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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1881-11-17
Encients and the Moon.

Nor is it to be marveiled at, when
we consider that this planet was
the most brilliant and changeab lie,
as we'll as the nearest and appar-
entity largest celestial body that
presented itself to their nightly
view, and that IN the clear, exqui-
site ether of Arabian skies, and the
calm nights of India and Egypt, It
shone among the heavenly host
with a luster unknown to dwellers
in the crowded cities of northern
cline. But the children Of these
tropic lands did something more
than gaze, speculate and admire.
With supreme patience they reared
lofty towers and grand pyramids,
and invented instruments which
have led us step by step to the
transit instrument, the micrometer
and the telescope of to-day. q
college of astronomers was founded
by the priesterhood OF Egypt, the
worship of the moon growing out
Of their frequent use of her picture
or carved image in making their
meteorological announcements to
the people !; as, for instance, when
tho Nile was about to overflow,
| warming heralds were sent through
the streets bearing aloft the fanll-
lar symbols of the river goddess
and a giided figure Of the moon in
the phase it would present at the
date OF the expected rising. In the
course of time, the Significance was
forgotten, the symbol was worship
ped, and finally what it represented
deficd. The moon no longer ap-
peared to the unlettered populace
rs merely brilliant lamp suspend
ed from revolving dome, and
shining until cxtinguished by the
waters Of tho ocean, bul now was
looked upon with awe as region
of sublime mysteries. This vener-
alton of the moon gradually spread
with the population to all parts o.
the world. We have records o1
ancient CtilnGse COIei1lO1IalS, relics
found among Druidical remains il
Western Europe, accounts of as
Economical picture writings of :
religious character, and lunar cal
endars of gold, silver and stone
discovered in ancient temple-rnin'
in Mexico, Central and Sout!
America. Among the building
devoted TO lunar worship may b.
mentioned the wonderful temple q
Diana, at Ephesus, bnilt at th'
combined expense of the nations 0
Asia, and the magnificent mansion
of the moon, adjoining the Templ
: of the sun, III ancient Cuzco thi
building was in form a pyramida
] pavilion, with doors and inclosure
/ completely incrusted with glitter
/ ing silver. Within, on the south
l ern wall, was painting in white
f representing the moon as beauti-
2 full woman ; on either side, aloni
+. the eastern and western walls, o.
massive thrones of silver, wer
: seated the dead Queens of Peru
? embalmed and arrayed in rega
snlenGOr.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1881-11-17
From Frank /. iiarraISon Stale Ii
brarian.
ATLANTA, GA,
Ian. II. 1850.

7 IooU- ,
MessrS. HutchisOn Bros, have tested
your Neuralsine both on myself and on
others. ana haye found it to be all that is
claiu!ed--a specific for neuralgia and
headache. I recommend it to a suffering
public. Yours truly,
FRANK L. UARALSON.
Sold by all Druggists. tebi0-S-lY
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1881-11-17
FALLING LEAVES,
BY J. w BARKER.

When the leaves begin to fall
Round our hearthstone, one by one
Ripe with age, their labor done
Dear ones we have loved so long
Thrilling message, borne to all,
" Ie are moving with the throng.'
When the summer foliage iades,
And the year is gray and old,
Forms of beauty growing cold,
Fsith may triumph over all
There's a land death ne'er invades,
Where the leaves shall never fall.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1881-11-17

The president Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad has salary of 800, 200 per
year the president of the Baltimore
and Ohio $4,000 and be of the Erie
Railroad $40, 200.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1881-11-17

The man who was "rocked in the
cradle of the deep" must have slept
between sheets Of water.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1881-11-17

According to the census reports
the building ard repairing of fen
ces in 1879 cost the South S13,-
565, 749.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1881-11-17

The extravaga,.t wife is the in
ccme tax that cats a big hole in
many fortune,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
SAVED.
Trying Experienced of the Crew of the
Royal Oak.

Yesterday morning the schooner o. Robin
son sighted the schooner Royal Oak of Bangor
forty miles off Cape Elizabeth, water logged,
and took off the crew and brought them to
this port.
The Royal Oak was so tons burden and
new vessel, owned by the captain, David
Dawes of fremont, and was all the property
he possessed. She was lumber laden bound
from Bangor for Boston and had crew OF
three men, The captain reports that Wednes-
day morning it blew gale, and considerable
difficulty was experienced in managing the
schooner. After hard struggle the jihs were
blown entirely clear of the ropes and the Wlna
still increased in force. After the jibs were
gone it was difficult TO keep the schooner
on her course At length hurricane carried
off the maiisail and soon after the vessel be-
gan to leak. This occurred about % miles of
Boone Island. In spite of all the efforts OF the
crew, who were several times in danger OF
losing their lives, the schooner filled and set
tied to the waters edge, the lumber keeping
her up and saving the lives OF the crew.
Previous to this the vessel had lost her entire
decE-load. On the deck the captain and crew
remained during two days and two nights. In
the cabin were apples and cabbages but they
could not get at them, as the vessel was full OF
water They had nothing to eat but dry flour.
Occasionally an apple would float to the top
and Ethis would be eagerly devoured. The
wind was cold and biting and all nearly PERISH
ed from exposure. They became thoroughly
benumbed and some of them lost the use OF
their hands by reason of the freezing spray.
When rescued the crew-John Stearns, Perry
Davis and Arthur Dawes-only saved some OF
the clothes.'they wore and those were In bad
condition. The captain is trying to geta tug
to 90 and look for his vessel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
YORKTOWN CELEBRATION.
what Governor Plaisted Thinks About 1t.

Yesterday morning reporter Of the PRESS
had long conversation with Governor Plaist-
ed at the Falmouth Hotel, in regard to the
Yorktown Celebration, whittier the Governor
will soon proceed.
The Governor said he should have liked to
see Maine represented handsomely on
the occasion When he found that all the APP
preparation placed at his service was SooO' ne
wrote to the various members of his sta1f and
told them he could pay the transportation OF
those who desired to attend the celebration
with him, but they must pay for incidentals.
The result shows that he will be accompanied
by Adiutant General Beal, Inspector General
Lynch, Coils. Badger, Hawthorne, Folsom and
Strickland. Ex-Adjutant General Leavitt,
Gen. j. Marshall Brown and Col. A. M. Ben
son. will also accompany the party.
What Governor Plaisted said he should have
desired was battalion of MALTA, selected
from the two Maine regiments, as escort, and
Gen. Chamberlain and staff as well as his own
Legislature he said failed to make any appro-
priation for the expenses of such body, but
there was $4,000 unexpended from the militia
appropriations, and $4,000 of the contingent
fund of the Governor and Council, and this
$1,000 would have given Maine proper and
creditable appearance. This would have been
highly appreciated when it is remembered that
Gen. Lincoln, Maine man, whose descendants
now reside here, was the officer delegated to
receive Cornwallis's sword, and Gen. Knox,
Washinton's chief of artillery, Maine man
also.
Gov. Plaisted and staff will meet in
Washington, at Wizards Hotel, Saturday, the
18th inst. Secretary Blaine has courteously
offered transportation from Washington to
Yorktown, and placed tents at the disposal of
the governor and staff at that place.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
A FAMOUS Advertising House.

Mr. S. r. Niles for more than twenty years
has devoted himself with great ability and
success to the business of advertising in the
newspapers in all parts of the country Dur
ing this time he has not only built up large
and prosperous business, but has gathered to
himself hosts Of friends, who will wish him
continued success in his new location in the
substantial granite building, owned by Har-
ward College, 256 Washington street, over Lit
tie, Brown & Co., Boston. Mr.. Niles has man
aged his business with experience, skill, and lib
erality, and the advertisements of which he is
the agent are always clean. He enjoys the conf
dence of the newspaper press throughout the
country, and from the counting rooms OF hum
dreds of journals hopes will be heard for his
success in the new business home he has made
for himself
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
Pullman Conductors.

We understand that the statement published
q few days since that a hundred Pullman con-
ductors upon cur Eastern roads had been dis
charged was incorrect. Mr.. Brown, the Gen.
eral Superintendent of the company, states
that about twelve men in all have been dis
charged This. was done for dishonesty, and
they were entrapped by specials" on the
trains. The action Of the company, Mr.. Brown
says, is not uncommon, as it happens every
month, and is necessary. The conductors on
the Eastern division have better chances to
steal than those on the other divisions, as their
runs are longer These men were caught
easily, as it was in the height of inter-colonial
travel, and the conductors were careless. The
resignation of Mr.. Thomas Clarke, Superin-
tendent at Montreal, had no connection with
the discharge of the men. Mr.. Brown said
that Mr. Clarke was an old and trusted employe
of the Pullman company, and had resigned on
account of i'll health. Mr.. Brown also stated
that the Cincinnati papers story of the sub
stitution of Wagner for Pullman cars on the
Gould lines was lie out of whole cloth, and
that no angry interview had ever occurred be-
tween Pullman and Gould in the Pullman
office, nor anywhere else. The best of feeling
exists between the gentlemen, and no such
substitution was contemplated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
PAINTINGS at Bowdoin college.


The Brunswick Telegraph says that President
Chamberlain has recently received painting,
alleged to be veritable Titan, which is to go
into the art collection of the college, and with
that painting there is connected history not
necessary to relate. 1t has recently been
framed in antique bronze, very fitting sur
rounding. The following inscription on card
upon the back of the frame tells the whole
story:
Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness, See
Genesis, XXI 8: 90 Painted for the church
of Santa Maria Maggiore at Rome, by Titan
Tiziano Vicellio, during his sojourn in that
city 1543-1548. Presented to Bowdoin College,
October I'd, 1881 by Joseph 81. Warren, M. D.,
Boston, Mass, graduate of the Medical Depart
ment of Bowdoin College, class of 1868.
A full length portrait of John A. Andrew,
Bowdoin class of 1886, has been received from
some unknown donor, and stored for the
present in the north wing of the chapel
1t will of course occupy prominent place in
Memorial Hall and is not to be judged under
the unfavorable light in which it now is view
ed. 1t is a good likeness, though not the An
drew of college life, or the social companion in
Boston, of after years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
Personal.


Mr.. viii Stockbridge and Prof. W. Fl. Den
musical convention.
Wallace Ross will arrive in Portland the
first of next week and begin to train for his
race with Hanlan. 1t is reported that he will
challenge the winner of the London Sports
-ian's cup.
The late Hon. E. R. Nudge left $1,000 each
TO his sister, Mrs. Frances Haines, and neph-
ews, Messrs George and Charles Haines of
this city.
DIR. Hunt has reconsidered his determine
ton and decided to retain the SUPPLEMENTARY
OF the Maine General Hospital.
John Thompson of Gray, aged 81 years. is
smart and active, and was last week engaged
in digging potatoes. Deacon John Humphrey
is also very active for one of his years, being
over o. Last week he went out into the field
and drove stwo-horse moving machine four
times around a field Of second growth and then
walked to the house.
Miss Agnes Rounds, daughter of Prof. G. c.
Rounds Of Pennington, has been promoted to
be a teacher in the Normal School at WASH
ington, ID. G. Miss Rounds is a graduate of
the Normal School at Pennington, and is
young lady of rare talents and accomplish
ments. sShe went to Washington about one
year ago to teach in the lower grades, and her
early and unsought for promotion is great
compliment to her and the Pennington Nor
NAL School, from which she graduated.
Hon. Daniel G. Rollins of New York city,
United States District Attorney, who is one of
President Arthur's intimate friends, and who
was present at the Lexington avenue mansion
when the first oath of Office was taken, has
-aany'acquaintances in this State who are graf
ID at the large measure of success which has
attended him. Mr.. Rollins was born at Great
Falls, October is, 1912, and graduated at
Dartmouth College in 1860 After leaving
Hanover he read law two years at his native
place and was at the Harvard Law School one
year. He first engaged in practice at Portland
and subsequently removed to New York city,
where he was for time a clerk in the office OF
the United States District Attorney. He IS a
gentleman of superior intellectual Abilities
while his frank and courteous manners give
him great popularity. Hon. Edward Ashton Rol-
Inns, who graduated at Hanover in 1851, and
who is now president gof the Centennial Ma
tional Bank of Philadelphia, is brother OF
the above; also Hon. Franklin j. Rollins, Col
lector Of Internal Revenue, Of this city.
At the defamation of the junior class of
Colby University, which took place Wednes
day evening. the first prize was awarded to
G. W. Smith of Waterville and the second to
r. II. Baker of Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
MAINE GaneraI Hospital.

1t is well known fact that persons living
near an object of interest, are often the last to
visit it. For years the Maine General Hospi-
tai has met my eye as took my morning look
at the city, and at night have watched its
glimmering lights until lost in sleep. Wishing
for closer acquaintance I accepted the inyi-
tation of friend, one fine day, to visit it.
We were cordially received by the matron,
Mrs. Warren, who assembled with us in the ell
evator to the upper rooms. Ushering
us into a corner apartment she threw
open the blinds, revealing such
vision of beauty as will be cherished
while memory lasts. The height from which
we looked softened the varied landscape, the
marvellous loneliness of which made us for
get for time that we were in the abode OF
suffering humanty-on remembering which
we were most thankful for the wisdom shown
by the projectors in the selection of SO match
less spot. We next visited the
spacious bath rooms which were furnished
with all the needful appliances and spotlessly
clean; the kitchen and pleasant d1nlng-halls as
well, everything betokening the supervision of
watchful eye, keenly alive to the need of
pleasant surroundings for comfort and encour-
agement. We looked into the operating room
and swiftly came the recollection OF him who
lies sleeping under the pillows Of the Atlantic,
who but short time ago was in our midst, Of
ten lending his almost unerring skill towards
alternating the troubles of those who could
only repay him with fearful thanks, and one OF
whose last acts was to carefully shelter a
storm tossed bird that had taken refuge in the
rigging of the ship in which he was sailing.
We walked with reverent step through the
rows of white beds, wishing that in some way
we might minister to their occupants. A little
fellow, apparently not more than twelve years
of age drew us to his side with his pleasant
SMILE and said that few days before his hip
had been operated upon. The air in the wards
riyaled that out of doors for purity. We called
on lady patient who occupied very pleasant
| room and received us as easily as if she
| were in her own parlor at home. 1t was
| with deep thankfulness that we left the insti-
| tuition, for its location, its corps OF faithful
the right woman in the right place. Q.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08

Fine day yesterday. Mercury 4S0 at sunrise,
Go at noon, Gle at sunset; wind west, south
east and south.
The Dreadnaught sailed from this port after
mackerel the other night, was gone twenty
one hours and returned with 205 barrels.
The Smaller school house will be dedicated
Saturday, Oct. 18th.
Grimmer's theatre orchestra, on Wednesday
night, played an order of twenty-six dances at
Lombard's hall, South Windham.
The grand officers of the Odd Fellows went
TO Etna last night to institute the new lodge.
Mr.. NJ. n. Rich has an old map of the United
States, printed in 1920. The map is to be pre-
sented to the Maine Historical Society.
The ladies' temperance praying band will
hold gospel temperance meeting at the Mis-
sion this evening at u o'clock. All are invited.
Major Willett, an old gentleman in col
onel's uniform, and who belongs in Saco, was
gathered in by officer Pickett last night. The
Major is insane and he amused himself sing
ing psalm tunes at the station.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
Deering Land Company.

We understand Mr.. Edward G. Jordan is
drawing the plan for a very pretty bridge
which may be accepted by the Deering Land
Company and Portland & Rochester Railroad
Company The bridge is intended to be an
overhead bridge SO that parties purchasing
lots from the Deering Land Company can
drive in and out of town without crossing the
Rochester tracks at grade Such bridge
would seem to be an imperative necessity to
purchasers of lots, while, at the same time, it
would be good thing for the road. The cost
o. such bridge would be from $500 to 800.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
Accidents.

A little girl named Bracket, fell down a
flight of stairs, Wednesday, while running 10
get some fruit which had fallen from tree In
the garden, and struck on her head, injuring
the back of the neck SO badly itilis feared her
spine is injured.
William Blanchard of Cumberland Center,
white cutting corn in corn-cutter for silo
caught three fingers of the left hand in a cog
and cut them off.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, OCT. s.



liay be obtained at the Periodical Depots Of NJ g
Fcssen6en, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong. Cox, Wentworth, Hodsdon, A. L. Cleveland
Middle St, Welaader, Boston q Maine Depot, anc
Chisholm Bros, q al trains that run out OF thu
city.
auburn. willard Small Co.
Augusta. r. Pierce.
Bangor, j. H. Babb q Co.
Bath, Of J. o. Shaw.
Riddetcrd, X. NJ. Burnham.
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Brioeton. Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, B. G. Dennison.
Cumsfrland Mills, +. A. Verrin.
Dsnariscot9a L. w. Dunbar
Freep0Ft, W. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, X. @. Harmon and Shirley q Lewie,
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, j. Irish
HaIloyell O. L. Spaulding.
LswAton, Chandler 4 Estes.
Lisbon, @. Z. Judkins.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, f. A. Mllett.
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond, G. 4. Beale.
R0ckland, D. @. Andrews.
Sahaffus e. II. johnson.
Saccaxappa, at the Post Office.
Saco, Of L. Hodsdon and H. b. Keadrick.
Thomaston, s. Delano.
Yinalhaven, b. Lane.
Wald0bore, g. Bliss.
Waterville, j. Nj. Wall.
Wlscasset, Gibbs & Rundlee,
Woodford's Corner, H. Moody.
Yarmouth, O. K. Coombs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
nos.,nn tha Eire Department.

At about IL o'clock last night an alarm was
rung in from box % corner OF Market and
Commercial streets. The alarm was struck to
enable the committee on fire department to
test the promptness of the department Soon
a'ter a second a arm was sentin which called
out the reserve engines. Whether the test
resulted satisfactorily to the committee we
know not. 1t is perhaps superfiuous to say
that large crowd gathered and that 1t was
not altogether good natured when the purpose
of the alarms was known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08

The following order has been issued OIL
cially.
1881. 1883.
GENERAL ORDER No, 4. GRAND ENoAMPMENr
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
OFFICE OF THE GRAND MASTER,
Boston. Sept. TO- A. d. 1881, A. o. 1881
To all Knights Templar aoithin the United States
of america:
James A. Garfield. President of the United States
is dead Struck by the assassins hand, on the
second day of July last he languished until Septemi
Der 10Th inst, when death relieved him from nus
sutferings. Architect of his own fortunes, ne was
elevated to the chief place in the Republic by the
surages of his fellow citizens. 1t was at tne same
time, the public approval and the reward OF NE
of labor in the public service.
He served his country we'll and the whole coun-
try laments his death. Never in the history OF the
world had any man before so widespread and SIN
cere sympathy. He well deserved 1t. He was
knight Templar. He knocked at the door OF Free
and was admitted to the chivalric Order of the Tenn
ple 1t is fit that his fifty thousand fellow Sir
knights in the United States should give expression
to their own bereavement, of their sympathy WIN
their brothers. family of their detestaton OF the I'M
American crime which took him off, and OF the
nations loss
1t is therefore ordered That this order be read in
every Grand Commandery within the United Suates,
at the next Conclave after the reception thereoi,
and also in every Subordinate Commandery hosoing
Immediately under the Grand Encampment OF th9
United States, and that the Asylum banners ana
swords of each said Grand and Subordinate Com
mandery be draped in mourning for the perloa oi
forty days thereafter.
1t is also ordered, that the several Grand Com1an-
ders issue like order to each of the several SuDor-
diuate Communicates holding under the Grand
Commandery over which he presdes, that every
organized bedy of knights Templar within our Jur-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
singing school.

Mr.. W. L. Fitch will open a school in the
Mercantile Hall, Harrington Block, for the
benefit of all who wish for thorough instruc-
ton in vocal music and reading at sight He
proposes to make this the best school he has
ever taught in the city. An excellent oppor-
tunity now offers for all who wish to make
themselves proficient in the department of
music which Mr. Fitch has make a. speciality
for so many years. Particulars will be given
next week in the advertisement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
Life of Garfield.

The Presidents eventful life is closed for
ever and all thoughtful and intelligent people
want its true history painted in true colors
from beginning to end; such is the work
promised by Geo. Stinson & Co., 121 Middle
street, this city, and we would advise all out OF
employment or having spare time to call with
out delay at their Office for an outfit, private
terms to agents, etc. Read their advertise
ment in another column.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-10-08
patition Grantad

On petition of Washington Soule of Freeport,
for increase of damage by reason of location OF
town way, the County Commissioners met
Sept. 18th, and, by agreement of the parties,
heard the case as referees, and yesterday made
their decision to the effect that the town shall
pay 800, the original award Of the selectmen,
and each party pay one-half costs.