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The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
Brief .H0ffiuus.


Mrs. Woolson's regular Friday evening lee
ture was postponed this week.
Patrons Of the M. L. A. course ara reminded
that the entertainment intended for this after
noon has been postponed for two weeks
Officers Langmaid and Store- arrested Bar
tholemew Clary yesterday for chastising his
wife rather severely.
ssGospel temperance meetings will be held;in
Arcana Hall, at 105 a. m. and p. M, to-mor-
row.
The Aged Brotherhood are invited to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Winchester, which takes
place at 10 o'clock tomorrow.
Officer Pencil arrested two stow-aways on
the Boston boat yesterday morning, and took
them before Judge Knight
AT a meeting of the Board of Aldermen yes
terday morning, an insane person was sent the
asylum.
The Women's Christian Temperance Asso-
citation will open the Friendly Inn on the cor
ner Of Fore and Custom House street New
Years day.
The bank cod have struck in along the coast
from Cape Ann to Kenpebunk in immense
numbers. A gentleman from Kennebunk says
the catch will be worth from $50, 900 to $40 00O
Marshal Bridges has brought to Portland
Andrew Jones. who committed the murderous
assault on the captain of the Gazelle, off Cam
pobello, a fortnight ago.
The Quebec of the Dominion Line, Captain
Thearl. from Liverpool the 18th, and Halifax
the 10Th, arrived yesterday morning. She
brings II storage passengers and full cargo.
Officer Merrill detected two men wheeling a
barrel of beer along Commercial street last
night on one of the Boston and Maine baggage
trucks. The men took to their heels at the
sight of the officer, who captured the beer,
truck and all.
Mr.. BFoughton has won the checker tourna-
ment, having won 45 games. lost l, and were
drawn. This evening Mr.. Broughtop, blind
folded, will undertake to play three separate
games at once against any three players that
may present themselves.
Mr.. Frank e. Pray has been chosen chairman
of the Board of Overseers of the Poor in place
of William A. Winship, Esq, who has resign.
ed after service Of several years Resolutions
complimentary to the retiring chairman were
passed at the meeting of the board held yester-
day
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

The people of the usually quiet Ferry Village
have been much excited of late over stab
bling ARRAY which took place Christmas night
Yesterday morning Constable Charles A. Max
well made complaint to Trial Justice A. j. Rob-
inson that John Donahue, one of the soldiers at
Fort Preble, had stabbed fisherman, Howard
Griffin, on the nightof the 18th inst, Mr.. Rob-
inson accordingly issued warrant for the ar
rest of Donahue, who is a new recruit and be-
longs in this city. He was arrested and the
trial took place in Union Hall yesterday after
noon before Mr.. Robinson, in the presence of a
large audience of interested listeners. 1t seems
that there has been considerable feeling for
some time between the soldiers at the Fort and
the fishermen at the Cape, and this row is one
of the results of this feud. Griffin is the man
who few years ago, when times were differ
ent, went into Nelse Leightun's establishment
and announced his Intention Of cleaning out
the place. MIR. Leighton reached for him with
beer jug, and Grifin's nose has since shown
the place where the jug struck He has been
engaged in several similar affairs, and like the
one on Christmas night he got the worst of it,
At the trial yesterday Griffin testified that be
went down to the Ferry Landing about ten
o'clock at night, and was walking up Sawyer
street when he came across Donahue, who set
upon him, ard with sheath knife cut him Sc
verely. He managed to get into DR.. Lowell's
house, where his wounds were dressed. He ad-
mitted that he had been drinking but was not
drunk.
DR.. Lowell testified as to the wounds He
said there was cut in the shoulder where a
knife had entered from above and had pierced
the lung There was also bad scalp wound,
and two of his fingers were badly cut. The
wounds bled profusely. Mr.. William Weber.
who saw the affair, says he saw the knife used
as stated by Griffin.
Mr. Donahue, the accused, said that he and
two other soldiers, Emerson and Toby came
from this city in a row boat and were landed at
the Ferry wharf. They had been drinking beer
but were not intoxicated. After landing they
street, and had some oysters, after which they
crossed Front street and started up Sawyer
street to go to the Fort. Just as they crossed
they heard some one running up the plank walk
from the wharf, and turning around saw Grit
hn, who began to use abusive terms to them.
The soldiers continued on their way until Grit
fin overlook them, when he clinched Donahue
who says he saw that Griffin was then stabbed
and was also drunk, aud he told him to 90
home. He refused to go and atlast strack Don
ahue severe blow. At this the other men in
terfered and separated them.
a number of other witnesses testified, but |
their testimony was not Of importance, with
the exception of one who said that he heard
Griffin say that he would clean out the id
BILE coats before a week.
Justice Robinson considered that there was
not sufficient grounds to hold Donahue, and he
was accordingly discharged. 1t is generally
thought at the Village that even if the soldier
did make the assault it was done ia self defence.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
Religions Notes and News

The High street Congregational Parish of
Lewiston, has voted to build parsonage at q
cost not exceeding $3000
Rev. Harvey M. Stone. formerly of Bluehill,
was installed pastor at Saundersville, Mass,
Dec. Is. the successor of Rsv. A. j. Bates, re-
Gently deceased
lev. DIR. Sheldon Of Waterville, has been in
vited to act for the present. as General Secreta-
~ of the Maine Conference of Unitarian
churches-the position filled for several years
by the late Dr. Wheeler.
A series of devotional meetings will open
on Tuesday, January 1st, at Elm street Uni
versast church, in Lewiston. The meetings
will continue each evening during the week.
The pastor will be assisted by Rev. Messrs
Bleknell of Portland. Seiiz Of Norway, Whit
man OF Mechanic Falls, FreLuh of Turner. and
Nash of Lewiston.
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Citizens, Mutual Relief Society.

The annual meeting OF the above named So
ciety was held last evening" From the re-
ports submitted we learn that at the COM
mencement of the year there were Cos mem
bers, 175 have been admitted, Is have died dur
ing the year, and SO have been dropped from
the rolls for non-payment of dues and one has
withdrawn, making the present membership
662. The society has held ~ meetings and
there have been u meetings of the board of
directors. NJ. n Rich, the secretary, has paid
to the treasurer for admission fees aud assess
ments the sum of So. $500 S8,757 have been
paid out for benefits on account of deceased
members. There is in the savings banks ST.
743.43. while the treasurer has as cash on hand
$1451.10. Thus it will be seen that the society
is in very fourishing condition. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Presdent-Dr. Q. A. Morse
Vice President-B Kingsbury.
Secretary-M. N. Rich.
Treasurer-D. Carpenter
Directors-C. w. Belknap, e. Dana. Jr..
Joseph Russell, j. G. Morse and J. II. Gaubert.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

A COOP Decentralization is called to the
advertisements of the Portland & Worcester
line in another column. By this route passen-
gers can save many hours in time and many
miles in distance over any other route. All
changes occur in union depots, avoiding all an
noying carriage transfers. Bsrths in Wagner
Sleeping Cars can be secured in advance through
to Chicago, thus insuring to passengers Sleep
ing accommodations for the eotire trip These
sleeping cars run through to Chicago via Hoo
sac Tunnel route, and New York Central Rail-
road to Buffalo, thence over the road that made
the famous run last season of Ill miles in 100
minutes via Canada Southern Railroad to De-
troit and thence to Chicago via Michigan Cen
trail Railroad.
10 passengers going West this is certainly the
most attractive route yet offered, the distance
to Chicago being only 11O7 miles, and the time
AZ hours.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
THE LEGIsLATURE.
Something About the Coming Session.

AUGUSTA, Dec. %, 1877.
Everything about the State House il IN
readiness for the coming Legislature The old
carpets in the hallway and anterooms have been
patched In a neat manner by Superintendent
Harris and his assistants, who have become
skilled in the business. They have also busted
the county school house desks in the Represent
tatives' Hall, and made things as presentable as
possible.
The question of remodellng and repairing
the building has been discussed by the Legisla-
tnre for year or two past and presume will
be brought up again this session. 1t would
seem that the present is a most favorable time
for doing the work, and it is to be hoped that
the members will muster up courage enough to
appropriate few thousand dollars for this pur-
pose.
THE ORGANIZATION
will be effected without any delay. L believe
that it is conceded by everybody that lion.
Warren II. Vinton of Gray is to preside over
the Senate, and that s. w. Lane Esq, the eff
Gent secretary is to retained. For his assistant
have heard no one mentioned. Gen. Tilden,
who served last year, is holding a government
seems to be good natured contest for the
Speakership between the friends of Mr.. Pills
bury of Lewiston, Mr.. Lord of Bangor, Mr.
Bowers of Saco and Mr.. Weeks of Augusta.
Either of these gentlemen would make most
excellent presiding officer, being well fitted by
education and training. The other officers of
the House will hold over, as will also the heads
of departments
PERSONNEL OF THE HOUSE.
The political complexion of this body will be
SO Republicans, As Democrats, 3 Liberals and 1
Greenbacker. The former as usual, are large.
ly il the majority, while nearly all professions
are represented. There is good number of
old members, many of whom, have been promi-
nent in former Legislatures. The Senate is also
largely Republican and will be a strong one.
THE WORK OF THE SESSION
Legislation will be asked fer on several i'm
portant subjects. The present cider law will
find some enemies in the House, but its friends
are determined to retain it. A bill to prevent
the destruction of buildings by ncendiary fires
for the purpose of obtaining insurance will be
introduced. The penalty will be very severe.
The Old Orchard pc ople seem to bs getting re-
bellious and anxious to secede from Saco and
set up business for themselves, and strong Pc
tition granting them leave to do SO will be in-
troduced. An insovent law will bs asked for
to take the place Of the national bankrupt law
In case that is repealed.
1t is said that it costs nearly as much to send
a carload of freight by rail to Boston from
Maine as it does from Michigan, while the
rates of fare are complained of as too high.
Az effort will be made to regulate by law both
the rates of fare and fret ght on the roads of the
State. The Norway people think that there is
no honor like that of being shire town, and
will therefore ask the Legislature to move the
county seat of Oxford from Paris Hill to that
town.
These and other important matters which
ara likely to come before it will make the ses-
sion lively and interesting one
RODERICK
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

WOODEN WEDDING.-Mr. and Mrs A. J..
Kenney, No. IS Smith street, celebrated the
fifth anniversary of their marriage last evening
by wooden wedding. Between sixty and sew
enty of their friends gathered. bringing presents
appropriate to the occasion. An excellent sup
per was served, after which several musical se-
lectioDs were rendered by Mrs. Verril of this
city, and Mrs. Clarence Tryon of Pownal. The
affair passed off very pleasantly and was tho
roughly enjoyed by all present.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
Superior Court.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1877, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
FRIDAH.-Svnllau, ". OIL 20 Nanny nj
Wheelock. Action upon an account to recover the
sum of $4s for plumbing materials and labor fur
nished the defendants, then doing business in Wor-
cester. Mass, in 1871. Defence, payment. Decision
for the plaintiffs for full amount.
Locke for plaintiffs. Larrabee for defendants.
The new docket was called.
Adjourned until morning at o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TEMpERA NOE
UNIoN-The annual election OF officers was
held last evening and the following was the re-
suit:
President-R. Fl. Murphy.
Vice Presdents-H. r. White, Chas. H.
Choate, r. B. Whitcomb.
Secretary-E. Leach.
Treasurer-I. II Mcdonald.
Steward-E. A. Sawyer.
Sergeant at-Arms-Geo. E. Taylor.
Chaplain-Job Sanford.
The public meeting next Sunday evening at
Congress Hall will be held under the auspices
of the rev board of officers.
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wuuicipaI Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
FRIDAY-Jeremiah Logant and John Nagle Evad-
ing fare. Fined S. and costs.
Harry Williams. Larceny. Probable cause. Or
dered to recognize with sureties in sum of $500.
Committed.
Dennis E. Cragin. Search and seizure. Fined $50
and costs. Appealed, Bradbury.
simeon X. Yeaton. Search and seizure. Fined
500 and costs and imprisonment in Jail three months
Bradbury.
Frederick Harmon. Open shop. Fined SIS and
costs, Bradburv
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
THE REFORM SCHOOL.
Annual Report of the Trustees.

The annual report of the Trustees of the
State Reform School, at Cape Elizabeth, is in
the hands of the printers The Trustees say
that the school is DOW what its name indicates,
a reformatory institution, with homelike, COM
Portable apartments, instead of the dingy prison
cells which it contained few years ago. The
system of classifying and grading the bows,
adopted under Superintendent Wentworth, has
proved triumphant success. The boys of the
first class have the privilege of large play
grounds, without the restraint of high fences.
and are trusted to go over the farm or even to
the neighboring city of Portland, upon their
honor They have rarely been guilty of any
breach of their trust. The boys in the lower
grades are stimulated to good behavior BIZ the
prospect Of promotion. Punishment is ipflict-
ed solely by the Superintendent, aud but littls
has been necessary.
The charges of cruel treatment investigated
last spring, proved to be wholly unfounded. A
shorthand report of all the testimony taken on
that occasion has been extended and is ready
for inspection.
The health Of the school has been excellent.
The library now numbers 400 volumes.
$4,000.
The Treasurer, Hon. J. w. Porter, of Strong,
reports the following receipts and expenses for
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

OBIrUARY.-We regret to record the death of
Hiram Winchester, well known and respect
ed citizen. He was for many years member
OF the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association,
and OF Ancient Brothers Lodge, l. o. o. f.
He was also member of the Aged Brother
hood, and of the Provident Association. Dur
ing his many years of business in this city be
was known as man of sterling integrity, just
and upright in all his dealings, of retiring dis
position, his qualities being of mind and heart,
were hest known to his family and friends. He
leaves wife, one son add three daughters to
mourn his loss.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
GOrham.

The following officers 10 Harmony Lodge
were Installed by Deputy Grand Master Deer
ing of Portland, Thursday evening:
Worshioful Master. VIM. Hasty.
Senior Warden. Geo. Agry, Jr
Junior Warden, N. G. Cummings.
Treasurer, FL. r. Millett
Secretary, j. G. Watson.
Senior Deacon, A. Sampson
Junior Deacon, VIM. Usher.
Chaplain, Rev. Mr. Newall.
The music furnished by Bacon's Orchestra
and Glee Club was excellent. After the servi-
ces. which were more interesting than usual,
splendid collation. was furnished to the large
company present.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
STATE NEWS
ANpRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

The shipment of boots and shoes from Au.
burn the past week was only 400 cases The
receipts of leather were 64,S25 pounds. Manu-
facturers report that the number of customers
whom they are meeting in Boston is unusually
large, but the disposition to buy close seems to
be SO acute that as yet orders are very sparsely
placed.
The dwelling house of Mr. Eben Ssinchfield
of Leeds was burned Wednesday morning.
Miss Harriet Foss, an old lady, persisted in the
fire.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
Last week Solomon Gordell Of Mans Hill
had his arm caught in belt and was thrown
over a shaft, causing a fracture of the bones of
his right forearm and compound dislocation
of the shoulder.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The amount of long number manufactured
in Ellsworth during the past season was 10 800,
900 feet; slaves 10, 100000 shingles 1885, 600.
heads ass 10 coo pairs laths $50 000 stove wood
cts 35000 and fish boxes 5000.
An old man named McCarty, while crossing
Abraham pond on his way to East3rook from
Franklin few days ago. broke through the ice
and was drowned.
Mrs. Esther Witham of Castine has made
during the past four years the outside of 20 bed
quilts, some of them containing 1040 pieces, be-
sides dresses, caps and undercothing for her.
self. Her maiden name was Dexter and she
was UOEu gu tii6 UauhS VI bu0 OGUdStlCUOk IlVGr,
March 10, 1885, She has lost two husbands and
eight children and has two children living.
During her married life she moved over sixty
times, and is now waiting resignedly and pa
tiently for her last removal.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
Mr.. Thomas S. Bartlett of Augusta died
Thursday morning.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Captain Collins of Bangor. master of the
brig Cora Green, died on the passage from
Hayti to Key West
The Katahdin Iron Works are now in full
operation
The January term of the Supreme Court
opens at Bangor Tuesday. Judge Appleton
will preside.
The Law Court has set aside the verdict in
the suit of VIM. H. Prescott, against the city
of Bangor, for damages alleged TO have been
occasiened by defect 10 Lime street, opposite
the dwelling of Henry Boardman,
From April Goth to December Sd, 1877, en-
bracing period of seven and one-half months,
100 vessels of the following classes have cleared
Ships, 9; barks, 10; barkentlnes, 2; brigs, II;
schooners, SO.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Charges of very serious nature have been
preferred in the s. j. Court against S. S. Chap
man, attorney at law, in Fairfield.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Mr.. O. G. Atkins has completed his opera
tons at Grand Lake stream for the season. His
assistants will, however, remain there during
the winter and have charge of the Matching
process.
There is not very encouraging outlook for
business at the Pembroke Iron Works this
winter.
YORK COUNTY.
Edward Brown OF Kennebunk, aged go
years and months, the Oldest person in that
town, died Christmas day.
The house of G.. Spinney at Kittery was
burned Thursday morning. Loss 5000; insur-
ance 5000.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTHsEmENTs TO-DAY

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Boys Winter Caps-Maher.
Read Studley's Announcement.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
5000 Yards Remnants w. r. Studley.
Go West-Portland & Worcester Line.
For Sale-C. E. Whitney.
Bonds for Sale-Aretas Shurtletf.
English and Classical School-C. B. Varnsy.
Eagle Sugar Refining Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

SERENADE.-The Portland Cadet Band under
the direction of Mr.. Frank L. Collins, tender
ed serenade to Mr.. George Jackson, one Of
the members, at his residence on Laurel street,
last night. Mr.. jackson inv ted the party in
and pleasantly entertained them.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

Thin lcE-Yesterday afternoon as num-
Der of persons from Iigonia village were skat-
ing on Fore river, the ice gave away and one
lady went through and narrowly escaped
drowning. Her name was not learned
1t is said that TIE ice on the Basin il getting
weak and that it ia full of large ale holes. If
1nls IS true skating should be given up for the
present at least.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

There are few bills outstanding, but they are
fully covered by the balance on hand.
Inc number of boys 10 the school December
LIST, was 147; 48 were committed during the
year and returned, and 4S were discharged or
allowed to go on trial, and violated trust and
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

oDD FELLows.-Ligonia Lodge No. 5, 1. o.
o. f., elected the following officers last even
ing:
Chas +. Rogers, N. G.
Woodbury. d. Hatch. V. G,
Tnas. ialn S recording Secretary
rteuer % rDacKnam, Permanent Secretary
s Sh e LES Il, tFsssenss en-. Treasurer
Willard, Trustees
Chas. Fl. Fessenden, Agent.
After the election the officers wera nnh,;elv
installed
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Scarboro-Dex:er Libby ct 81. to Fraucis
Hamlio, lot of land for 5000.
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Rers0n nal

The Rev. E. p Gardner of New York, who
has accepted the invitation of the Second Par
ish church, will commence his labors with this
society tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The election of Off
GERS OF Pine Tree Lodge, last evening" resulted
as follows:

G. c., A. d. Sweetsir.
V. c.. f. T. Merrill.
F., w. @. Turner.
Mas.er-at-Arms, Preble Davis.
X. of Il. & s., FL. A. Mcdonald.
M. of E.. Geo. Ell. McKenney,
M. of F., w. A. jackson
Bradley.
trustee for three years, Milton Higgins,
Agent, D. W. Nash
At the close of the meeting Mr.. sweetsr in
vited the Lodge to an oyster supper at At
woods.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

The following shows the amount paid out by
County Treasurers for costs of prosecutions in
Supreme Judicial Courts and in the Superior
Court fer Cumberland county. on bills of cost
allowed by County Commissioners for support
of prisoners in Jail; to grand Jurors; also. the
amounts received from fines, costs and forfeit
ures 10 said courts, from magistrates, jailors
md otI, n.oaGa 1
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THE AMOUNT OF TESTIMONY in ia

THE AMOUNT OF TESTIMONY in ia
vor Of Dr. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as 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 respectabiity who have
been restored to health, after being pronounced in
durable by physicians of acknowledged ability.
schenck's Pulmonic Syrup alone as cured many,
as these evidences will show; bit cure is often
promoted by the employment of two other remedies
which DIR. Schenck provides for the purpose. These
additional remedies are Schencks Sea Weed Tonic
and Mandrake Pills. By the timely use of these
medicines according to directions DIR. 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. 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.
dec1 eod1m&wsn
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29

Go AMONG THE Poor, who are most exposed
to the causes which produce Consumption, and
learn what Howe's Arabian Milk Cure has
done for them. In twenty-four hours it will
remove the hardest cough, at the same time it
feeds the stomach and nourishes the body. For
sale by all druggists. dec29S2t
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-29
TEX PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF Fes-
sender Bros, Marquis, Brunei q Co., Andrews
Wentworth, Moses. Y. B. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros, oE all trains that run out of the city,
At Biddetord, of Phillsbury.
at Saco OF L. Hodgdon and ID. b. KeDdrick.
at Waterville, of j. S. Carter,
At Bath, of j. D. Shaw.
at Lewiston. of French Bros, and Stevens q Co.