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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-23
Hoard 0f Trade.

A special meeting of the Board Of Trade was
held last evening. President Woodman in the
chair. w. Fl. Clifford, esq and Mr.. II. M.
Howes, (of Howes, Hilton & CO.. were elected
members of the board.
Mr.. Rich, the Secretary, addressed the meet
| ing, suggesting the idea of appointing a COM
mittee of five members from the board to visit
the several manufacturers in the city, and at
the next quarterly meeting of the board, re-
port upon the magnitude, character and condi-
ton of such industries with the view of not
only creating larger interest in these meetings
but it would largely aid in bringing our manu-
featuring industries more prominently before,
not only this, but other communities
Mr. Hersey seconded Mr.. Rich's motion and
further addressed the meeting at considerable
length, referring to the systematic begging at
this season of the year. He thought the best
way to meet it was to give the needy some
thing to do.
The matter was finally referred to the Board
of Manufacturers with instructions to carry out
the views of Mr.. Rich.
Mr.. Hersey submitted to question as to
whether anything had been done by the Gen.
tennial Committee in carrying out the views
expressed at a previous meeting of this board,
to have proper representatives.
Mr. Haskell, one of the committee, said that
every effort had been made to have proper
representation of Maine shipbuilding at the
exhibition, but that their efforts had not been
crowned with that success he had hoped for,
but there could still be very credtable repre-
sentation.
Mr.. Shurtleff presented a proposal for the ap-
pointment of some suitable person by this
board to inspect the lading of outward bound
grain vessels.
Mr.. Geo. Fl. Starr favored the proposition of
Mr.. Shurtleff, and on motion of Hon. Chas. HI.
Haskell it was voted that Capt VIM. Leavitt
be recommended by this board as a person en-
tirely competent to inspect grain laden vessels
sailing from this port, and that he receive for
such services reasonable compensation.
Voted That the Secretary be authorized to
furnish Capt LeavItt with an official copy of
the foregoing vote.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-23

Chambers band gave concert at Mechanic
Falls last night, assisted by Mr.. George
Thomas.
The artillery company stationed at Fort
Preble are to leave for Key West, Fla, next
Thursday, and the company stationed at that
point will be transferred to Portland.
Mr.. Wm. L. Fitch has rendered his resigna-
ton as truant officer, having accepted posi-
ton as teacher in the Reform School,
The Allan steamer sheds have all been clear
ed out for the use of the steamers to arrive.
Flags were displayed at halfmast yesterday
on the Custom House and from the steam cut
ter Dallas, in respect to Vice-President Will
son.
At public meeting held at Libby's Corner
on the evening of the Goth, a vote was unani-
mously passed thanking the County Attorney
and the sheriffs' officers for the faithful man.
ner in.which they discharged their duties in
the execution of the Maine law.
An old folks concert under the auspices of
the Methodist church, will be given at Frye
burg, Thanksgiving evening. Fine singing
may be expected.
The steamer Lewiston will touch at Bar Har-
Dor going east next trip.
AT the Allen Mission last evening, the death
of Vice-Presdent Wilson was very touchngly
referred to by Capt. j. B. Coyle, Cyrus Sturdi
want and B. Wardwell.
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CITY AND VICINITY
Superior Court,

NOVEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1s75-sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS A. R. Leindburg, app't. VS. P
Donnelson. In this case the parties and all the
witnesses are Swedes.
On the 18th of February, 1875, the defendant pur-
chased stock of goods Of the plaintiff for the sum Of
$500, and contract Of sale. in duplicate in the
Swedish language, signed by both parties was drawn
up by third person, which provided that the pay
ments were to be made monthly in such sums as the
defendant pleased, provided the whole should be paid
within one year. The plaintiff and defendant each
took an original.
On the 18th of March the defendant had paid $780,
and the plaintiff produces the contract in his posses
sion with the following endorsement on the back:
'on this contract is this day paid $780, and the re-
naming $500 is to be paid S25 per month from this
day." This was signed by both parties.
1t is upon this alleged agreement that this suit is
Srought to recover the first monthly installment of
twenty-five dollars. In this agreement the words
~'per month" are interlined.
The defendant produced the original contract in
his possession and it did not contain the words 1925
per month"; and he claimed that those words had
been frauduently interpolated after its execution
Both contracts and both endorsements were written
by the same person, third party who testified that
both endorsements were written at the same time
anu tnaU Ine words were informed before signing
were in accordance with the agreement. The de-
PENDANT did notdeny that the whole amount due was
$500, but claimed that he was to pay when and in
such sums as he chose providing the whole was paid
within the year.
The presiding judge in his charge, among other
things, said to the jury in substance that when two
parties have interview and execute written con-
tract in duplicate, of which each take a copy, and
subsequently the plaintiff comes into court and i'm
PRODUCES his :opy which contains stipulation in his
own interest," and against the interest Of the defend
ant, and the defendant introduces his copy to show
what the agreement was and which contains no
such stipulation, then the jury should be clearly
sat SIZED by the evidence in the case that the paper
produced by the plaintiff represents the true agree
ment of the parties. The verdict was for the de-
PENDANT.
Ridlon for plaintiff.
II. B. Cleaves for defendant.
William E. Brewer VS.. Benjamin Hilton ct al. Ac-
ton two promssory notes of $50 each. On trial.
Cobb s. Ray for plaintiff.
Carleton s. Carleton for defendants.
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PORTLAND PRovIDENT AssoCIATIoN.-T
association has made its annual appeal to the
benevolent of this city, through Col. j. r
Thompson, agent. 1t is well known that the
specific work of this society is to help the suf
fering and relieve the citizens from the street
begging of imposters and tramps. The latter
can always be avoided by furnishing each ap
plieant with card to the agent of the society,
whose wants will always be promptly attended
to, if really worthy. These cards can be OBJ
tanned by contributors to the funds, of the
agent, on application TO the Office.
But to meet these calls the aid of the people
is imperatively necessary The society is anx-
ious to respond to every proper demand upon
its charity. This can only be done by cores.
ponding response from the generous public Of
Portland.
During the past year the association has col
lected 81, 629.22; expended for provisions, sc.
$1,S32.15. They have assisted 273 families, OIL
963 individuals. The agent has made 100 visits
They have given away in garments and boots
and shoes 1900. Circulars are now being dis
tributed, and in few days Col. Thompson will
call for such donations as the charitable may
feel inclined to give. Their office is in City
Building, on Myrtle street, where the agent
may be found any day from II to - O'clock
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DEcEAsED.-The many friends of Mr.. EN-
mons Chapman will be panied to learn of his
death, which occurred last evening at o.
clock. Twas rather unexpected, as it was
hoped yesterday that the crisis had passed and
that he would soon recover, notwithstanding
his critical condition. Mr.. Chapman was a
man Of few words, but he possessed large
kind heart which won him many warm friends,
and he will be greatly missed in the commune
ty. He was a member of st. Adams and
Portland Communicates of Masons, and of
casters Star Encampment and Machigonne
Lodge of Odd Fellows. In each of the organi-
cations he held important offices at the time of
his death He leaves q family
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BASE BALL.-A large number Of gentlemen
interested in base ball matters met at the re-
ception room, Preble House, last evening" to
hear the reports of the committees appointed
to secure grounds and players. The commit
tee OF players reported that good nine could
be secured if sufficient funds could be raised.
The committee on grounds have two places
under advsement, and they will decide upon
them in few days. After some discussion a
committee consisting of j. G. Hamlin, G. e.
Eaton, J. Fl. Winslow and Geo. T. Means, was
appointed to solicit subscriptions w. T. Small
was appointed on this committee, but he de-
clined to serve as his business will not allow
him to take any part in base ball this season.
The committee appointed will canvass the city
this week to see what encouragement they can
find.
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Cane Elizabeth High School,


The communication in the PRESS of Friday
abeth High School, while giving high praise to
the good order and discipline of the school,
failed to do justice to the proficiency exhibited
by the pupils in the various branches of study
pursued by them during the term. None ia
miar with the reputation of Mr., Hawkes. as
an instructor, or with the efficiency and energy
of Mr.. j. S. Pickett, chairman Of the school
committee, would for moment doubt that
the examination was thorough and satisfactory,
of which fact we are abundantly assured from
the most reliable sources. The exercises con-
sisted of full examination Of two classes in
arithmetic, one in algebra, one in Latin, lone in
philosophy and the whole school, in reading,
pleasantly interspersed with musici and other
general exercises. We much regret that we
were made the vehicle of any intimations do
ing injustice to school, teachers or committee.
The scholars showed admirable training and
instruction, and the whole examination was
most interesting and satisfactory in all points
and established in the minds of those present
the best of feeling toward the school and all
connected with it. The Adgeftiser says of the
eXamSQatl0n:
The scholars made very good: exhibit in
their Rotations. They reasoned clearly, and
their recitations proved that they had been
most carefully drilled, the accuracy of their
answers being particularly noticeable. The
general exercises were unusually good and III
terspersed with some excellent music. The
school is in a most fiourishing condition. All
the pupils appear not only intelligent but ex-
ceedingly interested in their studies. The ma
jorty this term obtained ten, the highest mark
in rank.
Mr.. Hawkes., the principal, is jealous
worker. Through his efforts alone a course of
lectures was started, and several clerical and
literary gentlemen of this city very kindly lee
tured for the benefit of the school. Miss
Hawkes., the assistant, is an efficient teacher.
Remarks were make by Mr.. Pickett, chairman
of the committee, and other gentleman who
expressed much satisfaction with the excellent
standing of the pupils. The school has pnr.
chased philosophical apparatus which cost
three hundred dollars.
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CONGRESS STREET LECTURE COURSE The
third lecture in the Congress street course of
lectures was delivered last night by Rev. c. B.
Pitblado, formerly pastor Of this church. The
organist, Mr.. E. G. Pencil, gave the large au-
dience present, some very pleasing music be-
fore the lecture. The speaker was introduced
by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Bradlee. He was greet
ed with much satisfaction by his many friends,
and his apt illustrations were much enjoyed
The subject which we announced, 'Blg Guns"
was quite suggestive, and the audience had
quite a curiosity to know how he was to treat
the matter. The big guns proved to be great
men, which he described in graphic manner.
Each one of them was worked into an amusing
story, which kept the audience in fine humor.
The lecture was very entertaining, but had to
be heard to be appreciated No report could
give an idea of it.
The next lecture in the course will be deliv-
cred by Rev. j. w. Johnston of this city.
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FarmingtOn Letter.

To the Editor of the Press:
PENNINGTON, Nov. o. 1875.
"Should auld acq uaintance be forgot?" Nay,
say Especially if it be one with whom you
have in days past spent many agreeable hours
1t has been some time since your correspon-
dent has written up the news of this thirty
ing community for your columns; my failure to
do SO, however, is not caused by desire to for
get the PRESS by any means, but pressure of
other business has prevented me.
Since my last letter great change has come
over us; another business corner has been laid
in ashes Il refer to the fire of October) thus
making two desolate looking places on our
Main street and in the busiest portions of the
village. We are happy to state, however, that
portion of the district burned, over last De-
cember, is being rebuilt in thorough and
substantial manner. Mr.. F. H. Adams has
purchased the corner store and rebuilt It. The
structure is three stories with basement, sur
mounted with Mansard roof-the outside of
which was slated from our slate qnarry. Two
workmen from your city laid the slate, and
they pronounced the quality of it very good
Mr. Adams will occupy the store for a fnrni-
ture mandatory and salesroom.
TOUCH OF WINTER.
One week ago we were congratulating our
selves that winter was yet far in advance of us,
but Tuesday night changed the outlook. About
six inches Of snow fell, and cold raw wind
blew gale the next day. The thermometer
indicated $50 above zero.
ITEMS.
Typhoid fever has been prevailing in the
country lately, and very many cases resulted
fatally. The disease is now abating
Union Thanksgiving services will be held
this year at the Methodist church.
Foxes have been very plenty lately in this
region.
A very important change has been made in
our Savings Bank. Now interest begins on
deposits made in nearly every month. The
bank is fourishing lively. The October divi-
dend of three per cent. amounted to over &c.
000
Turkeys. chickens, etc, begin to get down an
the mouth as Thanksgiving draws near. The
farmers arc selling at 20 cents per pound:
chickens 16 cents.
Our band has engaged the services of first
class teacher, Mr.. A, P. Thompson of Bath, for
period of five or more months. Mr.. Thomp.
son will take up his residence here the 10Th
inst.
The Chronicle Office has been thoroughly re.
modelled by the present editor. Capt. G. w.
Reyes; also new one-half medium Gordon
press put in. Of course citizens of this county
appreciate such spirit of enterprise, as the in
creasng subscription list and amount of job
work prove. JACK.
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Mr.. McKELvEY's LEcTURE-Mr McKelvey's
new lecture, which was delivered Sunday even
ing to large and intelligent audience in Chest
nut street church, is spoken of in the most lat
tering terms By those who have heard it, Mr..
McKelvey has written out this lecture. in full
and has given much care to its preparation.
The lecture is entitled GA Struggle for Free
dom" and is graphic account of the expert
ence of man whose life has been full of start
ling incidents, painful experiences and fierce
struggles with appetite. Mr. McKelvy will de-
liver this lecture the coming winter, and we
have no doubt but that he will have crowded
boucoS
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TROUBLE ON SHIPBoARD.-The brig Fannie
B. Tucker shipped her crew yesterday morning
and hauled into the stream, to await favora-
BILE wind to sail for Cuba. The men had liq-
uor on board and they soon began to be noisy
The captain ordered them to turn to-, but they
refused and for while matters were extreme
ly qually. A signal Of distress was hoisted
and Commissioner Knapp went off and put
four of them in irons. They then cooled dowr
and this morning will be ready to do duty.
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Police .Joefiuys.

Officers Rice and Garland arrested burly
fellow ON Fore street last night who was MAX
ing general disturbance. When the officers
arrested him he showed fight to quite an ex-
tent
Officers Hicks and Crowell arrested a fellow
at the Cumberland House, yesterday, on suspi-
cioa Of stealing money from another man.
Officers Covell and Rice arrested man yes
terday on suspicion of stealing lot of copper
spikes from a store.
A young man was arrested yesterday on sus-
picion of stealing lot of billiard balls from
the Preble House.
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GOrllann,

The Sunday School of the North Street
Methodist church in Gorham, under the charge
of Mr.. Stephen Wescott, the popular Superin-
tendent, gave an excellent concert Sunday
evening. The singing was under the direction
of Miss Sawyer, the talented organist of the
parish. and was we'll executed. The speaking
and select readings were worthy of special
commentator. Two of the pieces entitled
incidents in the Life of Christ" and "Feed
My Lambs were most impressively rendered,
and gave the audience much satisfaction. The
audience pronounced the entertainment one OF
the most interesting of the kind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-23

A FRAUD.-It is very evident that the public
delight to be humbugged, and the bigger the
fraud the better they like it. Last evening a
crowd filled CITY Hall to patronize gift show.
They were promised gold watches, jewely, fur
niture and chromos in abundance, and they all
expected to get just what was promised; but
they didn't The show didn't amount to any,
thing and the chromos probably cost from 20
cents downward, and the most of them were
downward. The watch and jewelry was not to
be seen, and a more disappointed set never was
seen. About half the number who attended
will apply to the Proyident Association for aid
before the winter is over
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The amount necessary to be raised to COM
plete the $3OO,000 endowment fund of the COL
lege has been reduced to $13, 6O0-$52O0 having
been subscribed the past ten days.
The Freshmen class burned Thuycdicdles the
other night with an appropriate funeral grafton
and pOem,
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wAsHrNcroN rar1Nrv

Henry johnson, who cut editor Drisko's head
with an axe at Machias, Friday, has been COM
tent to kill. His wife, also arrested for molest-
ing the survey, damaging surveying instru-
ments, etc, is released on her own rccogni-
zapce.
The f1shing business at Lubec has been about
an average as to quantity and remuneration,
with the past five years. SO that, with the other
business interests of the village, which have
been fair. it will not suffer through the COM
ing winter. There are some herrings taken
yet put not in large quantities Many of the
welrs nave been partially destroyed by the late
gai5s, and OF course will not be rebuilt this
season.
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FIRE.-The alarm of fire yesterday morning
from box y was caused by fire being discovered
in the grain store of Waldron & True Oh Union
wharf. 1t seems that some of the men EN-.
ployed about the store had piled shorts
in bulk about stove pipe. A hose from Free
mans oyster house was carried into the room
and the fire extinguished before the steamers
arrived. The damage was light.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-11-23

BATES COLLEGE NoTEs.-During the winter
vacations of the Bates Theological School, most
of the students will teach or preach. Those
who will preach will be located as follows: Ell.
H. Acteran, South Gardiner; g. D. Dudley,
Scarboro' HI. Loctshart, Lisbon Falls; S. p.
Meads, Bath; w. HI. Ward, South Lewiston.
q. j. Wheeler, East Hebron; H. j. White,
Sahbatis; G. S. Frost, Gardiner; B. Minard,
Mechanic Falls; E. N. Monroe, West Paris.
The most of the students have been supplying
these churches for several months, and during
the vacation many OF them are looking for re-
yiyals, there being much greater interest
manifested in the churches, and more zeal on
the part Of the students, than eyer before.
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JURORS DRAwN.-At a meeting of the Board
of Mayor and Aldermen yesterday morning the
following jurors were drawn for the Deem
Der term of the U. S. District Court:
Grand Jurors-George Gilman, George p.
Barrett; Petit Jurors-Edward p. Haines,
Henry Woodside.
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DANcEs.-This evening Raymond will give
his first assembly at Lancaster Hall.
The regular ladies' and gentlemens' assembly
at Army and Navy Hall will be given this
evening. Chandler will furnish the music.
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STEAMER ARRIvAL.-The Allan mail steam.

STEAMER ARRIvAL.-The Allan mail steam.
err Peruvian, Capt. Watts, from Liverpool the
14sh inst. arrived at this port at ten o'clock
last night, with II cabin and so steerage pas
sengers. Among the passengers we notice
the names Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. bennett of
this city, who have just returned from their
musical studies abroad. The Captain reports a
very pleasant voyage.
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Gen. E. G. Pike of Eastport, has received a
commission from the Governor as a delegate
from this state to attend the National Railroad
Convention at st. Louis on the 23d inst.
DIR. William Mathews has resigned his pro-
fessorship in Chicago University and is now
devotipg his whole attention to wilmington the
press and getting out new books. He still
resides in Chicago. Prof. Mathews several
years ago resided in Gardiner, where be edited
the ssYankee Blade"
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THE CASE OF YOUNG LIBRY.--A gentleman
from Ibomaston, who was in town yesterday,
says that Warden Rice is very confident that
Young Libby will be pardoned in few days.
The Warden says that he is very orderly and
attends strictly to his work in the carriage shop
He is apt and always obliging. He thinks that
when he is released he will settle down and live
a oniet and orderly citizen A large number OF
our citizens signed the petition for his pardon.
Among the number was Mr.. Rolfe, the father
of the young lady who he attempted 10 shoos'
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PERIoDIcALs-Scribner's AMI the Atlantic for
december have been received, and are for sale at
Wentworth's, No. 553 Congress street, corner of
YAK ST., at Hall L. Davis, Exchange street, and
Augustus Robinson's, under the Famoath Ho-
tel, Also at the book and periodical depot of
Messrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lancaster Hail.
Also at the newspaper and periodical depot of
Geo Il. Marquis, No. so Exchange street, and
at the book, periodical and newspaper estab
ments OF .. r. Chisholm & Bro, in the East
ern and Grand Trunk depots.
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+. y. BAILEY & Co. will sell at 1Ol to-day, at
salesrooms 30 and 81 Exchange street, very
beauuful collection of sea shells, she'll work.
corals, &c. See auction column.
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The mothers remedy. For all diseases with
which children. are afflicted is Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup. 1t relieves the child from pain
cures wind collie, regulates the stomach and
bowels, and during the process of teething it
gives rest and health to the child, and carries
it safely through the critical period.