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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-10-09

1 ONSDALE 4 CO.. MANAGERS,
No. 8 West Court street. Memphis. Tenn
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
Brief JOttings.

There was only one session of the schools
yesterday.
Burglars tried to enter two houses on Quincy
street Saturday night, but were frightened
off.
The horse -shoers had q busy time yesterday
sharpening the horses shoes.
Three boys at the Reform School tried to es-
cape early Monday morning. They were
caught, however, before getting far.
The Lake Champlaip, Of the Beaver lire, ar
rived from Liverpool yesterday afternoon about
O'Clock.
The Woman's Temperance Society meets
Saturday at 8 p. m. in the library room OF the
Y. M. G. A. Public cordially invited.
The snow of Monday turned to rain on Tues
day morning, and the rain fell copiously
through the day. Mercury $50 at sunrise, APO
at noon; wind east.
The driver of Mschigonne steamer No, /,
Mr.. Glidden, was slightly Injured BY one OF
the horses falling while he was backing 1t and
pulling him underneath in his fall.
In the Supreme Court at Paris Edward p.
Brooks recovered verdict on promisory note
against John B. Chapman for $103 81 Plant
iff is the surviving partner OF the hrm OF Y.
N. g. E. 2. Brooks of this city.
The train over the Rochester road which az
riyes In this city at II p. m. was two and hall
hours late Monday night, on account OF
freight train getting off the track up the line.
The New Brunswick, bound east, put into
Towns End yesterday, and the City Of Port
lard, bound west, put into Herring Gut. The
steamer ames A. Gerry, from Eastport for
Bostor, put in here. These halbors were nec-
essarily made on account of the heavy sea out
aida
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
Alleged Forgery.

recently one Henry Abbott called upon j.
D. Storer, Lewiston attorney, and stated that
he wished him to bring suit for divorce
against bis wife, stating that his wife had ab-
seconded with another man. Mr.. Storer wrote
out bis libel, Abbott signed it and took the oath
required by statute. "That he did not know
the residence of bis wife aud by due diligence
it could not be ascertained." He then told the
attorney that he had not the money to pay for
obtaining the divorce, bat he had a note
against David f. Brown of Mexico that he
had tried to get cashe1, but the broker wanted
large discount and he wished the attorney TO
take the note in payment for his services in the
divorce matter, and to let him have the
balance in money after deducttng the expense
OF procuring ths bill of divorce, which Mr.
Storer agreed to do. Not being pleased with
the appearance Of his customer, Mr.. Storer
made inquiries and ascertained that the no:e
was not genuine, and Abbott was arrested.
Abbott claims that he got the nota from Brown.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
Rife Match.

A match has been arranged by the Maine
Rifle Club to be shot op Friday the 18th inst
at Riverside Range in Baldwin, as follows:
SHORT RANGE.
Open to all corners. Distances, 200 and 300
yards-off hand. Rifle, any within the rules.
Rounds, 10 at each distance. Entry fee 80 cents.
Highest scole to wip. 1st prize, 81; I'd, So; Sd,
ST. Scores will bs made for the Peabody
Martin cafbine valued at 500, presented by
the Providence Tool Company To be won BY
the three highest scores, when the fees shall
equal the value of the prize. Entry fee 30
cents. Re entries permitted.
MID RANGE.
Open to members of the c!ubIonly. Distan-
ces, 500 and 600 yards. Any rifle, any position.
LIST prize. $5; ID, So; 81, ST.. Scores will be
made at 500 yards for the Sharpe rifle. Entry
fee 81 Firing to commence at 10 q. m.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

CHURCH FAIRs.-The sale of Christmas
goods at st. Stephens church vestry, this af.
ternoon and evening, should bs welr attended.
The society have made up many attractive ar
ticles, just the thing for holiday remembrances.
The la1ies of ths Newbury Street Sewing
Circle will hold an apron sale at the church
vestry this afternoon and evening.
The Chestnut street society will hold fair
in Reception Hall Friday evening and Satur-
day afternoon and evening. Usefal and fancy
articles will be on sale, hot turkey supper
served Friday evening, and oysters Saturday
evening.
The young ladies of Mizpah Circle will hold
fair for the sale Of useful articles suitable for
holiday gifts Wednesday and Thursday after
MOODS and evenings. Among many other at.
fractions will be q photograph of the Lords
Prayer so very small that it covers but one-ten
thousandth of square inch. Small as it Is,
however, it can be read as easily as though the
letters we're an inch in length. See ADVERTISE
rpopt
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
STATE NEWS
RENNEBEO COUNTY.

KENNEBEC COUNTY,
A show concern called the "Merry Makers
has been humbugging the psop'e of West Wa
terville.
1t is proposed to abolish the Gardner c I'M
mon Council.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
A young Swede giving the name of John
Wilson, one of band of thievish ira nps, has
been arrested in Alton. Wilson tells an i'm
burglars, who have den six feet under the
ground in Pea Cove. He says they intend to
break into Mr.. Hincks' house ia that place.
He asserts that these men were engaged in the
Dexter murder He says two of bis pals are
named respectively "Willis Barton" and "Fred
known.
The Katahdin Iron Works will employ from
two to three hundred men this winter.
WALDO COUNTY.
The building occupied by Lyman Curtis in
Frankfort, was burned Nov. 29th.
The buildings on the Job Philbrook farm in
Frankfort, were burned Sunday night, aud ap%
other small building In Frankfort was burned
last week.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
James Smith of Pembroke died sudden y
Friday evening Of heart disease.
The iroH works in Pembroke are idle and
and there Is no prospect whatever for work this
winter.
James Webster of Orono will cut million
and half of logs on the Mattawamkesg thi.
winter.
YORK COUNTY.
James Harris, q oolored man, who cam,
North during the war, and has resided in Ly
man, In York county, started Monday mornins
for Atlanta, Ga. Harris was a slave at tbt
breaking out of the war. He is smart, activ,
and intelligent man.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
The Conspiracy Case.
CONTINUATION OF THE GOVERN.
MENT TESTIMONY.
Holland CrO,s-Exa mined by NIF. " i'm
ship.

Court came in at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing and the direct examination of Thomas A.
Holland was continued by District Attorney
Lunt. Witness said
At the Sherman House, Boston, met Mr..
Tibbetts. told him that Mr.. Wipship had
arranged plan so that L could cheat my
creditors and asked him if he would say that
had lost $4,000. Hs said he would not have
anything to do with it. I showed him Mr..
Winship's letter. The 1st of July went
down on Boston Common with Mr. ribbetts.
time, and pretended to have lost my pocket
book with $4,000. l told detective of my
loss and then returned to the Sherman House,
where wrote letter to MY different creditors,
obeying the INSTRUCTION of Mr.. Winship. l
then returned to Portland, went to the Adams
House where met Mr.. SWEET, and conversed
with him about my pretended loss. The next
day l saw Mr.. Winship aid also told him
what I had done in Boston. Mr.. Wnship
told me l should have dropped my pocket
book on the Common instead of tearing it up.
Soon after on the 9Th of Jaly l got a.note
from Herbert Hall of Gray for $412. gave
that note to Mr.. Winship and never received it
again. A few days later Mr. Winship wanted
me to go to Boston and advertise my supposed
loss in the Boston papers, offering a reward of
$4,000 for my lost money [ did So told Mr.
Winship tn Mr.. Webb, attorney for Hart &
Co had been to see me 10 relation to the bill
owed Hart & Co. Mr.. WinshiD told me that
Webb was half witted and not to mind him.
When the bankrupt papers were served on
me, Mr.. SWEET tod me that be and Leavitt
would have to put bookkeerer into the mill
He told me to act in that capacity and pretend
l received pay.
On the 14th Of July Mr.. Swett took possess
sion. I did as Mr.. Swett wanted me. Soon
after 1 saw Mr.. Winship agreeable to his
instructions. He then wanted me to bring in
all my notes, bills. Sc, SO as to show that the
him my ledger, day-book and all my other
papers. I destroyed part Of my cash book,
because Mr.. Winship could not alter some of
the figures without destroying the book, and
therefore advised me to do it. let Mr. Swett
have $1460, which he lent me again to pay
notes due Mr.. Dana, so as to pretend to pay
the bill out of his own money gave him
credit fer them. This was SO that | might
the more successfully deceive my creditors in
Mr.. Swett. This game was repeated in many
other instances. Acting under the instruction
of Mr.. Winship did this
Messrs SWEET, Leavitt, Winship and I met
in q piece of woods near Gorham on Sunday
At that meeting Mr.. WiDship told me what to
do when ! was examined before the Bankrupt
court, saying that would be the chief witness
He gave me minute instructions as to what
should do, giving me false schedules. The
schedules were given to the witness
in Mr. Winshlps hand writing, and we're put in
evidence:
Law Office of John o. Winship.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
Personal.

Personal.
Ex-Gov. Dingley and wife were in Paris Nov.
18th.
Mr.. T. s. Lewis will leave this city for San
Francisco Thursday, and will take twelve gold
sitting machines and between twenty and
thirty men with him.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Henry-with TWitchell q
Champlin,-the well-kuowR amateur oarsman'
and Miss Edwina d. Parker were married yes
terday afternoon, at O'Clock, at the residence
Of Mr. George d. Loring by Rev. Mr.. Bicknell.
The many friends of the newly welded couple
will wish them long life aud happiness.
The. statement Is repeated with great posi-
tiveness at Washington that Attorney General
Deyens will he nominated to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Ct Judge Sheplsy within
the limit prescribed by the constitution, and
speculation is rife as to Devens' successor as
Attorney General. There are already four can
didates for the place from Chicago.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

there for the purpose of lending me money
That was after January. don't recollect ask
Ing Mr.. Winship's advice in relation to the
mortgage which the Madison Falls Manufac-
member that asked Mr.. Baxter and Trueman
Harmon to advance $4,000 on my property;
neither do L remember stating to Mr. Winship
that If he could induce them to make me that
loan would give him $500. On Dec. %, 1875,
Swett gave me check for $500. On March 6.
OF S25; on Dec. 13, 1854 check Of $40; on June
80, 1875. check of $50; on April 30, 1875, q
check Of $167.8O.
After Feb 4th. 1876, mat Mr.. Winship al
most every day or two, many times 10 his Of
fce. Feb. 4th, in the Office of Mr.. Winshp.
Mr.. SWEET said that Mr.. Leavitt was going to
be partner in the mortgage. 1 cannot re-
member the substance of what was said either
by Mr.. Leavitt, Mr.. Winship or Mr.. Swett Feb.
4tn. On the 18th OF February, bill of sale
ceived $1,000 that day. 1 don't remember
whether L then stated that received $3.50 1
never handed any money, received that day,
back to SWEET. cannot remember what was
said when met SWEET and Leavitt in Win
ships Office: A bill of sale was given by ma
that day. Leavitt counted out the money to
me. Idon't think that MI. Lsavitt said he
gave me $1,000. 1 don't remember whether
anybody else came into the Office that day or
not only received $500 from, Lsavitt in
job to cheat Mr.. Leavitt, and made him be-
iieve that needed the money. | then gave
the money received to Swett. L lied to Lsay-
1T In the office. L don't remember having met
Mr.. Winship between March 4th and April
18th. again met Laavitt, SWEET and Win
ship in the latter's Office April 18th L remem-
ber saying that wanted some money. I don't
remember what Lsavitt said that dav signed
Q mortgage that day. 1 received $1,000 on a
note that was endorsed by Leavitt and Swett.
1 received the money from True Harmon A
note OF $500 was given that day by me to Mr..
Winship endorsed by Lsavitt aud Swett In
Ju ly had another conversation in regard to
the same note with Mr.. Winship. then told
him would pay it when due out of funds of
mine In bis hands. At the meeting of the
18th OF April, Wiuship said he did not want
the mortgage to 90 on record because the cred
itors might see it. Mr.. Wiuship also told
not to tell any of my creditors that 1 gave the
mortgage While we were in the Office on the
18th of April Mr.. True Harmon came in.
Six o'clock having arrived court adjourned
till this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
Portland and Sacoara vuu.

Mr.. EDIroR,-In the story of Mrs. Dcshon,
as told 10 the PRESS yesterday, it is related
that the old lady remembers "they used to
blazs the trees from her fathers in Portland to
Saccarappa so as not to lose their way" II
this is so, then they did not 60 in the usual
way As long ago as 1854, twenty.four years
before the old lady was born. there must have
been some decent road between these places
probably the old road through Stroudwater,
which to this day is thought by many con-
venient way and not much longer than the
modern. When Rsv. Thos. Browne preached
in the old parish (now the Bradley meeting
house) he was rtqurei to 60 over to point
called "Saccarrapp5 falls" and preach to the
inh ,bitants in that part of the town, upon GER
tain days, and the people in that section helped
pay the salary. w. e. G..
Dsc TO- 1878
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
raneral of Superintendent wentworth
The funeral of Superintendent Eben Went

Taneral of Superintendent wentworth tn
The funeral of Superintendent Eoen Went
worth took place at the Reform School yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock. Notwithstanding
the severe storm the Trustees of the school,
headed by President Little, the members CT
the Governors Council, Deputy Collector
Moultou, Rev. F. Pember. the officers of Pori-
land Lodge, and ST. Albans Com mandery,
Masons, were all present, and large numb r
of acquaintances and friends from Portlard
and Deering. The casket was placed in the
parlor, and the doors opened through into the
school room and Office. A superb floral cross
and wreath were contributed by loving friends
Rev. Edward Y. Hincks conducted the services
referring to the ability, integrity aud Christian
character of the deceased, and ths ref1rma o'y
influence he had exercised over the institution
At the close of Mr.. Hincks' remark, Port
land Lodge performed Masonic services, after
which the boys were afforded an opportu nifty to
take the last look at the features OF the
deceased. The remains were then carried to
Evergreen Cemetery and deposited in the city
tomb with Masonic ceremonies.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

DANcEs.-rhe dance to be given under the
auspices of the fraternity this evening at City
Hall will draw together one of the most brilli-
ant, fashionable assemblag.s Of the season.
Chsndlel's Band will provide their choicest
music.
The Young Mems Social Club will give .
charming party at Lancaster Hal, this evening,
music BY Uhandlel's Band. There has been
considerable interest taken in this event and
there will probably bs large attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

Tour AROUND THE WoRLD.-A party OF
young F1enchmen, named De Beaujois. De
Tavernat, De La Foy. Balti. Schmalzer, Al
land and Bertrand, arrived at the Falmouth
Hotel yesterday noon and left at 345 p. m. Tor
Boston, These gentlemen register themselves
HAround the world" as their trip is taken
with the view of encircling the globe. accord
ing to Jules Yerne's idea, in eighty days.
They arrived at Halifax BY steamer from LiV-
pool, having proceeded from Paris to Calais
thence Dover, London and Liverpool. From
Halifax they went to Montreal, thence came
to Portland, and from here 60 direct to Boston,
Chicago, San Francisco, Japan, India, Egyp',
Italy, home.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

DR.. 81. A. Cutting, State Geologss Of ver-
mont. gave stereopticoa exhibition Monday
evening in the Methodist Ladies' Circle, which
was highly appreciated. His viewswere principal
ly from Palestine and Egypt, and the views
were so perfect and the light SO clear that one
with but little imagination could walk amid
these Bible scenes and realize much of the
pleasure which an actual visit t, these lands
would give. The exhibition was Q great he o
to Bible study. The Doctor gave us Sabbath
afternoon an admirable lecture on ''the
history of the B ble," 10 which hs removed
many doubts concerning the authentic ty and
credlbility of the Fl )ly scriptures.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

Determined she would live' she took Cas-
wells .'NEW" ELIXIR. for the Blood, and
outlived them ali. Prepared only By Caswel
& Co of Boston; prol rietors of Caswell &
Co.'s SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES, for
Coughs, and the beautiful WAX FLOSS H air
dressing. For sale by all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
BE We LIKE FOOLISH.

"For ten years my wife was confined to her
bed with such complication of ailments that
no doctor could tell what was the matter or
cure her, apd / ustd up a small fortune in
humbug stuff. Six months ago saw o. s.
flag with Hop Bitters On il, aud l thought
would be fool oDce more. 1 tried it, but my
folly proved to bs wisdt Two bottles cured
her, and she is DOW as we'll and strong as any
mans wife, and it cost me oily two dollars.
Be We like foolish. oh. W., Detroit, Mich.
DEG d&W1w
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
The Storm.

The snow storm of Monday changed to an
easterly rain storm Tuesday morning. The
walking was something fearful during the fore
noon, and tAe rain and ice made the sidewalks
terribly slippery. The rain increased in vio-
lence as the day proceeded, and the wind be-
gan to rise at night. Late in the.evening the
wind had risen to a bowling gale, and the rain
continued falling in torrents.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

A GENTLEMAN who has been sufferer for
years from dyspepsia, and who bagan using
the Holman Liver Pad few weeks ago says it
has helped him remarkably, and he has recon-
mended it to many of his friends. Mrs john
son who has charge of the consulting Office at
III Middle street is :anxious to undertake the
cure of difficult cases cf this ature.
daf1 feodIf
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
Patrons of Husbandry,

The Executive Committee, Patrons of Hus-
bandry, are stopping at the City Hotel. The
committee consists of Samuel Skillings, North
Yarmouth, chairman; John M. jackson, Lew
iston, Secretary; Messrs, J. o. Kyes, North
Jay.lRichard Miller, Dexter. and Nelson Ham,
Lewiston. Their visit relates to an exanina-
have nothing, at present, to report Of public in
ferpsf
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

A CLOCK FOR THE PINE STREET SCHOOL,
A committee from ward seven attended the
meeting of the committee on public buildings
Monday evening, and urged that clock might
be put in the tower of the new school house.
The suggestion is Impractical one, and if the
matter is referred to the City Council it will
rest WITH them
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

CORRUPTION in our national affairs has the
same effeci on the government that q severe
cough or cold has upon the human system. Po-
litical reform in the former and DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup in the latter case will remedy
the evils. All the druggists sell it for 25 cents
bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

"A YOUNG friend of mine was cured of an
Unsuitable thirst for liquor, that had so pros
trated his system that ne was unable to do any
business He was entirely cured by the use of
Hop Btters. IL allayed all that burning
thirst; took away tie spptt,te for liquor; made
his nerves steady, and he has remained sober
and steady man for more than two years, and
of a number of others that have been cured of
drinking by it, From leading r. r. Official,
Chicago, Ills. de9d1w
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
CITY AND VICINITY.


ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Social Assembly-Fort Preble Social Club.
Musical-Thursday Night Club.
Grand Army Course-Electric Telegraph.
Fair-Second Parish.
Fair and Supper-Mizpah Circle.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Slippery Elm Lozenges.
A Sufferer from Dyspepsia.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Insurance-PIentiss Loripg
Wanted-Boston Telegraph Co.
LOst-Fan.
Musical-W. M. Furbish & Son.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Important Sale-F. e. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

THE sale of French clocks and fine Brorz.s
which was postponed on account Of the storm
yesterday will take place at 10 aul to day Ut
35 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
deOdJf

POINT Lace Jabots, Lace Scarfs in Black and
White, Embroidered and Lace setts, Fancy
Ribbons and Bows, make pretty holiday pres
ents. II. T. Nelson & Co., 443 Congress street.
dec10 st
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

Thousands of testimonials to the ficscg and
remarkable cures of Adarnson'S Botanic BdlSaDl
can be produced from leading citizens of the
New England states. 1t cures colds, coughs
and all throat and lung troubles. Sold every
where at 35 cents de7S& Wd2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

The following were elected officers of Port
land Council, Royal ami Select Masters, at the
meeting Monday night:
Thrice Ilustrious Master-Gstrge r. Shaw.
Grand Master-R. B. King.
Grand Principal Conductor-Samuel f.
Beayce.
Treasurer-Charles Fooes.
Secretary-Franklin Sawyer
Yates Lodge of Perfection held meeting
for work last evening, at which several dis
tipguished members of the order from St. John
and Biddeford were present.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERs.-rhe following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county Saturday:
T. F. Lynch ct al. to Stephen Murray, lot of
land 10 Deering.
Joseph Cook to Malvina E. Spiller, 325 acres
of land ia Raymond.
John f. Woodman to jordan Brown, acres
ofland 10 Deering.
Matthew c. Morrill, ct ais. to Margaret E.
Small, 105 acres of land in Raymond
George E. Parsons to George W. Neyens.
7-10 acres of land in Brunswick.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

Buy your Leggings, Jackets, Hoods and
Mittens for ladies' al children, and save mon
ey, at FL. /, Nelson & Coz, 443 Congress
street. Farrineton block. dc10-3s
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

READ Studley's announcement. Hs is going
to reduce his stock if prices have anything to
do with it. dec6'4t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

LADIES, have you had pair of our 80 cent
Jouvin Kids, If not procure them at once. 81.
1. Nelson & Co., Harrington block, Congress
street. dcl0-3t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

ANTICIPATE and prevent sickness with
SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
sS6,OOO,OOOl /

The following results of Policies recently paid by
us show the superior advantages OF insuri0g with
this GREAT Company. The annual cash div-
dends in all these cases, exceeded the annual prem
ums Varying from 100 to 150 per cent. These poll
cies were accordingly more than self-sustaining.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11
Law Offioe of John o. Winship.
No 1fn Eynbopoo ctroot

buC UUltOin.
Law Office of John o. Winship,
No. 100 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-11

No other Company has shown such results
No safer or be ter investment can be made than in
Policy with this old Company. no231Sw