural product of the earth, containing the ele-
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applications will show its restorative qualities
Does not require months of continued use before
you can perceive any result 1t is cooling, CEN.
ly and too much praise can not be bestowed upon
it.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06

By the exercise of the most judicious
management, the Grand Central Hotel, New
York, has very cleverly turned the tide of
trade in its direction not less by the sweep
ing reduction of its rates than through its
excellent management
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
They Could See 1t.

Il, It was 50 apparent to the Centennial jurors,
Porous Plaster with other porous plasters on
exhibition, that it was greatly superior to any
of them, and they were forced by their own
convictions to give to the manufacturers of it
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
CA R BOIL :
A Deodorized Extractsof
Petroleum.
The Only Article that Will Re-
store the Hair on Bald Heads.

Prevents the hair from turning
IA RRNT INC gray or falling out
ohAsOVAhN3 Gives the hair a rich and beau
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Is Is the best Hair Preparation In
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A Deodorized extract Of
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SUITS.

And all others in proportion, at HENDERSONS
2S9 West Fifth street, south side of the street
order my6En
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
SKYLIGHTS
KIRKS'
ELF-VENTlLATING SKYLIGHT

Prevents SCOT or impure air from entering build
ing; also has double gutter which allows for ex-
pans1on and contraction, and is perfectly water
tight whether fiat or any pitch required. Also,
Galvanized Iron Cornice, Tin Iron and Slate Roof
ing. No. 241 West Third street.
ap56mF M&W
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ter was invented
to overcome the
10 ly objection
ever found to the
lold and hitherto
popular porous
plaster, that Of
SLOW action Rem
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06
SEE
That the Word
CAPCHNE
IS CUT THOUGH
Each Plas ter.

sons Capcine Plaster acts at once, relieves pain
immediately, ald cures where others will
not even rcleye:! While possessing the above re-
markable qualities, it is absolutely free from the
lead p0iSons that many other plastors are found
by analysis to contain. Sold everywhere
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06

LAME RACKI BENSON'S CAPCINE POR-
b'AHih D1OA' Gus PLASTER is the best
remedy for lame or painful back, or weakness of
the back, ever invented or known. 1t soothcs, it
strengthens it cures where other porous plasters
and all linimentS fail MW&S
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Price ONE DOLLAR A BOTTLE.

Sold Wholesale by JOHN b. PARK & SON
MFSSRS. II. MACREADY 4 CO., REAKlRT
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-06

inc nlSheSt
and o n | "
a W a r d Of.
merit over.
all hers.
b e ms $
Ca pc j n e
Porous PlaS-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
Dandies and Dogs.
Burlington Hawkeye.

About week ago there were two
smart young men got on a Burlington
& Cedar Rapids train and laid them
selves out to amuse and instruct the
passengers. Very many funny things
said and very many funny things did
these two brilliant young men, and it
did seem as though Providence had been
just too kind to the other passengers to
let them ride on the train with such
smart young men. But presently there
doomed up for them colossal oppor-
tunity, when a lady attended by a little
girl and a little dog, came into the car
The two young men We'd with each
other in saying funny things about the
pup Presently the funniest young
nan said, in tones of perplexity,
" Well. let me see, they make dogs pay
on this train, don't they?" And then
the lady turned around and said In just
the driest tones you ever heard lady
say anything. Then you'd better
get off before the conductor comes in"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
A Thrilling Adventure.
Neenah City Times.

Three little girls from to years of
age, up at Manvilie, on the Wisconsin
Central railroad, wandered in the woods
last week and got lost. Night came on
and the little ones finally at about mid
night ran upon haystack in clearing.
They pulled out some of the hay and
made hole big enough to crawl into,
when to their horror several large
wolves came bowling about them aid
swapping their hungry jaws in anticipa-
ton Of the human feast before them
The children cried and screamed in
their terror, as the wolves came nearer
and nearer. Finally the Oldest of the
children, while on her knees praying
for herself and little sisters, happened
to remember reading that fire would
frighten away wild animals, and re-
membered also that she had a few
matches in her pocket. In moment
she pnshed the children out from the
stack and struck match and set fire to
the dry hay The effect was magical.
In an instant the flames shot skyWard,
the wolves ran off in "a range of disap-
pointment, and soon after, as the little
ones were warming the chilled blood in
their little veins, their parents and
friends came up to their rescue, at
tracted thither by the light from the
burning haystack.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
Burn Old Letters.

For many reasons it is Letter to burn
old letters of affection than to hoard
them in this most uncertain world.
Burn, if you would not have the deepest
secrets of your soul made the sport of
attorneys. Burn, if you would not
have your friends panied by even an
accidental disclosure of kindness. Burn,
if you would have your costliest
secrets remain undivulged. Burn, for
your own sake and the sake Of others.
Give trembling hopes, and gentle as.
surance, the first faltering promise, the
last welcome asservation the golden
and silver sentences, the record of
dreams and of doubts, the lines traced
when all was benighted-give the sweet
and the bitter-sweet, earnestness and
playfulness, deep appeal and trivial
jest-all to the friendly fire. oes1 4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

ALEXANDER 81. STEVENS has intro
duced bill providing for a system of
postal savings deposit The fact that SO
many of these bills have been intro
duced, and that three prominent COM
mittees Of the house have reported bills
to establish postal savings banks, may
be regarded as an Indication that some
measure Of this kind will be passed by
the house during the present session.
The bill reported last week by the COM
mittee on post offices is intended as a
substitute for the bills reported by the
committees Of ways and means and
banking and currency, and embraces
the main features Of the bills reported
by these two committees. The bill of
the committee on post offices retains
the refunding provisions of the bill of
the committee of ways and means, and
provides comprehensive system of
savings deposits, using the machinery
of the post Office department.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

THE reply Of Prince Gortschakoff to
the demand of England, that the whole
of the treaty ofSan Stefano be brought
before the Berlin congress, seems to
have been the death of that congress.
The sly old Russian diplomat says that
certain of the terms of that treaty. are
wholly outside of European jurisdiction
and concern. Now somebody must back
down; England has determined that she
will not enter the congress unless all
of the late treaty between Russia and
Turkey is allowed to come before the
congress for discussion and revision;
and Russia has decided not to submit
only such portions of the treaty as she
deems of European concern. The
country awaits the next move.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

The silver bullionists seem to be
doomed to disappointment in the price
of silver; it is already announced that
two large shipments of silver bullion
have been made to New York from
Europe and other shipments are soon
to follow; while Messrs. French, Linde
and Gillfllan. commissioned by the
secretary of the treasury to take charge
Of the purchase of silver bullion, an
nounce that they have on hand suffi-
cient to serve the purpose of the dollar
coinage for several weeks, and will not
negotiate for silver for some weeks I'M
less the market should fall to such a
figure as would make it advantageous
to the government to purchase. They
also announce arrangements are about
completed at the Philadelphia mint
which will enable the government to
produce next month two million silver
dollars, the minimum amount required
to be coined in any one month under
the law
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
About Kissing.

An old "rounder" says, regarding
kissing: "Now, there's what they call
kissing under the mistletoe. Who
wants to kiss girl if he knows she's
cot to let him in, and knows he's got to
do it, and eyerybody's looking ON to see
fair play? Nos sir THAT takes all the life
out of it. The way to do it is to catch
her off hand and take the gathers out
of her dress and pull her ribbons to
pieces and knock her back hair
down, and hear her say cop all to
yourself, and then go away to quiet
place and think it over"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

In the Ohio assembly there is bill
pending to authorize the governor to
appoint seven commissioners, to be Sc
lected from the presidents of Ohio col
leges, to compile set of books for pub
lie schools, the commissioners to serve
without pay, and complete their work
by next January.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

THE feeling existing among the great
powers Of Europe at present is not at
all favorable to peaceful settlement
of the interests growing out of the late
war between Russia and Turkey. The
relations of Russia and England are
badly complicated, and rumors of war
are coming from all quarters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

THE tariff bill as it comes from the
full committee is considerably modified
from the original bill, and the reduction
from the present tariff on most of the
schedules is from 20to 25 per cent. and
on metals not to exceed per cent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

CONGRESS has now bill before it to
abolish all the eighteen pension agen
cies now existing and pay pensioners
direct from Washington through any
money order post office
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

ONE of the last acts of the Iowa legls-
lature was the passage by both houses
of the bill restoring capital punishment.
The new law leaves the fixing of the
death penalty to the jury.