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The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
The Liquor Agency.

As stated in Mondays issue, the case of
State VS.. William Weeks, Liquor Agent, was
taken up in the police court yesterday morning.
The number of spectators wasnot large Hon.
Bion Bradbury appeared for the prosecution,
Ira Witham, ESQ.,, being the complainant, and
Hon. 7. B. Reed for Mr.. Weeks.
Mr.. Weeks admitted the sale charged, but
justified his action on the ground that he was
the legally appointed agent of the city. The
records of the Board Of Mayor and Alderme
were put in. 1t was also proved in defence
that Mr. Weeks was in 1873 appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the Aldermen, as Mr..
Witham claims should have been done in 1875,
and no successor has been chosen except Mr.
Weeks.
Mr.. Reed argued that by the city charter the
Mayor and Aldermen acted as one body; and
made citations from the charter in confrma-
ton Of his views All officers were appointed
by the Board pg;or to 1866 In 1866 statute
declared that the Mayor should appoint, with
the advice and consent of the Aldermen, all
officers. In 1871 that statute was changed, and
the Mayor might appoint; which he contended
left both methods open. The Mayor might
appoint with the advice Of the Aldermen, or
the Board might appoint This argument COW
cred the whole ground, even if the place in
question was an office and the statutes of 1866
and 1871 applied. Mr.. Reed further argued
from sec. g. chap. q of the Revised Statutes
that the agent was from legal point of view
an employe of the city and not an officer.
Such, also, was the idea of the Trainer of that
section. Consequently the law of 1866 was not
applicable. If it was, then sec. 25 of chap. 8,
also applied, and the agent being 'subordi-
nate officer" if an 'soficer'' at all, must hold
over from 1873 for the law declares that every
subordinate city officer shall hold over until
his successor is chosen and qualified.
Mr.. Bradbury, in behalf of MIR. Witham,
said it was evident from the records which had
been read that this question had been a dis.
puted one for long time, and lawyers differed
about it now. He commended that by law and
by the city charter the Mayor had certain rights
and powers, and his agreeing action was essen
tial to the appointment of Mr.. Weeks. The
law Of 1866 applied to the case. and the change
from '.shall" to 'smay" in thu revision Of 1871
was of no effect so far as this ease was con-
cerped. To show that the agent held an office,
Mr.. Bradbury quoted the list of definitions
which appeared in the Argus. Sec. % of chap.
3 did not. in his opinion, apply to this case
and Mr.. Weeks did not hold over.
Judge Knight reserved his decision.
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Municipal Court.

MISUNDERSTANDING Tierney, Dennis ODonnell
Joseph Conway, Patrick Murphy, james II. McKen
zie' James Burns and Frank L. Turner. Intoxica.
ton. Fined 50 each with costs.
Thomas Nj. Thomas. Intoxcation, Thirty days
Committed.
Dennis Kelley. Open shop on the Lords Day
Fined $40 with costs. Paid.
John Fay. Assault and battery. Fined $40 with
costs. Paid.
John Fay. Assault and battery. Fined $40 with
costs and ordered to recognize to State with surees
IN sum OF $50 to keep this peace six months.
Williams. Clifford a Clifford
Mary Tighe Vagabond. Thirty days. Commit
ted.
Bridget Harey. Common drunkard. Thirty days.
Committed.
Charles y. Paine. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Paid.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

Mr.. Robert Clark, the saloon man III Fluent
Block, was thrown from a carriage at the
Eastern depot yesterday, and mad his face
badly cut.
At the conclusion of the fireworks MONDAY
the Bangor company visited the residence of
Mr. Allen Moulton. Chandler's Band and the
Bangor Band rendered Mr.. Moulton serenade.
The schooner Fannie A. Bailey, lying at
Merrilps wharf, was broken into Monday and a
lot of Clothing stolen.
The Ocean Insurance Company have de-
clared semi-annual dividend of per cent,
payable on and after July 9th.
A hearing of the Boston & Maine road on
the petition for bridge over State street will
be had by the City Government next Satur-
day at 8 p. m.
Daniel Small of Freeport, 81 years of age,
took his first ride on railroad yesterday. He
came over the Grand Trunk to this city to visit
his son.
The Allan mail steamer Sarmatian, from
Liverpool for Quebec. passed Farther Point
Monday at 10 o'clock a. No., with SO cabin and
874 steerage passengers.
The Allan mail steamer Prussian, from
Quebec, arrived at Liverpool Tuesday morning.
Congress street and Pine street M. E. Sab
bath schools and Societies will unite on their
annual excursion TO Long Island to-day. Cole
furnishes the music
All past and present members of II P. 81. S.
are reminded to meet at Custom House wharf
at 10 o'clock this morning, there to take the
Express for Cushing's Island. Weather not
permitting. the reunion will take place at the
same hour Thursday.
Mr.. Edward s. Williams will speak to night
at Newbury street church. Admission free.
ALI are invited.
The happess man in Portland Monday was
denizen of Parsonsfeld. who came TO town
with six live foxes to sell. He pestered the
''old sho'man' on Exchange street for
everal hours, trying to close a bargain
with him for the foxes at $40 pair,
compelled the dispenser of slong drinks on
the corner to promise to sell them to the Eng.
fish steamship officers in the fall, saw the
Crcassian girl for the loan of them, and went
home before the fireworks.
A boy named Jerry Dugan was arrested
yesterday for stealing $14 from O'Day's store
on Danforth street.
Our hotels were crowded Monday. The
Preble had IT'S arrivals, the City Hotel $50, and
the others were equally well filled.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07


The game of base ball between the Hay
makers and Mountaineers on the Western
Promenade attracted nearly 5000 persons. The
game was called at o'clock and was quite in
teresting for one or two innings. The Hay
makers were much the better players though
and won the prize ($25) by score Of IA to 8.
In the afternoon upwards of 1000 persons
gathered on the Western Promenade to witness
the game between the Resolutes of this city
and the Androscoggins Of Lewiston, for prize
of $75. The Resolutes played an excellent
game, but their opponents were sadly out of
practice as the score shows. The Resolutes
won by score of 16 to 4. A crowd of roughs
who followed the Androscoggins from Lewis
ton made themselves generally disgraceful.
At every tdecislon of the refesee which was
against the Lewiston club they would boot and
howl in the most disgraceful manner. Mr..
Chas. Foster performed the duties of umpire in
very acceptable manner.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

ACCIDENTS afternoon Oracle
Deering, daughter of John w. Deering. who
resides on Deering street. went into one of the
neighbours yards to play, and in some way
pulled heavy iron vase over on her. 1t was
feared she was seriously injured.
Last evening as Mr.. j. L. Kimball was
standing in the doorway of his saloon on Elk
change street. he reached in his pocket to take
out his handkerchief, and in so doing pulled
his revolver out on the sidewalk 1t was dis
charged as it struck the sidewalk, and the
cartridge entered his right leg just below the
knee, DR.. Foster was called and extracted
the cartridge, and it is thought that the wound
will not prove dangerous.
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YORK COUNTY.

IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE.-This afternoon
at p. M, the valuable property lying between
Congress, Grove and Portland streets, belong
ing to the estate of VIM. Parker, will be sold
by order of administrator. The property con-
sists of about 10000 square feet of land with
several buildings thereon. The property is
valuable, and capitalists should attend the sale.
Immediately after above sale will be sold the
lot on corner of Congress and Weymouth SITS.
See advertisement
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

FIRST REGMENT.-We understand that
several of the officers of the First Regiment of
Maine Infantry had an informal consultation
Monday while in this city, and concluded to do
their utmost to have regimental muster near
this city this fall for drill. Those advocating
the project expressed desire to have the regi-
mental officers in charge, and make it an occa.
sion of work rather than parade. The
expression of the officers is understood to be
generally favorable.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

MAMMOTH STRAwBERRIEs.-Mr Johu Ole.
son. 265 Spring street, astonished this Office
yesterday by a box of Strawberries of variety
called the 'Doctor Nicaise.'' Several of the
specimens measured 81 inches in circumference,
and none less than three inches. The flavor of
this berry is very delicious and not excelled by
any. Mr. Oleson says that the plant is very
hardy and is a prolific and early bearer The
first plant of this variety was brought to this
country few years since, and commanded a
marvellous price, Mr.. Oleson, by early applica.
ton, can furnish plants of this variety to those
desiring them
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

The MONTGOMERY GUARDs.-The Montgom-
cry Guards made their annual excursion to
Hog Island yesterday. The excursion was a
grand success in every particular. The Port
land Band accompanied them and furnished
excellent music. The match game of base ball
between the Dirigos and the Atlantics for a
prize of $40, resulted in favor of the former by
a score of % to s.
Thomas ONeil took the prize for sledge
throwing.
The first prize for jumping was taken by H.
T. WEIGH, the second by T. O'Neil.
The company returned to the city at o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

TEAM SToLEN.-Last evening about half past
eight clock, DR.. French left his team standing
on Munjoy street for moment, and on return
ing it was not to be found. Upon inquiry it was
learned that the team was seen to psss over
Tukey's bridge just before nine o'clock. The
horse is gray gelding, 151 hands high, and has
large wart on his flank. He was attached to
sunshade Following the team was a large
black dog. 1t was bold thief as there were a
number of persons on the street at the time
the team was taken.
P. S.-About half-past IL the horse was
found by officer Bell on Poplar street. Every.
thing was all right about the carriage, but the
horse gave evidence of hard drive.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

THE PnGRIM.-Last evening the exhibition
of Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress opened at
Music Hall. There was not a large crowd
present, but the entertainment was well re.
ceived The paintings are excellent, and they
are explained by the anager. This afternoon
they will give matinee. The exhibition will
be given each evening during the week at the
| same place.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

REFORM CLUB,-At meeting of the Reform
Club last evening, the following officers were
chosen for the ensuing six months: President.
Charles Fl. Choate; Vice Presidents, Charles
H. Thomas Jesse Barker, franklin Perry;
Secretary, F. j. Pearson; Chaplain, Job San
ford The Club numbers 1876 members in good
standing
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

yETERAN REUNION meeting of mem
Gers OF regiments in the late war, at Grand
Army Hall last evening, it was voted that the
Chairman, Gen. George L. Beal, and the
Secretary, Capt S. W. Lane, be requested to
issue circular to the various regimental asso-
Citations in the state, requesting them st their
reunions to appoint committees which shall be
empowered to meet and make arrangements
for general reunion in this city during the
summer of 1876.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

EXCURSIONS. Tomorrow the Congress square
society and Sabbath school go to Long Island
on the steamer Chas. Houghton. Be sure and
60.
The High street Sabbath school will also 60
to the same island on the barge Island Belle.
The G. A. r, boys 90 to Long Island this
morning at q o'clock. Those unable to 60 at
that hour can 60 at a. IN. No joking will be
allowed on this occasion.
The M. L. A. excursion, which leaves Thurs
day for the White Mountains, promises to be a
very successful affair
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

ECONOMICAL NEW FooD.-25 cents will buy
a package of Sea Moss Farine, m ade from pure
Irish moss, which W II make 30 kinds of dishes,
such as cakcs, pies, buildings, etc, or 10 quarts
of GUSTAV e, jellies, creams, Charlotte Russo,
blanc mango, etc. Sold by all Druggists and
GrCcers. apr16eod daw1y
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

THE ScHooLs.-Aoout twenty teachers pre-
ented themselves to the committee yesterday
as candidates for teachers in the pnbllc schools,
aud were examined. The election OF teachers
takes place Thursday evening. But few changes
are anticipated.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

The Machias Republican says that on We'd
nesday night last the house, barn and out
buildings of Thomas McReavey at Whtneyville
were entirely consumed by fire, which took in
the barn. The family were not aroused until
the neighbors gave the alarm. The furniture
and household utensils were saved. Whole
loss about 50, 500; insured for 81, 150.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
STATE NEWS.
ANnpncconoY.y rnrrurv

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MI &c. f~a.N,
large bnsiness ~ "'o oo''s :"
r. Eorro. osmu In. ,.h
a small hand enoina CHARGED with snan sndS IT.
is effective.
ARoosTOoK COUNTY.
/. Tho patrons oe ursh.,dur =; .to .o =.
Hododon Houlton and T;nnons colobrotod ,ha
Sd of July at the camp-meeting ground in
HOdgdon. The exercises consisted of an ora
ton by j. B. Hutchinson ESQ.,, of Houlton,
reading of o. w. Holmes poem, ''The Battle
of Bunker Hill" by Mrs G. H. Gilman a pic
mic dinner, music, ETC. After dinner, addresses
were made by Hon. j. c. Madigan j. p. Dom
Rev. d. Ontbouse of Hododon fell down
stairs Saturday receiv;nq severs bnt not fatal
Injuries.
uvvNuppo cornrv
The members Of tbe oraduatino col,eoi.te
class of fine Wate,vi,ia iass;caI Inst;tnta have
formed a class society with the foIIow,ng Of; .
GERS. President n Z, T;liav Watarv;lia. Vice
Presidents. G IT Percivai WatervilIe q s
Andrews, Brunswick B. T. Hathaway; Secre-
1ary, Z. Il. Meserve, North Arlington, Mass.
treasurer, Il. L. Lyford, Watervlile.
PENoBsCor COUNTY.
The total collections hv the Ranoor Iettar
carriers last month ;ncjyd;ng ietta1s nostal
cards and papers. were a 5S2. total deiiveres
81. 72S: total Collected and del;vered 70 2oo
,... '0'0'
oA'ADAhoo COUNTY.
The constables in Bowdoinham have been
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

PosTPoNEMENT.-Owing to the threatening
weather yesterday, the races on Presumpscot
Park were postponed. The programme will be
resumed to-day if the weather permits, and
some good trotting may be expected.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-Two freight trains
on the Grand Trunk collided near North Var
mouth yesterday morning. The trains saw
each other before they struck, but as the rails
were wet, the brakes would not hold. One of
the conductors seeing the danger, threw his
wife, who was with him, from the rear car, and
strange to say she was but little injured. Both
engines were badly damaged
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

If you want to make your ice cream purchase
one of the White Mountain Freezers of Andrew
Mulnix, 80 Centre st. wf&m3t.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
Ola R|ON,
OUR NEW
PORTABLE COOKING RANGE,
FOR WOOD OR COAL.


The Illuminated Clarion Range is one of the most
Elegant and Economical as we warrant it to be the
most Compact and Convenient Cooking Apparatus
produced. So
The following are some of its special features:
Illuminated fire box; clinkerless shaking and
dumping CRATE; the best chance to broil without
odor; large ventilated oven; with or without hot
closet portable shelf with large top surface the best
draft cut-ofever invented reversible collar ppe-top
back; dustless sitter and large ash pan; skeleton
CRATE in hot closet; heat thrown under all its six
holes waite front when ordered it has nickel plated
knobs and is splendidly fitted ups ues cleaned from
the outside.
In connection with the above we would merely add
that in design and tinish it is usurpas sed. 1t has
an unusually large 0Uen and eIntrG deep fues. The
covers and centres are heavy, so preventing any
varying. The broiling door is one of the most i'm
portant features in modern stoves and is arranged
in THE CLARION that broiling can be carried on
successfully without any odor coming into the
The Illuminated fire box presents cheerful appear
ance and shows at all times the conditioned the fire
without opening the door. The skeleton slide in hot
closet bottom keeps any dish enveloped with warm
air. The sitter is vibrated by handle through the
front plate and allows no dust to escape.
This Range has been thoroughly tested in every
particular and every dsinterested person and deal
will admit it to be the best Cooking Range ever
offered to the public. Please call and examine it and
give you testimonials and references that will
be satisfactory to you.
Manufactured and for sale by
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
new Advertisements To-Day,

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Art, Music, Lecture-Music Hail.
High st. Sabbath Schooi-Annual Excursion.
1910 Excurslon-Chaeles Houghton.
Wiliston Sunday Sehool-Sebago Lake.
Excursion-The st. Stephens Sunday School.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES,
If You Want to Make Andrew Mulnix.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For sale-A Valuable Young Horse.
Facing The Sun-To Let.
To Let-RoGms
To Let-1he House.
Boat fef Sale-Center Board.
The Jay We Celebrate.
Legal Notices..
10 Let-A Small Tenement,
Atlantic and st Lawrence Railroad Co.
Legal Nitices-2.
AUCTION COLUMN.
mortgages Sale-F. o. Bailey s. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the subscri-
IN Der has been duly appointed and taken upon
herself the trust of Administrators of the estate OF
JOHN P. STEVENS, late of New Gloucester,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
ABIGAIL G. STEVENS, Administrative.
New Glouscester, June Is, 1875. w3w26s
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
Advertisement in the PRESS, the circula-
ton Of which, per month, exceeds 100, 900,
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
Independence Day.
THE CELEBRATION In PORTLAND

The Crowd-The Procession-The Regat-
tas-The Base BaII-Ih he Fireworks (s)
incidents, Accidents, etc , etc.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator of the estate Of
ALONZO BUTLER, late of Portland,
In the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased required
to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
ADAM P. LEIGHTON, Admr.
Portland, July 6, 1875. jy7d1aw3wW
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To Let.
A SMALL tenement. Apply to
"A w. W. CARR,
ty7df 1877 Newbury st.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
Boat for Sale,

a VALUABLE young Horse years old. In
IA quire of MR.. CHARLES SAGER OF MR..
HENRY TAYLOR at Oak Street Stable.
jy7 d&w1ms
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
Facing the SUN.

ITO LET. That pleasantly situated house, "a
Il Brown St., with II rooms, just painted and pa
pered throughout. Inquire at
iy7tf 80 BROWN ST.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

Simon P. Reynolds of Machias once in state
prison, has been arrested for breaking into
Mrs. Thaxter's store in that town, and sent to
Jail. 1t is thought that he has been connected
with various burglaries in that locality of late.
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

To Let.
TEvHE house No. 70 Franklin St., the lower rent six
Il rooms, the second story five rooms, with Seba-
60 water. Apply at 40 LINCOLN ST.
jy7d2ws
The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07

BRUNSWICK, July 5, 1S75.-The Juniors con-
tested for the annual prize of $50 this evening
at the Congregational church. The following
is the order of exercises:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-09

matter that can be answered by yes or
no, then one position indicates an affirm
alive answer and another position means
no. The numbered sticks alluded to are
drawn-or one is drawn-by the worship
err, or selected by allowing a number to
fall, the spirit of Joss guiding his hand
in making the selection, or in picking up
fallen one, and the man then goes to
an adjoining room and takes from a large
collection n pape. decree copied from
their books-abcIt four inches square
bearing a number corresponding to the
stick; and the decree is found generally
to be exactly suited to the devout disci
pies case 1t about fills the bill every
time. No class of people in the world
their prayers than the Chinese; and
none have more abiding faith in the
efficacy of prayer.
At the left of the Holy of Holes is a
small room in which there is a low plat
form bearing the evidences of being a
place for opium-smoking. Our Chinese
friend told us that here is where offerings
are taken which are refused by joss; but
the conviction forced itself upon us that
" smoke" offerings are presented here.
One noticeable feature about this room
is that the drum is placed in hole in
the partition, with one head protruding
into the larger room, so that it may be
beaten in each apartment. On the right
OF the main room is small apart
ment in which sat venerable, spec
tacled Chinaman, who, though not
priest, has a secret official character.
Here the prayers and DEGREES, written on
paper, are kept pigeon-holed, ready made
for the faithful. A small room in the
rear of this apartment contains stand
ing idol about the size of an eight-year
old boy. 1t is badly battered, and seems
to have been put one side for repairs or
for a less seedy successor. These four
rooms seemed to be about all there was
to the Temple, or Joss-house, as it is
called, and our description gives view
of the most notable points. And with
this we dismiss the "Chinaman as a
Worshiper,'' it not being our purpose in
this connection to enter into any expla-
nation or discussion of the Chinese
religious faith or practice. We may add
in conclusion, however, that there is no
officiating priest resident in this city, but
on special occasions one or more come
up from San Francisco.-Sacramen
Record.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-09
Cupid and sTelegraphs.

SOME two years ago Conductor Morris
Goodwin, of the Indianapolis & St. Louis
Road, became enamored of a young lady
at Malta, a station on the line. She re-
ciprOcated the emotion, but the young
man didn't suit MIR. Campbell, the father
of the damsel, and he would not listen
to any matrimonial propositions. The
two at last, becoming weary of their
pleadings, planned an elopement. Yes
terday Anna wanted to go to Fillmore, a
station on the Vandalia Road. Shortly
after she had left with friend in a
buggy it popped into the old mans
head that she had matrimonial inten-
tions, and he mounted horse and pur-
sued her. The young man who had
planned the elopement was watching his
maneuvers, and dispatched a messenger
on a swift horse who informed her what
was going on. She then hired a buggy
at Fillmore, and made for Greencastle
her lover, who had been informed by
telegraph, taking an Indianapolis & St
Louis train and meeting her there, where
the two were made one flesh. Yesterday
afternoon they passed through this city
en- route for Cincinnati. The old gentle
| man is reported to have returned dis
gusted with telegraphy, railroads ant
young American bloods generally-Ia
dsdndpOiis Journal