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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

ACCORDING to the PROGRESSIVE Age the
price of Greenbackers in Belfast ranges be-
tween three and five dollars. The Age says
loads of men were bought up by the Repub
licans on those terms. These are hard-pan
prices, and naturally provoke the ire of those
who think vote ought to command at least
ten dollars, and believe it would, could we
have an initiation currency.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

IHE reduction of the tax on tobacco seems
peal of the tax on tea and coffee did. The
price of tobacco has gone up. The dealers,
on receiving news of the reduction, got to-
gether and advanced rates. However, the
advance in prices cannot be looked upon as a
terrible calamity, except by those who con-
tend that every man has natural right 10
quail on toast and cabanas.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

IT is said Clerk Adams has a mind to shu.
off the Iowa delegation from place on the
roll of the House. He doesn't dare to trust
the Greenbackers on the delegation, and the
absense of the Republicans will be very con-
venient when the vote for Speaker is taken.
1t is also rumoIed that the names of Sayler
and Goss, two defeated Democratic candi
dates in Ohio, will be put on the roll in place
OF the men elected, Butterworth and
Young. The fraud will be characteristically
Democratic.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

A VERY pleasing literary effort by Coun-
cillor Fogg is given to the world in the arti-
Gle elsewhere copied from the Somerset Re-
porter. If the letter does not read as well as
Mr.. Fogg's speeches sound it is bee ause the
reader misses Mr.. Fogg's magnificent voice.
The Honorable Councillor should never
write. He should send all his messages by
telephone,
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
Ownership OF Land.
The Right 10 Own Land Must be Accom-
panied by the Right 20 AIieunte Ii.

The New Era for some time past has kept
standing the following as one of the ends which
it bopes to reach, and which it advocates:
l Abolition of ownership in land, mines and
water courses, and the occupation of the land
10 secure homestead to every family SO that it
can never be aliensted by mortgage, sale or
gift.
At the suggestion of one of the editors Of the
New Era the following article in reply to the
above was written and declined by him:
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

THIS from the Boston Herald: When
Hartman had chance of winning, the
Portland PRESS predicted that the Green
hackers would nominate him for Speaker.
Since he has failed, allow US to suggest him
for place on the Butler State ticket this
fall
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

SINCE the First of January 260,000,000 of
six per cents have been called in, and the
interest on that amount OF government
Indebtedness reduced one-third. The
Treasury has no doubt that the remain
lug $sS, 100000 will very soon be funded at
four per cent. This great reduction of the
interest account has not, so far as we have
noticed, been commented upon by the Dem
ocratc journals. Doubtless their reticence
ia owing to their disincliuation to approve
any of the acts done by the ogre, Sherman.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
MISCELLANEOUS
Eureka Tunnel and Mining Company.
Location of Mines EUREKA, Nevada.
Capital Stock $1OOOOO0O Shares the Par Value of 500 EACH
- OFFICERS: -
Hon. W. W. BlSHOP President C0NNOR Manager
EJBUTLER Secretary and Treasurer
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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
THE PRESS
TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH is.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun
cations. The name and address Of the writer are in
s cases Indispensable, not necessarily for publication
cut as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return OF preserve COM
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
New York: A. s. Barnes & Co.

Louisville Courier-Jo Journal: Somebody has
written us two pages of legal cap in which in
formation is asked as to what is 10 become OF
Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. We are sorry
thst we cannot say. The fact is, we don't ex-
actly know what F1orences faiazzo Neoch1o
is. IL it is anything in the Way of psnnier or
overskirt. or something on that order, it will
probably be turned over to her younger sister
when Florence gets through with it.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

EVERY regular attache OF the PRESS is Furnished
with Card certificate couptersgnee by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon US By demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent ou
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

ALL SORTS of the Boston Post says mass
was said in New York Sunday for the repose
of Rowell's sole. The information is exclu-
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly apDoiated arc taken upon himself the
trust of Administrator Of the Estate of
ISABELLA MURRAY, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having de-
mands upon the Estate of said deceased are required
to exhibit The same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment 10
FRANK G. PATTERSON. Admir-.
Portland March 4th, 1879. mh7dIaw3wF.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
AN DERSON.


Dr. j. Jay Vilers, the Great American Humorist.
will deliver his famous lecture, make funny faces,
and tell funny stories to please the school children,
at City Hail, Saturday Aftern Oou, March
22d, at 2.30 O'clock. Admission Is cents A few
dren uDder 10 years. only 10 cents. Tickets sold
Tuesday morning at Stockbridge's. mhl7d1w
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
Tie Coming Struggle.

Ii the Union was worth fighting for ii is
wGFth paying for.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
There will be an Entertainment
VllIIIERS

will deliver his Lecture entitled "FUNNY PEG
Pas WE MEET,' at City Hall, SAT-
URDAS EVENING, March 22d.
Admission 30 cis.; Reserved SeaIs so cts. Tick
cts sold at Stockbridge's Tuesday morning, March
1S h mb17dlW.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
ENTERTAlNM ENTS.
A P T @ M M A S

Aarp Recital
at Rossini Hall, Wednesday Ey'g, Mar. 10.
Tickets, including reserved seats, 70 CENTS for sale
at Stockbrdges, Thursday March 18th, where
plan of the seats may be found, and the programmes
Concert at O'Clock. mhl3dlW
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
CasweIrs slippery Elm Lozenyes

them. AlwaysI
your bedside; Il
taken when |
will stopyourl
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them to Sick-I
death aciihI
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day SuLdaYs exceptsd) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

TERMS: Eight Dollara Yea. To mail subscriber
Seven Dollars Year il paid in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-18
Boston Adyertlser,1
Tie Calamity In Hungary.

Portland, March 15tb, 1879.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
MISS CoRA RoIc.

We were specially favored this week by this
charming little lady with display Of her vocal
powers, which she has been culliyatInQ for
some time. fact that has been mentioned on
two occasions already in the DEMocRAT. Miss
hoig. after taking preliminary lessons from
some OF our best teachers. spent several montbs
last year In New York under the futorshfa Of q
good musician, and she has now returned to us
with mature voice and increased experience.
our muslc-lovfng public will, we understand
ts 20 vefy soon given an opportunity to Judge OF
the abilities of this native bird Of song. and we
@ @Rrlsed. The occasion will present itself some
lime this month, when Miss Roig will appear In
concert COZ, G for the benefit Of friend. But there
VIII De greater and better opportunity subse-
Queniy; this young lady will then gather
to9etner select Aumber OF III usiciaus dfIat-
tante ana representatives Of the press at an
entertain ment gotten up exclusively for the
purpose OF displaying the qualities of her voice.
Vur expel fence teaches us that she Is richly en-
dowed oy nature with q pure, round and
sonorous voice surprisingly flexible, and which
sne uses with admirable style. The entertain-
ment In question will precede by few weeks
ner proposed departure for Paris there to com
Diete az the Conservatofre a musical education
which her Intelligence. native talent and per
sisfency have secured for her. As we have said
ln previous article. Miss Roig propoees to
ADOPT the stage as profession. We predict
mat ner dash and spriRhtlinees Combined with
per other qualities. will assure her a sriccess
mat we must all wish for her.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
THE AMERICAN PHoTOMETER.

/, Among the Ingenious Inventions which daily
attract public attention, this new and useful an
paratus. whereby the consumption OF gas is re-
duced to the actual wants OF the consumer. ia
undoubtedly one OF the most important and
deserves universal credit for the wonderful
economy derived from Its application. Being
placed on or near the level Of the floor. at the
entrance OF vaults. cellars. underground floors.
rear offices, alleyways. etc. the flow of gas from
burner or burners is wholly or partially cut
OF and turned on res pectively by the entrance
or exit into or from the apartment OF an In
ulviuuai. Ine same result is obtained by the
leaving seat or platform near the burner. Tins
dispensing with the troublesome task OF per
forming the same by hand, as heretofore In
,De above named places where gas Is it reRu-
IarIy every morning and consumed till late at
nlgn,. mas any one interested In the matter ever
used when compared with the continued useless
daily consumption
This exorbitant waste OF gas ia impossible
with the American photometer, which Regulates
exactly the quantity OF light, according 10 tina
! ! immediate wants OF the moment. and not par
licle OF gas is ever consumed but what is ac-
tually needed. II we add that In its use II re-
1uires no attention from the Consumer. az II
works totally by Itself. its merits are without
equal. Another benefit II affords is that bv di
80 sensibly the combustion Of pas in
Vaults It preserves the papers or documents
rom pning slowly carbOnized as Is 80 often the
case The value OF such machine Is then un- |
lenlable when We consider the i'm ense waste. |
= hlch is not less than so per cent of gas. con,
'umed uselessly In all places where 1t is kent |
burning without Interruption because of bein1
aeeded now and then.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02

Yesterday. representative of the DEMOCRAT
paid a visit to ex-Gov. Foote the Superinten.
dent OF the Mint. and his courteous aid, Coiner
Davis. In the building on Esplanade street,
Yesterday was the day fixed upon to start
coming. but owing to the fact that the governor
ofthe engine was slightly out of order no coin
ing took place as the engine got somewhat
overheated. which. however, was very easy
remedied. Some ingots were put through the
rollers preparatory to their introduction into
the cutting machine, but beyond this nothing
was was, done. Abonrt for ty-two hundred ounces Of
silver were rolled from ingots into bars and
alter going through this process they were
weighed In the weighing room
stevenson, one OF the old veterans of the Mint
nad charge, OF the first rolling, and his expe-
rlence in the building since 1912 gave him the
the first bar. -o Aon0
There was nothing done yesterday except
rolllng out bars. but on Tuesday the work Ia
the mping room will commence. Mr.. Davis
out In numbers. " ~ '1A0u
Mrs i,I Myra Clark Gaines was visitor to the
Duiiding Wnen our representative was there
and delighted Coiner Davis with her brilliant
enjoyable. "'10 AAoo'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
THE FRENCH SOCIETY BALL.

Last night St. Patrick's Hall was the scene of
one ofrthe most brilliant gatherings that has
eraced that spacious building for many year.
Tne French Society. whose prestige Is 80 we'll
known In our city. gave to their guests a most
hospitable welcome. At ten o'clock the floor
was dazzling with bright faces Of the elite of our
french ladies. and 1t was early this morning
before the last dancer ceased to trim tn tbe in
toxicatiDg strains OF Strauss. The following
FIRST Part.Grande Marche-1. valse, Fortune: :
= p9,ka de Salon. LidIing: 3. Schottische, Gin
aerslai 4: Lancie,s. Madame Angot; s. Ma
Znrka. Lis1nga; 8. Varsovia Leonore: 7. VaIse
ssfon sWefolng; l. Varieties. Parisennes; o. Polka de-
SsnIon. En Passant; 10. Scottische, Anna: N.
Mazurka, Varanka; 10. Lanciers, Wiebord: "a.
vase. biau Donaus: "a. Polka de Salon. Petite.
Is, schottische. Camelia; 16. Reel, Virginia.
:. Second PaS't-17. Valse. Theresa: Is. Schot-
tlsche CotiiIon; 10. 1lka de Salon. Harketen-
derin: 90. Varieties Louisiana: 81. Maznrka
REiellbennes q yaIsoya Little Nell 2s yalse
Pauline; &c. Polka de salon. Gustav: a. Ma,
1zurka. Micha; %. Valse. Faust; 29 Scbot ische.
Casino; 80. Varieties. Emma; 81. Polka de Salon. |
Liebiings; 81. Potpourri.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
PHILADELPHIA.
The standard OIL Monopoly -Destitution
Of the American Laborers who Re.
turned From nrAzll-An EmhezzIer

PHII kpEIpHIA, Feb. 1.-Examination into
practiced by the Pennsy lvania Railroad Com.
pany In favor OF the Standard Oil Company
and KINDRED interests was resumed this morn
B. b. Campbell. OF Westmoreland county. a
g large otl operator. was examined By Mr.. Ache
day. there is but one buyer Of crude oil for
use: that party is the Standard OIL Company
a gentleman from New York. r presenting New
compared with the standa Company. what he
uses ts = drop IN the bucket. The only power
ana q s 9the STANDARD 81; Company has over the
on freight rates. They are loaded down by the
payment of hundreds Of men whom they are
Out Of employment. Where they ARE are given sHma a
rebate of four-fifths Of the rate charged. he
believed eyed ,.h y + impossible for any one to
ten cents would be fortune to any refner. He
went on to say that about the year 1870 or 1911
refneries. He thought that over Atty Of them
were bringing oil from the oil regions, Refining
it In pittsburg and shigping t over the Penn
10 1874 combination was formed, known as
South improvement Company. The signers to |
the ae q q ae ,5s
ject of this South Improvement Company being
with the leaders OF the Pennsylvania. New York
Central and Erie Railroads had signed declared |
IA ain terms that the companies would give |
barrel and IS much more as was necessary to
give them the control of the oil business.
With few exceptions, those Americans who
returned to New York from Brazil bv the
steamer City OF Para, and who came to this citv
IN Wednesday evening and reported at the
,hice OF Meesrs. Collins for whom they worked
q the construction OF the Madeira and Msmore
Railroad. are still In this city no provision
layfng been made for their transportation to
heir homes. The men are without means. and
hose who do not belong to philadelphia have
'eeu without food. except such as was fur
'ished by eharitabiy disposed persons. None
u the men have been able to realize any money
informed that all the orders on Messrp. Collins {
you'd be cashed as soon as money could be OBJ ,
aimed but at the present time there is no
money whatever for the purpose
George w. Hunt Singer. who was president of !
ne philadelphia Coal Comrany up to the time
Il his arrest for embezzlement. was indicted
sssterday by the grand jury under four charges
I simple embezzlement and two of embezzle-
nent py an officer OF a corporation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
LET US LAUGHi

That laughter is saving influence none can
doubt. for We all know that nothing Is more
conducive to good digestion than whole-souled,
hearty laughter.
That the ridiculous is always conducive Of
mirth needs no better proof than the reeep-
tion that greeted the Trojan Horse. the Three
Fates. Minerva. No. 40 and the other enjoyable
parts OF His Maiesty's pageant last year.
That His Royal HIehness Ia good king mona
can doubt for never wss there such q reign a.
our so1ereigns; tnat he Is a good father none
dare dispute. for to his chosen people he brincs
each year peace. riches and good viii. fhaf IL
is good doctor 10 indisputable. for hjs vre re
name rnuses US out of the blues. aafs @ ne 81 ~
!hinking g pasf Iolitiss. and turns our sirbs
vel stand y zee bis nohle entfe T into o',sap az
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
BREvlTIEs.

Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines has returned TO our
city from Washington, looking twenty years
younger than when she left us.
The Louisiana Greys held meeting last
evening, and at their election the following
non -cUmmiss fonad officers were chosen: Or
derly sergeant, R. a. Hinckiey: second SER
Harris: fourth sergeant, w. G. Williams fiffis
sergeant. u z. Prndbomme; FIRST corporal. u.
Lanehoff; second corporal. O. G. Saron third
corporal. ]. P. Langw.th; fourth corporal, III.
Gufraud.
It was reported last evening that one OF our
most genial amateurs was to have q wresflinc
match at noon to-day with a com pttftog wnrfby
Of his steel. Notwithstanding the exertions ~
the reporter the place where the match was Is tn
como of could not DO learned. Aihleffe aver.
else seems TO De exciting more attention now
than for some years past. and for the aake ~
our city We trust our home wrestler will Of =, T.,
strong and come out victor. "AA so in
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
She Is now on her 4ssth quarter. Crowds 20 to

60 her.
=, Nine. Andrews. a young woman. born in
Maine. has determined to rival Nine Anderson
She has already walked 1000 quarter miles In
East New. York. She walks a quarter mila
evefF. twelve minutes. II was her agent. not
her doorkeeper. who ekipUed out with her
proceeds the other day. Miss Bartell and Nine.
Andrews are trying to overcome Mme Ander.
sons BROOKLYN feat, and II either succeeds a
Rochester woman will attempt still greater
undertaking. II the Rochester girl trfumphs
woman from London will attempt some un-
precedented feat. .Belden and vanNess are
gliding around with n,mble steps on their
Jog OF 1000 bali miles, Belden appears every
Tho Star says: FraDiavolo. the famous allan
bandit. has evidently given the detectives a
slip. and not oniy taken no hts abode In tho
metropolis. but as.aotually begun operations
Ia the crowded highways OF this city Thurs.
day afternoon. Mrs. Kenyon. q wealthy resident
q the upper part Of Fifth Avenue. with her
daughter RS her companion. drove down town
IN ] y1. her private carriage. when opposite Mrs.
stewarts on her return, st8lwart, dark COM
plexioned man forced his way into her car
rfaee and attempted to. rob the ladies' They
screamed, and passers. by were attracted. The
outlaw failed to Sc ure any money, but escaped
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
lse Fottcr Cammittee-Examinati OF
L. N. HiN

MAsHTNaToN. Feb. 1.-The Potter committee
net TINS morning at II 80 O'Clock; Mr. Cox In the
Isaac N. Hill. sergeant-at-arms TO the New
0rieans subcommittee. testified that he wa
present on the occasion when ,Dnla tastif,ad
{here. 81. Martin and Gibson were also nresapt
;nsiSe ,ns q tne rail- that extended. across the
aeans. but neither of them were inside of tha
nil On the day in question. He.did not see ZEE 81 St
nnsrtin or Gibson 90 out OF the room when
sOmmunication with either Maddux, Gihl
eoE or Carter. and never knew that
ney were ever officially conpseted with tba
,sommiEee. itness never Issued any snh.
nanas for witnesses with instructions from
"a ~ rasns q III .no a Ihat they we're
psssed Through his hands. and there, we're none
q that kind. oAo
Cross examined by Mr.. Cox-WEtness said he
sMee not sure whether st Martin went out of
me room during Dula's testimony or not
AZ this point on motion of Mr.. Eiscock the
adjourned until Tuesday morning.
Hnen Maddsx will be examined.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
SITTING BULL.
Number OF His Indians Cross the nor.
der-Old Bull Yet in Canada

new YORK. Feb. Ia dispatch from Fort
n,. me.oga says that Sitting Bulls Uncapapas and
d,anrs nostlles are across the border I'he In
nans n"Ia were driven south by starvation Sining
WaIsb hbinaseH @ and sixty lodges are still at Fort
MI - Sl;I nre at Fort Mcleod. Rain-in the Face
stsndn1ea ana Ray says ne is sorry he ever left the
az Ms,k rivers and Medicine Bear heaSwatars HM
across sf ibe na from Sitting Bulls camp came
Poplar Greek Agency Indians went hsoS pa;n pane
pa.ans y, aues &c ace oe1ng one OF them. The Nez
fsaees dta,a ars on Frenehman's creek No imme-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
COMPLEMENTARY CONCERT.

Weare plessed to see hat several prominent
oiu1ens nave rendered o complimentary con-
.srs ,s ~ oeo. a. Hareshide. ESQ.,. OF our city,
Aa'. Halesn'ue ~ well known In musical circles
as pianist Of nascent genius and considarshls.
skill In the art. and, to all who epinv ths
pleasure OF bis acquaintance, as gentleman ~
genial address and charitable Instipeta II A.,
proposed concert he will be supported he he
several sympathe,ic amateur musicians of o,,y
City. 30 that our people. who are desirous a.
encouraging native talent, Will enjoy rloh
musical treat ia drunewald Ha I'm The sfh inst
Inc proceeds being fntendedSo faeiltaie our
young friend In visiting Europe, to perfecf
himself In she art OF which he fs no epthuaias-
tie q yotary. wo tespeak for him large and
apDreefAtive atltfenee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
- BRAGG CONTROVERSY AGAIN
TAKEN UP.
re Army Reorganization Bil Under
Discussion.


WAsHTNaToN, Feb. a-Severai executive com,
nunicatfens relating to public improveme ents
tere read after which the blll to settle private
Md claims la the Western states and Terrific
All 80 the Senate resumed consideration of
Ne Emunds resolution.
Morgan finished his argument, basing his
}gpositiop upon the decisions OF tho supreme
n Congress- 70 interfere with State laws or reg-
|1lations for elections.
Al $50 ., N. MIC. Bayard obtained the floor.
eesslon; shortly after which the Senate ad-
}purned.
THE HOUSE,
4 In the House. this morning, Messrs. Cbal-
IA Mills, Of Texas. made speeches in reply to
ne speech made by Mr.. Bragg last week They
|Eere more moderate than was expected. They
aySEed res unen nes they o could to De-
must claims. They repudiated the idea thrown
put b. Mr. Bragg In bis speech that Southern
41d Northern Democrats were united by the
non to the fact that the payment OF Southern
eaims was inaugurated by the Republican
Mr. Mills was especially earnest In advocating
a constitutional asnendns ent, which would for
sysr prohibit the payments of these claims
NJ. Banning then made an effort to get up the
gTmy reorgan,zation bill, but was defeated,
ahe house then went into committee OF the
Fpole On the army appropriation bill,
NJ. newiu, OF New York. explained the pro-
" nsions %. 70 of The bill. 1t recommends eum OF
yIsoo Tne estimates upon which the bill Ia
eesed amount to sasoSs 500 The amount ap.
lt1 lated for the support OF the army for the
ss sa year ga amounted to sas 7Is lss Mr. Hewitt
esAyink 10 the army as at rresent constitu.e ed.
II was now reduced to minimum, and il any
ssie, Slhg y ~ so pe done must be by the reorgan
he evening. No action was taken. and at 4 .so
ne House adjourned.