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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-24
Boston Sunday Times.l

lDOstOH Ouil,tiJ lHiico'I
| hear characteristic anecdote about Mr..
Hunt from Mr.. Loring, the publisher. Several
years ago Mr.. Loring engaged Mr.. Schoff, the
well-known engraver, to do an engraving of
Rev. George Macdonald for him. He sent to
England for photograph which he orwarded
to Mr.. Schoff who was then in Washington.
Mr.. Schoff sent it back with the words that he
could do nothing with it as it was, and asking
Mr.. Loring to go to Mr.. Hunt and request him
to furnish sketch after which he could work.
''Tell him it is for me and he will do it," SAID
Mr.. Schoff. So Mr.. Loring went to Mr. Hunts
studio on Summer street-it was before the
great fire-and found notice on the door.
Engaged; positively no admittance." He
knocked however, and Mr.. Hunt came to the
door with palette in hand. Mr. Loring ex-
planned his errand, and Mr.. Hunt said in his
abrupt way, "Oh, L am altogether too busy to
do anything with it; have just had to refuse an
order from Gardner Brewer" He paused a
moment, and then said, "Did Mr.. Schoff send
you to me? Let me see it," And taking the
photograph and scanning it intently, with his
marvellously quick, keen glance, he made
about halt dozen pencil dashes on it and
handed it back with the words, ''There, send
him that That will show him what to do"
IIc ldt tdhtil HttlL q nllHutC III uoiiS ~,
but the few simple lines were enough to tell
Mr.. Schoff just what was wanted, and he pro-
duced a remarkably fine engraving. The week
before Mr.. Hunts death met a friend of his
on Washington street, who had been with him
at the Isles of Shoals long time. l asked him
about Hunt, and he said, "Hunt is in very
bad way he is very feeble, AID L very much
donbt if he touches a brush to canvas for two
years at least. He seems completely broken
down. The only time l saw him brighten up
to his real self was when John Low sent me
down some of his fine tiles. Hunt was looking
them over and when he saw that one with
three donkeys in a pasture, he pointed to
part of the landscape in one corner, and he
said, BY Jove, there's Constable! He was
delighted with the tiles Tell Low L am go
ing to write him, and let him know how 1 like
them as soon as | am able to; 1 haven't the
strength now.'
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Cotton in Texas.

Texans seem to have learned the lesson
which the Georgians and other people of the
older cotton States have just now compre-
hendcd, namely that it 'pays" to alternate
crops, and that no lasting prosperity can be
reared upon single and exhaustive staple.
Cotton Will always hold chief place in the
agriculturists affections, because it is the only
product which will command ready cash at its
market value in the nearest town. The stran-
ger who has crossed the large open square, or
plaza, which is found in every Texan town, at
an early hour in the day, will marvel at the
change of few hours. Before midday the
cotton teams have arrived from the surround
ing country, clustering upon every available
space in the square and along the adjacent
streets. 1t would be impossible to portray
more animated or varied Scene. Clumsy wag-
ons, drawn by little compact oxen, or possibly
by an OK and mule, are constantly arriving
the men, women and children mounted hlSh
upon the roughly bound cotton bales; the eX-
pert in cotton staple, who jumps nimbly, note
book in hand from wagon to wagon, buying
here. rejecting there and bartering every
where: the itinerant Hebrews, who press their
cheap but snowy goods upon the rustics-these
and hundreds who have each his own little
bargain to drive-and, above all, the great Ba-
bel of purchase and sale. The Journey to town
on market day is an event in the monotone of
life with most of these cotton growers. They
throng the stores, the walks, and patronize
the grotesque fakrs, the side shows and all
the wandering brotherhood of minstrelSy sure
to be there when trade is lively..-Frank III.
Taylor, in Harper's Magazine for October.
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Our Boston Letter.
The Butler Independents-Who and what
The Are-The New Management of the
Eastern Railroad.
Boston, Sept. -, 1879.

Boston, Sept. -, 1879.
promised in a previous letter, to tell you
something about those independent or But
Ter Republicans who held convention at
Worcester on Thursday. In what shall say
hope to sneak of them without any personal or
partisan bitterness. think shall be able to
do so, considering that some of them are my
personal friends, men with whom have been
and still am on intimate terms. One thing pc
culiar about them and myself (and | speak OF
myself now only as one of thousands OF inde-
pendent yoters) is that when l was opposing
the Republican party, every one of these men
were in il; every one was a stalwart; every one
was n believer in machine politics; every
one was opposed to civil service reform.
Every one shook the ''bloody shirt in his
speeches Everyone believed the offices were
legitimate party spois. They sneered at men
calling themselves reformers; said they were
pessimsts, theorists, Missionaries. They laughed
at as Independents when we demanded civil
service and economic reforms Now they call
themselves reformers and Independents. They
say-the civil service is corrupt expenditures
too large and legislation controlled by nnss'
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To Let.

II OVER half of house, or four connecting looms,
IL I'd story very desirable, No. 301a High Street,
sep3dtf NEW NUMBER 81.
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TFyHE Offices in Merchants Bank Building vacated
IL by National Traders Bank. Fire proof vault,
and heated by steam. seSdtf
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The Fourth Annual Meeting of the
W0man's Christian Temperance Union
OF MAINE,
BANGOR, OCT. I'd AND 3d

On the first day there will be prayer meeting at
A. NJ The convention proper will open at 1870.
The Annual address will be given by Mrs. Mary IL:
Hunt, of Hyde Park Mass. The complete order OF
exercises will be seen on the printed programmes.
Every Auxiliary Union and all Womans Temper
ance Organizations are invited to send delegates.
The usual reduction in r. r. fares is expected
Free entertainment will be provided for all dele
gates and places will be assigned, sending name
and address to Mrs. Sarah G. Palmer Is Grove
Street, Bangor.
All papers in the State are respectfully requested
TO give this call an insertion in their columns.
MRS. l.. NJ. n. STEVENS,
President State w. G. T. L.
Mrs.C. Z. Hunt, Cor. Sec'y.
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Mrs. Belle Lawson of Hagerstown, Nd. has
in her position an ancient breastpin containing
three locks of hair, braided together very beau
tifully shorn from the head of the father of
his Country. 1t formerly belonged to Mason
ic lodge, and became the property of Mr.. Law
son more than thirty years ago On the back
of the pin is the following inscriptions; This
contains the hair of General Washington, first
President of the United States of America
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THE death of the Rev. Joseph p. Thomp-

son, d. D., formerly of New York, is largel
attributable to the publication of story by a
Western paper to the effect that since his
residence abroad he had been guilty of Sc
duetion. There was not a word of truth in
the story, but it inflicted wound which
proved fatal. This ought to be a l. sson to
the newspapers which deal in scandal, but
unfortunately most of the journals of that
class are too degraded to heed any lesson
that is not enforced by judicial process.
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THEl PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPT. "a.

We do not read ANONYMOUS letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publica-
tion but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
mumcatlons that are not used.
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EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed 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 our journal.
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NOTICE.

A Ii persons are hereby cautioned against pur
IA chasing or holding any negotiable paper pur-
porting to be signed by me- and running to the
Yaney Pruning Shears Co. or r. !; ancy 90, as
the same if presented will be without consideration,
fraudulent and void
sep22eod&w1w39 JAMES DEERING.
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THE Houston Miss Patriot calls upon
the Greenbackers to learn to shoot. They
will need to unless they are ready to be
yazOOed
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WE beg our esteemed morning contempo-
rary not to waste its strength in selecting
a candidate for the Republican nomination
for the Presidency. If it has any superflu-
Gus energy left it had better devote it TO the
hacker, which it began before election but
never finished.
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Two women, both of whom claim to be
the lawful widow CT Fechter, are about to
prosecute their claims to recognition in the
courts. Considering that Fechter left moth
ing in the shape of legacy but a lot of
debts, with nothing to pay them, these wo-
men must go into the contest for the pure
love of fighting
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THE Boston Post thinks that even if the
Democracy lose Ohio and New York this
year they can rally their forces next and
win National victory. Considering the
difficulty it is experiencing in preventing
the Massachusetts Democrats from going
over to Butler, bag and baggage, the Post is
certa inly very hopeful organ.
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GEN. THOMAS w. CONWAY reports that
not score of the thousands of colored peo-
pie who joined in the exodus to Kansas, are
dependent OH charity This is good show
ing, and indicates that the negro can take
care of himself when given fair chance.
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Residence for Sale.

1IHE large two-story House with ell and stable at
4 tached about twenty acres Of tillage land with
young orchard, situated at Oak Hill, Scarborough,
estate of the late Emery Moody, deceased. The
above is of the most attractive and desirable 10
cations in this vicinity for Summer Residence,
commanding fine view, and being within few
minutes walk of the P. S. s. P. r. r. depot, also
short drive of either Portland, Saco Old Orchard or
Libbys Beach, For terms and particulars enquire of
P. y. z4AEsEsARshE, Administrator.
mh24tf E99 a-S Middle al.
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WITHIN ten years the loss by defalcatiOns
and thefts by Democratic county officers in
Ohio amounts to S1,000,00o. Great is Re-
form
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bigany.

THE Sedalia (Mo.) Democrat, straight
out Bourbon sheet ought to know the Dem
ocratic party, and we judge it does from the
following paragraph: As a party, the Dem
ocratic party has tried almost everything in
certain States, or spots, or localities. 1t has
been hard money and soft money, fiat money
and deluge money, a single gold standard,
greenback and national, workingmen and
men of every other new-fangled and fanati-
cal issue, and as a result, nobody, not even
the Greenbackers, for whom it has sacrificed
so much, has single bit of respect for it.
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THE increased emigration of the friends OF
Mormonism in the face of the circular letter
to the representatives of the United States
in foreign countries is attracting much at
tention in Administration circles. There
having already been test-case made with
male Mormon, it is now proposed to make
another of woman of this sect, in which the
Cover Ament will call the reputed husbands
as witnesses. Should the woman be claimed
as wife, she will be prosecuted; should
they disclaim her, the illegitimacy of er
relationship will be established, the moral
effect of which it is thought, will operate to
to prevent further emigration of this charac-
ter. This course, it is believed, will force
the issue more strongly than it has yet been
presented in the simple prosecution for
bigamy.
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THE appointment of sufficient police
force to preserve the peace in the city OF
Fall River is prevented by the opposition OF
Democratic alderman So, respectable
workingmen and women who have not joined
in the strike are compelled to live inside the
grounds of the mill corporations and not go
out after nightfall, for fear of being beaten
and perhaps murdered. The Massachusetts
Democrat doesn't seem to be much improve
ment on the Mississippi specimen.
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WANTS..
Wanted.

DARTNER in first-class Manufacturing Busi-
IL ness established and reliable. Splendid oppor-
tunty for party looking for business Small capi-
tai required. Address
d1w& MANUFACTURER. this Office.
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SS GRAY STREET.

HOUSE TO LET. Contains ten rooms, bath
III room, hot water &c. Enquire of GEO. c.
HOPKINS, 1191a Exchange street.
sep17 eodtf
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THE indianapolis Journal says the princi-
pal occupation of the Democratic party now
is trying to mend its breaches.
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TIE reception accorded to General Grant

TIE reception accorded to General Grant
at San Francisco was the work ofno party or
sect. 1t was spontaneous movement of
the whole people of the Pacific coast to do
honor to a man who has done more for his
country than any living American. During
his absence abroad Gen. Grant received more
distinguished attentions from the Govern
ments and people of the Old World than ey-
er fell to the lot of any American, and he
bore them with L dignity and reserve which
added lustrc to American citizenship. His
return to his own country is rightly made
the occasion for showing anew the regard
and esteem in which his fellow-countrymen
hold and will always hold him for the SER
vices he rendered his country in his military
and civic careers.
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Anecdotes of the Artist Hunt

THE Springfield Republican is blooming
for RaVard
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For Sale at "a Great Bargain.
FH1WO-STORY House situated in Knightville, Cape
H. Elizabeth Apply to W. r. ANTHOINE,
je23eodtf As Exchange st.
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FOR 8 ALH.

FOR. SALE.
House No. 80 Paris Street, with Barn.
House fitted for two families; frescoed
throughout, with gas, Sehago and fur
mace. All in good repair. Immediate
possession given. Apply to
JAMES A. PINE,
No. IL Danf0rth or 12 Mechanic st.
m
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.A@@TGNJEsT.1GS'
Auction Sale.
FM&W&w1y31

We shall sell at public auction on the premises at
the mill Of Chas. W. McKenney and the store OF
Stephen b. Palmer, at Bar Mills Village, on TUES
DAY. the 3Oth inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
the machinery and stock which the individual
and partnership property of the firm OF Palmer
Maddox & Brooks. Said property consists OF one
Spool Lathe, one Dowel Lathe, one StayeyfMachlne,
fourteen thousand bowels, 600 sets hubs and
Spokes, large lot of Broom, Hammer, File, Chlsel
and Axe Handles. Lot of Oak, Maple Ash and Wall
nut Plank. One lot of treenails and bolts, &c
CHARLES +. WELD, Assignees
j. NJ. MARSHALL. of; Mn b.
Buxton Sent % 1879. Se23dlW
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ers Seven Dollars Year, if paid in advance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS
$ published every THURSDAY MORNING at $26o
wear, if paid in advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING: One inch of space, the
length of column, constitutes Square"
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week after three insertions or less 90; continu
ing every other day after first week, so cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, rs cents;
one week, S1.00: so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-thrd additional.
Under head of ''AMUsEMENTs" and "AUCTIoN
SALEs,' $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less $1.50.
Advertisements inserted in the ''MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every part
of the State for 90 per square for first insertion,
and 80 cents per square for each subsequent nser-
ton.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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az and %fR.77 ZyOO1
Is the Number of my Trade Mark ''R e AND
1t is unequalled for Lung, FhrOat and Maiar-
imi diseases, being Purely Vegetable and COM
bining the excellence of the sugar sane anu
the ''Ghoiccsf Cercals.o Why take disagreeable
drugs when this most Delicious Cordial Will
produce satisfactory results? Sold by Druggists
and Grocers. My signature is on every dSen-
mine bottle Price, 81. ". VAN BEEL, SS
Chambers st. n. Y. sel7eodomo
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To Let.

HOUSE corner Centre and Free, suitable for a
LII genteel Boarding House. Inquire
aug13dtf 100 CENTRE STREET.
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DRAWING G PAINTING

HORACE e.. HfEWEGS will receive pupils in
the above branches at his studio in Motley Block,
5O7 Congress St, about Oct 1st. References: S. G.
w. Benjamin-address Century Club, N Y; VIM. E
Norton. 1877 Rue St. Michel, Paris E. G. Champ
ney, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Noyes Blakes-
lee, Boston, and others. For further information,
terms &C., inquire of Cyrus F. Davis, Elm St.
se20 eod2w
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Rolling MILL for Sale.


TNHE real estate machinery, fixtures and tools of
l. the Portland Rolling Mills will be sold at pub
lie auction without reserve to the highest bidder
at the Mills, TUESDAY, September 80, 1879, at 3
o'clock p. M.
The property of the Company consists of 60 acres
of land on tide water in the town of Cape Elizabeth
Cumberland County within ten minutes drive OF the
city of Portland. Besides the Mill buildings the
Company owns 55 tenements in % buildings, one
hall used for church purposes two stores and a
thoroughly well-tted Office, with fire-proof vault
and all modern improvements. All these buildings
are in good repair.
The Mill contains 10-inch train and one
1S-inch train, with all the machinery appertaining
to the manufacture of rails and bar iron. Its ca
pacty is IA 600 tons of iron rails, or 5000 tons OF
merchant iron per year.
The property is provided with thoroughly built
wharf at which vessels of 800 tons capacity can lie
at low water, and is directly connected by rail with
all the railroads centering at Portland.
The Mill is in active operation, but possession
will be given about the 10th of October, 1879
PHILIP HENRY BROWN, Prest,
sept1 1dtd Portland Maine.
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TO LEFT.

- SCHOONER YACHT RAY,
MN having been thoroughly refurnished this
AAWgkAA- season. is now ready to accommodate
s-sz=zz-p parties by the day or week at reasonable
rates under the charge of careful man and good
pilot. Apply to d. II. BURNS, on board, formerly
of Yacht Alarm, or at DYER & BURNS, No. 123
Commercial Street. Portland Me. jel1d4m
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VEfaEe 10 EICts
YUIHE Office, 0arge front room with front private
Il office second flight, now occupied by the under
signed at No. Exchange st. Central, convenient
and light. Terms Reasonable. B. BARNES, yr.
+f
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REAL ESTATE.
HOUSE FOR SALE.

VNHE pleasantly located, two storied frame dwell
Il ling house, No. 1S1 oxford ST., between Chest
nut and Myrtle Sts., recently occupied by the late
George E. Taylor 1t contains ten rooms, all in good
order. Good drainage and desirable neighborhood.
Price 80 800. Apply to VIM. II. Jerris, Real Estate
AGENT e19d1Wk
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go Let.

A l Story House in good repair with Sebago, at
n $3.50, former price $1,000. Also, good rent
for $3.50 with Sebago, in center of city. Apply to
jy18tf w. w. CARR 1877 Newbury St.
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House to Let at WoOdfOrdI's.
A VERY pleasantly located and desirable rent on
"A Clifton ST. containing .rooms, French Roof
with tower, thorough drainage, good garden, 100
yards from the horse cars. Inquire of
WARREN SPARROW, 191 Middle St.,
je11tf or at his residence in Deering.
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PLEASANT ROOMS TO LET.

QUITE of rooms on second floor; plenty of sun
- light, air and water. Heat and gas furnished.
Also room on third floor. References exchanged.
Stable 10 Let.
Situated in the western central part of city. Ad-
dress l.. e. T., Daily Press Office
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every dcy Sundays excepteD by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,

AT 100 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. To mail subscrib-
ers Seven Dollars a Year, if paid in advance.
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Girl amGesa.
Clerk Wanted.

ITO do general housework. Inquire at $40 DAN
l. FORTH STREET, from to P. NJ.
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TO Let.

IN KNIGHYVILLE. Upper Rent House in coed
premises. se12tf