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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01

Imports from January to April 26.
1870 1879
Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, April 30-Hogs-receipts $4,000 head /;
shipments $500 head; market lower; choice heavy
3 40 q IS: light at 8 40 q &c; mixed packing at
8 10 q Q 30, closing with many unsold.
Cattie-receipts 1000 head; shipments 400 head !;
market quiet and unchanged shipping at 30 q Is;
butchers steady 200 @ rs. 5-s--2.-
Sheep-receipts 1000 head; shipments 500; steadier
at 90 GD co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01

Brigl,on CattIe Mnrket.

For the week ending Wednesday, April 80.
Amount of stock at market-Cattle 1913: Sheep
and Lambs 1920; Swine 1925; number of Western
Cattle 324s; Eastern Cattle 20; Mich Cows and
Northern Cattle 160.
Prices of Beef Cattle Y 100 Tbs, live weight-Extra
quality at SIS 50 a ST.; first quality SIS 90 t 37I
second quality 81 so a STU third quality 81 90 a
81 3A poorest grade of coarse Oxen, Bulls, &C., at
3 so a 1874.
Brighton Hides OF Il &c % ib; Brighton Talow
at "a BIC P fb.
Country Hides q SIC % fb; Country Tallow g
44c $3 fb.
Calf Skins at 1Oc 4Y ib; Western Sheep and Lamb
Skins at 81 % q rs; Northern Sheep and Lambs
ST. a 25 each.
Working Oxen-The trade for Working Oxen has
been very quiet and the supply in Emarket light.
few pairs each week for several his to come Is all
the market will require. We quote sales as follows:
\ Girth. LiUe aCeiqht Price
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BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.
Twenty Lives l. 0st.

LONDON, April 30-A despatch bulletined at
Lloyds, dated Corunna, Spain, says the British
steamer Nile, from Eva for Newport with cargo
OF ore, is lost on Linuea Rock. Three only were
saved out of crew of %.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01
Tennessee's Debt.

NASHVILLE, April S0-The committee appointed
by the sovenorreports that two-thrds of the State
creditors accept the 80 cents per cents interests)
compromise. A proclamation will be issued calling
on the people to vote on the ratification.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01
WASHINGTON.

The Legislative Bill Postponed Until Next
Week.
- WASHINGTON, April 3o.-The Democratic Sena-
torsheld fully ATTENDED caucus this morning and
informally decided that the legislative bill be not
discussed in the Senate till next week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01

MICH C0WS-EXtra at S45 "a S7U; Ordinary S2U "a
$40; Farrow Cows 81 q 26 q head; sprlngers $lS
@.$45 per head. We quote sales of | Cow ami Calf
$42; at $36; at $34; choice Mich Cow at $50;
springers $50 to $40 per head.
Store Cattle-None in market except Working
Oxen and Mich Cows
Sheep and Lambs-Those from the West were most
~ owned by G W Hollis, who empty agents at the
West to buy and ship direct to the Abattoir for
slaughtering purposes and also for shipment to Eng
land.
Swine-Store Pigs, wholesale, &c; retail @7Y fb !;
Fat Hogs, Al q 4sc ~ fb.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01
A BRAVE CASHIER.


Attempted Robbery of q Pennsylvania
savings BANK.
ALLEGHENY, Pa, April 30.-Two men entered the
Workingmen's Savings Bank and one confronted
the cashier with a revolver. The cashier wrenched
the revolver away aud then both men climbed over
the rails and were making for the money when the
cashier opened fire on them and the robbers fed.
Bank lost nothing.
LATER.
1t proves that the thieves succeeded In securing
$500 but dropped package containing $500 which
was returned to the bank. The thieves succeeded id
getting over to the Pttsbug side of the river where
all clue to their whereabouts was lost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01

The following is a statement of Grain at the Grand
Trunk Elevator, April &c. showing balance in Eleva
tor. amount received and delivered in car lots:
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Boston Stock Market.
[Sales Of the Brokers Board, April 30].

II Boston & Maine Railroad. ................111?
Portland. Saco s. Portsmouth Railroad. 80 q 96
Sales at Auction.
10 Boston & Maine Railroad. ...-...... Iii a I'LL
$1,000 Wlscasset. (Me) Town IS, 1890, R LIZ. 561
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MARRIED..

In this city. April 80, by Rev. G. s. Perkins. John
M. Dolley OF CambIidgeyort, Mass, and Miss Althea
Jeffers. -'s --o''
Amanda e. Reed.
and Clara j. Benson of fremont.
In Ellsworth; April -, Chas, A. Phillips and Miss
- In Ellsworth AIril 10, Geo. F. Scott and Miss Ella
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01
Receipt. Of Maine Central r.. R.

| PORTLAND,April 20.
| For Portland, 20 cars miscellaneous merchandise;
for connecting roads 4S cars miscellaneous merchan-
| disc.
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CIearlrx House Transactions.

The Clearing House Of the Portland Banks report
the transaction OF business as follows to-day:
Gross Exchanges. .............$ 74,913 Al
Net Balances. ................."...... 20,S21 CT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01
New York Stock and Money n.rke,

NEW YORK, April 30.-Evening.-M Money easy at
at per cent. call. Sterling Exchange dull at 1856
for long and 4s7a for short. Governments firm.
Railroad bonds fairly active. Stock market irregu-
lar.
Transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregated
ia 000 shares
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01
The Wool Market.

Boston, April 3O.-[Reported for the laress.EThe
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon
Domestic-Ohio and Pennsylvania pick-oek "a q
&c., do choice Xxx 80 @ 33c; do fine x 80 q 323c; me-
dunn SO q 35c; coarse 20 a soc; Michigan extra and
Xxx 80 q BIC; fine 20 q Soc; medium 81 "a 32c; COM
mon 26 q 2Sc; other Western fine ami x 20 a 3ic;
medium 80 @.3ic; common 2s g Csc; pulled extra
ing fleece 80 q 4oc; Fine delaine So q CSC; California
10 25c; Texas IL q 25c; Canada pulled 80 &c., do
eombing 3S q SOC; Smyrna washed 16 q 25c; do I'M
washed g 16c; Buenos Ayres Is a soc; Cape Good
25c.
There continues to be a fair demand for domestic
Wool and, with desire on the part of holders, to
close up old stocks buyers continue to- purchase on
favorable terms. In new California and Texas Wool
no movement Of any consequence as yet.
Imports from January to April 26.
1879. 1878.
Foreign bales. ..........."..."." 1866 STA
Domestic. bags and bales. 1881 40.S37
In New York there has been rather more inquiry
resulting in an improved business due to the actions
OF most holders in showing DISPOSE ion to reduce
supplies and TO commence the season empty-handed.
In Philadelphia the market continues extremely
quiet, there being very little demand except for me-
dum fleece, which is in fair request at full rates.
Colorado Wool is also in good demand at firm Prices
but the want of stocks restricts business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01
DIED.

In Scarboro, April %, Mrs. Elizabeth Small. widow
OF the late David Small, ased SO years months.
Funeral service Thursday afternoon at o'clock,
at Scarboro.
In Falmouth, April 20, Mrs. Abigail B. Knight,
aged 81 years.
In North Fayette, April 81, Edmund French, aged
II years months.
In Vienna, April p, Ava A. French, aged 20 years
months.
In Georgetown. April co. Mrs. Mary g. synnott
aged SO years.
In Trenton, April II, Mrs. Polly, wife Of Anderson
Hopkins, aged s. years.
In Winthrop April 10. Mrs. Frances n, wife .oi
L. II. Mclntire. aged 81 years.
LR The funeral service Of the late Thomas j.
Sullivan will take place this afternoon at O'clock
at bis fathers residence No. Federal street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01

Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conveyance-10O0 bush corn meal to G
w True & Co.
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BY TELEGRAPH,
MAINE.
DrOvning Accident.

CALAIS, April 3o.-Alexander O'Brien was drown.
cd atlSt. Stephens, N. B., this morning while dip =
ping smets.
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Wonderful Changes
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DYE.
A GARD
ELECTRIC BELTS.

A sure cure for nervous debility premature decays
exhaustion, etc. The ouly reliable cure. Circulars
mailed free. Address j, X. REEVES, 43 Chatham
St., Y. feb18deod& w3m sn
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MEMORANDA.

Sch Nepune's Bride, Lindsey, from Calais for New
York, which was damaged in the March gale has
beeh repaired at New Bedford and returned 10 Vine
yard-Haven 18th to reload.
Sch VIM Thomas has been chartered to take part OF
cargo of brig S Smith to Bangor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-05-01

JOB AND BOOK PRINTING neatly
executed MT this Once.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04
The Message.

In to-day's HERALD we present Presi-
dent Hayes annual message to Con-
gress. 1t is an able state paper, and
the recommendation contained in it
will meet the views Of the Republicans
of the country, if we except his recon-
mendations on the coinage question and
the retirement of United States notes.
So far as the present currency of the
country is concerned, we believe the
people are satisfied with il; and are not
only satisfied with it, but are opposed
to any interference with it at this time.
In view of the fact that large sums of
gold have come into our country from
Europe to pay for the products of our
country, there would be less objection
to the suspension or reduction of the
coinage Of silver than there would be
Of the withdrawal from circulation of
the United States notes; but we doubt
whether the suspension or the making
OF any change in that direction would
be in accordance with the wishes of the
people of the country. Every Repub-
lican, we think, who addressed a public
audience in this State during our late
successful political campaign expressed
himself satisfied with the system of
currency, and favored the policy of
letting it remain as it is, for the present,
at least, and we hope that Congress
will not, at the next session, do any
thing on that subject that will unsettle
our financial system. The people are
not demanding a change, nor are the
public interests suffering from the eff
fects of the present system, but every
thing is on good foundation. Busi-
ness is reviving, and it is certain that
the country is now in remarkably
condition, and to "let well |
alone" is a safe maxim to
adopt.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04
STOCK ITEMS.

From the Pittsburg Price Current, Nov. q.
The premium SOW at Chicago was cross o.
Berkshire and Poland- China.
Pittsburgh packers are beginning operations
this week, and are investing quite literally in
hogs.
Some of the prize cattle shown at Chicago were
sold as high asT.OOper cwt., land several brought
$500.
Although the average quality of the hogs com
ing in shows decided progress, very few really
1rst-class tops are offered.
The retail trade in beef is seriously interfered
with everywhere this week by the influx of
Thanksgiving poultry.
The " American StOckman says that nearly
all of the fat cattle exhibited at the late Chicago
show were purchased for European shipment.
Exporters shipped $40 head of cattle, 80 head
OF sheep, 6lbO quarters of beef and l,4S0 car
casses Of mutton from New York last week.
L. A. Parrett, West Lancaster, O., has sold
his boar pig Legal Tender, six months old,
for $50. Mr.. Parretts pigs are the kind to bring
good prices.
One shipper made between S400 and $500 on
Monday on six carloads Of cattle which he
bought from another shipper as he was aboutto
send them to market. Such fortunate fellows,
can be counted on the fingers Of one hand.
The markets for cattle, hogs and sheep have
been running right along together for the last
two weeks in way which is quite unusual.
Last week everything was scarce, this week
everything Is abundant; last week everything
advanced, this week everything declined (though
hogs afterWard adyanced). 1t is a rare thing to
find all kinds OF live stock in such close sym
pathy.
Not only are hogs more than holding the adj
vance we claimed they would make over last
winters prices, but many stOCkmen think that
they Will do still better If the rumOrs of light
supply in many sections should prove true there
might be some ground for this expectation. but
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

A Ii SUBSCRIBERS WHO ARE IN AR
IA rears for subscription TO the HERALD are
respectfully requested to call at their earliest
convenience and pay their accounts Wehave
a number on our books who are indebted in va
rious sums, small in most cases and easily paid,
but in the aggregate amounting to a cOnsidera-
bic sum, which we are in need Of. We trust
this notice will be sufficient to secure an early
response from all knowing themselves indebted
On account.
In reducing the price Of the HERALD from 50
10 81 l.0per year. and at the same time increas-
ing the size of the paper, we are compelled to
require payment hereafter strictly in advance.
There is necessarily large per cent. OF loss in
conducting newspaper on the credit plan, and
at the low price we are now furnishing the
HERALD, we can not afford to make any bad sub
scription accounts. The only safe plan is to
require payment in all cases in advance. This
plan is mutually beneficial to publishers and
subscribers, as it enables the publishers TO fur
nish a better paper for less money than they
could otherwise do.
WIN. MILLIKAN & SON,
Publishers Herald.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

A large lot of goods ordered in the
East the other day, and delayed in
transmission, rose ten per cent. in price
en- route. There were no complaints
lodged against the express company.
Among the articles sent from Japan
by Professor Mendenhall to this city
was magic mirror, silVered, with a
Japanese figure on the back which can
be seen through the glass, by some mys-
terious means, when ray of light is
reflected at certain focus. Columbus
Dispatch.
The incoming State Administration
promises to start off with great ecIat.
The reception and ball to be given in
honor of Governor Foster by the Gov
ernor's Guard upon the evening of his
Inauguration will be brilliant event,
and already two more receptions are
announced, while rumOrs Of others are
current.-COlambuS Dispatch
The people of Vermont are growing
more and more determined to stop the
traffic within their State. In Rutland
county alone, over $50 dealers have
UC6n luulCIGu, anu III w Iuuudu COunuy5
witnesses who failed to respond to the
first summons were served with Sec
ond, and were fined $l5 and costs,
amounting to about $25 each.
III have been counsel in twelve mur-
der cases, ,''said ex-COngressman Horace
Bemis, of Hornellsville, N. Y, at a
meeting recently. "In every case rum
was at the bottom of the crime. l
bought supper for man tonight who
was worth $4,000 eight years ago.
His wife was a judges daughter. She
is in pauper asylum for the insane to-
day. Every dollar of the $50, 900 went
for rum.
Every land musthave its own particu-
lar devil. Italy has hers, and France
hers; our German devil is a genuine |
wine topper, whose name should be
"Sauf7' "a noun formed from the Ger
man verb Sagfen, to tipple), and who is
so sodden and exhausted that the deep
est draughts of wine and beer cannot |
refresh him. Such will, / fear, ever
remain Germany's curse until the latest
day.-MdrtiR Lather.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04

OUR brethren of the Republican press
are speaking favorably of our old
friend, W, H. p. Denny, in connection
with the position of second assistant
Sergeant-at-Arms In the House of Rep
resentatlves. The second sergeant is
postmaster in the House, and for the
duties Of this position Mr.. Denny is
peculiarly well qualified, as he was, a
few years since, postmaster at Circle
vile, and gave good satisfaction. From
early life to the time the Republican
party was organized out of the old
Wing party, Mr.. Denny was an able
editor Of the Lebanon Star, and did
valiant service for the Whig party.
When the Republican party was organ
lied he continued his editorial labors
for the Republican party until quite
recently. He has always been loyal to
the principles Of the party, and an in
dustriouS, efficient editor and advocate
Of Republican principles. He is now
out Of employment, and the position he
desires would be financial help, which
be has richly earned, and which the
Republicans Of the House can well af-
ford 70 extend 70 him-nOt only because
be is deserving and needy, but because
he is eminently well qualified to do the
work required.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04
CInclnnatl Live stocIl market.

CINCINNATI, December !.
CATTLE-Receipts for the past week were lib
eral, though not SO large as those of the week
previous while the shipments for the cores
pOnding time were more. The supply has been
OF mixed classes, a large portion being Of COM
mon grades, which made the general average
only OF fair quality. The trade throughout the
past week has been hard one on drOvers and
shippers. There were several hundred head Of
low grades Of stock left over unsold at the close
Prices were quiet and easy Mt the following
range: Common 40tg2c, fair to medium 100
Soc, good to choice butcher grades 868 6Oc, fair
to good shippers 3 S5g415c, good to choice cows
2 00031&c, good to choice hoifers 803 Ac, common
to good oxen 2kC03c, common to good stOckers
aQ2 65c, and fair to good feeders 2%(g816c
HOGs-The receipts for the past week have
only been fair and slOW-quite falling OF from
thOHe of the previous week, while the shipments
for Che same time were more. Market closed firm
for all grades, especially for heavy packers.
Prices closed strong, andswere more favorable
for sellers. The general range was as follows:
Selected butchers S4 1904 10, fair to good pack
Ing grades $4 50(D4 20, fair to good light bacon
grades and shipping qualities Of lS0 to 900 lbs
"a 1904 IS, common SO 1904; some good heavy
packing sold to arrive tomorrow at VA 76.
sHEEP-Prioes as follows: Common to far
298c, and good to choice 8146D44c; some good
heavy weathers at 4A94%c. Lambs-But few
on sale and they were slow sale at prices rang
Ing from &c to &c per lb. gross for iar to choice
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04
BuCkmaSEoF for Commissioner OF
Railroads and TeleGFRDhs.

| AbNASAAAhAAAbbDN AWN O&WhhkANMWLWMGE OL
Railroads and TeleRFRPhS.
L. w. Buckmaster, of Washington
G. H., has been announced as candidate
for Commissioner of Railroads and Tele-
graphs, to succeed the present incum-
bent, VIM. Bell, jr. Mr.. Buckmaster
is a conductor on the G. & NJ. V. rail-
road, which position he has held for
years. He is young man of more
than ordinary ability, and his railroad
experience, that Of his whole lifetime,
makes him peculiarly adapted to fiji
the position. He is thorough Repub-
lican, and we heartily hope that he may
succeed in gaining the appointment.
--JdneSt0l0n tribune.
We hear it rumored that the C. & M.
V. railroad is to lose one of its conduc-
tors, Mr.. i. w. Buckmaster. If this is
so, the old adage is true, "that what
is ones loss will be anOther's gain"
What is loss to the road will be gain
to the state, for we hear that there is
strong probability of Buck. receiving
the appointment Of Railroad Commis-
sioner. If this be the fact, we certainly
honor Gov. Foster for his good judg-
ment, and should he make such ap-
pointments in every case, the interests
Of the state will not 90 unprotected.
Buckmaster is man of strict integrity
and business habits. His appointment
will not be any discredit to the admin
istration Of Gov, AorOw Tele-
gram.
The papers along the line of the
Muskingum Valley Railway are urging
upon the GOyernor-elect the appoint
ment Of /. w. Buckmaster, of that
road, for Railroad Commissioner. We
happen to know Mr.. Buckmaster. He
is q flrst-class failrOad man, a genial,
courteous and intelligent gentleman,
and one who would not only efficiently |
preform the duties pertaining to the
position, but one that would bring to
the Office an intelligence and foresight, |
that would do credit to any administra-
ton. Among the other virtues of the
gentleman named, may be incidentally
mentioned the fact that there is no dis
count whatever upon his Republican.
ism.-RoSs Co. Register.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04
Mems OVerCOats.

Mems Heavy Gray Overcoats lined with flannel at 4 $3.50
and So.
Mems Black Union Beaver OVercoats, 81 and So.
Mems Petersham Beaver Overcoats, 81, So and SO.
Mems Chinchilla Beaver OYercoats, Sc, IS and SO.
Mems Black Beaver Overcoas extra heavy) $8 and &c.
Mems Fur Beaver Overcoats (25 different styes $ &c. $40
and $12.
Mems Alwool Black and Brown Beaver Overcoats fast
cOlors, for $l0
Mems Melton Overcoats, 81, IS, so and $10
Mems Worsted Overcoats, plain and fancy patterns &c. $O
$l2, $l4 and $16
Mems Usters, in immense stock, at SO, $ $1O $12 $14
and $l5.
We showing very stylish all-woo heavy Ulster at &c.
We have about 1000 Mems OvercOats made from the
finest quality Of goods, by custom taOr which sell for
$l5 8 500, $22 and 1884, just about onehalf what you
would have to pay to have them made to order.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04

Sixteen months ago the stock of the
Bell Telephone Company went a-beg-
ging at $50 per share. To-day the stock
Is quoted at $3.50. Its par value is 800
per snare. Some men in business six
months ago took this stock in payments
for debts, because they could get moth
Ing else. One of the causes of this
rapid appreciation is the proposed con-
solidation Of the Bell and Edison pat
ents, making a complete monopoly,
and another extensive watering of stock
Is contemplated. The rise in Bell Tele-
phone seems to be solid, but no doubt
the prospective business of the company
has considerable to do with the alti-
tudinous position of its stock. The
first public sale of 1t was at $40, in
July, 1927 in August, 1870 in Septem-
Der, $500 October 8, and 81 1000 October
10. Since then the price has fluctuated
between 5000 and Al 900. The capital
stock at the present time is $500, 900 but
a company of gentlemen are going to
petition the next Legislature Of Massa-
chusetts for leave to organize the Bell
Company, with a capital of $lS, ,000, 900.
Big thing. Phenomenal cases are
given where one man, Summer street
clerk, bought ten shases of
telephone at $55 per share on a venture.
Holding 1t, he now finds himself able to
60 into business with his employer. A
young man who was presented with
$50 at the end of his store year added
$40 TO the amount and bought one share
Of stock, which he sold in the auction
room on Saturday last for $952. Sew
eral employees of the Western Union |
Company have made good |
thing out Of it, and Washington gen.
Lleman, who was bounced from a clerk |
ship Of a Senate Committee, interested |
himself in telegraphy, and through the |
Of Mr.. Hubbard, of |
fame, became interested in
he Bell Telephone Company. He is
now $4,000 better off than when he |
was a Washington clerk.