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The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-07
SENATOR NANCY on INTERNATIONAL
COPYRIGHT.

We ventured the prediction few days ago
that the present administration was not going
to he sold out to gang Of European literary
pirates on the question of International copy
right. We have the qualification of knowing
that Senator Maxeyis thoroughly alive to its
national bearings. The senator says, in a
recent opinion on the subject "The advo-
Gates of international copyright make out a
plausible case, but not sound. The under
lying question of what power has congress, or
the executive department of the t.. s., over
the question, is not discussed. Congress un-
doubtedly has the power to promote the pro-
gress of science and the useful arts by securing
for limited time to authors and inventors
the exclusive right to their respective writings
and discoveries. But to whom does the exer-
else of this power apply: Undoubtedly to
American citizens. The constitution was
made by the people of the several states and
ratified by the states, and thereby became
established as constitution between the
states so ratifying the same. As foreign
countries are not parties to the constitution
they can scarcely claim its benefits. know
of no authority in the constitution which would
Justify any law or treaty on the subject Our
senator to this opinion supplements the fol-
lowing: 81 may add that the fact that the
clause in respect to authors. etc, was adopted
without argument is conclusive that it was
understood to apply to our own people and no
one else"
We regard the international copyright ques-
ton. if there be any sucl question, as Of more
moment than any other national question now
pending, excepting only the Chinese question.
1t is the foreign purpose to accomplish it by
treaty but the parties to such convention
would be the president and senate, and neither
the one nor the other is in the slightest danger
of being found out Of the possession Of their
senses. Vet diluted senate, with the drivel
of half a dozen new states made out Of terri
tories in its seats, is none too safe in such
emergencies. This last is 4 national game
that were much better honored in the breach.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-07
MIR. BLAINE.

There was time when dignity Of deport-
ment was privilege of the American states
man. Sixty years ago, especially in the North,
no statesman announced himself as a candi-
date for Office, nor took any part in canvass
in which he was one We are brought 10 this
reflection by the course pursued by Mr.. Blaine
in the Chili-Ieruvian tangc. We can not
relieve his south American policy from the
faint Of personal motive. We can not see in
his clothing Minister TresCott with plenary
powers any object but that Of taking them
from the President, and himself exercising
control. We can not see in Mr. Elaine design
OF debating the terms Of peace to Chill any
purpose but to glorify himself, to become the
hero Of an occasion. OF this we consider his
own words to be exclusive proof. He was
asked if he thought the government might
have dictated terms to Chill without a war and
he answered ''Cheeriy:"
With entire ease. There vas never such ar
rant nonsense tall ed as thepoSsibiIity Of war
with Chill. The dlfferenCeIn power Of the two
countries renders the idea Of a war ridiculous.
We are too big to max war on Chlh and
Chill is too small to make war on Us. The
moral power Of the UDled States, judiciously
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-07
EMPIRE AND WAR.

The Cicero of the Russian Horse Guards
has receded to summer quarters, and VIII not
again spill the froth of his champagne over
speech designed as a guide TO a European
war. Thus the sea, that ran high, has rolled
its white caps out of sight, and the eastern
continent again looks lovely in its repose. ct
all the nations are we'll prepared for terrific
war. Serene old Won Moltke has assembled
with his pipe, and sits composedly as body
guard of the empire, watching the tide that
runs alternately in and out, and drawing new
lines on the old map on which SO much draw
ing has been done in the past. But, If a war
were to-day to make the heavens lurid with Its
fiery breath, it is a wiser head than old Mott
ke's, or any now scanning the great theater OF
its achievements, that will fix the metes and
bounds of future empire. France is burning
with the fires of a smothered shame and has
most to hope from war. Russia most TO ex-
pect. For centuries the descendants of the
cars have watched, with the frenzy of ambl-
ton and the longings Of desire, the renowned
City of the Bosphorus, determined to tear the
moslem banner from its walls and plant the
Russian Eagles, perhaps erect the Russian
throne, in the city Of the Greek caesars. Yet
that will not recall its buried grandeur, nor
restore the power and glory of past that has
no parallel in history.
The costly treasures of the marble isle,
The spice Of Ind, the riches OF the Nile,
The stores Of earth, like Streams that seek the sea,
Poured out the tribute u their wealth 10 thee.
How proud was thy dominion States and klrgs
Slept meath the shadow Of thine outsrctChrd wings.
Oh! known how early and beloved how long,
We sea GRIT shrines Of ba tile and Of song.
We clustering isles that by the .fgean pressed
In sunshine ,lumber on her dark, blue bre ST
Land of the brave athwau whose gloomy night
Breaks the light dawn, red narbnger OF light;
May glory now etiaCe each blot OF shame,
May Freedoms torch yet light thy path to fame:
May Christian truth, in this thy sacred birth
Add myth to empire, give to wisdom worth,
And with the rCh-fraught hopes OF coming years
Inspire thy riumphS while II dres thy tears
Alas, Byzantium the shock and havoc OF
war may break up Kingdoms and light the
fires of freedom on other affairs, but thy un-
known poet and his prophecy will remain >a-
cred to the glory and the ruin Of thy unbreath-
ing past.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-07
FORT WORTH TO GALVESTON
And BELTON to GALVESTON.

Has opened an OUTLET TO THE SEA- and its
connections al Galveston with the different Steam
ship lines secures to the people of Texas unbroken
access to the Commercial CenlrrS of the United
States, Europe and Mexico. This line ConneCts-
At GALVESTON with Mallory Line Steamers for
Key West and New York with Morgan Line
Steamers for New Orleans, lmdiarrola Corpus
Christi, Brownsville, and Vera Cruz Mexico
and steamers for all parts of the world.
AT ROSENBERG with G.. H. < s. R'y for San
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AT BRENNAN with II. < +. {. KY. (We>tern
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that line.
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West
T-See that your tickets read over this line.
4 For full information address
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2-25-y GALVESTON. TEXAS.
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exerted, could have saved the autonomy of
Peru.
We can think of nothing more reprehensible
than this, no course less worthy of an honora-
bic official, no public policy more disgraceful.
1t was to invite the contempt and CenSure of
the wo;ld. To enter upon negotiations de
clared to be disntercsted and friendly, with
the mental reservation of such resort, is dis
graceful to Mr.. Blaine. To dictate terms be-
cause in our power, TO resort TO menace on
the naked grounds of physical superiority, to
play the bully because safe from risk or cost,
these are moral attitudes which should bring
the blush to every American brow, as ii will
assuredly receive the condemnation of every
American heart, We have not b, en- in 4 hurry
to express our opinion upon this dlStascul
subject, and do SO now with reluctance. But
the republican party should not, and must not
be held answerable for errors in which it has
had no part, and which it even can not ex-
cuSe.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-07

The United States supreme court has de
cided the case of the state VS.. the Western
Union Telegraph Company. The court holds
that the state may tax the telegraph companies
on messages sent over the wires of such COM
panies al its discretion, where such messages
paid between points within the state limits,
but the taxation of messages which originate
or go outside the state is regulation Of in
terstate commerce, and, as such, is beyond
the power Of the state. Taxation Of govern
mcnt messages is also unconstitutional, for the
reason that it is a taxation by state Of the
means employed by the government Of the
United States to execute It's powers. Iudg-
ment Of the court below is therefore reversed,
with costs and cause remanded, with inStruc-
tons to reverse Judgment of the district court
of Travis county, and proceed hereafter as
justice may require, not inconsistent with the
opinion of this court
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-07

The Tichborne claimant is saving wood
and unloading timber in the dockyard at
Portsmouth. lie weighs about 10 stone, as
against Is when he was sentenced, but Is in
good health, and rhTves on prison ration a
quarter larger than that allotted to the other
prisoners.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-04-07
Cigars and Tobacco. Particular attention
given to receiving and sale of Wool
for my Customers.
Coz. aain Plaza and Market St,
q-usa SAN ANTONIO
AUSTIN, TEXAS, April ", 1877

AUSTIN, TEXAS, April y, 1877.
have used the "WondeIful Eight" in a
case Of chronic diarrhwa Of nine months
standing, and found it To effect a permanent
cure have also known it used successfully
in a case OF rheumatism VIM. kIRBY.
For sale by +. Kalteyer 4 Son. a-aI-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-22
Tha Blues, Anniversary

Everything points to o successful celebration
tomorrow by the Mechanic Blues of their 10th
anniversary. That large party will go down
is an assured fact, as the Biddeford boys have
sent word that they are coming in full force,
and the actiyes and honoraries Of the Blues
will attend in like manner. The sail down
the harbor will be an enjoyable one, passing
many of the principal islands and the break
fast, prepared on arrival at the island will be
attacked with heightened appetites. The
amusements afterward will be of nature
varied enough to suit all tastes, including
target shooting, (for which three prizes each
have been provided for the Blues, Infantry
and honoraries and invited guests,) base ball,
by picked mines of experienced players from
the Blues and Infantry, foot ball, potato race
and three-legged race-with suitable prizes for
the winner of each. The clam bake, prepared
by jerks, at p. m. will doubtless be enjoyed
by all, after which will come the grand dress
parade by the two companies. If nothing oc-
ours to mar tho festivities the celebration will
be one of the m ost successful ever held by the
Blues, and the memory of it will linger long
in the minds of all who are so fortunate as to
participate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-22
PERSONAL

Mr.. Albert G. Dam, of the Union Square
Hotel, of New York is in the city.
Frank A. Lugues Of Biddeford, delivered
the class poem at Phillips Exeter Academy
Tuesday.
Mr.. PRESCOTT, late United States envoy ex-
traordinary to Peru, has rented for the sum
mer cottage in York, belonging to Mrs. e. c.
Moody.
Master John G. Berry OF this city, lately adj
mitted to the Annapolis naval school, has been
stationed on beard the Constellation which will
soon sail from Hampton roads for Buzzard'a
bay.
Ex-Gov. Seldom Conner has been selected as
the orator for the next alumni day at Tufti
College Judge Jersey and Frank B. Sanborr
of Bangor attended the exercises at that col
lege Tuesday.
The Boston Journal says: "Gov. Long has
returned from his fortnights sojourn in Maine,
much invigorated by the change from official
to social duties and by the revival of the asso
Citations of his youth and early manhood"
John S. Derby, leading democrat of Saco,
and one of York county's first lawyers has re
moved to New Yolk city, and become mem
Der Of the law firm of Stanley, Clark &
Smith.
Tonney at his studio on Congress street Ii
engaSed in painting portrait of Ex-Governor
Samuel Wells of Maine, who died severa
years ago, and was brother of the late John
S. Wells of Exeter. The portrait represents
the governor at his best physical condition. be-
fore the lingering sickness of his last years had
emaciated his body and given him the appear
ance of an invalid. A copy is to be painted
for the Maine State House.-PortsmoGth IN
H. Chronicle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-22
The wastarn s,,fferars

Mr.. J. S. Clarkson of the Des Moines Reg
lister, has, in behalf of the sufferers by the
great Iowa tornado, made the following appeal
for aid.
After two days and nights spent in travers-
ing the track OF the tornado that swept over
the State of Iowa with such fearful havoc, last
Saturday night, and having reports from scores
of reporters of the Register and the Associated
Press sent to all parts of it, find the condition
of the stricken people SO piteous and 50 need,
full of instant and generous help that seno
this appeal to the people of the United states
in their behalf The tornado made sWath OF
destruction through thickly settled portlon OF
Iowa, some 100 miles in length and an average
of half mile in width, extending from poihts
south of Ames, in the centre of the State, ana
swept in the shape of a crescent to South En-
glish, in Keokuk County.
In the southeastern part of the State we
have the names of So dead and 500 WOUNDED,
half of the latter grievously hurt, and propaDly
a fifth of them fatally Over 500 families have
had their homes totally destroyed, and there
are now at least 1900 homeless and IN want,
The loss in property will exceed $2,O0O, 0OO,and
may reach $3,000,000. o,oa ooo
In the town of Grinnell alone over $400,Ooo
in property was destroyed, on none OF WHICH Nsa
was there one cent of insuranc, as in the case
eff fires 1t will take at least $500, 900 to put
the people there beyond need and distress. ~
will take 800 900 at once to put the wounded
people in a condition to be cared for: IL yin
take 81 100000 at the lowest to keep the suffer-
ers from want and to help them to put the
humblest of roofs over their heads. Remit,
tances may be made to the Hon. J. b GrlnneA
at Grinnell, or to the Mayor OF Grinnell.
A map of Iowa, showing the course OF the
tornado, and indicating the extent OF the dam
age done, is posted in the windows OF the
PRESS counting room. Contributions for the
relief of the sufferers will be received by Mr..
q. K. Harmon, and promptly forwarded to
Grinnell, Iowa.
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A Personal Explanation

To the Editor Of the Press:
During short absence from Maine for lit
tie rest ard recreation, my name has been So
freely associated with the Insane Asylum at
Augusta that brief statement from me seems
now in order.
It is true that the trustees have done me the
honor of an unanimous election to the office OF
superintendent, an honor which 1 highly ap-
preciate
It is not true that had consented to the use
of my name in that connection, or given the
least intimation that would accept the posi-
ton under any circumstances. Indeed / had
never thought of it myself, or supposed that
anyone else had.
1t will not therefore surprise any OF my
friends to learn that have declined the office,
preferring to devote myself, as heretofore, to
the general practice of medicine.
regard the position as one of great import
ance, and, as a citizen of Maine, / earnestly
desire to see it we'll filed. Among the can
didatos is one whom T. with others who know
him well, regard as eminently fitted for the
place, alike by natural endowment, general
culture and special training. I was therefore
hoping to hear of his election, and trust his
services may yet be secured for our State asy'
lum. ISRAEL L. DANA, M. ID.
June q, 1882.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-22
Brief lettings.

Warm and fine yesterday. Mercury 90 al
sunrise, 100 at noon, SO at sunset; wind west.
Mystic Lodge of Good Templars will meet
in Clapp's Hall tonight.
Grimmer will furnish the music for the
Bowdon comm encement this year.
The police made seizure yesterday OF
quantity OF liquor at old Printers Exchange.
There will be conservation meeting this
afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Friends meeting
house, Oak street. All are invited.
st. Alban Commandery will start this morn
ing on their trip to the eastward. They will
have splendid time.
Watermelons have arrived in the markets.
part Of cargo of 5000 just received from
South Carolina:
The Portland School fer the Deaf will be
open to the public to-day from to y and
from to o'clock.
A large party of about 800 people went on
the annual picnic of the Longshoremen' s
Benevolent Society yesterday.
The old house in the hollow on Cushing
Island about the origin Of which question
was raised some time since, was built nearly a
hundred years ago by Mr.. Skillings.
Bishop Healy has bought the old Methodist
meeting house at Deering from Alfred Hous-
ton for 500, and will use it for chapel at
Stevens Plains.
Tonight the Cadets will hold special
meeting to decide upon the 1estion of visit
ing Bangor to take part in the celebration on
the Fourth.
The youths gospel temperance meeting will
be held at the Mission this evening at TAO
o'clock. Good speaking and singing. All are
invited.
Mr.. j. W. Harmon of Cape Elizabeth left
his vest hanging in the house near Town
House Corner. When he went for it it had
been taken, with 1914 80 in one of the pockets.
The bell-tower viii be moved from its pre-
sent location to the foot of Pearl street, on the
other side of the Portland & Rochester rail
road track.
The Portland brig Belle Prescott was sold
at this port Tuesday to Cuban parties for SIG,
600. She will be used in the beef trade be-
tween South America and Cuba.
A young man who is slightly insane took
Mr.. Lorenzo Taylor's team yesterday and
drove about town for some time till the police
seized him and recovered the team.
There was q fire in Hamlins cooper shop on
Browns wharf yesterday which caught from
the chimney. No alarm was given. The fire
was promptly put out with buckets. The
damage will not be over one or two hundred
dollars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-22
A Boom for Maine Horses.

The New York Spirit of the Times, alluding
to Maine bred horses, says:
Gust at the present time there is a decided
boom in Maine stock in this vicinity. Notable
instances are the easy victories OF Independ
ence at the Breeders meeting, last October
and the trial of "Old Maid," after which she
was sold for $4,000" To this the Maine Horse
Breeders Monthly adds sThe fact noted
above that there is q decided boom IN Maine
stock, is an important one to Maine breeders
Here is their opportunity The tide has set
this way. But the fact remains that there are
men in New York and other large markets,
no prefer Maine bred horses, to horses brec
in any State in the Union. 1t is true they Dc
not develop so young as in more foVored locali
ties, but when they do come, they come to stay
The talk about the abundant and luxurian
grasses in certain localities loses some OF 1T
force when we learn that oats are the breeders
best hold, even while the foal is BY the side o
the dam We fancy that ours Maine grasses
especially when supplemented with plenty Of
oats, will keep a colt from anything like star
walton, while our Maine climate imparts to it
children, whether human or beasts, the hardi
est of qualities"
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The Insane Asylum.

DR.. Dana's positive refusal to accept the
SUPPLEMENTARY of the Maine Asylum for the
insane will be received with regret, but not
with surprise. His large practice and the i'm
Fortunate calls Of his patients induce him to
decline position which he could fill with
credit to himself and with honor to the State.
So the place is yet to be taken. It is under
stood that it will be offered to DR.. George w.
Foster, an "alienist" of high repute who is as
sistant superintendent Of the Washington, d..
c., Asylum. DIR. Foster, Ia Bangor man,
graduated at Bowdoin in 1868, and at the
Maine Medical School in 1870 has served an
apprenticeship inlsome of the most notable asy-
Iums for the insane and the demented and is
now ranked among the leading "alienists' OF
the country. 1t is understood that the first
physicians of the State favor his appointment
TO the SUPPLEMENTARY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-22
wedding Bells.

A very pretty wedding took place at the
First Universalist church last evening, draw
ing an immense crowd to Congress Square.
The admission to the church was by card. The
contracting parties were Mr.. Eugene +.
Hartshorne of Boston, and Miss Marion H.,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Allen, Jr,
of this city The ushers were Messrs Harry
r. Virgin, William Senter, Jr., and George
Brooks of Portland, John T. Sawyer, Chicago,
Fred N Hsrtshorne, Charles S. Glidden and
William Emerson of Boston Mr.. Harvey
hurry of Williston church, presided at the
organ and delighted the fashionable audience
with his exquite playing for half hour before
the entrance of the wedding procession. The
bride was attired in q superb cream colored
wstered silk, trimmed with the richest lace,
which was exceedingly becoming. The usual
bridal veil was dispensed with. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DR.. e. c. Bolles OF
Salem, former pastor Of the church. After the
ceremony there was reception at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES parents, and the newly
married couple left for Boston on their we'd
ding tour by the a. m. Pullman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-22
Fatal Accident.

Yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock, little 8
year old son of Cassius M. G. Pratt, was in
stantly killed by being run over by one of the
city teams, in front of bis fathers house on
Quincy street, The boy, with several others,
was playing in the street where the city teams
were at work. One team was loaded with
granite chips, and just as the load was being
dumped the Pratt boy got upon the wheel
without being seen by the driver. just as the
load was dumped the team started ahead and
the boy was thrown to the ground, falling
between the wheel and the sidewalk, and as
the team passed along the little fellows head
was literally crushed and the skull frac-
tured, killing him Instantly. Drs. Merrill
and Cummings were called, but of course with
out avail. Coroner Gould was summoned but
no inquest will be held No blame can be at
tached to any of the men employed about the
can't