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The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

Yesterday afternoon huge column of smoke
rising from Westbrook woods suggested to our
vigilant reporter that, if there be any truth in
proverbs, there must be some fire in the leaf
less coverts. So, himself fired by the thought
OF dlstanciDg the reptile contemporary, he
sailed forth, cherishing some hope that all
Westbrook might be afame. The night was
pleasant and the nag good one, and as he
Journeyed along he painted glowing pictures of
the victory he should achieve over the other
man, and began making appropriate bead lines
in which reference was had to the devouring
element and all that sort of thing. 1t was
easier, however, to invent captions than it was
to find the item to suit them. The fire fiend
appeared to be sneakng sort of fellow and
it was only after long chase that he was
found snugly hid in the woods near Aliens
Corner, where he had been amusing himself
by capering to and fro over hundred acres and
lad taken the edge off his appetite by lunch
of four hundred cords of wood-which he
doubtless found a knotty matter for digestion.
The reporter sadly made inquiries, for the
shameless fellow was disappointed at not find
ing at least one house in ashes, and learned
that Isaac Knight, who lives near Aliens Cor.
ner in Westbrook, set fire to a heap of brush
on his farm yesterday afternoon, that the fire
extended to the woods beyond and could not
for some hours be checked. 1t ran over about
hundred acres, running the growth and burn
ing up four hundred cords of cut wood before
it could be stayed. The wood was owned by
James Lucas. For time there was much ex-
element in the vicinity, and.the people turned
out en- nasse to fight the flames. Considerable
apprehension was felt Of further danger, and it
was only by hard struggle that the fire was
kept from buildings near by, aud at last
checked. The loss to Mr. Lucas canaot be less
than thousand dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

near Zanzibar, a settlement of adult liberated
slaves has been formed, and a girls school
established. at Kiungan. two miles from
Zanzibar, is large boys industrial school,
party self supporting. A house in Zanzibar
has been opened as hospital.
The Methodist general conference has elected
the following officers: Rev. Daniel D. Whedon,
D. D., LII d, Editor of the Methodist Quar-
terly Review and of Books of the General
Catalogue. Rev. John H. Vincent, d. D., edi-
tor of Sunday-school books, papers, and tracts.
Rev. Reuben Nelson, d. D., and John NJ Phil
lips Esq, Book Agents at New York. Rev
Luke Hitchcock, d. D., and Rev. John M.
Weldon, d. D., Book Agents at Cincinnati.
Rev Charles 81. Fowler. d. D., LII D., Editor
of The Christian Advocate at New York. Rev.
Henry Benson, D. D., Editor of the Cali
fornia Christian Advocate.
The Howard Mission in New York hes
changed its work, says "Burleigh" in the Bos-
ton Journal. 1t has dropped the day-school
and has no dodgers, but instead takes poor child
rem under its protection and clothes the m de-
Gently so that they may attend the public
schools watches over them, helps the families,
keeps sumoer Of missionaries in he field, and
holds Sunday school and other meetings. Its
beneficari IS are some 200 fumilies. The man
ayers say they never did so much good as now,
though many friends of the mission think 9TH
erwiSe.
One of the recent publications of the Chris
tian Vernacular Education Society in India is
small book entitled Rendering of Important
Scripture Terms in the Principal Languages of
India 1t consists of about 200 words in Eng
lish, the Hebrew and Greek originals aud the
corresponding terms in Sanskrit, and the
eleven principal modern tongues of the coun.
try. The work has been performed by various
missionaries The book has been issued in the
hope that the British and Foreign Bible Socie-
ty will undertake similar publication upon a
larger SCALE
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

POLICE NoTEs.-Of6cers Bell and Harris
broke up row in the rear of York street last
evening which promised to make first class
item. 1t seems that blind man had been
drinking to the health of his sister who had just
left for New Hampshire, and becoming noisy
his wife reasoned with him, using an iron stew
pan as an argument The reasoning had the
effect to quiet the man for he was cut badly
about the head and bled profusely from his
wounds when the officers arrived. The Injured
man was taken to the station, but the wife was
kept in the house as she had several small
children.
A rum crazed man drew knife on woman
on Congress street last evening, when passer-
by interfered and called officer Hicks who took
him to the station. A large knife was found
on his person.
The police squelched young man last even
ing who was selling obscene pictures in Mat
ket Square.
Charles Chambers, a colored cobbler living on
Middle street, is under arrest for the larceny of
a pair of boots from Burroughs shoe store
He is also charged with the larceny of pair of
boots from a Mr.. Buckley on Washington
street.
The Advertiser is mistaken in saying that the
Portland Rowing Club is the only boating club
now possessing an organization in Portland.
The Emerald boat club is an old and long es-
tablshed organization, and is now in -four
ishing condition.
Congress street was crowded with promenad-
ers last evening.
Major Benson is to be Chief Marshal of the
procession on the Fourth.
1t is expected that the Blues will 60 to Lew
iston on the afternoon of the Fourth.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
Barn burners at the Cape.

The fire at Cape Elizabeth Friday morn
ing was succeeded by another this morning
precisely similar. This time it was the barn of
William S. Emery, situated on the Cottage
road between the brick school house at the
southerly end of the bridge and the meeting
house at the top of the hill. Mr.. Emery dis
covered the fire about half past IL o'clock, when
it was too late to save any of the contents,
which consisted of yoke of oxea, horse, two
jersey heifers, twenty-five hens, seventeen
tons of hay, moving machine and farming
utensils, all Of which were destroyed. No one,
SO far as Mr.. Emery knows, had been near the
barn with light, and there is no doubt but
the fire was purposely set. Following SO quick
ly on the fire at Ferry Village it leads to the
belief that gang of barnburners are prowlng
about the Cape and residents should take some
precautions to prevent the destruction of their
property. Mr.. Emery's loss is $500 at the
least; on which there is no insurance.
The fire was plainly seen in this city and the
alarm from box 43 struck. An engine ard the
Eagle hooks went over, but the barn was in
ruins when they arrived.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
Maine Business Notes.

Charles E. Robbins of Orono, tans on con-
tract for Boston parties, 10000 sheep skins an
nually.
The Bangor Water Loan Bonds are now quot
ed in Boston at per cent. premium.
The cheese factory at Winthrop is to be open
ed in about week. Willard Laeroix will make
the cheese. He has had considerable experience
and will ensure success to the enterprise.
Smith & Craig's drive of logs containing two
millions feet of spruce reached Houlton Friday.
The Topsham paper mill is putting in the
Hall water sprinklers, for use in case of fire.
Instantly fire occurs in any given room it
can be flooded with spray. The valves also
open on the outside of the building, SO that if
admission cannot be gained to a room on fire
the water can be let upon it just as well from
the outside.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
Superior Court
MAY CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TERM, 1876, sYMONDs
pRHSTDJNG


FRIDAY.-John E Girard, indicted at this term
for breaking and entering the store of E. L. Stan.
wood, was sentenced to two years and six months
imprisonment and labor in the county JAIL The
respondent has been once before convicted of the
same offence.
Arthur Bowman, II years of age, same offence;
sentenced to eighteen months in the county jail
Walter w. Andrews, against whom were two
previous convictions for larceny, sentenced
Indictment found at this term, for breaking and
entering the store Of Esther H. VIM, to two years
and six months in the county Jail.
Edward T. Kingnary, alias Edward Canary, said
by the police to be of the most expert thieves in
the city, for an attempt to commit larceny, to which
he pleaded guilty, sentenced to one year in the
county jail
Seth B. Kennedy, II years of age, for breaking
and entering the store of Andrew Bennett, was
sent to the Reform School during his minority.
Harvey freeman, Jr., and Henry II. Burleigh
were each fined $40 and costs for contempt of Court
in not obeyng summons to appear before the grand
jury.
Court adjourned until Monday afternoon at
o'clock
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

1t seems that the jewelry thieves who were
caught the other day have been about town
some time, as several gentlemen who have seen
them since their arrest remember seeing them
about town for several days.
The public anniversary meeting of the Bible
Society of Maine will be held tomorrow, Sun
| day evening at y o'clock, in the Second Parish
| church.
A fine flute can be bought at this Office for
less than one-third of its value.
The Committee on Public Buildings inspect
ed the City Building yesterday.
The Portland Juniors, formerly the Hay
makers, are to play match game of base ball
with the High School nine this afternoon on
the Western Promenade
large cargo of strawberries arrived from
Boston yesterday.
The young lady from the eastern part of the
state who recently had large tumor removed
from her stomach at the Maine General Hos
pital, is fast recovering her health and will be
able to ride out in few days. DR.. Greene con-
siders it very rapid recovery.
Rev. B. F. Leavitt, late pastor of Wi.liston
Chapel, presented them with beautifully carv-
ed black walnut pulpit.
The New England Association of School Sa-
perintendents will hold their next semi-annual
meeting in Boston on Friday, May Goth. Mr..
Ephraim Hunt Of this city, will present for dis.
cussion the following suggestive topic: "To
what extent are the calamites of the times
justly chargeable to our prevailing systems of
education?'
The weather yesterday and last evening was
just delightful
The through trains from Bangor for Boston
come into the station in this city now instead
of going on to the Y.
Loring has got his soda on and the ''long
drinks" are in great demand.
After next week the steamer Lewiston will
make two trips per week.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

GoRHAM Rev. Mr.. Whittier, the evangelist,
has been laboring with the people of this viii
lage for several days past and now both church
es are having revival of religion. Meetings
are held every day and evening" largely attend
ed. The good work has spread quietly but
rapidly until it already embraces nearly all the
students of the Seminary as well as many
others. Thursday evening after the regular
meeting in the church, seventy-fve converts
and inquirers met in the vestry for prayer and
conversation with the brother and pastors who
are so deeply interested in the work.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
WARD CAUCUSES.

The Republican voters of Portland, are requested
to meet in their respective Wards Rooms, on
Monday evening, May 23d, ut 9 O'Clock,
and elect three delegates from each Ward to repre-
sent them in the District Convention to be held at
Saco, on the 25th May.
The delegates so elected will meet at Lancaster
Hall, on TUESDAY AFTERNOON, at 5 O'Clock,
and select five delegates at large.
Per order of
my1sdtd CITY COMMITTEE.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

f. o. BAILEY & Co. will continue the sale
OF silver plated ware at 10 and q to-day. As a
special attraction they will sell in the afternoon
forty-two ladies' and gentlemen's gold watches
from bankrupt stock
They will also sell in basement, at 10 a. IN ,
large lot of furniture, crociesy, &C. See auc.
ton column.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

SEVERE ACCIDENT AT BALDWIN. Mr.. Syl-
vanus Batcheder, formerly of Baldwin, met
with severe accident Thursday night while at
work in A. & P. B. Youug's null at East Hi
ram. A strip of hemock, about au inch square
and three feet long, was thrown from circular
saw through the upper posterior part of his
thigh, pinning the two parts completely to-
gether. The strip was Withdrawn with difficult
ty on account of projecting slivers. Mr.. Batch
elder is about 40 years of age. 1t is thought he
will rec over,
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
A. j. Mosher, Portland, bag holder,

The LECTURE CoURsEs.-The lecture CON-
mittees of the Mercantile Library Association
and the Army and Navy Union have had
conference and decided to give their entertain
ments on alternate weeks the coming "in1ers'
As this is to be very exciting political year IL
was thought best not to commence e'tnel
course until after the Presidential electlon'
The Union will give their entertain mehts Oh
every other Thursday evening and the Mercan-
tile en- every other Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

ANNIvERsARY.-Mr. and Mrs. Silas Cum
mings celebrated the 3Oth anniversary of their
Monday evening. There was a large number
of their friends present and a very pleasant
evening was spent. The presents were many
aud several of them very costly. A fine sup
per was served and the company did not break
I'D until a late hour.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

AccIDENTs.-Mr. Edward Hampden of Lew
iston, fell across the railroad track on Com
mercial street, yesterday afternoon, and dislo-
Gated his left shoulder.
Mr.. George Jeffrey fell at his residence, on
Newbu.y street, Thursday night, aud was ser-
ously lninred about the head.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

LIST OF PAIENTs.-The following is list of
pltents bearing date of May 16, 1856, issued to
residents of Maine, reported for the PRESS by
C. E. Foster, Solicitor of Patents, Washington,
d. c.:
r. o. Perce, Portland, temporary binder.
j. w. g. &. A. Emerson, Lewiston, salvers
C. Fl. Fiuson, Pittsfeld, wheel house.
J.F. Leavitt aDd III. I. Clark, Bangor, tlcd-
J. Mosher. Portland, bag holder
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

ANCIENT DR. Chadwick has in his possess
sion an almanac of the year 1912, which was
in the possession of William Chadwick, grand
father of the present owner. 1t contains mem
orancums kept by the owne-, and was pnb"
lished by Nathaniel Ames of Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

THE pain endured and the misery entailed by
such distressing maladies as kidney, bladder
and glandular affections, nervous comp laints
diseases incidental to females, Sc, are entire
~ removed and counIeracted by administering
DR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY REMEDY,
NEPHRET ICUM. Under itr influence the
system regans its vigorous action, and the
whole nerve fabric is strengthened and sus-
tanned.
my16-eod&w1w 5-20-35 80
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

w. c. SAWYER & Co., % Market Square,
are receiving tomato and cabbage plants fresh
from the garden every morning. may29S&W2t
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

WE offer to our customers the largest varie-
ty of kid gloves to be found and can suit them
in both quality and price. Our shawls are the
choicest to be found and prices are as low as
the finest quality of goods are sold at.
nAn @ "a
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Robert Leighton, Jr.,
a man well known in this city, died of heart
disease at home in Westbrook, yesterday alter
noon, at the age Of IS years He was in the
act of getting pail of water from the well
when he fell dead. He leaves wife and two
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

The steamer Express will take visito RS from
the end of Custom House wharf to the U. S.
ship Monongahela on Sunday from one ~ to
five (J) D. m
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
nay20eod1w

WE still continue to advise all our frien Is to
to buy their clothing of Geo. W. Rich & Co.,
store It's Fore. corner Exchange street.
may20eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

PORTLAND SCHOOLS AS PHILADELPHIA
The exhibit made by the schools of this city at
the Philadelphia Exhibition have arrived there,
are In position and command general praise.
Our teachers and scholars certainly deserve
credit and warm praise for their Zeal, knowl-
edge and efficiency. Mr.. Hunt, the Superin.
tendent, has received letter from Mr.. Warren
John son saying: 81 am very much pleased
with the entire exhibit from Portland. 1t can
be placed favorably by the side of any that I
have thus far seen, and 1 have taken pains to
examine the school exhibits of most of the
states. desire to thank you, your teachers
and your scholars for their generous aid and
commendable efforts to fill creditably the
Maine educational acove."
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
IMPORTANT SALE
FIRST CLASS & ELEGANT NEW
FURNITURE
AUCTION
SAMUEL HATCH s. CO., AUCTIONEERS.
AssIGNEE,s SALE.


Oil and Guauo Works, schooners, liz hters.
Roats, LINES. seincs, Tools, Casks, Cord
Wood, &c.
On WEDNESDAY, May 81, 1876, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
viii be peremptorily sold by order of the assgnees
the premises, certain parcel OF land containing
seventy-fve acres or less situated in the town
of BOothbay, in the State OF aine, on Linniken's
Neck. so-caled, and known the Suffolk Oil and
Guano Works." together with all the buildings there
on, consisting of factories, wharf. scraphouses,
storehouses, dwelling and all the machinery,
tools and implements, furniture and fixtures therein;
all of which will be sold in lot $1,000 to be paid
down at the time of sale.
On the land there is large lake situated OIL hill
few hundred feet above the factory, from which is
conveyed in pipes abundant supply OF pure, fresh
water for the factories and steamers.
At the same time and place, Immediately after the
sale of the above, will be sold the following property,
viz: Schooners Nellie Grant," yankee Maid''
yankee Bride" effort and "Odd Fellsw;' nine
Lighters Carraway Boats. with masts and Sails
ten Seine boats, ten small boats one Sail boat five
Seines complete, purchased last spring; two older
Seines, 1900 empty o. Barrels about 40 cords of
to be paid down on each of the schooners at time Of
sale.
Steamer 'Minnie Wales,
THURSDAY, June l, 1876, at o'clock P. NJ, at
Portland Pier, Portland, Maine
VIII be peremptoriy sold the above named steam
err; this fine steamer built last year express
ly for the Porge fishing, and is well adapted for tow
Ing vessels Terms cash; $500 to be paid down at
time of sale.
B BsEh5s s Ss,t %HE55h'Iso A''ses.
my20, q, "a, 26, 29, sc, 31ju1
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

AsTERs, Verbena, Roses and other bedding
out plants, fresh every morning, at W. G. Saw
yer & Cos, % Market Square. may20S&W2t
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
Under Falmouth Hotel.
mayo 2t

SEE the new and stylish fringes just opened
by Davis g. Co. particularly adapie to sacques
and suits; also the new moss trimm ing finds
ready sale. Samples sent to out of town GUS
toners
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

Rev. w. Fl. Smaller is spending two weeks
vacation at Moosehead Lake. His pulpit will
he supplied to morrow by Rev. Mr. McWmn-
ME of Free St. church.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

NECK Ruf1ings in great variety at Davis &
Co.'S. New and nobby.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
DAVIS & Co.

10000 yards remnants, yard wide, b.eached
cottons in good lengths and extra nice quality
only Sets The regular.goods cannot be bought
for less than 12l cents by the piece.
N
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

MISPLACED CoNFIDENCE-John Davis, who
lives just over behring's Bridge, was arrested
early yesterday morning for an assault. He
was locked up in the police station to await the
opening of the Municipal Court. Davis sent
for the senior member of well known law
firm in the city for counsel The Colonel took
considerable stock in Davis story, and asked
the Marshal to let him 60 out to look up wit
ness, offering to be responsible for his return.
OF course the Marshal accepted this as good
security and released Davis, who, at last &C
counts had not returned to be sentenced The
Colonel has offered reward for him, and the
police are searching dill gently for the culprit
If not found, prominent member of Cumber.
land Bar will have to pay fine for assault and
be placed under bonds to keep the peace for
three months.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

KENDALL & WHITNEY are selling agents for
Excelsior Conservatives. Plants received dai
w. my9eod2w
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

10000 early Cabbage Plants for sale by Ken
dali & Whitney. my9eod2d
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

DIRK COUNTY.

The Indians have all left Dennysville Tor
Pleasant Point. They have had considerable
sickness among them the past winter, and one
death.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
Thomas johnson. Evading fare. Fined $500
and costs.
Samuel H. Pike. Receiving stolen goods. Probable
cause. Ordered to recognize to State with sureties
in the sum of $500. Strout & Gage.
Rufus H. Waite. Search and seizure. Fined So
and costs. Paid.
Cornelins Connolly. Search and seizure. Fined
$50 and costs. Appealed
James Flynn. Search and seizure. Fined $50
and costs. Frank.
REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-Thc following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Brunswick-Several lots of land from Eliza
beth Mail to Robert Stanwood.
Gorham-Lot of land containing ten acres,
with buildings, from Charles A. Stickney to
Fred A Stickney.
Naples-Lots Of land from Charlotte GRAHAM
to T. NJ. Green.
Portland-Lot on st. john street from Annie
and Michael Joce to William Fl. Howard.
Lot and buildings on Monument street from
Jane and James Harrison to Patrick Quinn.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

A somewhat singular accident happened
Monday to young girl named Goodwin living
in Biddeford. While running at play she col
lded with boy also running; they came to-
gether with such force that the little girl was
thrown to the ground and struck her mouth
upon rock breaking some of her teeth. She
was insensible when taken up.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20

FANCY and Balbriggan hose at Davis &
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-20
New Advertisements To-Day.

NC" AoVCEth1tmeutA TO-DAY.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES..
Davis & Coz.
The Steamer Express.
we still Continue-Geo. W. Rich g. Co,
10000 yards Remnants-W. f. Stndley.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
White Goods-Nelson & Co.
All the Nobby Styles-MacAchoIn.
Opening Day-Geo. W. Rich & Co.
Victory-J. BurIeigh & Co.
Elm Avenue Hotel-F. Fowler & Co,
Clothe Your-Fenno.
To Let's. D. Merrill e. Co.
To Let-Pleasant Front Room.
Notice-John F. Adjutant.
Travelling Salesman Wanted.
French Shoes-Gowell.
Manure for Sale-C. l.. Jewell.
To Let-A Pleasant Tenement.
The Kinball Boot John Kimball e. Sen.
1876. Carriages ls76--Zenas Thompson, Jr.
DIR. Loring's Nutf1tive Tonic.
Jersey Butter-Wilson g. Co.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Important Sale-F. o. Bailey & Co.
By Schumacher Bros.-Original Oil Painting.
Samuel Hatch & Co.-Assgnees Sale,