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The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
Old Orchards Ghost.

Standing on what is called the Portland
road, just where the cascade road leads into
it, is two-story, implanted, weather beaten
house, surrounded by gnarled old trees, with
large, prosperous looking fields at the back.
This house has not been inhabited for years,
and is regarded by the superstitious with
that degree of attention commonly excited
by the supernatural The story is this
Years ago, when the house was an old
fashioned tavern, a murder was committed
there, and to this day the victim may be seen
at the window on certain days of the year,
looking not unlike any good human being,
with the unimportant exception that it is
headless. Whoever sees this unpleasant
apparition is said to be followed by a special
" malignant fate. Several years ago two
Saco men started for Portland with an OK
team on which was piled a load of wood to
be sold in the city. They reached the haunt
ed house about 3 clock in the morning, and
one of the men casually glanced at it, but
suddenly started and said to his companion
Did you see that?" Eyes," was the reply,
Il saw headless man at the window AT
this moment the oxen turned their heads
toward the house and then broke into a
wild run, giving roar of fright 1t is said
that oxen are the hardest animals in the
world to frighten
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
PERSONAL,

The late Edmund Abbott was member of
the Aged Brotherhood
Arthur J. Russell, formerly of the Port
land Advertiser, has obtained good situa-
ton in Boston, and will commence work
there at an early date Hallowell Register.
Mr.. w. J. Judkins, bookkeeper at the Fal-
mouth is enjoying two weeks vacation,
visiting the principal seaside and mountain
hotels of New England and Canada
]. B. Davenport and wife, Brooklyn; E. F.
Putnam, Philadelphia; H. W. Young, Min
nesota; H. c. Weston and family, Michigan
William Yuile and family, Montreal; were
at the Falmouth last night.
Mrs Bethana W. Jameson, living at Duck
Pond, is 95 years and months of age. She
has just finished a log cabin quilt, which is a
handsome piece of work and would be cred
it to any lady in the land. The quilt has
been presented to Mr.. Hiram G. Gould. Mrs.
Jameson, so far as is known, is next to the
oldest lady in the county.
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The employees of Zehas Thompson, the
carriage manufacturer, go to the islands on
picnic today and expect jolly time.
There were two bad breaks in the water
main on Oxford street near Mayo last night
at the time of the fire.
f. o. Bailey & Co., sold the contents and
fixtures of Aliens restaurant yesterday, to
Mr.. Tracy for $40.
At Mr. Wings. 3S4 st. John street, can be
seen the novelty of quite large apples and
apple blossoms on the same tree.
The first Maine State band muster will be-
gin Monday, September It'll, at Lake Mara
nocook and continue four days.
The Law Term will commence in this city
today. Several of the Supreme Court jus
tices arrived yesterday
1t is reported that Mr.. II. j Libby has pur-
chased the old First National Bank building
corner of Plum and Middle streets.
Caroline Talbot will hold a gospel meeting
at Friends Westinghouse on Oak street to-
morrow "wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
The famous gavel presented by DR.. Eli
dredge of Auburn to the National Grand
Army Encampment at Portland, is now on
exhibition in Washington, d. G.
The entertainment afforded St. 0mer Com
mandery as they pass through Portland will
consist of a sail to Cushing's Island and a
banquet at the Ottawa.
The Martha Washingtons will go on their
annual excursion to Spurwink next Thurs
day, leaving head of North and Brown streets
$50 a. m.
The steamer Minnehaha has received a
propeller in place of the one she broke on
the wreck in the channel off Evergreen land
ing a week ago.
l.. A. Goudy & Co., are making further i'm
prOvements in their bakery establishment
on Pearl street. The old building is being
remodeled and will be attached to the new
one
buggy, containing two men, was upset
near the Jail Sunday night, and one of them
named Wheeler was badly cut about
the face, The carriage was considerably
broken.
The Maine Central railroad is making ex-
tensive preparations for the New England
fair to held in Bangor, August 81 and Sep
TENDER /, 2, 3 and 4. Excursions will be ar
ranged from all parts of New England
The Fortuna, the yacht of Commodore
Hoyey of the Eastern Yacht Club, was in
the harbor yesterday with Commodore Hoyey
and friends on board. The Fortuna is a
handsome black schooner, ninety three feet
in length.
The following were yesterdays receipts of
mackerel as recorded at the Fish Exchange .
Schooners: j. L. Warren, $50 barrels; Ruel-
cetta, 275 barrels; G. F. Keen, 175 barrels !;
Island Queen, 1856 barrels; Maud S., 375
barrels; Oasis, 225 barrels; j. Fl. G.
Perkins, $50 barrels; Allen Lewis, 100
barrels.
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Peaks Island.

The beautiful weather of the past few
| days has increased the travel to the islands,
| and many summer boarders have arrived the
| past week.
The Forest City rink is receiving its full
need of patronage, as is also the roller
coaster and Fandango swing.
AT Greenwood Garden many new attrac-
lions will be presented this week, chief
among which are Heating and Sands, won
derfnl musical artists Mr.. Henderson,, the
drummer boy of the Grand Army; Harry
Fielding, Maggie Walker, J. LeFavre Man
ming in trapeze acts, submarine explosions,
day fireworks, roller skating, dancing, etc.
Large crowds have attended this popular
place. and the cool shade of the trees makes
| it the most inviting spot on the islands.
AT the Pavilion the Joseph Keane COM
pany will produce MRS. Darlington and her
Boy Ike" today and tomorrow, and rip
Van Winkle' Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day. The company is highly spoken of and
will undoubtedly draw large houses.
There are now six steamboats, running to
the islands, and 81 trips per day are made
between the city and the islands.
Among the latest arrivals at the hotels are:
TeaKS 1SldQQ HOUSE,, M Whitaker. Liver
pool, Eng; r. A. Warren, Troy, N. "; O. R.
Hyde, San Francisco; o. A. Young and wife, East
Boston; Mr. and Mrs, /. S. Cleveland, and Misses
Mabel, Lulu and Edith Cleveland, Watertown,
Mass
Union House-Mr. and Mrs. E. Hutchins and
son, Boston; Mr.. L. F. Clough, Jamaica Plain,
Bay View House-Mr. L. Jackson and wife,
Cambridge, Mass; v. McKnab, Montreal; W. +.
G. Coggswell, Mrs. A. G. Lee, New York; w.
Rutherford, III, r. Kingdom, Montreal Mrs;
and Miss j. Elliott, Montreal; G. p. Mallory and
lady, Fisher, Mimi. A. c. Sweetsir, A. w. Robin
son, Bloomington, ILL.,
Miss Lizzie Soule, the elocutionist, was at
Peaks Island Friday, and will spend few
weeks on the island shortly.
w. H. Brown and wife, G. I'll. Leighton
and wife, G. J. Harrington and family, A. B.
Holden, E. w. Coburn, W. M. Maxim, E. J.
Hall and wife, and E. NJ Edwards, of Port
land, were at the Peaks Island House, Sun
day.
The officers of the Cadet and May Field
are very gentlemanly and accommodating,
and the line is to be congratulated.
Larger and better boats are needed for the
island travel, and it is hoped that they will
be obtained
The blowing up of the old hulk at Ever
green Landing will occur this afternoon, and
the residents of that part of the island will
no doubt see one of the old time crowds.
The apothecaries on the island are doing
a thriving business in the soda line and
Charlie Lucy at Ways, and Johnnie Deehan
at the Island drug store are very popular
About $50 couple participated in the dance
at Greenwood Garden Saturday evening.
These dances are very popular.
Capt. Knowlton received fine specimen
of golden eagle from Bar Harbor yesters
day, which may be seen at Greenwood
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The BicycIists.

Mr.. F. A. Elwell's party of bicyclists ar
rived IN Bangor Saturday morning
and breakfasted at the Bangor house.
They left on the 7.45 train for Moosehead
Lake. Mr.. o. B. Humphrey accompanied
them as far as Dover. The following are the
names and residences of the members of the
party
NJ. B. Beck, Sanford Lawton, W. C. Marsh, d.
E. Miller, Springfield; S A. Butler, M. A. Gilbert,
B. L. Marsh E. J. Williams Waltham; C. o.
Batcheldor, Lancaster N. H; Fred S. Clarke, L.
B. Morrill,, Fred s: Palmer, " R. Pitcher, g. G.
Casper, T. S. Rust, Meriden, CT. /; Charles Coster,
". A. MaeIaTlan, G. $. Robertson E. s. Turnbull,
Lynn; c. A. Hazlett, Portsmouth, N. H.; f. II.
Johnson Broekton; F. HI. Messer, Stoneham; j.
w. and j. R. McAnslan, Providence R. l. and r.
L. Stewart, Raselle, N. j.; Geo. E. Cain, Lynn.
On their return to Bangor, Wednesday eve
ming, parade will be made through the
principal streets.
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A swarm of swarthy Italians.

The Biddeford Journal says that 81
swarthy Italians arrived in town on the 9.26
train from the East over the Boston & Maine
Monday morning. Twenty more are
to follow. They are from New York, and
are under engagement to James NJ. Andrews,
formerly of Biddeford, to work at his quarry
located between the Pool and Fortunes
Rocks roads, near Westbrook. Mr.. Andrews
has secured contract to supply New York
company with railroad Stretchers and head
ers that will require two years to complete,
and the stone will be quarried and cut wholly
by Italians. They will live at the quarry in
a two-storied building that has recently been
erected for their accommodation.
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KENNEREc cnrNrY

gantic railroad in his favor, the road crossing
his land in the town of Freeman
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
Paul Stevens who lives on the river road
in Sidney, was kicked by his horse last week
and his leg broken. He also sustained 9TH
er injuries and as he is gentleman 50 years
old it is expected they will prove fatal
Mr.. VIM. Percival, postmaster at Weeks
Mills, is the oldest postmaster in continuous
service in the United States He has had
the office for forty live years according to the
Kennebec Journal
The Kennebec journal says: Gov Robbie
has appointed James NJ. Larrabee, Judge of
the Municipal Court of the citysof Gardiner.
This is a very wise selection and will give
general satisfaction. Mr.. Larrabee was
native of Wales and graduated at the Maine
Wesleyan Seminary and Phillip Exeter Aca-
DENY. He took up his residence in Gardiner
in 1855, where he has since made his home,
and has been Republican since the Organi-
cation of the party.
school will commence August 25th The
management of the school is left with a COM
mittee of the trustees, consisting of Rev.
Edward Chase, Rev. Fl. V. Emmons and
James ID; Leigh, Esq. The latter gentle
tuition, in place of Joshua Nye, resigned.
Ed Follett of this city had the nightmare
one night this week, and while in the act of
twisting the head off the snake" came very
near twisting the right arm from his little
SON. The collar bone was broken and other
injuries inflicted. A doctor attended to the
little sufferer, and he is getting along as well
as could be expected. Ed. ought to handcuff
himselfwhen he retires. Gardiner Reporter.
KNOX COUNTY.
The fight between the two water compan-
les at Rockland will probably go to the Uni
ted States supreme court 1t is claimed by
the old Rockland Water Company that when
the Legislature granted the right to the new
Camden and Rockland company to take the
water of Oyster River pond without paying
for it, certain provisions of the constitution
of the United States were violated.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Messrs. L. NJ Stillwell of Bangor, and
Henry O. Stanley of Dixfield, the State Fish
Commissioners, last week made tour of
Washington county in the interest of the en-
forcement of the fish and game laws.
YORK COUNTY.
The Free Baptist assembly at Ocean Park,
Old Orchard, commences August I'd, and viii
continue till the oath.
IN GENERAL.
James S. Kelly, native of Maine and an
employee of Barnum'S circus, was at the sta
ton in Nashua, N. H., Sunday, suffering
from terrible scalp wound which he re-
ceived Saturday night from man with
club while he was asleep under one of the
tent wagons. He will recover.
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A $4,000 pet.

Mr.. II. w. Long, of Grand Rapids, Mich,
who is at Hotel Fiske for the season, has
with him very valuable dog. He is a mag
nifcent looking animal and answers to the
name of Bismark. DR.. Walton of Boston,
the well known dog fancier, purchased him
in Paris two months ago for Mr.. Long at a
cost of $4,000. He is a high bred animal,
belonging to the class known as "Great
Dane" sometimes called German hound.
He is Is months old stands 81 inches high,
and weighs 40 pounds. He is a delicate
mouse color, wonderfully intelligent and
affectionate, and Judging by his actions when
he takes stroll with his master, he is very
much pleased with Old Orchard. The Great
Dane is rare species in this country.-Old
Orchard Rambler.
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Narrow Escape.

Yesterday Mr.. William Shields, an old
gentleman ninety years of age, was fishing
off the wharf at the foot of Wilmot street,
when he lost his balance and fell into the
water. He would have drowned if a man
on the dredge, lying near by, had not gone to
his rescue. The old gentleman was pretty
well exhausted when rescued, and it is fear
ed that owing to his great age, serious re-
suits may follow his bath.
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
The Submarines ExpIosion

This afternoon at half past o'clock the
sunken wreck of the schooner will be re-
moved by submarine explosion Divers
have arranged to explode the mass with giant
powder, and the Forest City Steamboat Com
pany have resolved to give every one a
chance to witness the explosion. The steam
ers of the Forest City line are the only ones
that run to Evergreen Landing. Notice will
be given at the moment of the explosion by
one long and three short blasts on steamer
whistle
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
Real Estate Transfers,

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis.
try of deeds:
Pownal-Eliza Loring to J. d. Leighton, lane
and buildings, 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
Boat Race,

A single scull race will take place in the
harbOr this evening at o'clock, between
Tony Frates and Bernard Sweeney, the dis
lance to be Il miles. The contestants will
start from the Cumberland boat house.
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is carefully prepared from Sarsaparla Man
drake, Dock, Pipsissewa, Juniper Berries, and 9th
er well-known and valuable vegetable remedies.
The combination, proportion, and preparation are
peculiar to Hoods Sarsaparia, giving it curative
power not possessed by Intermediates. 1t effects
remarkable cures where others fail
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
FOR SALE.

S0 ACRES OF LAND ON Main Street in
OO the town Of Deering, miles from Port T.
land City Building, and ~ mile from Aliens Cor
ner consisting of 80 acres of tilage and about 20
acres of wood land it has very large frontage.
lying ON both sides of Main Street, and extending
to Gray Street, with very desirable building lots
on Main Street; part of it is particularly adapted
part if wanted For further particulars inquire of
J. W. ATKINS, on the premises, p. o., address,
Portland, Me. may30eOdtf
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SUMMER RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

BEAUTIFUL Summer Residence, situated on
- the shore Of Caseo Bay at Falmouth Fore
side, miles from Portland with 20 acres of land
and island opposite belonging to the estate. Nice
0rcnard, good well OF mineral water, fine privilege
for boating, fishing and bathing. For further par
tculars enquire at premises or address
MRS. r. JOHNSON,
1narOe0dtt East Deerng Maine.
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, July IS, by Rev. A. K p Small.
land.
In Round Pond, July 5, John N. Redonnet and
Miss Mary M. JONES' both of Bristol
In Ellsworth, July A. Albert L. Morgan and Miss
Adele H. Smith, both of Surry
In Ellsworth, July 8, John L. Delaittre of Els
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
For Sale or To Let.

COTTAGE situated at Old Orchard, known as
~ the Inskp Cottage, standing ON the eleva-
ton in front of the Camp Ground between Mr.
Came and Miss Record; one of the best locations
at Old Orchard; rooms, all in first class repair;
also stable and lot if desired For further partic-
ularS inquire of j. M. ROBBINS
Je6du Lewiston, Me.
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3CORSET COVERS 50c. I$L50 CORSET COVER 5OG
RINES BRO HERS
ABig Fortune for some One If True.

MEssRs. EDIToRs.-Lieut Moxie was a dear
old friend. Through speculations in oil lands, he
amassed great fortune. He Inherited tubereu-
lar consumption from his mother from which
while hunting for health in the mountain regions
of South America, he found the people using what
they called the Food Plant, as we do green's
Surprised at its effect on hiS own nervous sys-
tenn he shipped a bale and its history to me,
asking lie to determine its character. Pre-
pared IN decoction, wherever / have used it,
the patient said, 1T gives me solid, durable
strength and very large appetite" l found it
cured anything caused by nervous exhaustion. 1t
restored nervous people who were tired out men
tally OF physically; stopped the appetite for intoX
lcantS IN old drunkardS, Insanity, blindness from
everlasting the sight, paralysis, all but heredita-
ry sick-headacheS, loss of manhood from excess
SEES, made people able to stand twice their usual
amount OF labor, mentally or physically with less
fatigue. 1t cured two cases of Softening of the
brain, and recovered helpless limbs. found it to
bepeither medicine nor stimulant, but nerve food
and harmless as milk. So popular did it become,
Lowell took 10000 bottles the first ten weeks,
and 300 cases Of nervous exhaustion reported as
recovered.
1t has taken me 2oyears, with an enormous prae-
teeto learn thatnine enths Of the prevailing illness
comes from nervous exhaustion, an inability OF the
newest control the functions of the body because
ordinary food, cannot furnish enough of the
klhd OF nutrition necessary to repair the wear our
present mode of living and labor imposes upon the
nerves. This nerve food renders medicine unnec-
essary IN a large majority Of cases. | do not like
to advertise like quack, but my friends say |
must give it to the world. With the tavorng ex-
is the best beverage made. In honor of its dis
coVerer, have called it the Moxie Nerve Food
me rush for It is so large have put in facilities
to make p 900 bottles per week. The apothe-
carries and grocers have it. So cents quart
bottle, or So. so per Dozen have ordered SIS, 900
worth OF advertising for the benefit of dealers in
New England. Try it at the soda fountains.
A. THOMPSON, M. d., Loscet, Mass
Jy2l d&W1 Wnrm
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Hoods SarsapariIIa

Cures Scrofula, Salt Rheum Boils, Pimpes, all
Humors, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Sick Headache,
Indigestion, General Debility, Catarrh, Rheuma-
tism, Kidney and Liver Complaints 1t overeomes
that extreme tired feeling, and builds up the whole
system. Now is the time to take it.
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the STATE.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Andrew M. Oliver of Freeman has pre-
sented petition to the Clerk of Courts ask
ing the County Commissioners to assess
land damages against the Franklin and Me
gantic railroad in his favor, the road crossing
his land in the town of Freeman.
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Has met unparalleled success at home. Such has
become its popularity in Lowell Mass, where it is
made, that whole neighborhoods are taking it at
the same time The same wonderful success is ex
tending all over the country. Its positive merit
makes new friends daily. Try it.
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is the only medicine of which can truly be said.
400 Doses One Dollar" which is an unanswer-
able argument as to its positive strength and real
economy No other medicine purifes the blood,
tones the digestive organs, invigorates the liver
stimulates the kidneys, sharpens the appetite, or
tones the whole system like
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21
ChandIer's Rand.

The third concert to be given by Chand-
ler's Band will take place at behring's Oaks,
tomorrow evening, at 7.30 o'clock. The fol-
lowing will be the programmes
Introduction and Bridal Chorus,
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Hoods SarsapariIIa.

Sold by all druggists. 81; sixfor S. Prepared only
by c. 1. HOOD s. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell
Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21

THO LET-Furnished rooms at reasonable rates
in pleasant aud healthy locality; kitchen
Accommodations for those wishing to board them
selves; no objection to children. For further par
ticulars address MRS. S. L. COOLING, Var
mouth. Me. 1872
The Portland daily press., 1885-07-21

ITO BE LET-Unfurnished rooms at the ST.
Julian Hotel No. 1876 Middle St; good res
taurant connected with house. Apply to r. w
UNDERWOOD, Janitor. 1877
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TO LET.

ST0RES in the Thompson block, Nos. III, 119,
- 12l and 1913 Middle street, few door below
the post office fitted suitable for wholesale or re-
tail business, with light finished airy easements.
Rent reasonable. Inquire of Fl. E. THOMPSON,
No. 164 Bracket ST., Portland Me- ian14dtf
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ROOMS TO LET.

TUyO LET-Pleasant front rooms with board
i Apply at $50 FREE ST. after p. M 1871
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Bazaar's oriental grand closing out sale Sci
advertisement 1stpage. jy17-d3t-teod3t
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| ENOUND-A leather wallet containing notes, re-
| IL ceiptS and other papers. The owner can
| have same by calling at 10 NORTH ST., proving
| property and paying charges. 1871
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THO LET-Rooms, single and en- suite, with
board SO STATE cor Gray ST. 16-1
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The most satisfactory cigar will be found in
pixie"
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WANTED frst-cass plumber who is also
w tinsmith; must be thorough workman
steady work for reliable and competent man. J..
Z. SMITH, 221 Main ST., Gloucester, Mass. 1862
VNANTED-Ladies and Gentlemen in city
w or country, to receive light, easy work at
home all the year round; distance no objection;
salary from 81 to 50 a day; no canvassing. j.
FOWLER y CO., Boston, Mass, box 5117. 15-S
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PO0MS to let single or in suits, with board
IL Apply at No. 80 High St., corner of Spring
may13 diff
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-12-19
Ready for Delivery.

"The Campaigns and Battles 10th
Tennessee and Other Tennessee Regi-
ments" in the late war, by It. A.
Head, is ready for delivery to subscri-
bers and others who may desire the
book. The subscription list and eX-
elusive sale of the book for the coun-
ties of Warren, DeKalb, Putnam,
White, Van Buren,, Grundy and Cof-
fee belong to j. b. Ritchey, from
whom or his authorized agents in
these counties the book can be had,
by mail or otherwise. Subscribers
will confer favor by coming or send
ing for their hooks at once, as they
are now ready for delivery. The
book is an excellent work, and con-
tains much interesting history, and
many incidents of the war that will
probably never appear in any other
book. Sent postpaid to any address
in the U. S. on receipt Of price, $500,
Address j. b. Ritchey, McMinnville,
Warren county, Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-12-19

The death Of B. Gratz Brown car
ries off the last remaining candidate
on the Presidential tickets of 1872.
Greeley, Grant and Wilson had gone
before. There is still a survivor of
the campaign Of 1856 in the person of
Gen. Fremont, of the campaign of
1860 in Hannibal Hamlin, of 1864 in
George H. Pendleton, and Of 1868 in
Horatio Seymour. OF the campaign
of 1876 all the candidates are living
except Mr.. Hendricks, and of the
campaign of 1880 all except Mr.. Gar
field.