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The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17
Senator Blaine's Brilliancy and
CooIneSs.



Mr.. Blaine, with those who know him. is
the most popular of men. The charm of his
manner is beyond expression, and nobody
comes within the circle of his presence that is
not overcome with his fascinations. With his
great brilliancy he has that exquisite show of
Difference to his companions, sort of appeal
to them to verify or deny his words, that he is
very taking. He is also good listener, and
he has familiar way of speaking ones name
and placing his hand on ones knee that is an
agreeable salve to ones vanity. There is no
acting in the heartiness of his manner. He is
an impulsive man, with a very warm heart,
kindly instincts and generous nature. He is
open frank and manly.
One element in his nature impresses itself
upon my mind in very emphatic manner,
and that is his coolness and self-possession at
the most exciting period happened to be in
his library in Washington when the balloting
was going ON in Cincinnati on that hot July
day in 1876. A telegraph instrument was on
his library table, and Mr.. Sherman, his private
secretary, deft operator, was manipulating
its key. Dispatches came from dozens of
friends giving the last votes, which only
lacked a few of the nomination, and every
body predicted the success of Mr.. Blaine on
the next ballot Only four persons besides
Mr.. Sherman were in the room. 1t was mo-
ment of great excitement.
The next vote was quietly licked over the
wire, and then the next announced the NOM
ination of Mr.. Hayes. Mr.. Blaine was the
= only cool person in the apartment. 1t was
such a reversal Of all anticipations and assur-
ances that self-possession was out of the aues-
ton, except with Mr.. Blaine. He had Just
left his bed after two days of Inconsistencies
from sunstroke, but he was as self-possessed as
the portraits upon the walls. He merely gave
a murmur of surprise, and before anybody had
recovered from the surprise he had written, in
his firm, fluent hand, three dispatches, now in
my possession-one to Mr.. Hayes, of congratu-
lation; one to the Maine delegates, thanking
them for their devotion, and another to Eu-
gene Hale and Mr.. Frye, asking them to go
personally to Columbus and present his good
will to Mr.. Hayes, with promises of hearty aid
in the campaign. The occasion affected him
no more than the news of a servant quitting
his employ would have done. Half an hour
afterward he was out with Secretary Fish in
an open carriage, receiving the cheers of the
thousands OF people who gathered about the
telegraph bulletins. Charming as Mr.. Blaine
is in ordinary social intercourse, it is in the
family circle that he is at his best. No man in
public life is more fortunate in his domestic
relations. He is the companion and confdant
of every one of his six children. He is of the
same age, and they fear him no more than
they fear one of their own number. Mrs.
Blaine is the model wife and mother, and
more is due to her strong judgment quick per-
ception and heroic courage than the world
will ever know.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

tives scattered all over the State, who sent
me in reports of the feeling CT the
people in the varions sections" These de-
tectives were paid with money taken from
the State Treasury, and for that money no
vouchers are filed. Garcelon also testified:
81 have the bills of the detectives
in my possession, but do not care to pro-
duce them, as do not think they are
matters of public concern" What right
had he to pay out the money of the public
for matters that were not of public concern?
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

Prince William, eldest son of the Crown
Prince of Germany, is soon to be betrothed to
Princess Auguste Victoria, the eldest daugh-
ter of the late Prince Frederick Charles of
Schleswig, not the Princess Caroline Mathilde,
daughter Of the Duke of Schleswig, as re-
ported.
Mayor Cooper of New York refuses to allow
the Salvation Army to preach and sing in the
streets, as the leader is not an ordained minis
ter.
Gladstone started on an electioneering tour
yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

THE Fusionists are now saying that the
wicked Republicans did all that tabulating,
and amending and forging of returns. That
is, they counted themselves out, practic:ng
upon the unsuspecting simplicity of the
Fusion Council. This is the best fable since
that of the Wolf and the Lamb, and the
moral OF it is that the Fusion papers are
given to lying.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

CAP'N CHASE, vouched for by the Boston
Post, is conveniently absent from the State
Apparently he is not eager to tell what he
knows about tabulatng. The Post says
Chase assures it he has no knowledge of any
improper manipulation of the returns. Let
him come back to Maine and give the in
vestigating committee the same assurance.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

The house of Frank Griswold at South Ny
ack, New York, was burned Monday night.
His daughter Ruth, three years old, was
burned to death.
A fire at Stratford, Ont, Monday night, de-
stroyed the dry goods stores of j. Williamson
& Co., j. Welch, ieweler, A. NJ. Nail s. Co.
and Miss Burn. Loss $4,000.
In riot at Saalimaka, Bulgaria. during the
elections the Greeks drew their knives and
wounded ten Bulgarians.
A despatch from the City of Mexico says
that General Grants return route will be via
Galveston, San Antonio and Leadville.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

THIS is what the Impenitent Mule said to
the citizens of Lewiston on the 29th of De-
cember last: 'If there has been any act of
my life of which 1 am proud, on which I
can face frowning world, that act is the
performance of my official duty in the tabu-
lating and counting of retllrns''
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

OF the four members of the House who
have pouted to the last and refused to take
their seats, two are from Cumberland county,
Messrs. Whitman of Harrison, and Knight of
Naples. If these two can't lick the boy,
they can make up faces at his sister.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

THAT spicy little paper, the Bath Inde-
pendent, edited by Mr.. Charles D. Clarke,
is trying the experiment of illustrations.
Mr.. Clarke has succeeded in making the
Independent q very ert4ining paper.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

THE Boston Post will have to make an
other apology for the second Jackson. If
it constitutes itself his champion it will
have its time pretty well taken up.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17
THEI PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH II.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pubica-
ton but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return preserve COM
munlcations that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate signed by Stanley Pullen,
Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel managers
Will confer favor upon US by demanding credentials
OF every person claiming to represent our journal
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

The Promoter and .Perfector of Assimi-
iatiOn.
The Eseformer and vitaIizer of the
Blood.
The Producer and Invigerator Of Nerve
and Mnscle.
The Builder and Supporter Of Brain
Power.
Fellows Compound Syrup is composed of
Ingredients identical with those who con-
stitute Healthy Blood, Muscle aed Nerve
and Brain Substance, whilst life itself is
directly dependent upon some of them.
By its union with the blood and it's effect
upon the muscles, reestablishing the one
and toning the other, it is capable of effect
ing the following results:
twill dispIace OF wash out tuberculous
matter, and thus cure Consumption.
By increasing Nervous and Muscular
Vigor, it will cure Dyspepsia, feeble or in
terrupted action of the Heart and Palpita-
tlCIl, w cdhucoS VI IuGcuCCb c6uSSu Wy SIlC1,
weary, overtax or irregular habits, Bron-
chitis, Acute or Chronic, Congestion Of the
Lungs, even in the most alarming stages.
1t cures Asthma, Loss of Voice, Neural
gia, st. Vitus Dance, Epileptic Fits, Whoop-
ing Cough, Nervousness, and is most WON
derful adjunct to other remedies in sustain
ing life during the process of Diptheria.
Do not be deceived by remedies bearing
similar name, no other preparation is a sub
stitute for this under any circumstances.
Look out for the name and address, j. 1.
FELLOWS, st. John, N. B., on the yellow
wrapper in watermark which is seen by
holding the paper before the light.
Price $1.50 per Bottle, six for $3.50.
Sold by all Druggists.
iy25 FM&W&w1y3l
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

EVEN the Maine Standard is ashamed of
Garcelon and refuses to publish the story he
told to the Legislative committee
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17
ANNUAL. MEETINGS.
PORTLAND TURNVEREIN.

TElHE Annual meeting of the Portland Turnverein.
Il for the choice of officers and the transaction
of the usual business, will be held at their Hall,
on Friday Evening, March 10th. at 8 o'clock
A full attendance is requested. Per order.
OSCAR r. WISH. Sec'y.
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The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17
For Sale.

DOOT AND SHOE FACTORY. com.
u pfete, all fitted up ready to run. Lasts,
Dies, Patterns and Modern Machinery
Room 90 100. One of the best localities
i'm Portland, n large paying business all
established, will be sold at great bargain.
Terms asy. 10 Horse Power Boiler and
Engine. Room heated by Stenm.
SYLVAN SHURTLEEF,
fe18d1m 13J Middle Street, Portla md, Me
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
10 the Board of HarbOr Commits
SiOnerS.

n
SiOnerS.
FEIHE Portland s. Rochester Railroad Company
Il need to widen their pile bridgeway between
Tukey's and the Grand Trunk bridges, a width of
from 20 to so feet for distance of 800 feet to
make room for a side track and enable them to
discharge ice into vessels at that point. The wide
ming we propose is to be all of pile work.
(Signed)
Portland g. Rochester Railroad by
GEO. P. WESCOTT, Receiver.
Portland, March 12, 1880.
PORTLAND, March IS, 1880.
1t is ordered that the above application be pub
lished one week in two of the daily papers printed
in Portland, together with this our order thereon,
and hearing be appointed for March 22d, at
o'clock p M, at or near the premises indicated in
the petition.
(Signed)
JACOB MCCLELLAN, Harbor
TIMOTHY B. TOLFORD, Commits
c. II. FARLEY, J soners
Portland, Feb. 6. 1880. mar15d6t
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

LETS have those vouchers. The word of
the Ex-Governor is not sufficient
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17
PROPOSALS.
NOTICE

NOTICE.
DROPOSALS in writing, will be received by the
IL undersigned at the Selectmen's office, until
Saturday March, 27th, 1880, for man and his
wife, to take charge of the Alms-H House, and Town
farm at Cape Elizabeth, for one year.
Cape Elizabeth, March 18th, 1880.
THOMAS B. HASKELL.l Overseers of
STEPHEN SCAMMON. the Poor
NATHANIEL DYER. Cape Elizabeth.
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The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every dey Sundays excepte1 by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
AT 100 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.
Thi;Ms: Eight Dollars Year. To mail subscrib
ers Seven Dollars Year, il paid in advance

THE MAINE STATE PRESS
spublished every THURSDAY MORNING at $3.50
year, if paid in advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch OF space, the
length of column, constitutes square
s1.50 per square, daily first week; % Gems .'er
week after three insertions or less 81 90; oontinu
nc every other day after first week. 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 75 cents;
one week, 81 90: 80 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third 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) 81 90 per square for first insertion
and 50 cents per square for each subsequent inser
ton.
Address ali communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.
The Portland daily press., 1880-03-17

tiOn of additional officers by appointment, the
expense it would entail upon the counties and
State, and the danger that always arises when
local officers are interfered with by officers ap-
pointed by another source. There has been
one experiment of that kind in this State, and
it has been tried in other States, and it never
resulted well for the cause of temperance.
And for these reasons am bound to say that
do not and cannot favor the bill.
l do not expect that anything that / or any
one can say will hinder the passage of the
measure. l can see what the sentiment is in
the other body and in this body. 1t woald be
an easy thing, speaking for myself, to remain
in my seat or to absent myself and not be pres
ent when the vote is taken; but find myself,
Mr.. Speaker, earnestly impressed with the
dangers that have inadequately stated to the
House. l truly and sincerely fear danger will
come to this great moral movement from ex-
cessive legislation. l know that all great NOR
al movements have been retarded more by ex-
treme measures and movements of their earn
est and honest adherentS than by anything
else. / know that the cause of human liberty
to-day is less far advanced than it would be
had there not been attempts to proceed too far.
l know that religion has been put back time
and time again by attempting to strain the
operation of the moral forces under religion
too far l don't believe, as great as the tenn
perance cause is in the State of Maine. that it
is exempt from these rules that apply to all
great moral movements And finding myself
possessed of this sentiment and this belief, and
finding myself fully possessed of them, have
felt that should stand better in my own tri-
bunal, although subject myself, am aware,
to blame and fault finding, to rise here and
state them, and give the reason for my action
and my vote. And that is all 1 expect to do
by what have said.
Mr.. Hutchinson Of Lewiston said that last
year there was temperance question before
the House, and the argument urged against
the passage of any temperance bill then was
that the poor farmer was the sufferer, and
when the poor farmers had entered their pro-
test, he believed there was one but ON the floor.
The gentleman from Monroe had made a
sweeping statement in regard to the doctors,
ministers and lawyers; but if the rest could
stand it he thought he could. No one in his
vicinity questioned his temperance principles,
nor the work which he had tried to do in his
feeble way. When he heard the passage of a
temperance law opposed by gentlemen who
were not and never expected to be farmers,
he regarded it as an excuse too fiimsy to be en-.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11
WIS NE PROMISED 1mMuNIrra
An Inquiry witch May Result in the Re-
lease Of N prtsoner.


While the jury were out in the case Of Andrew
Lewis indicted for false swearing in q pension
case yesterday Mr. o. d. Barrett called the attention
Of the court to the Of rhorton Davis similarly
indicted Mr. Barrett said that the former assistant
district attorney IL. II. Wells jr. in investigating
these pension cases, had sent the defendant before
the grand jury where he testified lie was told Rtthat
time that lie would not be prosecuted, but IL In
dicted he could give bail and II would be better 10
be held that way than be confined in Jail as Wit
ness. The counsel suid that 1t was new situation
10 him, aud he did not know whether he should
make motion to dismiss the case, or what was the
proper action for him 70 take. lie suggested that
the late assistant dtstrctatorney be sent for aud
inquiry be made Of HIM rs TO what course was pur-
sued In the matter
Assistant District Attorney Perry said that he
did not know what formerly had been the prac.
tice Of the dislrict-ctorneys Office, but he would
say that under the present regime no such practice
was INDUCED In.
His Honor said that under the present status OF
the case he could not take any steps as suggested.
He recolected n case when Justice Clifford was
holding court IN the state Of Massachusetts,. and a
person sent before the grand jury was subsequently
indicted for completely IN the same oitelse that ~
testified about When the matter was subsequently
Investigated 1t was held by one of the state Judges
That tue party should not be tried but what was
the final result he did not remember. lie would
like further inquiry made in the matter.
Mr.. H. II. Wells jr., said that Davis went before
the grand jury I'm the cases OF George Brown There
was no arrangement with him IN the District
attorneys Office about being used n Il witness, but
IL WIS generally understood among the officials OF
that office that Davis would not be prosecuted.
Mr.. Arthur Shepherd said that Davis had been
sent before the grand jury TO testify In the Ma.
honey case, and he cautioned the foreman of that
body not to question him about the Gunner ease.
MI. Barrett replied that his client had been eX.
amined In all three cases.
Davis said that he testified in the cases Of Miller
MahOncy aud Gunner.
Mr.. Perry asked for time to consult with the
District attorney IN regard to the question. 1t was
a serious one. lie would not prosecute man that
he sent before the grnndjuy, whether ANY prom Sc
had been made or not, and he would like to OBJ
tain the true facts IN this case.
The matter was then postponed until this morn
| ing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11
Il JIPELY RACE.
A Policeman aud an Alleged Mad DoG-h



Flying Leap.
There was very lively scene In the neighbor-
hood Of Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street
yesterday afternoon, illustrating the truth Of the
adagc that q policemans lot is not happy one
especially when dog days arc near A middle.sized
dog showed signs ofunusual activity, and darling
across the avenue in front Of the st. Mare hotel
the cry of mad dog" was at once raised. OF
course ut such juncture great things are expected
from an enterprsing policeman, Oftcer Dubois
approaching the situation, started aiter the dog,
on record followed. The Avenue is always crowded
at that hour but thousand people seemed to rise
at once from the ground to witness the chase, so
rapidly did the people assemble The dog struck
bee line across the Avenue and disappeared
IN the doorway leading into Association
hail. In few seconds II rcappcared at a
second-story window and leaped out upon the
corn!ce over the doorway. The policeman was
close behind him and the progress OF the two was
watched with brcnthcss interest The dog ran
along the cprnice over the adjoining store, then
enped upon the balcony over RiChs store two
doors beyond Association hall. The policeman
concluded not TO follow the dog being unaccas-
toned to LOFTY tumbiug so de,cendiug TO the street
bay, in the ordinary way. The dog when he saw
his puTSuCr again near him made n lying leap
from the balcony 10 the Sidewalk twelve or fifteen
leet below. and ran yelping across the Avenue;
sought refuge in the Metropolitan hotel, entering
the ladies' dolr0ud causing stampede In the par
Tors. Officer Du Bois having meanwhile Descended
from the balcony, cornercd the dog ia the hotel and
with which he had armed himself The inscnsiolC
brute was then dragged out into the street, where
the finishing blows were applied. The end of the
story is told I'm the records u the kilograms Gent by
the police department TO the health Office ycster-
day one Of which tersey says: Dead dog on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. near SIKH street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11

Sunday evening an audience numbering some 800
individuals assembled at the National Rechabltc
hall to enjoy the first of Sunday receptions lateyin-
augurutod by this industrious temperance organiz "a
zion. known as Excelsior tent, No, 1888 n, o. X, The
purpose IS 70 afford pleasant retreat for such per.
sons, young and old, a. wish TO spend a pleasant
Sunday evening. The programme on The present
OCCASION consisted Fluctuations music dnstrumen.
tai and vocal by Mrs. kinSlOY, Nj. hGnideer A.
addison the Misses Thomas, Corbeit and others.
IL ia the Intention OF the order TO make these en-.
tertainments both novel and instructive.
Yesterday afternoon the horses attached 10 Mrs.
Marburys carriage which was Standing in mont Of
her residence ON Bridge street suddenly became
frightened, and dashed down that thoroughiare at
a break.neck speed. Through good fortune the
animals escaped running into any Of the passing
wagons, and were at last captured near the WASH
ingion circle. No damage WN done except the
breaking o. the pole,
The canal conpany's dredging boats, consisting
Of steam dredge dorricks, mud boats, ETC., have
arrived In Georgetown, aud will be occupied fol-
several days 10 cleaning the canal near the juno
lion with Rock creek,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11

The lecture-room OF the congregational church
was filed last evening with ladies and their ser
wants on the occasion OF the hrst of series of
twelve lessons in practical cookery by Miss
Juliet Corson. number OF choice dishes were
prepared and submitted for inspection, during
tails necessary TO insure reproduction. Miss Cor
son gives evening lessons at $50 o'clock Mondays,
Wedne days aud Fridays and morning lessons at
10 o'clock Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Her lectures should be attended by all who are or
aspire TO be good housekeepers, the information
impaired Is OF untold value.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11
Copenhagen snuff.

Every consumer of snuiT knows the worth OF
genuine Copenhagen suu1. 1t is an article which
is quite 1t is excellent in quality. George
W. Cochran X Co., No Ills Pennsylvania avenue
agents for the famous Weyman Bros Copenhagen
SNUFF are prepared to furnish 1T in quantities
sufficient 10 ret the whole District sneczing. All
Judges Of snuif are requested to give 1t trial The
snuff IS packed in glass aud earthen jars, and the
packages range 10 size from one ounce to ten
pounds. The trade will be supplied By Messrs
Cochran * Co. at factory prices,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11
New Advertisements.

A fine bred marc for sale.
Testimonial 10 DR.. ~ Frank White.
Miss Juliet CoTson, lessons In cookery.
Special notice Of steamer George Leary.
For Rent-A furnished house IN lie Droit park,
G, @. G. Slmms Fourteenth street and New York
An Invitation to P. G. Cheeks to reply to r. G..
IngersOll.
Sing Ice, Chinese laundry, 7O7 Seventh street
northwest,
Houses for sale by W. ", Danenhower & Son,
l2l2 street northwest
Copenhagen SNUFF at George ". COchrane & Cos,
Ills Pennsylvania avenue,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11

The first OF the series OF exhibitions projected by
Captain Paul Boyton, the aquatic voyOger, will be
given this afternoon in the Potomac at the foot Of
Eighth street, beginning at o'clock. This exhi-
btion will be Ofintense interest, and will show the
perfection attained by Captain Buytou in the use
Of his famous lifc-suving suit after experimenting
for six years aud making voyages on the seas and
rivers Of both continents Gggregating 10000 miles
in extent. The exhibition will consist of swim
ming, sailing, sending dispatches, building raft,
cooking dinner reading, smoking, TIE destruction
Of a fuil.rigged model ship with torpedo, and
many other wonders.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-11

The board of managers of the National Fair asso-
citation at their meeting yesterday morning elected
Hon. J. A. Hubbell, OF Michigan, honorary vice
president to I'll the vacancy caused by the death
Of Hon. Zach. Chandler. II was decided to change
the hour Of the big the 10Th instant to " m
instead of $3.50 p. m. thus preventing conflict
with the Courtney Hnnlan boat-race which occurs
the same day Among the arrivals At the track
yesterday were nine of Ar George Lorillards flyers
and seven Of Hon. Oden Bowie's.