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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

A GREAT MAGICIAN. greatest of all liv-
ing magicians, Prof Hartz, who appears at
Miss Marsh's theatre next week, is thus spok-
en- of by the Baltimore American:
Masonic Hall was last evening crowded by
vast concourse of people, all devoutly bent
upon seeing. the new magician, Hartz At s
O'Clock precisely he appeared upon the stage,
and for two hours kept the multitude in state
OF bsw'ldering surprise by the continuous dis
play OF the most astounding tricks ever beheld
IN Baltimore. The artist, as conjurer, is far
superior to any and all whom we have vet seen,
and his grand success is certainly well deserv-
This is high praise from paper go sparing Of
praise as this one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

PRoMpTNEss.-On the principle that "the
early bird catches the worm," of the most
ssgacious dealers in holiday goods are already
arranging their displays and getting ready te
make their attractions known to the public.
1t is a well understood fact that the best Gus
toners arg those who make their selections
early, while stocks are full and fresh. and when
they can be properly waited on. Dealers who
would secure this desirable trade should, there.
fore, be prompt to give the best and highest
class publicity to such inducements as they
propose to bold out to purchasers seeking bar
gains. Experienced business men bear in
mind, too, that the loss of days trade before
the holidays can never be made up after they
have gone by.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
THE AMOUNT OF TESTIMONY in ia

vor Of Dr. Schenck's Pulmonc Syrup, as a cure for
Consumption, far exceeds all that be brought to
support the professions Of any other medicine See
DR.. Schenck's Almanac, which can be had of any
Druggist free of charge containing the certificates Of
many persons Of the highest respectabity who have
been restored to health, after being pronounced in
durable by physicians of acknowledged ability.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup aloI.e cas- cured many,
as these evidences will shows but sie cure is often
promoted by the employment of two other remedies
which Dr. Schenck provides for the purpose. These
additional remedies are Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic
and Mandrake Pills. By the timely use of these
medicines, according to directions DR.. Schenck GER
titles that most any case of Consumption may be
cured. Every moment of delay makes your cure
more difficult, and all depends on the judicious
choice of remedy, Schenck's Mandrake Pills are an
agreeable and safe cure for Consumption caused by
bousness, and also for saow complexion and
coated tongue. There is no better remedy for dis
ordered stomach and all the evils resulting there
from. Dr. Schenck is professionally at his principal
Office, corner Sixtha and Arch Streets, Philadelphia
every Monday where all letters for advice must be
addressed.
Sehenck's Medicines are for sale by all Druggists.
dec1 eod1w&wsn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
Superior Court.
DECEMBER OWL TERM, 1877, sYMoNDs, j.. PRE-
SIDING.

DECEMBER OWL TERM, 1877, sYMoNDs, j.. PRE-
SIDING.
FRDAY.-Singer Sewing Machine Co. vs.. Marga-
ret Smith. Action of repleyin for sewing machine
Defendant had machine under the usual lease, and
plaintiffs claimed the machine for non payment Of
rent.
Defendant claimed that there was an agreement
between her ami former agent of the company.
that she was to be allowed twenty-five dollars for an
old machine which the present agent refused to al
low; that she had tendeled them the amount due
and they refused to accept it.
After the evidence was out the case was withdrawn
from the jury and settled by the parties.
Butler-Robinson for plaintiff
H. W. SWasey for defen dant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

SECOND PARISH CoNoERT.-By special re-
quest the excellent concers given at Second
Parish vestry Thursday evening, will be re-
peated next Thursday. An entire change o.
programme has been arranged, including a.
one feature several of the celebrated jubilee
songs. Mrs. Fogg, Mrs. Farley, Mr.. Coyle, ant
Mr.. e. A. Noyes will participate, together will
some of the admirable singers of the church
and the concert will be a most pleasing and en-
ioyable one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

MoRRILL's CORNER. There will be tenn
perance meeting this Saturday evening at Nor.
cans Hall, to be addressed by FL. M. Bryant,
Esq All are invited to attend. Services at s
o'clock. Mr.. Bryant will speak at Aliens
Corner Sunday night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

The MIGHTY Observation-Disclosures large au-
dience greeted the Florences last evening and
enjoyed the amusing play of the Mighty Dollar"
immensely. The piece will be given this after
noon and evening for the last time and ne one
should fail to see it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
u. a.Dix,riet Caurr

DECEMBER TERM S77-BEFoRE JUDGE FOX.
FRIpAY.-1he United States, plaintiffs, vs.. Han
son Gregory, dr. for fraudulently obtaining regis
ter for wrecked foreign vessel and to recover the
value of the vessel. Putnam for Gregory.
Court adjourned to Saturday at 10 a. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

AT 10 O'Clock this morning f. o. Bailey g
Co., win sell lot of furniture and carpets at
rooms IS and 81 Exchange street.
At 81 o'clock p, M, by order of assignee, a
lot of stock and machinery, safe, desks, Sc, at
rooms 100 Middle street. See advertisement in
auction column.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
City Ordinance.

WHENEVER theIsidewak or any part thereof,
w adjoining any building or lot Of land on any
street. shall be encountered with ice it shall be the
duty of the occupant and in there is no occu-
such building or Ior, to cause such sidewalk to be
made safe andconvenent by removing the ice there
FROM OF by covering the same with sand OF some
other suitable substance: and in such owner or
occupant, or other person, shall neglect to do for
the space of six hours during the day time he shall
forfeit and pay not less han two nor more than hVe
dollar. and like sum for every day that the same
shall continue SO ucumbered.
This ordinance will be enforced.
q. K. BRIDGES, City Marshal:
Portland, Dec. 14th. 1877. declbdh
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

SUICIDE IN PowNAL-Mrs. Elizabeth Hun
nerwill committed suicide yesterday morning
by jumping into a we'll. She was about 48
years of age. Family troubles are supposed to
be the cause of the unfortunate act.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

The best lice of ladies', gents and children's
silk or linen handkerchiefs, and at the lowest
prices in the city, is at 81. l. Nelson s. Co.'s,
443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
dan15-0k
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The folloxi,,
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Harpswell-Thomss E. Harmon to James r.
Wallis, lot of land for $50.
BrnDswick-Addie e. Skinner to s. W
Adams, lot of land with buildings for $500.
Baldwin-lsaac K. Wiggin & TX. to Moses
Parker, Homestead farm fol- $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

The new schooner NJ M. Chase has just ar
rived with the best cargo of oysters of the sea-
SOD, which are TOR sale by Timmons & Halves,
at the lowest market prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs TO-DAY

SPECIAL NOTICES.
Mopday-Loring, Short & Harmon.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
The Best-H. I. Nelson q 90.
Timmons a. Halves.
III. Freeman & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
OF Interest-C. D. B. Fisk s. Co,
Old Prob-Merry.
]. o. o. F.-Monthly Meeting.
Useful-H. / Nelson & Co.
Charles Gusts h co.,.
XMAS ie77-F Fitzgerald.
Ocean Insurance Co.
Boy Wanted
To Let Tenement.
District Court of the United States.
City Ordinance.
Fresh Oysters-Lang q Sargent.
Notice-Union Wharf Corporation,
d. H. Barnes Accountant.
Birds, Birds, Birds.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Special Art Sale-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Important Sale-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Assignee's Sale-F. o, Bailey & co.
Furniture, Carpets, &c.-F. o, Bailey s. Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

Liberty E Holden, naive of Maine, and
but more recently of Utah, and manager Of the
Old Telegraph silver mines, is in trouble Elev-
en- suits have been brought against him and
four corporation defendants, by stockholders,
involving the title aud produce of the mine Ii
Is Claimed that Holden realized from the work.
inRs of the mines during the last IS months.
over s., 100000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

A NEW cargo of superior oysters, just receiv-
ed-opened fresh todsy-delivered free. Orders
solicited. q, Freeman & Co., 225 Federal
street,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
Personal.

w. W. Thomas, Jr, is to lecture in the Linn
lngton course next Friday evening.
Senator Blaine is going to the Hot Springs in
Arkansas, and will be accompanied by ex-Sec-
Rotary Robson.
ReV. Edward Abbott son of Rev. Jacob Alb
bott of Pennington, will reti,a an tho frat ot
January from the editorial staff Of tho Con.
gregationslist, with which be has be,r ~,
ed for eight years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

SLIPPER, bracket, ottoman patterns, &c., in
great variety, at 25 per cent discount for few
days at Carlton Kimbalps, 1876 Congress street.
do1dOt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
Municipal Court.
Brief yOttinRs.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
FRIpAY.-James Hart. Larceny. Fined 90 will
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

HILLS furnishing store is opposite the foot of
Free street ocl8.tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

MERRY, the halter, makes remarkable an
nonncement this morning which should receive
due attention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
WASHINGTON COUNTY


Mr.. Oliver Grt en- of Eastport. was drowned
on the 10th inst. at Grand Menan, by falling
out of boat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

LOWEST yet. Ladies' Astrakan sets four
dollars; French Seal, five. All other goods in
proportion, A. 81. Coz.
dec8 d3tST&Th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15
STATE NEWS,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENoBscoF COUNTY,

The store of Ephraim Higgins at Standish,
was destroyed by fire Monday. Loss about
$500; partially insured. There are suspicious
OF incendiarism.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

GOOD Buffalo Robes selling at four dollars.
A. Fl. Coe, 1877 Middle street.
dec8 d3tST&Th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

Michael Mahany and Thomas Riley of Ban
gor. are charged with rape upon a married
woman named Louise JInmo Both have been
arrested.
Clarence A. Strange, assistant engineer U.
). N a native of Bangor, died at Norfolk last
DhIlr radon
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

If you need harmless stimnlant, taxi
SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

she that plays the king" shall be welcome
to SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES, for Coughs,
sc. For sale by all Druggists.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

Hills unlaundried shirt for 81 has not al
eqnal. os18-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-15

DANGEROUS operations for stone in the blad-
der are unnecessary, as the wonderful medicin
al properties of Dr. S. d. Howe's Arabian
Blood Purifier dissolves it and all gravelly de-
posits in the urine. Many of the most eminent
physicians acknowledge it to be the only cure
for paralysis liver, uterine and urinary diseases,
dropsy. indigestion, constipation, incontinence.
Bright's disease, and diabetes Thousands of
certificates. Sold by all druggists. dcl5-S2t
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-10
Trouble with Berry nlckers.

A dispatch from Marlboro, Ulster coun-
ty, New York says The lawlessness at
this place this season is unprecedented.
With the arrival of the berry season each
year follows all kinds of depredations, but
this year they are worse than ever before.
Milton, Highland, and Marlborough are
the three principal berry places on the
Hudson river and they, together, produce
more berries for the market than all the
other places on the river combined. To do
this it is of course necessary to employ
pickers from other places, and there are
thus engaged each year from 500 to 800
men and boys These picl1ers are made
up from the worst classes, and New York
city furnishes the worst of them. New
burgh, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie also
furnish their share. The pickers prowl
about all hours of the day and night
Their offences consist of burglaries, out
RACES upon women, and assaults upon
farmers. l drove here to-day to learn the
particulars of the crimes committed, and
one of the first attempts at stealing was at
Mrs. McElrath's millinery store in this vii
lage. The store was visited at night and
an attempt made to enter, but so bungling-
ly did the thieves do their work that they
were detected and fled.
A picker visited the house of Mr.. Ira
Staples. He called for something to eat,
and after being bountfully supplied he
carried off some valuables, and attempted
an assault upon the lady of the house. He
then visiled the residence of Judge Still
well. From Mr. Stillwells he took several
articles of wearing apparel and other
things. The villain then went to the house
of Daniel Berrian, a respectable + farme
living near the village. He first killed Mr..
Berrian's watch dog. The noise brought
Mrs. Berriau upon the scene, and her
screams soon brought Mr.. Berrian him
self. When demonstrated with for killing
the dog, the thief exclaimed: "I'll kill
you, too ~ Mr.. Berrian, with some neigh
bors, drove him off. He was finally captur-
ed. He then got the officer who had him
in custody drunk, and walked away.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-10
The Mixed Babies.

Some years ago. in Scotland, two intiS
mate neighbors, childless women Of middle
age, had each son born on the same
night. 1t was cold season, and for
greater convenience and comfort great
fire was built in the kitchen of only one of
the two houses, and there the midwives
dressed the newly born babes. Something
distracted their attention and the identity
of the infants was lost. There was no al
tentative but to leave to chance the deter
mination of which was the baby belonging
in the house where the fire was, aud ac-
cordingly it was selected in dark room,
in which the babies were laid side and
side. The father of one of the infants was
a wealthy man with an immense Roman
nose the father of the other was poorer
and had small pug nose. Time passed ),
the fathers each died and the boys grew to
maturity. AS they grew, the boy assigned
to the rich mans family showed symptoms
of nose pointing partly skyward, while
the others face developed a great nose,
hooked like an eagles beak. There was
no mistaking the inference. When the
Roman-nosed boy reached maturity he
brought suit for the property left by the
rich man and now held by the pug-nosed
youth. The legal contest was bitter but
brief. The noses were brought into court
by their respective owners, and the jury
could not hesitate. The young man with
the Roman development was reinstated in
his undoubted right. 1t was Scottish
cause ceJebre.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-10

eB- Two gamblers were in Leavenworth,
Kansas several years ago, with about $50
in their pockets. They desired to get
money enough to go to California. They
went to separate hotels. One registered as
physician, and advertised remedy for
cholera. The other put up large quanti-
ty of yeast powders into sample packages,
with little croton oil in each, and hired a
boy to distribute them. Soon family after
family, affected by the croton oil, felt
what they believed were symptoms of
cholera. The sale of the cholera remedy
was enormous, and the gamblers were en-
abled to go to California Thcy now tell
the story through the Virginia City EN-
terprise."
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-10
PIERCE,s PuReATIyE PELLET.

Have you humor or bile
Hanging round all the while,
To bother and siclSen2
Pierce's Purgatlve Pellet
VIII surely expel 1t.
Does mlasma invade,
And by stealth make a raid,
Like an owl on a chicken
Plerce's Purgatlve Pellet
Is the right thing to quell 1t.
For an indolent liver,
That seldom or never,
Its true function performs,
Has naught to excel 1t.
Does Dyspepsla's deep gloom
On your horizon loom,
Bodlng darkness and storms2
DR.. Plerce's good Pellet,
If you take it, will tell it,
To "get out" and be seen,
With Its imps vile and mean,
In your system no more
Then BUY the nice Pellet,
The druggists all sell it..
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-10

pO0K See this. Only sl.50 capital required OF
DUNNO start canyassing for NJ ARK TWAIN''S
S&S K 4E1GE 1GNVRSSERS va 'sg
Eight ST., New York. p &c v RFNON-ttO
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-07-10

We Have Lots Of Prints,
We Have Lots Of Apaccas,
We Have Lots Of Fancy Dry Goods,
We Have Lots Of Cottonddes,
We Have Lots Of White Goods,
IVe Have Lots of Other articles,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-22
FOR SALE!

NHEAP FOR CASH. A DESIRABLE
" dwelling situated on Spring street, con-
venient to tho business center Of town. In
quire at this office.
April 2, 1877. ep3-2w
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-22
A RELIGIOUS DUTY

And just act. 1t was justified by all
of the people, for they were bound by
the same covenants, and the least word
of objection to thus treating the man
who had broken his covenant would
have brought the same fate upon the
person who was so foolish as to raise
his voice against any act committed by
order of the Church authorities.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-22
GOING TO PRESS.
BY REV. /. n. CARM6N.

William A. Jones, foreman Of the COM
posing Ioom of the New Orleans Times" /"
died several months ago. just before his
death he became conscious for a moment,
and in that CLEAN, dwelling upon the habit
of his life, he suddenly exclaimed: "The ads
are all right, Sherman; lock up the forms and
let's go to press."J
Fellow-man, a moment linger,
On the dylng printers speech;
For it bears a weighty lesson.
Our unheeding hearts to teach.
Day by day thou art composing
What a universe shall read;
Type to type are ceaseless setting,
As thou adsest deed to deed.
All, how surely i;fe's full columns,
When the hand that set them lies
Fixed in an unbroken stiffness,
Their composer advertise.
Soon the forms arc locked forever,
Changeless shall the impression be;
Scan thy proofs in time, o printer,
Thou art near eternity.
Are the ''ads" all right, composer.
Art thou standing justified?
Ready now for death and Judgment,
Their unfoldings to abide?
SO shalt thou. as night advances,
Greet tn unstaying Pressman's call;
Then await the morn eternal,
Publishing thy life to all.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-22

Pettengill says that the first Return
ing Board that he has any recollection
of was shingle in the hands of his
father The three-father, son and
shingle-used to hold frequent COM
mittee meetings in the back shed, but
the returns came in so swiftly that a
fair count was impracticable.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-22

There is story of an amateur
hunter in the Rocky mountains who
followed grizzly bear for four days,
and then abandoned the pursuit, alleg-
ing as reason, ''that the trail was get
ting too fresh.r
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-22
cHAs. FARRARIs. MARTIN sEANKEE
FARRARiS & SkANkEE,
BOOT AND SH0EMAKERS,

RSONS WISHING THERE
L boots and shoes made TO order,
and desiring a good fit and stylish look-~
ing boots and shoes, manufactured from the
best French calf or kip skins, should get
their WORK done at our establishment; by so
doing they will not be troubled with eorns
and bunions, and will have good looking boots
and shoes, and be comfortable.
Every description OF ladies CATERS and
shoes made to order, and of the best ma
terials.
Repairing done at the shortest notice and
in n workmanike manner.
Give us a call We guarantee all our work
as regards IA perfect 1T and materials.
Superior workmanship, low prices, and fair
dealing, il our motto.
Try our work.
FARRARIS & SKANKEE.
Two doors south of Odd Fellows Hall.
mrs II
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-02-02
CIoud BANNERS of the Alps.

Among the most exquisite scenes which
delight the eve OF the European traveller are
those wonderful rose-cOlOred cloud-banners,
floating from the Alpine cliff. But it is only
in the sunlight that Nature hangs out these
beautiful tokens. So it is only in the glow OF
health-the sunlight of our inner being
that nature reveals these physical cloud.
banners, the rosy cheek and " cherry lip"
to praise which every poet OF the earth has
invoked the Muse to aid him. But they are
as rare as the cynical Hood conceived Christ
ian charity to be. Women, Oager to retain
this charm, resorts to French art and rouge.
The effect is similar to that which would be
produced by substituting auctioneers' flags
for the delicate glowing cloud banners OF the
Alps, If woman would aid Nature instead
of adopting art, would seek health instead
of vainly trying to mask disease, she would
not only win the greatest charm OF woman
hood, health, but she would avert nuch mis-
ery both from herself and others. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription has received the high,
est praise from thousands Of pale, delicate,
suffering women. One bottle often affords
more relief thar months of treatment by
c~austics and other medicines. 1t is harm
less in any condition of the system, and its
use often renders the modest invalid exempt
from that most trying of ordeals-a personal
consultation with a physician. 1t Is the duty
of every woman to become familiar with the
causes and symptoms of the many diseases
to which her peculiar organization renders
her liable, and also to learn the proper means
of preventing these maladies. The Peoples
Medical Adviser contains an extensive treat
Use upon Woman and her Diseases" The
Author also advises courses of domestic
treatment, which will often render the SER
wees of a physician unnecessary. Every
woman should read it. \ copy of the Adj
wiser can be obtained by addressing the
Author, DR.. R. V. Pierce, at Buffalo, n. Y.
Price $50 postage prepaid Faverite Pre-
scription is sold by druggists.