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The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

Our Fryeburg correspondent writes that
Mrs Roberts of this city gave several selections
from the poets and dramaters before large
audience in that town last Monday evening.
Mrs, RS ability as a reader received high COM
pliments.
The funeral of the late Joseph Short took
place Yesterday afternoon from his late resi-
dence. Mr.. Short has been member OF An
Gent Brothers Lodge No. 4, Odd Fellows, for
thirty years. The flag on Odd Fellows Hall
was at half mast in his honor.
B. f. Tozier, who died in North Anson the
Sd inst, was one of the Oldest printers in this
state. He was born in Fairfield in 1907, and
was the third child of the late John Tozier of
that place. At an early age he commenced
the study of law, but was not admitted to the
bar, choosing the life of a printer instead.
Richard NJ. Jones, recently of the Oak Grove
Seminary, vassalboro', is to open his new
school in Philadelphia. on the Sd of February
next. The institution is to be known as the
William Penn Charter School foe Boys. and
was founded by Penn. The trustees have o
large fund, excellent accommodations, and the
best appliances for modern education will be
supplied.
Prof, Edward S. Morse of Salem, Mass, has
been engaged to deliver course of three lect-
ures in Bangor upon ''The Theory of Evolu
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
RuSiness Notes.

The Lewiston Machine Company have de-
clared a semi-annual dividend of four per cent,
payable on and after Jan. LIST.
Messrs Little & Beane of Lewiston say they
have not sold their express line from that place
to Portland and Boston, as has been announc-
ed.
The value of Names crops this year is esti-
mated at 1927, $685. 1856; ,sO6 800 tons of hay were
cut, and 3o29,O7l bushels of potatoes were
raised.
The lumber merchants of Gardiner estimate
that considerably more lumber is sent by rail
from that city than is sent by sea- So the
amount of lumber sent out can fairly be given
at &c, 100000 feet. The largest shippers are the
Hennebec Land and Lumber Company, who
send this year 40 cargoes, of 1886, 100 feet from
their mill in Augusta. The Hallowell Granite
Company, in addition to what they send by sea
this year, load 300 cars, 5000 tons, and by scow
to Bath, 12l tons, making total of 1880.
The Goodall mills in Sanford are running on
full time, manufacturing many carpets and
robes, all of which find ready sale. Mr..
Goodall is filing up his third mill with ma
chinery, which will soon be in full operation.
Messrs. NJ. w. Emery g. Co. have commenced
running their steam shoe factory at Springvale.
The prospect for much building in that place
next spring is good.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

nrieI JOuim$s.
At special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen, held yesterday, an insane
woman was sent to the Insane Asylum at
Augusta.
The deputy sheriffs were busy yesterday
serving writs, as it was the last day on which
they could be served for the January term of
court.
A number of gentlemen from this city go to
Boston to-day to attend the opera. -
1.-THE Moravian arrived at Liverpool yesterday.
Chambers Band played for the college exhi-
bition at Bowdoin Monday night, and next
Friday they are engaged at Rockland.
Some one stole fine overcoat from john ID.
Dodge, Monday night.
Quite delegation of knights Of Pythias of
this city propose to attend the grand installa-
ton ball of the Lodge in Gardiner, on the
evening of January 9TH.
The Montgomery Guards have engaged City
Hall for ball, the goth of January.
Mr.. Albert Noyes, president of the Maine
Poultry Association, thinks thot the next exhi-
bition will be the most successful the Society
ever held. .
The Peep o. Day is to be brought out in this
city soon by the Catholic Union.
The Allan Line sailing ship Pomona arrived
yesterday, with freight for Canada.
The Grand Trunk has adopted new plan to
prevent the conductors from knocking down."
By the new arrangement, which went into
effect last week, the conductors act simply as
guards, and ticket agent accompanies each
train and takes up tickets and sells tickets to
those who require them.
The tugs W. II. Scott and Chas. A. Warren
went to Kennebunk yesterday to tow the ship
Ocean King to the mouth of the river, where
she will prepare for sea. She will go to New
York and load for San Francisco.
The Christmas festival of the Eigh street
Sabbath school will come off on Thursday
evening instead of Friday, as first given out.
Send in refreshments on Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Oliver Gerrish and wife will celebrate
their golden wedding on the 10th proxlmo.
Mr.. Edward Lanes horse attempted to climb
over a wagon on Middle street yesterday after
noon, dragging after him the sleigh to which
he was attached. He was but partially sue
cessful.
Santa Klaus was round with an umbrella
yesterday afternoon, collecting his gifts for the
little ones assifs4% H sln t5.
A man was found on Cumberland street last
evening lying on the sidewalk in fainting fit.
He had fallen and hurt his head He was
taken to the police station and kindly cared for.
Two boys were arrested last evening for
stealing bread, and they didn't need it either
The sidewalks were denounced as decisions
and snares by prudent people last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

The MUsEUM.-The bad weather last even
ing caused small house at the Museum. The
Geneva Cross was given with fewer imperfec-
tons than on the evening before, and the &C.
tors did much better. Mr.. Rowe shows an inn
proyement in enunciation. Miss Chippendale's
Martagon is very clever piece of acting, well
conceived and carried out, aud worthy of high
praise. Mr.. Calder was excellent as Cornicbet.
especially in the fourth act. Mr.. Bascomb does
well as Moineau, and Mr.. Lonsdale is a good
demoralized garde mobile. Thescenery reflects
great credit upon Mr.. Richards, the new scene
painter.
Thursday evening Mcawber versus Keep will
be put on for one representation only, affording
Mr.. Rowe an opportunity to appear in his great
speciality of Mcawber.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
The Churches and Sunday Evening En-
tertninments.

tertnlnmcnts.
Mr.. EDITOR: The cry has gone forth al
over the land against Sunday theatres and con-
certs, and all good citizens rejoice; for what
ever else we may say about Sunday, it is,
confessedy, a day of quiet rest and an oppor-
tunity for worship. But are our churches
blameless in this regard? Let us see.
Two years ago some of our citizens ar
ranged for Sunday evening preaching at City
Hall. All the expenses were paid by private
subscription, even to the printing OF the
hymns. Several clergymen preached, in their
urn, and always to vast audience Of hushed
and reverent hearers, hunaering Tor the
peculiar peace and plenty that always come
upon vast concourses of worshipers. Sud-
denly it was announced that city clergyman
would not keep his appointment. Two or
three others were besought to fill The place, and
each one, without excuse or explanation, re-
fused to help carry on the work. make this
statement with specific knowledge of all
the facts and no man will assume to dispute
or doubt it.
What, then, shall be said of the denuncia-
ton of Sunday evening meetings for other pur-
poses than worship when the professed follow
ers of the Great Preacher refuse to speak to
the multitude vino hold their hands to them !!
If there is any justification for the conduct of
the representatives of several of the rich and
leading churches in this city as to Christian
lecturing and preaching, it certainly ought to
be attempted; for to the bulk of the eople who
have thought this subject over, and especially
recall the above circumstances, the whole mat
ter seems to be the strangest and most de-
FAINT disregard of all the uses and opportuni-
ties of Christian worship. &Al X.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
sovERErcNs OF INDUsrnY.-As will be

SovEREIGNs OF INDUsTRY.-As will be seen
by advertisement in another column there will
be free public meeting at City Hall this eve
ming. The meeting will be addressed by Mr.
VIM. II. Earle, of Worcester, Mass, President
of the National Council, also Vice President
Davis of Nashua, N. H., and others, in rela.
ton to the objects of the order No distinction
as regards rights and privileges of this order
are made on account of sex. creed, race or ma
tionality. As this is movement in which
working men and women are particularly in
terested the hall should be filled to hear the
statements of the gentleman.
A State Council will be organized this after
noon by Mr. Earle.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

A SPECIAL PREMIUM.-In the window OF j.
r. Lunt & Co.'S store is to be seen a splendid
toilet set. to be offered at the coming Poultry
Show by Fred Atwood of Winterport, as
special premium for the best collection Of
pouter pigeons in quality, and number OF va
rieties, owned and exhibited by citizen OF
Maine. The toilet set will be on exhibition al
the store to-day. The vases of the set are OF
Bohemian glass, and are gilded very Hastily
r. will be premium worth receiving.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.



As the o'clock train on the Grand Trunk
was passing the transfer station at Fish Point
last evening, the engineer discovered some
thing on the track, but a short distance aheal.
He reversed his engine, but as the train was
under good Roadway the engine could not be
checked in time, but struck the object which
proved to be horse and carriage. The horse
was instantly killed while the wagon was
pushed one side by the engine, and the occu'
pant Mr. VIM. Doherty of Scarboro, thrown
out, but escaped with only broken arm. 1t
appears that he had lost his way and supposed
that he was nearing Vaughan's bridge He
did not see the train until it was upon him.
The collision threw the engine from the track
and slightly injured the fireman. The engine
was replaced on the rails and the train arrived
in the depot about an hour late. Officers Bell
and Lawton took Mr.. Doherty to the police
station where DR.. Merrill set his arm.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
GOFhann.

Mrs. Mary H. Mcclellan, wife OF Lewis Nc
Lellan, esq, whose death was announced
in the PRESS of Tuesday morning, was very
estimable lady, greatly beloved in the COM
munity and one whose influence in the circle
where she moved will be greatly missed. She
died in the triumphs of Christian faith. We
bespeak for her deeply afflicted husband the
sympathies of all. -
The Sunday school of the Methodist church
will hold its annual exhibition Thursday even
ing, Dec. oath. The school is in very flour
ishing condition under the efficient manage
ment of Mr. r. G. Harding. A fine time is
ont;cipatod
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
DIR. ., ID. Howe's American Milk cure iss

Dr. q, ID. Howe's American Milk Cure fss
Consumption.
Those suffering from weak or liberated lungs
or tubercles, will realize great benefit in expec-
torating freely the tough phlegm or mucus from
the lungs, air cells, bronchi or windpipe, throat
or head; diminishing the frequency of cough;
general increase of strength throughout the
system; stoppage of night sweats and pains,
and feelings of weakness around the ankles,
legs, shoulders. etc., cessation of cold and
chi!ls, sence of suffocation, hard breathing and
paroxysms of cough on lying down or arising
in the morning. All these distressing symptoms
sra61ally and surely disappear by the use OF
the above medicine. Sold at retail by all
Druggists. w. F. Phillips & Co.. wholesale
oropfc
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

TEMPERANCE notwithstanding the rain
last evening good audience was present in
Chestnut street vestry, anil a very profitable
and interesting meeting continued until half
mast nine. There will preaching meeting al
Allen Mission, and the urion temperance
meeting at Plymouth church tonight. H. NJ
BRYANT, the very able reform lecturer, will
sneak at the Plymouth church. The next
meeting at Chestnut street will be on Thursday
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

LOYAL LEGION OF MAINE.-A number Of
the members of the Loyal Legion of this state
held meeting at the Falmouth yesterday.
The meeting was entirely of social nature,
and no business was transacted. The only
members present from out of the city were
Gen. Chamberlain of Brunswick, Gen. Smith
of Bangor, and Capt Follinsbee of Lewiston.
The meeting adjourned to Monday evening,
when larger attendance is hoped for. The
members will either unite with the Massa-
chusetts Commandery, or establish State
COmmandery,
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
Municipal Court.

JUDGE MOhhIos
TUEsDAY.-Jobn Collins, Thomas Flaherty and
Arthur Smith. Intoxication. Fined $50 each with
COSTS Paid
John o'Freil. Open shop on Lords day. Fined
SO with costs. Paid.
John E. FAIRY. obscene AMI indecent language.
Discharged
Peter V. McCue. Obscene and indecent language.
Fined S5 with costs. Paid.
VIM. Crow and James Clary. Larceny. Sixty
days.
John X Martin. Search and seizure. Discharged.
Cliffords.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

OFFICERS ELECrED.-At the annual meet
ing of Mount Vernon Arch Chapter, held
Monday evening, the following officers were
chosen:
Frank E. Allen, High Priest; VIM. E.
Gibbs, King; Leander W. Fobes, Scribe;
Charles Fobes, Treasurer; John S. Harris,
Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
Superior Court.

Superior Court.
DECEMBER CIVIL TERM. 1S74-sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
TuEsDAY.-A. A. Strout VS.. ID. M. Stewart. Ac-
ton to recover for professional services Verdict ior
plaintiff for sos.
Strout & Gage for plaintiff.
Hale for defendant.
Adams VS.. McFarlane. Action to recover the valne
OF some grindstones. On trial.
Us, Abbott-Howard s. Cleaves for plaintiff.
Putnam for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

WARDS OPERA HoUsE.-Ward did lot have
large house last evening. The programme
was the same as the evening before, and was
well received. Clarke is a good comedian, and
the farce of 'The Dime Novel; gives him an
excellent chance to "show himself" The
drama of ''The Wizard Skiff F" was we'll put
on. Mr.. Morgan has painted some fine scenery
for this piece, and it is presented in good shape
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

FIRST BAPTIST FAIR.-We have rarely if
ever seen finer assortment Of fancy articles
suitable for Christmas and holiday presents,
than those which are TO be offered for sale by
the ladies of the First Baptist Society, on this
and tomorrow afternoons and evenings. DON'T
fail to call at the vestry and examine them.
You will be sure to purchase.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

MILITIA MATTERs.-General Chamberlain
and several members of his staff had an infor.
NAL conference in this city yesterday, taking
into consideration the militia system of the
state, which is believed to be very faulty. Moth
ing definite was agreed upon, but it is probable
that members of the staff will appear before
the Legislature next month to ask for some
modification of the present law. 1t is claimed
that the law is cumbersome and contradictory
and that it leads to divided responsibility and
conflicting authority.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

Is money tight? then economic BY using
instead of Soap. Sold by grocers. dc23"3t
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

STEAMER ARRIvAL,-The Allan mail steam
rPolynesan, Capt. Brown, from Liverpool
the 18th, arrived here yesterday morning with
y cabin and "A steerage passengers. She brings
@ full cargo.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

GRAY.-The ladies of the Congregational cir
Gle of Gray will hold levee for the benefit of
the society on Christmas evening. An oyster
supper and other refreshments will be served.
The music will be furnished by the Gray Brass
Baud, which is making excellent progress I'M
der the leadership of Mr.. j. T. Merrill. All
ara invited
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

REWARD OFFERED.-A reward of $500 is
offered for the detection, conviction and pun
ment of the incendiary who set fire to George
d. Jost's house on November 10th and Deem
Der 9th. The offer stands good for one year.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

E. SruRGIs & Co. are selling their Christ
mas presents cheaper than any other firm in
town. Call and find out for yourself.
dec9eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

WHY has SOZODONT become the staple
Dentr,fice of America? Simply because it is
impossible to use it. even for week.. without
perceiving its hygienic effect upon the teeth,
the gums and the breath. d&wlw.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

THE sale of oil paintings at 96 Exchange
street will be continued to-day, at and p.
m. We understand some rare bargains were
secured yesterday. rfE
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

WHERE TO BUY, AND WHAT TO BUY.-Read
the advertisement headed "X' in this days
paper.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

| CHANGE OF THE.-On and after January
| list the steamer for PASSPORT and st. John will
| leave Portland at o'clock, instead of g. as at
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

Mrs. MANCHESTER, the well known ply
stefan, will return to Portland the last week in
nacom
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

FoR a present, handsome toilet set or work
box. eentleman's toilet set or smoking set, all
to be found at j. E. Sturgls & Co.'S.
dec0eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

FRENCH CLOTH GLOVES, a nice article, at
Charles Gusts & Co.'S, 1913 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

NOTHING ELSE WILL ANswER!-If you are
boarae, have a cold. or a hard cough, ask your
druggist for Hales Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Take nothing else. 1t is the one sovereign
remedy for all complaints Of the throat and
lungs. Crittenton's, 9th Avenue. Sold by
all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute:
dec19d&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

MEMS GLovEs-A large stock of all sizes,
at Charles Gusts 8 Co., 493 Congress street
del u
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

New Advertisements To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
i ortiand Catholic Union-City Hall.
NJ. G. M.-Associatlon Lecture.
The Ladies of the First Baptist Society
SPECIAL NOTICES.
For the Holidays-P. M. Frost.
$4,000 Reward-Stephen Crowell.
Bargains in Holidays Goods-Nrs S. j. Cloush's.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Il Money Tight-Isaac Rabbits.
Mrs Observation-Disclosures.
Where to Buy-Read Advertisement Y.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Samuel H. Barrows-Municipal Bonds. ae
wanted-Agents.
Wanted Solicitors.
English Holly-A. Lowell.
Removal-Geo A. Hunt & Co.
Plenty of-Josiah L. Bostons.
Books for the Holidays-Dresser, Mcclellan q Co
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

JUST received, fine lot of bronze, Russia
leather. marble and abalaster goods, at j. E.
Sturgis & Co.'S, junction Free and Congress
streets t-A' -@e. .a- dec9eodI
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

GET one of those sentinel whist counters at
J. E. Sturgis & Co.'S, to 60 with a pack OF IL
Illuminated cards. dec9e0dtf
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

UNDER SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, all qualities,
as low as the same qualities can be sold by any
one, at Charles Gusts & Cos, 1913 Congress
street. Oclu
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

Mrs. s. j. Clough on Free street, corner of
Centre, has full line of Christmas goods. She
keeps good line of ladies Hosiery and fancy
goods, which she offers at low prices. Give
har call
The Portland daily press., 1874-12-23

Coal is good thing to have at this season of
the year, and, as money is hard to get, persons
are DESTROYS to get all they can for the least
money Parties who take this view of matters
would do well to call on Rich & Judkins, and
get their prices and look at their samples of
coal They have full stock of all kinds and
are willing to sell it at low prices Orders
promptly attended to-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-10-22

Tag STATE FAIR-AN ADDITIONAL ATTRAo-
rIoN.-We have not oyerdrawn the state
mept as to the prospects OF the Far next
week, The officers are as busy as they can
wei, be In adding TO the already unusual list
of entries and in making the final arrange
ments for the exhibition. The work OF
cleaning and policing the grounds has al
ready commenced, and will he finished en-
tirely on Saturday.
In addition to the list of attractions men,
toned ia the Dispatch yesterday, we may
state that the corps OF cadets from the Nir-
einia Military Institute will visit Richmond
during Fair-meck. General Williams G.
Wickham, vice-president Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company, has rendered
the use OF four passenger coaches to the Ca
diets from Goshen to Richmond. The
coaches will be attached to The eX'
press train on Monday night, reach
Ing this city on Tuesday morning
at 4:4O O'Clock. They will probably
be under the escort of the First regiment,
Colonel johnson commanding, during their
visit. and will remain in Richmond until
Friday piphl ut $50 O'Clock, when they viii
return TO Goshen. The coaches will be TOR
the erclssice Use Of the corps and officers,
md the cadets who do not avail themselves
of General Wickham's offer, and who may
come BY any other train, will be charged
full rates. Colonel w. G. knight, president
of the State Agricultural Society, to whom
General Wicknam made the offer OF The Spe.
ciaI coaches from Goshen to Richmond and
sseturp, was engaged yesterday In MAKING
some Of The preliminary arrangements for
the reception and entertainment OF the Ca
EofS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-10-22
BY N. NJ. Lee, Auctioneer,
No, 10l4 Main STREET

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A DE-
~ SIRABLg Lot, WITH TWO FRAMED
TENEMENRs THEREON. on TIRE sOJJrH
SIDE OF LEIGH STREET nEAR THE coz.
NER OF HENRY STREET, IN TIE CITY o.
RICHMOSD, At AUETlON.-Pursuaut TO a de-
cree Of the Circuit Court of the city o. Richmond
man and Others / Will, Us special c0ml1i3sionrr
named in said decree PR coed 10 SELL on the prem.
ises at public auction, 90 MONDAY the 26'h day
of October 1874, at x O'Clock p. N thar desir,
BILE LOT OF GROUND located as shove described
fronting 81 feet on Leigh street ana runniUg bach
III feet TO an alley. There are TWO TENE-
MENTS ON this .ot aud they win bp sold separated,
and the lot divided IL deemed advisable
TERMS OF SALE: One-fCurth cash: the residue
In equal lnstalments AZ Elk. tweiye. and eighteen
cenLum per annum ADDED ard the legal tile re-
tanned by the court until The entire purchase nory
Is plit. r. p. TURNER
&C 2I-tds Spccl,l commissioners
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-10-22
LOCAL. MATTERS.

p,r,,u.r. CONVENTION OF THE sfsxA Shi
~. ryan,ry The Biennial Convention OIL
sr,e SIGMA Chi Fraternity has brongih auious
enc oy,ite q, large number OF young men, whe
are uuartered at the Exchange. ln's o!san''
cation consists Of chapters estasi'shen 49,. III Wv
rious colleges throughout the aln . ,us
STATES. Il Is the first conTenton t"aS va
Aeen held in the South since the war. rys,'
teen delegates were present at the opening,
...h;,s = nnnber more are expected 10 sle
carly morning trains OF today. In. ,1"0"
ing chapters are Mt present rcpresep''M Z
aIpha. Ohio WESLEYAN College; w. va.
E,acEedorn; Gamma Gamma. kandotpa MA
cnn college. II. Southland: Zcta, Washtng'
fon.Yse University, II. l.. DutouiS hapPs,
university at Lewisburgb, +. q. Leea
7 nmbds. University of Indiana, John NC
Mi,lin: *. Indiana Asbury University, W.
Greer: Omicron, Dickinson College, f.
Frvsincer: Rho, N. w. c. university,
/. NeSbsrger; Sigma Sigma: Hamp-
Tau. Rosnoke College, F. II. Chalmers
Epsiion, University of Pennsylvania, George
Ogden, ,Jr.: Phi, Lafayette College, 4. T.
,Jalnes: Psi, Richard Jesse, University o.
Virginia; Omega, d. c. Rheil, North
western University; Bets, q. Z. DAVIS
Wooster University.
Permanent officers were elected ana staho
ing committees appointed.
The meeting bids fair to be one OF un
usual interest. The session will close WIZ
a complimentary banquet Friday night.