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The Portland daily press., 1875-11-29
THEI PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, NOV. 30. 1875

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate countersigned by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-29

THE famous English organizer of excur-
sions expects to do great stroke of business
in bringing his countrymen and women over
to our centennial next year. His agent in
this country is now arranging the details of
his scheme. Mr.. Cook has, it is said, already
chartered seven steamers to bring over his
army of sight seers, and of course he expects
great crowd. His plan is to bring them first
to Philadelphia, where he will leave them
long enough to ''do'' the exhibition Then
they will be divided into two parties, and
make the tour of the country, one party &C.
ing further and seeing more than the other
and of course paying accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-29

CONGRESS will meet week from TO- day.
The fun will then begin.
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-29

THE enemies of B. NJ. Roberts, Esq, who
resigned the Belfast collectorship, have circu-
lated the report that he was called upon to
take that step as the result of the nyestiga-
tion Of last spring. This IS not the case.
Mr.. Roberts has received no intimation from
Washington that his resignation would be
desirable. 1t was his own voluntary act,
rendered necessary by the increased demands
of his business since the death of his busi-
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-29

DONG GooD. The Secretary of the Cham
Der of Life Insurance reports the amount paid
by twenty-seven companies during the month
of October. 1875, upon policy claims, was
follows, viz:
ror losses Dy death. Observation-Disclosures.
Matured endCwmen.s. s............
The Portland daily press., 1875-11-29
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepteG by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
AT 109 EXCHANGE ST., PORTLAND.
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vance.
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SPECIAL NOTICES one third additional.
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of the State) for $100 per square for first insertion
and 90 square for each subsequent insertion
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-23
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
It O I'll E
Daily Aennebee aournal.
Great Rejoicing at North
AnSOn.
COMPLETION Of the Somerset Rail.
road to that piaca.

Special Despatch to the Daily kennebec Journal
North Arson, December %. There is great re-
joicing here over the completion to this place Of
the Somerset Railroad. The people of this Sec
ton have labored long, and with good deal of
self sacrifice, to accomplish the result which they
to-day celebrate.
The road extends from West Watervil!e, through
Norridgewock, Arson and Madison to North An
son, distance of % miles, and crossing the Ken
nebec river twice by means Of wooden bridges.
The road is built through level country and is
we'll constructed. The people here are now anx-
ous for the building Of the road from West
Waterville TO Augusta, and from there to the sea
at Wiscasset, so continue on to Portland. Then
northward they look TO a connection With the
Lewis & kennebec road from Quebec
The excursion train to-day was heavily loaded
crowd at the depot.
This evening congratulatory meeting was
held, which was addressed by several railroad
men. A ball in honor Of the event is progressing
at Carrabls,ctt Hall.
By Associated Press.I
North AnsoD, December %. This is the open
ing day Of the Somerset Railroad just completed
to this place. An excursion train of eight cars,
loaded with passengers accompanied by the North
Arson band, has just left the depot for Madison,
Noiridgcwock and West Watcryille. The town
is full Of inbilant people.
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ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEW
ENGLAND SOCIETY.
President Grant and other Dis
tingnished Guests Present.
New York. December y.

New York, December y.
The 10th annual dinner of the New England So
cety of this city, tool: place at Delmonco's, to-
night. at o'clock. The 800 members of the so
cety stood until President Barley entered with
President Grant, followed by Vice President APP
pleton Of the New England Society, Gen. Sher
man. Gen. Hawey, Gov. Morgan, Gen. Bartlett
and the Japanese Minister and other guests to the
number of 80.
After short invocation by Rev. ID. Ludlow of
this city, the viands were discussed.
The seat at the guests table occupied last year
by Henry Ward Beecher, was tonight by the
japanese minister kanor Cyrus W. Field and
President White Of Cornell [ University Stewart
l.. Woodford, Collector Arthur, Thomas Murphy
and Col. Borden, president elect of the Society,
occupied seats with the guests, After full dis
cusson of an elegant dinner, President Bailey
made brief speech and made the first toast.
1.-The day we celebrate Bearing their
birthrights proudly on their backs to make a
hazard of new fortunes here. In brief, drawer
choice of dauntless spirits than now the English
bottoms have watt DER did never float npon the
swelling tide king John, act ,, scene |.
Hon Jos. II. Choate responded
2.-"The President Of the United States"
"Wont to speak to the purpose, like an honest
man and a soldier. Much ado about Nothing,
act >, scene 3
President Bailey said "The President responds
in his usual way-wiih golden silence
Hon. George Washington Warren, President OF
the Bunker Hill Monument Society, Chailestown,
responded TO q volunteer sentiment TO Bunker
| Hill.
! 3-"The State of New York" "Upon this
land Of a thousand blessings, which time shall
bring to ripeness. "-llcnry VIII, act ), scene g."
Responded to by President Bailey Gov. Tilden
not being present.
! 1.-The City of New York" "You that are
blamed for 1t alike with us, know you of this tax
alton Henry VII, act |, scene ?.
/ Mayor Wckham sent note returning thanks
! for the honor. President Bailey read congratu-
lations otthc Old Colony Club at Plymouth, Mass,
! ia l1I9.
5.-"Our guests" "Salution and greeting to
YOU all.'-Twelfth night, act j. scene ..
| Responded to by Gen. Horace Porter, who told
a story of the war, much to the delight Of Gems
Grant and sherman.
! G.-"The army and navy There is not now
a rebels sword unsheathed but peace puts forth
t her olive everywhere. We Will our youth lead on
10 higher fields and draw no swords hut what
are sanctifed second King, Henry ", act l.,
! scene 1.
Responded to by Cen. sherman
| President Bailey read a despatch from the Mi
kado of Japan, to his minister to the L. s., TO be
| sRgc and he picseat at the New Eggland dinner,
He then introduced tho japanese minister, kanori,
who rose and was received by all standing and
cheering, including President Grant.
The new President, Col Borden, was then in-
stalled, delivering short address, aud shortly
after the banquet was concluded
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PORTLAND Il OGDENSBURG r. r
Opening Of the Line TO 81. Johns
bury, Vermont.
Large Crowds Line the Koute-An I'm.
pOrtant Connecting Link Between
Portland and the West.

Portland, december -. A St. John.bury spec
al TO the Press, says the first train to St. Johns
bury, over the Portland x Ogdensburg railroad
with the city government of Portland and railroad
officials, arrived at st. Johnsbury at AS p. m
The party was met at the Fabyan House by the
officials of the western division Of the road, and
on arrival at St. ,Johnsbury was received by the
citizens and took up their quarters at tue St
,lohnsbury Hotel. In the evening reception was
given them in the hotel parlors.
Lancaster, December %. The first through
train over the Portland & Ogdensburg railroad
between St. Johnsbury, and Portland, left the for
mer place this morning, connecting at St. Johns.
bury and Lunenhurg. Between the latter point
and the Fabyan House, Carroll, n. H., the trains
run on the track of the Boston, Concord 4 Mon
treal railroad. under contract recently entered
into by the two corporations. Large crowds were
gathered at the stations along the route to greet
the train as it passed. On board were Hon. ii.
Fairbanks, President of the Vt. division, W. ii
Bryant, Gen. Agent, Hon. Calvin Morrill,, Hon.
j. d. Bell, Col A. Jewett. Messrs. Abel, Wead
George and Gould, Directors, and others con-
nected with the construction and management OF
the road. The opening of this connecting link OF
the Portland & Ogdensburg road, thus forming q
trunk line between Portland and the west is re.
garded as an important auxiliary to the business
interests of this region.
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DaIlomell loral Nems.
A Distinction without a Difference.

A Distinction without a Difference.
We learn that the word 'liquor' employed in
news item the other day, when referring to se'z-
ure by the police at our railroad freight depot, is
strongly objected to by parties interested, and we
have been requested to make the necessary cor
recton. 1t is claimed that wrong impression
was given to the public, as the five barrels seized
contained only ale and lager beer; and that the
use Of the word "liquor' made the affair seem
more odious than was necessary under the circnm-
stances. By consulting Webster, the most CON-
mon definition Of liquor will be found to be "spir-
ituous fluids, whether distilled or fermented."
Now we certainly feel disposed to make all due
correction If IA mistake has been made ON our part;
but really it appears evident, according to stand
ard authority, that the word used expresses just
the meaning requisite, either in law or in accord
ance with the rules of intelligent composition. 1t
NAV be argued that the sale Of ale and lager beer
is not quite so reprehensible as the traffic in rum
whiskey gin, &C.; but the law makes no distinc-
ton; and the sooner its benefcent and humane
provisions are recognized and strictly obeyed the
better it will be for the entire community, includ-
ing those who had heretofore been disposed to
violate the statutes of the State and brave their
penalties.
The social gathering in the parlors and halls
Of the IIallowell House, on Tuesday evening, was
one OF pleasurably and profitable interest. Mics
Lizzie g. Norton of Gardiner and Miss Nellie F.
Rowel Of this city, favored the company with sew
eral songs suited to the occasion Misses Florence
A. and Fannie b. johnson of this city, presided at
the piano Our Episcopal friends will derive sat
isfactory remuneration for their labor in naugur
ating festival so enjoyable as we'll as practical
The Bombahook Bugle' is the title of a new
| monthly paper, the first number Of which has just
been issued in this city by Master Z. c. Meservey,
publisher and proprietor. Subscription price Is
cents for six months. 1t may grow into man.
moth daily in time 1t is spicy, well printed and
| neatly arranged sheet, and eyinces commendable
enterprise on the part Of its youthful founder
The thin covering of snow and ice on our high
| ways was considerably demoralized by the pene-
| trating rays of the sun On Wednesday; and until
| another snow storm, wheels will again come into
play, especially on the Li,chfeld road, where the
| snow remained extremely uneven after the last
storm.
Skaters were again out i'll fail force on Wednes-
| day afternoon.
The sun commences travelling northward again
| about this time and the days will soon be mate
| rally heightened
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WARREN LOCALS.
Weather-Po>vder MiIl-Nr. l.. A. Howe
Shoe Factory High Schocl-Congreg ga
tlOnal Society.

Yesterday morning was our coolest, % below.
and in some portions of the town it was colder than
at any time last winter.
The buildings (press and cellarl at the powder
mills, are fast approaching completion, and we
Judge that business there has also commenced, as
we can distinctly hear the grinding of the big
wheels on the materials for making powder.
Last week Mr.. l.. A. Howe was taken to Au
gusta for medical advice. lie was pronounced to
be in sad state Of mind, and was placed in the
Insane Asylum. He has been very active bust
ness man, having worked his way up from com
mon day laborer to the proprietor of the large
shoe shop in Warren, and subsequently in the
same business in Marlboro Mass, where he still
has an interest in some shoe property and fine
dwelling house. For few months his own fami-
" friends have noticed some irregularities in his
conduct but supposed it 10 be only the result
of business cares He grew worse till the factory
hands noticed it. His only idea seemed to be to
make shoes and getting them into Bostoa withsSt
much attention to meeting his bills for help sc.
This was q singular freak for him, as he always
paid his help before anything else. Almost uni
versally has he been Kind TO his family, yet or
two little things made them fear him and think it
best to remove him TO Augusta. 1t is terrible
blow to his devoted wife and family. Not only on
account of his complicated business relations, but
the care of large family is left on her hands.
They. have the sympahics of our people 1t was
feared at first that his condition would deprive
Warren Of an interest that we could lily afford TO
lose. Rice & Hutchins Of Boston, who have acted
as his agents in selling, have concluded to the
shop as usual. Consequently they commenced
this week. We are informed that this factory has
never been doing so well as now. That being the
case there is not much danger Of our losing the
business when good reliable men like Rice &
Hutchins take hold.
A good display of Holiday goods appears in our
stores. We hope all may enjoy what they get and
relax the hardness of money getting and living
during the rest of the year, and give freely to
make many hearts glad and tide over the next
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A remarkable Professional Success.

Among the notable professional men OF this
country who have achieved extraordinary success
is DR.. Il. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, \. y. The prom
inence which he has alta ined has been reached
through strictly legitimate means, and so far,
therefore he deserves the enviable reputation
which he enjoys. This large measure of success
is the result of thorough and careful preparation
for his calling and extensive reading during a
long and unusually large practice, which have
enabled him to gain high commentator, even
from his professional brethren. Devoting his at
tention to certain specialites he has become rec
Dgtized leader. Not 6 few of the rameSies pre-
scrhcd by hin, have, it is said, been adopted and
prescribed by physicians in their private practice.
His pamphlets and larger works have been receiv-
cd as useful contributions to medical knowledge.
lie has recently added another, and perhaps more
important work, because of more general applica-
ton, to the list of his published writings. This
book entitled 1.-The Peoples Common Sense Med
ical Adviser is designed to enter into general
circulation. DIR. Pierce has received acknowledge
ments and honors from many sources, and espec-
tally scientific degrees from two of the first meGi-
cal institutions in the land. dec20-tcod&wlw
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rELE<:RAMSIN GEN ERAL.

Gen. Echogne has been appointed to command
the Spanish army.
The British training ship Goliah, at Gravesend.
wss burned yesterday. 20 lives lost.
Gen. Sherman and President Grant are in New
York.
Cuban sympathizers rejoice over the resignation
Of Valmaseda, Capt. Gen. of Cuba.
Steamship Erin has arrived at n. y.
4 sheriff's jury has decided that Fox, the actor,
is hopelessly insane.
Edwin Forests late residence, Philadelphia,
was yesterday sold for club house, bringing
S9s, 900.
Reports from Dakota say tue Sioux are about
to raid on the whites.
The Catholic church. school and residence in
Patterson, were burned yesterday by AN incendia-
~ fire. Insured.
Reports from San Diego say all is quiet along
the line.
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NEW HAM l'SIii.tF.
4 Desperate Rough.

Manchester, December D. Thomas Deeling,
the New York rough who shot officer Shea in the
head on the night of December :, made desper-
ate assault upon Charles Melen in the jail this ai-
ternoon.
Mellen and Deering occupy a cell together,
Deering had prepared himself with piece Of
SHARP, iron wrenched from his bedsead in the cell,
with which he intended TO kill Charlie. Berry the
turnkey.
Mellen was trying TO inform Berry Of his dan
GER when Deering struck him across the fore
head and face with the iron, inAicting darge.-
Gus wound several inches long. The jail author
tiles were compelled to choke and club Deering
before he would release his hold on Mcllen's
throat. He was finally ironed and placed in a
dungeon. lie intendedito e.caIe from jail if pos
sibe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-23

Pittsburg, December %. The firm of Hoffman
& Co., dstillers, at Butler, in Butler county. Pa
were arrested and brought to this city, to-day,
charged with illicit distilling.
Alexander Harvey and David King are also un-
der arrest, the former being charged with fraud in
connection with the dstillery, and the latter with
fraudulently issuing warehousing bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-23

Folty years experience have tested the virtues
of DR.. Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry, and it is
now generally acknowledged to be the best RENE
dy extant for pulmonary and lung diseases; en-
bracing the whole range from slight cold to a
settled consumption. Were it not for its merits,
it would long since have "died, and made no sign.
50 cts. and 81 bottle, large bottles much the
cheaper. declj-f& w2w
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The Bangor Wing and Courier learns from Hon
Noah Woods, Treasurer OF the European < North
American Railway Co., that the six months in
.erest due on the city lean &c 100000 10 thft
road, the first Of January lS7G, is provided for,
and will be promptly paid at the agencies in Ban
gor, and Boston. The First National Bank will
pay in Bangor We also learn from Mr.. Woods
that the six months interest the city loan to the
d. 4 p road, due Oct. l-t, was paid promptly
through the First National Bauk. The interest
the b. x p. note for So, oo0 he'd by the city
and the interest to Jan. l-t, 1876, the 100000
notes held by the Bangor Savings Bank, have also
been paid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-12-23

BUFFALO; Y. y February, 1879,
JAAEs /. FELLOWS, EsQ.-DEAR SIR: Please
forward another lot of your Syrup of Hypophos'
phtes.
have used other preparations of Iypophos-
phtes mot being able to procure this), but they
do not compare with yours, which | think is the
best medicine for the nervous system ever used
| viii aid you all car personally and through
the press. as | believe it cannot he too widely
known. Yours truly, W. T. HoRNER.
Editor and Publisher OF Buftalo journal.
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Chicago. December %, 1878.
Flour-extra spring 00a6 80.
Wbeat-So. spring cash ae6l4; esha- Feb;
SKA Jan.
Corn-No. ?, mixed, cash -4I-s-; Jan. ASK !;
4GIa-Dec.
Oats-No.2 Q, ABBY cash; Feb. G0Ha-. Jan. s0h
Rye-No. Q, aG611.
Barley-No.2 spring s5-a- cash: SKA Jan.
Dec. SKA.
Dressed Hogs-s Gea7 70,
Pcik-l9 l0-a-- cash; 10 I;ti ai9 10 JAN; ~ 3TS
Feb; 10 l0al9 Is Dec.
Lard IL 90 ALI 22K cash; II a7Ha - Jan. ;
IL 40 al2 42k Feb. M
Bulk Meats shoulders 1ha-; short rib mid
l0Rax; short clear mid 10ka-.
Hams - bs average a..
Whiskey-l10-a-.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, -o5Is; wheat do tx
a..
Receipts 900 dour: 81 600 wheat; II corn,
1900 oats; 5000 rye; 1900 barley.
Shipments---9c0o hour; IS O0c wheat; Sa,000
corn: 1900 oats: 900 barley: 90, rye.
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been paid.

4 good story Is told of a well-known Methodist
minister in Belfast, lately Their church bell hav
ing become injured, it necess airy 10 replace it
with new enc, and as the society is not wealthy
one, the citizens were invited to contribute for the
purpose. The matter was referred to before one
Of the leading sellers of the city, and be WAS
joculaily asked if he had contributed anything
lie sneeringly replied no, but added that he would
DO SO If the clergyman would come TO hi saloon
and collect It, This offer coming to the cars Of
the minister, he took the rsm-seler at his word
visited his saloon, told him what he came for ard
took the contribution. Then turning to that as
ton.hed Individual he said in substance "Y Dung
man, take the advice Of an old man. Seek God
and stop serving the devil by keeping a rum-shop.
Il is evident that brother - believes IN using
the devils agent. to fight the devil wi'h.- Bangor
Wing.
On FRIDAY last Mr.. Peter Gabriel, resident of
Perry, Me-, arrived in New York en- route for
Philadelphia, and while passing through Canal
ssreet, about o'clock in the afternoon, he met
old friend mayed Charles Tweed, whom he had
known for twelve years, and who had formerly
been in business in Maine. Tweed was delighted
to see his old friend, particularly rs he was going
10 Philadelphia also, and it would be so pleasant
for them to travel together. lie volunteered to
carry his old friends vaise, and Mr.. Gabriel cou-
scnted. The old friends walked toward the felly,
and when they arrived at West street Tweed had
particular engagement in liquor store on the
corner, and entered the place, still carrying his
friends valise. telling Gabriel that he would meet
him at the Dcsbrosses Street Ferry in time 10 take
the train for PHILADELPHIA. Gabriel went TO the
ferry, and waited patiently until the last boat had
left, and as Mr.. Tweed did not make his appear
ance he became satisfied that be had been robbed.
He made his way TO the Leonard Street Police
station, and reported the fact, to Captain Catirey,
the Fifth Precinct, informing him that besides
clothing the valise contained $3.50 in cash.
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Dtf1.

In Springfield, Mass, 18th inst, a. the residence
of her .on-in.law q. N. Parsons. Mrs. Mary Il. Tn.
derwood, 70 years and months, formerly of Hal
lowell Me.
In Portland, 2lst inst, Mrs. Ellen NJ, wife OF
Hiram c. Jordan, and daughter of the late Joel L.
and Lydia Hersey, aged Al years, 20 months; 2lst
inst, William H., son Of Henry W. aud Lizzie Z.
Straw, aged years, months, days.
In Cape Elizabeth, 2lst inst, Maria l.. daughter
OF George and Eliza beth Allen, aged II years.
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A Fact Worth Knowing.

Severe colds settled on the Breast or any disease
of the Throat and Lungsf If so go to your drug
gist and get bottle of Boschee's German Syrup.
This medicine has lately been introduced from
Germany, and is selling on its own merits. The
people are going wild over its success, and Drug
gists all over our country writing of its won
derful cures among their customers. If you wish
20 try its superior virtue, get Sample Bottle fol
10 cents. Large size bottle % cents. Three doses
will relieve any case. Try it.
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