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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

Lancaster Hodges, aged 107 years, died at
Brownield, Thurs day.
Hon. Trafton Hatch of Wells is talk ed of as
the Greenback candidate for Congress from
this district.
W. 81. W. Newell, principal of the Bruins.
wick Grammar School, has been admitted to
the bar.
The Greenbackers are trying to induce Ber
Butler to come to their aid in the political cam
paign in this state.
Rev. A. S. Ladd. the newly appointed pas
tor of Congress Street M. E. church, will com
mence his labors to morrow, preaching in the
afternoon.
A very fine crayon photograph Of Mr.
Thomas Goodall, the proprietor of the San
ford Wooden Mills and one Of the leading bust
ness men of the state, is on exhibition a
Schumacher's. 1t was executed by Conant
and is an admirable specimen of the photo
graph er's art.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04
Religious Notes and News

Rev. J. S. Jones has discontinued his labors
with the Congregational church at Pennington
Falls.
The Gospel Banner says that Rev. o. f.
Vancise, formerly pastor of the Auburn church,
whose health for some years has been hardly
adequate to the continuous work of the minis
ter and pastor, has recently accepted a call to
settle in Algona, Ohio, and commenced his
labors with every prospect of success.
Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Chase of the First
Baptist church in Rockland resigned his six
years pastorate of the church. At the close of
the service meeting was announced imme-
dately, and after many complimentary re-
marks, expressing hearty appreciation of the
pastor and his. work, committee was ap-
pointed to draft commendatory resolutions.
The Baptist church in Skowhegan is pros
perng under the faithful ministrations of Rev.
w. o. Aver There have been quite a number
of conversions during the past few weeks, and
baptism is expected to take place soon. The
remodeled house OF worship and the new chapel
are exceedingly attractive in appearance, and
the facilities they afford for church work are
highly appreciated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04
Brief JOttiugs

The Young Eagles defeated the Ratters
yesterday afternoon by score of II to u.
A correspondent calls loudly for horse cars
on Sunday, hut as he forgets to sign his name
his communication must lay over.
Capt. Chas. 81. Choate will preside at the
Reform Club meeting tomorrow evening in
Mission Hall, Williams Block.
An extra wire is being run from the Western
Union Office on Exchange street to Superinten-
dent Lunts new Office at the Grand Trunk.
In the list of speakers at the dedicatory
services at Deering Thursday night the printer
accidentally omitted the name of L. B. bennett,
Esq.
Dresser & Mcclellan send in printed on
heavy cardboard the Robinsonian calendar,
interes. and average tables, compilation OIL
much value to business men.
The anniversary of the Y. NJ G. A. will
take place at Chestnut st. Church tomorrow
evening at 71-2 o'clock. The exercises will
consist of reports by the officers, speeches by
several Of the clergy and others and singing
All are invited.
There will be temperance praise meeting at
Congress Hall tomorrow afternoon, common
ing at o'clock. The Temperance Union will
hold a meeting at same place in the evening at
O'Clock. Hon. BeDj. Kingsbury, Jr., Is to be
one OF the speakers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

THEATRICAL PHoToGRAPHs.-Conant is con-
tinually enlarging his gallery of theatrical cele
brities. No sooner does an actor strike Port
land than he goes at once to see Conant and
have his picture taken. The theatrical photo.
graphs are gaining deserved recognition. The
latest of them are those of the Folly troupe,
taken last week and now displayed in Schu-
macher's windows. There are many pretty
faces in the lot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

RAILROAD CHARGEs.-The mssioners
appointed by the court at st. Adams, to take
testimony and report their decision to the
Supreme court of Vermont next August, ia
the matter of charges for freight between
Swanton and Rouse's Point. and vice versa,
sent to the Central Vermont railroad at Swan
ton by the Portland & Ogdensburg railroad for
Western points. and from the Ogdensburg and
Lake Champlain road for the Portland &
Ogdensburg, have filed their report at Mont
pelier. They decided that the rate to be
charged by the Central Vermont shall be nine
ty cents per ton subject to the classfications of
the Central Vermont freight tariffs. Passen-
gers will be taken at regular rates between
Swanton and Rouse's Point
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Superior COurt.

APRIL OWL TERM, 1878, sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
FRIDAY.-Charles G. Robinson vs.. William c.
Brown. Replevin for top-buggy. Defense-that
defendant had lien on the carriage for storage De-
csion for the plaintiff.
Moulton for plaintiff.
Butler & Libby for defendant
Jennie L. Fisher VS.. j. W. Perry. Trover for a
lot of sheets, pillow cases and wearing apparel. De.
fense-hat only portion of the goods sued for are
have been in defendants possession and be is
and always has been ready to deliver them to plain
tiff. Decision for defendant
Barron for plaintiff. Hale for defendant,
William L. Rieler vs.. Rufus Tibbetts. Action to
recover $50 for painting the walls of defendants
house. On trial.
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AccIDENTs.-A young son of Mr. Sumner
seaburys of Yarmouth had his thumb blown
off while pouring powder on bon fire from
powder horn.
An employe of Burrows Brothers, at their
mill, on the corner Of Fore and Cross streets,
had the misfortune to out off three of his
fingers in machine.
lady named Poindexter, who resides on
Danforth street, fell against hot stove yester-
day morning, burning her face terribly.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county yesterday:
Portland-James A. Wildrage to George W.
Wildrage ct al, land on Danforth street.
James G. Cook to Susan B. Gilkey, land and
bindings on State street.
Samuel E Smardon to Richard s. Scammon
land and buildings on Atlantic street.
Cape Elizabeth-James A. Leavitt ct ais,
to Mary E. Peters, land on Webster street.
Rsymond-Else Allen to Henry Jordan, IL
acres of land.
Harrison-George A. Haskell to e. G. An
drews s. Co., IS acres of land.
FIeeport-Samuel a. Holbrook to Lydia G.
huidInps.
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SECOND PARISH CHURcH-Rev. Mr.. Gard
ner returns to-day from his visit to the West
and will preach Sunday forenoon and after
noon at the usual nour. The latter service
be followed by the reception of members and
the celebration of the sacrament
The usual semi-weekly meeting of the young
people last evening was largely attended.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

CARRIE NJ. SMITH FoUND.-A Lewiston des-
patch says girl who appeared in Auburn a
few weeks ago and was cared for by the city
authorities proves to be Miss Carrie M. Smith,
who disappeared from Ferry Village some
weeks ago. The father of the girl has arrived
in Auburn and will bring her home OF course
our evening contemporary will insist that she
wentwith the knowledge of her family to be
taken care of by the city authorities of Auburn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

Arrival of Powder, But Not for e ussia
People are now thoroughly wrought up over
the prospect of lively war between Russia
and England, and they are ready to believe
any sort of a yarn. 1t was only day before
yesterday that rumor was current on the
street that the Cimbria was signalled at this
port. But yesterday still better canard was
afloat. It was said that a large steamer had
arrived in the harbor, loaded with powder, and
the presumption was Of course that it was for
the Russian cruisers. To add to the excite.
ment, it was also said that an attempt had
been made to land a portion of the dangerous
article on Custom House wharf. 1t was very
good yarn to spread and many who knew the
real facts of the case assisted in the mischief
just for sport.
The facts were that schooner arrived here
from Boston with 70 kegs Of powder for G. L.
Bailey and T. B. Davis. They attempted tt
land it on Custom House wharf without per
mission from the city authorities, and Capt.
Jones. the harbor master, very properly forbade
them to do so. The owners then applied to
the city authorities and obtained permission to
land it on Widgery's wharf, and it was done
From there it was taken to the arsenal, and
now Messrs. Bailey and Davis have full
assortment of sporting powder for the coming
season, and the Russians haven't pound-ai
this port. This is not an advertisement for the
powder merchants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04
The PhenIx,

"The PhGnix,' as given by the author,
Milton Mobiles, at Music Hall is play which
no one can afford to miss. 1t is sf1uent in
incident. In the very first act there is a
forgery, an attempt at abduction, two murders
and confagraton. The second act is rather
dull-there is nothing in it except dead man
who comes to life and game of poker in
which ten thousand dollars are lost and won.
In the third and closing act the interest
revives. We have several attempts at murder
none of which happily are successful. a man
stupefed with drugged liquor, burned will,
and the final triumph of virtue to slow
curtain. As will be seen by this synopsis the
play is chokeful of action.
The drama is really an old-fashioned sensa-
tonal play, as improbable as a tale told in the
Arabian Nights and as entertaining. No genie
escapse from bottles, but vastly more wonder
full things happen. The drama too is well
played Mr.. Mobiles gives a good bit of
character-acting, especially in the opening
scene in which as the hack.writer he is very
easy and natural. When he attempts pathos
he fails. But as whole the impersonasion is
better sustained than the majority of those
given hereabouts. The support is very good.
The play is well presented, the fire-scene being
very realistic.
s'The Phoenix" will be given this afternoon
and evening. At the matinee children are
admitted for fifteen cents. People will find
the drama far more entertaining than many
more prstentious plays, and no one who pays
for an admission ticket will regret the money
spent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

M. G. NJ. A.-At the last regular monthly
meeting SEQ. I. Means was elected to mem ber-
ship. The following appropriations were made
Repairs on building, $3.50; library, $500; school,
$3.50; officers salaries, $500; relief, $780, print
ing and advertising, $175. The amendments to
the constitution were laid over to the next
meeting.
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U, q. Circuit Court.

sHEPLEY, j., PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-Oliver P. Cummings VS. The Grand
Trunk Railway. Testimony on both sides closed
Mr. Rand, counsel for the corporation, will begin his
argument to the jury in the morning. Adjourned to
Saturday at 10 a. m.
Strout & Holiness. G. Andrews for plaintiff.
j. g. e. M. Rand for defendant
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THE NATIONAL BIRD-Frauk L. Bartlett has
on exhibition at his store live American eagle
which measures seven feet across his wings.
He is very large and good sized cat or small
dog makes fine meal for him. Gen. Tilton
has purchased the bird and is to take him to
the Soldiers Home at Togus.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04


The Psi Epsilon Convention of this vicinity,
consisting of about thirty members, met at the
Falmouth Hotel last evening and effected a
permanent organization called the Maine Psi
Epsilon Association, with the following Off
GERS for the coming year:
President-Levis Pierce, K 80, Portland.
Vice-Presidents-D. D. Patten, q So Port
land; Charles @. Hamlin, X 81, Bangor; W.
P. Frye, K 80, Lewiston; L. A. Emery, X 81
Ellsworth; f. 81. Boardman, K $50, Calais; H.
81. Burbank, X go, Saco.
Secretary-C. A. Ring, K '68. Portland.
Executive Committee. f. CLARK, X 81,
Portland; W. K. Cakes, K 20, Auburn r. e.
Gould, K '73, Biddeford.
Treasurer. F. Clark, K 81, Portland.
A constitution was adopted, and after an ex-
cellent supper gotten up in Shaw's lest style
and disposed of with good appreciation, c. E
Clifford, Esq, delivered an Grafton full of ex-
cellent thought. which was very acceptable to
"the boys.'' Speeches were made by the
alumni and songs sung by the Bowdoin boys,
and all voted the meeting perfect success and
wished for many annual occurrences of this
"true old fashioned Psi U gathering
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04
Municipal Court.

FRIDAy.-CorneliusC Cane. Intoxication. Fined 50
with COSTS
John Lawton. Larceny. Thirty days county Jail
and labor. Committed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04
BARGE YOSEMITE
BY AUCTION.

utHE Knckerbocker Steam Power COMPANY will
Il sell the Barge Yosemite, belonging to said COM
pany, at public auction, at Bath, Maine, on FRI
DAY, May nth, next, at 81 o'clock, p. m. She is
one hundred feet long, thirty feet BEAM three decks
constructed with sharp ends steers well, stiff with
thousand passengers on board. Built by Messrs
Goss & Sawyer. with all the modern improvements
State Rooms, Water Closets Fixtures, and Fittings
for excursions parties. Lie preservers, &C., to
cover the law for carrying passengers. my1dti6
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE. - The
Republican County Committee met yesterday
morning at Republican headquarters and
organized by the choice ofiSamuel Dingley
of Standish as chairman and S. r. Small of
this city as secretary and treasurer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

This extraordinary floor covering is made Of
the most lasting materials-mainly cork and
solidided oil. 1t has been before the public
for several years, and has successfully stood
tests such as no oil cloth or carpet could un-
dergo. 1t is unhestatingly recommended as
the handsomest, most durable and comforta-
Bile floor covering before the public, and is
equally suitable for the dining room, offices
stores, etc., in fact, almost every place where
an article Of this kind is needed. Every yard
of the cloth has "LINoLEUM, Wal toms patent, u
printed on the back; none other is genuine
All carpet dealers keep it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

New MUsIc-Collins & Buxton have just
published go to Sleep, my Little Darling"
very pretty piece for the piano, Transcribed by
Frank L. Collins.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

THE STATE FAIR.-The Trustees of the
State Agricultural Society closed their session
yesterday noon and not Thursday night as
stated in the Advertiser. Yesterday they con-
cluded the premium list and it is not much the
same as in 1876. About $4,000 in premiums
will be offered. The premium for trotting is
not yet decided on and the arrangement of
premiums is left with President Hamilton and
Trustee Garcelon.
A new and novel feature of the trottipg
sport will be special premiums for colts two,
three aad four years DID, In each class each
starter will lay $25, which will go to the win
ner. The society will add $40 to each purse to
go to the second colt. This race is put in at
the solicitation of great many breeders of
colts and it promises to be very popular.
The society also voted to acknowledge the
Winthrop Jerseys hereafter. By so doing they
add very much to the interest of the exhibition
of Jersey stock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

This morning at 10 80 f. o. Bailey & Co.
will sell at their rooms, Exchange street, a
fine lot of Household Furniture, Chamber
Sets, Centre Tables, Parlor Suits, Mirrors,
Bedding, Tapestry and Ingram Carpets, Sc.
See auction column.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04
WASHINGTON COUNTY

Pembroke has her Dine in a young lady who
to use the language of the Eastport Sentinel
"rescued her grandfath er from dangerous
position, the latter being in the act of removing
hen house, the roof of which unexpectedly
came down upon the old man, and but for the
assistance rendered by the afore mentioned
to have received serious injury"
A young Pembroke gentleman who accom-
panied young lady home the other evening
narrowly escaped drownil5. A hogshead Of
water being set in the ground near the young
lady's residence, it was not observed by the
young man, it being very late and very dark,
and into it he went but succeeded in crawling
out in a sad condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

FRESH Oysters only 25c. per quart at ]. S.
Lombard & Sons, No 65 Portland street. =
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On Saturday the boom above the saw mill in
Harmony gave way and let loose large
quantity of logs belonging to Ira Hurd. They
have lodged all the way for several miles
below among bushes, on intervales aid in Jams
on the stream. The loss or damage to Mr..
Hurd will be nearly 5000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-04

MERRY advertises something new in Hats to.
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CLoAKINGs, Fringes, Buttons and Trim
mings cheap at Eastman Bros, 534 Congress
ST an27dtf
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SUMMER Style Hats at Merry's.

WE are offering special bargains in Ladies
outside garments, of which we have the finest
stock in the market
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THE warwick" the latest design in nobby
neck dress, just opened by Hill s. Co.
may1-W&JS2t
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO.DAl
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
A. H. Cos-4.
Fresh Oysters-J. s. Lombard g. Son,
Merry.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
A Great Stride-C. d. B. Fisk g.. Co.
Re-Opening Samuel Deane.
Furniture-Walter Corey & Co.
A Baker-Chas Fraser.
Sunday Herald Train.
Maine Central Railroad.
Killed-Merry.
Portland. Bangor & Machias Steamboat Co,
Desirable-Henry G. Peabody.
Checkered Pavement.
To Let-J. II. Reed.
AUCTION COLUMN,
Choice Plants-F. o. Bailey & Co.
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Furniture Carpets &c, at Auction.
WE shall sell on SATURDAY, May 4th, at 1890,
w a. M, at our salesroom, IS Exchange St.,
large lot of new and second hand furniture, Paror
Suits, Marble Top Tables, Extension Tables, Mir
rors, Dining Room Furniture. Tapestry and In
grain Carpets Hair, Husk aud Excelsior Mattresses,
Stoves, Kitchen Ware b. w. Cabinet Bed, &C., sc.
F.O. BAILEY * CO., Auctisneers.
MAJ DIST
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TO-DAY Boys 75c. Hats for 4oc. A. H. Co

"Conanaercidl Travellers" will find it to their
advantage to patronize the Globe Hotel when in
Bangor. It is the most central, and all new
with good sample rooms on first floor, bath
rooms. billiard hall, etc. Free carriages to an d
from the house. my2d1w
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AUCTION SALES
r. o. BAILEY & CO.,
AUcti0neers and Commission Merchants.
saIssroems IS AID 81 Exchange st.
=. o. BAILEY o. ", ALLEN

Regular sale of Furniture and General Merchan-
disc every Saturday, commencing at 10 o'clock N.
Consignments solicited oc3dtt
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STATE N EWS.
ANpRoscoaG1N COUNTY.


The Auburn shoe business is nearly abreast
quite good; very little is doing in heavy work.
Over 1000 cases were shipped the past week.
Logs are now coming into the booms daily.
The rear of the Lewiston drive is at Rumford
Falls. The Lisbon drive is just coming out of
Ellis river There are about twenty millions of
logs now afoat for Lewiston. The drive is
about three weeks ahead of last year. The
local lumber trade is light, but there is fair
demand for shipment.
The new iron bridge for the Maine Central,
Will arrive on Tuesday next. 1t will be put in
place over Little Androscoggn in Auburn on
the Sunday following. The superstructure is
to be made ready for quick work.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
II appears from the New York Times of
April q, that Frazer, Theophlus and Charles
B. Gilman Of Waterville, who were indicted in
New York, on February last, for felonious
assault on their brothers. coachman, were
acquitted of the charge in the court of general
sessions last week. After hearing the facts.
the jury returned verdict of mot guilty"
without leaving their seats. They found the
defendants justified on the ground of self
defence.
PENOBsCOT COUNTY.
Hope, the Dexter bank robber, is very des-
pendent He does not say anything to any
person, not even the turnkey, and when he has
callers keeps himself out of the way.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
On Saturday the boom above the saw mill in
Harmony gave way and let loose a large
quantity of logs belonging to Ira Hurd. They
q fhn Gov ro1 H.
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Buy a So hat for ST..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-08
JOHN G. KUYKENDAL.
Ar DTFFERENT PRICES.
I'm A PICKLE"
UNDER OBLIGATIONS.

TLAVORING Extracts, Of our own make, are
the best in the market Wherever they are
used and do not give satisfaction, parties will con-
fer favor by returning the same and having the
price refunded. JOHN G.. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-08-08
Good Digestion.

"Give us this day our daily bread" and good
medicine TO digest it, is both reverent and human.
The human stomach and liver are fruitful sources
of life's comforts; or, disordered and diseased,
they tingle misery along every nerve and through
every artery. The man or woman with good a.
qestio1a see beauty as they walk, and overcome
obstacles they meet in the routine of life, where
the dyspeptic sees only gloom and stumbles and
growis at even imaginary objects. The world
needs two or three new kinds of medicine before
death can be perfectly abolished; but that many
lives have been prolonged. and many sufferers
from Liver disease, Dyspepsia. and Headache
have been cured by MERRILL's HEPATINR. IL no
longer q doubt. 1t cures Headache in twenty
minutes, and there is no question but what 1t is
the most wonderful discovery yet made in medi-
cal science, Those afflicted with Biliousness and
Liver Complaint should use MERRELL's HEPA-
TINE. 1t can be had at JOHN G. KUYKEN-
DALS.
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