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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
THE candidate of the Okolona Southern
States is Senator Thurman.

Professor Baird's forthcoming report will
contain an exhaustive account of experiments
in artificial Matching of Goldfish at Gloucester
last winter. The professor says the expert
meuts satisfied him it is entirely practicable to
multiply the species to any desirable extent.
With proper machinery he could have hatched
young cod by hundreds. almost thousands, of
millions. Some eight or ten million were
planted by way of experiment. The methods
adopted are equally available for all kinds of
sea fish, including mackerel. The professor Is
having steamer constructed at a cost of about
$5O,OO0 expressly to do this work.
correspondent writes from Larnica,
Cyprus: There is a most gloomy prospect this
year. Trade is stagnsnt The crops are dry
ing up. The sky is like brass. The earth is
like iron. There is great mortality among the
cattle. The peasant fhave commenced to eat
the nauseous dog-root in lieu of bread. 1t is
reported that the government will collect the
tithes in Turkish fashion, which will result in
certain loss to them.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
03]IES!|ESs;!'sDl1

| At no time In the histo-
Try of medicine has an ar
ticle appeared which has
met with greater approv-
lal and sue, ess than Ben
sons Capcine Plaster.
Why they are preferred
to all other porous plas-
ters, is owing to their i'm
jproyed composition: they
act instantaneously, cure
speedily and effectually.
Physicians and the gen.
eral public who acknowl-
ledge the great benefits de-
lived from the use of the
ordinary porousH plaster,
however, MAINTAIN that
their action is not suffici-
emily prompt, requiring
time, patience, and con-
tinuous wear to effect a
cure. Benson's Capcine
Plaster overcoDes this
difficulty by accomp lish-
ing In a few hours that
which it takes any other
iplaster as many days.
Although a recent in
vention, Benson's Cap
cine Porous Plaster has
been thoroughly tested by
ply sicians, and have been
pronounced the most
thoroughly etficacious
plaster ever devised.
Its marvellous influence
lover the circulation, and
general effect on the sys-
TEN is almost Incredible;
from the moment OF its
application to the affected
part, it operates with as
tonishing vigor brings
relief and cures more ef-
fectually than any known
Plaster, Liniment or Com
pound.
When you desire
prompt relief, ask your
Druggist for Benson's
Capcine Plaster. AVOID
worthless piasters having
a similar sounding name
Each genuine plaster has
The word Capcine spelled
C-A-P-C-I-N-E.
Sold by all DR. uggists,
Price 25 cents.
my 3S&W&wlm
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
The Good Old Times.
A Contrast Between the Ways Of Life in
1S29 and 1879.
From the Atlantic for May.

A hslf' century ago large part Of the people
OF the United States lived in houses unpainted,
upholstered and utterly devoid of sdornment.
A well-fed fire in the yawuing chasm of huge
chimney gave partial warmth to single room,
and it was a common remark that the inmates
were roasting one side while freezing the other.
in contrast majority of the people OF the older
States now live in houses that are capboarded,
painted, blinded and comfortably warmed.
Then the household furniture consisted of few
plain chairs, plain table, bedst4ad made by
the village carpenter. Carpets there were none.
To-day, few are the homes 10 the city or the
country that do not contain carpet of some
sort, while the average lahorer by weeks
spring bed
Fifty, years ago the kitchen "dressers" we're
set forth with a shining row Of pewter plates.
The farmer ate with a buck-hsndled knife and
an iron or pewter spoon, but the advance Of civ
hizatlon has sent the plates and spoons TO the
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
THE Supreme Court has decided that the

THE Supreme Court has decided that the
Thurman act" of 1878, relative to the Pa
ciic railroads, is constitutional. This act
created sinking fund to pay the interest
and principal of the government bonds loaned
to Pacific railroads. 1t provided that one
quarter of the net earnings should be appro-
priated for that purpose, but stipulated that
the first mortgage bonds of the several COM
panies should have prior lien upon the sink
ing fond thus created. This law was op-
posed by the Pacific railroads, which insisted
that Congress had no right to pass such a
law, it being breach of contract entered
into by the government, and therefore up-
constitutional. Suit was brought by the
Central Pacific Railroad Company in the
United States circuit court, California, and
the Union Pacific Railroad Company brought
suit in the United States court of claims, the
object in both cases being to test the con-
stitutionality of the sinking fund act. The
courts below decided in favor of the United
States. Monday the Supreme Court affirmed
the judgments of the courts below, and held
the act to be constitutional.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
III the Union was worth lighting for il is
worth paying for.
The New Bill,

The Democrats seem to have given up
their idea of coercing the President by with
holding supplies, and will in all probability
pass the appropriation bills without the OBJ
jectionable amendments, or make some other
arrangement for the support of Government
until the assembling of Congress in Decem-
ber. The new bill offered in the House
Monday is ayowedly framed to avoid the OBJ
jections made by the President to the vetoed
army bill. 1t is a substitute for the political
sections of that measure, and though the
Democrats proclaim their purpose to with
hold the appropriations until the bill is acted
upon by the Executive, the delay is but bit
OF bravado to cover their retreat. Public
opinion has been too strong for them, and
they have not dared to carry out their revo-
lutionary purposes.
The new bill is so much better than the
rejected one, in form if not In substance, it
has been received with comparative approval.
On its face it seems merely to forbid mill
tary interference with the freedom of elec-
tions. The laws already forbid that, it is
true; but if the Democrats wish to pass
cumulative laws there will be little objection.
1t amuses them and doesn't hurt anybody
else. If the bill is simply re-affirmation OF
existing statutes it will probably receive the
Presidents approval. But opin ions differ as
to its scope. Some think its operation will
be to deny to the Executive all power of en-
forcing the Federal election laws In cases
where the civil authorities fail, through in
sufficient power or for other reasons, to do
theiI duty. II this is the effect OF the bill, if
it takes away any safe guard of The right of
suffrage, or puts any restriction upon free
dom or purity of elections, it should be
promptly vetoed. The action of the Pres-
dent in regard to the army bill leads to the
confident belief that be will disapprove of any
measure which aims at :he accomp lishment
of the Objectionable objects which the vetoed
measure sought to achieve.
The following is the text of the bill:
Whereas. the presence of troops at the polls
is contrary to the spirit of our institutions and
traditions of our people, and tends to destroy
the freedom of elections.
Therefore, be it enacted, ETC., that it shall not
be lawful to bring to or employ at any place
where q general or special election is being
held in State, any part OF the army or navy
OF the United States, unless such force shall be
necessary to repel armed enemies of the United
States or to enforce section 4, article 4, of the
Constitution of the United States and the laws
made in pursuance thereof, on,appication of
the Legislature or executive OF the State where
such force is to be used, and so much of all
laws as is inconsistent herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07

FRED DOUGLASS explains that he opposes
the negro exodus chiefly because sit is a
wretched substitute tor the fuflment of the
national obligations by which the govern
ment is held and firmly bound to protect
every American citizen, of whatever color,
upon any aud every part of the American
domain
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07

The Democratic papers are repeating the
misstatement that General Garfield has pro-
claimed his willingness to vote for the amend
ment to the army bill if it be offered as sep
arate bill. General Garfield has done no
such thing. He has expressed willingness
to vote for repeal of the entire two sections
of the revised statutes which the Democrats
sought to amend by striking out eight words.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07

IT is reported that Congressman Hiscock,
the hope of the anti-Conkling party in New
York, has become a Conkling man.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07

EVERY regular attache Of the PRESS is furnishe d
with Card certificate couptersigned By Stanley T.
Puilen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent ou
ournal.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07

THE Louisville Courier-Journal fears the
President has been Stuffed by the sta,-
warts. 1t doesn't lie in the Democrats 10
knock the stuffing out of him.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
THE PRESS
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 2.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cations The name and address Of the writer are in
alcases 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., 1879-05-07

| Kellogg. The seat belongs to him il is true,
bu. the Democrats need it.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07

New Orleans has got rid of half a million of
its debt by going quietly into the market and
buying up is bonds in small quantities at
% cents on the dollar.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07

THE probabilities are growing that Secre-
tary Sherman will be nominated for Govern
or of Ohio.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
ENTERTAIN M ENTS.
SOCIAL FESTIVAL

The Ladies of the First Baptist Soc iety
will hold Festival in their Vestry corner Congress
and Wilmot Streets, on WEDNESDAY,, May
9TH, Afternoon and Evening variety Of
Fancy Artielts and Aprons will be for Sac.
Refreshments, Coffee. Ice Cream, &C., for sale dur
ing the evening" Admission free. my5d3t
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
FOR SALEi

OF twenty by twenty inch Tow Boat. with Conden-
ser and independent air and Circulating Pumps;
use; also, all the Sea Cocks and Valves Condenser,
steel Crank Shaft and Pin: also Pusey q Jones
wheel six feet, eight inches in diameter; also, Deck
Plates, Bunker Covers and Bit Heads. Every
thing in first class order, just from the repair shop
Condenser with attachments alone cost 81 900 when
put into Boat. All the above named Machinery
ready to be put into instant use. Will be sold low
for cash. For further particulars communicate with
JAMES M. ANDREWS
rOv1dt Biudetord. Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-07
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

TERMS: Eight Dollars Yeaf. To mail subscriber
Seven Dollars Year il paid In advance.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

THE telegraph announces the death of
the Hon. VIM. Allen, of Ohio. Although
an old man, in his 18th year, yet, Mr.. Al
lens health has been so vigorous that
his death comes unexpectedly. He has
resided near the place of his death for
nearly sixty years, and has filled large
place in the political life of the state.
He was elected Representative in Con-
gress in 1888, and in 1887 was chosen
Senator, and reelected to second term
six years later. He retired from pOliti-
cal life, but was almost forced by his
party into accepting the nomination for
Governor, to which position he was elect
ed in 1874. He was man of sterling
integrity, and, during his long public
career, his most bitter opponents never
accused him of dishonest act, In par
tisanship he was bitter, and no man
ever had reason to dOnbt that he was a
Democrat, after he once settled into that
faith. He was gentleman of the old
school, rough, yet kind and polite, from
principle, and personally commanded as
large respect for his many good quail
ties as any public man in the state. He
was the uncle of Allen G. Thurman, pres
ent Senator from Ohio. One of Mr.. Al
lens peculiarities was his great volume
of voice, which, in his prime, it is said,
could be heard distinctly by an audience
filing a ten-acre field. 1t was also often
jOkingly said that his hogs heard his
well-knOwn call when miles away from
Fruit Farm" and while they were
champing acOrns in another county.
This peculiarly got him the name of Fog
Horn Allen. 1t was only few days ago
that Mr.. Allen peremptOrily declined en-
tering political life again, saying that
he knew, if the people did not, that his
active days were over. His death SO
soon after this statement indicates that
he felt his last days approaching, and
was preparing for the final and ineyita-
BILE exit that is demanded of all.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

THE reports of yellow fever in the
South have had marked effect on the
provision and grain markets. The pros
pect of the trade from that section being
curtailed during the next sixty days,
while large stocks are on hand, caused a
reduction of $1.25@1.30 per barrel in
pork, soc per 100 pounds in lard, and
5O@75c per 100 pounds in short rib sides,
while grain, out of sympathy, has de-
clined 4@5c in wheat, 1a@1c in corn,
and 1@2c i'm oats.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

THE GrOsser Kurfurst, which was sunk
5y the Crown Prince and rested two
years in the English Channel, has been
raised and this is considered triumph
of engineering. 1t is pity tht the gal
liant crew could not be raised to life with
their boat.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

THE male members of the Chinese En-
bassy are elegant little affairs when in
full dress. They then wear blouses of
rich brOcaded satin, trousers of fine
white silk, and hose to match, with much
embroidery and fancy bangles.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

MDLLE BERNHRDT has the fancy of
having her coffin always near her. The
bOny arms of a skeleton embrace the
cheval-glass i'm her bedroom; and when
she studies new part she makes this
dumb prOmpter hold the manuscript of
her part in his fieshless hand.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

ANOTHER plot for wholesale release
of prisoners has been discovered and
frustrated at the Massachusetts state
prison. A letter from one convict to an
other was intercepted, which disclosed a
plan to capture certain officers and a
railroad train which run into the prison
yard nearly every day, and with the train
as battering-ram batter down the en-
trance gate to the prison, thus opening
the way for escape of several hundred
cOnvicts.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19
Sole agents: for
Notice.

LAND OFFICE AT DETROIT, MICH !
June 20 1879.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and secure final entry thereof at the ex-
piration of thirty days from the date of this
notice, viz: Frederick Webelhoer for the
southeast Il, section 4, Town 80 North, Range
1, West, and names the following as his wit
nesses, viz: George Wetterich of Cheboygan
county, Mich, and Jacob Karcher of Otsego
county, Mich. ]. B. BLOSS, Register.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

M. DE LESSEPT stated at meeting of
the Geographical Society in Paris that
he did not think the total of expenses of
the construction of the Darien Canal
will exceed 25O,OOO,0OO francs. The diff
ficulties of the work were not so fOrmid-
able as those which had been overcome
in the construction of the Suez Canal,
as railway already existed along the
course of the proposed Panama canal,
with large town at each extremity.
De Lesseps states that the caution money
100000 francs, required by Venezuela,
anent the Panama Isthmus Canal, has
been already paid.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

THE decision of Justice Field, at San
Francisco, to the effect that the queue
cutting ordinance, aimed at the Chinese,
is i'm conflict with the fourteenth amend
ment, and therefore invalid, will cause
Dennis Kearney to swear and the China
men to rejoice. The fourteenth amend
ment provides: "NO state shall make or
enforce any law which shall abridge the
privileges or immunities of citizens Of
the United States, nor shall any state
deprive any person of life, liberty, or
property without due process of law:
nor deny any person within its jurisdic-
ton the equal protection of laws" This
decision opens the way to other ques-
lions raised by certain provisions of the
new Constitution.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

THE London Times says: "The firm
ness of the French Exchange is said to
be due to the prospect of demand for
gold for the United States in consequence
of deficient harvest. Accounts from
the French wheat growing districts are
certainly unfavorable; but, looking at
the enormous accumulation of gold,
both here and on the Continent, it seems
rather premature to speculation upon
the probable effects of the drain thereof
to America. The contingency of Ameri-
cans preferring to take their own bonds,
as was the case last year, must be con-
sidered, and the prObilities are in favor
of some improvement in our general
business with America. 1t is also too
early to assume as a certainty that
European harvests will be seriously de-
ficient.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19
Dissolution of Co. Partnership.

NOTICE is hereby given that the co-part-
IN nership heretofore existing under the
name, style and firm of Perrin & BOwes is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
accounts of said firm having been divided,
parties indebted will be notified with whom to
settle the same.
Dated June 5th, 1879.
It. A. PERRIN.
7june3t w. w. BOWES
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

THE Indians of the Northwestern reser-
walton have caught the walking-match
disease.
AJUTANT GENERAL STEEL, of Texas,
officially reports that there are between
1000 and 5000 fugitives from that State,
of whom 851 are murderers.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

IT is stated that the Great Eastern is
to be refitted, at cost of 100000 for the
the transportation of cattle from Texas
to England. She will carry crew Of
300 men.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

ONE of the Chinese Legation in Wash
ingtOn carries rusty fan on which
some Chinese maiden wrote verse of
poetry 5000 years ago. Why he should
carry thu old thing is hard to surmise,
since it is presuma5le that the girl was
not his sweetheart.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

JAMES GORDON BENEFITS Arctic eX-
plOring expedition started out on the
9Th from San Francisco, California. The
intention is, if possible to reach the
north pole, or open polar sea, in which
all arctic explorers express such implic-
it belief. The Jeanette is the name of
the ship in which the explorers sail; she
is APO tons burden, 143 feet long, 25 feet
beam, and draws 16 feet of water when
fully loaded. She is provided with
cargo of food and fuel sufficient for
three years cruise. She will stop at St.
Michails, a trading post in Alaska, where
dogs, and dried fish for their food, fur
clothing, and more sledges will be taken
on board. From there to st. Lawrence,
on the Siberian coast, at which place
they will engage Esquimauxs as dog
drivers and interpreters. Their course
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

AS THE Postmaster General has lately
made some important rulings in refer
ence to fOurth-class matter, we give
them for the benefit of the public. All
secOnd-class matter, whether sent by
publishers or news-dealers, to regular
subscribers, goes at two cents per
pound. All printed matter except the
above, of any description, is sent at one
cent for two ounces. Printed blanks
filled out in writing, not in the nature
of personal correspondence, can be sent
at same rate rate excepting where they
have money value, as a prOmissOry
note, insurance policy, receipt, etc.
Those filled out but not signed may 60
at one cent for two ounces, but when
signed, only at letter rates of postage.
Printed blanks, signed in writing, can
be sent at one cent for two ounces. Elec-
trio pen copies at same rate. Photo
graphs, engravings, etc., at same rate,
and may have titles written thereon. A
single book may be sent of any weight,
but i'm all other cases the limit of weight
is four pounds. Printed cards, one cent
for two ounces; specimen diplomas, en-
velOpes with printed addresses, etc.,
same rate. Fourth class or mercantile
matter, one cent an ounce, as before,
and must be prepaid in full, and may
be accompanied with price mark, either
printed or written. ALI second, third or
fourth class matter must be unsealed
and so put up as to be readily examined.
No flour or other powdered substances
ointment, articles liable to break, sharp
pointed instruments, can be sent through
the mails, except as prescribed by the
department.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

Cend 25c TO u. P. ROWE ELL q &C : " ork
- for Pamphletof 100pages con J elistsof
and estimates ho b .costof
dvertisIng. hH' ul-ls.sssr. u rTt,e, e
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1879-07-19

THO las NJ JCROS5IN, inspector of asy-
lums, prisons, etc., for Canada, has been
On visit to Lansing, with instructions
to obtain the requisite information to
enable him to remodel the refrOm school
at Penetanguishine, in the province of
Quebec, after the Michigan state refrOm
school, with which he is highly pleased.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-01-03
NEW Rendering of an O.d song.

VIVA l. hOm- without a mother 2?
says he odd anu popular ballad. truly,
VIII at II hume wI,hOut her, If she be a
bught, sunny faced woman heallhful,
hopeful, happy, slways booking on the
OTignt side uf life, he behaved C IN
panIuu of her children, sci ding her
husband out INTO the world every
morning with cheerful word of en-
cOuragemeut, and meeting him a.
night WIN II welcoming kise A home
L. indeed made desuia = by TIE loss of
-ucn wife and mo her. Many ii
mn tier rs not this bright aud shin
ing" hoIue-iight, less b. Cause of her
disposition than because weak Ress and
disease have drTaDktd body and brain,
making her irritable, peevi>h and
faui,findii z, even To those whom she
ue-, love-. Dr Pierct's FavUrite Pre-
ScriptiOu - II never ailIng r-meiy for
female diseases. Hundreds of happy
homes owe their brightness and at
tractIvenrss tO this remedy which
trai sfurmed their wives and mothers
rom despOndeut, feeble invalids into
heAlthful, hopeful women.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-01-03
Sherif's Sale.
No. 1906.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ALIAS ORDER OF
At K ne Vfpe e, TennSssee, in the case Of J.
Horne vs. W. Fisher and to ne dlreC,ed' Will
co Monasy. the Sd day OF Feoruafy, 10y: In
5ssn6 Of sa' Shn sssl 3
the highest BIDDER OF cash acpe srsc. Of
fend Iriap IN The ed civil district of Knox
cou 1tr, Be- unded as follows ON the porth by
E. J. White. o. the east by LO56 ESo Its, IN IN
R. Stnffsl; al o levied upon twe,ye acre tract
Of land in the Sd civil district OF hHob e county
bounded as follows IN tnH b;to' On tSs 1ortb
by John III. Crawford and on the West oy W. B.
Tillmau. ThiF, Decem DER l7th, 49 nnS::p rL,w
dec25w4t ALEA' "' SA"'