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Year: 1877

We are convinced. that however earnest
" the workingmen of New York, Brook
lyn, and other great Eastern cities, may
have sympatbized with the railroad men
on strike when the strike first commenced,
t,ey have viewed the subsequent proceed
iugs with horror anu indignation. If mat
ters are not speedily arranged we fear they
will have still further reason to regret the
course events have taken, on account of
the rise that will certainly ensue in the
price of provisions. There are now some
where about six thousand freight cars
blocked up between the West and the East,
laden with grain, fruit, and produce of
every kind. In few days our market
must feel this strain of depletion. The
price of food must go up until the poor
will be almost deprived Of sustenance.
This is only one of the many disastrous
results that are sure to follow the lawless
proceedings of the rioters. The men are
simply cutting their own throats, as well
Is taking the bread from the mouths OF
their peaceable neighbors and fellow work
ingmen throughout the country. In stop
ping public traffic and in the actual des-
truction of property, they ere simply des-
troying the aggregate wealth of the coun-
try from which alone wages can be in.
creased or even paid. The destruction of
property means an increase of taxation,
for all that is destroyed in this way must
be paid for by the county or the State.
Year: 1877

THE SHADOW OF THE DOOR.


A river, eighty or a hundred yards in
width, flowing with a strong current-a
rounded point projecting well out on its
eastern bank, and changing just there the
general direction of the stream-the region,
in the western part of North Carolina, be-
fore the hills rise into mountains-these are
the only features of the general landscape
which the reader ofthe following narrative
will have TO bear in mind.


On the point mentioned, elevated some
twenty feet above the water, stood, at the
time when l saw it, many years ago, plain
house OF wood in the ordinary carpenters
style. Unlike most houses of its class,
which arc usually placed as near the pub
lie road as possible, this was but few
yards from the river, while the road that
followed the main course Of the stream cut
across the base Of the projection on which
the house stood, and which included the
fifty acres and more of the small farm at
tached TO it. With the road at distance in
front, and broad stream, fringed with
trees, in IFS rear, the house and its occu-
DiblS MGlt obut OhN 'io'i tHe
observation of all but persons who directly
approached it.


1t had been built and occupied Tor a few
years by William Dempton, who, with the
wife he brought with him, made his ap-
pearance as an entire stranger TO the neigh
borhood. He said nothing Of his affairs
except that he wanted 10 purchase small
property. lie invited no questions, and, II
not surly, was unsocial. His wife was one
of the subdued sort-iu the cut and color o
her dress, the tone of her voice. the meek
ness of her manner, and even the washed
out hue of her complexion. People felt
somehow, that they learned more ofhim by
looking at her than in any other way.


There was little learned, however, in any
way. Denpton bought the land lying be-
tween the road and the river; paid for II in
c,sh seemed to have money enough to do
what he wanted, but evidently wanted &c
do as little as possible-except in building
a house much larger than he had need Of
When a year or two went by the problem
which his coming had presented took q
new form Not why he came and who he
was but what was the use ofa house anc
a farm TO n man who was not using either
for the purpose that other men would?
Year: 1877

The Geographical work of the United
States has been more limited than usual,
owing to delay and smallness of appropria-
tions. The Coast Survey continues its
work: in the Gulf of Mexico careful sound-
ings have been made, and observations on
the temperature of the water and the flow
of the currents, which will throw light on
the Gulf Stream. Triangulations were
pushed eastward from the Pacific Coast
Year: 1877

The good people among the hills of
Morris county, \. j., have found excite
ment in the case Of a young grl said to
be grieyously vezed Of the devil" and
whose condition is as uaaccountable as
it is deplorable. The girl, according to
the Worlds informant, is daughter OF
Elijah Nichols, blacksmith Of the Glen
don iron company at Hurdtown. She
predicted evil against her fifteenth birth
dav, which beiel on the 18th Of October
last, and since that date she has been
bed-ridden and paralyzed. At times
there appear under the counterpane OF
her bed q presence as a rat, a rabbit or
cat swiftly moving from place to place;
and eluding detection. In vain is the
bed stripped, or the patient removed to
another place the presence" Is only
powerless to act when the mother sleeps
with the child. The physicians no less
than the clergy, and the common folk OF
all the country side are bafied. Crowds
come daily to see the mystery, On one
recent occasion the mayor of Dover held
his stiff hat above the presence, the
hat received blow that crushed it.
Violent blows have been given to the
hand. to a cane, and to other objects held
out over the place where the " presence
was, and, needless to say attempts to
grab the presence" have failed. All
the while the girl lies moaning as If in
terror or pain, and her position in the
bed would be plainly such as to show
that the mysterious movements were not
caused by her. The girl has been known
to abstain from all food for the space OF
fifteen days, and for some weeks past she
has only received little milk daily yet
her face is fair, and when the visitation
is not nigh her sleep isapparently health,
full. Her parents are plain and honest
people, who view this as an aiHction not
to be turned to account for notorlety or
money. The neighbors, unable to account
for it in any other way, have solemnly
decreed witchcrait against IN old woman
living among them, and charms are IN
active demand.--Cor. Of The N7' loF
HorH
Year: 1877




Shenandoah Herald: -. Francis hos
pital, a catholic institution in Pittsburg,
has recently been the scene of very
romantic occurrence. Some five or six
months ago a young physician obtained
the appointment of assistant physician to
the hospital. He received no pay for
his services further than his board and
unlimited command of the splendid
wines and liquors of the establishment.
Residing in the hospital Tere several
nuns and sisters mercy, who had taken
VOWS of eternal celibacy. One of these,
however, happened to be young, beauti-
ful, intelligent and attractive, and the
physician soon became deeply enamored
of her, and, Notwithstanding her vows,
her love for the fascinating young physi-
clan became so strong as his for her, In
the daily association of hospital life they
had frequent opportunities for speaking
in that language which requires not
words for utterance, and eventually the
young Romeo prevailed upon the not
unwilling Juliet to renounce her ardent
young life. So one bright morning, not
more than a week ago, the fair recluse
was not to be found in the stiffness of
night she had flown, without even so
much as bidding her companions adieu.
The mother superior of the establishment
proceeded to make an investigation of
the affair. As the result of her inquiries
she accused the young physician of hav-
ing assisted in the nuns escape. To her
surprise he not only did not deny it, but
openly acknowledged that he had opened
the doors for the nun. The mother
superior became exceedingly wroth, and
informed the physician that his services
would be dispensed with in the hospital.
The physician is but little over nine
teen years OF age. The nun is young
lady who formerly resided on the south
side, and is likewise, by those who know
her, much esteemed for her many virtues,
as well as her beauty and intelligence,
Year: 1877

Have you risen from your bed after a short sleep
TO find yourself nearly suffocated with Catarrhal
matter in Your nose head and throat? Bavt you
noticed what depressing influence it exercises on
the mind bunting its faculties. besides enerya ing
the body as well? How difficult TO id the head o!


this foul matter all testify who afflicted


with Catarrh. How difficult to protect the system


against its further progress towards the lungs and


bronchial tubes, all hysCians can testify. II is


terrible disease, and cries out for relief. To be


freed from the danger of sufOCatiOn While lying


down: to breathe freely, sleep sOuHdly and undls-
turbed; TO know that no poisonous, putrid matter
deflcs the breath and Lndcrmines the system; 10


know that the body does not through its veins,
ry the poison that II to destroy. is indeed
blessing To purchase Immunity from such . fate


should be Il object OF all afflicted But those who
have tried many remedies and physicians despair Of
rel ef or cure. They become iucreduIous. With
such the l%ng array Of testimonials from best
Year: 1877

Must convince them that ii possesses great merit.
while the new and original method of It's prepara-
ti0n when studied with the disease satisfies the
nind OF any rcasonabe person that its method Of
cure is the true one
Year: 1877

Thus becomes a powerful purifying agent in over
coming the poisonous action of the rotten matter
that has during sleep, dropped into the throat and
mingled with the contents Of the stomach to be eb-
sorbed into the system.
Year: 1877

The completion of the overland llne eastward vla Santa Fe by government, and that of the Atlantic and Pacific line to Yuma, very materially increases the facilities for telegraphing to and from Arizona. Should the direct east ern line be down, we have the western with two lines at present west of Yuma. Owing to the necessity of the telegraph in railroading, it is not likely the line will eyer be down twelve hours at a time between Yuma and San Francisco.

 We surmise that some arrangement will be made by which government will cease to operate the line between Yuma and San Diego, and that the pubic business westward will go over the Atlantic and Pacific. This line can be more cheaply kept Tn repair and managed than the one to San Diego, because of the railway along its side, ana the influences are powerful that wall be brought to bear tc secure the Arizona private business over it. We are much mistaken If the new line does not soon succeed to all the westward business from Yuma. And we are not prepared to say that we are pleased at the prospect, for the government line has served the people and press we'll and al low rates, and if the new line gets complete hold, it may not do so we'll in all respects. While we hope for the best, it is rather much to hope that the new line will send 10-word private messages 200 miles west of Yuma for D cents, and additional words at one cent each.
Year: 1877

THE CITIZEN OFFICE Is now letter than lever supplied with job papers, and is pre- pared Co do better and cheaper work than IS done elsewhere in Arizona. The bill- head and letter papers are the very best and they will be printed to order at a very small profit; also have great variety Of cards which will be printed and sold from sS.O0 per thousand upwards. If
Year: 1877

The few days remaining before the State
election should be devoted to hard work by
the Republicans of Maine. Town organiza-
tions should be perfected, absent voters got
home and arrangements made for getting the
disabled and the Indifferent to the polls.
There seems to be general impression that
the Democrats are not making much OF a
tight this year, and that 1t is not worth while
for Republicans to put themselves to much
trouble to vote. But appearances are de-
ceptive where Democrats are concerned, and
unless we are on our guard we may have
county or two and number of legislative
districts stolen from US. In some sections OF
the state the Democracy are weakened by
the quarrel over the acceptance-letter of their
nominee, but in other sections the dissatis-
faction is SO trifing that it will not injure
their power for working mischief In of
years they have way of ''coming out
strong" There is something inexpressibly
fascinating to them In the opportunity to
steal an election, and they never fail to avail
themselves of 1t.


Inc Republicans OF Maine can do much
work in the few days before election. Indeed,
their best work has always been done in the
last week of the campaign. If they do their
duty and do not suffer themselves to be be-
trayed into idleness by a mistaken sense of
security they will re-elect Governor Connor
by an old-fashioned majority aud leave, the
enemy no chance to boast even of slight
victory in any section of the state.
Year: 1877

THE prosecution of Gambetta comes In
ine to stir and heat the not over-cool blood
of the French people for the coming contest
at the polls. MacMahon can hardly be dull
enough perception not to see that this trial
is sorry mistake; but being in an awkward


position he probably deems it impossible to
retrace his steps and will therefore 60 ahead.


The transfer of the trial from Lille to Paris
Is triumph for Gambetta and the Republi-


cans. The reports of the trial, despite all


efforts of the De Broge government at secre-
sy, will now leak out, be passed from mouth


to mouth, gathering strength and rousing


feeling for the Republic as they go. And
where facts and information are wanting, the
French Imagination and zeal will supply the


omission. This trial comes just in time. 1t
will be a powerful campaign document which


will reach every Republican in France before


the election in October. 1t will stir the great
masses more deeply and profoundly than has
yet been done during the campaign. II there


were doubts before of Republican success,


there seems none now. A few more such


mistakes as this will sink the reaetionists out
OF sight and, as the case now stands it seems
impossible for them to prevent the return OF
Chamber Of Deputies still more strongly
Republican than the one dissolved last May.
Year: 1877

THE two Georgia Senators advocate the
new constitution, not on the ground that it is
any better than the old one, but for the rea-
son that the true-blue Southerners made it.
Its source and not its merit is Its redeeming
trait in their eye. The other constitution
was made in the period of reconstruct on
this is their own free work. and they want no
other argument. 1t is this sort of sectional
ism and sentimentalism which is the bane of
the South.
Year: 1877

The city convention yesterday placed be-
fore the voters of Portland a strong list Of
candidates for the Legislature. Messrs.
Winslow, Jackson, Locke, and Little
field received the merited compliment
of denomination by acclamation. Their
good service in the Legislature of last winter
is guarantee of their faithful service in the
future. OF Mr.. Mclaughlin, the new candl-
date, it is needless to say aught to the people
of Portland. He is one of the best known
and most justly popular men in the city.
AS the head of the great commercial hepsa
of Charles Mclaughlin & Co. he Is actively
Unidentified with the business interests of the
city. He is a gentleman of high character
in all points, has clear head and good judg-
ment, is a staunch Republican and a good
citizen. He is worthy of all trust and conf
dence and is valuable addition to the ticket.
Any Republican who can find fault with the
candidates given him by the convention
must be hard to suit.
Year: 1877

We do not read anonymous etters and communi-
cations. The name and address Of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.


EVERY regular attache OF the PRESS Is furnished
with Gard certificate couDtersigned by Stanley T.
fuilen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
journal.
Year: 1877

The following are the results of Policies now


in force at this Agency and such the actual and


uniform results of insurance with this Company
1t will be that all these Policies have more than


doubled in amount.
Dividends declared yearly in Cash and may be


used in payment OF premiums if wanted.
Year: 1877

Not herr in the populous town,


In thu play house or mart
Not here in the Way gray snd brown.
Bu. afar on the greea-swelllng down.
ls the home of my heart
There the hillside .l3pes down to 1.


dell


Whence strsamiet has start;
There are wood. and sweet grass oA the


swell,
And the south winds sni west know it


we'll,


'T.s the home Of my heart
There's cottage o,r>hado~ed by


leaves


Growing fairer than art,
Where under the low sioping caves
No false hand ths swallow bvreaves.
'Tis the home of my hart
And there as you gaze down the lea.
Where the trees stand apart.
Owe. grassland and woodland p.ay be
YOU will catch the faint gleam Of the
From the home Of my heart
And there in the rapturou. Spring,
When the morning rays part
Der the plain, and the morning birds


sing.
You may see the most beautiful thing
In the home of my heart.


Fo there at the easement above.
Where the rose bushes part.
Will blush the fair face Of my love
Ah yes it is this that will prove
'Tis the home of my heart.
Year: 1877

We print two communications on this
subject from sources which have claim to
public attention. One Of them is from Mr.
Simon Sterne, who was one of the most in
auential members Of the Municipal Com
mission and was leading speaker at the
late meeting. In spite of Mr.. Sterne's ex-
planation we continue to think some of his
expressions were extravagant and injudi-
cious, tending to repel q large class whose
support is indispensable to the success OF
the measure. 1t does not follow because a
man is kept poor all his life by an early
marriage and the wants Of growing family
that it is fair to denounce him either
as an "incorrigible hummer" or "hopeless
pauper." The other letter which we pub
lish is from Mr.. Wheeler II. Peckham, who
deprecates passion or sentiment in this
discussion, and takes pains to soothe the
pride Of the class whom the amendment
would disfranchisc. Mr.. Peckham's defer
entail and complimentary expressions are
great deal moro persuasive than opprobri-
Gus epithets. The arguments of both of
these jealous gentlemen aro we'll fitted to
convince property holders, and if the de-
cision rested in the hands Of this class the
amendment might be adopted. But mas
much rs its fate must be decided by the
same universal suffrage which it seeks to
abridgo we think it has no chance The
democratic organization in this State is al
ready committed against it, and the repub-
lican organization turns away from it as
measure too unpopular for party indorse-
ment.


But. it is asked, why not put it in the way
of submission to the people in the election
of 1878? What harm can it do to let the
people vote on it? The answer is that,
with the forcgone certainty that they will
reject it, it blocks practicable municipal
reform. The necessity for such reform is
urgent, imperative. Every years postpone
ment entails heavy loss upon tho city.
This commission scheme has lain as dog
in the manger ever since tho election OF
Governor Tilden. Governor Tilden dis
couraged legislative action for the relief of
the city hy the first Legislature which met
after his Inauguration on the ground
that he wanted q commission to franc
comprehensive plan. The authority
he asked was given him, but he did not ap-
point the commission until long after that
Legislature had adjourned. The conse-
quence was that it did not report in season
Tor action by the next Legislature, and
Year: 1877

Tomorrow the Coaching Club will have
its autumn parade, and the neighborhood of
Madison square will be enlivened with the
brilliant show Of dashing teams and beauti-
iul vehicles that is the great feature of this
event. There will be q comparatively small
number of turnouts on the ground, as many
owners are. it appears, absent from the city
but there will be enough to constitute an
exceedingly fine display for all lovers OF
this revived feature OF the glories Of the
road as well rs tor the judicious public
that has an eye for fine horsefesh and likes
to see it handsomely handled Coaching
has. we hope, really become o permanent
institution with us In every COM
munity where there is great &C
cumulated wealth there will grow up
or be introduced from abroad all sorts of
"fancies' and many forms Of what fat
witted people call extravagance-that is,
processes by which money is put in circula-
tion and wealth sometimes changes hands.
Some rich men take to art, some to music,
q few here and there to microscopes and
chemistry, many to literature and biblio-
mania and many to the more active delights
Of the sportsman. Out Of all this variety
comes the light and shade Of society and q
not inconsiderable activity in the commerce
that supplies the wants Of these various
tastes They combine many elegant tastes
in one pursuit who give their enthusiasm to
coaching, for the coaches are veritable works
OF art the rumble of the wheels on good
road is the finest Of music to nice ear, and
to handle the reins over q four-in-hand is
an exhilarating and manly sport.
Year: 1877

The late democratic candidate for the Pres
idency, who received nearly three hundred
thousand more popular votes than his sue
cessful competitor. reached home yesterday
in the Scythia after pleasant tour OF fseveral
months in Europe. He returns in excellent
health, and we shall be much mistaken if
his hand IS not again felt in the politics OF
the State and the country. During his abb
sence great deal has happened which he
did not expect. John Kelly has taken the
democratic organization OF the State out of
the hands of his iriends-a fact which must
mortify and annoy him; but, ON the other
hand, Mr.. Hayes has been defeated
in his own State and is at log
gerheads with his own party in Con-
gress, and Mr.. Tilden is too sagacious
and experienced politician not to see what
q crippling effect this republican opposition
must have on the President Mr.. Tilden is
not such n novice as to swear his heart on
his sleeve for DAVIS to peck at, and it will
be some time before he betrays any sign of
the methods by which he intends to act.
But he finds a condition Of things in which
it is not possible that he should be idle.
Everything in our recent politics portends
q great democratic victory in 1880, and for
the next three years all Mr.. Tlden's energy
and astuteness will be strained to secure
him the control Of the next Democratic
National Convention. It is essential to
the success Of these endeavors that he
should regain his former mastery Of
the democratic organization in this
State. We do not advise Mr.. John Kelly to
look out for squalls, for his danger is not
likely to come from such quarter that any
watching Of the political weather will help
him. He is a great deal more likely to find
that his ship has been scuttled in mid
ocean, for MI. Tilden's tactics are not of the
boisterous, ostentatious sort. Only man
as skilful and secretive as himself would be
capable Of getting on his trail. Mr.. Kelly
may awake some fine morning and find that
his craft is sinking without knowing what
had hit it. 1--WE commend him to prudent
husbandry Of his resources"