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The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
PORTLAND POST OFFICE,
Omcc Hours.

0fscc Hours.
srom 7.So m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
s. Sun9ays open for Carriers and General Delivery
PORTLAND. Me-, May 10, 1877.
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.
Boston and intermediate Offices Arrive at 1920
IN. Close at S.15 a. m, and 245 and 900 D. M
Boston ana the West. Arrive al $40 p m.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maipe
N and 2.45 m. ~ " ''
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 70 On and
h5O p. m. Close at 6.15 m, 2.45 and q on n M
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connectino ronta.
Arrive at 3l5 p. m. Close at IL rs a. m. -'A'''
Augusta and connecting rcates, Arrive at 900
Mr u o.o y. ~. O!ose a. 1130 a and 500 p m.
am Close " by G. I. r. Arrive at 1885
snd ana ana f-aburn. Arrive at 2.15 and 900
and so anu oio m. Close at $50 and 11.3O g. m.
hocaeste N. H., and intermediate Offices, Arriys
Nor q. m. Close at 6.45 m and Las pm.
n wv CD Conway and other offices on the P. q o. r.
a arrive at l115 N and GAO m. Close at Gas
m and 2.15 pm.
Castine Deer Isle, Sedgwick, s. W. Harbor, Mt.
Desert, Jonespert, Machias, Machiasport East Ma
chias, Millbridge and Bar Harbor, via each steam
er: Arrive at a. m. Close at 9 p. m.
Passport, via each steamer. Arrive at 500 N.
Close at SEQ IN.
Foreign Mails, via New York, day previous 60 sal.-
ng OF steamers. Close at SIS a. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
ct 2.15 m. Close at 800 m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north,
Arrive al S.i5 D m. Close at 1l.30 m.
Skownegan also closes at 900 pm.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. L. r., ar
rive al 2.30 p. IN. Close at LOO m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island Close
al 1l.S0 a. m. and p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

PATRIOTIC ORDER SONS OF AMERICA-Camps No
/ and convene at P. o. S. of A. Hall, Plum
street. NO. on Tuesday evening; No.. on Mon
Turner's Island, Cape Elizabeth, Friday Evening.
florist CITY CoMMANpERY No. 1e convenes at
p. o. S. IA. Hall, Plum St., on first Thursday of
each month.
BoswoRTH Posr G. A. R.-Meeting every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, of Congress and
Casco streets.
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head.
quarters corner of Congress and Temple streets.
Open day and evening. Business meeting Tues
lay evenings at "a O'Clock.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. TO-
.econd Saturday of each month.
PORTLAND SOCIETY OF NATURAL HIST Y
At the library room, City Hall, on the first and
third Monday evenings OF each month.
SovEREIGNs OF INDUsTRY-Dirgo Council, No /
meets every Friday evening, at Arcana Hall, at u
O'Clock.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Harrington
Block. Second Monday in each month. Delivery
of books daily to 9, day and evening.
PAYsoN LITERARY SocIETY-Meetirgs every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at II O'Clock.
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AND READING
RooM-0pen and free to all from 10 a. m. to Up.
M. City Building.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Bramhall Lodge, No. 8
Tuesday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No. 6, Monday
evenings; Pine Tree, No. ii, Friday evenings at
heir Hail, Clapp's Block, Market Square.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Thurs
day IN each month.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARs-
Arcana, Monday, Congress Hall, 4203 Congress
St.; Mission, Wednesday, Williams Block, Cong
street; Mystic, Thursday, at Sons OF Temperance
Hall
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE UNION Congress Hall.
Business meetings Thursday evenings; public meet
imgs Sunday evenings, att O'Clock.
JUVENILE DEMONSTRATION Temple, No. "a,
at Congress Ball, every Wednesday evening at
O'Clock. Temperance concerts first Sunday in every
month.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corne
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday In each
month.
PORTLAND FRATERNITY-No. Al Free st. Block
Every evening.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssOCIATIoN-Oppo-
site Preble House. Congress Street, open day and
evening Union Gospel Meetings Wednesday and
Saturday evenings at "a O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
AN Amendment Offered,

A correspondent of thu Boston Advertiser
perpetrates the following:
The sensible remarks of Mr.. Todd of Port.
land in the Maine convention of greenbackers
yesterday, to the effect that 'he had worked
forty-eight years and was tired" etc, will, l
am sure, find responsive echo in many
breasts. To catch the votes of this numerous
class, beg to suggest the addition of the fol-
lowing plank to the Greenback platform:
ResolUed, That to all persons resident in the
United States who have worked forty-eight
years and are tired" there shall be paid from
the Treasury of the United States the sum of
fifty dollars for each and every remaining
month of their lives, such amounts to be as
sessed and collected from all voters between
the age of twenty-one and forty-eight years.
ResolUed, That SO much of the nineteeth
verse of the third chapter Of Genesis as is con-
tanned in the following words, ''In the sweat
Oh my race nSa cav ofea h Jill aaPa
repealed.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
Personal.


Miss Gary arrived home on Saturday night
aud will remain week.
Prof. Cyrus Hamlin has been re-engaged at
the Bangor Theological Seminary for the en-
suing year.
Bishop Healy is expected home in few
days and the several Catholic Societies are
preparing to give him a reception.
George f. Emery, Esq, of this city. has
resigned the Presidency of the Boston Post
Scorposation and succeeds Mr.. Mann as its
treasurer.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, has received
from members of the Society and others very
liberal present in money.
E. G. Ryder of Winthrop, of the freshman
class in Colby, has recently been offered the
position of teacher in Iowa, at salary of ST.
200. 1t is doubtful if he accepts, as he wishes
to continue his studies.
Mr.. ]. W. Harmon of Unity, has been pro-
NOTED to head clerk on the postal line between
Bangor and Boston. in place of T. G. Stovons,
who has gone on to the Knox and Lincoln
line.
Geo. W. Drake of Rockland, has an ancient
violin, for which he has been offered $500 by an
expert in Boston, who says it is one of the
finest instruments in the world, aud it may
bring a much larger price.
The following is list of the recent gradu-
ates of the Maine Medical school at Bruins.
wick: Charles Edwin Bean, Albert Henry
Burroughs, Albert Carrier Bus wall, Jefferson
Gary, Arthur Llewellyn Emerson, Frank
Herbert Gardner, John Dearborn Holt, Isaac
Chase Irish, David Ashby Kincaid, Alfred
Greeley Ladd, A. M, Roger john Lang,
James Mallen Lsavitt, James Oland McCari-
son, Francis Henry Packard, Daniel Prescott,
William Gilman Reed, A, B., Frank Whitman
Ring, A. NJ, Oscar Whitney Stone, Henry
Audubon Small, Robert Given Stanwood, A.
B., George Barstow Tbbstts, George Henry
Weston, Edward Payson Wing. John Edward
Whitmore, Henry David Worth.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

To-day is the anniversary of Charles Dickens
death.
The Bracket house, Peaks Island, wa
slightly damaged by fire Friday night
The Allan mail steamer Sarmatian, from
Liverpool, passed Father Point at 1915 a. M
Saturday.
Mr. Merrill, the shipbuilder at East Deering
is confined to bis house by iDjaries received BY
being thrown from his carriage.
The Island Juniors defeated the Lightfoots
of Knightville by the score of % to IL in seven
innings, Saturday, at Kuightville.
At Ling & Hollands stable may be seen two
cats, each having eight feet. From each lee
are two perfectly formed feet.
The honorary members of the Blues will this
year escort them to the islands, instead o
being escorted, as formerly.
A boy named Stanley was struck in the head
by stone thrown by one of his play-fellows
Saturday. and severe cut was the result.
A young man at the West End, named
Libby, had his right arm broken Saturday
afternoon, while playing ball.
A lamp exploded in the house of S. 8. Free.
man, Paris street, Friday night and injured
Tue IOom 10 tue extent Oh several lundreC
dollars. The house was insured.
Some one is building a store directly in the
centre of State, near Commercial street. How
would it do to keep our streets open for trave
after they are constructed?
st. Paul's Church Guild will meet this even
ing at the rectory to transact very urgent
business. It is important that every member
should be present.
Two fellows strutted about the streets Satur.
day with collars reaching to the top of their
heads. The collars were inscribed with notices
for the Chinese soap and attracted much atten-
ton.
Portland aud St. Adams Communicates will
celebrate st. Johns Day, June oath, with an
excursion to the Crawford House. They viii
leave the city in special train at a. NJ, and
after taking dinner at the Crawford House, will
return in the evening.
For year past very interesting religious
services have been held at the jail by num-
Der of gentlemen in the city. Yesterday was
the anniversary, aud it was observed in a very
pleasing manner. The Free street choir fur
nished musicS The authorities at the Jail say
the meetings have had an excellent effect upon
the prisoners.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

THE RocKLAND FIRE.-The following are
the losses and assurances on the ROckland fire:
Farwell & Ames, loss $4,000, insurance $1,000
in the NORTH British and Mercantile, $500 in
the Hartford, $500 in the Phe nix of Hartford
Q. G. Sheppard, loss $4,000, insuranc eS2500 in
the Bangor Mutual, Standard & Alliance of Bos
ton; erie & Co. loss 500, 900, insurance $500 in
the Etna of Hartford, $1,000 in the Home Of
Marine, $4,000 in che Royal of Liverpool $4,000
in the Hartford of Hartford; G N. Fogler, loss
$1,000, insurance $1700 in the1sHartford j. p
Fogler, loss slight, insurance $1,000 10 the Ma
tonal of Hartford, $1,000 in the Connecticut; G.
r Frye, loss $500, insurance $500 in the Mer.
chants of Providence; Market store, loss 800,
insurance $1700 10 the Merchants of Provi
dence; Smith & Gendiog loss $500, insurance
$1,000 ia the Imperial Northern.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10


THE LATE Mr.. THoRNroN.-Mr. John
Wingate Thornton, one of the leading MEM
bers Of the Suffolk bar, died at Oak Hill on
Thursday. Mr.. Thornton was born at Saco
Aug H. 1918, and was descendant of the
Rev. Samuel ThoratoD, minister of Yarmouth j,
Mass, from 1868 to 1893, who died in Boston,
Feb Is, 100, in the 931 year of his age. Re-
ceiviug bis education in the Thornton Academy,
Saco, an institution named in honor of one of
his ancestors, Mr.. Thornton took a course of
study at the Harvard Law School, where he
graduated in 1910. He then studied with his
uncle, the Hon. John Fairfield, governor of
Maine, and afterwards United States Senator
from this state and, establishing himself in
Boston, continued the practice of his profession
there for over 80 years. He was close stu
dent of the history of his native country, and
has written much concerning it., his writings
having generally taken the form of contribu-
tons to magazines, though he also produced
several independent volumes. For some years
Mr.. Thornton has been vice president of the
Statistical Association, and also of the Prince
Society, holding this position in each of these
bodies at the time of his death.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
LAW Decisions.
The Law Court has given the following decisions
crNfpEPrANn rorNru

The Law Court has given the following decisions:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
John G. Allen vs. James M. Somers, apprt. Par
ties resided in Cape Elizabeth. Writ did not state
that either of the attorneys resided in Portland On
appeal Superior Court ruled that the Municipa
Court had no jurisdiction and dismissed the action
with costs for defendants. Plaintiff filed exceptions
Decision OF Law Court :-Exceptions sustained.
Rescrpt-The Municipal Court of Portland has
Jurisdiction over all such matters and things JUS
tces of the peace at the time of its establishment
might exercise irrespective of the residence of The
parties ltigaDt within the county.
L. G. Nash for plaintiff.
T. 7. Snow for defendant
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Proctor VS.. Lothrop ct al. Exceptions overruled
Colby ex'r, VS.. Bunker. Exceptions sustained
Gilman VS.. Weston. Exceptions sustained.
Gilman VS., Holbrook. Exceptions overruled.
Littlefed vs.. Titon. Motion and exceptions over
Bunker VS.. Clement. Motion overruled.
McIntire VS.. Later. Exceptions sustained.
KNOX COUNTY.
Simmons ct al. in eq VS.. Jacobs ct ais. Dismissed
Thomas VS.. Robinson. Judgment for plaintiff for
s..
Iillson VS.. Robbins. Motion overruled.
with costs.
Mears ct al pet. for part. VS.. Lincoln. Exceptions
overruled.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Call ct ais in eq. vs.. Perkins ct al Bill dismissed
costs for defendant. Turkey.
Washington Ice Co. VS.. Webster. Motion and ex-
ceptons oyerruled
Hutchines VS.. Feltis, Jr. Motion overruled.
Call vs., Pike. Exceptions sustained.
Holden Vs. French. Judgment for plaintiff for
S2i2.2l and int. from the date of the writ.
Hodgdon pet. for certiorari, Exceptions overruled
Dinsmore vs. Moody. Exceptions and motion over
ruled.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
Pummer Tvs, Owen. Dismissed from the law
docket.
Oliver VS.. Furbish app'l. Same.
Heath ct ais. VS.. L0ach. Same.
Parn ct ais. VS.. Small New trial granted.
Stacy VS.. Portland Publishing Co. Exceptions and
motion overruled.
Hobart vs. Perkins. Exceptions not prosecuted
and overruled.
Chapman vs.. Chapman. Exceptions and motion
overrpled.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Hancock ct ais. VS.. Brimner. Dismissed from the
law docket.
Worthng vs.. worthipg. New trial granted
Ware VS.. Lltbgow. Dismissed from the law dock
Turner VS.. Whitehouse ct ais. Exceptions over
ruled, &c.
Johnson VS.. Leonards Judgment for defendant.
Norton VS.. Craig. Motion and exceptions over
ruled.
Butterfeld ct al. VS.. Marston. Dismissed from
law docket.
Blaisde ct al. pet for part. VS.. Pray ct ais. Judg
Ticonic N. Bank VS.. Bagley. Defendant defaulted.
Erskiue vs.. MOulton Exceptions overruled.
Philbrick VS.. Wells, apppt Exceptions and mo-
ton overruled.
Stewart ct ais. VS., Wing. Dismissed from the law
docket
Bates VS.. Smith ct al. Motion overruled.
Ware, admir-, vs.. Gardiner. Motion and excep-
lions Overrued.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
Criminal Notes.

The mill on behring's bridge owned by E.
S. Tracy & Son was entersd by burglars some
time Saturday night and the safe robbed of up
wards of 500 in money. The safe was
wheeled into the middle of the mill floor and
the door blown open. The work showed signs
of professional work plainly.
As Mr.. William Turner of Ferry Village
was leaving the circus grounds Saturday he felt
a hand reaching into his trousers pocket. He
grabbed the hand just as it touched his pockek
book and then followed up and reached for the
thief. Just then Officer freeman Merrill
came up aud arrested the fellow who turned
out to be a young man who is doubtless pro-
fessonal pickpocket. On his person was found
a white hat while he wore black hat. 1t was
thus seen that he was prepared to disguise him
self to certain extent. He will be prosecuted.
Henry Pennell of Gray had his pocket
picked at about the same time of $25 in money
aud about $4,000 in notes. 1t is thought that
the man arrested by Officer Merrill did the
business and turned the funds over to a chum.
A man was detected at the same place in
trying to pick DR.. Hughes pocket, but when
the alarm was given he escaped.
Marshal Bridges and Officer Rice discovered
Matthew Gillen selling liquor from his pockets
at the circus Saturday. They seized the liquor
but Gillen escaped.
Two fellows who gave the names of West
and Deblois were arrested by Officer Pride
while trying to enter rear window of Fluent
block. They are supposed to be the authors of
several breaks In this vicinity of late.
Sixteen arrests were made Saturday. Officers
McIntire and Harris brought in two fellows
who were drunk and who in coming from the
circus grounds to Market square dragged
several ladies from the sidewalk into the street,
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

SELECT ENTERTANMENT.-To-m even
ing grand musical and dramatic entertain
ment will be given at Kavanagh Hall, when
the charming operetta in three acts entitled
"Twin Sisters" will be given. 1t will be
brought out with chorus of 80 voices and is
sure to be success. The operetta is composed
of choruses, duets, solos and dialogues, and ar
ranged and compiled by A. Jantz, who intro
duces some of the choicest opera selections and a
number of other beautiful selections. Act I.
Growing of the queen. Act III. Gipsies en-
campment. Act III. Recovery of the lost
sister
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
BASE BALL.
Colby UNIVERSITY, June 8

COLBY UNIVERSITY, June 8.
The second Of the series of games between
the Bowdoin and Colby mines was played on
the grounds of the latter this afternoon, result
ing in victory for Colby-score to 1, the
game baing called at the end of the seventh
inning on account of the rain. As Gibbs of ~
played with the Colbys it was called picked
nine, but is, however, to bs counted in the
SERIES The game was not so interesting as it
would have been had the score been more
equally divided between the two, but as it was
the game was a good one aud both mines
showed some fine playing. The pitching and
catching on the part of Bosworth and Worces-
ter were noticeable features of the game. The
other merits may De judged from the scole.
COLBY.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
KNOX COUNTY.

DR.. HENIoN.-This gentleman, after a
short visit to Portland, has, at the earnest de-
sire of many invalids throughout New England,
returned to Boston, and can be found at the
Adams House, in that city. He will remain
there until August, and those in this state who
neglected to call upon him while in this city,
will be obliged to make pilgrimage to Boston
if they wish to consult him.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

Y.M G. A.-The Young Mem Christian as :
ISOLATION will hold festival in their rooms in
Cushman's block, this evening, at which there
will be speeches, singing by the chorus choir
and refreshments Members are invited.
The social gospel meeting Saturday evening
was opened by Rev. j. r. Day and followed
with earnest and impressive remarks by sew
eral Christian workers. Rev. Mr.. Fem 10 ex'
pected to preside next Saturday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

BUSINESS CHANGES The following are re-
cent business changes in this state:
Auburn-R. @. Jewett, flour, &c., admits
Holway and Robinson, style r. q. Jewett &
Co.
Bangor-Eastern Burnetizing Company. dis.
Bristol-Leander Morton, general store,
deceased.
Houlton-Bradbury & Keaton, doors, &c,
dis; now Keaton.
Howard, market, dis; now Howard.
Pittsfeld -Josepf 81. Haskell, blacksmith,
and w. B. Rhodes, blacksmith, consolidated,
style Rhodes & Haskell.
Portland-John Russell, carriages, deceased
Saco-W. L. Benson, grocer, sold out.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

DEATH OF HARRY GRAY.-Lieut. Henry A.
Gray, who has been ill for some time, died at
his residence on Elm street early yesterday
morning. He was born and always resided in
Portland. He was drill master of the first nine
regiments which went from this state and en-
listed 10 the 9th as Sergeant Major, where he
served until discharged on account of i'll health,
when he returned with the rank of lieutenant.
He was one of the most active and valuable
members of Post Bosworth, and also member
of Portland Lodge of Masons. He leaves a
wife and one child.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

The SOLDIERS TRUsT.-This evening Mr..
George Q. Bonface, an actor of established
ability, opens an engagement az the Museum
in ''The Soldiers Trust" play by the author
of "Ihe Two Orphans" and "a Celebrated
Case" The piece, which is founded on facts
occurring during the campaigns of the Great
Napoleno, opening on the battlefield of Jena
and closing 10 France after Waterloo and the
exile, abounds in dramatic incidents and
affords Mr.. Boniface an excellent opportunity
for the display of acting. His support is said
to be good.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

THE DEATH RArE.-The whole number Of
deaths in this city the past week was II, from
the following causes: Consumption, 5; disease
of brain, L; pneumonia, 2; congestion of lungs,
2; disease of kidneys, 4; paralysis 2; general
debility, L; disease of bowels, 1; infantile, 1
still horn I
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

CONCERT AT STEVENS PLAINS The musi
cal entertainment to be given at the Universal
list church at Stevens Plains this evening, bids
fair to be of unusual interest and will doubtless
attract many of our citizens. In addition to
the strong array of musical talent announced
to appear, the renowned Elder Crawford will
preach his "Hardshell Sermon which will be
rare treat to all those who are fortunate
enough to be there and hear it,
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
STATE NEWS.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The frost Thursday night was very severe | n
some parts of franklin county and in many
places squash vines were killed.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The examination exercises at the State Nor
NAL School at Castine occur Wednesday and
Thursday of this week.
KNOX COUNTY.
1t will be remembered that shortly after the
discovery of the murder of Mrs. Meservey last
winter, letter was received by Mr. Lew
Hart, postmarked and dated in Philadslphia,
claiming to be written by the m1rderer. In it
the writer said he would write again in three
months. Last week Mrs. Thomas Sweetland
received similar letter-whether in the same
handwriting or not opinions differ. Its too in
decent and brutal to be printed. 1t purports to
be from the murderer, and describes the man
ner in which the deed was done.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
over one thousand dollars have been con-
tributed to the Barron Memorial church.
YORK COUNTY.
Two fellows tried to break into the BiddeforG
post Office while the circus was Pass:n Friday
but were discovered by some ladies and made
rapid retreat. The clerks were watching thu
procession.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

CONTRACTS AwARDED.-Gan. George Thorn
has awarded the following contracts:
For furnishing granite for Lovell's Island,
Boston harbor, for reconstruction of seawall.
Dimension cut granite, at 80 cents, the cubic
foot, in all 200 feet, also for finding 500 tons
granite paving, at 81 80 ton of 2240 pounds to
Isaac A. Sylvester, Quincy, Mass.
To Cape Ann Granite Co., for HOO tons grau-
lite grout, at 50 cents ton 224Q pounds.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

each little breath is burdened with sigh
for SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES for their
Coughs. For sale by all druggists.
CAswELL & Co.,
Corner of Washington and Winter streets,
Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10

FAILURES REPORTED The following are
failures reported in this state the past week:
Alfred G. Weber, general store, Lisbon
Plains, is reported failed.
S. S. Hussey, clothing, &C., Houl;on, is Ie-
ported in bankruptcy.
The Portland daily press., 1878-06-10
A WISE DEACON.

"Deacon Wilder, want you to tell me how
you kept yourself and family so well the past
season, when all the rest of us have been sick
so much, and have had the doctors running to
us 20 long?"
"Bro. Taylor, the answer is very easy I
used Hop Btters in time and kept my family
well and saved large doctor bills Three dol
lars worth of it kept us all well and able to
work all the time, and I will warrant il has
cost you and most of the neighbors one to two
hundred dollars apiece to keep sick the same
time. guess you'll take my medicine here.
after" See another column. jun10eod1w