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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-05
breach of decorum by the usher with the

breach OF decOrum by the usher with the
Amounted and perfumed capillaries.
go it, by jlngo!'' exclaimed John, al
most upsettlng the candy-stand and Swal-
lowing a mouthful of peanut shucks, as
Davenport threw somersault after somer-
sault on the back of his horse dashed to the
top OF its speed, and the audience rose in
one mass. and made the tent top flap in
the breeze with cheer after cheer.
A very world of marvels was that magic
circle. Slegrlst and his trained dogs and
his cunning little sons, lillipution aero
bats. MI. Ward performed wonders of
equipose and jugglery. Cody himself ex-
hlblted the intelligence of Empress, the
Seigrist and sons, and Hector and Faue.
accomplished a series Of the most startling
feats, and there was such vast amount
OF good things, that one and all pronounc-
ed it such show as they had never wit
messed before and never expected to see
again,
just before the termination of the laugh
able afterpiece, John spied Becky for the
first time. Never before had he in forty
years visited the circus without her.
Somehow he hadn't felt so mean since he
had tried to speak on question in town
meeting, and was ruled tout of order" by
Lno MODERATOR. line instant the amuSe-
ments terminated, he grasped the horse
Jockey by the coat-cuff, and fairly pulled
him out of the tent. Once outside, he
said: 'Say, look here, Mr.. Horse trader, I
want the old mare back again. My old
woman and I have lived too many years to
be at swords points now; I'll pay the tick
cts to the circus tonight: here's the mo-
ney, and We'll swap back.''
The jOcky was a gcOd-humOred fellow.
And Becky was not more than half home
before there came trudging up behind her
John, leading by the halter Dobbin, the
old grey mare.
That night John and Becky again in
spected the ffty-three cages of wonders,
and enjoyed the performance with it's ma
ny changes of programme, more if posi-
BILE than during the afternoon, and felt
thankful indeed that O'Brien's Show had
come to put them in better humor with
themselves and each other.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-05
Terrible Combat Between a
Ei0ra and am Athlete,

Some years ago, in Tunis, an athlete of
RINALDo's circus excited general admira-
ton by his manly beauty and feats Of
strength. He was in the habit of over
coming lion during the performance,
which, however, was trained to succumb.
The hey of Tunis, hearing of this, sent him
an offer of thousand ducats if he would
kill lion which he possessed. The propo
sal was accepted, and, on the day appoint
ed. the Bey and large company gathered
round the pit where the lion was kept. The
beast had been three days without food,
and was furious.
The iron door Of the pit opened, but, in
stead Of the athlete, q trembling dog was
thrown forward. which timidly took ref
uge in a corner. The lion, who was at a
distance, turned in surprise at the. humble
intruder. His tail ceased to lash his sides,
his roars ceased, and he sat with paws, ex-
polling himself forward upon his belly, he
finally made spring. The dog, however,
who had watched him with vigilant eye,
sprang in the opposite direction. The lion
seemed astonished at missing his prey, but
after rolling over a few times, made an
other Jump, which was also avoided. Pr
ty for the dog induced the Bey to order
a cord to be lowered for him, and while
the lion was gyrating preparatory to re-
newed spring, the dog intelligently seized
the cord with his teeth, and was drawn up
AS he assembled, the lion sprang again, but
was too late.
At this moment the athlete appeared,
calm and fearless. He was in rich circus
costume, and carried a heavy mace. He
l took his position in the corner previously
| occupied by the dog. At first the lion did
not perceive him, but, on turning, his eye
expressed vague inquietude. He slowly
! withdrew few steps watching his enemy
with furtive and sidelOng glance. The
circus performer, on the contrary, looked
straight in his eye, and watched every
movement. The lion evidently had mis-
givings, bEt impelled by hunger, sprang
| upon the man with a terrible roar. The
zion king" slipped aside with agility,
and before the paws Of the lion
touched the-ground, a violent blow from
the mace upon the head laid him insensi-
BILE. The mace was raised for the death
blow, when the Bey interposed. He offer
| ed the man another thousand for the life
OF the bsagt. It was accepted, and the Ii
| pn was allowed to reeoVer, Snd was pre-
sented to the performer, Colonel CGoLEY,
the well known s'lion king and claimant
trainer, now travelling in this country with
JOHN O'BR1EN's circus and menagerie,
| in which he exhibits the Bey?s fayorite
lion, royal gift won by his own prowess
and intrepidity.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-05

Jerry Hopper,the clown, with O'Brien's great show
on the evening of August SO while passing up Broad.
way, at Saratoga Springs, N Y, saw little child
fall from the window Of the third story of house
MI. Hopper at once placed himself in a position to
break its fall, and caught it with firm grasp that
the child did not reach the pavement-N Y. ''Clip-
per- Sept, 8, 1916.
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ONLY A CIRCUS CLOWN.
BY FRANK HOWARD.
Only clown in the circus 1!
Only circus cloWn!''
Thus says uncognid ones,
AS he passes through the town;
But the heart was brave and manly
Beneath the motley vest,
And that comprises manliness
Among the very best.
He was not in his motley
As he walked along the street;
A palmer CARRIED gentleman
You'd scarcely chance to meet,
Than genial Jerry Hopper,
AS in the fading light,
He passed with thoughtful features
To the business OF the night.
Leaning from window
At dizzy height
Was merry youngster,
Laughing with delight;
And the circus jester,
Casting up his eyes,
StartleS at the danger
That he there describes.
Take care, little darling!'
But the warning came
Much too late, for falling
Was that tiny frame.
Was the stony sidewalk
Doomed to crush the head,
With its curling ringets,
Dabbed CORY red /?
No! strong arms are waiting,
Upturned hands enclasp
Mothers darling baby
With manly grasp;
Mother called him "Angel,''
AS she fastened down;
NO. said Jerry, laughing,
'I'm but q circus clown.
Jerry Hopper,the clown, with O'Brien's great show
the evening of August 60 while passing up Broad
W, at Saratoga Springs, N. Y, saw a little chilli
/ from the window Of the third story of house
+. Hopper at once placed himself in a position t.
eak its fall and caught it with so firm grasp tina
3 child did not reach the pavement.-N, Y. ''Clip
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27
Saccarappa Items.

Christmas was suitably observed by the Con.
gregationalist and Methodist churches. Each
society having tree and exercises at their re-
spective places of worship.
The Westbrook Cornet Band and the Male
Glee Club assisted BY Misses Bracket, Brown
and Parker, gave the closing entertainment in
the lecture and concert course on Wednesday
evening. The large audience in attendance at
tested their appreciation of the differe MT selec-
tions by frequent applause. The solos by the
Misses Bracket and Parker were excellently
rendered, and each won deserved encore.
The second number of the Westbrook Wit
ness has made its appearance. 1t is a well ar
ranged, well printed and in every respect a
creditable sheet. Among its contents are racy
local and personal items, Zone or two of the lat
ter trifie too personal, perhaps,) some excel
lent suggestions to the business men of the
town, and interesting sketches of Henry B.
Smith, D. D., Paul Akers the sculptor, and
Miss Annie Louise Gary, all of whom have
been. residents of the town. The advertising
columns are of especial interest, as giving an
idea of the business of this prosperous and
growing place. There are twenty-five adver-
tisements of resident merchants, and sixteen
different firms and companies are represented
in the manufacturers column. In the profess
sional list are the cards of one lawyer, four
physicians and two dentists seventeen carpen-
tiers and builders, five painters, four livery sta
BILE proprietors, five truckmen and seven m ilk-
men are represented in their re spective depart
ments. Altogether the Witness presents very
graphic and pleasing picture of the business,
social and moral interests of Westhrook.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27
GOrham.

The song festival at the Congregational church
Monday evening was very interesting. The vo-
cal music by Miss Helen Chadbourne, Miss
Lizzie Rolfe and Angie Weeks was very good,
as was also the instrumental music by Misses
Ridlon, Beman and Tolford. Besides this,
there was reading by Miss Mary Carson and
recitations by Lucy Waterman. Angie Weeks
and Eddie Settings. There were two trees COW
cred with presents, besides sleigh in W hich
st. Mo arrived, which was filled with smallerr
presents. The audience was very large and al
seemed to enjoy themselves greatly, especially
the little ones.
At the Methodist church Tuesday evening a
large compony assembled to enjoy the enter
tainment and receive their presents. Although
there was an admission fee the house was crowd
ed, and everything passed off nicely. The en-
tertainment consisted partly Of readings and
Rotations, 10 which a large number of the
smaller scholars took part. The vocal music
al raad- narticnlarlu that of the male
quartette, consisting of Messrs. Paine, Little,
Usher and Patrick. The presents were distrib.
uted in abundance, and a good many hearts
made glad. 1t was enjoyed by all and was q
decided success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27

Rev. William S. Jones has been appointed
to fill the vacancy in the s. S. Committee caus-
ed by the death of DR.. T. D. Lincoln.
Mr.. G. A. Roberts, class of 1877 Bowdoin
College, has resigned his position as principal
of the Brunswick High School on account of
the state of his health. Mr. Robert S. Stan
wood. class of 1877, Bowdoin College, has been
appointed to fill the vacancy.
The High School is larger than for number
of years. A fourth year has been added Ito the
course of study, and new arrangement of
studies has been made. which adds considerably
to the value of the school,
The different Sabbath Schools in town ha d
their usual social and festival gatherings ON
Christmas eve That at the chapel of the Con-
gregational church was exceptionally good. A
bountiful collation. was provided by the ladies
the pastor gave an address of welcome, Presi-
dent Chamberlain read mstrical translation
OF German poem on the visit of the three
men of the East to Bethlahem, which was much
admired. Miss Lowell read selections from
Dickens, and Santa Claus made his appearance
just at the nick of time.
AT st. Paufs (Episcopal) church there was
Christmas tree with acceptable presents for the
children. The church was deliberately trim
med for the occasion.
The Free Baptist church was also filled by
the children Of the Sabbath School and their
friends. Presents were distributed, pleasant
addresses were made and the evening passed 10
most agreeable manner.
The service in st. Paups church on Christ
mas day was attended by large congregation.
On Christmas night there were gatherings of
the Sabbath Schools at the Methodist and Bap-
fist churches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27
Death of Joseph Harris.

Died in Durham, Mass, the Goth inst,
Joseph Harris, aged IS years.. he was born
in Vermont, but went early 10 life to Boston,
where he married the youngest daughter of
Capt John Smith of Boston. and sister of
Capt. Edward M. Smith of Boston, and of the
late Gen. John W. Smith and Mrs. Moses
Plummer, the mother of Mrs. Jane P. Thurs
ton of this city. he was the last of that FAM
lily generation and stood like an oak, solid and
erect long after all the others had departed,
the joy aud delight of all his kindred. His
genial smile will not soon be forgotten By them.
He was of the old school, of sterling integrity,
and urbanity and industry. Even past the age
eighty years he erected and superintendent the
building of block of three houses in Dorches-
ter, one of which he occupied at the time of his
death. His children rose up to Call him blessed,
He wa patriarchal father, having large
family of sons and daughters, ten of whom
married and settled around him, with their
families to the fourth generation, except Mrs.
Thos. Ha mmond, Jr. who resided and raised
her family, in Portland, where her daughter
Mrs. VIM. R. Wood and her child now reside.
He was deeply afflicted two years since in the
death of his son. Horatio Harris, ESQ.,, SO fay.
orally known among business men in Boston.
and more recently in the death Of his daughter,
Mrs. Elizabeth Packard. His eldest daughter,
Mrs. Sarah Prescott Lyon, and his son Edmund
M. 5, died some years ago and left children,
and young daughter died many years ago.
BLESSED are the dead which die in the Lord
from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, they
do rest from their labors and their works do
follow Them j.
Portland, Dec. %, 1877.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27
FITzGERALD'S.
96S Middle Street.
dao1S IA,

THE AMOUNT OF TESTIMONY in IA
vor Of DR.. Schenck's Pumonic Syrup, as a cure for
Consumption, far exceeds all that can be brought to
support the professions Of any other medicine. See
DIR. Schenck's Almanac, which can be had of any
Druggist free of charge containing the certificates of
many persons Of the highest responsibility who have
been restored to health after being pronounced in
durable by physicians of acknowledged ability.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup alone oas cured many,
as these evidences will show; but ole 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 DIR. Schenek 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. Schencks Mandrake Pills are an
agreeable and safe cure for Consumption caused by
biliousness, and also for sallow complexion and
coated tongue. There is no better remedy for dis
ordered stomach and all the evils resulting there
from. DIR. Schenek is professionally at his principal
office, corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia,
every Monday where all letters for advice must be
addressed
Schenck's Medicines are for sale by all Druggists.
decl eod1m&wsn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27

THE GREAT CoNcERT.-This evening the
Kellogg-Cary concert will come off at City
Hall. There will be few extra seats put in
and the committee will do their utmost to ae-
commodate all, even if nothing better than
standing room can be had. The doors will be
opened at o'clock, and the concert will com
mence promptly at clock, when it is hoped
all will be in their seats. An extra number of
ushers have been provided SO that the entire
audience can be quietly seated. The horse cars
will run at the close of the concert.
Piano Soo-Rhapsodie Hongroise, No. &c.,. Lizst
Mr.. Alfred II. Pease.
Mr.. Tom Carl and Mr.. George A. Comfy.
Scena and Ara-From Don Carries. verdi
Miss Annie Louise Cary.
Mr.. G. Verdi
Poonaise from Mignon. ..........:,.....- Ihomas
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg.
Song-The Village Blacksmith. ............"W weiss
Mr.. George A. Comfy.
Trio-Memory. A0sio
Miss Kellogg, Miss Cary and Mr.. Karl
Piano Transcription Of the Miserere from
Mr.. Alfred H. Pease.
Song-She wandered down the mountain side. Gay
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg.
Romance from s'the Lily Of Killarney. .Burdek
Mr.. Tom Karl.
Song-Let me dream again. ....Suliiyan
Miss Annie Louise Cary
Quintet-From the Ballo in Maschera. ....."N erki
Miss Kellogg, Miss Cary, Messrs Karl, Verdi
and Comfy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
WEDNEsDAY-Bridget Mulloy. Open shop on
Lords day. Discharged. Frank.
Bridaet Mulloy. Search and seizure. Discharged.
Frank.
Patrick A. Quigley. Intoxcation. Fined So with
costs. Committed
William Roach. Open shop on Lords day. Fined
$5 with costs. Paid.
William Palmer. Intoxication. Fined S. with
costs. Paid.
Margaret ONeal. Common drunkard Thirty
days. Committed.
Giacoma Chippe, Prosperino Ovari and Paul
Orpe. Intoxication. Fined each with costs
Paid.
Michael Cunningham. Intoxication-2d offence.
Thirty days. Committed.
John Raglan. Search and seizure. Plea misnomer.
Discharged. Frank.
Henry P. Doherty. Larceny. Sixty days. Com
mitted
John Connors. Larceny. Fined So with costs.
Committed.
Patrick Melody. Common drunkard. Thirty days.
Committed.
Calvin W. Allen. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed. Mattocks.
Pomroy c. Soule Search and seizure. Discharged.
Frank.
Patrick King. Assault and battery. Probable
cause. Ordered to recognize with suretes in sum of
$500. Committed.
Edward McMinniman and Patrick Murray. Col
lecting house offal. Fined So. Paid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27
Superior Court,

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1877, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
MoNDAY-Kinsmau, exr., VS.. Kinsman. Action
by the executor to OF the guardian of the tes-
tator the amount in his hands, as guardian, belong
ing to the ward at the time OF his death. Plaintiff
non suit.
Drummond s. Winship for plaintiff.
Vinton for defendant.
Paul Zung ct al. VS.. David WEIGH. Action of debt
on judgment recover in the Municipal Court of the
city of Boston. Decision for plaintiffs.
Knowlton for plaintiffs.
j. Chase, Jr., for defendant.
Cyrus H. Farley vs.. Michael H. Reddy. Action Of
repleyin for lot of machinery for cutting glass.
Both parties claim title under one David WEIGH.
Decision reserved.
Fred N. Dow for plaintiff.
J. Chase, Jr., for defendant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27

The lecture in the Mechanics course next
week will be postponed.
Mr.. Chase, who fell at the Grand Trunk
wharf Monday, is improving.
A local weather prophet says we are to have
snow storm the 9th of Janusry, commencing
at IL a. m. Then and not till then.
A very fac specimen OF crystal, whit b was
found in Stowe, can be seen at the counting
room of j. W. Perkins & Co.
The Temperance Union will hold its annual
meeting for the election of officers in Congress
Hall tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Frank E. Hayes died of neuralgia of
the heart soon after returning from City Hall
Tuesday night.
The banks Of this city have restored the old
rule was in practice before the war, of refusing
to take silver on demand
Impressions of the ledge ON Pearl street.
plaster of Paris yesterday.
child's red mitteu, lost on State street
Tuesday morning, is very valuable to the own
er as it was gift. Will the finder leave it at
the police station.
A man was on the street yesterday trying to
dispose of $50 10 three cent silver pieces. e
was no use and he will probably be obliged to
spend it 10 small quantities
The Portland Company have just delivered
to the Maine Central Company fine new loco
tive of 80 tons weight. 1t is called the Arthur
Sewall, and numbered 6t;
Uncle Oliver, the popular turnkey at the po-
lice station, received as a Christmas gift very
valuable cane from one of his numerous
Fr;a Tt to 1o1 Id ap1 t~;c .r;4I
chased gold.
AT the residence of J. J. Gilbert in East
Deering, yesterday, they were playing crequet
from 2 to in the afternoon. 1t is not often
that that can be done in this climate thu day
after Christmas.
The next monthly temperance concert by the
Perham Juvenile Temple will be given at Con-
gress Hall Sunday evening, January 9th. on
which an admission feel of ten cents will be
charged.
Advertising pays. An organ was advertised
for sale Christmas morning in the PRESS and
two hours after the paper went to press one OF
our bank presidents had purchased the instru.
ment.
The First Parish Sabbath school had very
pleasant entertainment at Reception Hall last
evening. A large Christmas tree was unload
ed for the little folks, after which followed
dancing and fnesupper.
The Argus is still wailing and licking its
wounds after its bad defeat 10 the matter of
the Maine General Hospital verdict. If our
neighboe were as diligent in getting news as it
is in whining about its failure to do so it would
better serve its readers.
The postaliroute agents on the various rail-
roads appeared in new uniform Tuesday. 1t
consists Of blue blouse, sack cut, adorned
with two rows of brass buttons, and an army
hat decorated with gold cord. This uniform is
adopted under recent regulation of the De
partment at Washington.
complaints having been made that the mes
seugers OF the Eastern Express at times refused
to let the ofhcers examine the packages, Col.
Osgood yesterday gave written order to bis
men to allow the sheriff or his deputies to ex
anime all packages in their charge at an,
time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-27

f or nearly two years the Brunswick Tele-
graph has been publishing at intervals, state
ments in regard to the village schools which
were thought to be unjust to the teachers and
to the school officers. In the end the School
Committee prepared two articles for the Tele
graph with a view to correct the erroneous
Statements Our first article was published
last week, having been kept in the office of the
editor until the third week. He also published
an extended reply. Our second article he de-
clines to publish, and we accordingly send it to
the PRESS, designing in that way to reach our
constituents. E. q. 81
REPLY OF THE SCHOOL CoMMITTEE.
For the Brunswick Telegraph
Mr.. EDIToR:-You have done too much
honor to our brief statsment of facts in regard
to the schools. We did not suppose you would
need to keep our communication until the third
week in order to prepare reply. Still less did
we anticipate that you would find it necessary
to occupy so much space in your reply that the
little article we sent you is surrounded and en-
tirely covered up by the explanation. You ara
better Judge than we are of the necessities of
your case however, and we are quite content
that you should manage it in your own way.
As you have introduced number of new
points in your last article, we propose to meet
them at once. We give you the first opportun-
lty 10 puOHsn our communications, but we do
not propose to permit 1t to be buried in your
office week after week, as the former one was.
We notice, indeed, the iutimation at the close
of your article, that 1.-THE controversy closes
here" But we do not presume that having at
tackled committee of this town in successive
numbers Of the village newspaper. YOU are un-
willing that they should be heard in reply in
the same paper. BY so doing you would vio-
late every principle of fair play, and make Of
your editorial sanctum only a towards CASTLE
from which to hurl the weapons of personal
malice, and sort of machine for the assassin
alton OF personal character. No community
Will long tolerate such nuisance. But we do
not take it for granted that you feel it is neces-
sary. to adopt such policy. At any rate, it is
not in your power to ''close the discussion in
this way.
AS regards the personal part of your article.
we do not see what it has to do with the matter
in hand, and we do not propose to be diverted
by any sde-issues of that kind. We have made
certain statements in your newspaper in respect
to the teachers, the scholars and the action of
the committee. These have been met partly
by the pupils themselves in their communica-
ton, which you have published; still more d.
rectly by the teachers in verbal statements, and
then by the school committee in their published
article. These are the matters we have in hand,
and it. in vain to attempt to divert attention
from these by personal attacks upon the gen.
tlemen OF the committee. or by the discussion
OIL old-ume grievances of your own. We are
all OF Us pretty well known in this community,