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The Morning herald., 1876-06-22
Our Miniature Poster.

There are seventy thousand children
living on boats in England who receive no
education.
Fine parlor furniture at all prices, l.. F..
Adair, Fourth and King streets.
There may not be gold, but there's no
question about the quantity OF lead IN the
Black hills. Every one has gun full OF IT,
and isn't stingy.
If YOU want neat, comfortable suit OF
clothes patronise j. de Wolf, 80 Market
street.
Somebody gave Texas detective por-
triat of Shakespeare, and told him it was the
nicture of a horse thief for whose arrest
reward had been offered. The detective has
since scrutinized strange faces closely, but
has not arrested anybody.
All the popular magazines, weekly story
papers. ETC., at the Centennial ncws depot
6O7 Market street.
Wread, Wread, Pro Brono Publico. Good
chewing II inch twist, only 10 cents pei
Mug at the Cuban Tobacco House, 40:
King street.
The selling of baked waffles in Philadel
nhia has become an extensive business, 1
we are to judge by the number Of mel
wearing white aprons, carrying them about
the Principal streets. In another monti
competition will be active between them ant
the hhot corn" merchants.
While clearing out the large porpois'
{: tank of the Brighton aqnarian the superin-
! tendent of tanks came upon several specl'
mems of oyster spat of last season. The.
; we're -of the usual size-about that OF
dime. This is the first time oysters hav.
heed known TO breed in an aquarium, anc
/: The spat TO afax itself and mature.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-22
raE new YoRK sAE.
A Number Of Rare Stories o. New
work Life in the Olden Time.

The members of the His orical Society
,,ara out in full force last night to listen to
naper by E. b. O'Callaghan, Ii. D., on
"Fbe Fhe Beginnings of the New York Bar"
rha distinguished historian being absent,
the uap.r was read by Mr.. Moore, the libra
ran' 1t opened with = description OF the
mode of procedure In criminal and civil
csse before the magistrates of New Amster-
dam in primitive days, and brought the
history of the changes In the workings of
.he I Law courts down to modern times.
There were no lawyers under the first gov
srnors of New York, notaries conducted the
cases. there was no trial by jury, and the
witnesses testified by affidavits, and answer
written interrogatories. In a. criminal
case, if the accused person pleaded guilty,
he was at once punished. II he entered q
plea of not guilty, he was "put to the ques-
ton," Or, in other words, subjected to tor
ture.
II the rack failed to draw from him con-
jession of guilt, he was released; for with
out confession no imam could be convicted.
There was no case of capital punishment
under the Dutch rulers OF the city. On one
occasion negro was to be hanged, but the
rope broke, the populace pleaded for mercy
and The culpr,t was pardoned. He lived to
good old age on Chatham square.
Governor Nichol brought over English
laws, but no English lawyers, and many of
his camp followers were commissioned as
uotaries The first educated lawyer In the
colony was Thomas Rutger, Quaker, of
New Jersey, who became the first Attor-
ey-General, by the appointment Of the first
Roman Catholic Governor of the province.
The paper abounded in graphic pictures
of celebrated trials of the past. Among
these was that of Hutchins and Bayard, for
high treason. The Solicitor General, who
had just come from England after long
voyage with large family, had found it
difficult to secure dwelling place, for
houses were scarce and rents were very
high, He was finally quartered in one of
pirate Kidd's houses which had been for
feited to the crown.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-22
A Texan Executed in Turkey
From the Galveston News.

A young lady in Washington has received
a letter from Mr.. j. A. George, written on
the 18th of April, from Turkish prison, In
which he says that in fight between the
Herzegovinians and the Turks, he was cap
tured and was to be executed the next
morning. He states that a friendly priest
had promised to mail his letter at certain
town, and the postmark shows that it was
mailed at that place. This confirms the
previous report of the death of Mr.. George
whose mother lives at Denison. Mr.. George
was engaged to be married.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-22
HOTELS.
TEFFERS IN HOUSE,

1EFFERSuN HOUSE,
NEW CASTLE.
THIS elegant and delightfully."- located
property, having gone into new hands, has
been thoroughly and elegantly renovated
and improved, and the undersigned hay
ing spared neither pains nor expense In
furnishing and stocking it, will offer &C.
commodafions and facilities second to no
country Hotel on the Peninsula.
Now attached to the property is one OF
the finest stables in the State, under the
efficient management of Messrs, Tuft and
Fox, who will offer every accommodation
of
FIRST CLASS LIVERY.
The Inspection and patronage Of the
public is respectfully invited.
my3.3m GEO. A. WELLINGTON.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-22

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II HING-PRACTICAL UMBRELLA ~ n
IA. MAKER, Repairing Specially -
Any one having good frame Of ~
mbrella can have the ssme made %
good as new at half price, ct -
ap26.N p. w. Corner Fourth : Walnut
The Morning herald., 1876-06-22
WILMINGTON QUOTATIONS.

Delaware State Bonds. .......".."i01H lo5 o5
Wilmington City Bonds."."."....!03 1o5 oS,
Delaware r. r. first mtge., iOl1 iOl21
:" extension. ......... % lOl
Wilmington & Reading r. r. 40 ~
lst rtgage,......".."..."....3 ~ ~
Wilmington u Reading II. II.
I'd rtgage.................".... z
Wilmington & Western r. II.
LIST mortgage..... u ~
Delaware r. r. Stock........."....." y 70
Wilmington Coal Gas Co...."...." ~ W
National Bank Of Delaware......5 5U5
I" VIII. & B'dywine.. 6lH 6S
First National Bank. ............."l45 l45 10y
Union National Bank."............. y AZ
Farmers Bank. ~ -
Delaware Fire Insurance......... "A ~
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17
The Poultry Exhibition,

The Maine Poultry Association will hold its
third annual exhibition at City Hall, commeuc-
ing Thursday and lasting one week. The list
of entries are very full and comprise much
larger and finer variety of specimens than were
ever exhibited in this city. The first exhibit
ton consisted of some 400 entries, the second of
800, while the present and third will consist of
1000 entries. There will be exhibited at this
time some of the best stock in the country some
of the pairs of pigeons costing their owners as
high as $500 per pair The Main Hall will be
devoted mostly to poultry; Reception Hall to
pigeons; the room above this to swan and mi
nor pets. Allow US to say in this connection
that the key to the success o. these exhibitions
as far as good attendance of spectators are con-
cerned is to be mainly attributed to the inter-
esting display of small pets. tbs these that
bring out the ladies and children, and were
the society to depend upon the fancers alone
the visitors would be limited. There is much
pleasure in noticing the ladies and children and
some.old boys) gaze mechanically at the males
tic Brahmas, cast a side glance at the stately
cochns, pause a moment before the Houdans
and Polish and Leghorns. but when the ban.
tams are reached their eyes light up and
fairly dance with real joy, and the pleasure is
manifest in the examination of all the smaller
pets with as much apparent relish. They af-
ford all an ever varying pleasure. They also
possess an important influence upon the morals
which is also undeniable. One who is fond of
pets rarely ever is evil sposed.
1t is understood that half fares will be given
on all railroads leading into Portland during
the fair, except the Grand Trunk which is one
fare and one-thrd to all exhibit ors and those
who wish to attend the exhibition.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17
FIRE AT OLD ORCHARD.
The Atlantic, Russell and Orchard Beach
Houses Burned 10 the GrOund-T he
Work of an Incendiary.

Early Saturday morning three of the sum-
mer houses at Old Orchard Beach were burned
to the ground. About halfpa three O'Clock
Mrs. Written, who owns the Adams House,
discovered fire in the Russell House. She at
once called one of her boarders, a Mr.. Emery,
who rushed out of the house with nothing on
except his night clothes. He gave the alarm,
but no one arrived until nearly four o'clock.
Mr.. Charles Gorham was one Of the first to ar
rive after Mr.. Emery, who became chilled and
was obliged to go back to his house and dress.
The fire was in the second story of the Russell
House. and as there was no engine there and
the wind was blowing fresh gale, it required
but short time to destroy the building and its
contents. The flames soon spread to the Orch
chard Beach House on the east and to the At
lantic House on the west, both Of which were
destroyed. A small portion of the furniture in
the Orchard Beach House was saved. The
Atlantic House was occupied by Mr.. Theodore
Stone, and most of the furniture was saved by
the few neighbours who came to the rescue.
The Russell House was an old building which
formerly stood above the railroad track. 1t was
owned by Geo. S. Googins and was insured in
euO h1on" AOh %lAOV, tAC AuIultuIo was iuSuIcu
for $500 in the Merchants.
The Orchard Beach House was new build
ing and was owned by ex-sheriff Warren of
Alfred, and mas insured in the Alemania for
$1,000; in the Aurora for $3.50; on furniture
and fixtures of all kinds, $1,000 in the Franklin
of Wheeling.
The Atlantic House was an old building
which had been moved from near where the
Ocean House now stands. 1t was owned by
Francis Milliken of Boston and was insured
All of the above insurance was ia the agency
of Frank ]. Goodwin of Bddetord.
The three hotels set in a row, but a short
distance apart, and when one caught it was i'm
possible to save the others. The Adams House
had very narrow escape. The house caught
in several places, but was put out by the board
ers, who worked for several hours and succeed
ed in saving the building. The fire made a
very bright light, and Bluff Island, which is
four miles distant, could plainly be seen.
The Russell House was undoubtedly set on
fire, as it was unoccupied, and the fire was first
seen in the second story. 1t is not known
whether the hotels will be rebuilt or not The
site is an excellent one for a very large summer
house.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17
Rrief LaffinQs.

William Cogely, laborer, while atwork
about the Nova Scot;an Saturday morning,
caught his foot in coil of rope and fell, dislo-
eating his wrist.
Friday evening as Fred Maxwell was playing
with revolver, it was accidentally discharged
and the shot inflicted severe wound under his
knee.
The next and last lecture in the free course
given by the Bosworth Post, G. a. R., will be
delivered by Rev. Geo. w. Bicknell tomorrow
evening.
The Portland Machine Works have received
new orders, and will start up about the first of
next month.
The horse-car conductors and drivers, will
give grand ball at Lancaster Hall Thursday
evening
There is letter at the Falmouth Hotel Of
fee from Montreal, addressed to Mr. Tom
Collins. Mr.. Collins will not probably claim
it,
Dave Richards, the scenic painter of the Mu-
scum, is painting set of scenery for the hall
at Ferry Village, and Mr.. Page, the Museum
stage carpenter, is to fit up the stage.
A railing has been placed in the Eastern de-
pot, and now the hackmen are obliged to
stand behind it while soliciting passengers
There will be a union temperance meeting
this evening at the Allen Mission, Excellent
singing may be expected. The public are in
vited.
W. Fl. Dyer, who has just opened saloon
near the Boston Sc Maine depot, treated the
hackmen to a supper Saturday night
An old sigma hand over two feet in length,
on which is the inscription of 81. Robinson,
1764', and which was used by James Robinson
of Dorchester, Mass, whose glove mandatory
in 1854 stood on the site now occupied by the
famous Preston Chocolate Mills, is now in the
possession of his grandson, E. B. Robinson of
this city.
A sailor had very narrow escape from
drowning Saturday night He fell from
Browns wharf while intoxicated, and was
nearly exhausted when some of his ship-mates
rescued him.
Just snow enough fell Saturday night to
make unpleasant walking
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17

POLICE NoTEs.-A fellow named Smith stole
a valuable robe from the carriage of Mr.. E. L.
o. Adams, of the firm of Rollins, Loring &
Adams, while the carriage was standing on
Exchange street, Saturday night. Word was
left at the police station and soon after officer
Rice arrested Smith on Commercial street, and
found the robe. Smith is tramp and has
been known to take things before.
In response to telegram from New York,
the police searched the Peruvian Saturday af-
ternoon, for A. Foster Dewey, Boss Tweed's
private secretary. who it was suspected, was to
sail for Liverpool. He wasn't found how
ever.
Some time Saturday night the boot and shoe
store of W. G. Barrows, on Portland street,
was entered and several pair of boots and shoes
taken. A lady living over the store heard the
noise, and going to the window saw man
leave the store, get into carriage and drive off
The police are looking the matter up.
A man, recently divorced from his wife. at
tempted to abduct child which had been Civ
en- to the custody of the wife, Saturday. He
| started for Rhode Island, but was stopped at
Biddeford, and officer Blethen went out and
| got the child and returned her to her mother.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17

GRADUATING EXERCISES AT THE WESTERN
NORMAL SCHooL.-The regular graduating ex-
ercises of the Western Normal School at Far
mington, occurred on Thursday of last week,
the Legislative Committee on Education being
present.
The graduating class consisted of II ladies
and gentlemen, as follows: Florence M.
Colcord, Adlie f. Hayden, Lottie Lyde, Mar
tina E. Norcross, Lila M. Sanford Carrie M.
Weston, Louisa Lyde, Hannah E. Osborne,
Mary E. Parkhurst, Mahala P. Soule, Lizzie F.
Weston, John Donovan, Milton B. Dyer,
Stephen Haines, Charles W. Smith, Floriman
J. Taylor, Thomas E. futile.
The class presented various topics which they
discussed, on which they answered with great
readiness questions which were propounded by
the visitors and educators present. Hon. W.
Fl. Stevens, Senator from Somerset, had the
honor of con ferripg the diplomas, and fine
and scolarly address was made to the class by
Mr.. Nealley, member of the House from Ban
gor In their answers to the several questions
proposed, the class showed good training.
They grappled with some of the questions very
sharply.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17

JANUARY CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TERM, 1876, SY-
MoNDs, j., PRESIDING.
SATURDAY.-In the case of State vs.. Edwin Ham
ilton of Yarmouth, indicted as a common thief, the
jury rendered verdict of guilty.
Libby, Co. Atty. Strout & Gage.
State VS.. Charles W. Morrison. Indicted at this
term for robbery. Respondent is coored lad about
IS years old In the evening Of the 18th of Septem-
ber by force and violence, took letter containing
five dollar bill from coored boy 10 years of age.
Verdict guilty.
Libby, Co. Atty. Barron for defendant.
Members of the bar are requested to take notice
that all unfinished criminal business must be in read
iness to be disposed of at ten O'Clock this (Monday
morning to which hour the Court adjourned
Abel Tuttie pleaded guilty to larceny and was
fenced to imprisonment and labor in the county Jail
for the term of ten months.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17

scHENcK's PULMoNIo SYRUP, SEA WEED TONIC
AND MANDRAKE PILLs-These deservedly cele-
brated and popular medicines have effected revo-
luton in the healing art, and proved the fallacy of
several maxims which have for many years obstruct-
ed the progress Of medical science The false suppo-
sition that Consumption is incurable deferred ply
sicians from attempting to find remedies for that dis
selves to death without making an effort to escape
from doom which they supposed to be unavoidable.
1t Is now proved however, that Consumption be
cured, and that it has been cured in a very great
number of cases some of them apparently desperate
ones) by Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup alone; and in
other by the medicine in connection with
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills. one
or both, according to the requirements of the case
DR.. Schenck himself, who enjoyed uninterrupted
good health for more than forty years. was supposed
at ole time, be at the very gate of DEATH his ply
sicians having pronounced his case hopeless, and
abandoned him to his fate. He was cured by the
aforesaid medicines, and, since his recovery, many
thousands similarly affected have used DR.. Schencks
preparations with the same remarkable success.
Full directions accompany each, making it not alb
solutely necessary to personally see Dr. Schenck I'M
less patients wish their lungs examined and for this
purpose he is professionally at his principal office,
Corner Sixth and Arch Sts., Philadelphia, every
Monday, where all letters for advice must be adj
dressed. Schenck's medicines sold by all drug
gists.
jy14 jan3deod3p&w1msn
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17

night, Jan. II, by hanging himself, Finan-
cial difficulties are supposed to be the cause.
One hundred and eighty-five sheep skins and
horse sled and harness owned by H. Beeks of
Midtown were captured Wednesday night,
Jan. II. by custom officials while being
brought across the line.
The Sentinel saws that $500 have been sub.
scribed for the building of cheese factory in
Dennysville early in the spridg, and the COM
mite have the promise of the milk from 100
cows.
A tramp called at the house of Mr.. james
Robinson in Edmunds, in the absence of the
men, and would have robbed the house, but
Mrs Robinson covered him with a revolver
and forced him to leave the house.
Our correspondent writes that on the night
of Jan. IL, the store of Leon Whittier of Steu-
ben, was entered and money and goods taken
to the value of $25. There is no clue to the
thieves
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

The Lewiston Journal announces the death
at the age of SO of an accomplished printer,
Mr. Nathan Parker, who for the past % years
has worked almost continually in the Journal
Office. He was master of his craft and was
much esteemed for his personal qualities.
There are twenty less prisoners in Auburn
Jail now than there were year ago. The num-
Der now in confinement is forty-two. There
has been very little sickness.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
E. S. Fuller of Eustis, who recently broke
his leg in three places while hauling logs, has
since died from his injuries.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Our correspondent writes that on the night
of Jan. IL, the store of 81. NJ. Soule of Goulds-
of twenty five dollars. There is no clue to the
thieves.
KNOX COUNTY.
A young man of South Thomaston, supposed
to be in consumption, coughed up half of
cambria needle few days ago and has begun
to mend.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The News says the new school house in
Boothbay was dedicated New Years day. The
building is two stored, 30x50 feet with vesti.
bule 14x10 feet, and is crowned by neat tow
er in which is four faced clock, which strikes
the hours on bell. The main building below
is divided into two rooms for the primary and
"a seats and DESKS The upper story contains
two dressing rooms and seats and desks for 80
pupils. The rooms are we'll provided with
blaokboards and various appliances to favor
the imparting of instruction. The entire cost
is $780,
OXFORD COUNTY.
Our Denmark correspondent writes that the
following officers were installed for the del
ta' Masonic Lodge at Lowell Thursday evening
by D. d. G. M. Webb of Bridgton: Chas. Fl.
Brown, w. M; DR.. A. M. French, S. W; J. E.
harrington, J. W; Marshall Walker, s; Eben
NJ. Fox, S. D; Frank M. McKeen,J. d; An
drew Eastman, -; Isaac Davis, -; Rev.
Josiah P. Stinchfeld, G. After the installa-
ton the members of the Lodge and invited
guests, rs couples in all, sat down to an excel
lent supper at the American House.--Thurs-
day evening the tin wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Harrington of Fryeburg, was Gel
ebrated with numerous company of friends,
and on Friday evening the wooden wedding of
Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Wiley.---Friday
afternoon, Charles McIntire, teams
ter, while hauling slaves from West Denmark
to the depot in Brownfield, was kicked IN the
face by one of his horses, and was badly inJur-
| ed
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
The Wing saws house owned and occupied
| by James Newcembe, was totally destroyed by
| fire last Thursday night. Loss $1,000; insured
| for 5000.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ellis, formerly residents
| of Upper Saltwater, celebrated their golden
wedding Dec. 81, at their present home in
Peshtigo, Wis. A large numbe- OF children
| and grandchildren were present.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
| The buildings of Henry Thurston in Ripley
| were burned Jan. 18th.
| WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Capt Kelley of Jonesport, owner and master
! of schooner SALIVA, committed suicide Tuesday
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17

bill. All will admit that $3.50 session, with
w for every ten miles travel both ways, is not
fair compensation for members of the Legis.
lature, but the House had passed Mr.. Talbot's
early economy proclamation with such evident
delight that we were prepared to see them
make an early Illustration of an eagerness to
save the state by passing the bill
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.
Next week we have the temperance conven-
ton. The fact that the Democratic leaders
have been shifting about to see if there is any
way by which they can make capital out of
action on temperance laws and the rumor that
they have intended to unite with the liquor
dealers agents in repeating the present laws,
will give additional interest to the meeting. Of
late these conventions have not been well at
tended. This one may prove an exception. 1t
is said that more law will be asked for. There
is law enough; what is wanted is a popular
sentiment in favor of temperance and against
liquor-selling. S.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-17

PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head-
quarters in Fluent Block, corner of Congress and
Exchange Streets, Rooms and 10. Open day and
evening Business meeting every Monday evening at
u O'Clock.
PORTLAND TYPoGRAPHICALa UNION, No. To-
Second Saturdavfn each month.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Thurs
day in each month.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Corner
Congress and Casco Streets Every evening.
Thursday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No. G, Mon
day evenings; Pine Tree, No. II, Friday evenings
At their Hall, Clapps Block, Market Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
PORTLAND INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
City Building, Open and free to all from 10 to
o 8 and7 90.
PAYsoN LITERARY SocIETY.-Meetings every
Monday evening" Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at u o'clock.
PORTLAND FRATERNITT-No 1854 Congress street.
Every evening.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, Congress
Hall Block. Second Monday in each month. Deliv-
cry of books, 2 to 6, Z to 9, day and evening.
BoswoRTH POST G. A. R.-Meetings every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hail. corner of Congress and
CascO streets.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARs-Ar-
cana, Monday; : Mission, Wednesday; Forest City
in Williams block, Congress street. Mystic, Thurs
day, at Sons of Temperance Hall Congress st
Iron Clad, Thursday, at West End.
PATRIOTIC ORDER Sons OF AMERICA-Camps Nc
1.3 & convenes over the Eastern Express Office
Plum Street; No on Tuesday evening; No. OF
Wednesday evening; No. on Monday evening; Nc
at School House, Turner's Island, Cape Elizabeth
Friday evening.