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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

REMARK of the Philadelphia North Amer
lean: ''Haying redeemed Maine, Senator
Blaine is working hard to make sure of
Ohio, and is being received everywhere with
great enthusiasm. When the day of reck-
oning comes we doubt if any man will be
able to make out a stronger claim on the
Republican party than Maine's favorite
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

TIE Greenback County Committee in
Knox have instructed W. W. Perry to use
mittee ''to secure an organization which
shall not by any possibility get tangled up
with the Democratic organization. Mr..
Perry will probably write the committee a
Trial Justice letter. Everything is to be
hoped for from the immense influence he
can exert when he gives his intellect full
play. He ought to let it out. 1t has been a
good deal cramped of late.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

IT is said thatth Butlermen in Massachu-
setts are anxious to ignore the Greenback
issue. The lesson OF Maine has not been
lost on them. They will learn something
more when the returns from Ohio come in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08
THEI PRESS.
MORNING, OCTOBER 8.

We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publica-
ton but guaranty of good faith
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munlcations tnat are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

EVERY regular attach6 of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley T. Pullen,
Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel managers
will confer favor upon by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

Boston Post: A Milwaukee girl suffering
from lockiaw was left alone with mouse by
the shrewd physician and she contrived to open
her mouth enough to give yell that made the
crockery in the china-closet rattle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

THE Democrats in this State appear to be
getting mad with the Greenbackers. They
say they won't play any more. and are going
home to their mother. The poor boys are
all tired out, and very nervous and irritable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08
LIABLE TEES:

STATE OF MAINE, CUMBERLAND, S.
/. b. C. Somerby, Cashier of ''The Canal Nation
al Bank of Portland do solemnly swear that TIE
above statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief, B. G. SOAIERBY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th day
of October 1879.
G. C. PETERS, Justice of the Peace.
Correct-Attest:
WM. HAMMOND,
F. w. BAILEY, Directors.
ELIAS THOMAS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

CHINA has got out a Keely motor. One
Tung claims to have discovered perpetual
motion. The name is ominous. Were it
in the mouth of Greenbach orator perhaps
little doubt would be entertained of its sue
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

YESTERDAY another State received Sena-
tor Blaine with enthusiasm. Heis speakir Q
in Iowa now. His progress through the
West is continual ovation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08
The Massachusetts, Democracy.

The regular Democratic organization in
Massachusetts, pursued a wise course in its
convention yesterday. 1t planted its STAN
dard and sounded the battle trumpet. If
the war comes up to the manifesto, the mot
ley host that follows the Butler flag will be
put to rout.
The surest way of comprising the defeat
of Butler is of course to vote for Long.
Should all the anti-Butler Democrats cast
their votes for the Republican candidate,
the claimant would be buried under an i'm
mense majority But such a course is out
of the question. It cannot be expected that
the Democrats, in view of the National con-
test next year, should abandon their organi-
zation and directly promote q Republican
success. A course like that would be suici-
dal. Should the leaders attempt it they
would but make votes for Butler. 1t is true
that every vote given for Adams is a vote
against the so-called Independent" candi-
date, and increases the chances of Long.
But the defeat of Butler is not Democratic
defeat, and his election would but hasten
tliu uiohiloSidlloii " 'iio DoAloold1iC Paity
which the unfortunate policy pursued in
Maine so greatly furthered.
The election of Butler is q leplorable con-
tingency, and would be misfortune to the
country. But for the Republicans it would
be only an ordinary defeat, easily remeded.
For the Democrats it would be dishonor and
degradation; for they would, justly, be held
responsible for the event. They are appar-
emily minded to avoid thai disgrace. Their
candidate is unexceptionable, and the atti-
tude they fake respectable. They extend no
favors to the Republicans. None/ were ex-
pected. They do not seek to promote Re-
publican success. They do seek the defeat
of Butler. That is all we can ask of them
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

An ardent teetotaler was lately riding ON the
Hudson River Railroad when the conductor
shouted out, "Haverstraw." II not only will
not have straw" exclaimed he, "but will
not ride further upon railroad which sane
tions such practices" Accordingly he got off
and walked the remaining one hundred miles
of his journey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

Syracuse Herald, No matter how much
candidate itches for office, he never likes to be
scratched.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

Some extracts from Puck's Dictionary of
Definitions: Burlesque.-A play in which poor
actors struggle hard to show double meaning
n words without any. Insane: The owner of
pistol when it goes off and kills his enemy
Newspaper: A combination mot patented) of
original sin, perpetual motion and ubiquitous
omniscence. Ovation (from the Latin ord)--A
throwing of eggs; c. q. "The Count Johannes
received perfect ovation" Substituting
OH swallow-tal and white tie to go to the
circus Xerxes-Was a great man; this is not
a definition, but then Y is q mighty worrysome
letter, anyhow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

PEOPLE will do well to fight shy Of the
unclaimed estates in Holland about which
so much talk has been made of late. The
claims are as baseless as a fusion statement.
AS long ago as 1852 the Kingdom of the
Netherlands passed a law that claims to es-
tate under its care must be proved within
five years or the property go to the crown.
This law may prove present dsappoint-
ment to those who are descendants of the
dike-builders but it will save them much
money and useless labor and concern of
mind
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

THE impotent malice of Mr.. Blaine's en-
mics but serves to emphasize his popularity
with the people. To every slander comes as
response a popular ovation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

Syracuse Herald: Marie Christine has be-
gun the study of the Spanish language. When
Alfonso speaks to her she is going to know how
to talk back
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

Hartford Times: The railroads are bringing
i'll great quantities of game-especially euchre.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

DURSUANT to a license from the Hon. Judge of
Il Probate for the County of Cumberland, / shall
sell at public auction f not previously sold at pr
vate sale on the Eighteenth QS) day of October,
A. D. 1879, at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the
late;residence of Jason Webb of Windham, deceased
the Homestead of said deceased, containing thirty
acres of land with a two story dwelling house, out
buildings and barn, all convenient and in good re-
pair and pleasantly situated at Windham Hill. Also
twenty acres of wood land. Terms Cash.
CIIAS. JONES, Admr.,
dc bonis non with the will annexed.
Windham, Sep. %, 1879. se24d1aw3wW
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08
FOR SALE

4 story and half House with addition,
Stable, outbHiEdings and Blacksmith
Shop, I'll in good repair and nearly new.
Lot contains about one acre, excellent
garden and well of water. This proper
ty is situated about four miles from Port
land on the Gray road. A good title and
immediate possession will be given. The
above property will be sold for S675.GO,
and is The best bargain i'm Deering.
Iaquire Oh the premises of Il. o. LAM.
BERT, or of JOHN c. COBB, FL 1-2 Ex-
change Street, Portland.
All but $500 can remain on Mortgage.
mh26 d&yJf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

REPRESENTATIVE CoNGER of Michigan
says Blaine has more ardent supporters for
the Presidency than any other candidate on
the Republican side.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08
Residence for Sale.

e1HE large twostory House with ell and stable at
4 tached, about twenty acres of tillage land with
near the Thornton Mansion, and belonging to the
estate of the late Emery Moody, deceased. The
above is one of the most attractive and desirable To-
cations in this vicinity for a Summer Residence,
commanding a fine view, and being within few
minutes walk of the P. S. P. R. K. depot as also
short drive of either Portland Saco Old Orchard or
r. y. E,AsBAEshE, Administrator.
mh24tf E99 f-2 Middle Sf.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

Boston Transcript: A Walking Match
Calves betting on calves.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

THEY all do it. Connecticut is the latest
State to give Republican victory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08
To Let.

HOUSE corner Centre and Free, suitable for a
IN genteel Boarding House. Inquire
aug13dtf 100 CENTRE STREET.
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LOST AND FOUND.
BOARD.
TO Let with Board.

T ARGE Front Rooms, furnished or unfurnished
IL on reasonable terms, at west corner of
CUMBERLAND AND CHESTNUT SITS.
oc2 d2Wx
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81 GRAY STREET.

VTOUSE TO LET. Contains ten rooms bath
HI room. hot water &c. Enquire Of GEO. G..
HOPKINS, 1872 Exchange street.
sep17 eodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

FEYHE Office Qarge 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, Jr.
au2S If
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08
Cap and Bells.

Every man has his preiudiees, and every
woman her bias.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

II OVER half of house, or four connecting rooms
IL I'd story, very desirable, No. 301a High Street
sep3dtf NEW NUMBER 81.
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TO Let.
10 he n 4.

IN KNIGHTYILLE. Upper Rent. House in coed
Il repair First house on left near bridge apply on
premises. se12M
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TO Let.

TEyHE Offices in Merchants Bank Building vacated
IL by National Traders Bank. Fire proof vault,
and heated by steam. seSdtf
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TO LET.
A GOOD RENT

OF ten rooms gas, Sebago and urnace. Pleas
" antly located, near City Hotel. $500.
w. III. JERRIS,
oct4-1w*/ Real Estate Agent.
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TO LET.

TTPPER Part of House No. Mechanic st. Gas
u and Sebago, inquire at house. oc4d1w
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reputation
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

AT IUJ EA'IIANVE oT', IUItIAA-ND'
TERMS. Eight Dollars Year. To mail subscrb-
ers Seven Dollars a Year, if paid in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-08

A VERY fine Rent with rooms, ON the corner
IN of Lincoln and Wilmot Street. Also, two nice
front chambers at No. % Wimot Street. Enquire at
W. P. HASTINGS, 14415 Exchange Street, or MIR.
TRUE, "a Wilmot Street. se29f
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10

SOME OF the newspapers are telling a
very pretty story about a gentleman
and a widow In Indiana. 1t doesn't at
all agree with the facts, but that is in
its favor, as the facts take n large part
of the romance ont of ii. The newspa-
pers say that n gentleman met a lady
on the streets who he at once knew was
a widow, although lie had never be-
fore seen her. He asked her a few
questions, which she couldn't answer,
and passed on; but il occurred to him
that be needed a wife, and with this
happy idea in his head he chased after
the widow, offered himself without GER
emory aud in twenty minutes wa mar
ried. There is another story, which
says the widow declined to listen to any
proposals for marriage, but, of course,
everybody knows hat must be absurd.
This man and this woman are undoubt-
eddy married, and it would be Interest,"
ing if the newspapersout that way would
present some additional statements to
show how the case is getting along.
Picking up widows in this way and un-
premeditatedly marrying them is some.
thing that cannot safely come into gen
eral practice. Recent events have
shown that there is always more or less
danger that a man may marry a widow
whose husband is not yet dead.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10

young men are only too particular l..
settling upon their choice. 1t il, to he
hoped that there are but few who be-
come ewildered at the profusion of
offerings and fail to ever make a choice.
We hold it to be criminal in a gentle
man to remain single in Massachu-
sets. Celibacy should be made Il Pc
nal ~offense, Roman clergy alone ex-
copied.
But Massachusetts, stands not alone
in having a majority of females. New
York exceeds her. According to the
last census Massachusetts had an
overplus of 40, 1913; New York, 6 ,301.
II seems however. that the single wom-
en- of the latter state are more equally
distributed than in the former. But in
New York city the women are thickly
clustered, as all travellers have no doubt
observed. They have not, however,
raised the cry for husbands like their
Massachusetts cousins.
There are still other states that have
a majority of females-ail of them in
the east and south. They number, in
GLIDING the two mentioned, seventeen.
eight of them northern and nine south
ern states. The western states and
territories all predominant in males.
The territories especially are found to
show the greatest difference. Now
here is a point worth knowing by the
single women Of the east. There are
undoubtedly thousands upon thousands
of openings for good, and even bad and
indifferent housekeepers out this way.
So the only remaining obstacle is to
get here.
A few years ago a Miss Rye, with
philanthropic intent, secured hundreds
Of English servant girls for Canada.
II cost a great deal of money to bring
the girls over the sea, but charity was
lavish with funds, and the Canadians
o o received all the girls they wanted.
Now if it is charity to procure situa-
tions for girls, what is it TO procure
hhohhiluo III bhtnlE ilDN easily u IullQ
could be raised to bring young ladies
out west as they could be furnished
places of employment. Nurses, cooks,
seamstresses, milliners, dressmakers
and clerks are always needed. Be-
tween all the states and territorities
that want them, many thousand of
girls can be provided for.
Marriage should be encouraged.
New settlements are vitality interested
just as ancient Greece and Sparta were.
And it is well, by the by, that the same
laws respecting celibacy in male citizen
are not in force in Wyoming or some OF
our very distinguished and best citizens
OF Cheyenne would speedily suffer. But
they may repent and DO better ere they
die. Possibly they are holding them
selves in readiness for that prospective
hegira of females to the promised land
of the west. Let us hope on, hope
ever.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10
OFF THE WOMEN.

Once more the wall goes up from the
east that the female sex is increasing
out of all, bounds, and overtops too
largely in numbers, the-shall we say
noblsr? well at least, stronger sex. 1t
has been a standing problem in Massa-
chusetts for a generation how to work
of or dispose of its superfluous wo-
men. A solution in part WAS given
by the establishment of numberless
cotton and wooden mills which employ
thousands of women. But it is the
logic of experience that they want to
get married regaTdlesse Of all THAT. A We
man will leave a lucrative situation to
assume the duties of wife to a man who
earns less salary than she herself re-
eeiyed. Te the political economist the
problem involved in a surpluss of fe-
males, is answered. The women them
selves think it only partially SO. The
workingmen believe that too much
female labor lowers the standard of
wages generally. But the surplus of
women is not confined to the working
class. The middle and wealthy classes
are also overburdened with scions of
the feminine persuasion.
To the economist the whole problem
is simply one of self support; to the
women, it is a matter of mating for
life; to the w~orkingmen, a question of
self interest; TO the women of the mid
die and upper strata, it is a race for a
brilliant match.n Everybody can
be satisfied, however. Tickle fortune
plays mad pranks about Massachusetts,
more freely, perhaps, than in most
states. The ungentle sex seems TO be
in a chronic state Of incontinence,
hence the statement that there are
more shattered hearts-to the square
mile in the old Bay State than in any
other commonwealth on the continent.
AS the supply exceeds the demand,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10

THE long wrangle in the house Of
representatives yesterday, concerning
the proper method Of dividing the time
for general debate on the pending APP
preparation bill, exhibited a remarkably
general desire to make set speeches on
the political issues involved in the
present contest. Seventy-eight men,
bers had already placed theis names on
the list which, in accordance with the
custom, was to serve as a guide for the
chairman of the Committee of the
whole in awarding the floor.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10

REPRESENTATIVE Kenna yesterday
prepared and put in circulation q petit
ton requesting John +. House, chair
man of the democratic caucus, to call
the caucus for Friday evening next, ia
the language of the petition, with a
view to providing by legislation at the
present session, for free coinage OF
silver, the issue of bullion certificates
based on either silver or gold, the sub
stltution of greenbacks for the national
bank circulation and prohibition Of any
further increase of the bonded debt Of
the-goyernment."
Under democratic rule ten members
are Insufficient number to procure a
call for n caucus. The petition has al
ready more than sixty signers, and in
di%cations are that it will meet the APP
proval Of such a number as to secure
the movement, Immediately on the an
nouncement of the committees. y the
direction of the financial legislation in
dictated.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10
RAILROAD NOTES.

q
The cost of operating the Indianap-
oils pool was $40 per month. The
statistical bureau will be operated at an
expense of $500 per mouth.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
railroad company have in course OF
construction, in their shops, eighteen
new locomotives, of which six are four
ton, six passenger, and six pony en-
gines.
The new bridge of the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad, over the North
Branch Of the Chicago river, is com.
pleted, and trains are running over,
The bridge is a very substantial one,
with an iron superstructure, and has
a double track.
The Mankato & st. Cloud railroad
company have recently filed articles OF
Incorporation, with a capital stock of
1000, 900, TO build a road from Man
kato Mimi, due north to st. Cloud,
about 100 miles. The debt is limited
to 81, loco, 1000.
The fiscal year of the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific ended with March.
1t has been, on the whole, a very sue
cessful year. The annual report will
not be forthcoming for some time, rs
the latest facts must be collected and
digested for its conclusions.
The Bee Line Company last fall COM
menced replacing their old frogs with
steel-rail pivot-spring frogs, manufac.
tured from low carbon steel. They
have stood the test of a severe winter
admirably; but few have broken and
no accident has occurred where they
have been in use.
Twelve scalpers appeared before
Justice Kaufman, of Chicago, on
Saturday. Eight Of the herd were
held over without trial to the Criminal
Court in bonds of $500 each. Two
We're similarly bound over in the same
sum after conviction that they were
scalpers. Two others were released,
no witnesses appearing against them.
\ contract is reported to have been
entered into between certain French
capitalists and a prominent engineer of
Cincinnati for the purpose of construct
ing a narrow-gauge railroad from Jeru-
salem to Jaffa, in Palestine, a distance
of about forty miles. 1t Is expected
that the work will begin very soon, and
be pushed as rapidly as possible.
The Southwestern Railway ~associa-
ton has issued a new tariff of rates
from Missouri river points to East st.
Louis and other Mississippi points. in
order to equalize the through rates.
The rates to the above points on wheat
will be % cents, ION other grain II cents.
and or fourth-class 81 cents. The
local rates remain the same as therefore,
20 cents on wheat and 10 cents on
corn.
The condition of the steel rail inter-
est is described by an eastern manu-
facturer as one of ''chronic fullness.u
All the mills have as much business as
can be attended to, and buyers have
difficulty in placing their orders except
at higher figures. Good authorities
state that the total capacity of mills
will be inadequate 10 meet the demand
for 1879 Good prices for iron rails are
assured for the three months at least.
fhe value of speed indicators on freight
trains was recently e~xemplifed on one
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10

81 t., d.vls '- - Line. where
they are III Use. y If igut All ran
over an intoxicated man, killing him.
Before the verdict of the coroner's jury
was rendered the friends of the deceased
talked of suing the company for $1,000
damages. There were two 'smart
Alexis" ready to swear that the train
was running twenty-five miles per hour
when the accident happened. The
speed indicator showed that the train
was running but nine miles per hour,
which would give a sober man time to
get off the track, and thejury exonerat.
ed the company from al blame.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10

THE common council met last night
in Detroit, Mich, and passed a resolu-
ton requesting the legislature to amend
the charter of the city so as to allow
the city to issue bonds to the amount
of seven hundred and fifty thousand
dollars for the purchase Of Belle Isle
and the construction OF a bridge across
the American channel.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-10
sPECiAL NOTICES.


To all who are suffering from the errors and
lndiscretlOus OF youth. nei sous weakness,
eurly decay, loss IL manhood, DC, / viii SenC
a receipt thaL viii cure OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary In south America. send II
selfadIressed envelope 10 the Rev. joseph
r. ISMAS, station y. Bible House. New
T0fk. nNHDlEWty