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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08
UNSURPASSED CHEEK.
A Man Who Saw the Secretary of State,
and Wanted to See the Governor.
Arkansas Gazette.1

Arkansas Gazette.
Exhibitors of check, if they could be
materialized, would command consid-
erable attention at fairs. At one OF
these exhibitions Bohemian printer
who came to this office some time ago.
and who "subbed" while on this pa
per, would never fail to receive the
first premium. This is specimen
Going up to the state-house. he in
quired for the governor The cover
nor had gone to dinner He asked for
Secretary Frolich. That gentleman
was in his Office.
Colonel Frolich," )" he began, you
are a printer; so am L. Just now it
is highly essential that should have
dollar. Lend me the amount. and
| will pay it back to morrow.
The secretary happened to possess
the amount, and, moved by the stick
and-rule' spirit, passed it over. The
printer smiled, bowed and left. Go.
ing down and passing out into the
street, he hailed hackman
What will you charge to drive me
to Governor Miller's residence and
back to the CAPITAL Hotel? ?"
Zone dollar"
"All right.
Give me the dollar"
Certainly; Id just as lief pay in
advance. I'm a gentleman.
He didn't pay over the dollar, but
asserted that he was gentleman.
Arriving at the governor residence.
the comp jumped out, ran up the
steps and rang the bell.
" | must see the Governor" he said
to the servant.
" He is eating dinner
But must see him immediately.
Tell him to come here quick"
The servant flew to the dining.room.
and the governor hurried to the door.
Governor" said the visitor, {" |
dislike to disturb you, but it is of an
important matter that | would speak
| want to borrow five dollars
In history there may be an account
OF door closing more suddenly. but
the committee appointed to search the
annals hasn t reported.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08
CARD.

To all who are suffering fromthe errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc, l will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discoy-
cred by missionary in South America. Send
a self-addressed envelope to REv. JOSEPH 7
ISNAy; Station D, New York City.
eOd-2-xxx-I6w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08
Administration No,ice

III HAVING qualified as administrative Of tho
IL estate Of John p Hoffman, deceased, ali
parties having claims against said deoedent,
orc notified TO file tho same with me or my
attorneys within legal time, and that are in.
debted to call and settle.
n MARY =. HOFFMAN, Admistratrix.
516S6QT5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08
American Locomotives Abroad


American Locomotives Abroad.
American Export Journal,l
Locomotives of American manu-
facture, and railway plant as well
meet with signal success wherever
they may have been introduced abroad.
The engines sent to Australia have
shown their adaptability to such an
extent and have given so great salts
faction, that orders for several more
have been transmitted to Philadel
phia. In cheapness, lightness, facility
OF operation and economy of fuel.
they have been found superior to
others against which they have com.
peted, while in finish and strength to
meet all requirements, they stand
equally as high. Orders for engines
to 60 to Russia, Brazil and various
other countries have been given to
American manufacturers, despite Sc
we're competition from transatlantic
machinists. In this issue we note the
fact that light locomotives, built in sec
tions which can be readily put together.
are going forward to South American
countries, there to be transported bv
pack mules over steep and rugged
aeclivities to their points of destina-
ton. The London Economist, like
many other of the British papers
which have thoroughly considered
the facts and reasons which lead
to this preference, makes an
admission, which is not less extraor-
dinary than it is true. It saws
when we hear of Americans taking
contracts for locomotives at prices
which English manufacturers are
compelled to decline, it is mapifestly
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08
nIEIl-

N0LKMAR-November Z, 1879, Gas pm,
at her late residence, No. 95 Union street,
Mrs. Rosa NoLKNAR, aged forty-eight years
The friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral this (SATUR-
DAN morning, at eleven o'clock.
Louisville and Baltimore papers please
copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08

New York, November S.-The
Rev. Matthew Hale Smith, news
paper correspondent known as Bur
leigh, died at his home in Brooklyn
Yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08

,s'-s..ss. 1000
New YORK, November s, 1910 pm.
Cotton opened quiet, and>frm now
&c higher ordinary, l0lc; good ordin-
ary, l05c; low middling, Ike; mid
ding, II 9-16c; good middling.
II l3-16c; middling fair, II 9-lGc /:
fair, l3 5-l6c. Futures opened irregu-
lar; now the same at to 10 points
above last evening Delivaries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08
INSTANTANEOUS

Building and Loan Association.
fIIlE payment of dues to the Association
I VIII not be resumed until December, after
which date the business of the Assoeiation
viii proceed as usual. Due notice will be
given stockholders.
~ JOHN GUNN, President.
w. j. McDERNOTT, Secretary. IS 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08

That low, nervous fever, want of
sleepand weakness calls for Hop Bitters
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-08
3. AND |. ASSOCIATIONS.
SHELBY COUNTY

Buiiding and Loan Association.
fNHE business Of this Association will com.
1 menee regularly at December meeting.
Stockholders will receive due notice as TO the
future plans and operations Of the Associa-
ton. JACOB THOMPSON. Presidenf
w. j o MCUERMOTT, Secretary * so
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
A WONDERFUL EXHIBITION.
Capt. Boyton Will Visit Portland.

On Tuesday night, the steamer Empire State
Capt. Phillips will leave for Portland on al
excursion with Capt. Paul Boyton on board
Wednesday morning the steamer will make an
excursion outside, where the captain will give
one of his wonderful exhibitions. The price Of
| tickets will be advertised Saturday and low
fares will rule on the railroads. The Ameri-
can band will furnish excellent music.
Capt. Paul Boynton has invented dress by
which q man can travel for miles on the water
without any difficulty or getting wet October
21st, 1874, he jumped from the steamship
Queen, of the National Line, clothed in his
suit, off the Irish coast, and in half an hour a
furious gale, memorable for its violence,
sprang up, (the British Wreck Record has on
file list of 56 vessels. lost off the south coast
Great Britain on that date) which drove him
40 miles before it in heavy sea, and it was
only after nine hours of Fherculean labor that
he succeeded in landing on the rock-bound
coast. He afterwards crossed the Bay of Dub
lin, the English Channel, made 400 mile voy-
age on the Rhine, made run from Alton,
ILL.,, on the Mississippi, to St. Louis, Nc. twelve
hours in the water, in heavy field of ice, with
the thermometer standing below zero during
the entire trip; on the trip from Toledo to Lis
bon shooting 102 waterfalls on the Tagus;
crossed the continent from Europe to Africa;
started from Oil City, Pa land made voyage to
the Gulf of Mexico, 2,342 miles, suffering terri
bly, from cold and heat, the longest voyage and
the most extraordinary exhibition OF neve and
endurance. Most every celebrated gulf, river
and bay he has traversed.
In all the above voyages the captain was for
the most part entirely alone, relying solely up
on his own endeayors and the protection OF the
American flag, which he has constantly car
ried. He propels himself by double-bladed
paddle, averaging about 100 strokes to the
minute. A little iron boat, thirty inches in
length and twelve inches in width, with a
depth of hold of about ten inches, has been his
companion du ooydge, accompanying him over
most of the trips enumerated above. Secured
by light line attached to his belt, he lows the
little boat along, hauling her up alongside
whenever he has occasion to draw upon her
stores of supplies. In her hold are stored sig
nal rockets, thermometer, barometer, chro-
nometer, maps, charts, lamps, revolver, COM
pass, together with provisions for three days,
medicines, cigars. &c.
Capt. Boyton has been presented with forty
two medals and decorations (not badges; has
three times received the order of knighthood,
and has been elected honorary member of
countless orders and societies.
He exhibits his rubber dress and how to wear
it, propulsion with OF without paddle; use of
flags; constructing a raft cooking; smoking;
sailing, and blowing up all enemy's vessel, all
while in the water
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
NaDloS.

The Republicans of this place held grand
rally in. Connell's grove Wednesday evening
The Davis guards, accompanied by the Cadet
band came down from Bridgton on the steam
er Sebago, and forming torchlight procession,
headed by the band, marched to the grove
where the meeting was called to order by
Washington Chaplin, Jr., who called David
H. Cole Esq, to the chair. Mr.. Cole intro
duced A. G. Bradstreet, Esq. of Bridgton as
the first speaker, who for about one hour and
half held the close attention of the crowd,
taking the financial question, following the
matter up and showing that the mission of the
Republican party is not ended, but the election
of Daniel F. Davis as Governor on next Mon
day. will be stepping stone to a triumphant
Republican victory in $780,
At the close of his remarks b. T. Chase,
ESQ. of Bridgton was introduced, who review
ed state finances i'll an able manner, after
which the chairman called for three cheers
! for the speakers, which were given with q
will, also three rousing ones for Daniel F.
| Davis, the next Governor of Maine. The pro-
| cession then reformed and marched through
our village, forming very handsome sight.
| They embarked for Bridgton at half-past II
with the best wishes of the Republican party
of Naples. A good account will be given OF
| us on Monday next. TRANSIENT.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
FRYEBURG.
Hon. e. G. harrington on State Expendi-
lures

The Republicans of Fryeburg held grand
rally Wednesday evening The speakers were
the Hon. E. G. Harrington and Hon. Henry B.
Cleaves Mr.. Harrington confined his remarks
almost entirely to the subject of State expen-
ditures and exposed the falsity of the charges
of E. f. Pillsbury. He said
1t has been constantly urged in private
and public that the Republican party has been
party of misrule and extravaganza in county,
State and nation, and many donbt not have
been influenced by this assertion OF the OPPOSE
tion / desire to submit few. facts Tor your
consideration which show concl,rsively that
the administrations of the Republican party
have been more economical than the Demo-
cratic administration of 1886 so often cited as
one of rare economy
We are told that the expenses of Oxford
county for 1856 were $500, and in 1878 $751;
600. But they do not tell you that the county
paid criminal bills of $199S; indexing registry
of deeds $1,000; repairs of county buildings
$500; in all $685. making the current
expenses of the county for 1878 $9,2O2,
or $29S less than in 1856; and if you take an
average expense for twenty-one years of S.
S04 you have saving of 1886 over the county
expenses of 1856. The record in Oxford for
the Republican party is every time more
economical than Of the boosted year of 1856.
1 wish to call your attention to the State
appropriations and compare them with years
prior to 1860. l give round numbers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
The K. of P. Celebration.

AT their meeting the Knights of Pythias
elected the following officers of the day for the
celebration next Thursday:
Marshal-Freeman T. Merrill.
Aids-A. NJ. Sawyer, G. L. Jewell, r. 7
Mcclellan, Captain G. Fred Gould of Boston.
The procession will be formed with the right
resting on Pearl near Congress street, and will
march up Congress to>New High, through New
High to Deering, through Deering to State. 1t
will cotntermarch on State and proceed down
Congress, through Free to Middle, to Elk
change, to Congress, to India, to Federal, to
Custom House wharf, where the steamer Flor
ence will be taken for the islands.
1t has been decided to go to Long Island in
stead of Little Diamond, las. the accommodations
are better there. Fletcher will furnish the
clambake There will be promenade concert
in City Hall in the evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
The Dodwell Concert.

In our notice of the Dodwell concert, yester
day we credited Nine. Rudersdof with the
musical instruction of Mrs. Halves. This
statement was made on the basis that we
knew the lady had received a course of lessons
from the celebrated German teacher. The
fact is that our Mr.. w. III. Dennett-who has
gained such a well-deserved reputation for
the cultivation and finish of Names best vo-
calists-was, and is. now, Mrs. Halves instruc-
tor, and the lady is very enthusiastic in Eer
praise in his behalf, and would not, any more
than ourselves, have any misunderstanding
with the public on this score.
We might, and should, also add, that Miss
Dodwell, the beneficiary of the occasion, is an
other of Mr.. Dement'S pupils.
1t was not until yesterday morning, in con-
versation with gentleman who has no inter-
est in the matter that we learned our mistake,
and hasten to correct it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
Strawn and the Shooting of Kallocl

AT the Greenback meeting last evening the
Hon." G. G. Strawn among other things said
that ga Greenback candidate for Mayor of
San Francisco was shot by two Republicans
Mr.. Strawn ought to apply for position on
the Leader Immediately. His talents are just
what are needed to place that paper on a level
in the fiat story business with the Maine STAN
dard. man that can go before an intelligent
audience and deliberately state that Kalloch
was shot by two Republicans, or one Republi-
cam has the one thing needful for making a
successful Greenback sheet utter disregard of
the ninth commandment. Mr.. Strawn
knows well enough that Kalloch was shot,by
one man and not by two men; that the man
who shot him was not Republican, but the
editor of the organ of the Honorable Bilks, an
organization composed entirely of Democrats;
and that the shooting was purely the result Of
a personal quarrel between two politicians and
grew out of vile and low abuse of one another.
In the face of this knowledge, however, he has
the sublime assurance to tell an audience who
read the newspapers that Kalloch was shot by
two Republicans. FalSuna IN uao .falsum IN
omnibus is the maxim of the law, and it can
be applied to Mr.. Strawn's other statements
without the slightest danger of doing him in
Justice
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
More Proof.
MAJOR SMITHS DEALINGS WITH THE
POOR MAN.
Strong Corroboration of Mr.. Jordan's
Story

PORTLAND, Sept. 4.
Mr. EDIToR:-My attention was called to-
day to the letter of Charles F: Jordan publish
ed in your paper yesterday. Some of my ac-
quaintances, knowing that 1 was formerly a
resident of Oldtown, asked me if there really
was man by that name living there. l told
them there was and knew his statement to be
true, and as a great many other people may
have the same doubts l want to set them right.
am a laboring man myself, and was
glad when 1 heard that Major Smiths treat
ment of Jordan was exposed. l formerly
lived in Oldtown and know both Major Smith
and Mr.. Jordan. Mr. Jordan is an honest,
truthful Woodworking man, generous in his
business dealings, believed and trusted by
everybody who knows him. / know that the
story of his dealings with Smith as told by
his letter in the Bangor Wing is true, because
was in Otdtown at the time. Most of the
people there knew about it. Jordan was once
man of some property but lost it after he
went into the numbering business under
Smiths patronage. Smith wanted him to go
into the business and offered to lend him
money Jordan put in his own money and
what he borrowed of Smith, paying him
heavy interest Smith advised him to hold
onto his lumber and meantime the interest was
eating it all up.
know Joseph L. Smith. He was the first
man that ever proposed a reduction on the Pc
nobscot booms. He is a hard man in his bust
ness relations, lending money to the lumber
men, securing himself by mortgages, and ex-
acting big interest 1 never knew him to let
money under twelve per cent. This has eaten
up all the earnings of the men. kept them
poor and they have not been able to raise
their mortgages. He is not friend of the
laboring man. On the contrary he has ground
them down. The men dependent on him
have to do just about what he says. Not one
of them dares to vote against him.
know too the seven men who signed the
letter in the Bangor Commercial, know them
we'll. believe they signed that letter under
compulsion, aad were afraid to refuse to. I
know some off them are heavily mortgaged to
Smith, and have no doubt the rest are. They
are all under his thumb and have to do what he
says. They have hired money of him and are
dependent on him for their living.
Mr. Smith know personally He is not a
friend of the poor man. He is his enemy, and
no words are too harsh to apply to his conduct
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor, will say that
can back up all my statements.
FERD w. DAVIS, q Pine street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
The Personal Favor Dodpa

We learn that Republicans are being asked
as a pesonal favor to vote for certain men on
the kangaroo ticket. What have these men
done that Republicans should vote for them?
Are they not the nominees of the party led by
Moses Hull, Col. Montgomery and other moral
agriculturists? Have they not by bearing the
leaders Of their party proved themselves I'M
worthy of any support by Republicans? Men
are known by the company they keep and
Judge Cleaves Daniel w. True, Lewis Pierce
together with Edmund Dana, Jr., have moi
only got into fiat company, but they are al
home in it.
This is no year for fooling and it is our duty
to sit down on all kinds of business disturbers,
whether they wear broadcloth or cowhide boots
like the great Scion. REPUBLICAN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.


The IDEAL PINAFoRE CO.
The celebrated Ideal Pinafore Co.. including
M. w. Whitney, Adelaide Phillips, and, in
fact, all the great cast of the Boston company
Except that Mr. w. HI. Fessenden will take
the part of Ralph" and Miss Phillips
that of Little Buttercup,) will open their
ticket office at Stockbridge's, Sept 10th, at 9
a. IN. They will produce grand chorus and
orchestra and special scenery.
GUS WILLIAMS.
Gus Williams, as "Our Senator in three
acts, appears at Portland Theatre Sept IL.
He will introduce all his latest songs recita-
tons and funny sayings. The following will
be the cast:
j. Adolph Dinkel, a retired Western Brewer,
Mr.. Gus Williams
Hiram Bruce. ..............Alr Mr.. Geo. S. Robinson
Judge Jere Bruce. Mr.. Hudson Liston
Firm of Bruce & Bruce, land owners and pen
sion agents.
BERTHE Benton, the wirey secretary of Bruce &
Louise Granville, Duchess of Katchowhowistan,
Flora Bruce, manageable party
Miss Louise Dickson
Fanny, our cousin, with an eye to marriage.
Mrs. Dinkel, relict of the late Mr.. Gumpy,
Mrs ID. b. Van Deren
Senators, Congressman, Politicians, ETC., etc. -
NOTES
The Boston Museum Children's Pinafore
Co. will appear at City Hall Oct. 10th and
18th.
Next Wednesday evening Barlow, Wilson,
Primrose & Vests mammoth minstrels, with
ten end men, eight song and dance artists,
eight clog dancers and eight vocalists, with
orchestra and band, will be at Music Hall.
Cal Wagner is in the company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
Lost.

HIOSFs
SSO Consisting rs;t Of ten and twenty dollar bill
gether The finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving the same at this office. se5d3t.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CongressHa
CONGRESS HALL,

DIR. BANNING, Sem. of New Work, in
forms the medical profession, and others, that he
,rir of nnnular lectures in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS. September 9TH, A. ID. 1879.
IIHIS is to give notice, that on the first day of
Il September, A. d. 1879, warrant in Insolven-
cy issued by Nathan Cleaves Judge of the Court
of Insolvency for said County of Cumberland,
against the estate of
ALTMAN l.. BROWN, of Deering,
in said County, adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor,
ON his petition, which petition was filed on the
first day of September A. ID. 1879, to which
date interest on claims is to be computed; That the
payment of any debts to by said debtor, and the
delivery transfer of any property by him are for
hidden by law; That a meeting of the Creditors of
said Debtor to prove their debts and choose one or
more assgnees of his estate, will be held at Court
of Insolvency to be holden at the Probate Court
room in Portland, in said County, ON MONDAY,
o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
L. X. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of In
sovency for said County of Cumberland.
sep5 d2t6Nl2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 5
THE PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots Oh y. u.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong, Cox Wentworth, Hodsdon, Hayden, w. I.
Morris. corner Exchange and Fore ST.; Welander;
Boston g. Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
trains that run out of the city.
Saco, of i. Hodsdon and H. b. kendrick.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Bddeford +. NJ. Burnham
Brunswick b. G. Dennison and w. H. Marrett.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Woodford's Corner, III. Moody. 90
New York, Brentano's Literary Emporium, 81
Union Square
CumpJrland Mills, A. w. c. Cloudman.
Gorham, G. Angry.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
Rockland, o. G. Andrews and E. R. Spear
Damariscotta, E. w. Dunbar
Freeport, W. j. Parker.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhaven, b. Lane.
Waldoboro. G. Bliss.
Wiscasset, Gibbs Rundet
Yarmouth, c. L. Coombs
Auburn, V. II. Foss
Lisbon, g. 4. Judkins.
Hallowell, ID. X. Jewell.
Augusta, E. III. Pike.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-05
The seventh-Day Adventists.

w 1LLt, OCpo ~
This afternoon the work of preparation is
continued with renewed zeal and enthusiasm.
The constant arrival of loaded teams inspires
every heart and hand and the thought that
there is 'more to follow" is encouraging.
Vacant spaces in the circle of tents are being
speedily filled and homeless families are find
ing shelter and rest
A spirit of brotherly love ana union seems
to bind this people together and facilitate
their understandings. Those who have
erected their tents stand ready to lend help
ing hand to less fortunate individuals.
Many pleasing additions are being made to
the floral decorations of the grove Fresh
flowers Of every hue, interviewer with grace
full ferns, green moses and trailing vines are
being placed in conspicuous places, while