The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-11-11

Der this and don't be late
W. s. Rice Of thi, city. has patented simple
but very useful arrangement for awnings over
windows and doors. which win superceie the
old ones. IL folds partly down or entirely up
out Of the way at the option Of the person who
pulls the cord from the inside. as easily As q
curtain is drawn. uH-e oar o.
Mn. EprroR "A General being asked bow
many men he had in his army, rcpliel 81 have
not over 100, 900 nor les than $1,000, but IL
divide them into i22 squares shall have two
men len" How many men bal hel will some
holy that Is "gccd at hsger" answer ID.
The public schools Of this city will close to
day (Phday). There win be a vacation Of tive
weeks, instead Of one rs previously arranged.
Hon. Timothy II. Hubbard viii address the
Farmers Club at the School House, District
No. 10 ncIt Thu siay evening. Nov. l7th. =
We understand Mrs. ii. s. Weaver Of this
city. is to give selec. rmding from the poets,
at the Uni,enslist Church, Portsmouth N. II.
Monday evening, Nov. l4th. Ms. W, has
gained fne reputation asa reader. and We
assure our Portsmouth friends rich treat Is in
store for them. .. +
FRiEsp BrrIxR noticed communication
in your last weeks issue. signed L. W. Wedg-
wood. intended as q reply TO my article in the
JOURNAL OF the week previous, the purport OF
which seems to be that had not used proper
eu,leayors to eject c. Babb from the rum shop,
and that I hal apparently oonniyed at his re
naming there. Now i viii say once for all
shall enter into no controversy upon this subject
Of rum shops with W. or any other person or
party, who will stand up for. or advocate the
cause Of those who keep our rum shops, and do
their part to help make up the number OF hity
thousand who find q drunkards grave every
year in our country.
As 10 means employed to eject Babb, viii
say that c. Swectscr has managed the business
and employed two lawyers, and instructed them
! 10 take such act ON rs would enable Us to get
possessiou Of the premises in the quictest posi-
BILE legal way. w. is well aware that IL we
proceed In an illegal manner We ars liable to
heavy damages.
One error in my article will correet; instead
Of reading some year and year and half since.
IL shoald have said some four and a half years
since, which however, has no bearing upon the
matter for good or evil.
Is IL fact that there are two or the very
worst rum shops In our town, on the main street,
kept In two stores owned by men in our city
Who are members ofeysngelcal churches in reg
ular standing, and more than that, deacons aud
are they not republicans More ventilation Is
wanted GEORGE IL. ADAMS
Police CouRr.- During the past week there
has been quite flock OF afflicted ones to the city
Dispensary, to be healed. and cool round doses
Of judicial physic have been dealt out to them
in many cases.
Tuesclay-First in the batch comes Thomas
Cullan md, who the night before was found by
an officer with his mainsail and jib gone, and
In an otherwise damaged condition. But he
found safe harbor in the City Building and
this morning appeared before his Honor, for
prescription. A contribution of SO and Gusts
were recommended but Tom sworc he wouldn't
pay a cent, and 80 went up To the Fort for 30
DAYS. Next comes James Gillian, a friend Of
Toms, who was found in the same condition as
his companion, and he was given a like dose.
So and costs James was not 80 wathy as his
friend, and paid his assessment willingly.
weinesiay-rhis mOrnlug one Of the fiirer
seI occupied the dock PLebe MeCarty by name,
and as she steered her little cram Of wickeiness
into the dock, having Appeared there before,
sympathsing friend properly inquired "WhY
Phe6e did you come - soon " but she was in
elined 10 make no talk, and patiently awaited
the verdict, So and costs.
Thursisy-The occupants OF the dock this
morning we're two Of Psrtland's noble youths.
Michael Duscal, was first called, to answer to .
complaint Of drunkeness and disturbing the
peace. II seems he was in company with
companion, on South st, and for some reason
which he could not explain they came FROM hard
words To blows, in which they both were badly
bruised. Mike was finel $3.50 which he paid
His companion Timothy Duly. was next called.
According TO Josh Billings "when Teller gits
A goin' down hill, Il dOI seem CT tho cyrything
wur CREASED for the kashun" aud this was the
case with Tim, he said he meant &c do right,
but be got into bad company, and 80 fell in
love with strong drink. lie was ordered to fork
over 50 and costs.
Priday-But one unfortunate appeared this
morning 10 receive the soothing oil OF justice.
This was Michael 0'Donoran. His case was
quickly disposed Of by the assessment OF SO and
costs. which he paid.
saturlay-"That same old coon," Michael
O'Douoran was In the dock this morning. lie
was let of however. on the condition that he
Immediately leave the State.
Tueslay.-william Peabody, native OF Sac
car,ppa, didn't sail exactly straight Monday
night, - appeared this morning TO be cleansed.
The drst application Of justice was all cur coun-
try cousin could stand, so shelling out 50 and
costs he departed.
weInesiay.-The other day fellow named
John Mack arrived in town from Lewiston, and
commenced his operations in gcod earnest. His
drst offence was to axe an uncallsd for assault
on Charles Walker. Next he stole a ring OF the
value Of SO from the store Of Twambley x
Cleayes, $50 Main street. Having such good
success, he went to the store Of X. Is. Hooper,
l3g Main street, and ''gObblel" another Of the
value Of 81. At this important point an officer
appeared and arrested Johnny" On the first
charge he was hued SIS and costs, amounting to
sil 90; on the next Sll 62; and ON the last
$40 g., lin all $50 S6,-quite an expensive
Job, and one that viii probably give him
chance to see the scenery at Alfred. a
YORK.
The mother Of Calvin Plaistel, the man who
was sentenced to State Prison for life, at the
last term Of Court, for setting FIRE to the house
and outbuildings Of Lcander Parsons in the
night, died in that town recently. Grief at her
sons misconduct fastened her death.
Governor Chamberlain has appointed j. I.
Tooker Of this town to solemniIe marriages.
NORTH BERwlcK.
While carpenters were at work on Thursday,
t,king shingles Oh the barn Of Mr. Hussey, who
lives near the railroad bridge, they found
under the caves, between the weather
board, and the frame Of the barn. three
quarts Of nice sound walnuts, that had been
placed there by squirrels.
LuSGroS.
At a trial on Tuesday OF the suit Of d. y.
Wentworth vs.. Hartford Fire Ins. CO.. verdict
xay rendered. Tor the plaintiff for $3.50. the