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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20
SuperI0r Court.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1876, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
Inhabitants of Harpswell VS.. Isaac Snow and Oc-
tave Snow, Action of debt against the sureties on
two bonds for $780, the other for $780, for the
faithful performance of the duties of collector of
taxes by Frederick G. Orr. Defense-that there has
been no breach of the bonds. Case withdrawn from
the jury and submitted to the law court on report
Thompson for plaintiff.
Strout & Gage for defendant
George Kelley VS.. Boston s. Maine Railroad. Ac-
ton to recover damages alleged to have been sus-
tanned by the plaintiff by of the refusal of
conductor of defendant company to allow plaintiff to
ride from Boston to Portland on ticket reading
from Portland to Boston.
The facts bearing upon the liability of the compa-
ny are not in dispute On the 26th OF January last
the plaintiff took the u 80 train at Boston for Port
land. When asked by the conductor Conway, for
his ticket he produced ticket issued by the Grand
Trunk Railroad Company emitting the holder to
passage from Portland to Boston over defendants
road The ticket was purchased by plaintiff at Lew
iston at the Grand Trunk ticket Office and the cou-
pom attached for the passage from Lewiston to Port
land had been used Conway told plaintiff the ticket
not good for reverse ride to that mentioned on
the ticket and his orders not to take them that
plaintiff could get off at South Lawrence and procure
cure ticket because, he says he did not have time
on account of the crowd. There was some evidence
however, that upon Keeey's return to the train he
told passenger that they asked twenty-five cents
more at that station for ticket to Lewiston than at
Boston. Upon the conductor calling for his ticket
second time Kelley presented the same ticket,
whereupon the conductor told him he must get out
at the next station pay his fare Kelley said he
would get out at Haverhill, two stations beyond,
and did get of at that place. He there purchased
ticket and took the next train for Portland where he
arrived five hours later than he would if he had not
got off. There was no force and no loud talk.
The plaintiff offered to prove that one of defendants
conductors told him the day before that the ticket
from Portland to Boston was good from Boston to
Portland, but the Court excluded it, saying that a
conductor of train from Portland to Boston has no
authority such conductor to make any special con-
tract for a return passage.
The case was withdrawn from the Jury and re-
ported to the full Court for them to determine the
question of liability If the defendants are liable the
is to be remanded for the Court to assess the
damages.
j. E. Butler for plaintiff.
Putnam for defendant.
Peter W. Morrill, VS.. Sarah H. Southwick. Action
to recover the sum of $1O6S-four quarters rent of
store corner Of Middle and Federal streets, occupied
by Jordan & Warren, collected by the defendant.
On trial.
Butler g. Libby for plaintiff.
iMattoeks g. Fox-Goodall for defendant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

DELAY OF TRAINS Monday was hard day
for rallroadiDg and quite number of trains
failed to make their last trips. The train that
left johnson over the Ogdensburg at 6.45 a. IN.
arrived here at a. M, just nine hours and
fifty minutes late The detention was chiefly
between Upper Bartlett and Portland. At
Conway Judge Eastman furnished the train
hands and passengers with a comfortable
lunch. The Boston and Maine train due here
at p. M, arrived at II. The Eastern train
due at p. M, arrived at about 1915 p. m.
The Pullman from Bangor passed the night at
Brunswick. The 8 p. m. Pullman from Bos-
ton arrived at a. m. yesterday.
On the Rochester the Z o'clock train from
this city passed the night at Cumberland. The
5 p. m. train from this city for Augusta left at
10 p. M, and arrived back IN time to start for
Boston at 9 a. m. yesterday.
Over the Grand Trunk, the in-trains were
on time but the train for Montreal was run in
to at Gorham by an engine with snow-plow at
tached. The snow-plow was wrecked, but no
other damage was done.
Yesterday the trains we're nearly on time
and the tracks we're nearly all cleared with
little or no trouble.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20
Brief JOttiuQs,

The Lowery hydrants trouble the fremen
this cold weather
The days are now the shortest of the year
nine hours and three minutes long. On Sun
day they will begin to increase.
The weather report station in this city re-
ports fall of eight inches of snow or 65-10O
of an inch of melted snow, il the last storm.
Tomorrow evening the walters of the Preble
House give masquerade ball at Lancaster
Hall.
The regular Haydn rehearsal takes place this
evening, having been postponed Monday even
ing on account of the concert.
Bosworth Post will play !. Hole in the Wall, :"
LAST of The Ola Guards" and "The Two Vas-
abonds" at Grand Army Hall this evening.
They should have full house.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company has
just published the Constitution of the United
States with amendments. A few illusions to
the company are added.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20
STATE NEWS.
ANDROSC0GGIN COUNTY.

ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY.
Miss Annie Brophy of Lewiston, suddenly
disappeared from her home Saturday, the 9th
inst, and her whereabouts have not been learn
ed. 1t is thought by some that she has COM
mitted suicide. She is said to BIZ the victim of
unrequited affection, and has made two unsuc-
cessful attempts to commit suicide.
The funeral of Horace r. Cheney took place
at Valley Falls, R. L., Saturday.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
The water in the Cobbossee stream is very
low. not more than half enough to run the
manufactures upon it.
The horse distemper is prevailing in Gardn-
Counterfeit five dollar bills of the Merchants
National Bank of New Bedford, are crcnlat-
ing in Augusta. The are exceedingly well ex-
ecuted.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Paris Grange z. of H., celebrated its tenth
anniversary December 4th.
The shoe factory at South Paris employs
ebout eighty hands, and is increasing the num-
Der daily.
Quite number of persons in Porter lose by
the failure of the Continental Life Insurance
Company.
Mr.. Amos Abbott of Upton, committed sui
eide Dec. 9th by hanging. He was SO years of
age and bachelor Cause unknown.
WALDO COUNTY.
A train on the Belfast Branch ran off the
track at Brooks Monday, wrecking the engine
and tender.
Frederick S. Dyer of Lincolnville, has been
awarded $3.50 by the Alabama Claims Court in
case 1916.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

LECTURE ON WoNDERLAND.-Thurs eve
ming Mr.. Marshall is to give his instructing lee
ture upon the New National Park, at Pine
street church, Mr.. Charles A. Barry, Super
visor of Drawing in the public schools in Bos-
ton, writes as follows concerning this lecture:
had the pleasure of attending Prof. Mar
shalPs illustrated lecture on "My Two Trips to
Wonderland" at Mt Desert, with DR.. Hol-
land, f. G. G. barley, A. B. Twins and Others
also, at the Glen House, n H.. with William
Lloyd Garrison and Hon. Charles Francis Ad-
ANS, and also third time at North Conway,
N. H., and most heartily endorse the COM
mepdations of Messrs Adams, Garrison, Hol-
land, barley, Wins and Others, and trust that
erous as he can fill, and that every American
who can, will see these wonderful views of the
marvellous region which has been set apart as
our National Park
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An Important Decisiou,

In the case of Matthew Adams vs.. James
McGlinchy ct. ais, the Law Court has overrul-
ed the exceptions and the damages are to be
assessed by the Superior Court as agreed by the
parties.
1t will be remembered that about two years
ago the deputy sheriffs seized quantity of liz
quors valued at $500 from McGlinchy. After.
wards Mr.. MoGlncby got replevin writ, and
Constable Cha es Hal, when the deputies were
at dinner took possession of the liquors. Dep
uty Sheriff Adams then brought suit against
McGlncby for this proceeding, and the Law
Court have rendered the above decision in the
case.
The rescript is as follows:
In search and seizure warrant the omission
of the pronoun them" after the word bring"
in the sentence requiring the officer to bring
the respondents into court is not fatal to its
validity. In such warrant, if all that is nee
essary to show that the liquors are liable to for
fixture, and the person arrested to punishment,
is set out and the warrant is duly issued from
a court of competent jurisdiction it is sufficient
to hold the liquors.
One having the exclusive possession of proper
ty may maintain an action of tresspass against
a mere wrong doer. An officer taking proper
ty under repevin writ, without returning it
with bond into court. is a tresspasSer and can
not justify on the ground that one aiding him
was the general owner of the property. In such
case, the servant must stand or fall with his
master.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20
SCARCITY OF MONEY.

There is no doubt but the present condition of all
kinds of business and industry is tearfuy depressed
and it behooves every family to look carefully to
their expenses. Winter is coming on when children
are liable to Group, Whooping Cough, etc. Coughs
and Colds will prevail everywhere and Consumption
with other throat and lung diseases, will carry off
many-These diseases should not be neglected
Doctors bills are expensive, and we would advise
our people to use BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP, 1t
has failed One bottle at IS cents will keep your
whole family well during the winter, Two doses will
relieve any case, Sold in all towns IN the United
States. and by your Druggist. =
, SEQ d1yeom
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

EDUCATIONAL AssoCIATIoN-As we have
the Maine State Educational Association will
be held at City Hall, Bath, on Christmas week
December 9th, 2Sth and 29th. A full and free
invitation.is given to teachers, school officers
aud all interested in educational progress.
Board can be obtained in Bath at the hotels
for from 81 to 50 per day. Railroads will pass
passengers for one fare the round trip. The
following is the order OF exercises for the meet.
ings:
WEDNESDAY.
no Reorganization.
Address OF Welcome by the Mayor,
Hon. Edwin Reed
Response, by the President of the Association,
Subsistence in the Public Schools,
Horation .. Ladd, A. NJ, n. H. Normal School
THURSDAY.
9 a. m.-Educational Reform,
Charles Fish, A. M, Oldtown High School
9.30-"Limits of Public Education
Arthur B. Morrill,, Portland High School
10-Dscussion.
10.45-Music and Rest.
W: F. Bradbury, Cambridge High School
11.30-Discusson.
p. m.-The Study of Language,
230-Discussion.
3.f5-The Teacher Student,
Albert G. Perkins, Philips Exeter Academy
315-Discussion.
410-Teaching Geography,
G. I. Fletcher, Normal School, Castine
430-Discussion.
7-Musc.
7.15-English Literature,
Prof. H. L.. Chapman, Bowdoin College
745-The Rights of the Taught,
Rev. DR.. Barbour, Bangor Theological Seminary
FRIDAY.
ga. m.-Arithmetic, Rev. DR.. Hill, Portland
945-Discusson.
I0.15-Music and Rest,
10 30-School Examinations,
Mr.. Reyes, BiddefoId High School
11-Discussion.
II Decentralization in Schools,
Rev. Mr.. Emerson, Biddeford
11.50-PreparatOn of Teachers,
General Discussion.
Up. m.-Executive Session, Choice of Officers
2.30-Examnatiens and Promotions.
General Discussion.
730-Social Reunion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

CHRISTMAS SALEs.-The ladies of the First
Baptist Society will hold Christmas festival
and sale at their vestry on this and tomorrow
evening. On this evening an antiquarian sup.
per will be served and on tomorrow evening a
concert will be given.
On Thursday and Friday evenings a sale of
Christmas emblems will take place at Ply
mouth church.
The ladies and society of Chestnut street par
sh are about holding another of their Christ
mas sales. 1t will begin this evening and hold
tomorrow afternoon and evening. The objec
is to raise money to pay the debt on the par
SOnage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

COUNTERFEIT TICKETs.-The young man
who was arrested in Biddeford Monday, charged
with selling counterfeit stop-over checks on the
Boston & Maine railroad, was taken before the
municipal court in that city yesterday and gave
the name of William Dunboy ard hailed from
New York. He was bound over to the Janu-
airy term of the Supreme Court in the sum of
$500. The question now is who sold this man
the tickets.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20
LITTLEToN, n, H., Nov. 10, ]

LTTTLEToN, N. H., Nov 10, 1870.
Messrs. S. W. FowLE & Sons:
For many years L was afflicted with Chronic
Bronchitis and Hoarseness to such an extent as
at times to be unable to speak audibly, attended
with severe Canker and Soarness of the Mouth
and Throat L made use of great many reme-
dies, and from none of them did 1 obtain relief,
but the disease rather increased than diminish
ed. Upon the recommendation of lady in
this place. who had been similarly afflicted
and cured by the use of DIR. WIsTAR's BALsAM
OF WILD CHERRY, I procured of your agent
Mr.. Hedgman, a bottle of the BALsANI, and
was soon convinced that had secured in it the
means of relief and cure from the burdensome
troubles to which L had been so long subjected
L am now almost entirely free from any diff
Guilty of pulmonary nature, and only need q
slight dose of the BALsAM to restore me when
ever any troublesome symptoms occur; and in
such cases it always acts like charm.
dec19eod&w1w LEVI +. RANLET.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

THE prostration and enfeeblement expert
enced by those who suffer from Bright's dis
troubles, pains in the back and loins, suppress
sion and incontinence of urine, female irregur
larities, ETC., is entirely removed by DIR. Bull
LOCKS KIDNEY REMEDY, NEPHRETI-
CUM. 1t disarms and drives out of the system
all maladies of this nature, and those inciden-
tai thereto. my23eod&w1w-6-21-36-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

. Miss Ella Lewis will sing at the vesper SER
vice at Park street church on Sunday evening
next, Christmas eve.
Mr.. o. A. Robinson of this city is giving les
sons in elocution. He is an excellent elocu-
ZIONIST and is well qualified to teach the art
Warden Rice of the State Prison was in
town yesterday.
Miss Gerry of this city, has fine class of
vocal scholars in Norway. Her singing at the
Norway concert last week is very highly spok
en- Of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

FIRST BAPTIST CoNCERT.-The ladies of the
First Baptist society IN connection with their
Christmas sale have prepared concert for
Thursday evening, in which they are assisted
by some of the most popular and talented of
our musical people. A glance at the pre-
gramme will assure the reader that most en-
joyable evening may be confidently anticipat.
ed, while the price of admission has been plac-
ed so low that the house should be crowded.
The following is the programme:
PART 1.
Male Quartette-Be with me Lord. .Kreutzer
Messrs w. H. 81 l. c. Stockbridge, Beck
EFT and Turkey.
Piano Solo-Mit Sang and Klang .......C Carl Bohm
Miss Alice G. Merrill.
Pretty Swallows Fare You Well. ...,.. II. Millar d
Miss Susie d. Dryden.
Gaily Chant the Summer Birds .......... De Pima
Miss Ida X. Tarbox
Aubade NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II. Cowen
Mr., W. I'll. Stockbridge.
Duet-Come with Me. ..............,F Campana
Misses Cummings and Beckett
Miss Alice l. Evans.
Miss Nettie Milliken.
My Dearest Heart. ............... Arthur Sullivan
Mrs. +. H. S. Monkey.
Mr.. W. s. Beckett.
Quartette-Good Night NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Miss Milliken, Mrs. NorcrOss, Messrs. Stock
bridge and Beckett.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-The Reform Club
will hold meeting at st. Lawrence street
church, Rev. Mr.. Wright's, Munjoy Hill, this
evening, commencing at y o'clock. All are in
vited to attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

MUSICAL GOODS for the holidays, at Collins
& Buxton's, Harrington block, Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

VIcKERY & LEIGHTON, Middle street, have
made prices on their best Winter Dress Goods
in fashionable shades to close them. Call and
see. dc16dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

KENDALL & WHITNEY have large assort-
ment of Sleds for the holiday trade.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

EVERY day until Christmas the largest stock
of Diaries in Portland at Bailey & Noyes'.
deco 4t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

THE MUsEUM-A better house greeted
"After Dark" last evening than on it's first rep
resentation and the play was much better given
although there were a few bitches and the voice
of the prompter was occasionally heard by the
audience. The underground railway scene was
very thrilling, all the scenic effects working
splendidly. Just as. the head light began to
light up the track Dalton appeared and snatched
Chumley from the track just as the train rushed
passed. This is one of the best scenes the Mu-
scum has had for many day. The Charles
Dalton of Mr.. Meeker is different character
than is generally enacted in this play and Mr..
Meeker at times Injuries the impersonation by
ranting. Mr.. Harkinson makes fair Kuatch-
ball, while Theodore is very good as Dicey Nor
ris. Mr.. Byron did not make great impress
sion as George Medhurst. The Eliza Medhnrst
of Miss Marsh was excellent and was played
with much spirit. Miss Campbell appeared to
great advantage as Rose Egeron. Mr.. Wood
erson made hit as Area Jack. the night bird,
as he has in several parts of late. Messrs.
Meldon and Dunston were about as bad as
they could be in their several parts. The
make up OF the detective was something won
derful, especially the whiskers Taken as a
whole the pay is success and will no doubt
draw well the remainder of the week
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

RUSSIA Leather Wallets and Russia Leather
Albums in good variety at Bailey & Noyes'
dec20-4t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

For CHRIsTMAs.-C. Fl. Lamson, 20 Middle
street, invites holiday buyers to examine his
stock of fine Watches apd Jewelry, Chains,
Crosses, Lockets, Sets, Pins, &c. A splendid
assortment of Finger Rings, plain band, stone
seal and chased. A we'll selected line of Silver
Spoons, Napkin Rings, Fruit Knives, &c.,
Opera Glasses, black and white pearl, plain and
gilt, Spectacles, Magnifers, SC. Novelties in
Celluloid, Silver fligree, blue and steel Shell,
initial Buttons, &c., sc. dec20-2t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

FRATERNITY DANCEs.-The first of the Fra
ternity dances was given at City Hall last eve
ming. very pleasant party was present and
delightful time was enjoyed. Aicareful order
of dances was arranged by the committee. The
music was furnished by Chambers best team,
and it was, as usual excellent. The floor was
under the management of Fred r. Harrington,
assisted by A. E. Webb, James c. Hamlen Fl.
Fl. Lowell. John w. Dyer, Fritz I'll. Jordan,
Chas. A. Perry, VIM. Senter, Jr,, Geo. Sylves-
ter.
and if those who attend enjoy themselves as
well as last evening it viii be an enjoyable
affair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

ALL the latest sheet music, both vocal and
instrumental, can be obtained at Collins &
Buxton's.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20
MORTGAGEE,s SALE.

shoe Manufacturers stock by Auction.
IN WEDNESDAY, Dec. Goth, at 10 o'clock a m,
" at Rooms No. 43 Union Street, lately occupied
py G s. Brown & Co., all the goods therein consist
ing of Ladies' and Misses Serge Kid, o. G. Button
and Polish Boots LADIES' and Misses Serge, Kid and
Kid Fox Button and Polish Uppers Stitched, Ct and
Tie Uppers, Sheep Innings, Boot Innings, Eylets,
Spool Silk, Lacings. Kid and Goat Stock, Kid and
Sheep pieces, Soles, Stills, Heels, Nails and Tacks,
Cartons, Dies Stitching Machics. Wheeler & VIII
son with carding attachment, nearly new, Machine
Tables latest style Iron bottom Lasts and Patterns,
complete sets of g. b. Patterns, Iron Lasts for beat
ing and Machines, 2 large Coal Stoves and Funnel
&C., &c. Sale positive per order Mortgage. Terms
over $50 approved notes. Goods may be examined
two days previous to sale.
+. .. BAILEY IL CO., Auctioneers.
dell dot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

FINE lot German Canary Birds, splend id
singers, also good assortment Cages. at W. G.
Sawyer & Co.'s % Market Square.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

A VERY hobby lot of Note Paper ia boxes,
suitable for Christmas presents, may be found
at Bailey & Noyes' dec2O-4t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

f. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at 10 o'clock
this morning, by order of the mortgage, the
shoe manufacturers stock of c. S. Brown &
Co., 48 Union street. See auction column
The sale of Holiday Goods will also be con-
tinued at 10 and q p. M, at So and 81 Ex-
change street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

RUSSIA LEATHER GOODS the latest novelties
of the season, opened today by Davis & Co.
Also large lot of Cardigan Jackets, Leggings,
Breakfast Sbawls, &c Be sure and see the
very many things we offer for Christmas goods
DAVIS r. Co
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

If you want Bible of any description please
remember that Bailey & Noyes are agents for
the Bible Society, and sell this class of goods
lower than any other house in Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

Music ROLLS specially at Collins & Bux-
TOMS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-12-20

has lot of pretty holiday music at his store,
No. III Middle street. He gives roll of music
folio to all who purchase music to the extent of
one dollar, and fine music binding folio to all
who purchase music to the extent of three dol
lars. By this means a musical friend should get
a very appropriate present for a little money
Mr.. Halves also has large stock of all kinds
of musical instruments
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-31
WESTERN UNION
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
TELEGRAPH MONEY ORDERS.

This coMPANY~IS PREPARED TO
=. Iaasmip money BY telegraph to ali
ns; mi On the Pacific Coast, aud to all princi.
Sta 81, eiuss and towns titr eughout tho United
iaset; FOR terms. apbrs to Local Agents.
.v~N @rfBa h
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-31
FOR E2 EN- r.

A HOUSE ON RUBY HILL, FOR NrEa
N a dwelling, or suitable for
boarding-house; best location; partly t-AA
furnished, Inquire at Ruby Hill Post
Office. no2-td