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The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
A. o. H.

The excursion of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians to Sebago Lake yesterday was great
success. Every train that went out was crowd
ed with the members of the order and their
friends. The weather being delightful and the
programme for the day good one, of course
everybody had good time. In the base ball
match the Portland Nine beat the Deering
Nine by score of "A to 4. In the boat race
Griffin and mate were the victims. In the
single working boat there many cries Of foul,
and we did not hear who was decided the win
ner The running and jumping races were
wall contested
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
first Maine Cavalry Reunion.

The reunion of the First Maine Cavalry, to
be held in Brunswick, Sept. 9th, promises to be
large gathering of the members Of that gal
liant regiment. No regiment in the field won
better record for fighting or scouting.
Gov. Plaisted, Senator Frye, Gems. Cham
berlain and Smith, Capt. Boutelle, and proba-
bly, Hon. James G. Blaine and Col. Robie will
be present.
The Boston Decorating Company will dec
crate for the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
A Hero of the Mexican War.

Thomas Crawford. late of Co D., I'd o. S.
Infantry, writes to the Aroostook Pioneer from
Louisvill, Ky: "I had not heard from my old
captain, G. w. Patten, since November, '79,
until saw notice of his death in the Pion-
eer of May 3D. 1 am the only living member
Of his company of 120 men, and am past six
ty years old. l was with him in the battle of
Cerro Gerdo, aad early in the morning OF the
shot in the arm. l helped carry him to the
rear. 1 am cripple, having been wounded
six times in thelbattle of CFerubusco. Although
a Southerner am and always have been for
the Union, 'one and inseparable, now and for
ever -
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
GLOBE YARNS.
A Specimen Fusion Lie.

Yesterdays Boston Globe has the following
report from Biddeford, under date Of the 22nd
inst.
The first republican rally in Biddeford was
held this evening. William Nc Kinley OF Ohio
delivered an address devoted wholly to nation
al issues. The attendance was unexpectedly
SMALL
The Hon. William Mckinley did not speak
in Biddeford Tuesday night, and is not in the
State. The meeting instead of being "unex-
pectedly small' was Unexpectedly large. The
above despatch is fair sample of the politi-
cal dispatches sent to the Globe from Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
The Wing says Mrs. Mary Wright Of W

The Wing says Mrs. Navy Wright of West
Levant, recently celebrated her 99th birthday
by entertaining large party Of friends and
neighbors who came and took tea with her,
bringing presents and goodies generally for
grandmother. The old LADY still enjoys COM
pany. He mind is clear, and she is very inter-
esting to talk with. She knits and sews, and
takes care of her room. In the three weeks
before her birthday she knit pair of ladies'
hose. She cuts and makes all her own clothes
without the aid of glasses.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
Cnrnharland Bar.

The members of the Cumberland Bar are re-
quested to meet at the residence OF Mayor U.
f. Libby, 10 Park street, this afternoon at
2.3O O'Clock, to attend the funeral of the late
James T. McCobb, whose funeral services will
be held at st. Lakes Cathedral at 3 p. m.
The following members of the Bar have been
appointed ascommittee on resolutions in relation
to the decesse Of Mr.. McCobb: Messrs. John
Rand, George f. Emery and Benjamin Kings
bury.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
Republican Headquarters.

The Headquarters of the Republican City
Committee are open day and evening. Every
Republican is invited to call and see that his
name is correctly on the Voting List The
secretary of the canvassing committee being
present for the purpose of furnishing any in
formation desired.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24

Yesterday afternoon during the absence Of
the family, burglars entered the house of Chas
w. French, on Oxford street, and thoroughly
ransacked it. They stole large quantity of
clothing, valuable silyer-ware and jewelry,
and got off safely with their plunder.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
Ranresantat,ue Nominations.

AT the Democratic caucus held last evening
MessrS. George f. Emery, Geo. f. Talbot, and
Charles f. Guptill were nominated represen-
tativss to the legislature, andlAt the Greenback
caucus Mesrrs. Charles A. Dyer and Thomas
Burgess.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
Topeka, SALlNA &
WESTERN
RAILROAD co.



The undersigned has within few days returned
from an extended examination of the line facilities
and prospects of the Topeka, Salina western
Railroad Company Ihls examination & was Sonspy ny
with the hope of making contract FOR the construc
tion of its line of road. Many days and mucn qare
the result is that contract for construction was
entered into the 31st ultimo between the ABOVE
company and the undersigned ~
This Company was organized for the purpose VI
giving railroad facilities to the people OF shawnee,
Wabunsee Morris, Dickinson, saline, Lincoln ana
Osborne Counties and is to run from Topeka, sonth-
westerly and westerly above indicated, to Delm,
near the eastern line OF Osborne County, Instance
of 181 miles
choicest districts of the State 1ncluoing that rema
kable territory known as the "Great wheat Belt OF
Kansas" This particular territory mas Deeh, eM
there being from to 30 miles on eacn sue OIL es
proposed line unencumbered by any railroad, not
withstanding the population of the eight counLes
through which the roaa passes numbered In 1So!
one hundred and twenty-five thousand souls, ana
every of land susceptible OF the hlghest cuti
walton. Towns of considerable Importance are
a leady on the line, and an insurance OF Inc COM
pletion of the road will develop many more at an
early day. -. s,..,, raor
bonds PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE ~
GOLD in the City of Boston, at the rate OF Szouo4
per mile, ano will issue its stock at the rate OF
S25 600 per mile these said securities to be deuv
cred to to the contractor on the completion OF the
road in sections of ten miles each SAD compieton
according to specified requirements to be certified
to by the Chief Engineer of the Company before the
delivery of the bonds and stock for such ten miles
The work of construction has already commenced
in the city of Topeka and viii be vigorously pushed
westward. :.
SUBSCRIPTIONS to these bonds may be made at
the office OF the contractor the following terms:
For $500, twelve shares of stock psr value SoO
each) and $1,000 bond will be given, tne lattef
bearing interest at six per cent. from the dose V
sateI 49,. &c
This price will be advanced from time to time "a. as
the building of the road progresses, OF Wnnin INC
discretion of the contractor.
Full particulars will be cheerfully given 70 tnos9
who may call at the office, or any inquiry py mali
will be promptly answered.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24

Found at Last.

What every one should have, and never be
without, is THoMAs's EcLECTRIc OH. 1t is
thorough and safe in it effects, producing the
most wondrous cures of Rheumatism, Neural
gia, Burns, Bruises and wounds of every kind.
ano1S diff
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
A Hive of Bees.

Burdock Blood Bitters Bring Back health
when the Body is Badly disordered By impure
Blood Biliousness, indigestion, constipation,
dyspepsia aud other Bad disorders cured by
Burdock Blood Btters. Price $1.00
aea22 div
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
Repuplicans OF portland Attention.


Men aud brethren, wish to speak to you
individually. You detest the fusion party
Maine. You know how they tried to disfran
chise you when they undertook to steal the
State. Plaisted was one of the advisers in
that piece of rascality. The leaders in that
movement in this city are at the head of the
party here They are working like beavers to
captare the city and this county. Shall they
do it? Doy ou my fellow members of the par
ty, want this to be done? You can prevent it
by working for the success of the party. You
may ask how can I assist? For reply let me
say go to the headquarters of the Republican
party and consult with the men who are giving
their time to the work. They will tell you
just how you can help defeat the enemy. I
can pick out one hundred good Republicans in
this city who if they will give their time from
now until election night to the cause can bury
this corrupt Office seeking concern SO it wont
show its head in politics again in this genera
ton. A REPUBLICAN.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
The Maranocook Festival.

At the great Republican jubilee at Lake
Maranocook, August Both, the consolidated
bands under Mr.. Frank L. Collins, will play
the following programme:
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
WARD CAUCUSES.

The Republicans of Portland are requested to
meet at their various Ward Rooms on
Saturday Evening, August 26, 1882,
at O'Clock p. M, to choose seven delegates from
each ward to be present at a convention to be held
at Reception Hall, on Monday, Aug %, 1882, at
o'clock ip. M, to select five candidates for Repre-
sentatyes of Portland in the next State Legtlature
VIM. M. MARKS, Chairman.
f. S.WATERHoUsE, Secretary
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
STATE NEWS.
pNoBscor COUNTY.

Reed, the Midway murderer, hassdied at the
StBte Prison and his remains passed through
Bangor Monday evening.
Hon. Timothy Fuller died at his residence in
Lincoln on Monday afternoon at the age OF &c
years. The deceased has been prominently
identified with the interests of Lincolns has
held various town offices and has been mem'
ber of both branches of the State Legisla'
ture.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The Democrat says John Black, Paris town
collector, paid the whole Of his county tax be-
fore the Goth Of August.
PIsCATAoUIs COUNTY.
Mr. FL. R. Hamm shot, August 14th, near
the WinnegaYHock House, head of Moose
head Lake, a large black bear. Mr.. H. made
good shot for a range of 300 yards, the ball
striking the bear behind the ear, killing him
almost instantly.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Pembroke Herald says Mr.. Dennis Col
Inns, clerk at the Pembroke Iron works, met
with a serious and very painful accident re-
heavy piece of iron weighing some TIVE hun
dred and fifty pounds-and looking at the work
men engaged in the coal pit, one of the Ten to
assist himself in getting out of the pit, grasped
Mr.. Collins by foot and the sudden jerk pull
ed him and his seat forward, the heavy iron
striking the calf of Mr.. Collins left leg, scrap
ing the flesh from the cords down to his heel
the heavy iron then rolled on the side OF his
foot, below the ankle crushing and bruising 1t
severely
Harris Davis of Princeton, lost his house
and contents by fire, Monday morning. Less
$1,000; insurance $500.
YORK COUNTY.
Ephraim G. Spinney, Esq.,, of Kittery, has
sold to Choate Burnham & Son OF Boston,
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24

INVESTORS cannot do better than investigate
the merits of the Topeka, Salina and Western
Railroad gold bonds
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
PrEo-PALmrNE MATTRESS Co.

No-PALMINE MATTRESS Co.
GENTLEMEN-Th Mattress purchased from
you has stopped the catarrhal and sick head
ache which has followed me for years. would
not part with it at any price and be without it.
Truly your
f. CARPENTER, Druggist
With E. j. Luther, East Providence, r. I.
For sale by J. FL. Gaubert POI Middle street,
Portland. Me. ily15dtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24

Ex-Governor VIM. A. Newell, M. D., OF New
Jersey, and now Cover .r of Washington Ter
ritory, writes as follow:
ALLENTOWN, N. j.
My family has used your Pino-Palmine Mat
tress for several months. 1t is cool, comforta-
Bile, elastic and believe enduring and health
giving. The aroma is delightful and indeed all
considerations properly weighed, it will be re-
garded as superior to the best hair mattress
Yours truly, W. A. NEWELL
For sale by j. H. Gaubert, 201 Middle street,
Portland, Me. Jlyl5dtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
b az achonl il mau concern::

TO UIt W7tVHt q HtUY VVIVO0I w -.
SToNINGToN, May 4, 1881.
Having purchased Pine Palmine Mattress
of agent here, February s. 1881, for my poy
nine years of age, who has been troubled with
eatarrh for seven years, and has been very rest
less at night while asleep, also very delicate
until sleeping on the Pino-Palmine Mattress.
He is being cured of catarrh, rests we'll at
night is getting rugged and hearty, goes to
school steadily, which he has never been able to
do before cheerfuliy recommend the Mat
tress to all sufferers from the above complaints.
We're unable to get another, aoould not part
aoiM mine upon any consideration, as consider
it Invaluable.
For sale by J. FL. Gaubert, 201 Middle street
Portland. Me. jly15dtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
LINEN TABLE SETS.

We Invite the attention Of our
customers to our elegant stock OF
LINEN TABLE SETS, of which
We have a full assortment, ranging
i'm price from SI.50 to $500.
To atte npt to describe the mar
vellOus beauty of these goods
would do them an injustice. They
need to be seen to be fully appre-
ciatad.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24
YORK COUNTY.

Ephraim G. Spinney, Esq.,, of Kittery, has
sold to Choate Burnham & Son Of Boston,
about 1000 cords of wood which he had cut on
the Rice lot last winter The schooner Golden
Gate is to carry it from StoYsr's wharf, Kit
terV.
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24

q YOUNG MAN accustomed to the care OF
n horses and COWS, on a farm. j. b. THORN
TON, Oak Hail. ScaIboro. auZ4ut1
The Portland daily press., 1882-08-24

This circular Is presented by the I'M
dersigned, Wholesale Dealers and Manu-.
facturers of Portland. The Merchant
and Manufacturer will here find cOnven-
iently classified and indexed general
merchandise and supplies Of very de-
scriptiOn, which are offer to the
Trade by firms whose facilities, expert
enee and enterprise have given this City
an hOnOred position among the Whole
ale Markets OF the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-25

Mr.. Howe is a frank third .termer. He has the
courage of his convictions and has never sneaked
behind the door TO avow them. We do not ap-
p owe his faith but his candor Is to be respected
Moreover, he is an honest and downright man.
and that counts for much in these days of corrup-
ton in Office lie is entitled to credit for another
thing When a candidate for the Senate he never
importuned for votes, AMI never went near the
LEGISLATURE There Is nothing of the official snob
tn Mr.. Howe. aud this Is 4 great deal more than
can be SUid of some of his predecessors II has
Postmaster. General, 10 cngraye his ciiigy on the
warrants Of that Department, Mr.. Howe refused
dcred the likeness of Benjamin franklin to be
substituted for his own. This example is COM
mendcd to the small men who think they convert
logcs 10 keep themselves before the public-New
st SIN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-25
FOR THE LErTER-oARRlERs.
crAskcd for the cIIardcst-N orlted Gov
crnIneni OncinIs In the country.


Under existing law-that of February D. 1879
regulating the pay Of leer-carriers, the cities OF
New York, Baltimore, Detroit Cincinnati, Brook
lyn, Pitsburg, Boston, Cleveland, st. Louis, Wash
ton, Chicago, and Philadelphia arc divided into
three grades-lrst class second class aud third or
auxiliary class the first class receiving salary per
annum OFFS $1,000 the second class $500, and third
class 500. BY reason of the following proviso in
section of said ac-to wit That at no time shall
the number Of carriers in the first class receiving
the maximum salary Of 900 be more than two
thirds or less than one half Of the whole number
of carriers actually in service In the city In which
they are employed the second and third class
carriers are dependent upon casualties such ms
death, resignation, dismissal, or increase of force
70 occasion vacancy Tor their promotion. Under
occurring in the high grades the last of their NUM-
Der Will not have received promotion for at
least ten years, or possibly fifteen years For the
relief of these classes General Bingham the chair
man Of the Post Office and Post Roads Committee
Of the House of Representatives, has introduced
House bill li07, which reads: appointments Of
letter r-Carriers in cities having the minimum rate
Oipay and promotions from the lower grades i'm said
ciics shall be made to the higher theeXpirntion
OF one years service, on cerplcnte of the post
master TO the efficiency and mithiulness of the
candidate during the preceding year, All laws in-
consistent herewith are repealed Now, IL House
bill llO1 should become u law II would remove the
proyiso In sectionl ofact OflSIg thereby advancing
the second class carriers to the iiist-clnss (slOOl
grade) al the piration Of one years service and
would likewise advance the third class Tor auXii
nry carriers to the second class $500 grnde) at the
same period he fixed The reason why they ask that
the period be fixed at the expiration Of one years
service is that the Department is impressed that
carrier is efficient when he shall have served one
ycnr. Ifsuch be the fact they contend that he
should be promoted TO the higher grades when
his year expires, and not as now, be compelled to
wait upon vacancies to occur before receiving pro-
motion. 1t is to be hoped that Congress will give
the subject their earliest consideration and pass
this lust measure,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-25

Aner so many months Of preparation and boast
ing the famous star.rOuto cases will this week be-
gin TO receive the attention of thegr0nd jury one
witness, II is said, has already been examined
Dorsey and the other star-routers, whose names
have been so long before the country are in the
city For some time past General Bradys name
these eases Notwithstanding thai In the beginning
il was the one most frequently and ConspiCuOusly
mentioned Among Others now or formerly in the
star service who have recently made their appear
nnce in Washington is Steve Elbins, Mr. Blaines
friend aud associate in II number of enterprises,
Others of lesser fame and less favored by import
Cyermay happen. II Is not known that even one
OF the stars has disGppcared.-H HdshiHgtOn CORE
gDond,Rce Nep York Sun.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-25

Mrs. Josie Logan, together with Messrs. Whipple,
Push and Bangs, visited Laurel oil Monday even
ing and gave an interesting musical and literary
entertainment Mt the Academy of Music. The
following was the programme: Trio, "Givc Me a
Cup" by Bishop, MIS-. Logan, Mcssrs. Whipple and
4" Home to Our Mountains" from "l TroyntOre,' n
Mrs Logan and Mr. Pugh; reading, Mr. Bangs
"1he Bay of Dublin" Mrs. Josie Logan "Ah, SC
Fair" from MARTHA John o. pugh; reading
Mr.. Bangs; duet, Excelsior" Messrs. Whipple
and Pugh; " Good Bye" Mrs. Logan; reading Mr.
Bangs !" III We're Il Knight" Mr. Whipple. Each
Of the numbers was loudly applaudCd, and each o
the artists was honored with one or more encores
The party were most Hospitality entertained by the
good people Of Laurel, and look forward in pleas.
ant anticipation to another visit to that delightful
gubiirb
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-25

The long trial of Guitcau and the abominable
conduct of his unmanncry counsel, Scovillc, sug-
gests to my mind n remark Judge Wyic Of the
District Of Columbia, made to me fortnight ngo.
e remember" he said, "that some one was twit-
ting John j. Crittendcn in the Senate once with
the lynch law practice of Kentucky. We'll, ;
said he, there Is too much of that; but can say
this in defense of It, gentlemen, that ! never
knew Judge Lynch to make mistake" The
moral effect of a disagreement of the jury in
Guteaus case will unquGstonHbly be depressing
TO the country, and will look If scntimcntality
and weakness had come TO be universally dinused
characteristics in our republican society; while,
on the other hand, Indifference TO the valuable
lives of our rulers will seem as manifest MS our
passion for low politics and party spOs. do not
lind one man in n days walk who believes Gui-
teau cranky enough not to deserve n hanging. A
lawyer remarked to me yesterday: "lnscad of
these notorious criminals being permitted trial
five times as long as an ordinary criminal it
ought to be shortened in proportion to the inlnmy
Of their deed. In fact If Guiteau gets Off Con-
gress ought to Immediately pass n bill providing
for the trial of presidential assassins by court.
martial ."--LJlfh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-25

The will of Mrs. Caroline s. RisQue, late OF
Georgetown, was filed with the Register yesterday
The will is written on a sheet OF note paper. In
her own handwriting. The following bequCsts
are made; 10 Elizabeth f. Risque, daughter OF
deceased all stocks standing In testators name in
the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Georgetown
the Potomac Insurance Company, and Gas Com
pany, of Georgetown to hold them during her life
Washington and Georgetown Insurance Company
ana frame house on Fifth street. brick house
on First street, Georgetown, is TO be sold for &C. SOC
aud the proceeds divided between her three sons
TO Ferdinand W. Rsque Is also bequeathed all the
stock in The 81. Louis Gas Company and the Third
National Bank. A large quantity of jewelry and
silyerwarc is to be divided among her children.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-25

large and enthusiastic meeting of the finance
committee for the fair of the Veteran Corps, of
which committee Hon. ]. w Thompson president
National Metropolitan Bank, is chairman and
treasurer was held last evening in the rooms Of
the board of directors of the bank. Each and
every member of the committee present made
n statement rs TO what he had done and what he
expected to do Numerous communications from
abroad were read. and It can be confidently stated
that this fair will be the most
successful ever held in the District
of Columbia. The finance committee
is MS follows; Hon John W, Thompson, banker
Thomns Somcryilc, brass founder; B II. Slime
metz halter; General l.. W.WhtakCr, book dealer;
W. !. MetzcrOtt, music dealer; John $. Miller, W.
$. Hogc, J. C. ErgoOd commission merchants;
James y. Davis, halter; George ]. Seufere; An
drew Snks, clothicr; DR.. Frank 7. Howe, editor;
Frank Ward, dairy merchant; Hon.Wliam Dick
son, real estate; Frank Hume, Il. II. Reed,
groccrs; George s. Kraft, conlectionGr; Phillip
H. Rodicr, Treasury George Breltbarth, furniture
Joseph ShillngtOn books &c; II. ]. Gregoty, com
mission merchant; 5. Ka2enstcin, clothier; w. J.
! Newton lawyer; q. 4. Thompson, real estate: Il.
Kurlz johnson, wood and coal; Harrison Ding
man. land agent: J. II. Magruder, grocer; n.
II. Shea, grocer; l.. II. NeumCyGr; George +.
limms, clother; II. H. Warner real estnte; Dr.
w G. Duckctt, druggist; c. W. Spollord Riggs
House; George f. Lemon, attorney; James lans-
burgh dry goods; g. G.. COrnwcll, grocer; Henry
Algphwpp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-25

In cases where lien is given upon the salary of
n clerk to his creditor and 1t is recognized by the
disburslng clerk Secretary FOlger has taken steps
to put n stop to the practice. In some cases the
clerks have been compelled to pay exorbitant
rates of interest, and the amount has been de-
Quoted from their rsaNrlcs. On papers of this char
meter Secretary Folgcr has written the following
Endorsement: " 1t Is contrary to public policy To
uphold the prospective assignment by an en-
pioyce of the Government OF his accrning salary
and ] disapprove of the practice stated in the
within papers to exist. direct that an order be
receive hold and act upon assignment by clerks
of salary yet to accrue. also desire the name Ol
the discussing clerk who was party to the trans
action within specified"