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The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
STATE VS..
ANDRosooGGIN COUNTY,


The shipments of shoes from Auburn
Station. the past week, have been 1861 cases
nearly 800 cases less than for the correspondents
week of last year. Manufacturers have never
had poorer Spring business, and attribute the
Increased depression largely to the uncertainty
OF the manufacturers is, that they and theil
wOrkmen are being seriously injured BY the
msehievous currency agitations that destroy
confidence and unsettle Business.
1t is reported that Charles Ware of Wales,
who was bound over in $1,000 for appearance at
the next term of Lincoln County S. j. Court to
answer for the crime of grand larceny, has
decamped and left his bondsmen ia the lurch.
The Democratic City Government of Lewis
ton have turned out all the Republican officials
except Superintendent of Burials.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
The new pulp mill at Benton is nearly CON-
plete and is one of the most substantial mills
in this State as well as one of the most con-
venent in its arrangements 1t is 1890 feet,
two stories with basement. The power is
water and the mill is run by two large wheels.
On the upper floor is a large dry house of
modern construction 60x11 feet and feet high,
which is furnished with steam from a 60-horse
power boiler below. The machinery is all new
and of late and approved pattern, and is
capable of turning out eight to ten tons per
week Of finished board.
There are said to be 700, 900 tons of ice stored
on the banks of the Kennebac.
PfsCATAQUIS COUNTY.
Mr.. Carter Of Monson who was so severely
injured in the State quarry short time since
is slowly recovering.
sAGADAHOC COUNTY.
A large eagle, with a bell on its neck sailed
over Bath Wednesday morning. The Jingle
Of the bell was distinctly heard.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The store of Freeman Y Trefry in Lubsc
was broken into last Wednesday and $100
worth of goods stolen.
A recent sale of libslled liquors at the
Eastport custom house the temperance re-
formers dubbed together, bought the liquor
and then spilled it.
YORK COUNTY.
Mr.. E. j. Warren of Buxton, manufacturer
of looking glass backs, has received large
orders from the West for cloth boards, and will
be obliged to keep his mill running day and
night to fill them.
Capt. Nathaniel Fernald of Saco died yester-
day morning after long illness. For the last
ten or fifteen years he has been wharfnger in
Saco.
V. Chick has been arrested on charge of
breaking into Calvin Days house at Ross
Corner and stealing therefrom.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
Superior Court.
MARCH CIVIL TERM, 1873, sYMoNDs, j., PI
ING

MARCH CIVIL TERM, 1878, sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
FRIDAY.-John Carr VS.. Matthias Daily. Assump-
sit upon account annexed to recover balance of
S257, alleged to be due for board and washing fur
nished the defendant.
Defendant filed an account in set off which, if al.
lowed In full would make balance due the defend
ant. Decision for the plaintiff for $126.
Drumnond s. Winship for plaintiff.
O'Dopnell for defendant.
Ira P. Harrington We. David Hooper. Action to
recover for rent of store in Harrington Block on
Congress street from December 1875, to March 2S
1877, $3.50. Decision reserved.
Locke for plaintiff.
Strout G. Gage for defendant.
Notice to Counsel:
Further assignments of jury cases for the April
term will be made this Saturday forenoon. There
will be no opportunity to try civil cases at the May
term.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
Religious Notes and News

Rev. Ferdinand W. Dick inson, who supplied
in Carmel and Kenduskeag ia 1866, is now at
Vermontville, Mich.
Mr.. S. w. Chaplin, centiate of Bangor
Seminary, was ordained at Albany, VT, March
18th.
Rev. Stacey Fowler, who was acting pastor
in Turner, 1874 to 1876, has been dismissed
from the pas.orate of Second Church, Mil
bury, Mass.
Rev. John G. Bailey, a graduate of Bangor
Seminary in 1862, has commission from the
American Home Missionary Society, to labor in
Windsor, Mo.
The Methodist Church in Farmingtor, with
their pastor, are making all necessary prepara-
lions for the accommodation of the Maine Con-
ference at its approaching session April "a.
Rev. George W. Christie, Of WiscaSset, who
has accepted call to Salmon Falls, n H., in
view of the interest prevailing iu Wiscasset
and with the concurrence of the inviting church,
has decided to postpone his removal till June.
The special religious meetings last week in
| the Baptist Church, Skowhegan, were very en-
couraging, and the interest steadily increased.
| The church is coming up gradually to the
work, and there are already some inquirers.
The frescoing of the new Court street Free
will Baptist Church, Auburn, is completed
| The audience room is very handsome. The
edifice will probably be dedicated in five or six
| weeks. The organ will be put up the last of
| April.
Rev. VIM. M. Harthorn, pastor of the Bap-
| fist Church 10 Bethel, has been holding series
| of meetings at Swans Corner, in that town,
| with encouraging results. There have been
/ four conversions, others have risen for prayers
and yet others are deeply serious
The First Congregational Church in Houltou
have arranged for the purchase of a lot of land
on Court street, nearly opposite the Cour
| House, adjoining Mr.. Dunn's homestead, sew
enty-hve feet front, on which they intend t.
move the old church or build new one tn.
coming season.
Rev. W. T. Chase, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, Lewiston, has recently had a
very urgent call from a Baptist church 10
Philadelphia. Mr. Chase has refused yer,
tempting financial offer, and unselfshly
decided to remain at his old post of duty a
Lewiston, WHARF he has been so eminent
successful.
A revival has been 10 progress in Cherryfel
for five weeks, beginning under the labors o
the Evangelist, D. L. Chubbuck, who aided tn
churches three weeks and half More thai
$50 conversions have occurred, and the interes
still continues. The Baptist and Methods
Churchestare united 10 carrying on the work
and are praying and looking for still greater re
| suits
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
The Maine Rifle Club.

The association incorporated by the last Leg.
islaturs under the above name, met a. the St
Julian Hote, last evening, for organza alton
Among the corporators are such gentlemen
as Gen. @. P. Mattocks, Gen T. A. Hyde, Gen
Geo. L. Beal, George M. Patteu, Esq, Gen. j.
F. Cilley, Secretary lof State Chadbourne, and
Deputy Smith, e. G. Harrington, Esq, and
A. P. Gordon, Esq. The object of the organi-
cation is to practices rife shooting and promote
the interests of the militia Of the State.
At the meeting held last evening code of
bylaws was adopted for the management of
the club. 1t is expected that their range will
be located at Baldwin, although several places
were talked of by the meeting but Baldwin ap-
peared to be most favorably received.
The following off ,ers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-E. G. Harrington.
ice'Presidents-F. G. Patterson and j,
Manchester Haynes
Secretary-Frank e. Phenix.
Treasurer-H. q. Hersey.
Directors-E. G.. harrington, L. G. Daniels
George L. Beal, and VIM. A Stillngs,
The directors were authorized to select
range and make arrangements for Transports
ton and report at the next meeting for ratifica-
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

Music HALL -On Tuesday evening of next
week Schoolcraft & Goes will appear at Music
Hall, in their parlor entertainment, which is
spoken of in the highest terms where they have
appeared. The company is large and has been
carefully selected for the present trip. The sale
Of seats will commence at the box Office Mon
day morning. The following is what an ex-
change says of a part of the company:
'Balebrega. tbs boy magician, performed
some feats of legerdemain that fairly aston
ished the audience. So neatly done were his.
tricks, that to detect him was entirely out of
the question. 1t was indeed wonderful per-
Torrance, and he is destined to outrival the
masters of prestidigtation. Schoocraft also
has national reputation, and is one of the
most accomplished and popular men 10 the pro-
fession. George 81. Goes has delighted thou
sands, not SO much by the excellence of his
banjo playing as by his rich and powerful
voice, and his radical departure from the stere-
otyped vocal selections, than which nothing can
be more charming. MIR. Goes, by his tall and
commanding presence and graceful manner, no
less than by his excellent singing, is conspic-
uous feature of the troupe"
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

TN BANKRUPTCY.-Di District Court Of the
Il United States, District of Maine. In the mat.
ter of James W. Lunt, Bankrupt.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
scented to the Court this twenty day OF March,
1878, by James w. Lunt, of Deering, a Bankrupt,
praying that he may be deereed to have full dis
charge from all his debts, provabe under the Bank
rupt Act, and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that a hearing be had
upon the same, on the Sixth day Of May, A. d.
1875 before the Court in Portland, in said District,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and that notice thereof be pub
lshe1 in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland
Press, newspapers printed in said District, once a
week fer three successive weeks, and once in the
be thirty days at least before the day of hearing
and that all creditors who have proved their debts
and other persons IN interest, may appear at said
why the prayer Of said Petition should not grant,
ed. VIM. P. PREBLE,
Clerk OF District Court for said District
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The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

SUICIDE OR ACCIDENTAL very sad affair oc-
Cured at Naples last Sunday. Eddie, aged
about twelve years, son of Mr.. Nathan Tread
Well, was found hung to the stanchion piece in
the barn with tie chain, at about o'clock 10
the afternoon. He had been dung his chores
about the barn as usual, and in about fifteen or
twenty minutes after ne left the house, bis
mother wanted him for some purpose and
stepped to the door. Calling him, and not re-
csiving any answer, she went to the barn, and
first saw his hat on the floor; then discovered
his legs behind post in the tie-up, at the same
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
Personal.

Gen. o. o. Howard is visiting friends in this
state.
hon. G. p. Holland of Canton Point was
stricken with paralysis Friday night at 10
o'clock. He remained in an unconscious state
until 10 20 Tuesday morning, when he died.
His age was 70 years.
Gen. Murray. the newly appointed United
States Marshal for this District, arrived in
town yesterday, and is stopping at the Preble
He will probably take the oath of office to-day.
but win not appoint his deputies at present.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

time saying: [" I have found you," as the boy
was in the habit of frequently leaving his hat
on the floor and playfully hiding that they
might hunt for him. This time he did not
speak or move, when the mother went to him
and found him hung by the neck as above, and
quite dead, his feet resting on the floor. 1t is
not certain whether the child committed sui
eide or whether his death was the result of &C..
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
Cape Elizabeth.

The town election yesterday resulted in the
choice of the following officers, after strug-
Cling with about dozen split tickets:
Town Clerk e Cole, Republican.
Selectmen, Assessor, aud Overseers of the
Poor-T, B Haskell aud Seth Scammon, Dem
ocrats, and Nathaniel Dyer Republican.
Treasurer-C. A. Tilton, Democrat
Collector-G. Pickett, Democrat
School Committee-E A. Harlow, Repub l.
can, and j. W. Lowell and G. W. WiGhami,
Democrats.
The bonded debt Of the town is $7S,549, of
which 1899 natures this year. 1t is recon-
mended that the town raise $4,000 for roads,
$4,1OO for school, and $3.50 for interest on
town debt. Total taxes assessed in 1877, $34
800 IA; total valuation real and personal estates
1877, ST. SOL .O4O number of polls, 1880; rate OF
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
Reasons Why All Should Use the
ReactiOnary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense of
furnishes an exercise which may and should be in
troduced into every house; which may be practiced
at all seasons In all kinds of weather. by persons Of
Doth sexes, all ages, and degrees OF strength or
weakness, alone or in company. No one can say too
much in praise of it, and no one can afford to do
and consider it invaluable and indispensable II is
the safest, simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered. No claim is set I'D tor IL
which is unscientifc or impracticable,
Generai-It is the best of rest. 1t is perfectly
safe. NO harm ever came from its use. II strains
no portion OF the system. 1t directs the vital forces
to the affected parts. By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase of Reactionary Litter
is the best kind of economy. The convenience of
having one in the house is very great.
Mind and Brain. 1t nvigorates and
strengthens the brain, and renders il more active
and efficient in all its operations.
sieep.-It is the simplest and safest narcotic. 1t
is the most natural and probably the best means
inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It Is wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. 1t is a most effcaeious remedy in
paralysis If taken in time.
Lungs, Throat aud Voice-It gives speciaI
expansion and greater mobility to the chest; en-
iarges the lungs; increases the volume of respra-
ton, and brings the voice more fully under control
As preventive and Of lung diseases it has no
equal.
Exercise-It is the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best form of physical
culture and development in the safest, easiest
most thorough and expeditions manner. 1t is
3etter than the gymnasium, and tree from its
than boating. and infinitely better than drugs in
majority OF chronic diseases 1t rounds and hardens
the muscles, and educates them into ever ready
faithful and efficient servants Of the will.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
TER PRESS
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Remarkable Floor Covering.
u. j. Perkins.
New Lot-Wilson & Co,
Man In the Moon.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Second and Most Important-Fisk 81 Co.
The Gem Musical Library.
To the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Water Power Co
a In Bankruptcy-3
Marie Sugar-Perkins.
I To Lett. S. Warehouse.
= Saleswoman Wanted-Freeman Clark.
Bank Statements-2.
Z Our Sale OF Dollar Corsets-John E. Davis,
2i5 Middle Street-Dresser q Co.
z Gloves and Hosiery-A. b. Butler
e War among the Hatters- Merry.
Z Room Papers-B. Pike.
g To Rent-l9 Winter Street.
For Sale in Gorbam Village,
To Let and Board Wanted
1ost-Gold Cross.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Groceries, &c-F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

FRrDAY.-Frank Lord. Vagabond. Thirty days.
Committed.
George Snow. Common drunkard. Thirty days.
Charles E. Gen. Intoxicaton-2d offence Tbir-
ty days, Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
LOST.

I'M Thursday, between Depot in Biddeford and
~ Cumberland street, GOLD CROSS with own
er's name on the back. The fnder.will be literally
rewarded by leaving the same at No. AGA Cumberland
street
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The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

NEW UNIFORM CAPs.-All train and station
officials of the Eastern Railroad are to be sup
piled with new uniform caps, distinctive badge
having been adopted By the management for
each grade of employees. The new caps are to
be Of blue cloth, and are of neat pattern, and
are of standard style and material.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

CAsE SICK HEADACHE. This patient in.
herited this difficulty. together with a very
sluggish liver. He stated that he was mis-
cradle about half the time, and had bilious
siege about once month. Lifted regularly
two years, reaching 900 pounds. Thsn purs
chased machine, and lifts regularly. From
the time he commenced he has had headache
but once and liver trouble twi,e, both of short
duration. Ee now considers himself perfectly
well.
Health Lift rooms 237 Middle sire ct, Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

TIDY PINS. a novelty, one cent each. H. I.
Nelson & Co., 443 Congress street, Harrington
Block ma22d2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

TN BANKRUPTCY.-Dist Court of the
i United States, District Of Maine. In the matter
of M. & G. Fl. Walden, Bankrupts.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
sented the Court this twentysecond day of March,
1875 by George H. Walden, of Portland, Bankrupt,
individually and as member of the firm of M. & G..
II. Walden, praying that he may be decreed to have
full discharge from all his debts, individual and
copartnership, provable under the Bankrupt Act
and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same. on the Sixth day of May, A. d.
1875 before the Court in Portland in said District,
published In the Portland Advertiser and the Port
land Press newspapers printed in said District,
week tor three Successive weeks, and once in the
weekly Advertiser and Press the last publication to
be thirty days at least before the day of hearing.
and that al creditors VINO nave proved their debts !
time and place, and show cause. if any they have,
why the prayer of said Petition should not be
granted. WM. P. PREBLE,
Clerk OF District Court, for said District.
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The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

L. j. PERKINS, at his candy store on Congress
street near the Prebe House, has as choice a
lot of Maple Sugar as has ever been brought to
the cifv,
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

TIMMoNs s. HAYES have plenty of nice
oysters by the barrel, bushel, gallon or quart
lowest market prices. ma22d2t*
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

PERIODICALS. = The Atlantic for April
has been received and is for sale
by the following news dealers: Went
Oak street, at Hall L. Davis, Exchange
street, at the book and periodical depot Of
Messrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lancast er Hall
Also at the newspaper and periodicaldepot of
Geo. FL. Marquis, No. 80 Exchange street, and
at the book, periodical and newspaper estab-
Eastern and Grand Trunk depots.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

FIJI Song); SECRET LovEP' famous Piano
Piece); etc., in all over Two Dollars worth Of
| charming New Music, is published in DEXTER
SMITHS PAPER for March. Only Is centsl
Order of any Newsletter ia Portland or else
where
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

TN BANK RUPTCY.-District Court Of the
Il United States, District of Maine. In the matter
Of M. & G. b. Walden, Bankrupts.
This TO give notice that petition has been pre-
sented to the Court this twenty day of March,
1873, by Merrill Walden, of Portland, Bankrupt,
individually and as a member of the firm of M. s.
G. II. Walden, praying that he may be decreed to
have full discharge from all his debts, individual
and copartnership, provable under the Bankrupt
1t is ordered by the Court that a hearing be had
upon the same on the Sixth day OF May, A. ID. 1878.
O'Clock A. NJ and that notice thereof be published in
the Portland Advertiser and the Portland Press,
newspapers printed in said District once week for
three Successive weeks, and in the weekly Ad-
vertiser and Press the last publication to be thirty
days at least before the day of hearing and that all
creditors who have proved their debts and other per-
and show cause if any they have why the prayer Of
said Petition should not be granted.
VIM. p. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court, for said District.
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The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
Sa,eswOman WautedH

A COMPETENT salesman or saieswoman in re-
n tail dry and fancy goods store. Also, young
man of good family to learn the business. Address,
giving parents residence, amount OF experience, rel
erenceS and price, FREEMAN CLARKE,
1nh23eod3t Press Office.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

For the aged, whom it refreshes and soothes,
SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
Deeriuy school Property,

The committee appointed at the annual town
meeting to estimate the value of the school
property of the different districts 10 Deering
have reported as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
To Rent.

A PLEASANT lower tenement to let on Salem
IA street. Inquire at - Winter street.
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The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

New LoTVermont Maple Honey and Sugar
just received at Wilson & Co.'s. Mch23-3t
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

The public is respectfully invited to try
SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES for coughs.
For sale by all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

The prize defamation of the first division Of
the Sophomore Glass of Bates College took
place Wednesday evening. The following was
the programme:
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
For sale i'm Gorham Villag.
TO LET AND BOARD WANTED.

a BOUT April LIST, mp stairs rent, No 20 Atlantic
"A street, to a small family. The owner and boy
will board wi b the tenant if satisfactory arrange
ments can be made. CAL between and p. M. or
address as above. mch23tf
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

A Remarkable Floor Covering.
A floor cloth is. now being manufactured,
composed of cork, making clean, soft, very
handsome and durable floor covering. Its
claims to extraordinary durability have been
thoroughly tested. 1t is printed in handsome
designs, and sold by all carpet dealers
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
REPORTsOF THEsCONDITION
OF THE
CascO National Bank

AT PORTLAND,
IN THE STATE OF MAINE,
AT THE
Close of Business March is, 1878.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

F. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at 10 O'Clock
this morning at Room general assortment o.
Furniture and Carpets, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23

CASWELL q Co.,
Corner Of Washington and Winter streets
Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-23
Religious Notices,

AUCIIUN COLUMN.
Groceries, &c-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-08-30

of political agitation desperate as it is reckless push
back the car Of prosperity. reascend the summit OF
baseless imitation, uncertain values and speculative
extravaganee to descend again. as descend ii must
by possibly rOugher and more disastrous paths?
No. no. In the confidence OF capital Is the hope OF
labor. Shall they not then rather conhde the
destiny OF the greenback on which that confidence
depends to the keeping OF its foes but It's friends
in adveEity7 Why not? The greenback is the child
Of Republican patriotism. Born of rebellion and
cradled in conflict il the star of hope and prom
ise of redemption to struggling liberty. PersecDted
in its infancy by the HerOds and high priests Of
Democracy who sought the young child's life. il was
jeered for LEGITIMACY by the PendletOns; bnfeted
for yegRbondism by the Nallandighams; mocked
with crown of rags by the Thurmans, and crueifed
by eopperheads and Parrcdes on the cross OF trea;
son: and now in its reascended estate and
men to whom it gave freedom. the
heroes TO whom It gave victory, the patriots to
whom il restored country. have sworn that its old
arch enemy shall not cruelty it anew by substituting
the worship Of their spurious god; but receiving
from gratitude crown Of silver and gold, il shall
reign.
PRINCE OF PEAcE As IT WAS SAVIOR IN WAR:
Let US then. forgetting differences and laying
again from the dust our stricken banner inscribed
with the glorious record of emancipation restored
Union, re-est2blisned Constitution, manhood suf-
fGge, spotess public credit untarnisned honor and
currency OF eOin equivalents rebuke the infamy Of
O'Connor legislation crush the conspiracy to rob US
of our coequal franchise IN the councils of the
nation, ana, recovering from the Bull Run disasters
of last year plant il in triumph the heights of
moral Gettysburg.