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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-07-06

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NOTICE TO CITIZENS
Notice Is hereby given that the Commissioners q
the District OF Columbia have caused be prepared
printed blank schedule Of personal property snb
Jsct TO taxation under the provisions of an act of
Congress. entitled An act for the support of the
government Of the District of Columbia for the ifs
cal year ending June 30, 1873, and for other pur-
poses, approved March B, 1877 and that said SEIZED
ule lie now ready for delivery by the Assessors. The
law requires every CITIZEN to make q Of his
sOpal property within forty five days after the
fret publication OF this notice
copy Ofthis schedule will be delivered to any
citizen applying for the same at Office in the
GEORGE A. BORRER,
WILLIAM DIXON,
u II. CARPENTER,
J'26 Assessors for the District If Columbia.
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Rev. Frederick rockingham is to preach at
Park street chnrch tomorrow
Hon. j. M. Carleton is improving and is con-
sidered out of danger.
Prof Horace Wilson of the Imperial Uni
versity, Tokei Japan, formerly resident of
Maine, but now occupying the chair of mathe-
matics in the university before mentioned, is
expected home on visit early in the winter.
Ex-Congressman Lynch says that the new
paper, which will be published by him in
Washington, will make its first appearance
October LIST. 1t will be published in the old
Globe Office, which Mr.. Lynch has leased for
term of five years. Others are interested finan-
cially in the paper.
The Morning Star says that the example of
President Cheney of Bates College in giving all
his property to the college to help fulfill che
conditions on which large sum of money is
promised to the institution, ought to stir every
friend of education to do his utmost in the
same direction.
Frederick K. and George A. Smythe, sons of
the late Professor VIM. Smythe, graduates of
Bowdop, classes of '67 and '6S, have just re-
ceived appointments Frederick K to the
chair of matthew atics for one year in Franklin
and Marshal College, Lancaster, Penn, and
George A. to that Of chemistry in the Univer-
sity of Vermont.
Prot. j. B. Sewall, late OF Bowdoin College,
and formerly pastor in Lynn, Mass, has re-
turned to teaching an academy, in which work
he had eminent success at Auburn years ago.
He is principal of the Thayer Academy at
Braintee, Mass, for whose support the late
Gen. Sylvanus Thayer left 100000. A fine
$50, 900 brick and sto ne building has been put
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church at South Berwick, Wednesday, Sept
26, in connection with the anniversary of the
York County Bible Society. ALI interested in
the Bible and Bible teaching are invited to be
present and take part in the exercises
A new Congregational church is to be formed
in Jonesport Some thirty persons from that
town within few years past have united with
the church in Machias These have asked for
and received their dismission to unite with the
new church. Quite a number of recent con-
verts will also become members. At present
Rev. Stephen Thurston is laboring there.
At the ordination on Tuesday last of Mr.. st.
John of Bangor Seminary, as pastor over the
Second Congregational church at Sandy
Point, Prof. Barbour delivered the ordination
prayer and sermon, Rev. +. A. Ross of Belfast,
gave the charge to the pastor, Rev. b. b. Mer-
rill the right hand of fellowship, and Rev. q.
w. Jones of Winterport, the address to the
people.
The Y. M. c. A. delegation of mission work
ers have been having marked success in Houl-
ton. About seventy conversions have occurred
in Houlton, and the churches are much blessed
The delegation are now laboring at Fort Fair
field. G. M. Bailey, Esq, of Winthrop, IS
among the mission laborers. The Auburn Y.
M. G. A. are making special preparations Tor
the dedication of their new hall the last OF Oc-
tober. The Auburn pastors will participate IN
the exercises, which will consist of a sermon
and other services. The association expects TO
secure more than enough from rents to pay the
interest on their indebtedness.
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The DIET Mission. -The Diet Mission,
about which some of your readers know much,
and many others know but little, has been do
Ing efficient and quiet work in the community
for the past three months. 1t commenced its
operations on the 18th of June Adopted by
the Womans' Temperance Association, it was
not thought necessary to organize until it
should be ascertained whether the need of such
mission did actually exist among us. The
three months during which it was to be con-
sidered as an experiment have passed, and the
meeting this afternoon is for the purpose of
deciding whether the society shall have a more
permanent organization.
All persons interested are to attend the meet.
ing, which will be held at the Y. M. G. A.
rooms at 81 o'clock, instead of at the place pre-
viously designated.
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AN INCREASE OF BUSINESS. -Work at the
Portland Company Works is now very lively,
and the aspect in that vicinity is much as it
was years ago, when times were easy and rail-
roads were bull ling all over the country. In
stead Of employing from 50 to rs hands, as they
did last winter, the pay roll now shows about
300 at work. They are now at work changing
the gauge of engines for five railroads-the
Bangor and the st. john portions of the Euro
pean & North American, the Bangor & Pis-
cataquis, the New Brunswick & Canada. and
the Fredericton road. The work of changing
the rails of the four former will, be completed
to-day, while the latter will be changed in
about week. There are now eight engines
belonging to the several roads in the shops and
more will be received in few days. The Com
pany have been at work on these contracts
about month and expect them to last month
longer
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Rev. V. M. Hardy, formerly of Wilton, has
resifned as pastor of the Congregational church
at Morrisville, Vt.
Rev. VIM. 7. Savage, pastor at Houlton,
1844-49, asks dismssion from the pastorate at
Godfrey, ILL.,, to take effect Sept. Sth.
Rev. f. w. Dickinson, pastor in Turner,
1851, leaves Grass Lake, Mich, and accepts
call to Montvlle, Mich.
The Methodist Society in Sebec, under the
labors of Rev. Mr.. Osgood, have commenced
the work of building a chapel for worship. The
building is up and nclosed, and will be ready
for occupancy the coming winter.
Rev. Joseph Bartlett, who was pastor of
South Church, Buxton, from 1S47 to 1867,
closed his nine years labor at South New
market, N. H., and has gone to South Spring
field, Mo-, for the autumn and winter.
Mr.. Roberts and Mr.. Ufford. of the Y NJ. G..
A. of Portland, begin series of revival meet
ings at Sea-smont, on Sunday the 10th, of
about two weeks. Invitations may be sent to
Il. .. uHord, any time, at Portland.
Kew. j. ID. Yeoman, pastor of the Free Bap.
fist church in Pennington, has been compelled
to resign on account of increasing ill health. 1t
is with deep regret that his society and the cti
zens generally of that place part with one SO de-
voted and gifted.
The York County Bible School Association
will hold q, one day institute in the Baptist
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MANY who are suffering from the effects of the
warm weather and are debiliated, are advised by
physicians to take moderate amounts of whisky two
three times during the day. In little while those
who do adopt this ADVICE frequently increase the
number of "drinks," and in time become confirmed
inebriates. A beverage which will not create
thirst for intoxicating liquors. and which is intended
especially for the benefit of debitated persons
whether at home or abroad, is DIR. Schenck's Sea
Weed Tonic. Containing the juices of many Medic
inal HERBS this preparation does not create ap-
petite for the intoxicating cup. The nourshing and
Ife-supportng properties of many valuable natural
productions contained in it and well known to medi-
cal men have most strengthening influence. A sim
gle bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable
qualities. For debility rising from sickness over
ertion or from any cause whatever, wineglassful
Of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will strengthen
the'stomach and create an appetite for wholesome
food. To all who are about leaving their homes we
desire to say that the excellent effects of DR..
Schenck's seasonable remedies, Sea Weed Tonic
and Mandrake Pills, are particularly evident when
taken by those who are injuriously affected by a
change of water and diet No person should leave
home without taking supply OF these safeguards
along, For sale by all Druggists. w1t36
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A LIVELY CHAsE.-Wednesday night Mr..
David Murdoch of this city, who went bail for
Annie Leighton some time ago when her case
was appealed to the Law Court, went to Boston
to look up that festive female, having learned
that she was determined to escape the penalty
of the court even at the expense of her bonds
man. Mrs. Leighton left Portland some time
lastspring and went to st. John to reside. A few
weeks ago she took the St. John steamer for
Boston. When at this port she espied her
bondsman on the wharf, and so remained in
her statsroom until the steamer left for Boston.
Upon arriving in Boston Mr.. Murdoch obtained
the services of officer Wentworth, formerly
Deputy Marshal of this city, and the two start
ed IN search of the woman. They discovered
that she was stopping with a woman named
Milliken, cousin, who was employed at one
of the theatres for some weeks. After long
search they discovered that the Mrs. Milliken
was employed at the Globe Theatre, and that
she was often accompanied by woman called
Annie Milliken, who exactly answered the de-
scription of the woman wanted. A long search
revealed the fact that the woman lived at the
South End, and that was all. Going to the
South End they began search among the
drinking saloons for the women, and soon got
a clue to their whereabouts. Along in the af-
ternoon of Thursday the house where Mrs.
Milliken lived was found on Summer street. To
make sure of their prize (for it was worth
$1O00) neighbor was sent into the house to
see if Annie was there. The woman employed
for this purpose sauntered in. leaving the off
GERS behind, and sure enough found a woman
with Mrs. Milliken who answered the descrip-
ton given her. She asked to borrow some
trifling article and returned and reported to the
officers, who at once made tracks for their vic.
tim. Mrs. Milliken answered the ring at the
bell, but declared that there was no Annie
leighton from Portland in her house. They
insisted upon entering, and after searching
found the object of their search secreted in a
CLOSET She was taken to one of the station
houses, and at night Mr. Murdoch conducted
her to the steamer. They arrived here yester-
day morning, and the woman was escorted to
the Jail and surrendered to Sheriff Dresser, who
complimented Murdoch on his success in the
role of an officer. But for the interest taken by
officer Wentworth, however, Mr.. Murdoch
thinks he should be 81 900 out of pocket
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-15

sewing Machines at the New England
Fair.

Correspondence OF the Boston Globe1
PORTLAND, Sept. s. The display of sewing
inacnines at the fair was very large, and there
appeared to be even more competition than be-
1ore The patents for protecting the manufactur-
ers had expired. The Singer Sewing Machine
company, of which Mr.. G. p. Holahan is the
energetic agent in this city, made an especially
elaborate display of their various machines en-
terlng them under the head Of MACHINERY for
working Wood" etc. A foot note stated that
sewing machines may be entered for exhibition
only, and that no awards would be made by the
society," But in the class for needework two
premiums were awarded for specimens of best
plain machine sewing and best ornamental ma
chine sewing. An agent of an inferior ma
chine took advantage of this and being the
only one that made such entry, of course was
awarded the premium. He then claimed that
his machine had taken the first premium, when
in fact there was no premium on machines Of
fered, but simply on work done. Had premi-
ums been offered for machines the Singer would
have been sure TO have taken them as the uni
versal expression of opinion was that their ma
chimes far exceeded all others in the accomplish.
ment OF the plainest as well as the most diff.
cult stitching. While the Singer Company
have reason to feel proud of the record made,
they do not like to have it go out that compar
atively unknown machine should be awarded a
premium over them when such was directly
contrary to the fact.
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STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
David Sevens who has Just been committed
TO Oxford county Jail for bigamy, has record
in Lewiston police annals. Two years ago he
was found guilty of breaking and entering
Park street stable. Judge Walton gave him
workshop. Soon he fell III, ostensibly. and a
lady called to see him. "Why are you?' asked
the jailor ''The wife of David Stevens" said
she-and was admitted. A few days after
another lady called to see him., WHO are your"
asked ,d the jai IS The wife Of David Stew
but suppose it's all right" said the sarcastic
jailor, and she was admitted. Meantime Stew
ems was reputed to be ill of consumption, and
in course of time he was pardoned out. Now
he turns up as quack doctor, married again
in Norway, not so consumptive as he might
be.
The Sophomore class of Bates College have
chosen the following officers for the ensuing
Year: President, /. F. Frisbee; Vice President,
o. w. Foss; Secretary, G. I'll. Deshon; Treas
nrer, =. b. Rankin; Orator, r. G. Gilbert;
Poet, H. L; Merrill; Historian, J. A. Palmer;
Prophet, M. T. Jndkins; Toast Master, M. T.
Newton; Odist E. G. Moore; Chaplain q. A.
Holbrook; Committee, w. A. burlington, A. L.
Woods, E. L. Richards.
The Auburn Jail workshop is now making
paste work, inner soles, sc. The county COM
mlssloners have disposed of all unsold shoes
hauo III tue WORKSHOP ZOE @40UO. w hen buSl-
ness shall have sufficiently improved, the man
ufacture of shoes will be resumed There are
now. about thirty prisoners employed in the
workshop.
AROosroOK COUNTY.
Hadley Fairfields majority for Register OF
Deeds IN Southern Aroostook is about 500.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Mr.. Robert Pennell of Brunswick, Saturday
attempted to pass through an entry way to
another room in the dark, mistook the door,
and fell down cellar receiving injuries from
which he died Tuesday.
Investigation of the affairs of the Brunswick
Savingsll 0stitution shows the banks condition
more favorable than expected, and at present
marked rates, the assets of the bank would pro-
duce about 81 cents to the depositors. Judge
Walton intmated that he should issue de-
| cree for reduction of the bonds to 80 cents Oh
the dollar. in order to enable the bank to 90 on
| safely with its business and to give all the de.
positors an opportunity to secure their proper
| ton Whatever appropriation there might here
atter De In any of their suspended securities.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
Wednesday night last, between eleven and
Twelve o'clock, the sleeping apartment of Mr..
Daniel Hanscom of Hallowel, was entered,
and bis wallet, containing upward of one hum
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G0rfaam.

The temperance people are still at work
holding meetings every Wednesday evening as
usual, although the audience is sometimes quite
small.
1t is understood that Mr.. Stuart of the High
School is still very ill at his home, and, to the
regret of all the scholars, will not be able to
again resume his duties at the school. As yet
school.
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COUNTY FAIR.-The executive committee of
the Cumberland County Agricultural Society
nave made the following appointments for the
snow and fair to be held at Presumpscot Park
on the 18th, 18th and 9th of this month
Superintendent of the borse department-W.
W. Harris, Portland.
Superintendent of cattle depart ment-A r
Winsow, Falmouth.
Superintendent of hall-Geo. E. Chadbourne
Bridgton.
Forage Master-C. E. Emery, Gorham.
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Music HALL.-On Monday and Tuesday eve.
nings, the oath and 25th insts., Pictou & Bur-
roughs will appear at Music Hall with a strong
dramatic company, in the play of ''Danicheffs .
The New York Tribune in speaking of the
play says: Gas picture of social life in that
strange, half-known, half-developed civiliza-
tion-in Europe, yet not of it-upon which all
eyes are now turned, the play has all the fresh
and fascinating charm of Tourgueneff s
uoua1r
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CoNcERT.-The Henderson concert tickets are
selling very well, and Miss Henderson will be
greeted with good house at her concert We'd
nesday evening. All are very anxious to hear
her glorious voice. She will be assisted by
Mons Leoni, celebrated French tenor, who
sings his BIB to high G with perfect ease. Mrs.
Cloudy, Mr.. Mcclellan and Prof. Kotzschmar
are to well known 10 need mention.
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THE FORE STREET WALL.-The retaining
wall on Fore street is now approaching COM
pletion, and is a marvel of strength and en-
durance. 1t is bound with large blocks of
granite and in the centre there is: a series OF
steps to furnish additional strength. The work
has been carefully examined from day to day
by the City Engineer and the Committee on
Streets, and is pronounced all right. The earth
will be filled in and the street opened before
winter sets in.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-15

DRY ROCK REMovED.-The large ledge in
the Kennebec narrows, known a, the DR..
Rock, has at last been removed. leaving a
depth of twelve feet of water at low tide and
about seventeen feet at high. The rock has
been removed by Isaac Hamilton, the con-
tractor, under the direction Of Gen. Thorn
Four Thousand tons of rock have been removed
by submarine drilling and blasting. The Job
was begun in the summer of 1875, and much
difficulty was experienced the first year on
account of the strong currents. The contract
was to remove 1876 cubic yards at $15 yard
1t is understood not to have been very profit.
able pecuniarily, but the Job has been well
done aud reflects great credit on Mr.. Hamilton.
AS piece of submarine drilling and blasting
II is only surpassed by the Hell-gate blast
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bred dollars, taken from his pants pocket and

dred dollars, taken from his pants pocket and
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
~, Dudley's shoe factory in Newport was burned
thursday night. Goods and most of the ma
cnineery Saved. Stock is estimated at SIS 900
ana IL was insured for $1,000.
Last Tuesday afternoon two thieves at Ban
gor attempted to rob clothes line. The family
we're all absent with the exception of young
oeai and dumb girl who discovered the thieves
anq resisted their efforts. She was rather rough
y handled. but succeeded in saving the clothes.
iau Dutfy has been arrested and sent to
JAN ior SIX months for the attempt.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Inc Somerset Reporter gives returns from
1ooo iy an Somerset county, which gives Conner
2 1, Williams 1841, and Munson 1856. The
n I'VE candidates for Senators and county
onacerS have about from 800 to 1900 plurality
over The candidates supported by Democrats
anu Greenbackers, with 500 to $50 votes for the
souno money Democratic candidates. The at
tempt to unite the Democrats and Greenback-
ers on county ticket proved complete fall
ure, and has so broken the Democracy as to
make Somerset surely Republican hereafter.
YORK COUNTY.
James Lord, an aged farmer of Lyman, drop
pea dead in the road last Tuesday forenoon. 1t
was case of heart disease
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DIR. S. D. HowE's ARABIAN LIVER Pills.
These pills are composed exclusively of vege-
table ingredients, and although they entirely
supersede the use of mercury do not leave any
of its injurious effects. They act directly upon
the liver and are a valuable remedy in all cases
of arrangement of that organ. Sick headache,
Indigestion and all bilious disorders succumb to
the free use of them. Sold by druggists. w.
+. Phillips & Co., general agents. au25S4t
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ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS

Are you respondent sufferer from Sick Head
ache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the
Heart? Have you Dizziness of the Head? Is your
Nervous System depressed? Does your Blood circu-
late badly? Have you a Cough? Low Spirits?
Coming up of the food after eating? &C., SC. ALI
of these and much more are the direct results of
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and Indigestion.
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER is. now acknowledged
by all Druggists to be positive 100000 bot
ties were given away in the u S. through Druggists
to the people as trial. Two doses will satisfy any
person of its wonderful quality in curing all forms OF
Indigestion. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular size
rs cents. Sold positive by all rstclass Druggists in
us oc20eom1y
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fhEsENrATIoN.-Prof Franz, r. Rart,e+, has
presented the High School with oona''o. 10.
of minerals gathered from his co,,eot;n, T TIo
minerals are all labelled and make q ua,roh,o
addition to the cabinet of the school. Professor
Bartlett has also presented the Natural History
Society with some valuable specimens.
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Municipal Court.
EFORE JUDGE KNIGHT

FRIDAY.-Arthur BagIey. Assault and battery.
Ordered to recognize to State with suretes in the
sum of $780, Committed.
Thomas OBrion. Evading fare on board steamer
John Brooks. House of Correction thirty days and
labor tfad
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AssAULT.-Complaint was made to officer
Miles yesterday that a man named Madger had
neen abusing his wife. The officer sought out
.ne couple at Gorham's Corner, and found that
new, ,ne ~ite bore out the complaint. She said her
husband had drawn revolver on her and
was arrested. in"N
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THE wisdom of life insurance has long been
demonstrated. Before deciding in which COM
pany to insure, do not fail to examine the ner-
its of the Mutual Benefit Branch office %
Exchange street, B. B. Peck, District Agent.
nar,1I
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of photography. Call and see them, at Lam
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