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The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
WASHINGTON.
Revision OF the Rules Of the National
EO11Gn

Revision OF the Rules of the National
House.
WASHINGTON, Oct 7.-Speaker Randall has
called q meeting of the committee on rules at
Washington, Nov. 10, for the purpose of agree
ing upon report for submission to the House,
providing for complete revision OF the rules
of that body.
The Consular Service.
The State Department is preparing new
code of regulations for the government OF the
United States consular service.
The President and Secretary Sherman
at Home to Vote.
President Hayes will not return till the mid
die of the month, remaining in Ohio to vote at
the coming election.
Secretary Sherman has left for Ohio, to re-
main till after election.
Secretary Schurz and the Indian
Troubles.
The story OF Tibbles (the eastern agitator in
regard to the Ponca Indians), that Spotted Tail
had accused Secretary SchurZ of numbering
great many Indians by sending them to the
Indian territory, ETC., is pronounced by the
Secretary as a pure fabrication without
shadow OF truth.
Notes.
A motion was made to-day to have Mrs. Oil
ver's appeal in the breach of promise suit dis
missed, but her counsel interfered and the
matter will probably be argued Monday
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
FOREIGN NEWS.

Important Convention with Germany.
LONDON Oct. THE Daily Telegraph IS
Vienna correspondent has trustworthy informa-
ton that Prince Bismarck while at Vienna
concluded q convention for uniting the Aus
trian and German armies for defensive pur-
poses.
Improvement in the Cotton and Iron
Trades.
The Times correspondent at Preston reports
that two mills, which have been closed some
time, have recommended, though the depres-
sion is still keenly felt. Throughout North
Lancashire spnners and manufacturers are
more hopeful than for months. Cotton is de-
creasing in price. There is a prospect of large
arrivals, and better selling margin for manu-
featured goods is expected In East Lanca-
shire the prospect is more hopeful. The Oper-
atives Association urges the general adoption
of short-time working.
During the last week the shi bments of pig
iron from Cleveland have been on a scale UNI
precedented, averaging $500 tons daily This
is caused by the demand for the United
States, 5000 tons having been shipped direct
from Middlesboro' to American ports, while
still larger quantities have been sent to Scot
land.
Cavalry to be Sent to Ireland.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 1.-The Post says: eve
hear with some concern that the cavalry now
stationed at Liverpool are under orders to be
ready to proceed to Ireland at any moment
within the present week ii it is thought de-
sirable they Should do so. 1t is scarcely posi-
BILE to avoid connecting this with apprehensions
prevalent as to the present condition of feeling
in some districts in Ireland, and it is not at all
improbable that this question as well as the
present critical position of foreign affairs may
have had something to do with the summon
ing of yesterdays Cabinet Council"
Foreign Notes.
Mail advices from Hong Kong report that it
is believed among the Chinese that some
catastrophe has happened within the walls of
the Imperial palace at Pekin. Some say the
Emperor and others that one Of the Empress
es is dead
A great fire has occurred in the French
concessions at Shanghai. 90l houses were
burned but no lives lost.
Reports of a crisis in the Spanish cabinet are
denied.
A Paris despatch says that at cabinet coun-
Gil Yesterday it was unanimously determined
to uphold the Ferry Educational Bill in the
Senate and also to energetically oppose the re-
opening of the plenary amnesty discussion In
the Chambers.
1t is reported China is actively preparing for
war with Japan.
A Berlin despatch says if the Russian army
is further increased it is considered the imme-
date increase of the German army will he
absolutely necessary.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
Trial Of a Clerical Muraerer.

New HAVEN, CT, Oct THE trial of Rev.
Herbert II. Hayden, for the murder of Mary
Stannard of Madison in this state, on Sept. 3,
1878, was begun today in the Superior Court in
this city before Chief Justice Packard and
Judge Sanford. The prisoner was in court
and looked well, having grown fleshy during
his confinement in the county jail. When lis
wife entered the court room she rushed to-
wards her husband and there was an Affections
ate greeting between them. There was great
crowd Of spectators present seeking admission
to the proceedings. The court was occupied
this afternoon in impanelling jury. 1t is ex-
pected that this will occupy the court all day
Tomorrow
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yseprsovn Caa,le Market.

WATERFOWL, Oct. beef Cattle-receipts Geo
head sales of choice at 25@7 so; extra ct 75 n8
Z 90; first quality 0006 so: second quality 8 90
as 80: third quality at O0G4 rs; Store Cattle,
Working Oxen " pair at S1000$160; Mich Cows
and Calves $206$35; Farrow Cows at S109S27;
yearlngs at S7aS15 two years old at S119S27;
three years old S20G$38; Western fat Swine live
4$8945sc y it.
Sheep and Lambs-receipts 529S head; market
little quicker at last weeks prices; sales in lots at
2 0Od2 rs each; extra 00a5 90; Spring Lambs
AG5c; Veal Calves 2ia@512.
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LONDON, Oct. 7--I.3o P M.--Consols at 98 1-16
for money and account.
LONDON Oct. 7-12.30 P. M.-American secu-
rities-Unted States bonds 5s, 1061.; new 412s at
1904; As, 105$S Eric 474a.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 7-12.3U P. M.-Cotton market
firm Mddlmg uplands at 61ad; Orleans Ii -l6d
sales 5000 bales for speculation aud export 1000;
receipts 71OO; American 1000.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 7-12.30 p. M.-Flour 10 Ga
Is; Winter Wheat at 10 6@10 II; Spring do, log
10 2; California average at Ioa10 10; club do 10
"a IL 4; Corn, at . 4a5s5; Peas at D. Provisions
&c.,-Porlt so; Bacon, at 81 6@32 q; Lard at "a 8;
Cheese 48. Tallow at 33 =, at London 37@37 O.
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,rts, " 12@13c
II. " 1llU12cl

Pecan, 1I0lZcI
FREIGHTS-Fair business doing for the West In
dies aud there is scarcity of tonnage for carrying
GRAIN CoastWise duh. We notice the following re-
cent charters: German Bark Diligentia Portland
to Cork for orders, grain Gs. Big Liberty Portland
TO Martinique, shocks and heads 25c. Schc Eva
May, Portland to Cardenas shocks and heads soc.
Schr Susan, Portland to Glen Cove 81. Schr Co
checo, Wiscassct to Norfolk, ice zoe. schrs Rein
deer and Montana Portland to Philadelphia, fish
18c u bbl; Schr S Mcclellan, Portland to Boston
d. t. Schr Minnie C. Taylor, Portland to Martinique
shocks and heads 25c. Schr Lena d. Storcr, hay
from eastern port to Savannah at so p ton. Bark
Esther, New York to Liverpool, oil As Sd. Bark
Grace Deering, New York to Java, cases oil at 45c
% case. Brig Gipsey Queen, Portland to Cardenas'
shocks and heads soc. Schr B. F. Lowell, Portland
TO Bermuda, general cargo, lump sum 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
Ret1In of Gen. Grant from the Yosemite,

SAN Francisco, Ocl. Cen. Grant and
party arrived at MERGED last evening. en- route
from the Yosemite. A reception was rendered
him by the citizens, and an address of well
come, followed by ball.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. Cen. Grant, after
visiting the public buildings, left for Belmont,
where he will be the guest of Senator Sharon
for two days. The General and party will
leave on the steamer for Portland, Oregon.
Thursday.
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Accidentally Poisoned at the Lords Sup

MAYFIELD, KY, Oct S.-The startling news
comes from Pennington, in this county, that
fifteen persons who participated in a meeting
of the Old Baptists' Association at that place
had been dangerous ly poisoned by the com
munion bread being accidentally mixed with
poison. Doctors were summoned, and the
church was at once converted into a hospital
The services were afterwards continued under
neighboring trees, and at last accounts the
poisoned people were doing well.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

THE SECRET KEY TO HEALTH.-The Science OF
Life or Self-Preseryation, 300 pages. Price, only
81. Contains fifty valuable prescriptions, either one
of which is worth more than ten times the price OF
the book Illustrated sample sent receipt of g
cents for postage. Address, DR.. W. II. Parker,
Bulfnch Street, Boston, Mass. jy16eod&w3m
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

I Gs4iI NNo--
Wilmingtor.1 e0G1 10
Virginia. IL 750f 81
Tennessee. / 80 al %
Castana, l9 To-. il gl2c
WaiiIuts. A" l2414e
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VICKERY s. LEIGHTON,
431 & 433 Congress st
nRY GOODS, silks, satins, Velvefs
- Cloaks Dress Goods, Fringes, Domestles &c,
TURNER BROS, Congress, cor Elm St
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The Maedalen Islands Fisheries.

HALIFAX, Oct. IA steamer has arrived
from the Magdaen Islands and reports that
the fishermen have been enabled to save a
large quantity of Goldfish which were in dam
ger of being lost on account of the dry wealth
er. There has been good fishing both at the
east and west end of the islands. Some fine
mackerel have been taken.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
rha Inferna1 Machine Exnlosion.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. robert \. Parrish,
Jr., in whose desk the internal machine ex-
ploled yesterday, surrendered himself to the
police this morning. He acknowledged that
he placed the deadly continuance there himself
to check petty thefts. He vas held without
bail Oh a charge Of felony.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
Gh;cago CadsIe Market.

CHICAGO. Oct. 7.-Hogs-Reeeipts 10000 head;
shipments $500 head; market wild and excited in
face of declining Provision market; mixed packing
at 3 3093 Co., light at 3 6o93 9oehoice heavy at
3 SOFAS So prices generally 5G]1Oc higher.
CattIe-Receipts $500 head shipments 5000 lead;
active demand shipping at o0G4 rs.
Sheep-Receipts 800 head; no shipments; market
over stocked.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
FELLOW FEVER.

Memphis Nearly Free from the Plague.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 7.-Only two cases were re-
ported to-day, both colored. No deaths since
noon II nurses were sent out by the Towards.
Doctors left tonight to investigate suspicious
case at Wythe depot, 20 miles east
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

In Westbrook, Oct 7, of diphtheria, Reginald En-,
erson son of Frances II. and Eunice Grant, ageu
years O months days.
In Freeport, Sept. TO- Martha A.. wife OF Joseph
A. Brewer, and daughter of Abner II. and Lucy W.
Wade aged "a years months.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
IHUI q UHNl
Troubles.
Advanced Wages for Coal Miners.

CuMBERLAND, Md, Oct. THE Central
Coal Company, one of the largest shippers, is
today giving tools to miners, who tomorrow
90 to work at so cents per ton, the price de-
handed by The strikers. All the other COM
panies soon start work at the same Inquire
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
Murphy Leads With Score OF 200 Miles.

New York, Oct. 7.-Tully COCO people were
in attendance at the walk at Madison Square
Garden last evening. Today the number was
somewhat less. Several of the contestants
have withdrawn during the day, r,,
Ec,eTsalI Cromwell, Dushane, Perkins and
Dillon have withdrawn from the walk leaving
% contestants.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Portland DniIy Wholesale Ezarkes.

Portland Ebnily Wholesale Ezarkes.
PORTLAND, Oct Z.
There is very firm feeling for Flour, and prices
are steadily tending upward, with light stock on
hand Grain is without decided change but firm at
the late advance. Eggs are rather scarce with a
slight advance; selling at 1902oc. Poultry is easier
at about 15c for Turkeys, 13916c for Chickens, and
10d13c for fowl.
The following are to-lay's quotations of Flour,
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
MEMORANDA

Sch Stephen Bennett, from Boston for Baltimore
before reported abandoned, has been picked up ana
flowed TO Delaware Breakwater by wreeklng tugs.
sch frank Bonney, of Rockland, from Bangor for
Duxbury. with lumber, went ashore on Browns
Island, Plymouth, 4th inst, and sprung aleaK. one
was assisted off by the of the Life station, ana
talsen 10 DnxburY with two feet water in hold.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

CHICAGO, Oct. 6.-The engineer on the Lake
Shore Railroad reports having seen when at
Millers Station, a large balloon sailing direct
ly towards Lake Michigan 1t is supposed to
have been that of Prof Wise.
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THE BUYERS GUIDE.
TRADE CIRCULAR.
RETAIL TRADE
OF PORTLAND, ME,
For the Fall of 1879.
TRADE CIRCULAR.
OF PORTLAND, ME,

The follow Trade Circular is respect
fully presented by the undersigned re-
tail Houses of Portland, with a view TO
show the extent and variety Of articles
handled, and the names Of those large
dealers who make this City the best
market and trade centre for the people
of Maine.
sg-Parties not prepared to visit Port
land, may order goods from the follow
ing classifcaticGs with perfect reliance
that their orders will be promptly at
tended to. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
Following was the score at 70 oc!ocK'

Nav YORK. Oct. 8. 9 a. m-Boyle, Costello,
Mclean and Behrman withdrew from the con-
test this evening. When Murphy completed
his 200th mile he was greeted with hearty APP
plause. He then retired for several hours
rest The colored man, Pierce, goes around
The track with his ewes partly closed and suff
ers much for the want of rest. Near II o'clock
he made a rush for the entrance tohis room
but his backel caught him by the arms and
flung him on the track. The poor fellow stag
gered along, and his efforts to keep his eyes
open we're fearful.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
MARIE HAGES.

In Greene Sept. 80, Nath1 Sleeper and Mrs Mar
In North whitefield Sept. II, Frank W. Palmer
Miss Rachel NJ. Bailey, both of Alma.
In Belfast, Sept. 81, VIM. A. Monroe and Miss
Annie Ii. Hall, both of Belfast.
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FSVAhLG9. a full lime OF @e0sonaSie
B. Goods always on hand. -
n II ,'HfS. ,ET 26i . Middle = 1
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A ,uatar q .noina Eaare i IN Vermont

ST. ALBANs, Oct. fine water in the res
eryJir mere is lo.tef tam ever before aAd
water famine is imminent unless great econ
ony is exercised or speedy rains occur.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
California Mining stocks.
Boston Petroleum., Naarke,

The market for Refined Oil il firm, with trars-
actions at-a7c D gallon in bulk, and Zoe in
cases Naptha is selling at o991ac p gallon. Crude
Oil at the wells soc y Dbl.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

Stove moulders at various foundrios in Louis
vile, KY, Monday, made demand for an adj
vance OF Is per cent and except at one Or two
places were idle yesterday.
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MARINE NEWS.



MOBILE, Oct.7 The Spanish brig Deligente,
210 tons burtheh, from Havana, was totally
wrecked while coming over the lower bar in
charge OF pilot. The captain and a sailor
were drowned. Nine other members of the
crew were saved.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
ct sid, sch Minstrel, Colby, Boston.
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

Ar at Matanzas 7th brig Ysdora Rionda, Chase,
Ar at Laguana Sept 10, brig Rabbon McCormic,
New York for Porto Cabello 10th.
CID at London 4th inst, barque II Husscy, OAR
rah United States.
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Messina.......
Paiermos.. 4 on00 Of
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DEPARTURES OF OCEAN STEAMERS

MINIATURE ALMANAC........ OCTOBER s.
Sun rises ..... ...G.0G High water. 80
sun sets 5.29 Moon rises lo.oo
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

TRY GOODS, silks, Shawls,
CHAMBERLIN & LITTLE, 227 Middle
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New Yark slocls ami Naoney Nznrlsc,.

NEW YORK. October 7-Eyening.- Money market
in active demand at Ger per cent. on call; prime
mercantile paper 5961s per cent Sterling Elk
change dull and weak at 461G481A for long and
4S284 (G4831A for short sight Governments firm.
State bonds are dull Railroad bonds active. The
stock market closed very active.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange aggregat-
ed 454, 900 shares.
me following are today's closing quotations OF
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

Grassland has withdrawn from the track,
leaving "a on the track. All who have with
drawn were in very bad condition
Blower Brown has withdrawn from the race
Curran second, 160.
=, L, -. 40 rl,-.o Of 10 n'clnck.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
METEOROLOGICAL.

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwENTY-F0UR
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, ID. C., I
October 8. l A. M. }
For New England.
clear or partly cloudy weather, winds mostly
warmer southerly stationary Or lower barom-
eter.
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The score at l o'clock stands
Capt Boyton Swimming in the Merrimac

BRISTOL, N. H., Oct. Paul Boyton ar
rived here at 420 this afternoon, having been
on the river since leaving Plymuth, sixteen
miles above. At o'clock this morning,
owing to the state of the water, he found it
very difficult to float in many places. At one
place he was obliged to walk about a mile; He
was forty minutes passing over Bristol Falls,
two miles in length. At 6 o'clock tomorrow
morning he intends to reach Concord, 30 miles
hall
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

WIsCASsET, Sept 30-Sld, schs Ivy Belle Loud,
Proyidence; Robt Woodruff, Lewis, Gloucester.
oct AR, schs War Eagle, Frisbee, Boston; Co
cheko. Seward, Portland; Annie l. Palmer, Lewis,
Boothbay.
Oct G-Sld. schs Cocheco, Seward, Norfolk; War
Eagle Frsbee, Boston.
Del sid sch Minstrel. Colby, Boston
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
EAREEGN pNRTN.

At Bombay Sept 5, ships Summer Mead Dixon
for Calcutta; Wandering Jew, Tapley Tor san iran
cisco. NE ,,
New York. ,.., -, c.a, d
Thurlow Tabbutt, New York. -, ,-
Ar at - 9TH inst, barque Priscilla, Humphreys
At Port au Prince Sept 20, sch P Wyman Dow,
far Niragoane to load for New Haven.
Sid I'm Greytown 14th inst, brig Smith, Trin
New York.
At Baracoa Sept 2S, sch NJ Marrett Dunton, for
New York days.
At Caibarien Sept II, brig Emma l. Hall, Perry
for New York. ldg.
Sid I'm sagua Sept 20, barque John Marsh, Farr
New York.
Ar at Jamaica Sept 18TH sch j Wyman, DOW
Boston. - ,,,,
Ar at st john NB, Attn inst sch Frances Ellen
Cousins. Lubec. 49,.
CID 4th, sch Sea Foam, Barton toeKiano'
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

BOSTON, Oct. THE Sugar market is firm at the
following quotations.
Fair to good refining . .,,...............67S@
Refined Standard Cuba.-. SIS
Powdered ........-............... =
Granulated, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S$4
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

CRACKER MANUFACTURERS
u Baker of Bread, Biscuit Cake and Pastry.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
MARINE n JEW =
PORT OF PORTLAND.

TUESDAY, october T.
Arrived.
Steamer City of Portland, Pike, st John NIB, VIA
Tastport for Boston. -,
SCH r G Willard, simonton, Philadelphia-eoal to
Jas FL Baker.
Sch (sulnare Bowden Boston, to load.
Sch 4 Hammond, Bickford, Boston,
Sch Fair Dealer, Hutchinson. Sullyan,-pavihS.
Sch Grampus. PetteDgill, Sullivan, with paving.
Sch Emelne, Roberts, Wiscasset-
Sch Harriet Kelley, Calais for Newburyport.
Sch Mary Ann Wallace, Calais for Beverly.
Sch Susan Frances Smith, Lamoine for Boston.
Sch Nauseag Bickford, Gouldsboro for Boston.
Sch d X Arey, Ryan, Bangor for Boston,
Sch Levant, Rich, Bangor for Salem.
Cleared.
Boroue Esther Benjamin, New York, to load Oil
for Liverpool-Chas Merrill.
Sch Reindeer, - Philadelphia-NO Cram.
Sch DIANA Orne Boston-Nath'l Blake.
Sch Mary Ellen, (Br) Clark, St Andrews, NIB
master. ,. 1910.
Sch Am Eagle Hail. Millbrdge-Nathl Blake.
Sch Jed FRYE Langley, Bangor-master
Sch Tiara, Chatto, Brooksville- Nathl Blake.
Sch Mariet Weber. Round Pond-N Blake.
Sch Lewis r French, Andrews. Damariscotta-
Nathl Blake.
Baroue Esther, which has been undergoing repairs
aft Long wharf is now nearly ready for sea ana Is
nearly GOOD as new She has been rebuilt from the
waferliHe up, new decked, newly melted, anu
STRENGTHENED throughout. She has been chartered
tn load Mt New York with oil for Liverpool.
Sch Nellie Chase has been extensively repaired at
Back Bay. She has been new ceiled and strength
ened and fitted with new mainmast, ana Is now III
first class condition.
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g.csap.s of Ianino Central IL. r..
Esaily Domestic Escceipes.

PORTLAND, Oct. Q.
For Portland, IS cars miscellaneous merchandise;
for connecting roads, 90 ears miscellaneous mer-
chandse
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SPORTING.
The O'Leary Belt Contest.

THE CONTESTANTS DECREASING IN
NUMBERS.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
THE DOMINION.
Raform Measuras Asked For

Reform NECESSITIES Asked For
ST. CATHARINEs, Ont. Oct. IA resolution
was passed by the city council tonight calling
upon the government to abolish tolls on the
Welland canal and to reduce the harbor dues
in Montreal.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
Bank Oficials Indicted.

MONTREAL, Oct. TRUE bills were return
ed today by the grand jury against Sir Fran
els Hincks, r. j. Reekie, John Grant, John
Rankin, Hugh Mickey and W w. Ogilvie,
directors and j. 3. Rennie. late manager Of
the Consolidated Bank, for making false state
ments of the pank's affairs. The judge de-
clined for the present to order their arrest.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
nc One and ALI.

Are you suffering from Cough, Cold Asthma,
Bronchitis, any of the various pulmonary troub-
'.UiiJor's PUre COd-Licer Ost and Lime" safe
and sure remedy. This is no quack preparation,
but is regularly prescribed by the medical faculty
Manufactured only by A. b. WmBoR, Chemist, Bos
-, Gold by all drl0Cists. OcliSneOdlM
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08

Worcesters 3, Providence ..
Troys 4, Albanys l.
Bostons y, Nationals 5.
The Fastest Trotting On Record.
It is rumored that John Murphy drove
Rarus a mile on Mr.. Robert Bonner's track,
near Tarrytown on Saturday. in 2.l1a; that
each of the first three-quarters were trotted in
80 seconds, and that the last quarter was trot-
ted in 32b seconds, after which Mr.. Alley Bon
ner drove Edwin Forrest a'mile in exactly the
same time. The two horses are to be driven as
team shortly.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
Seekers Afaar 9 Fortune

LONDON, Ont, Oct. Legal proceedings
have been instituted by the Edwards family
heirs and representatives from all points in
Canada for o great estate claimed by them in
New York valued at $9O0O0,O0O.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-08
Eost0s, Stock lsmfisat.

By wafer conveyance 900 bush Cornmeal to G
" True & Co.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-10-28
Meeting OF the Fire Brigade.

At the meeting of the Fire Brigade, Mon
day evening, it was voted to reconsider their
previous vote and to proceed to incorporat2.
The rules of the Salt Lake Fire Brigade were
adopted. The following persons were ap-
pointed trustees and directed to have articles
of incorporation drawn up: J. F.. Beck, H.
Jacobs, Henry McMurphey, S. Hauswirth, w.
I. Boardman, J. NJ. Stuart, j. NJ. Bowes, H.
Barnett and John Morris.
Messrs. Hauswirth, Stewart and Boardman
were appointed a special committee to solicit
subscriptions for the purchase of the steamer.
Over $500 were collected yesterday, and
to-day the amount needed can probably be
raised. We hope, Tomorrow. to be able to
publish the names OF the public spirited men
who are assisting this enterprise.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1879-10-28
Local News.
From Tuesdays Daily.]
Logic.

Dne of the most effective argument against
purchase Of a steam fire engine is this :
I engine will'do as No good without water.
Ter making this extremely original and
werful argument the logician looks wise
4 stalks away. Just so, and the next time
i sell a sack of -four refuse the money be-
pse you haven't a wallet. That would be
fectly consistent and would bring you Gus
ners. A fire engine and a good water sup
are the best insurance companies to invest
That tax is the least. While w are
eping over the matter and making stupid
against spending a small sum to
btect over a million dollars worth of prop
\ and three or four thousand human lives,
| more enterprising neighbors of Helena,
10 have had dearly-bought experience. a.e
totiating for the engine which has been
|tly given to the citizens of Butte. Which
In has the most public spirit? rtS a.aas