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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-10-27
Magic Mitchell,

There are some things above praise. Time
was that much could be said about them. So
much in consequence has been said that little
or nothing remains to say. Certain master
pieces in art or literature are quite above criti-
cism, and command SO general recognition that
the vocabulary of praise has been long ago ex-
hausted upon them. There is absolutely moth
ing new to be said. We can only write their
names, followed by many admiration points.
Praise or even description of the Medicean We
nus is at this day superfuous. The surprising
loneliness of the marble goddess has spread it.
self through the world.
1t would be extravagant to rank the acting
of Miss Maggie Mitchell high up among the
great masterpieces the memory of which can
never pass from out the minds of men. But
that acting certainly is a marked ephemeral
triumph, and her name deservedly finds place
among the few really great actors who now en-
gross attention. Laudation and kindly but
Just criticism have combined to bring her
prominently before the public, and there is
scarcely an actress in the country who stands
higher; certainly not one who is better known.
OF her there is nothing new to be said. ''The
Pearl Of Savoy" is one of her most finished, eff
fective and popular characterizations. To it
only the highest praise can be given, and adj
miring critics have already monopolized every
conceivable phrase of eulogy. Nothing remains
but to write responsive amen. The "Pearp'
is only less famous than its companion picture
'FanchoD," and with many it is a greater ia
vorite.
Of course Music Hall was filled last night by
cultured, appreciative and sympathetic audi
ence. Though the majority of those present
had probably seen the play many times, its
charm, or rather the charm OF Miss Mitchelps
acting, had evidently suffered nothing by much
repetition. The support was fairly good, and
members of the company had a better opportu-
nifty to do themselves justice than in the
"Lorle," given at the same place some little
time since. However, it can be said of Miss
Mitchell that she IS, to parody Carlyle's epithet
bestowed on the German prince, "above sup
port" People 60 to see. her and care but little
for the company
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A gentleman resident in Cunt rland Centre
was in this city yesterday, and states that great
excitement exists in that place over the sup
posed discovery of hidden treasures. About
one mile from Cumberland Centre there has
existed fer many years large mound, some
twelve feet in height, and sugar-loaf shape,
which many people have thought might have
been created by the Indians. Others, however,
claim that quarter of century would cover its
existence, and that attention had never been
especially called to it until recently. 1t passed.
without questioning, as any mound of land
would that was located in pasture, and more
especially when not far from the Maine Cen.
trail track. So near, in fact, that any person 8
form upon or near it, could be easily noted
from the railroad.
A week ago Monday night, Mr.. Sweat, one
of the section hands on the Name Central in
that locality. saw couple of men standing
near this mound and pointing towards it. He
had noticed them once or twice before but
thought nothing of the occurrence. The next
morning some of the farmers passing by the
mound discovered that it had been disturbed.
and the mound itself had been dug into, the
shaft slanting upward from the ground for
distance of five feet, and thence down five feet
The print Of chest or box was plainly discern
aDie IN the hard, blue clay, one and half feet
wide by two and half feet long.
Mr.. Sweat was asked to give description
of the men, and that of one of them answered
perfectly to we'll known character who for
merly resided in the village, by the name of
E Thu Phillips. This Phillips was arrested, we
are told, about twenty years ago on charge of
implication in bank robbery in Boston, when
large sum in specie and bills was taken. At
that time Phillips agreed to point out to the
officers where the money was hidden. but when
they had accompanied him to country village
in Massachusetts, he managed to give them the
slip. He was afterwards caught and sentenced
to some fifteen or twenty years in the Massa-
chusetts State Prison, and his time is about out.
Some of the neighbors say that Phillips has
been seen in that locality within the past few
months, and this fact added to Sweat descrip-
ton, convinces them that he had buried the
bank treasure in this mound and has now Sc
cured it. At all events, whether they are COR
rect or not, or whether Mr.. Phillips is an limo
cent or guilty man, it is certain this affair has
created a great sensation, and last Sunday
numbers visited the spot to gaze on the cavity
and the strange prints made in the clay.
Phillips is q tall, keen-eyed, muscular man,
of about seventy years of age.-Aduertiser.
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villages Of Cornville, Mercer and Smithfeld,
beyond which latter place it was shot. II seems
the trequented towns for safety, instead of the
IN GENERAL.
fatents have been issued to Maine citizens
as follows: e. Rowley, North Union, means
for reehng and furling sails Reissues, A. K
T. bu1um, Gardiner, machines for making
wooden cutters for buildings.
In the court of com missioners of the Alaba
ma claims, Friday, the following judgments
were made in favor of Maine men; Frederick
Adams of Bangor, for loss of personal property
and wages by the destruction Of the N ora, 1884:
Samuel Flye of Brooklin, for loss of personal
property and wages by the destruction of the
Dunkirk, $36267.
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ARREST FOR RoBBING THE MAlL-Mr. E.
A, Phalen, the route agent between Boston and
Bangor, was arrested in Salem Monday after
noon, for robbing the mails. 1t is said that he
has been pilfering from the mails for some
time and when arrested % letters were found
on his Ierson. He is well known in this city,
and his downfall will DO much regretted. He
was held for trial in the sum of $4,000 at Bos-
ton yesterday.
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poRTLAND,s PosTMAsTERs.
From 1878 TO the Present Time.

Mr.. EDIToR-In compliance with request
addressed by me to the Postmaster General,
the First Assistant Postmaster General,
Mr.. Marshall, has just had the kindness to for
ward to this office complete list of the post
masters of Portland since the organization of
the American postal service under Postmaster
General Franklin. The great fire of Decem-
Der, 1886 consumed the General Post Office at
Washington, destroying three of the earliest
record books and rendering the research
difficult and laborious.
offer it for publication so that the omissions
of the recent centennial notices may be sup
piled by the authentic record of the govern
mant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-10-27

Music HALL-This evening the Palais
Royal Theatre Company appear at Music Hall.
This is large variety troupe and they promise
to give first class entertainment. The fact
that we have not had a minstrel troupe here
for some time ought to fill the house. Re-
served seats can be had at the box Office this
morning.
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E. MoUNTFoRT, Treasurer.

ODD FELLOWS HALL.-Mr. 1. P. Earring
ton has presented proposition to the Odd
Fellows of this city, to build block on the
site of the Chadwick mansion if they will lease
the upper part for term of years. The sever
al lodges are considering the matter, and if
they decide to accept the proposition they will
appoint committee to confer with Mr.. Far
rington in regard to the new building. Two OF
the lodges have voted to accept the PROPOSE
ton, and it is probable that the others will do
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
Mary Wheeler. Intoxication. Fined $500 with
costs
Nellie OBrien and Maggie oBrien. vagabon d.
Thirty days each.
Catherine Terry. Assault and battery. Fined
$500 with costs.
Ellen Rooney and Mary Rooney. Assault and bat
terry. Fined $500 with costs each. Paid.
Lbby-Co. Atty. Howard & Cleaves.
Hugh Doherty. Open shop on Lords day. Fined
$1,000 with costs. Appealed.
Patrick Sullivan Open shop on Lords day. Fined
$1,000 with costs. Paid.
Patrick Heating. Search ana seizure. Discharged.
John WEIGH. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed.
Lfbby-Co. Atty. Loud.
Margaret Burke. Intoxication. Fined $500 with
costs. Paid.
James H. Larkin. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed. .-s.-. -.
Howard & Cleaves.
James D. Moore and Rufus Waite. Search and
seizure. Fined $50 with costs each. Paid
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BIBLE SOCIETY OF MAINE.-The undersign-
ed hereby acknowledges the receipt of 500
from Mr.. d. p Perking of this city, legacy
e'from Mrs. Margaret Perkir e, wife Of the late
David Perking to help distribute to others the
Holy Bible, which she loved when living here
on this earth" VIM, B. HAYDEN.
President Bible Society of Maine.
October g. 1875.
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Query.

Mr.. EDIToR:-If police officers arrest a man
for simple drunkenness, and in conveying him
to the station pass over another officers beat
and discover fight in progress, with crowd
OF lockers on, is it their duty to quel the dis
turbance and arrest the offe nders or should
they proceed to the station with their prisoner
and let the disturbance go on? Is it not the
duty of an officer to quell trouble wherever he
may find it, the Marshal to the contrary not
withstanding?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-10-27

A HANDSOME CuP.-The silver cup present.
ed to Bowdoin College, and to be competed for
by the several rowing clubs of the college, is
now on exhibition at Abner Lowelps. 1t is an
elegant affair of solid silver, gold-lined, and is
ornamented with pair of silver oars and a
Latin finish border, bearing anchors. tridents
and other designs. The cup is valued at SIS,
and is certainly the finest thing of the kin
ever offered as prize in Maine.
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Brief Jottings.

The bonded warehouse on Railroad Wharf
was broken into Monday morning,or the night
previous, and lot of tobacco, some fish and
other articles taken.
. Raymond opens his private class in dancing
at Army and Navy Hall next Tuesday even
ing.
The proprietors of Presumpscot Park are re-
pairing the track. 1t is to be the best track in
New England next season.
Business was dull at the police station last
night
The assembly at A rmy and Navy Hall last
evening was very pleasant affair.
The sheriffs made seizure at the Park
House yesterday, during the races
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded In this
county yesterday:
Portland-Lot of land on Cotton street from
Leon M. Bowdoin 10 Elliot Bowdoin.
Lots of land on Middle and Newbury streets
from John B. and Thomas Cummings to Free
man G. Cummings.
Lots of land on Middle and Newbury streets
from John B. and Freeman G. Cummings to
Thomas Cummings.
Lots of land on Middle and Newbury streets
from Thomas and Freeman G. Cummings to
John B. Cummings
An undivided half of a lot of land on Mid
die street from John B. Cummings to David
B. Kicker. ssskss
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B. SCOTT, Dr.,
will Ofiiciate as Salesman.
cl9 dtd
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
a SSIGNEE,S SALE.

4 SSIGNEE'S SALE.
In BANKRUPTCY, District Court OF the United
Il States, District OF New Hampshire, In the
matter Of K. II. TOLMAN s. CO., Bankrupts, in
Bankruptcy
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to order OF
the District Court of the United States for the Dis
trict OF New Hampshire, L shall sell at public
auction, on the premises at jackson Village, New
Hampshire, on WEDNESDAY, October 9TH, ct II
A. NJ, the following described real and personal
estate Of said bankrupts, unincumbered property
free from iens, membranes; viz Six acres Of land
In jackson, Carroll County, with buildings thereon
consisting of two story Clothes Pin Saw and Single
Milheated by steam, three dwelling houses and barn,
The mill contains an so horse power engine and
boiler but little used and perfect order. Clothes
Pin Machinery, Board Saw ,Shingle Machine, Planer,
two Bolting Machines, Box Machine, Lath Machine,
Pail Handle Machine, Turning Lathe, Copper Dry
Kettle, Betting and other Machinery, which will be
dam at the Outlet Of Junior Lake, and raise the
same TOUR feet, and TO maintain an aqueduct from
said Lake to said Factory and the dwelling houses.
Also another tract Of land In said Jackson known
as the Thomas Hill Lot; being lot number /, In the
Gridley location, heavily covered with hemlock,
spruce and hardwood. The above property Is situa-
ted at jackson Village, in a heavily wooded country,
in the immediate vicinity of the Portland q Ogde rs
burg Railroad. The buildings were built in 1873 and
the machinery is new and in good order. No better
opportunity to engage in this business can be found
For further particulars inquire Of the subscriber at
Oliver p. Meserve and Joshua Trickey at jackson,
or james ID. Fessenden, Portland, Maine.
HIRAM G. ABBOTT,
sep22dtf Assignee of e. H. Tolman q Co.
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PORTLAND RowNG CLUB.-The Portland
Rowing Club give their first annual assembly
at Lancaster Hall this evening. The commit
tee who have the matter in charge are most of
them oarsmen of this city, and they promise to
give nice party. Tickets can be had of the
committee and at the door. Cole will furnish
the music. He has some entirely new for the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-10-27

A NOVEL PUBLICATIoN.-Mr. Roberts of this
city is soliciting subscriptions to the Trade
Record, handsome quarto paper of six or
eight pages, solid matter, being transcripts of
the indexes of the county and town records of
the New England States. We understand that
the publishers have enjoyed large patronage
for some two years for similar paper, relating
to the Middle and Western states, and now is
sue an Eastern states edition at the instance of
the mercantile agency Of E. Rowell & Co. The
paper ought to be on file in every business Office
and doubtless would be often consulted for in
formation that could not otherwise be readily
obtained.
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CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SCHENCK's PULMONIC SYRUP,
SCHENCK's SEA WEED TONIC,

CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SCHENCK's PULMONIC SYRUP,
SCHENcK's SEA WEED TONIC
SCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS,
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
frequently medicines that will stop cough will
occasion the death OF the patent they lock up the
liver stop the circulation of the blood hem orrhage
follows and in fact they clog the action the very
organs that caused the cough.
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes Of
two-thirds of the cases Of Consumption. Manysper-
sons complain of dull pain in the side, constipa
ton, coated tongue pain in the shouderblade, feel
ngs Of drowsness and restlessMess, the food lying
heavily on the stomach, accompanied with acidity
and belching up Of wind.
These symptoms usually originate from disor-
dered condition of the stomach or torpid liver.
Persons SO affected, If they take or two heavy
colds, and if the cough in these be suddenly
checked, will find the stomach and liver clogged, re-
naming torpid and inactive and almost before they
are aware the lungs mass of sores, and ulcerat
ed, the result of which is death.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is an expectorant
which does not contain opium anything calculated
to check cough suddenly.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolves the food mix
es with the gastric juices of the stomach aids dges
ton, and creates a ravenous appetite.
When the bowels are cOstive, skin sallow, or the
symptoms otherwise OF bilious tendency, Schenck's
Mandrake Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared only by
j. H. SCHENCK s. SON,
N E. corner Sixth and Arch Sts., Phila.
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers.
jy14 ocleod3dp&w1msn
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MI. John G. Brady, for some years master
mechanic on the Portland & Rochester Rail-
road, has resigned that position to accept bet
ter one on the Worcester & Nashua. Mr. Bra.
dy is master of his business and thorough
gentleman, and while the p & r. loses, the w.
& N. gains one Of tn best men in the business.
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RAILROAD MEN.-Geofge f. Batchelder,
VIM. +. Berry and Trafton Hatch of the East
ern railroad were at the Falmouth yesterday.
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A Card.

The officers and members of the E, P. Walk
er Engine Co. of Vinalhaven, take this method
OF rendering their thanks to the officers and
members of Falmouth Engine Co. No. 4, to-
gether with the merchants of Portland, for
the reception, collation. and kindness received
at their hands while visiting their city at the
late trial of engines. With the general good
wishes and Pleasant treatment of citizens the
affair could but be pleasant-even with our i'll
luck.
T. G. CREED,
II. NJ. ROBERTS,
w. o. HOLMES.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT Mr.. John M. McElvey
attempted to stop pair of runaway horses on
Fore street, yesterday morning, and was
knocked down and run over. He was taken
up and carried to house near by where it was
discovered that his head was badly cut, and it
was feared that he would not recover.
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RUBBER COATS $780, Pure Gum Rubber
Boots, which are warranted not to crack. Halls
Rubber Store under Falmouth Hotel.
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THE MUsEUM.-This afternoon positively
the last matinee performance of "The Two Or
phans" will be given, and this evening the play
will in all probability have its last representa-
ton, as Mr.. Richards, the scenic artist, has re-
covered from his illness, an the new scenery
for the "Colleen Bawn" is about finished.
These last opportunities to see the finest play
ever produced in Portland should be improved.
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LYONS KATHARIoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews it growth,
and gives strength and vigor. 1t is DELIGHTFULLY."-
perfumed, and makes splendid dressing. 1t
ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only
30 cents. apr16eod daw1y
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Two CASES UNDERvEsTs SO cts, worth 81 .25,
at Leach's, 1874 Middle street. oct22d6t
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A Neutrality-suspicious. on nature are
in order in these days Of science. The latest
thing of the kind is the artificial leaf, "war-
ranted as good as the original" Messrs. Schu.
macher have obtained the sole right of the
novelty in this state, and now offtr it for sale.
The leaves and vines certainly bear striking
resemblance to the natural productions, and
are only to be distinguished by handling. The
advantages they possess over the real article
are.that they are indestructble and are easily
cleansed. The leaves are of six varieties,
myrtle, oak, ivy, geranium, &C., and are of
green and the beautiful forest tints. The arti-
Giles will doubtless have great run, as they
are very pretty. Those who desire chromos of
natures pictures will do well to call at Schu-
macher'S.
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CITY AND VICINITY
New Adveruscnenss To-day.

New Advertisements To-day.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ladies' Cloaks-E. A. Marrett q Co.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Bargains Never offered Before-P. Latner.
A Card-E. p. Walker Engine Co,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Abbott's History of Maine,
Notice-Samuel G. Lang.
Wanted-A Situation
Pine Timber Wanted-Portland Star Match Co.
Annual Meeting-Martha Washington Society.
Something New-Schumacher Bros.
Freedom NOtice-Josiah G. Ward.
House for Sale-2A Story.
Wanted-P. O'DOnnell.
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Deacon Freeman served through number of
dispensatons, his official life of nearly 20 years
lasting through the remnant of King George
the Thirds 1minal rule over the United Col
onies, through the Continental regime, through
the old Confederacy, through the administra-
tions of Washington and Adams and until
near the close of Jefferson's first term, when
be was removed on account of his political
opinions, being unwilling to sacrifice his Fed
eral principles for office. His first account to
the Federal Government was rendered Februa-
ry 16, 1890, amounting to $1,000. His successor
Mr.. Prentiss, a schoolmaster, whom the an
cient Chronicler calls "a most unfortunate Of
fice-seeker," was not SO expert in holding on
to office as in getting hold of it, for he was su-
perseded by Joshua Wingate, Jr. in less than
eight months, and Joshua Jr., within SIX
months, thereafter, gave way to his brother
james, who held the Office for nearly ten years.
Mark Harris was appointed soon after the
death of Mr.. Illsley sometime in 1928; he made
no official returns and it is not known whether
he declined the appointment or resigned it
before the end of the quarter He was a mer-
chant and uncle of Mr.. James Harris, who has
so long and faithfully served the citizens in
this office.
Mr. Mitchell, hardware merchant, re-
ceived a re-appointment from Gen. jackson,
but was afterwards removed by the General
in favor of Mr.. Todd, the editor of the Argus,
Hon. f. o. J. Smith being Representative in
Congress from Cumberland county at the time.
But Mr.. Mitchell, who was not only an ele.
CANT gentleman of the old school but
very able man and skillful politician,
bided his time and at the expiration of
Mr.. Todd's term, quietly took the Office away
from him and held it nearly two years
longer when he was submerged with his
party in the great "tidal wave" of 1910,
which carried Col. Lyman into Office as Wing
by appointment from Gen. Harrison. But
such was the indefatigable energy and influence
capped an early removal by Tyler in favor of
Mr.. Mitchell. had the pleasure of meeting
Mr.. Mitchell in this city some six We ars ago; he
was then finely preserved old gentleman, but
he died soon after at Boston, where he had
lived for many years, at very advanced age
When postmaster he lived in a three story
wooden house near the foot of Free street,
on the northwest side. Mr.. Woodbury. Of
Deering was removed by change of admins
tration under Gen. Taylor in 1849. but, like
Mr.. Mitchell, returned to serve out his second
term on the restoration of the Democratic
party to power under Gen. Pierce in 1858. The
precise time of Mr.. Ilsley's death is not known.
Major Dole was re-appointed in April, 1865,
but resigned in December following in full
health and died during the ensuing year. His
successor, Judge Davis was re-appointed in
1869, and like Mr.. Ilsey died in Office.
Postmasters Wingate and Harris of whom
no mention was made in the centennial notices,
swell the number of Postmasters during the
century to fifteen or sixteen. G. W.G