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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-12-24
REPORTED FAILURES. -The following are

REPORTED FAnUREs.-The following are
failures reported in this state the past week:
Emery. Bradbury & Co., lumber manufacture
ers. Fairfield preston Emery, Edwin Bradbury
and Augustus Bradbury are reported failed.
Caleb Estis & Sons, single manufacturers,
VIM, Caleb Estis, Geo. w. Estis and Prince
j. Estis) are reported failed
Lewis, Written & Co &. ship stores, Portland,
are reported compromising with their creditors.
Phillip Downing igrindstones, Portland, is
reported failed.
Owen Bros, gyocers Bath, are reported fail
ed and as offering 33 cents on the dollar.
w. L. Hodgkins & Co., grocers, Bath, are re-
ported failed.
James f. Dibby. clothing, Bridgton, has call
ed meeting of his creditors.
c. A. Dorman & Co., manufacturers of WOOL
ems, Comma, are reported failed.
T.. j. Stone, butcher, Saco, is reported failed.
James Perkins. general store, Calais is re-
ported assigned.
Scion r. Plummer, Stoneham, is reported
failed.
Edward Fl. CLARK, Rockland, is reported fail
ed.
John R. Bradstreet, general store, Palermo,
is reported failed.
n. s. Harlow, apothecary, Bangor, is report
ed failed.
Dudley F. Leavitt, Bangor. is reported fail
ed.
Charles A. Stephenson, Belfast, is reported
failed,
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STEAMER NOTES.-The steamer Lake Nepi-
gan, Capt. Sctot of the Beaver line. arrived here
yesterday morning, on the fifteenth day from
Liverpool, with large general cargo but no
passengers.
The steamer Ontario, of the Dominion line,
is now taking in live stock and will sail today
il possible. The cattle are packed in snugly
between decks, while the sheep and hogs are
packed in pens built on deck. 1t will be a
noisy cargo, and yesterday reminded one of an
autumnal cattle show. There was. however,
no horse trotting
The John Brooks of the Boston line. return
ed from Boston yesterday, and will hereafter
make tbree trips per week. while the Forest
City will bs Withdrawn for the present.
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HARTz's LAST PERFORMANcE.-H had
crowded house at the last entertainment given
Saturday night. The set of chamber furniture
was drawn by Nathan Littlejohn, % st. John
street, and the solid gold hunting-case watch
by John Dolan, rear Pine street church. A
committee was appointed to award the prettiest
woman ard homeliest man in the hall, and their
deliberations resulted as follows: To the lady.
Miss Fanny Kimball. an elegant boquet and
holder. To the gentleman, Mr.. Charles M. Lib
by, a wax doll.
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Resolutions of Sympathy.
Monami Lodge 1. o. o. f. of Mechanic Ia
has adnnted the fnllomino ranolu +:anr.

MonamI Lodge I. q. .. E. OF Mechanic Falls
has adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas in view of the loss we have sustained by
the death OF our brother, George l.. Small, and OF
the still heavier loss sustained by those who were
nearest and dearest to him therefore be it
ResotUed, That it is Just tribute to the memory
OF the departed to say that Iegrettng his removal
from our midst we mourn for one who was in every
way worthy OF our respect and regard.
Resotved, That we sincerely condole with the fam
lily oil the deceased at the dispensation with
which it has pleased Divine Providence to affiict
them and commend them for consolation to Him VINO
orders all things for the best and whose chassements
are meant in mercy.
Rescued That this heartfelt testimonial of our
sympathy and sorrow be spread upon the records Of
the Lodge and copy thereof be transmitted to the
family OF the deceased.
A. REED, on
J.F. BRIGGS, resolutions.
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JURORS DRAwN.-At a meeting of the Board
Of Mayor and Aldermen held Saturday after
noon Moses E. Perry, Charles s. Quincy.
Wyer Greene and Nathaniel S. Fernald were
drawn astraverse jurors for the January term
OF the Supreme Court. Luther f. Plngree, Enos
Gray, WILDER f. Leighton, Jonathan Wheeler,
james A. Norton, Albert Russell aud Banja-
min Stevens, Jr.. drawn as travers jurors for
the SUPERIOR Court
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IT is very rarely that the public have an op.
portuuity to buy fine and standard pianos at
public sale. Messrs. f. o. Bailey & Go. have
secured the opportunity for the good people of
Portland and will at 10 o'clock today sell at
auction twelve first class instruments from the
long established house of Vose & Sons of Bos-
ton, firm that has been in the manufacturing
business thirty-five years. They have over
11,0Oo pianos in use at the present time, and
quite number in this city which have given
good satisfaction. The pianos offered in this
sale are the best made by Vose & Sons ia every
respect; elegant rosewood cases, best of ivory
and ebony keys, solid bottoms and all dou,
BILE strung. There will be an opportunity to To-
spect them before the sale.
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CHRISTMAS present of Black Silk dress
pattern will please lady, probably better than
anything else. Extra bargains in Black Silks
at Horatio Staples, 100 Middle street, nearly
opposite the post office.
Striped Cashmere Long Sbawls, fer Christ
mas presents. selling very cheap this week. at
Horatio Staples, Middle street.
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BUSINESS CHANGEs.-The following are r.

cent business changes in this state:
Auburn-F. P. Merrill & Co., printers; sold
to McKenny & Day.
Dexter-R. o. Robbins, printer; now Rob-
bins & Herring.
Harrison-Morse & Emery, clothing mfrs,
dis; now Emery.
Lncolnville-S. G. Wyman, stoves, out of
business; now f. W. Drinkwater.
Vassaiboro (East)-Joseph 81. Allen, gen.
store; sold to S. A. Dear born
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IEMPERANCE.-The Reform Club held yery
interesting meeting at Preble Chapel last even
ing. Addresses were made by large number
OF the members Of the club, and at the close
Rev. Mr.. Phelan made few remarks appro-
pirate to the OCCASION This is the last public
meeting of the club under its present board of
officers. Next Tuesday evening the annual
election will occur, and every member should
be present as the club propose to have social
time,
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ST. DoMINICKS.
Services at a. M, and 8 p. m. Father Nc.
Kenna will oficiate. Miss Regan, organist
Second Mass.
Lambillotte; Mass in d.
Christmas Hymn-Pastorale.
Miard's Veni Creator.
Christmas Hymn-Adeste Fideles,
Vespsrs.
Plain Chant.
Messiah Salutoris
Lambillotte's Tantum Ergo.
Lambillottes Laus Domino.
NEW JERUSALEM.
Services at 1870 a. m. Rev. Mr. Smytb, will
preach
Opening Anthem-"Behold bring you good It'd.
w. ID. gill
Selection 136-Arise shine forithy light is Gomez
Geo. j. Webb
Responsive Service.
IO r. SeWall
Anthem, "Hosanna, Blessed is He that cometh
in the name Of the Lord. Hosanna In the
nignesJ| ..'........s..-..........G Geo. y. Webb
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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.-Ad delightful
Christmas entertainment is to be given at G.
A. r. Hall this evening by the children of the
Post and Relief Corps 1t will consist of reci-
tatious, singing, tableaux and pictures, closing
with the Christmas tree. Tickets 10 cents;
children 10 cents. The public are requested to
patronlze this entertainment as it is given to
help the ladies in their charitable work.
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IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-In the United States
Circuit Court yesterday Judge Shepley an
nouuced his decision in the case of Atlantic
Giant Powder Company VS.. George A. Good
year, also against George W. Townsend. The
decision grants preliminary iDjunctions for in
Judgements of the dynamite patent by the use
of Vulcan Blasting Powder.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county Saturday:
SOB, lot of land for $l6O. W
Baldwiu--Joseph b. Buraen IN O,,ver #.
Burueli, homestead farm with bnildinas con.
tanning 46 acres, .tor $1,000. '0A
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GoRHAM.-Messrs. Merry and Murch of the
Portland Reform Club, delivered some very ill.,
terestlng addresses before the temperance meet
ing Friday evening. 1t is intended to hold the
meetings every evening next week, when some
interesting speakers will lecture.
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REBEKAH LoDGE.-At the semi annual meet
ing of Ivy Lodge. No. 2, d. of B., Saturday
evening, the following were elected officers for
the ensuing term:
N. G-John f. Morrill,.
V. G-Mrs. Hattie j. Biett
r S.-Mrs. Lizzie " Spaulding.
f. s. Fred w. Hatch
Treas.-Mrs. Caroline A. French.
TrLstees-Altred Woonman III mes N Reed.
Mrs May e. NASH, Mrs. Mira c. Cox. Mrs
Annette A Crockett.
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THE DEATH RATE The whole number of
deaths 10 this city the past week was 9, from
the following causes: Consumption 3, conges-
aon OF the lungs /, congestion Of the brain /,
cnlld birth l. disease Of the kidneys 2, gravel
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTHsEmENTs TO-DAY

SPECIAL NOTICES.
!. A. r. A.-Members.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
For Safely Cutting Shnes-Baey.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Owing to the Money Market-Frank P. NICK enney
Another Fashionable Invoice-Hlll 81 Co.
Notce-Brown g. Hodsdon.
Notice-Water H. Small.
Wanted-Agents.
Maine Savings Bank.
Lost-Wallet
AUCTION COLUMN.
Important Sale-F. o, Bailey & Co.
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Notice.

MILK FARMS for sale on Oak Hill, Scarboro'
V1 containing 100 acres, large two-story house,
large barn and corn barn, wood and carriage house,
twelve cows, two h1rses farming tools &c. Good
milk route may be had if desired. For further par
ticulars enquire of WALTER Fl. SMALL, on the
premises. de24d4w*
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LADIES AMERICAN Sc SWISS GOLD WATCHES.
"A new lot just received; % per cent. lower
than the lowest. Call and examine.
MCKINNEY,
dec22d2t 531 Congress st.
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LIVER DISEASES. indigestion,
sour stomach, sick headache, chills and lever,
biliousness and cositiveness. cured by the use
of DR.. S. d. Howe's Arabian Liver Pills. For
sale by all druggists. dec17-law2wM
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publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received Dy Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hail. and D. Wentworth, 553. Congress, cor
ner of Oak street.
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EVERYBODY says that our Scot silk handker-
chiefs are the best in the city.
FL. l. NELSON & Co.
443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
Gec00 Or
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Christina. services and music.

ScTvICts aHu NHusICs
The churches which hold services tomorrow
have arranged for very fine music. The fol-
lowing is the order:
ST. LUKES.
At st. Luke's cathedral the choir will not be
present at early celebration at a. M. The full
choir service will be at 1890 a. m. Mr.. Goold
will conduct the music.
Observation-Disclosures ideles."
Proper Psalms
Venite and Jubiate. Chants
Hymrs-Kyrie, Gloria Tbi, Sanctus, Nunc Dimittis
90
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Mis-. Lamb now in Auburn Jail awaiting trial
for murder by abortion is critically i'll ofplueIisy
and there is not much hope of recovery.
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NEW and nobby style fancy boxes, only ST. Is
each; also glove and handkerchief boxes in
real Russia and imitation, at q. 1. Nelson &
Co.'s, 443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
dee22 2t
, 1877-08-19

Withdrawn from store during Friday for city
consumption, S43 bu wheat 8, 172 bu corn, I, 500
bu oats 375 bu rye.
The following grain inspected into store in this
city on Saturday morning: s cars No. red winter
wheat 20 cars No. l Northwestern wheat S2 cars
No. 2 do, ~ cars No. ! spring, In cars No. do,
81 cars No. do, cars rejected do (2s3 wheat); .
car. No. corn, 13o cars high-mixed do, 42c cars
and IL, 200 bu No 2 corn, So cars rejested do, 8
cars no grade (645corn); 80 white oats, II
and 5000 bu no. : do, cars rejected do, l
carno grade (83 oats); cars No. l rye, 42 cars
No. do, scars rejected do Isl ryc); 3 cars No. 2
barley, 2 cars No. 3. cars extra do, g cars re-
5ected do {19 barley. Total q, geo cars) 45o, coo
ou Inspected ont, 81, $50 bu wheat, 287, o75 bu
corn, 49, 1855 hu oats. l. 617 bu rye 1888 bu barley.
Total wheat inspected into store Saturday. 49,
cars: for corresponding day last year. 36; do two
years, III; do three years ago, 5S8 Total for
first eighteen days in August, L. 6i2 cars; lo last
year. 431: do two years ago, 2 LII; do three years
ago. 8, 500 cars.
The following were the receipts and shipments OF
bEeadsthHs and live stock at this point during the
past week. and for the corresponding weeks end
Ing as dated:
, 1877-08-19
Mr. and Mrs. Crapo's Perilnus Voyago~
Lduddn tSlduRdr1 ,1tk{u 70

"A novel feature IN Tue programme OF SATURDAY
was the exhibition in Central Hall bv Capt and
Mrs Crapo OF the little boat in which they recently
crossed tho Atlantic. Descriptions are given BIZ
both Capt and Mrs. Crapo of the incidents at
tending their voyage. The Captain, in recting
the yicissitudcs of the voyage, said that the
tempcstuous times were those when he got most
rest, for when favorable winds prevailed be
could not leave the helm for moment Once
he kept at his post seventy hours eonsecu-
lively: His wife scarcely Lad nights rest
during the whole voyage, for there was hardly
room to I" fling cat'' In the cabin, which il
scarcely four and q half feet in length. Upon
two or three occasions they found themselve.
in shoal OF whales, which spoutcl and b1us-
tered, and frightened hts vile great deal. The
rudder OF the little craft broke in gale of
wind, the main-sheet traveller having been car
ricd away two Or three DAYS before. OF the
severity OF the tension oI the hand in steering
for so many consecutive hours there Is proof ID
the spratned wrist, and whenever sleep was to
be hoped for the boat had to be hove to. West
er]y winds prevailed throughout the voyage.
Mrs. Grape has crossed the ocean before in mer-
chant ships. The Captain confesses that his
late task has been good deal rougher than be
looked for, aud admits that he rtsked the peril
because he thought he could make little money
out OF 1t. He wanted to 6uroass all who had
done similar things. It was estimated that
nearly 10000 persons visited the palace and
park during the day and evening. !:
, 1877-08-19

for while at the former the evening party cost
at tho rate of 19s I'd per guest, and the ball at
the rate OF 18s 10d per guest, at the smaller
house the concert cost at the rate Of over 4ss per
guest, and the ball ut the rate OF 35s per guest.
lh's. OF course, arises from the fact that IN tac
great house great establishment is always
kcpt On foot, and that there Is but little occasion
TO ntre extrn seats or to provide extra decora-
tlons. But the number Of persons living on TINS
scale In London Is 60 limited that they may sc
counted on tho fingers, and for hosts and
hostcsscs at large tile figures Of the ordinary
house must be taken as the basis Of calculation:
1t appears. therefore, that for hostess OF
the usual type 1t is not possible to open hef
house to her friends for few hours in the even
Ing, and to prorldc Tor their amusc1ncpt little
music OF dancing, under m expenditure OF
4UO. lhis Is very grave fact, and 1t ncccs-
sarfly acts SO as to deter all but those OF large
incomes from opening their houses at Al. to the
great loss and damage OF society, which thus
finds itself precludcd from meeting IN WHAT
would otherwise be very pleasant resorts. Gan
MI this not be chan.cd Is it not possible to sup
press that supper and those DECORATIONS which
play so large a part in the accounts! Is 1t not
possible, in short, to do as other nations do, aad
to call society together, not exclusively to cat
and drink, or to listen to expensive singers, but
simply to meet aud talk together, which is, after
all, the dna! obiccta If this be possible 1t be-
hooves the leaders of society to set tue example
Of it, and thus to confer the greatest possible
boon upon the subordinates, who are always
ready to follow their example.
, 1877-08-19

bkEAnsTUFFs. !:
FLocR-W"s yery dull With 10 particular chanse1 l.
pSss prices. 7hess seldom much export demand s
disposed to wait Sale. ~ere seros:sa e;: Of se1 r.,
winters, partly $6 Ic3 and 4e5 nyls r,z1n- e1;,.
PATTY st Sta Total q, nr! II. marie:
f.Tor,e ~ gn,. ,ae 'siss o. fees choe5
soea :e1!sx Hss &C.
sbo; j. f,n"x 10 so1a Mt1sesots .prnss se 80
oatent % .Drints '!ss5 2,3 a SPRINGS.
nrx .nrtrr IS ~ -. "a ~, ~" n s'11e.
s..x1W.: = ia better .aa o1uer Sale. wen,
o,hsr ~ ~ 80. ~. peg en on mack
v., nominal =. So % pei to, ..
trsek @ :
but xery ,rrszulsr rutases declined 1a,e per ba
ssis he 95sySa1 ay es. DSf: af1.s
IT, as !sSi;s f5sssx. T.
s:s ss;:sz Tae Z S
s re- g bs;s s 1eS 3 y sse q IL The 1as h.
ssous Price or septsnSef SCI as
aa betwsn VI spe tms aiaa ,
n:arkst aud most Of them arparcnty wanting whcas
AZ foI s5Se 1sspa {or tas lenaInae! f Il .es
e'n99n 9non that s!c IN he ssFsas
oDeaed :: ss,tes9sj9c sea =: isse. aavancsdo as
s sTsnea e e asS sosea a. ssIle Aa
o ea' sssea i essas
le,; 1oo IL 9|t do at i:oi: aooo bu - sat sa:s.
s9 - 'a sample At sSe<ssi'0' on truck Total
wi5s % m It ss hse, . a,ee
Eradsd ots Is wsIe Snti.ely nominal Sales were limited
, 1877-08-19
Judge Vests I:ycsICht.

81. louis fIfcbe. .])tfr1fcr1t
a coTesuondcnt ol the Globe -Uea.ocrat writing
from Columbus, o., says:
.* our correspondent met Judge West walk
ing on High street, leaning On the arm Of his
sou, who carefully r:lotcd him through the
thronF. The old gentleman Is looking much
better than he did several years since, when he
left the bench Of the Supreme Court, owing to
ill~hcal.h, brought on hv the confinement Incl
dent u his position. Tic certainly stepped with
more elasticity, aud seemed younger than at
any time within ten years. But il IS plain that bis
cyesight has continued to fail, and Il constant
attendant Is now necessity.
Judge West has most singular affection OF
the eyes. 1t is not near-sightedncss, but a pc-
culiar limit to the vision An object Directly in
front OF him At any distance is plainly visible.
The limit OF this vision is about TWO feet
Standing in front Of three trees, planted say
four feet apart, the trunk OF the centre trea
would ill bis eye, while the other two would be
utterly ont Of the range OF bis sight. To srccp
the horizon with his eyes, the Judge Is Obliged
to turn completely around. a good idea NAV
be gathered Of the outlines OF this remarknble
affection By experimenting with the possibilities
OF sight OF horse wearing close fitting blinds.
or. better still. By examination OF objects
through long tube. The range was, wears ago.
much wider than it now is, out it has continued
to steadily contract, and utter blindness is
possibility of thc1utvre.''
, 1877-08-19

IN thet Russian Caucasus is the tower Of
Bakon, tie point OF pilgrimage Of the fire
Mohan,msdanism. The pilgrims are now lew
tn number. The residents OF the tower are
earnest dvocates Of the faith, together with
sundry disciples Of Zoroaster Their worship,
costumes; and ceremonies are precisely as IN
ancient times. The tower has no windows.
The inteiior is reached only by subtcrrancan
passages It is IN immense building, and fs
surrounded by high wall. Within this wall
and encirclinE tine tower are high columns al
d2une, Which spring from the earth and are made
ii the surrounding soil Of the mountafns.
These fires are kept psrpetually burning.
, 1877-08-19


New ToRK, Aug: 1s.-Gold opened at 1o5s and
closed at 1o5a with all sales to-day at these fe-
urcs. Borrowing rates ranged from per cent per
annum to l-32 per cent until Monday,
Silver at London Unchanged Here, silver 11.:s3
in greenpacks and 1174 in gold; eotn 4@!4 dis
count.
Governments firm. "
Railroads strong.
State speculations opened less active and buoy
ant than yesterday, and during the greater part OF
the morning the narEct was fr-er1sb, unsettled,
and ductnatins. After midday strong tone pro-
vailed, and there was quite IN active business tn
al lending shares. At the opening prices dcclin-
ed 4 to 4 per cent which was follow
ed by an improvement OF x to per cent
II tse aecond Eoard az advance 81 to m per cent. %
~ was also the nct,rity. The trunk line sharca,
Western stocks, coal reads. and telegraph all par
ticpnting: The Srestest advance of the day was in
from Is to IS. New Jersey Central was also made
prominent by rise from IN TO 1Bat on increased
acalin;,: Delaware Lacks,yanna s Western %;
later rcse to 40h, forming one Of the principal
fea,ur== OF the market. Delaware i Hudson,
which closed last evening At *5.a, sold ~ to ASH
Norris S Essex sold III to G5z against 725 at the
The movement In coal stocks attracted much at
tcnton, and dealings were attended with considera-
The transactions we're 1888. coo shares, OF which
G, AGO were New York Central, 5, 500 Erie 4, 800
Lake Shore, l.7co NORTHWESTERN, 5000 Rock
ware + Hudson Canal. IS, 600 Delaware, Lackc-
wanna s. Western. g. 500 New Jersey Central Il. 900
Michigan Central, 1900, Norris q Essex, 800
Pacific Mail. and IL hu0 Western Cn1on.
Money ot.i2.3 par cent. Prime mercantile paper
41*E5.
Customs receipts $40, 600.
The Treasury dishursed $50, 600.
Clearngs 50. 600, 600.
Sterling dull; sctna1 business, long. 4seh;
shnst, 4SfH.
The weekly bank statement is as follows; Loans
decrease. 81, 4so, 900: specie, decrease, 81, 55l,
oo1; legal tenders decrease. S:i9s, so0 iepotjt.,
decrease. S2,011, 500; circulation, decrease,
s.43 GEO; reserve, decrease. 81, 475, $50