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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11
OBITUARY

MAJOR JOHN ". TODD, UNITED STATES ARMY.
Major John ". Todd, Ordnance Department. United
States Army, Commandant at Jefferson Barracks
who was thrown from his buggy while on
his way home from St Louis the night
before last died yesterday. HIS skull
was fractured and he lay unconscious from the time
OF the accident until his death. Major Todi
entered the army from tho Military Academy
In 1852 as brcvet second lieutenant. He
served as assistant IN various arsenas, aud 1t
the outbreak u the rebellion was nrst lieutenant
und command OF Baton Rouge Arsenal when It
seized w tho rebels. During the he
served as assistant ordnance officer at st. LOUIS
Arsenal TO April, 1851 and as chief OF ord.
nance OF the Department. OF Florida from
july 1861 to September 1862, whom he was promoted
to OF After TINS he held several
important POSITIONS, IN all oil which he distinguished
himself. Ho promoted 10 the rank Of major March
Z, 1867.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

A good audience assembled last night at the Park
Theatre to witness Aiueo's admirable persoaaion Of
La Pericholc," In the opera OF that name. rho
picco with ths full strength OF tho company.
Moard was the Piquillo and he Is perhaps tho best
rcpresc NATIVE oil that character have had
this country. Jouard played Don Andres and met
with a warm reception en- bis nrst appearance and
was encorcd alter HIS umbrella song. Mtz'crcs aud
Duphan as Lo Comic PanatclIas and Bon Po
were irrosistlbiy funny. botn In makeup n d
a.t,uQ and III tho trio with Moard the
second act were enthusiastically app audcd. Mllef
Gueymard, Duparc anJ Gnerzc assumed tho roles
OF inc three COUSINS .'Girofc.Grona" viii DO
given at the matinoc this aitcrnoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11
THE GOETHE CLUB.

The Goethe Club last evening rendered a farewell
dnnc. to Or. A. Ruppancr, It's president, who sails
Tor Europe to-day the Gcrmanc Tor tour OF England
and tho Continent Tho dinner took place in tho Hotel
Brunsw,ck, william Cullen Bryant presiding. Among
tho gentlcmcnt present we're MT. Blanchard, Vice
President OF tho Eric Railway Company; Mr.. futile,
of tho New York and New Haven Railroad; MT ZoI-
Golfer, President OF the Metropolitan Gas Light Com
pauy and Coroner Eliinger. MIR. Bryant was tho nrs
after dinner speaker. Remarks were also made by
the following named gen tlemon:-Mr. Blanchard, Mr.
Eldcrkn, Coroner Ellinger, Professor Gaubcuskloc,
Mr.. Tuttlo ana Mr.. Courllandt Palmer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11
SOCIETY OF DECORATIVE ART.

The lady manugcrs OF the Society Of Decorative
Art had on Thursday and yesterday. and viii IN
doub,odiy have to-day. goody number of visitors,
invited by card 20 tho opening OF the and
full rooms oil tho society at NO. 81 East Nineteenth
street. Tho show rooms, the hrst floor, are adj
mirabIy arranged with n thoroughly artistic display
OF tho decorated wares offered Tor sale Thero Is
much OF interest TO be seen, and are glad 10 say
that tho art standard OF the work continually grow
ing higher, and that the display lnado Is very
Aul.l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11
QUEENS COUNTY TEACHERS.

THO committee appointed a recent meeting Of the
Queens County Teachers Association to confer with
tho officers Of the Queens County Agricultural Society
In regard to educational exhibit Mt tho Juno Hor-
ucultural Fair report Nh agreement upon plan by
which all the schools Of tho county are to be divided
into classes In each class prizes Will be given for
the best second best third best exhibit OF school
work All work exhibited must DO the individual and
unaided work Of pupils who have been 10 attendance
public school during tho present school yeartho
result OF teaching In tho echooias
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

The WEATuER.-Thc conditions that pre-
vailed yesterday in the regions east Of the
Rocky Mountains wero dominated by the adj
sauce OF the high pressure from tho westward
over all the districts south of Tennessee. In the
Middle and Eastern States aud the lake region
che pressure was below the mean. being lowest
In Maine and Nova Scotia. Light rains gencr-
ally fell on the coasts Of tho latter districts and
over the lakes. A thunder storm occurred in
Maine toward evening and the area Of its niu-
encc was very extended. Indeed, about the
same time all the coast lincynorth of Cape May
was involved in cloudincss and rains, which
lasted for brei period. The high pressure in
the West and Southwest is attended by clear,
cool weather, light to fresh winds, mostly from
the north and west. The indications that
the centre Of highest pres sure of the particular
area advancing has already moved into the
plains from tho Rocky Mountain districts, and
that falling pressure will be experienced TO
day in most OF the far Western States and Ter
ritories. The temperatures have fallen some
what particularly in the lake region. Little
change, however, took place ON tho Atlantic
coast. In New York and its vicinity to-day
the weather will be cooler aud fair partly
cloudy possibly with showers. Tomorrow 1t
will be slightly warmer and fair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs.-Io
insure the proper classification Of advertisements
IL is absolutely necessary that they be handed in
before eight o'clock ercry erc,.iag.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

The RACE for one thousand grrineas at New
market yesterday was won by the three-year
old flly Pilgrimage, which makes the second
great race she has won this week. Her total
winnings in the two amount to about sixty
thousand dollars
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

Our SISTER REPUBLIC, Switzerland, is behav-
ing in a very unsisterly way in paying the ex-
penses Of her worthless paupcr population to
Our shOres
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

The probabilities are that the sceathe1 is Ne,c
York and its Oicinity today ,ciH be cooler and
Jair or partly cloudy, nth slsorers. Io-m.orro,c
Il aciH be slightly parmer aud Jair
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

ANOTHER FIGHT is to be made over the will of
the late Mr. Stewart. There only a or
SO of claimants. II millionaire wishes to find
out the exact number of his relatives he has only
to disappear for six months and lead them to
believe that he il dead. lie will be astonished
when he rcfurua
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

TmE BEST METHOD Of dispensing charity was
discussed by the State Charities Aid Association
yesterday. That the present sy stem is as bad as
It could well be was conceded, but the exact plan
Of reform that ought to be adopted is problem
of some difficulty. The question of the English
mcndicant, "What would those relieving officers
do without usF is equally applicable here.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

FoR SOME lime PAST n mysterious craft,
called the Racehorse, has been lying at one OF
the piers, preparing for u voyage TO what was
vaguely described rs the West Coast of Africa
To the infinite relief Of the Spanish and English
coDsuls she has been seized by the Sheriff
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11
STREET CLEANING DISTRACTIONS

The Police Board by resolution yesterday requested
the Commissioner Of Public Works 20 have removed
from tho streets and cutters all obstrucsions which
now impede the work Of street cleaning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

BRooKLYN's GAS COMPANIES cannot, it seems,
afford to light the streets of that city for less
than double what tho service costs OH this side
of the river. Whyl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

The CIMBRIA has been the object of some az
tention on the part of one Of our revenue cutters
Her papers are in perfect legal order and there
no contraband of war. Russian officers are
coming and gong all the time. but the mystery
Of her mission is still as iinpcnetrablc as ever.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

The MATCH between Hanlan and Plaisted
forms the sensation of the day in Toronto.
Business viii be suspended when the event
comes off. the Mayor having decided to request
q half holiday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11
THE GARBAGE WAR,

Thomas and john Matthews, John Baker and Charles
Peterson, who said they resided In this city, were
fined $40 each by Judge Davis Of Jersey CITY, yester
day for dumping garbage In tho bay
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

A SEVENTEEN MILLION DOLLAR SUIT is tho
latest prize Of the lawyers. The Missouri,
Kansas and Texas Railway Company, which
represents some well known citizens, is the
defendant
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

The PIONEER SHIP OF tho new American line
70 Brazil, the City of Rio Janero, has ar
rived ut st. Thomas. The thousands of people
who lined the wharves attest the favor with
which the new enterprise is regarded at that
point
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

WALL STREET YEsrERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was fairly active and steady. Gold was
quoted all day at 1OOlo. Government bonds
were firm, States steady and railroads strong.
Money on call was easy at q per cent and
closed ut 3 q 3ls per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

FREEDOMS BATTLE in Cuba is at an end.
Maceo and three other chiefs, the last in the
field, have surrendered and left the island.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

"WHIsKEY DID IT." was the effective temper
ance speech Of a colored murderer on the scat
fold i'll Louisiana yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11

BALTIMORE has caught the Fenian craze.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-11
WITH SUPPLEM ENT.

NEW YORK SATURDAY, MAY IL, 1878.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

has been sad failure, and that the second
year opens With dark pIospects.-Ne,o York
Tribune.
They are going to put on the new silver
dollar the legend 'In God we trust" That's
what the old woman, being run away with,
said she did till the breechin' broke. The
silver madness is running away with the
country, and the breechin' broke in Congress
the other day.-AIbany Ecening Journal.
Now aud then man appeafs upon the
public stage whose genius or force redeems
such an effort from ridicule. President
Hayes was not cast in this mould. The mis-
fortune is that he is unable to comprehend
deficiencies which to others are plain enough.
Needing help. he refuses to accept it when
rendered dsinterestediy. He seems to sus-
pect those whose party record should place
them above suspicion, and to reserve his con-
fdeuces for persons notoriously unfit to re-
ceive them. At every step, consequently, he
has blundered. Enemies have multiplied
while friends have disappeared. IN. Y.
Times.
A former member of Congress, who, In
one Of the State conventions last year, did
much to stay the tide of opposition to the
new Federal Administration, has been visit
ing this city, aud in conversation represents
that the dissatisfaction With the general poll
icy of the administration is growing rapidly.
He predicts that from present Indications
President HAYES will soon be left without
substantial following or support, that the Re-
publcans of the Union will draw away from
him entirely, and in conventions and else
where act for themselves, disclaiming all re-
sponsibility for the course pursued by the
Administration Washington Special to Gin
cinndti Commercial
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08
A Newport Winter.

Some one describes our climate by speaking
of 'the rieors of New England sDmmei." One
overlooks with dignity eat bit OF playfu satire,
bat New England tcinter, as a rule, does mean
ice and cold and snow and thermometer be-
low zero for three months of the year. New
port comes upon the stage. Scene-New Eng
land. Time-Winter. Whereupon she does
her best to carry out the prescribed pro-
gramme, bus it is under protest, and the make
believe Is self-evident The day-the 1st Of
February, perhaps-sets out to be raw, cold and
clustering, but ignominioasly breaks dowu. aud
melts into a mild mist, or even quick, soft,
heavy rain that patters and falls like Juue
shower. Ice! The Maine boys and girls would
not trust themselves upon the thin spology for
it that here covers the ponds. Snow! No
sooner are sleghs gotten out than muddy
roads put in a plea for wheels. Cod! The
word can always be sacrificed with truth to
the term 'chilly." Nowhere else in New Eog-
land in January does the willow look 80
brightly yellow, or the grass 80 little dead
aud brown, and the warm, noon sun
shine of every clear day convinces one that
heavy wraps aud furs are ouly part of the IN
necessary parapherualia-ths stage appoint
ments that belong to the little farce, "a New.
port Winter" There is the adjusted mask,
but behind the icy couutenance of the old Frost
King peeps forth every now and then tho
gay, Young, laughing face of Spriog.
People who think of Newport merely as a
summer resort do not rightly est mate the char
actsr of the place. The "season" isgiven upto
the gaities that transform small city, fire.
queuted as a watering place, into strsnsient
metropolis of fashion and display, but the peo-
pie OF position aud culture who iDhabit New
port permanently (and there are enough of
them to form most agreeabls coterie by them
selves) settle down very contentedly, having
exchanged hospitalities With those of the sum
mer guests included among their acquaintance,
to the enjoyment of their winter Season"
One notices, speaking Of course of the perms-
nent residents, the cosmopolitan cast of society.
There are no marked local char. .cterlsi1S-an
entire sbseuce of provinciaIisms, as people
fr1m all parts OF the world come here to 1--we.
Another pecoliarily that strikes Que IS the
division into two classes-"the towns people
and 1.-The hill people" Do not infer from this
that locality has anything to do with the de-
narcation. On the contrary one may live Jar
from the "town" and yet belong to the towns
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

The new silver dollar is to bear the motto,
sin God we trust" This probably means
the other eight cents.-MilU0ukee Sentinel
1t is such men as Alexander Stephens who
are more dangerous to repubiicanism than
your Hookers, Hewitts aud Hamburg But
lers. With all this seeming fairness and un-
doubted good feeling, he admits no radical
principle for which we contended, contesses
to no radical error on his own side; be throws
a sort of misty glamor about the lost cause,
aud clothes the ghostly skeleton of secession
in the mantle OF statesmanshp, p, and draws
over that loathsome 'body of DEATH" chattel
slavery, royal drapery of State rights and di-
vine rishts.-Grace Greenwood.
The President has packed the Senate aud
cabinet with adversaries Of his own financial
creed, and he has innocently given eDcour-
age nent to the party he desired 20 defeat.
Meanwhile he has lost all his friends, aud he
has not accomplished the reforms upon Which
be set his heart. Everybody respects him.
Everybody who has personal intercourse WITH
him likes him. But it Is Impossible not to
see that the fist year of his administration
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DIR. q. Il. OHII
BOX 80. VILE, MAS S.
Reasons Why All Should Use the
ReactjOnary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense of
every man or woman in every walk OF life. 1t
furnishes an exercise which may aud should be in
tr0duced into every house; which may be practiced
at ali seasons in all kinds Of weather. by persons of
both sexes, all ages, and degrees OF strength or
weakness, alone OF in company, No one can say too
much in praise Of it, and no one can afford to do
and consider it invaluable and indispensable 1t is
the safest. simplest, cheapest and most efhcieot
medicine ever discovered. No claim Is set up tor ii
which is unscientlfc or impractcabe.
Gene al. Ii is the best OF rest 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its II strains
to the affected parts By its the health is easily
maintained, The purchase of keactionary Litter
is the hest kind of economy. The convenience of
having one IN the house is very great.
MiDd and Brain 1t invig0rates and
strengthens the brain, and renders il more active
and efficient in all its operations
S.eep.-lt IS the simplest and safest narcotic 1t
is the most natural and probably the best means o
inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It is wonderful tonic to the whole
nervOas system. 1t is most efdcaeiOus remedy in
paralysis if taken In time.
Lungs, Throat and Voice.-It gives special
expansion and greater mobility to the chest; en-
ton, and briog- the voice more fully under control.
As preventive and cure OF lung diseases it has no
equal
Exercise-Itis is the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best for of physical
culture and developemeut IN the safest, easiest.
most thorough and expeditions manner 1t is
better than the gymnasium, and tree from its
dangers; cheaper than the saddle; less laborious
than boating, and infinitely better Than drugs in a
majoritv OF chronic diseases 1t rounds and hardens
th, muscles, and educates them into ever ready,
faithful and efficient servants of the will
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

THE Congressional Record is loaded down
these days with the soeeches that were not
delivered on the Presidents veto of the sill
yer bill. Some of these speeches are very
ludicrous. One, purporting to be delivered
on the day the message was sent in, contains
extracts from New York papers OF the next
day. Another, by Mr.. Slemons of Arkansas,
closes with this bust of eloquence: 'It will
be pleasing in the future, when those who
have so long plundered the people are damned
end sitting like ghosts along the wailing
shore, to. read the story of their or lines by
the red glare Of hell; to remember that they
once had good time, and for their comfort
submit tabular statement which will re-
fresh their memory" Mr.. Slemons should
resign his seat in Congress and become a
Greenback editor.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

How is this? Congressman Cox of Ohio
has appointed a board to examine and pass
upon the qualifications of candidates for Fed
eral appointments in his district. Thought
Congressman had nothing to do with Fed
eral appointments these DAYS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

THE fatal defect in the lopg-bond bill which
has passed the Senate is the provision pro-
viding for the reissue of legal-tender notes
taken into the Treasury in payment for the
bonds. By this provision the country mere
Iy increases its indebtedness, or under the
most favorable circumstances does not de-
crease IT,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

THE people Of Dexter are better orators
than thief-catchers. Perhaps they think the
murderers of Mr.. Barron will be so touched
by the eulogies upon him spoken in town.
meeting that they will hasten to deliver them
selves up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

THE cause of hard money has gained, not
lost, in Lewiston. The vote for the Green
back candidate for mayor is less than that
cast for Muuson last Fall. Auburn has not
greenback strength.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 8.

We do not read anonymous etters ana commun
cations. The name and address of the writer in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as a guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

EVERY regular attache OF the PRESS Is furnished
with Card certificate couDtersigned by Stanley T.
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. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08
Current Comment.

THE Ne,o Era is pining to be noticed.
Well, here's the notice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08
For Sale.

A FARM pleasantly situated, 81 miles from Port
"A land in Falmouth. on the old Yarmouth road
Graves Hill 1t contains 65 acres good two-story
house of 10 hard and soft water in house, barn
40x50, stable 2Ox39 GUS about % tons OF hay For
further particulars enquire of ALBERT j. MER-
RILL on the premises. del5eodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08

Wanted to Exchange for Farms.
CEVERAL houses and lots. in Portland, now
- Ienied and paying good interest. For further
particulars apps Co N. 5. GARDNER, Real Estate
Agent, No. 423 Exchange Street. mar6eod2w*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-03-08
REAL ESTATE.

For Sale or TO Let.
TWO and half Story House, suitable for two
families. Gas. furnace, hot and cold water.
Inquire at 81 Clark street,.
MARI dtf