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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-01-21

CULTURE OF CABBAGE.-The ques-
ton is Of frequent occurrence-why
cannot private families lave head
cabbage as early as the market gardo-
ner? Simply because Of the imper-
feet culture and insufficient manuring.
The market gardener feeds his cab
bage crop without stint, and with the
rankest food; frequently ploughs in
the manure in the autumn, turns it
up in the spring, and thoroughly III
corporates it with the soil-plants
early, cultivates deeply, not simply
tickling the surface with the hand
hoe, but uses the plough and the
horse hoe; that cannot always be
done in the comparatively small fam
lily garden, but the spade can be used,
and that is the next best thing. Use
it freely, dig deeply, and the result
will surprise those who have hereto
fore relied upon the hoe alone
LancyeM's Register.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-01-21

LEMONS WHoLEsoME.-When PEG
pie feel the need of an acid, if they
would let vinegar alone, and use lem.
ons or apples, they would feel as well
satisfied and receive no injury. A
suggestion may not come amlss as to
good plan, when lemons are cheap
in the market, to make good lemon
syrup. Press YOU hand on the lemon,
and roll it back and forth Erislily on
the table to make it squeeze more
easily; then press the juice into a
bowl or tumbler-never into a tin
strain out all the seeds, as they give
it bad taste. Remove all the pulp
from the peels, and toil in water-a
pint for a dozen pulps--to extract
the acid. A few minutes boiling is
enough; then strain the water with
the juice of the ltmon put a pound
Of white sugar to pint Of the juice J;
boil ten minutes, bottle it, and your
lemonade is ready. Put a tablespoon
full or two of this lemon syrup in q
glass Of water, and you have a cool
ing healthful drink.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

A NEW FIRE ALARM.-Mr. G. S. Shute of
Boston is in the city showing our citizens new
self-acting fire alarm. 1t is very simple az
rangement of "thermostatic bars which are
composed of two metals, one of slow, the other
of very rapid expansibility under the influence
of heat A sudden increase of from two to five
degrees of heat produces a curvature of the
bars, closing the connection between the wires
attached to galvanic battery and an alarm
bell, which may be placed in the sleeping room
of the janitor clerk or proprietor, either in the
same building, or another at any distance. The
connection being made the bell continues to
ring as long as the heat continues. The heat
caused by the burning of a s ingle match at the
distance of two feet from the bars causes the
alarm to sound, while the gradual change of
temperature caused by the heat of stove, or
furnace, or the change of the seasons has no
effect upon the bars. The expense of running
the machine is nothing at all, as there is no
waste of materials; nor does it require any at
tention. With the alarm an annunciator may
be had giving the number of the room in which
the fire orig inates.
If this alarm had been placed in the Savings
Bank block with the alarm bell in the bank,
the alarm would have sounded and the annun-
cator would have told the number of the room
in which the fire was.
Messrs. Oxnard & Robinson are agents for
the sale of the alarm in this county, and they
would be happy to show it 10 all who call at
No. So Exchange street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28
Brief JOttings.

There will be Christm tree at St. Luke's
Cathedral this evening"
An excellent time to clear the sidewalks of
ice and snow.
The fine seighiDg was enjoyed by a large
number yesterday afternoon.
There will be singing this evening at the AL
len Mission t. stival.
The purser of the Allan steamer Circassian
has our thanks for late English flies.
The complimentary concert for the benefit of
the Reform Club tomorrow evening, promises
to draw a good house.
The drivers of the fire department give their
annual ball at City Hall january 9Th. Buy
ticket
The Portland Savings Bank has given $1OO,
with a vote of thanks, to the Firemens Relief
Association, for the good service of the depart
ment at the fire.
1t is rumored that the difficulty between the
Grand Trunk and its engineers has been re-
moved by the engineers of all three grades con-
senting to accept $2.75.
Early yesterday morning officers Hart and
Black discovered fellow in Music Hall who
had attended the performance in the evening,
and falling asleep was left in the hall.
Four heightened Englishmen took ride in a
hack and then refused to pay for it, The
driver took them to the police station, where
they settled.
The class of '76 will give their assembly on
Wednesday, Jan. Sd, instead of the 4th, as an
nounced heretofore. Tickets may obtained of
F. w. Palmer, No. 243 Middle street, for few
days OILY.
1t will be seen by reference to our advertise
ment columns that the Mercantile Library AS
ISOLATION will sell at auction tomorrow morn
ing the shelves. alcoves and fixtures in the old
library room. This affords an excellent oppor-
tunity to organizations, school agents or other
parties, to procure handsome shelves for
books at a bargain.
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SuDerIOr COurf.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1876, sYMoNps, j., PRE-
SIDING.
Stephen B. Latham VS.. Harrison Dill and Esther
Dill. Assumpsit upon promissory note dated July
8, 1876, for sixty dollars four months, signed by
the defendants, payable to G. D. Small. Harrison
Dill being in bankruptcy the plaintiff discontinued
as to him.
Defence-that as to the female defendant the note
was without consideration; that she signed it as an
accommodation to her son Harrison, and that the
plaintiff purchased the note long after maturity
Decision for the plaintiff
Hale for plaintiff Frank for defendants.
D. P. B. Pride VS.. John A. Chute and Moses
Chute. Action on promissory note signed by the
defendants for $780, dated August 81, 1875, on six
months, payable to plaintiff.
Defense-illegal consideration. Decision reserved.
Pride pro Sc. Cobb for defendants.
The case of Patrick Gormley VS.. Thomas Breslen
was next taken up. 1t is an action on an account
amounting to S124 and defendant files an account in
set off amounting to about two hundred dollars. 1t
appearing that the trial would involve long exam
ination of items of account the case was sent to
Manassah Smith, Esq, as auditor.
Cram for plaintiff. N. Webb for defendants.
Isaac L. johnson VS.. V. G. Hall. Trespass against
a deputy sheriff for taking and carrying away
thresbing machine alleged to be the property of the
plaintiff. Defendant attached the machine upon
legal process the property of Benjamin F. Allen,
and claims that the title was in Allen. Decision
served.
j. H. Fogg for plaintiff. Pride for defendant.
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STATE NEWS
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
The stallion King William has been seized by
St John parties, owing to the failure of Mr..
McDuffee to fulfill his agreement to take the
furniture of the Clarem0nt House in st. John,
at the value set upon it by arbitrators. Mr..
McDuffee says the horse belongs to his wife.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
An old man named Brady, living in Bene-
dicta, dropped dead while chopping wood at
his door Tuesday of last week His wife, who
is helpless invalid, was unable to rise from
her bed to call for assistance, and he laid
where he fell until the next morning, when he
was discov cred by neighbor. His wife could
see him from where she lay, and was alone
without fire or attention, with the weather be-
low zero during the time, with the terrible
knowledge that he must be dead. Mr.. Brady
was one of the first settlers of the town, and
was respected citizen. His age was about Is
yeas.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The trouble between the teacher and scholars
at East Pittston, has been amicably arranged
between the parties. A nominal fine was inn
posed on the boys at the Police Court Saturday,
which was paid, and things at the school are
now running smoothly.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Col. Gideon Mayo of Orono, died at his resi-
dence Monday, aged 81, He took violent cold
in attending railroad meeting in Washington
sbout four weeks ago, and had not left his house
since his return home.
81. B. Stewards store in Bangor was broken
into Monday night and a large quantity of can
dy, &c, taken. An attempt was made to break
into the safe, but it was unsuccessful.
YORK COUNTY.
Mr.. Aaron McKenney of Saco was ninety
nine years of age on the 21st and on that day
sawed and split half cord of wood.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28
M. L.. A. COURSE.
The Bay State English Opera Company.

The fourth entertainment in the Mercantile
course was given at City Hall last evening.
The Bay State English Opera Company, COM
posed of Mrs. Anna Granger Dow and Miss
Lizzie Natal, soprani, Mrs. Jenny Twitchell
Kemptop, contralto, Mr.. Chas. r Hayden,
tenor, Mr.. Fritz Schmeiser baritone, and Mr..
Stanley Felch, basso, gave Balfe's charming
opera, ''The Bohemian Girl The hall was
crowded and the opera was given in an excel
lent manner. In addition to the company
named there was chorus of twelve voices, a
fine orchestra, and piano accompaniment.
An opera with these necessary auxilaries is not
often put upon the board in this city, but when
IL is given it is we'll appreciated, as was the
case last evening. The delay in commencing
marred the pleasure of the entertainment to
quite an extent The audience was all seated
promptly at o'clock, but the curtain did not
60 up until nearly half hour later, consequent
ly the opera was not concluded until II o'clock.
If 81 o'clock is to be the hour of commencing
it would be well to let the public know it and
they can thus save half an hour CT waiting.
The members of the company as named
above are all familiar to Portland audiences
thus but little need be said of them on this oc-
cason Mrs. Dow was in excellent voice and
she never appeared to better advantage than
last evening as airline" She gave the solo.
II dreamt that dwelt in marble halls" with
much expression, and the solo at the close,
"Oh! what full delight was rendered with
spirit Mrs. Kempton was an excellent Queen
of the Gypsies and her "Bliss forever past
was so finely given that she received hearty
encore. Miss Natal has very pleasing sopra-
no voice and she sang with much animation
Mr.. Hayden was suffering with severe cold
and it was with difficulty that be sang at all.
He showed himself very familiar with his part
and as it was produced a very favorable i'm
preston Mr.. Schmeiser, the Count, was ex-
cellent. His voice was in good condition and
his acting was very natural He sang ''The
heart touchdown" with much expression and
was honored with a recall. Mr.. Fetch has
been seen here several times as 'Devilshoof,"
but each representation appears to be an i'm
provement on his previous efforts. The
scene where he entered Arline's apartments
called forth round after round of applause last
evening.
The chorus was composed of six pretty girls
with,fne voices and the same number of gen.
tlemen. The orchestra was good and the piano
accompaniment by W. E. Tailor were very
| fine.
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Office Hours .


From SEQ m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 81, 1876.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1920
p. m. and 1890 a. m. Close at $50 a m, and 2.30
and 800 p. m.
Boston and the West. Arrive at 5.1Opm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 1920 and $40 m. Close at
$50 IN and 2.30 m.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 1920 IA
and 1890 m. Close at $50 M 2.3O and 800 p m.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag and connecting routes,
Arrive at 800 p. m. Close at 11.3O a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 800 a
N. and 90 p. m. Close at IL 80 m and 500 m.
Morning Northwestern by G. T. r. Arrive at $40
IN. Close at $50 a m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 900 a. M. and
800 m. Close at $50 m, 1l.30 m and 500 p. m.
Rochester, NJ H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
at 1.30 p. m. Close at 700 m and 200 . m.
North Conway and other offices on the P. q o. r
r. Arrive at 1l.25 a m and 40 m. Close at 1000
a m and 2.20 pm.
By the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at 8 p m. Close at
$50 am.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 900 m.
Close at 5.00pm.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
Thursday at 6 a m. Close Saturday at 1907
Foreign Mails per Allan Line close every Satur-
day at II m.
Foreign Mails, via New York. day previous 10 sail
ing of steamers. Close at 23O p m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East Arrive
at 200 am. Close at 900 m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north,
Arrive at 800 m. Close at 80 m.
Sk0whegan closed pouch closes at 900 d m
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. Il. R. Ar
rive at III p. m. Close at 100 IN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

SILVER WEDDING IN FALMoUTH.-A large
and very happy gathering occurred at the fu.
ture residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Lunt, at
Pleasant Hill, Falmouth, on Christmas even
ing, to observe the twenty-fifth anniversary of
the wedding of the worthy couple. The rela-
tives and friends turned out 50 as to fill the
large and convenient house. which has stood
the storm of the past eighty-fve years. The
presents were numerous and handsome, and
the old as we'll as the young seemed to enjoy
themselves alike. There was dancing under
the leadership of Prof Barker, and bounteous
supper. At eleven o'clock the worthy couple
were remarked by Squire Kicker, after which
the assembly broke up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

GoRHAM.-The Methodist church in Gorhsm
wasl crowded to its utmost capacity Tuesday
evening, to witness the annual exhibition of
the High street M. e. Sunday School, under the
supervision of r. G. Harding, Esq the popu-
lar Superintendent. The singing was good, the
speaking and reading excellent and the whole
performance gave general satisfaction to the
large audience present. The Christmas trees
bore excellent and abundap fruit, and the cit
tie folks and all others had merry time
REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Deering-Lot of land from Samuel p. Bach
elder to George Russell.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

LECTURES. Rev. G. B. Pitblado's lecture on
Somebody in Congress street Nj. E. church
was one OF the best lectures given in this city
this winter, holding the audience in perfect
quiet for two hours. He lectures again this
evening at the same place at 7 "a o'clock ON
Music among Men and Mice Now if you
want to hear good live lecture, intensely in
teresting from beginning to end, come and hear
him tonight; he will make you laugh; he will
make you cry; he will do you good. Admis
sion Is cents, children Is cents
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28
Municipal Court.
JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING

WEDNEsDAY.-Charles Scott. Common drunk
ard. Thirty days. Committed.
Bridget Haney. Vagabond. Thirty days. Com
mitted.
Stellman S. West. Intoxication. Fined So with
costs. Paid.
Patrick Connors, George E. Ward, Edward Gould
and Patrick McGlincby-2 cases. Search and seiz-
ure Fined $50 each with costs. Paid.
John Flaherty. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs.
,Iamcs Fl. Larkin. Search and seizure. DISCHARGED.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

MEDICAL ASSOCIATION The regular month
ly meeting of the Cumberland Medical Asso-
citation was held at the rooms of the Medical
Association yesterday morning. The dentists
of the city were present by invitation of the
Association aud DR.. FIllebrown read paper
upon the "Relaton of Dentistry to Medicine
1t was very able paper, and gave much salts
faction to all present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

ART ExHIB1TIoN.-The regular monthly pri.
vate exhibition given by the ladies' art club
held its annual meeting at the residence of Mr..
j. l.. Farmer on Danlorth street, yesterday.
This exhibition is great improvement on the
last one, and it is safe to predict that the i'm
provement which is now so marked, will con
time
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PRORATE NOTICES.
To all Persons interested ia ither of the
Estates Hereinafter Named.

Ara Court of Probate held at Portland, within
"A and tor the County of Cumberland. on the
Third Tuesday of December in the year OF our Lord
eighteen hundred and seventy-six the following
matters having been presented for the action there
upon hereinafter indicated. it is hereby ORDERED,
that notice thereof be given to all persons interested
by causing copy of this order to be puollshed
three weeks successfully in the Maine State Press
and Eastern Argus papers printed at Portland afore-
said, that they may appear at Probate curt to be-
held at said Portland on the Thlrd Iuesday Oh
January next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon,
and be heard thereon, and object If they see cause.
COAN JORDAN, late of Brunswick, deceased.
Account presented for allowance, by Augustus z.
Jordan, Administrator. Also, petition for allowance
out of Personal Estate, presented by Alethea l..
Jordan, widow of said deceased.
BENJAMIN r. STRoUT, late OF Brunswick.
deceasd. First account and Private claim against
said Estate. presented for allowance, by fatrlck
McManus, Administrators.
WILLARD G. FRANK, minor child and heir OF
Granville H. Frank, late Of New Gloucester, de.
ceased. Account and resignation OF trust, presented
by Charles p Haskell, Guardian.
MOSES TRUE, JR., late of New Gloucester, de-
ceased. First Account presented for allowance, by
Calvin S. True, Administrator.
ARIEL ID. L. HAYES, minor child and heirl of
Isaac s, Hayes, late of North Yarmouth, deceased.
Account presented for allowance, by Silas Skllln,
Guardian.
JOSEPH LOW & AL minor children and heirs
Of Cephas W. Low, late of North Yarmouth, de-
ceased. Account presented for allowance, by Eliza
JOHN W. ROBINSON, late of windham, de-
ceased. Will and petition for the probate thereof,
presented by Harriet Robinson the Executrx there
in named.
ISAAC j. SMALL. late Of Yarmouth, deceased.
Account presented for allowance, by Asa Russell,
Administrator.
ALBION S. ELDER. minor, and legatee under
the will of Benjamin F. Warren, late of Gorham,
deceased. Account presented for allowance, by Ca
leb Elder Guardian.
ELIJAH ADAMS, 2ND, late of Portland, de-
ceased Petition for allowance out of Personal Es-
tate, presented by Olive P. Adams, widow OF said
deceased.
DORCAS DEBLOIS late of Portland, deceased.
Final Account presented for allowance, by William
H. Fessenden, Executor.
MARY DOOLY, late of Portland, deceased. Win
and petition for the probate thereof presented by
Bartholomew Wren and Cornelius Casey, the Execu-
tors therein named.
EDWARD INGRAHAM, late of Portland, de-
ceased. Final Account presented for allowance by
Charles P. lngraham, Executor.
NATHAN CLEAVES, Judge.
A true copy of the original order.
Attest HORACE j. BRADBURY, Register.
W3w52
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

Prof. Chaplain Of the State College has re-
ceived and accepted call to the University of
japan at Yeddo. He left Monday morning
with his wife and two young children for New
York state to visit friends After short visit
to their friends they will start for Japan,
where they hope to arrive some time in Feb
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

THERE is no dark or gloomy rooms at the
WINDSOR HOTEL, on Fifth avenue, between
Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh streets, New
York The light is so distributed and the
building so constructed that every room is
cheerful 1t is great blessing to have light in
a chamber. 1t is sanitive preeaution which
the builders of this house kept before them
when they leased it. Foreign visitors pro-
nounce this hotel the marvel of care-taking and
luxury, and this is why it retains its popularity
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

SEVERE AccIDENT.-Capt Freeman Smiths
wife, 70 years DID, slipped and fell on the ice on
Oak street, Tuesday, and was badly injured,
sustaining, it is feared fracture of the thigh.
The street is represented as being in highly
dangerous condition for pedestrians The city
will do well to enforce the ordinances it now
has before passing others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

THE ALLEN MIssIoN-The Allen Mission,
during the past year, has igiven and distributed
to the poor in money, provisions and fuel six
hundred and eleven dollars, besides large
number of garments and shoes. This evening
the Mission holds festival for the benefit OF
''e poor and donations will be gladly received.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28
Wonderful Success.

1t is reported that BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP
has, since its introduction in the United States,
reached the immense sale of 10000 dozen per year
Over 5000 Druggist have ordered this medicine
direct from the Factory. at Woodbury., N. j., and
not one has reported a single failure, but every
letter speaks of its astonishing success in curing
severe Coughs, Colds settled ON the Breast, Con-
sumption, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs
We advise any person that has any predispositon
weak Lungs, to 60 to their Druggists-and get
this Medicine, or inquire about it. Regular size,
70 cents; Sample Bottle, 10 cents. Two doses will
relieve any case. DON'T neglect your cough.
oct20 deom1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28
CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Music Hall-Schoolcraf s. Goes Novelty Co.
Army q Navy Course.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Card-Portland Savings Bank.
Fire NJ. A Bosworth.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Don't Fail-Hill g. Phinney.
Owners-Abrams.
Opening of the M. L. A. Rooms.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice-G. A. Clark.
Citizens Mutual Relief Society.
Hotel to Lease New England House.
To Let-Pleasant Tenement.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Furniture, &c-F. o. Bailey g. Co.
Sheriff's Sale-2.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28

FORTY THIEVES. There was a good house
at Music Hall yesterday at the matinee and
again in the evening to witness tho spectacular
play of 'Forty Thieves" The piece is bound
to draw good houses the rest of the week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-28
SCHENcK's MANDRAKE PILLS

Will be found to possess those Qualities necessary to
the total eradication of all bilious attacks prompt
to start the secreons of the liver and give healthy
tone to the entire system Indeed, it is ordinary
discovery in medical science to have invented REM
edy for these stubborn complaints which develop all
the results produced by heretofore free use of calo
mel, mineral justly dreaded by mankind, and ac-
knowledged to be destructive in the extreme to the
human SYSTEM That the properties of certain vege-
tables comprise all the virtues of calomel without its
INJURIOUS tendencies, is now admitted fact, rem
dered indisputabe by scientific researches and those
who use the Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied
that the best medicines those provided by nature
in the common herbs and roots of the field.
These pills open the bowels and correct all bilious
arrangements without salvation any of the inju-
rious effects ofcaome other poisons. The secretion
of bilcs promoted by these pills. as will be seen by
the altered color of the stools and disappearing of
the sallow complexion and cleansing of the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box of
pills.
Prepared only by j. H. Schenck 6 Son, at their
principal Office corner Sixth and Arch Street, Phil
adelphia and for sale by all druggists and dealers
Price % cents per box. de2eod&w1m