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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-02-03
STANDARD TIME


Scientific men of late years have
devoted considerable attention to the
subject of standard time for the
worlds system that can be used
with equal facility throughout any
continent. One OF the most pIausibly
ingenious plans we have yet seen
looking to this end was introduced
at the recent session of the National
Society OF Civil Engineers. held III
New York. The suggestion is to have
this universal standard based on the
unit measure OF time, TO be denoted
by the diurnal revolution of the
| E-'-r''"S 3IIv IrfI =
| hS''i' u " ,..1'eA''i.liAn Ia h.. so,o,.o,l
ridian and the time zero are
to be established through the Pa
cific ocean. The unit measure will
be divided INTO twenty-four equal
parts, these to be defined by standard
time meridIans established around the
globe, fifteen degrees of longitude, or
one hour distant from each other.
The standard time meridians are to
br denoted by the letters of the Eng
lish alphabet, which, emitting j and
V, are twenty-four in number,
the zero meridian TO be Iettered Z,
the remaining meridans to be let
tered III order from east to west. !
The adoption of this system in the
United States and Canada would, ex-
elusive of Newfoundland and Alaska, |
have the effect of reducing the |
standards of time to four. These four
standards would represent the merid-
ians, r. S. I. and Z. Under this
plan the noon letter IN every instance
would agree with the letter by which
the standard meridian of the locality
would be known. Advancing
westwardly, loca! time would
become one hour slower
from meridian to meridian,
as indicated by the numerals which
denote the forenoon hours, while the
afternoon letters would everywhere
be in perfect agreement. The time OF
New York would be regulated by
standard r, Chicago by standard S,
Denver by standard 7, aud San Fran
:isco by standard U, each standard
by steps at one hour. Yet,
1t any given hour in the afternoon ,
ay at Wit would be W O'Clock at !
he same moment i'll absolute time all
,ver the world.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-02-03

LEM CHAMBERS,
Austin avenue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
OUR FORESTS.
A National Convention to Discuss
Forestry.

A National Convention to Discuss
Forestry.
CINCINNATI, o., Jan. A large meeting
wa held at the Gibson House in this city to
perfect arrangements for the holding of
national convention in the interest of forestry
A permanent organization was effected, and
the chairman, Hon. John Simpkinson, instruc-
ted to appoint committees on time of holding
the convention, order of business, the securing
of the Springer Music Hall as a place of meet
ing, on correspondence, and on printing. The
movement has now good start. What is pro-
posed is the holding of forestry convention,
to which the general government, each state
government, the scientific societies and schools
of scientific learning shall send delegates. 1t
is probable that railroad and TRANSPORTATION
companies, some OF the largest manufacturing
concerns, and the State agricultural societies
will also be invited to send representatives. 1t
is urged that the country has suffered great
injury from the destruction of the forests, and
that the injury will very soon grow to alarm
enconFg9 the hdfss IS Is zone 70
their wasteful destruction. A prominent Iail
way engineer, who was present at the meeting,
stated that when the road upon which he is
engaged was built, 25 years ago, the culverts
were amply large, but that latterly the amount
of water which runs off has so increased in
amount that the culverts along the entire line
have become inadequate and will have to be
enlarged. Th was urged as strong indica-
ton that the earth does not absorb as much
water as before the forests were cut off, but is
becoming dry and hard and proportionately
unproductive. Gov. Foster, in his an
nual message delivered yesterday, refers
to the importance of a united effort
to save the forests, and what he said
gave added impulse to the proceedings of to-
day. A resolution is now before the Council
which will authorize the city officers to take
steps in the matter of providing accommoda-
tions and entertainment for the delegates to
the convention. The chairman will ann ounce
the committee at the next meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
THE MoRAvIAN.
Latest Reports from the Wrecked
Steamer.
NO VISIBLE SIGNS THAT SHE IS
BREAKING UP.
Various Kinds of Vessels Engaged in
Saving the Cargo.

HALIFAX, Jan. 1.-The government steamer
Newfield arrived today from the scene OF the
Morayian disaster and reports that at the time
of leaving (6p n.y. yesterday, the wreck to
all appearances was all right She was stand
ing upright, her masts, rigging and everything
standing, and has not changed her position any
since going ashore. The tide flows in and out
of her to her deck. Capt. Archer, with his
officers and crew, are still working at the
wreck doing all they can to save the cargo, but
have given up all hope of ever getting the YES
sci off.
Steamer Edna R. Stuart, tug from Var
mouth and a number of schooner and ships
boats are there conveying the cargo from the
wreck to the island. The captain and crew are
living in fishermen's huts on the island, which
is entirely barren, but have got stoves from
Yarmouth The storm of Monday did no dam
age whatever to the wreck. Steamer New
foundland was there when the Newfeld left
but was unable to get at all close to the wreck
on account of the heavy sea.
The Newfield brought up the stewards and
fremen of the Moravian with their effects, ana 31
the Newfoundland will prohahi---'--,o
.no -Io aouU Is at Yarmouth receiv-
ing whatever part of the cargo is picked
up and salvage will be paid to fishermen fo'
whatever they pick up. There are large guam
titles of cheese, ham, butter. bacon, &C., float
ing around about the wreck and vicinity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
WALL STREET.
Western Railroad Consolidation-The
Trunk Line War-Other Matters.

Western Railroad Consolidation-The
Trunk Line War-Other Matters.
NEW YORK, Jan. Avail street reports
state that it is believed that the Malone party
will include Virginia prepared bonds in the
settlement of the Virginia State debt.
Bankers believe that the offerings to the
Government to-day will be nearly So, 0O0,0
Good bonds were in demand yesterday.
The latest novelty in rumors is that Cleve-
land, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis
stock and Lake Shore will be consolidated,
share for share.
Lake Shore loaned yesterday at to 6 per
cent, Michigan Central at per cent and the
general list shade under the money rate.
The manipulations of money yesterday is
considered evidence of the truth of the report
ed combination formed to lock up money.
London sold Erie. Lake Shore and New
was received after the close of the board, but
there is probability thst it may be counter
manded to-day.
Hannibal & ST. Joseph has given notice that
it will apply for an injunction on January 10Th
to restrain the Missouri State officials from
selling the road on account of non-payment OF
interest
Cornelius Vanderbilt said yesterday that the
railroad situation was unchanged
The report that President Roberts will retire
from the Pennsylvania Railroad presidency is
officially denied
All trunk lines are making time contracts at
very low rates.
1t is believed that great deal of long stock
was sold yesterday to close out weak accounts.
1t was generally thought up from last night
that the market would rally to-day, but there
is wide difference of opinion as TO. the amount
of rally.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
NEW YORK.
The Albany Deadlock.

ALBANY, Jan. 4.
The caucus of Democratic Assemblymen last
evening simply completed the nominations for
sergeant-at-arms and other minor offices of the
Assembly. This in no way changed the nature
Of the contest except to add to the number of
anti-Tammany nominees. The Tammany
members of the Assembly show no signs of
weakening, and 1t is not likely that they will.
Therefore, the outlook for q deadlock is more
evident than ever. In the meantime many of
the Republicans are of the opinion that if the
deadlock lasts few days, and the indications
point to long siege, they will be justified in
helping one side or the other OF the Democrats
to organize both houses and proceed to bus
mess The week may end with such deal,
but is hardly probable.
Another Crank in Custody.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Wm r. Hanlan was
yesterday committed to the care of the COM
missioners of charities and correction. He as
serted that Jesus Christ sent him to destroy
the capitol at Washington and then to demol
ish New York politicians.
Small Pox Scare Behind the Scenes.
Nearly one-half of the actors and actresses
of this city have been vaccinated at police
headquarters. The cause of the scare was
rumor that Samuel W. Percy, leading man of
Booths troupe, had died of small pox in Bos-
ton, and on Saturday night three travelling
troupes, the members of which hac associated
with Percy, arrived in this city from Boston.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Called Upon
to Explain.
The board of education of Brooklyn have au-
thorized committee to wait upon Rev. Mr..
Beecher to obtain from him the facts, If any,
upon which he based his remarks in recent
sermon, to the effect that school teachers in
that city obtain their positions only by prosti-
tuition and political chicanery.
zeta Psi Convention,
SYRACUSE, Jan. 4.-The thirty-fifth annual
convention of Zeta Psi, college secret fra
ternity, convened here this morning. Ex-
Cows. Conner and Dingley of Maine are
gmong the prominent members present About
100 non delegates are present, a majority of
whom are alumni members.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05

can people, and was divinely inspired, but
such conviction even if it really existed, could
not afford any excuse when the party knew
what he was doing and that 1t was contrary to
law. No mere delusion or error of judgment,
not even a fixed belief that what is pro-
hibited by the law is commended or approved
by Divine authority (Guiteau-God's law is
higher than mans law can exempt the &C
cused from responsibility for breaking the law.
To have such an effect the commission of the
act charged must have been the result OF an
insane delusion which was the product OF
disease and of such force as to deprive the &C
cused of the degree of reason necessary to dis
tinguish between right and wrong in respect OF
the act, so that at the time of committing the
act he either did not know what he was doing
or if he did that the act was wrong or contrary
to the law of the land,
At the suggestion of Mr.. Scoyille court was
then adjourned until Saturday morning.
Some Of the Expenses of the Trial
The official reports of the Guiteau trial, in
Guiding to-day's proceedings. make 1775 print
ed pages, and with the arguments the full re-
port Of the trial will make volume of above
1000 pages. The cost to the Government for
this item alone will be about $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
MINOR TELEGRAMs,

The arrested Brooklyn aldermen will appear
in court next Monday.
The last of the French delegates to York
town sailed from New York to Havre yester-
day. a5
The Holbrook tobacco works and market at
Louisville, KY, were partially burned yester-
day. Loss heavy.
The western iron association yesterday re-
affirmed the present card rate OF $500.
Samuel Percy, Of Booths theatrical COM
pany, sick with small pox In Boston, last night
was reported improving.
Cincinnati shoe manufacturers are troubled
BY a strike of lasters who do piece work
Though not numerous their striking necessi-
tates the stopping Of many other workmen.
A Boston despatch says it is now well under
stood that Judge Marcus Morton has been ten
dered and has accepted the appointment OF the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court OF Massa-
chusetts.
The will of Paran Stevens Of New York has
ing some objections by the widow and allowing
others. Some s., 600 600 are involved.
The New York Senate adjourned until to-
morrow after adopting o resolution for per-
fecting the lunacy laws. The Assembly took
a recess until 4 p. m.
An anti-prohibition orb with large mem
bers has been organized at Burlington, La.
Inc liquor quootiou prouAiSoe ~ Docvu0 a. 80
portant factor in Iowa politics the present
year.
Rev. v. R. Hotchkiss, a prominent Baptist
clergyman of Buffalo, N. Y, died yesterday
He was q linguist of note. He also had held
pastorates at Fall River. Mass.
Horace Hammell of Camden, Pa, was ar
rested yesterday on warrant charging him
with connection with his doings as secretary
of the Newton township building and loan as
ISOLATION. There are four distinct charges
against him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
FROM MAINE TO GEORGIA.
MIR. Blaine's Letter Read at the Atlanta
Exposition.

MIR. Blaine's Letter Read at the Atlanta
Exposition.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The following from
Ex-Secretary Blaine was read at the close of
the Atlanta Exposition on Saturday:
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Dec. 49, 1881.
The Hon. FL. l. Kin,baH, atlanta:
Dear Sir--It is a source of sincere regret
with me that am not able to visit your Cotton
Exposition in response to the very cordial in
vitation with which / have been honored. The
pressure of public and private engagements
has rendered it impossible. congratulate the
people of Georgia and of the whole country
upon the great success that has attended the
enterprise. It is evidence of reconstruction
of material prosperity throughout the South
that is gratifying to every patriotic man. Good
government is essential to prosperity among
the people; and in truth, prosperity among
the people is the safest guarantee of good gov
eminent. Discomfort will always breed diser-
der. Contentment upholds the reign Of law.
For forty years preceding the late war the
Northern and Southern people were continual
ly growing apart. with different aims and diff
ferent interests, cherishing different hopes and
looking to different destinies. In the last few
years they have been coming together, and it is
safe to say that at no time since the slavery
agitation of 1920 have they been as closely
united and as cordially related as to-day. We
have stronger, broader, deeper patriotism
and loftier and worthier pride in the citizen
ship of the great Republic. We have one
country, and it is our country. From Maine
Union, as it did the extremes of antagonism.
Maine and Georgia can now interchange visits
in single week, and-let there be no strife be-
tween us, "for we be brethren "
Sincerely yours,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
THURSDAY MORNING, JAN. 5.

only one vote This result has aroused great
deal of indignation among the people, which is
not confined 10 the ultra temperance men
and women, but il shared by all right-thinking
persons of all classes who recognize the fact
that it is the right of the people to decide TINS
matter for themselves and to say authoritative
ly whether they will or will not have grog
shops forced upon them. They say 1t is an ar
bitrary and despotic use of power for the Legis-
lature to declare, as it did by that vote, that
the people shall not have an opportunity to ex-
press their will uron the subject; that they
shall have the grog shops whatever their wish
es may be. They say he must be shallow
Democrat or Republican who takes the ground
that the people shall not be allowed to decide
for themselves question which touches ana
affects their interests in every department OF
life as no other does or can.
The Detroit Tribune is the most influential
Republican paper in Michigan, and has now
Withdrawn its opposition to this project OF
constitutional amendment, and in the future
will support it. 1t recognizes the right OF the
people to determine the matter for themselves.
III thew should decide in favor Of grog shops
that is their undoubted right; if against them
there is no appeal from their determination;
The Tribune must see, what is SO clear to all
unpreiudiced observers, that the grog shops are
rife-pits to kill off Republican voters, as they
do most effectuaIly. No Republican can long
survive their fire If he exposes himself TO IL.
Their wounds may cause lingering death 70
him but death is sure at last, when the name
is stricken off the Republican voting list,
NEAL Dow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
European Markets.

By Telegraph.)
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 4-12.30P Motion market
easier; Uplands at 69sd Orleans ga d; sales 5000
Misrepresentation and export 1000; futures quiet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
WASHINGTON.
Precautions Against small Pox.

precautions Against omau FOX.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Dr. James A. Csbell,
president, and DIR. Thomas j. Turner, secre-
tary of the National Board of Health, and DR..
p. III. Baithace of the United States marine
hospital had a short conference with the Presi-
dent to-day in reference to the best methods
to be employed in guarding against epidemic
from small pox, which contagion has shown
itself in different parts of the country. They
presented an address urging some action by
the President and Congress if necessary to en-
force the recommendation Of the National
Health Congress touching that subject. The
main recommendations were that all lmm1-
grants not recently vaccinated be compelled to
undergo that process and that quarantine reg
ulations be strictly enforced. The President
said he would consider the matter and proba-
will make it the subject of a special message
to Congress.
The Redemption of Bonds.
At the close of business yesterday there had
been redeemed at the Treasury department
SIT, 704, 200 of United States bonds embraced
in the 105th call which matured on Dec "a:
50, 295, 800 of the continued per cent. bonds
embraced in this call thus remaining outstand-
ing. Up 10 noon to-day the amount of bonds
received for redemption including those pur-
chased by the Assistant Treasurer in New
York under the last order of Secretary Folger,
authorizing the acceptance of $4,000. 600 week.
ly without rebate of interest, aggregates 81,
624 500, leaving $12, 375, 500 of the 106th call
still outstanding. All of the bonds embraced
in this call have been made payable upon pres
entation by circulars issued from time to time
by Secretary Folger. The fact that but So, 800
of the bonds were offered for redemption on
Wednesday led the Treasury officers to expect
large offerings this week. Those expectations
have not been realized, however, as none of
the bonds were offered for sale in New York
to-day; hence, the $12, 100000 of continued 6s
embraced in the 106th call are still outstanding.
The call does not mature until the 18th inst.
and the interest does not cease until that date.
There appears to be no doubt in financial cir
Giles here that the Government bonds are being
retained by holders for the purpose OF evading
the personal tax which affects other securities.
Removals from the Treasury Department
There will not be as many changes of en-
ploves in the Treasury department as had been
predicted in various quarters There will not
be over twenty discharges in all and they will
be made as slowly and gradually as possible.
Notes.
Z The President to-day signed the commissions
of 7. o. Howe to be Postmaster General and OF
Judge Gray to be Justice of the United States
Supreme Court.
1t is rumored that Frank Howe, son of the
new Postmaster General, will succeed j. Il.
Van Wormer as chief clerk of the Post Office
department.
Postmaster General James returned yester-
day afternoon and was introduced to MIR.
Howe. He babe the employees of the depart
ment farewell personally. Mr.. Howe will
probably take the oath of office to-day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
METEOROLOGICAL.


IsrgcA11oHs FOB TsH NEXT TwRNTy-So0B
HOURS.
Wac OEP'T, OFFICE GRIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington. u. g..
Jan. 5. AM
For New England,
increasing cloudiness and snow, winds shifting
to north and east, falling barometer and slow
ly rising temperature.
ESPECIAL BULLETIN.
The storm which was central in Indian Ter
ritory on the morning of the Sd inst. has moved
slowly to the northeastward and is now central
near louisville SnaW .hss ~ tue
die States, the lake region and the northwest.
Clear weather continues in New England.
The temperature has fallen from 8 to 10 de-
erees in New England, the Middle States and
the lower lake regions, and risen slightly in the
Southern States In New England northwest
winds continue.
The indications are that the storm which is
now central near Louisville will move slowly
TO the northeast over the Middle States and
New England. The indications for New Eng
land are that cloudy weather and snow will
prevail during Thursday and Friday, with ris-
ing temperature. Indications for the Middle
States are that snow will prevail during
Thursday, followed by rain in the southern
portions during the night and slightly warmer
partly cloudy weather Friday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05

BosroN, Jan. 4-LReported for the PTessl.-The
following Is list of prices quoted this afternoon:
Ohio and Pennsylvania
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-01-05
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
A Cheering Report from Postmaster
General James.

A Cheering Report from Postmaster
General James.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The gross reduction
in the cost of the Star and Steamboat service
from March LIST to December 81, 1881, amount
ed to 2047422, while the increase during that
period amounted to $60S, 259; leaving net
reduction of SAL. ,63. Postmaster General
James is gratfied with the outlook for next
year in the Post Office Department.. The
receipts for the quarter ending Sept. 30. 1880,
were SIS, 351 ,5S7.76; expenditures, S9,737 .554.-
%; excess of expenditures for the quarter, ST.
3S5, 96647. Receipts for the corresponding
quarter this year are $9,490, 706.95, and expen-
ditures, S9,687, 10967, making the excess OF ex-
penditures only $196, 402.72. From this show
ing the Postmaster General expresses the
opinion that the department will certainly be
selfsustaining for the next quarter OF the pre-
sent fiscal year and perhaps for the entire en-
suing year.
The annual report of Third Assistant Post
master General Hazen shows tn, t of the $685.
430 appropriated for the maintenance of this
branch of the postal service there has been
returned to the Treasury an unexpended
balance of $47, 1866 or $40 per cent. Estimates
for the next fiscal year also show decrease OF
$4,000 or $40 per cent as compared with the
appropriation for the past year.