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The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16
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The three points of ., ,ceence which claim. are,
lst constant and thor nyh circulation of pure air
IND; ryness no damp ness monld nor taint; 3Id; no
ntermiEgling of odo 20 nur,tv and active air, the
elements of its succe f,aj or senu for circulars
manufactured and for sale by j. F. MERRILL, be-
tween Cross and Co ton sta near I,eavitt Burnham
q Co.'S Ice House, Portland Me. ie5dtf
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There is man in this city who went
almos, delirious with joy at discovering that
his wife was afraid Of ghosts. He knows how
to make 'em.-Brooklyn argus.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16
AGENTS WANTED.

SMART active Agents can easily make from $5 to
= $40 day at work for ur. Send 20 cents for
Sample or Stamp for Circulars and information.
Address QUINBY & CO.,
Room Is Fluent Block.
fe7d2w* Portland, Maine.
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FOR SALE.

DLACK Mare weighing 800 fbs Sound and kind
ID good roader. Also new open buggy and
new harness. Owner about to leave town. Can be
seen at Stable Of j. B. CLARK & SON
feb10-1ws 13 Tying St., Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

One suicide in Norway to our 1872, and it
isn't much of suicide either. fi .i'si
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16
FOR SALE.

E'OR SAIE.
LOT of vacant land, situated on the west side
n of High, between Pleasant and Danforth, SITS.
This lot has front Of about 81 feet and is about 1874
feet deep, and plans have been drawn How, for a
block of seven or nine genteel and convenient resi-
dences, and adapted for the same. Enquire of
EDWIN CHURCHILL,
No. 4 Portland Pier,
mar28 From IL to 2 o'clock. P. M.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

The large Spanish comb is one of the most
sought-for articles of toilet this winter.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

think the first virtue. is to restrain the
tongue; he approaches nearest to the gods
who knows how to be silent even though he
is in the right.-Cdto. 9iE
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

A boarder of Shakespearean turn says
that his bed reminds him of Richard I'LL, be-
cause it is ''deformed, unfinished" and
''scarce half made up" s
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

Charles Lamb was once asked by fond
mother how he liked babies. With his inim-
table stutter he replied: "B-b-b-boiled,
madamp' s4i 10
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

1t is impossible to make the skirt look too
straight and scanty in front, and the back is
worn much less puffed and exaggerated than
it was three months ago.
The Portland daily press., 1874-02-16

A culprit in a Chicago police court recent
ly began an address to the Justice with
'.Now, jest look'ee here, old Blinky," and
he got ten days tor contempt.
The New York herald., 1874-07-01

To rHE EDITOR OF rnR HERALD

To rHE EDITOR OF rHR HERALD
Win you permit me 20 correct the erroneous i'm
preston which so often furnishes you with theme
for an editorial-namey, my connection with the
proceedings At the dog pound Early In the sea
son the purpose was announced that an ordinance
would he passed In relation 10 the muzzing and
destruction oi dogs. In order 10 prevent the re-
voting spectacles OF former years I then offered.
on behalf OF the society represent TO have
these animals disposed OF IN humane
and norensive manner provided the Common
Council would accept certain conditions These
were rejected, and the cruel and demorallzing plan
now In operation was substituted. Feeling, how.
ever. that this society had sun duty TO perform
In the premises-that ol supervising the treatment
OF the doomed crestures-an onicer was detailed by
me 10 observe out not 90 ad, the performances. IL
u needless 10 say that the whole proceedings we're
a heartless bungie, necessltaung at length the
Interpolation OF the law This was done ana al.
though the outrageous cruelty was SHOWN, a com
initial OF the offender failed through the operation
OF that potent legal fiction, numerical swearing.
THIS society Is no more responsible Tor the present
deplorable state OF things an the editor OF the
cepted, then IN case Of "a Fe We might be called 70
answer but t n not lair refuse our services and
then hold us accountable tor Aidermanic bungilnr
The learned Professor poremus prompted by a
spirit OF humanity rendered bIs valuable scien-
the aid 10 the emergency, but owing 10 causes
seem 20 be inadequate. IL ~ possible that the
efforts OF the society In the beginning mug hI have
been equally unsausactory; but then the abomina
BILE Decentralization OF youth, along with the
painful and disturbing scenes incident
spared the city. Electricity ~ an ericient
but expensive process, and involves too much de.
tail. fhe use OF napntna has been suggested, As
well AS drowning m water The latter might Le
employed with propriety and effect n properly exc.
cuted. large scow, having derrick ana a cage
on board, made last TO a convenient pier.
where the dogs might be collected. ami
when filled, moved out into the nladls Of
the river away from observation, and there tae
animals drowned, ana nnslly transported 10 the
rendering dock, is perhaps In view OF AN the dll.
ncultles OF the case preferable. WHAT IN nost
essential, hoEever, ~ the suppressal OF the present
mode OF capturing these animais, along with tue
debasIng reward so long ~ dogs are made nlsr
chandIse or 80 long viii the ply be found equal
to the demand. The fOundmaster has been ~.
ing for three weeks and yet he declares the stoc1
ts nexnaustiblc.
saw more dogs on the sixth avenue few dav.
since than | even saw either here or else where
except In Constantnopls, and n u only necessary
Tor the Common Council 70 increase the premium
TO ~ TO speedily raise the canine population 70
han that VI the ''pppeT animaL" As " s tae
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
CORONERS' CASES.

Mrs. Mary Schwartz, German woman, fortyour
years OF age. who for some time past has been be.
wildered in her mind, seemed to be laboring under
the deluson that she was TO be hanged for some
imaginary offence, wandered away from her home,
No. SO East Broadway, on Monday evening and,
either falling or jumping into the dock. from pier
&c East River, was drowned. The body was subse-
quently recovered and taken to the late residence
of deceased, where Coroner woltman was notified
to hold an inquest.
A number OF Broadway merchants we're sum-
moned before Coroner Woltman at eleven O'Clock
yesterday morning 10 act as Jurors In several I'M
poltant cases. but alter walting impatiently Tor
more than an hour for DR.. SHINE. VINO lalled 70
pu1 in an appearance, tne Coroner deemed 10 ms
duty to discharge them, and accordingly did 80 IN
order that they might attend TO ther business,
which was sunernR in consequence OF thelr
absence.
The remains Of a male infant were found noatn2
OF the foot OF Fortieth street, Norm River 10y
number of boys who informed tne twentieth pre-
cinct police. Tue body was sen: TO the Morgue
and Coroner Woltman notified.
Isaac Il. Brown, a man tnrty-two years or age,
was taken 10 Bellevue Hospital, yesterday morn
ing, from Jefferson Market, suffering from lntem-
perance and heat, death ensuing soon AFTER adnis-
sion. Mr. Brown was native OF tennessee. Cor
oner EickhoT will hold inquest over the re.
mains.
An unknown man, about thrty.a Ave years OF age,
who had been found In the Third precinct, diei IN
Bellevue Hospital from cercbro-Spinal-meniuHl-
tls pericarditis and pneumonia. An inquest VIII
be held on the body by Coroner Eickhon
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
THE APPROACHING COMET.


Every evening hundreds OF our fellow citizens
TO be their bousetops and other points
OF observation endeavorlng to discern the where
abOuts in the heavens OF the celestial wonder that
is now attracting the attention of and
drawing line downward toward the horizon dis
for. Others take the handle OF the Dipper as
starting point, and by triangular sort OF calcula-
tlOn think tney have made out the little heavenly
viSltOr-a visi tor which is so little alter ali,
Tor Its tail, according TO a recent calculation,
is already 100000 miles in length 1t VIII
only be necesS lOr our StargaZers to keep their
time longer IN order to ascertain whether the
sapient predictions regarding the comets
(COggia's) coming and gong and It's behaviour
while visiting Us are verified or not. soon the
Polar star Will lose its interest lOr them, and
neither Of the Clippers will be OF value as means
oftaking knowledge Of the stranger from the
well OF astronomical science The agitating comet
Will be visible to the naked eye, say the astrOnO.
mers, on the 2d ol July, at nalfpast nine O'Clock.
Ii Will then be so we'll defined that to discover 1t
no reference will he needed to planets In its
evening its tail Will be about five degrees
in length. Gradually the nucleus OF The
comet will move toward the south, while
ITS ITS tai % VIII IN increase crease, IN length: About
beyond the northwest horizon, going out OF the
range 0: vision before nlgntiali. The difficulties
OF watching 1t will increase rapidly alter that date.
The tail Ol the visitor Will oe visible in s greatest
length about the 10th inst, when 1t will reach
from just beyo ond the horizon in the northwest to
the Polar star. 1t wril then have the appearance
broaden until 1t fills a large part OF the northern
section OF the heavens Although so large, IL will
not be very conspicuous but will seem like the
Milky Way an immense thin white cloud.
During these changes In its form the astronomers
will carry on a series OF experiments to determine
what Is the structure or constitution OF the TAIL
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
thi. time WITH less yeaem.nce, alleging as his

this time with lesg vehemence, alleging as his
reason that ne c0uld not bear IL and tnat
CHOKING SENSATION IN HIS THROAT
would not allow him to swallow IL. The doctor
persisted, reasoned with him, cosxed him and did
his utmost 10 convince him tnat 1t wOud do him
good. After some time he gave q reluctant con-
sent: nut when 1t Was put 70 his mouth his excite
ment revived, and he protested he could not swal-
low II. He was at last persuaded to take little.
but kent IL III MS mouth as II he could not possibly
get 1t down, ana WIS several times on the point OF
throwing 1t out. At last, by dint OF earnest sOci.
tations, he got II down. and soon he appeared con-
s.deraby calmer and suffered less. A little more
water was given after short time. and then some
tea, and after this he became perceptibly better,
and more willing to obey the DOCTORS injunctions
and take tne neiicne prescribed. He continued
Still to be very nervous and excited, thOu0h much
less 80 than on entering the hospital and fearful
of everything around him.
ONE ALL-ABsORBING IDEA
has taken possession OF him, tha he has got HYDRO
phobia, and is In dreadful danger and It requires
the utmost eXertlons OF che doctor and attendants
Ia calm him. Towards evening he became con-
slderabiy cooler and more resigned and hopeful,
held to-day aud every means adopted to cure the
unfortunate man, or, at least to alleviate his sui
ferlngs, mental and physical. Dr. Knox pro-
to observe OF the symptoms and great
interest is excited as to the possibility of curing
twistle should be cured it Is believed that the
possibility Of curing hydrOphODia VIII be iully es-
tabilshed. 1t IL a curious fact that some OF the
doctors in the neignborhood of Entwistle,s resi-
dence at first refused TO believe in the genuine
ness oil the case, some attriDuting 1t to
NERVOUSNESS AND IMAGINATION,
while others put 1t Gown to dellrium tremens, and
some even put 1t all down to shamming, with a
view To extOrt compensation from ne owner OF
the dog. However. all are now convinced OF iis
reality and are interested in the development and
treatment OF the case.
Entwistle il a widOwer and has his mother and
two children depending on him.
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
SHOCKING OUTRAGE IN wEsTcHEsTER.

francis Osborn, farm laborer, aged thirty,
was arrested yesterday afternoon, near Bronx
ville in the city of YonKers, by Pationan Emery,
on charge OF having perpetrated an atrocIous
criminal assault on Mary Bouchere, a French girl,
OF fourteen years. 1t appears mat Mary, who II
domestic servant In the employ OF lamiy
named Grapaunch, at Bronxv.le. was engaged
raking hay in the orchard, when Osborn scaled
the renee, and, seZing her oy the throat threw
by coming In contact VITA large stone.
In addition TO tins the prisoner struck
her several blows In the lace, completely
closing one eve and otherwise disfgurng her. In
order to accomplish his 1endish purpose the
wretch had to beat his victim into state OF ln-
sensibity, and she now lies IN critical condition.
The prisoner was locked up 10 await the result OF
her Injuries
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
The International Congress for PREY
tiOn.

From the London Times, June 1871
Yesterday an international Congress OF soct \
from various parts Of the world similar to ou
Society Tor the Prevention Of Cruelty to AMI
opened at the rooms OF the Society OF Arts, Il
Harrowby presiding, and there were present U,
Burdett-Coutts and other dis ingulshed peit
including delegates from societies in Amend,
Riers, Brussels Berlin, Boston, Breslau, Card
cutta, Dresden, DarmsUadt, Dundee, Ednpf
Frankfort on Main, Florence, Geneva Haze
the Hague, IL ons, Palermo, St. Petersburgke
Rome, Vienna and many other cities.
The Chairman congratulated those presetr
the occasion and addressed some wOrdsk.
come to the delegates, who had travelled
parts OF the globe TO be present AT the \
the Royai society OF England for the PTI
of Cruelty to Animals. They lelt 10
q great nOnor to De recognized, as
lieved they were, as the parent sOt
that great crusade, and they trusted 1t wo
the beginning OF new era in the entd
While there was much to deplore in the id
OF science to the dis ,overy o. the means II
destruction Of human lie, at the same tin
had the consolation OF seeing how mnch tina
science contributed TO mitigate these ey
memorable ms ance OF this would shortly
Of Russia, and they also remembered how,
the care oil NJ. Dunant, means had been dev
enable the spirit OF DenevOlence to atten(
the field OF battle, and to pour OIL and VIII
the wounds winch science herself had bee
means OF INJECTING. He concluded with
alluslOn to the presence oI ladies, and espt
10 the presence OF noble lady Lady Blu
COutts) who sat beside MN, whose phllantt
Efforts In the cause were well known.
Telegrams containing expressions of sym
with the objects OF the meeting were read
Prince Adalbert OF Bavaria, and from
quarters DIR. Richardson, r. X. s., then prOct
to read q paper on '1he Destruction OF Amin,
Slaughter Houses by Painless MetnOdr y and
papers were read on subjects connected with
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
CRUELTY TO ELEPHANTS

The agen Oh the Society Tor the Preventidv
Cruelty to Animals are ubiquitous and their
mysterious Not only the sparrows in the ps,
but the elephants in the HippOdrome claim
protection of the philozooists, Monday event
Charles Johnson keeper OF the elephants In t
institution was arrested by Ohicer samuel
Fields 'Oi the society for alleged cruelty IN pr
ding the animal III the ear with a sharp
strument. The arrest was made during the
lOrmance Of what Ia termed the elephant ra
and the prOdding was or the purpose OF giving
necessary impetus to the ponderous and s.
gong beasts. The Instrument used was cXhbi
in court and on examination his Honor, Jut
Murray promptly ordered the discharge Of
prisoner.
The New York herald., 1874-07-01

election, andlc<
officer shall only
to the officer sought toS~
shall set lOrth clearly anu UfS~
Tor removal The only point -
think, as to tue Interpretation OF To-
that part Ol the clause land for imprOp~
duct" &c Does tnat imply that The Commissfeo
ers OF Police have the right to remove an Inspector
on the days mentioned only, or have they the
right 10 remove alM u any time ii guilty OF ian,
the word ''and' referred to clearly gave them au-
thority to remove the inspector at any time other
than on tne days specially quoted If improper
conduct was induleed IN or proved. The Court
and jury determined TO otherwise interpret the
meaning of the sentences; but this SIMPLY
taey considered they were entitled to act under
the law. THIS has been determined as an error,
but which, In my opinion, does not constitute u
violation OF the oath OF Office, which distinctly re.
qures the ollca.s to swear or affirm that they Will
support the constitution OF the United states and
the State and carry out the duties Of their office
to the best OF their ability. rhey do not plead
ignorance o. the law. but simply claim tnat IN act
ing as they did, under their manner OF interpret
Ing 1t, they have committed, perhaps, an error OF
Judgment, but have been guilty OF no wilul neglect
or evasion. The indictment under whicn tney
were tried was drawn up under the general law
winch makes every wiul neglect Of duty when
there is no special provision for punishment
that Indictment was not wrongly drawn for
the reason that there is special section
IN the statutes relating TO and covering the
points on which they were tried. This IS TO be
found IN section 8, chapter g. article L. title z
part OF the Revised Statutes (EdmundS editon),
which sets forth that ''il any ofcer on whom any
duty is enJoined in this chapter, in any tute
relating to elections. shall be guilty OF any wilnl
neglect OF such duty, or any corrupt conduct in
tine execution Of the same and be thereon con-
vlcted. he snail be deemed guilty OF misde-
meanor. punishable by fine imprisonment; the
fine in no case to exceed the sum OF $500 nor the
Imprisonment tne term OF one year.n Had they
been indicted and convicted under this section
there can no doubt at all bur tnat their Office
would have become vacated by the conviction.
As 1t is hold dlnerent opinion. and further
am or opinion that they are still Police COmmis-
sloners and Will be until such time their reslg.
nation is accepted by the Mayor. That the Mayor
under the circumstances. has the right TO reap
point these same gentlemen, ! have no DOUBT
whatever; but whet he Will exercise that right
is another question, which ! am not IN position
a
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
The Dogs Death Warrant.

For several weeks Judge Bixby at Essex Mar
ket has been besieged with applicants Tor a death
warrant against some unfortunate OF the cauile
race who has resented the wrongs ol his tribe on
one OF the human species Motners whose inno
who have iallen victims, tnrong the conrt room
and persstentiy and vehementy cemand blood
Ior blood. Tue magistrate usually inquiries II the
dogs were running loose unmuzzled aud AZ such
proves the fact the necessary order ~ issued
Within the last two days some forty dogs have
been thus doomed to destruction.
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
MURDERoUs ASSAULT ON A WIFE.

BosToN, JUNE 30, 1874
desperate attempt was made yesterday by
Marcus y. Ddrick to murder his wife, who had left
nim for alleged cruel treatment, and was working
In a boarding house on washington street. On
entering the house he found MS wife alone, ana
attacked her with knife, nnctlng several severe,
aud, lt is feared, fatal wounds. He was arrested.
The New York herald., 1874-07-01

suburbs Of Staten and Long Islands, wesfcnes-
ter and New jersey daily contribute Their
quota. and among the passeneers by TIE
ferries are generally TO be found much OF that kind
coveted ffty cents. which skain Is exchanged or
sundry drinks Of bad whiskey aud worse tooacec =
worse system can he invented than the pfes9
do not care to know Il. All ask Il thar youI
Just. and do not blame this society or its uckg
President for the faults OF your CITY rulers. ~
spectiully, HENRY BERGH, frekdeI
The New York herald., 1874-07-01

Arrangements are new being perfected for the
first excursion. which fill taKe place on Monday
next July 9. when a large party OF children rom
the five Points VIII DC aiken ron the city 20 kAr-
ttan Beach ~ j.. for iay 0f pleasure aud recrea-
tion. A brass band ana other amusements VIII be
provided. and compiete arrangements have been
maze for feeding the nitle oncA The children will
direction Of Captain Kennedy, who will Assist In
guarding the bOys AM glrls while away IRON their
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
THE POOR oFILpREN,s PICNIC.

rhe trustees OF the fund for giving free excur.
sons to the poor children Of New York desire to
gratefully acknowledge the following conrrbu-
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
ENORMOUS YIELD OF GRAIN.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 1874.
Harvesting has commenced In many parts Of the
State and the Yield VI grain VIII he enormous.
The New York herald., 1874-07-01
THE MAD BRUTES.
Twelve Rabid Ours Killed
Yesterday.
A Case of Hydroph obia i'm Belle
vue Hospital.
Mr.. Bergh Rises to Explain Remedies
and Suggestions.

n is evident pat the dog excitement has by no
means suosided, a. Will oe observed from the long
nst OF communications hereto annexed, and
when form only small part OF the letters vritten
apon the subject. IL would seem, indeed that the
feeling has been rather intensined owing 10 the
number OF mad dogs which have been shot as well
as by the record OF persons who have been bitten
what s true OF New YORK Is $50 true OF our sister
eommunites. People are beginning 70 realize the
eyiis of the situation and are calling upon the au-
thonties TO DO Their duty. There is no question
but that Il h positively dangerous to walk In cer-
tain portions OF the city among the vagrant ours
running at large ard tormented by both hunger and
heat aud the sooner some decided measure II
sdopted oy which the puor suffering orutes can
De driNen out OF existence the better VIII it be Tor
the salety and satisfaction OF the Inhabitants OF
tne clty, who nave right 10 seek protection at
We hands OF The au thoilties.
Twelve Mad Dogs killed Yesterday.
onicer Archibald, Of tne mounted squad. killed q
vicious dog at No. 1919 second avenue yesterday
morning.
An oficer OF the Eighteenth precinct Killed mad
dog yesterday afternoon al Fourteenth ssreet and
avenue A.
Al hal-past eight Yesterday morning mad dog
was shot Dy 0nicer Moran, oi the Fiith precinct,
opposite No. 55 North Moore street
oihcer Damn, OF the Iwenty-seventh precinct,
shot mad dog az nine O'Clock yesterday morning,
0mcer Koran, OF the Thrty-frst precinct. shot
mad dog last evening, IN l0oth street, between
Ninth ana Tenth avenues.
A raDld dog was perforated by Oficer Cooney,
of the ihrtynrst precinct, last evening :, In l0Jtn
street, near Tenth avenue.
A mad dog perished az the hands OF Oricer Doyle
yesterday morning an 'front.' of ls3 ayeoge b.
Officer Dunlap OF the Twenty ninth precinct shot
two mad dogs at No. l0l West Twenty seventh
street last evening.
a mad dog was killed at No 1873 West Seven.
ieenta street last evening by onicer Hat, OF the
Twenty ninth precinct.
mad dog was killed by oricer Lang. OF the
Sixth precinct, yesterday morning, corner o
Read ana Centre street.
Al iorty-hve minutes past ten Yesterday morn
Ing 0Iicer Gardener, o the Iweuty-eghth pre-
cInct, killed mad dog ~ No. 3oa Huason street.
An officer oi the 1wenty-third precinct snot a
mad dog at No. 2of East Eighty second street. yes
Nrday afternoon.