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The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23
Superior Court.
DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1873, BoNNEY, j.,


pEcEMsER CIVIL TERM, 1873, BoNNEY, j., PRE-
SIDING.
SATURpAy.-James Williams VS. Margaret hel-
lev. Assumpsit to recover balance alleged TO %
due upon a contract for plastefing and puilding
chimney. Defense that there was not SO mucn que
that the contract price was much less thah thaI
claimed by plaintiff, and that the labor was per
formed in an upskilfull and not in workmanike
manner; that the chimney is perfectly useless anu
not safe TO buid fire in; thaO the damage by reason
thereof is more than the balance claimed to be due.
Decision for the defendant.
Locke for plaintiff.
ButIer & Libby for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23
STATE NEWS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,

CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Prof. Vose accepts the challenge of the
King Bridge Company, and says: "This test
must OF course be- conducted BY disinterested
persons, not by ths King Bridge Company, nor
by me. LIST US appoint three iron bridge ex-
perts, one to bs chosen by the King Bridge
Company, one by me, and these.tw O to select
the third, or let the American Society of Engi-
neers appoint all three. Let these men first
decide what the contract means when il saws
the bridge is to hold 2240 pound per foot Let
them SET that the actual amount is put op and
measure the DETECTION during the loading, and
see how far the b'idge recovers itself when the
load is removed. Lee the experts measure the
bridge and estimate the strain on the various
parts. If the bridge daes not all, the EXPERTS
are to say whether any part has received pei
mauent ininry. or has been straiaed to more
than the safe amount"
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Salem lost six bridges by the late freshet and
Weld eight.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
On Tuesday last while little son of Capt.
A. Drew of Farmingdale was playing around
the house with bottle in bis hsud, ne fell on
the bottle in suc1 manner as to strike his
nose on the glass and cut it so tha. it nearly
dropped off,
Albert Allen, well known citizen of Bidde-
ford, died Saturday.
Solomon True while at work on the Highland
House, at Old Orchard, Friday last, fell to the
grouod, a distance of sixteen feet, breaking
his left arm and sustaining some bad bruises.
A faw nights ago party consisting of three
young men and young woman, applied at the
station house in Washington for lodgings, saw
ing that they were on their way to Fredericks-
burg, Va, aud were without mopey. The
woman proved to be iba wife of the elder male
of the party, named John Bodweli, and the
other two gave their names as S Bod we'll and
Ed. Il. Blaze They stated that they were
from York county, Maine. and had been two
weeks on the way to their destination as above,
where they had been promis. d work in saw
nil. Their mouey gave out in New Jersey,
and they were compelled to foot it the rest of
the way
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

PoLIcE.-William Ludkins was arrested Tor
disorderly conduct Saturday night, and it then
peased that while drunk Friday night he
threw lighted newspaper on the bad of bis
grandmother, an old lady aged 81 years, be-
cause he declared she had taken the
blankets from his bed. The quilt and pillow
slip took fire and the old lady burned her
hands severely extinguishing the flames.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

PRESENTATION Saturday night tho mem
bers of the Cumberland Club rendered Capt.
Picking, u. S. N.-who was lately relieved in
the command of this Lighthouse District by
Capt. Skerrett-an elegant dinner 1T the club
house GU Free street, and at its conclusion as a
token of their esteem presented him with
set of three superb gold-lined silver ladies'
beautifully marked. Capt. Picking was
agreesbly surprised at this proof OF his per-
sonal popularity as private citzen-tne
public esteem in which he is held being we'll
known-and appropriately responded.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

ANOTHER WARN1Na.-Friiay night the
hired girl living at Mr.. Lucas in East Deering
attempted to fill kerosene lamb while lighted
but the fluid too1 fire and the can exploded,
setting the kitchen on fire. Through the
efforts Of the men at work on the barn the fire
was sabdued, after doing considerable damage
to clothing and the walls. The girl escaped
with slight burns on her hands.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

WEEKLY LIST OF PATENTS issued to
residents Of Maine reported for the Portland
PRESS by Chas. E. Foster, Patent solicitor,
Washington, d. G.
ID. A. Batchelder, West Watervile, sand
papsrlng polishing machine. 210,2S7.
- T. Chase, Portland, musical instrument
2l0,297.
A. W. Cox. Auburn, last. 21O3O0.
S. FL SOule, Bangor, railway switch. 21O,216.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23
Business Changes.

The following business changes are reported
in this State the past week:
Portland-John Yeaton, ship broker; former
ly Yeaton & Boyd.
Ford & Perry, job printers, dissolved, firm
ma ne retained by Ford.
Bangor-H IL Butler, drugsr sold out
Lebanon-Oliver Hanscom, general store: de.
ceased.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

FAILUREs.-Fhe following are the recent
failures in this state:
Portlsnd-C. W. Cloudm ID, painter.
Bangor-H. M, Butler, druggist; asks com.
promise; offers 30 cents
Lswiston-S. Marcons, druggists
Eastport-Mary L. Bowman, fancy good };
offers 25 per Cent,
Bath-C. B. Harrington, yacht builder
Calais-Samuel Lawrence. gen. store
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

STATISTICS show a marked diminution of
late years of fatal kerosene accidents This is
no doubt largely due to the almost universal
use of Pratts Astral Oil. 1t is fortunate, also,
that this ceebra ated Oil combines such excel
lent Illuminating qualities in connection with
its essential feature of absolute safety.
dpn23aodaw1 w
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

"Fall of sweet assurances are Caswell &
Co . SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES, for
Coughs Prepared only by Caswell & Co.,
Of Boston; proprietors of Caswell's "NEW"
ELIXIR, for the Blood, and the beautiful
WAX FLOSS Hair dressing. For sale by all
druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

CHURCH FArRs-Tne entertainment 60 be
given at the Free Baptist church Wednesday
evening will have 10 it a new aud interesting
feature entitled the "aarvest Home,' which
promises to be both pleasing aud profitable
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

PEOPLE desiring to buy KID Gloves, Kid
Gsuutlets, MitteDs, Silk, Lace and Linen
Handkerchief, Bows, Ties and Fancy Ribbons
for Holiday presents, should go to Latner's,
539 Congress street. He keeps the largest
stock and prices to suit the times
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

The Mutual Life insurance Company Of
New York, sioce its Organization, has paid to
policy-holders tha enormous sam of $121, ,146,-
559. This IS at tue rate Of 5000 per day, holi-
days and Sundays included. Think of it
S95O9 per day for thirty-fge gears paid to policy
holders
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

FIsK's announcement should bs read by
everybody. There is 20 reason why any one
should suffer with the cold, with the prices he
announces
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

J.J. CHENEY Sc Co. have just received some
of those celebrated Philadelphia caramels that
were so popular at the Centennial dec21d1w
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

ACME CLUB SKATES are what the boys want:
these and other kinds may bs found at G. L.
Bailey's, 4S Exchange street. dec23i2s
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

Floral Chandelier, the latest and best window
garden and bay window ornament. For sale
hv KENnArr. g. WHITNEY. dec19-7t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

A fine Opera Glass makes beautiful Christ
mas present. G. H Lamson has them.
dae1o dtdec25
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

ALL the goods in cur store have been bought
atthe lowest cash price, and great care has
been taken to cater to the wants of the
people. We are confident that We offer a
Fresh and Finely Selected Stock.
TODD & MORSE.
III Middle stleet, first door from Exchange.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

EASTMAN Bros. are selling job lot of Ara
bian Suiiings at 20c per yard. These goods are
all wool and come in dark grays. dec1odt1
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

ELEGANT Neck Chains, with Lcckets, Cross
8 and Cameo Pendants, both in solid gold and
fine plated goods, at G. FL. Lamson's, 2O1 Mid
die street. Call and examine dec19 decl25
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

T. ]. WEIGH, the Jeweler, under Congress
Hail. has a fine assortment of neck chains,
crosses, stone and engraved rings. A real
amethyst stone, gold setting, for $500. Gold
pens, SC, &C., SC. Prices the lowest Call
and see 418 Congress street. dec21d3t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23
MuuicipaI Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
BATURDAY.-JohS e. Whitney. Larceny. Fined %
with costs. Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

Sending Obscene Matter Through the
Mails.
Mrs. Strout of Gorham, whose examination
before Commissioner Rand took place in No.
vember last for sending scprrious matter
through the mails and defacing buil6lngs with
ink, and who was indicted by the grand jury
at the present term of the District Court. was
brought into court on pillows Saturday and
gave bends for her appearance at the February
term. She was evidently quite ill from ner-
Won q debility
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

No more elegant and acceptable present than
a good American Watch and Chain. G. III.
Lamson has fine assortment at very moderate
prices, for ladies and sents.
dec1Q THIS. M&T
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

25 cts will buy beautiful Initial Hem
stitched Handkerchief at Carlton klmoalfs'
Aq5 Conpress street. dec21d2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

CANARY BIRDS, Splendid Singers, Bird Cages,
fine assortment of Ladies' Work Stands and
Baskets, Frame aud Clipper Sleds, Pampas
Grass, Wreaths, Flowers, &c., at prices to
suit the times. W. G. SAWYER & Co.,
decl8d1w % Market Square,
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

A COOP CHRISTMAS PRESENT "A One Dol
lar Clock. Another lot of black walnut clocks
for 81, at Todd & Morse's Jewelry store, war
ranted eood time keepers dec21d3t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

AMUsEMENTs.-Theatre gosrs and all such
as keep late hours are liable to contract a se-
we're cough or cold. A safe and reliable cure is
DR.. Ball's Cough Syrup The price is only 25
cents
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

A few very pretty silver filigree Ear-drops
lust received, at Lamson's. 201 Middle street.
dec1e M.Th,S
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

A large variety Of Bird Cages for Christmas
presents, may be found at
dec19 II KENDALL 81 WHITNEY's.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

Czark's Patent Nursery S,oing will fit any
door, without screws or nails. For sale by
KENDALL & WHITNEY. decl9-7t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

MCkENNEY offers beautiful "Psep O'Days,"
California diamouds, and elegant gold lockets
for Christmas, at fair prices.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23
Tbs, ,M&T

You will find at Kendall d Whaney's,
Patent Folding Lap Boards, Baskets. Feather
Dusters SnoW Shouels, and large variety of
Frame and Clipper Sleds. dec197 7t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

Those lauguid, tIresome sensations, causing
You to feel scarcely able to bs on your feet;
that constant drain that is taking from your
system all its elasticity; driving the bloom from
YOUR cheeks: that continual strain upon your
vital forces, rendering you irritable aud ffetfal,
can easily be removed by the use OF that mar.
velous remedy, Hop Bltters. Irregularities and
distractions of your system are relieved az
once, while the special causes of periodical pain
are permanently removed. Will you heed this?
See Truths" dec231lW
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23
Ladies. DeIicate and Fe sbIe.

Kendall & Whitney are selling the "iStar Car
mo-, S,cpener for $500. decl9-7t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

WE would call attention to the excellent bar
gains offered for Christmas presents by Coe,
the halter,
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

TODD & MORSE are selling a Solid Gold
Amethyst Ring for S. 80. The best ring iu the
city for the price. Also fall line of Plain
Band and Engrared Rings. A large lot of
Chjdren's rings d. c2t43t
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

S4 90 is the price of heavy Elysian Beaver
Circular, silk trimmed, with clasp and muff
pockets, at Eastman Bros, 534 Congress
street. dec19-tf :.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

TO-DAY we shall offer lot of Repellent Cir
culars in blue, brown, grey and black, at the
astonishing low price of 50 80. These goods
well made and are mos ly silk trimmed.
dee19-tf EASTMAN Bros.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

FROM our five dollar counter we are selling
he best cloak for the price ever offered 10
Portland This is job lot and cannot be
duplicated. EASTMAN Bros,
dec19-tf 534 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

@. FL. LAMsoN, the jeweler, makes speciality
of fine gold and stone Finger Rings, having
very large and beautiful assortment at reasona-
BILE prices, for the holiday trade.
dec19 dtdec25
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23

HARPER's BAzAR.-Iis beautiful weekly
sntIieation is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by N. G. Fessenden, Lapcas-
ter Hall, and d. Wentworth, 553 Congress, cor
ner of Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-12-23
THE PRESS.

May be obtained at The Periodi Depots of N. G
Fessenden, Marquis. Brunei q Co., Andrews
Armstrong, Cox, Wentworth. Hodsdon Bayden
waterhouse corner Exchange and Fore st.: Welan
der, Boston & Name Depot, and Chisholm Bros.
on all trains that run out Of the CITY,
Bath, of D. o. Shaw.
Lewiston, of Stevens & Co.
Biddeford, F. M. Burnham
Richmond g. A. BeaIe
New Castle, A. W. Southwortb,
Woodfofd's Corner, Ii. Moody.
Union Square. -
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21
A Drunken Incident.

The ludicrous contortions and way
ward footsteps of a drunken individ-
ual on Main street yesterday morning
amused a crowd of idlers for quite a
time. 1t was a case where the length
of the sidewalk did not trouble the
tlppler as much as the breadth, and
his side motion counterbalanced any
forward movement that he made. He
was very industriously e~ndeavOring to
get somewhere, and would pull his hat
over his eyes, drop his head, and start
out with a vigorous determination to
reach his destination. After five min
utes' uninterrupted period of this leg
exercise he would halt, and take his
bearings, but always found himself in
close vicinity to Sweeney's stable, the
point of his departure. After a dozen
of these trials he gave it up in despair,
and remarked to a locker. on that there
were more livery stables to the mile in
Eureka. and bigger crowds of id
fools in front of them, than any other
spot on the face of the earth. He was
led off to u shed in the rear and depos-
tied out of the way of the weather,
where he was left muttering inco-
herently owe the woes that beset a
poor mortal during his weary earthly
pilgrimage.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21

Harrington, tried, convicted and SEN
fenced to be hung for the murder of
Con Sullivan, in Virginia City, has
been accorded a new trial and change
of venue TO Washoe county. He was
transferred to the Reno Jail last Sun
day. This same Harrington killed a
man in Phoebe, for which he was sent
to the penitentiary for a long term of
years. He remained in prison but a
short time, and it is generally believed
that his pardon was the result of a po-
litical job between an element in ri.
oche, friendly to Harrington. and Ger.
tain candidates for State offices four
years ago. We say this has been al
legged, but with how much truth we
cannot say. The Reno Journal has
the following regarding his present
case: In the latter part of July, 1876,
Harrington and Sullivan met in a e
street saloon in Virginia City,
and quarreled about a step
daughter of S~ullivan's, whom Har.
rington claimed to be anxious to
marry. Leaving the saloon they
started up the street together, sullivan
at the time being considerably under
the influence OF liquor, when, without
a word of warning, Harrington pulled
his revolver and shot Sullivan, who
fell dead on the sidewalk, where Hsr-
rington shot twice more into his dead
body. During his first trial Harring-
ton was defended by Il. Ii. Taylor and
A. b. Elliott. The grounds upon
which they asked and secured a new
trial was their exception to Judge
Rising's ruling on the following ques-
ton asked Harrington: "Did you. at
the time you fired the fatal shot, believe
yourself to be in danger?" Judge
Rising decided that the question could
not be answered. Harrington will be
defended during his trial in Reno nexI
April by Hon. VIM. WOODBURY..
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21
A Mysterious Letter.

The Esmeralda Herald publishes
the following strange letter, which it
says was picked up in the streets of
Aurora. If anybody has "shuffled "
in that vicinity the Herald says it has
not heard of it: Hence the mystery
surrounding the case:
AURORA, New, July 25, 1877.
G.. Il: There is no escape
from pursuit and conviction, and
rather than to face you with a confess
sion of my ingratitude for your mani
fold kindness, I would rather go out
into the "Great Unknown" My re-
ligious belief is such that l have no
fears to "shuff1e off this mortal"
knowing that the future can be no
worse than the eve accusing present.
/ have wronged you, but not half so
deeply as myself. God only knows
how L have and am suffering. Tell
Tiney and Carrie to think kindly of
me. Please mail the letters you will
find in my pocket to my wife and
mother, and perform the last kind
office for me. Good by c.. l
would but l can not explain the mo-
tives that prompted me to do as l did
by you, only that | am crippled and
could not work. j. NJ. +.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21

Quite an exciting incident occurred at
the Richmond dump-pile, yesterday
morning. A couple of Stag wheelers
had just deposited a pot of molten
iron on the dump, and left it to cool,
when it burst with a terrific noise,
scattering not only the contents but
also throwing fragments of the pot
itself in every direction. A portion of
the latter was found over in the main
road, a distance of 200 feet from the
dump pile. Four men were within
20 feet of the exploding pot at the time
of the occurrence, but beyond a slight
burn nome of them were injured a par
ticle. The smelters and Stag wheelers
exercise the greatest ~precaution dur
ing the prevalence of moist damp
weather, as the contact of water or
snow to the melted Stag or iron causes
the most violent explosions, and nu-
merous accidents have resulted.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21

The New York Mining and Engin-
eeriRg Journal has the following in
regard to this metal:
We note sales of 100 tons of double
refined at &C.; 100 tons of ordinary, for
March and April delivery. at &C.. and
sundry small lots at 3H@4c. The
market closes very quiet at 3B@4c in
small lots, according to quality, while
to dispose of a round lot a concession
would have to be made. The smelters
of pig lead in Southwest Missouri and
Southeast Kansas held a meeting in
Joplin on the 30th ult., and formed
1.-THE Southwestern Pig Lead Associa-
ton" They have addressed a circular
to the other smelters in the United
States, apparently with the view of
forming a combinations; a thing quite
impractical. A meeting is called to be
held at the Lindell Hotel, st. Louis, ON
the first Thursday in March next.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21
SALE.

First grand annual clearance sale, now ons
at the MIN Frs AND MECHANICS
TRADE DEPOT.
IMMENSE BARGAINS in gents furnish4
Jog goods during this Gigantic clearance sale.
at the MINERS AND MECHANICS
TRADE DEPOT.
THE MINERS AND MECHANICS
TRADE DEPOT offer all of their specislties
at prices in accordance with the times, prices
being all along the line fully % per cent.
lower than last season. This means business.
IMMENSE BARGAINS for everybody, in
hats and caps dSr inst this m Top rs Sls { N1cs,
TRADE DEPOT. jy6
FOR SALE-5O.0oO imported Havana and
domestic cigars. which are for sale chem. at
the MINEkS' AND MECHANICS TRADE
DEPOT.
IMPORTED HAVANA CIGARS.-The
largest stock Of imported cigars in this State.
always on hand. vt the MINERS AND ME-
CHANICS' TRADE DEPOT. jy6
TITS sol Notwithstanding all assertions
to the contrary. the MINERS AND ME-
CdANICS' TRADE DEPOT still offers, and
will continue to Offer; without day, to you or
any other man, q genuine, warranted, bona
fde imported Havana cisar at one bit. or two
for % cents. Try 'em.
BY THE B0X.-To all smokers: Your at
attention is directed to the fact that at the
MINERS AND MECHANICS TRADE
DEPOT imported Havana cigars are sold at
the rate of Sill per hundred-25, 50, or 100 in
q box, and every cigar warranted.
OPERA REINAs; a genuine Imported Ca
bana, Figaro, Henry Clay, Para Toda, Desigl
MOT any of the etereotyped Opera Cigars, at
MINERS AND MECHANICS TRADE
DEPOT. ja9
TERRIFIC SACRIFICES in holiday spes
~cinlties. fancy glassware, etc., at the MIN
ERS' AND MECHANICS TRADE DEPOT.
All must 60, and will be sold at % cents on
the dollar. Take a look.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21
Savage Fight.

A savage fight occurred between two
teamsters at the City Hay Yard yester-
day afternoon. The dispute arose
about a misunderstanding in regard to
a coal contract, and the war of words
INDUCED in eliminated in an encounter
between the d~isputants. The battle
was fierce and long, and only termi.
mated by the exhaustion of the COM
batants. During the melee, me of the
men was cut in the cheek by a slash
from a pocket.knife, welded by his
antagonist, but the wound inflicted was
not a serious one. No arrests.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21

1t seems that "Nick of the Woods !"
is a sufferer by tho floods in the
Sacramento river. The Bee of late
date has the following: 1.-THE back
levee of w. l.. Pritchard's ranch,
about IA miles above this city and on
this side of the river, has been over
flowed and the ranch inundated. Much
of the ground was sown with barley.
On the Yolo side and opposite the
ranch above alluded to, Mr.. Prltch-
ard has another place, which is also
partially flooded, but no damage will
result therefrom, as the crop had not
yet been planted"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-02-21
Arrest.

A United States warrant was re-
ceived at the SheriTs Office Tuesday
evening, calling for the arrest of one
Doc. Bell, on the charge of robbing the
mails. The man came to Eureka
about three weeks ago, opened a hur'
DIV house on Buel street, and has been
doing a flourishing business. He was
arrested on a charge OF being implicit
ed i'm the Cherry Creek stage robbery
some months ago, Dut was discharged
for want of evidence. He will proba-
bly, be taken to Carson for trial. There
are rumors that other persons in this
vicinity are implicated in the same Of
tense, bat we could not learn the par
ticulars, as the officers are very reti-
cent on the subject. We were in
possession of the above facts Tuesday
evening, but consented to suppress
them for the time being, in order to
further the ends of the law, but as the
subject was town talk yesterday, we
conclude that this wonderful secrecy
and mystery attempted to be thrown
around the arrest OF a criminal vas
simply TO deprive us of an item. As
the public have no interest in, nor
right to know any of the transactions
OF their servants, we suppose we have
no cause of complaint.