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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
REDUCTION OF POSTAGE.
A Matter of Importance to Business Men.

Business men may effect a considerable saw
ing in their postage bills, by taking advantage
of a new regulation of the department, which
has just been brought to the attention of post
masters by the new postal regulations. A
number of articles that have hitherto paid
higher rate may now be sent at the rate of one
cent for each two ounces, provided no package
exceeds four pounds in weight. These arti-
cles are thus described in the official regula-
tions
/. The signature of the sender or the desig-
nation of his name, of his profession, OF his
rank of the place of origin and of the date OF
the despatch. .. A dedication or mark of re-
spect offered by the sender. g. The figures or
signs merely intended to mark the passage OF
text, in order to call attention to them. 4.
The prices added upon the quotations OF prices
current of exchange or markets, or in book
5. All printed commercial papers filled out III
writing, such as papers of legal procedure,
deeds of all kinds, way bills, or nbllls OF lad
ing, invoices, and the various documents OF IN
surance, circulars, handbills, &c. g. !nstruc-
lions or requests to postmasters to notify the
sender in case of the non-delivery OF other
than first-class matter, so that he may send
postage for its return.
The fifth item is the most important. Under
it a considerable saving will be effected by in
surance companies, who will hereafter send
their policies, daily reports, &c.,-matter not
in the nature of personal correspondence, at
the low rate.
The subject is further elucidated by q letter
from Postmaster General Key, He says that
the department follows as nearly as possible in
its domestic regulations, those adopted by the
convention of Paris for the Universal Postal
Union. Mr.. Key further says:
ga printed promissory note or an insurance
policy filled out ready for signature, may be
mailed as third-class matter, but when they
have been finally executed or countersigned by
the signature of the person who finally APP
proves them, so that they become the represen-
tative of monetary value, they are subject to
letter rates of postage, as being in the nature
of purely personal correspondence between
the two parties interested. The same rule will
apply to printed commercial papers, such as
drafts, checks, &C., and to deeds, bonds, &c.,
whether drawn by public functionaries or pri-
vate parties. A partly printed bill filled out
in writing may be sent as third-class matter,
but when received can only be admitted to the
mails at letter rates of postage. The written
matter, under the head remarks, upon the va
rious documents Of insurance companies, must
be confined strictly to the subject matter of
the document -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
New Church Sunday School.
The st. Lawrence Street Sunday School,
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Christadoro's Hair Dye.
18th Maine.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Lassell Seminary.
Ladies-W. L. Plummer.
If You Wish to Leave Boston.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
The Voice of Worship-Oliver Ditson & Co.
To be Let's Tying st.
Lassell Seminary.
The Little Chebeague House.
Warrant in Insolvency..
Desirable Real Estate for Sale-Geo. c. Goldman.
Cane Chairs Reseated-Wm. Ryan
DIR. r., T. Wilde.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Assignees' Sale of Ship at Auction.
FOURTH PAGE.
Eastern Steamboat Co.
Good Times.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS. July It'll, A. d. 1879.
TE1HIS is to give notice that the twenty-rst day
IL of June, A. d. 1879, Warrant in Insolvency
issued by Nathan Cleaves Judge of the Court of
Insolvency for said County of Cumberland, against
the estate of
ERASTUS G. SIMPSON of Harpswell,
in said county, adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor
his own petition, which petition filed the
twentyfrst day of June, A. d. 1879, to which date
interest on claims is to be computed; That the pay
ment of any debts to by said debtor and the de-
livery or transfer of any property by him are for
hidden by law: That meeting of the creditors of
said debtor prove their debts and choose one or
assgnees of his estate, will be held at Court
of Insolvency to be holden at the Probate Court
the twenty-tirst day of July, A. b. 1879, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
E. X. BROWN.
Deputy Sheriff. Messenger of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County of Cumberland.
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OLIVER DITSON & CO., Boston.
noO1 90 Ct.
SFATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, IS. July 18th, A. d. 1879
FEIH1S is to give notice, that on the seventh day
Il of July, A. d. 1879, Warrant in Insolvency
was issued by Nathan Ceaves Judge of the Court Of
Insolvency for said County of Cumberland, against
the estate of
DANIEL W. EATON, of Portland,
in said County, adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor
on his own petition which petition was filed on the
seventh day of july A. ID. 1879, to which date
interest on claims is to be computed That the pay
ment of any debts to by said debtor and the de-
livery or transfer of any property by him are for
hidden by law; That meeting of the Creditors of
said Debtor, to prove their debts and choose one
more assgnees of his estate will be held at Court
OF Insolvency to be holden at the Probate Court
room in said Portland on MONDAY, the twenty
first day of July, A. d. 1879, at ten O'Clock in tile
forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
K. r. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff, Messenger of the Court of Insol-
yency for said County of Cumberland.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

DIR. c. w. BENsoN's CELERY and CHAMo-
MILE PILLS are prepared expressly to cure Sick
Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic
Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness, and
will cure any case. Price so cts, postage free.
PARSONS, BANGS & Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, III and 119 Middle street, Portland Me-,
General Agents. may23df
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
Real Estate Transfers,

The following real estate transfers were re-
corded in this county yesterday:
Portland-James ID. Fessenden ct al. to
William III. Love, land ON Sheridan street.
Windham-J. III. Manchester to Emma c.
Manchester, two lots of land.
Freeport-Hester A. Babel to Greenfield
Weston, two acres of land.
Brunswick-Charles Gross to Charles G.
Burgess,E Hand and buildings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

A FINE HARNESS. Sheehan, the we'll
known harness maker on Preble street, has
just finished a splendid harness for one of
Twitche]l 81 Champlin's truck teams, at
cost of S135 The names are entirely of iron
and tubular shaped, the collars Scotch with
heads, the breeding has two layers of leather
to prevent chafing, the binders give more play
to the eyes, and the face pieces are of new
pattern. The harness is as fine pice of work
as has been seen probably in the state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
United States Circuit Court

BEFORE
MoNDAY.-Sena A. Thompson ct ais. VS.. Liver
pool London & Globe Insurance Company. This
was an action upon policy of insurance to
the sum of $4,000 insurance upon house, and $500
upon stable in Newfeld, destroyed by fire July 4
1878. The company claimed at the trial that there
was an over insurance upon the house. and the court
delivered an opinion to-day, giving judgment for
plaintiffs for the of $2500 upon the house and
$500 upon the stable.
Drummond n. g. III. Il. Cleaves.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

A WAGGIsH SoLDIER.-Gen. Lee asked a
straggler one day, whom he found eating green
persimmons, if he did not know they were I'M
fit for food. I'm not eating them for food,
General" replied the man, "I'm eating them
to draw my stomach up to fit my rations. :"
With SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER handy,
even ills resulting from scanty rations might
have been prevented
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
CITY AND VICINITY.

''LAsELL SEMINARY, Auburndale, Mass, is
making some innovations on the ordinary
school curriculum, so sensible and progressive
that they are worldly of imitation by all insti-
tutions."-The Post, Washington, d. c.
Catalogue free.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
StrOudWater

An interesting gospel temperance meeting
was held in Temperance Hall on Sunday even
ing. The exercises consisted of rectations and
Chase, esq.,, of Deering, and others. Mrs. Lii
ian Stevens, President of the Band of Hope,
directed the meeting. There is a lively tenn
perance sentiment here, and the children's Or
ganization is doing good work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

To BE OF PERMANENT BENEFIT a medicine
must reach the source of the disease The rea-
son why SCovILL's BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP
is so successful in overcoming scrofulous,
syphilitic and eruptive complaints, is that it
entirely roots out those impurities which give
rise to them. The cause of the evil being thus
removed and the normal purity of the circula-
ton restored, the skin resumes its original
clearness and sores and pimples disappear.
Sold by all Druggists.
Oxygenated Bitters cure Dyspepsia
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
Portland & Rochester.

J. Jane P. Thurston, hereby postpone indie
hnitely the sale of the Portland & Rochester
railroad, which 1 acquired by process of law
fully consummated. The sale is authorized for
the Sth of July 1879, by the order of the City
Government of Portland, without legal ali-
thority. JANE P THURsToN,
Proprietor of the State of Maine and United
States.
Portland July It'll, 1879.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

TEMPERANCE CAMPMEETING.-The Maine
State Temperance Camp-meeting will COM
mence at sebago Lake Thursday, July 31st,
and hold four days. Hon. Nelson Dingley
will deliver the opening address. Every eff
fort will be made to make this a successful and
enjoyable temperance gathering.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
PoLIcE.-Deputy Crowen yesterday aftel

PoLICE.-Deputy Crowell yesterday after
noon arrested William Dumphy, Walter Blake
and Charles Tilton for stealing q boat belong
ing to David H. Burns.
Officer Miles arrested VIM. Clary for obtain
ing money on false pretences. Clary had sold
wagon to John Goodwin for $50, on which
SIS were advanced. 1t turns out that the
wagon belonged to other parties
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
JEROME HOPKINS.

Mr.. jerome Hopkins will give a lecture-con-
cert at Haydn Association rooms next Monday
evening. Mr.. Hopkins is the son of the late
Bishop Hopkins and aims to be musical
reformer. He founded the N. Y. Orphan
his peculiar views, and established the Phil
harmonic journal as their organ. He has
written over six hundred compositions, in
Guiding the oratorio of Samuel" His lecture
and piano concert is lecture on music, with
programme containing the names of different
compositions, any of which he will play from
memory at the dictation of his audience
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

VERY fine views of the recent great Masonic
celebration can be obtained at Lamson's New
Photo-Gallery, front of Falmouth Hotel. All
are cordially invited to call and see them.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

LADIES before going into the country should
go to W. E. Planners, 455 Congress ST., and
buy their RucIting, Ties, Worsteds, Canrdses,
&c. A complete stock at bottom prices.
iy2-1W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

Ii you wish to leave Boston for New York
on Sunday, take the dollar line over the N. Y.
& N. e. railroad, the only cheap line on Sun
day. Every week day at 6 p. m. for the same
1ovu fara
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

Miss SAwYER's SALvE, the original and
genuine, % cent size, beats all others.
my13 eod&w6m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08

For local intelligence from Biddeford,
Saco, Bath, Augusta, Hallowell, Rockland
and Lewiston see fourth page
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

On motion of Alderman Andrews the
Mayors veto on the order authorizing the
committee on streets, &C., to pave Cross street
and part of Fore and York streets was taken
from the table, and a vote taken to see if the
board would pass the order over the veto.
But the requisite two-thirds of the entire board
were not obtained and the veto is still in pow
er.
The Mayor appointed and the board con-
frmed Geo. S. Staples as special policeman
without pay.
Orders PdSSed-That the grade of Melbourne
street be established according to the report of
the City Civil Engineer by profile and de-
scription which are made part of this order:
that the city treasurer pay Albert J. Merrill
$o5 in full for all claims for damages to his
property, on the corner of Franklin and Lin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-08
City Government.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.
An Animated Discussion on the Rochester
Railroad

The regular monthly meeting of the Por t.
land & Rochester Railroad was held last even
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06
WHAT IS THE USE

Of suffering day after day with Chills and Fevers, Biliousness and Liver Com plaint when CUBAN CHILL ToSIC, the Great West Indies Fever and Ague Re- medy, introduced into this country from Cuba, will cure you at once, and give you health? You should suffe- if you do not try this great Medicine. It makes no difference how long you have suffered--how many doctors you have tried-how many prescriptions you have taken, and done you no good, try CUBAN CHILL TONIC. Two doses will stop Chills. while One Bottle breaks them up for years, and convinces you that 1t is the best medicine on earth. It makes no difference how much Quin- inc you have taken, or other nostrums, just try One Bottle of CUBAN CHILL ToNIc. You will bless the day you try it. Go to your Druggist. J. NJ, Harkey & Bro., get bottle and try it. It is cheap and safe.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of au order of the Probate Court of Yell County, tor and within the Dan- vile District, made on the 14th day of Oct. 1879, being day of the October term thereof, will sell at public auc- tion, to the highest bidder, in front of the Brick store house of Jacob l.. Shinn in the town of Russellvil1e, Pope Co.,, Arkansas, on credit of 12 months, du- ring the hours prescribed by law for making judicial sales, on the 29th day of November, 1879, for the purpose of paying the debts of the estate of Chris ty Huffacre, deceased, the following de- scribed lands lying in the county of Pope, and State of Arkansas, to-wit: Part of the east half of the northeast quarter of section twenty-eight, con- taining sixty-flve acres, and the north- east quarter of section thirtyfour con- taining one hundred and sixty acres, all in township seven, north range twenty west, and containing in the ag- gregate two hundred and twenty-five acres. The northeast quarter of section thirty-four in township and range aforesaid, containing one hundred and sixty acres aforesaid, will be sold sub ject to the Dower or life estate of Mary Ann Crowl.
 The purchaser will be required to give note with approved security and a lien will be retained against the lands to secure the payment of the purchase money. Oct. 16, 1879.
 CHAS. K. TOBEY, Adm'r De bonis non of the Estate of ChIisty
 Huffacre, deceased.
 Oct-23-2ts
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06

--"Peterson's Magazine" for Decem- Der Is on our table in advance, and is a marvel of beauty even for Peterson. There are two steel engravings, one called ssrhc Pet Pigeons" an exquisite affair, and the other title page, repre- senting a beautiful little child, asleep in his crib, with a rosebud in his hand, after picture by the celebrated En- glish artist, Millais. The colored fash ions, also steel plate, is one of the loveliest we have ever seen. Then there is a treble-sized colored pattern, in Berlin work, for an Ottoman, or Chair Seat, a Christmas gift given extra, to the subscribers of "Peterson." The literary contents are even better than usual, and this is saying great deal ; Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, Mrs. Ann s. Stephens, Frank Lee Benedict, aud the anthor or "rhe Second Life, etc., etc. being among the contributors. One of the hest snd most amusing sto- ries we have ever read, and by com paratively new author ('fPeterson, somehow, is always finding out the best new authors). Is called .tBaby Steal ing" The full-size paper pattern, giv- en as Supplement, Is for the latest style of winter cloak. Beyond all doubt, this is the cheapest and best of the lady's books, for it is only two dol lars year to single subscribers, with great deductions to clubs. In fact for nine dollars, six copies will be sent for 1880, with an extra copy for getting up the club. Specimens are mailed, gratis, if written for, to those wishing to get up club. Now is the time to get up clubs for next year. Address, Chas. J, Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street, Phlla- delphia, Pa,
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06

The Dardanelle Arkansian and the Russellvill Democrat are having a 'set to" over the decision of Judge E. H. English on the pistol law. We have read with interest the views of both paperson the subject and heart fly endorse the view taken by Bro Battenfleld of the Democrat as being sensible, logical snd right It is to be regretted that Judge English pla- ced the construction he did upon the statute. This law, as it was origin ally, ,wasof vast benefit to the citizens in keeping bullies and dcsperadoes from overriding our State. But as 1t IS now under the decision of Judge English, there Is no use of it being on the statute books. That Judge English is q man of ability, no one will deny that fact, but that he has erred in this case is equally true.- Atkins News.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06

M. & J. Jacobson have on hand one of the best assortments of General Mer- chandise ever brought to Russellville. With plenty of goods, marked low down, and pleasant and accommodating salesmen, no wonder they do big business. They will have big adver- tisement next week; look out for 1t. There are few of our subscribers, to whom at their request, we have been sending the DEMOCRAT for the past year. We now desire to gently remind them, that in as much as 1t requires money to run newspaper, we would like for them to remember their prom es when in town and call to see us. Don't forget it, friends.
 A gentle rain commenced falling yesterday morning. It was very ac- ceptable. The dust had become al- most intolerable, so dry had everything got. We fear the beautiful weather which has prevailed thus far this fall is now at an end and that from this time we will have less desirable wealth. CT.
 We learn that the timbers over a culvert on the Railroad just this side of Mill Greek were burned out on Mon day night. It is thought by some that the burning was incendiary, but we are inclined to the beleif that it caught fire from locomotive, every piece of tim Der being as dry and inhamable as finder.
 The Ladies of the Southern Meth odist Church anticipate an entertain ment soon. We are not appraised of it's exact nature, but have no doubt that it will be in keeping with those already given by them. To know that these Ladies have charge of an enterprise is sufficient guarantee of its success. We invite its early occurance, and bespeak a large patronage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06
COMMIsSIONER,S SALE.

Notice is hereby given that In pursuance of q decree of tho Circuit Court of Pope Co.,, Arks., rendered at the Sept 1879 term thereof we, w. L. D. Ewing. Alsey Smith and Charles Bowden. Commissioners appointed by said Court to par da Burkhead, decd, among the heirs thereof, will, as such Commissioners, on the 29th day of November, 1879, between the hours prescribed by low for Judicial sales, proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder, at public auction, the west h of sw ar containing s2-53 acres, and the SC ar of sw qr 70 acres, all In section 19 town.6 range I9 W, in Pope county, Ark, as the land belonging to said estate. Sale to be on the sad premises, and on the following terms: one-half on credit of three months and one half on a credit of nine monts. Note and approved secu- rity required of the purchaser and a lien re- tained on the land for the payment of the pur- chase money. w. L. D. EWING,
 ALSEY SMITH,
 CHAS. BOW DEN,
 Commissioners, Wilson & Garter. Attys.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06
MEMPHIS.

Memphis is herself again, and af ter a suspension of all business since July 10th, she once again steps into the ring and announces to the world that she is ready to resume her won ted active ways in the trade and com merce of the country. The absen- tees have returned. The closed up business houses are again open and filled with new and fresh stocks. The cotton market has opened and bales oe the feecy staple go rushing in. Every thing goes to show that despite the two consecutive visita- tons of a scourge which IS the dread of mankind wherever it is known, Memphis cannot be crushed out nor her energies paralized. We congrat- ulate the Memphians upon their re- lease from the tolls of the plague, aud wish for them . renewed pros perity and a long exemption from any future visitation of the saffron scourge' We commend the Memphis market to our people, and hope our business men will give that unfor- tunate town liberal share of their business. Among some of the best concerns there we especially call the attention of the merchants up this road to those two excellent Grocery, Commission and Cotton Houses HIll, Fontalne & Co, and Brooks, Nealy & Go. and the well known Boot and Shoe house of Hill & Mitchell. As grocery and cotton men the first two mentioned firms occupy an en- viable stand among the best concerns of the kind in the city. They are both old and long tried concerns, having done business with Arkansas for many years. and always giving satisfaction in an eminent degree. The latter House has also done an extensive business with Arkansas m Boots 6 Shoes, and stands Al in the estimation of all who have had deal ings with them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06
Arrivals at the Commercial.

Oct. 28: H M Johnson, St. Louis; T C Powell, Little Rock; D c Black, New Orleans; l. c Weikle, Little Rock. 29: J H Goodbar, Memphis; /; c L Kirkscey, Dover: w J Dodson and wife, city. 80: John Bablol, Dardanelle; G A Jamison, Dover; L Moody, Texas; John B Bruner, St Louis. 31: F W Sauquinet, St. Louis. Nov. l: R B Hogins; Dover; R W Cromwell, city; B F Smith, D Heltzell, A L Hyman, St. Louis. B.: A Watson. Phila: R P Bonnie, Louisville: James Harris, county; T Roth, R Kern, Greenville, Ills; J H Rumgarner, Danvilie; A E Jones, St, Louis.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-11-06
RUSSELLVILLE M ARKETS.

COTTON
 The market has been steady for the past week and the price has kept well up. The favorable weather up to the lst inst. has had effect to swell the re- ceipts at all the ports far in excess of last year at the same time, and the stock on hand is several hundred thou sand bales ahead. The crop is now estimated to be six-.enths gathered, perhaps fraction over. We therefore think it likely that the price for good grades will hold up as well. AS bad weather comes on, however, and a soil ed and trashy staple begins to go in- to market, the range of prices will wid- ell out, and lower Justification will show lower prices. Prices in this mar ket for the past week have ruled as falln,uo.