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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04
The Noble sportsin, an

1t has been we'll said that what is every
boiy's business is nobody's business" and this
saying finds an apt illustration in the apathy
with which Christian men and women in our
republic look upon the wanton and cruel tor.
ture and destruction of innocent birds and
beasts by men. Ga recent passage of the
steamer Mt. Pleasant down the Songo and
across Lake Sebsgo there was an exhibition OF
public attention. Ga the deck of the boat an
individual, having some of the outward tokens
of gentleman-called by some of the people
present doctor" though he could not have
belonged to that humane fraternity-was post.
ed, rifle in hand. As bend in the river was
turned a bird was seen upon the water. In an
instant his rifle was raised, to the terror of
timid women on board, and a death lealing
bullet sped on its way, wouuding the poor bird,
which futterea away to die in the bushes.
During the entire passage this cruel wretch
which appeared within range, and he watched
with fiendish delight the struggles of his poor
wounded victims in the water. 1t is to be
marked that this man was not seeking game,
but was practicing on living mark.
The proprietors of this line ought to know
that one of the very attractions of this beauti.
full trip is the constant appearance of the birds
which abound on the lake and about the river
banks, and that their destruction will take
away charm which cannot be restored, A
passenger demonstrated with the clerk, feeble
young man, for allowing this cruelty to be per-
petrated, but he replied that there was no law
against it, and it had been always allowed
The propretors of any line who allow men to
fire from their boats in this manner make a
very grave mistake in supposing that the public
will tolerate it. Certainly the better part of
the community will not patronize line where
it is permitted. A notice prohibiting firing
from steamers should be conspicuously posted,
and any one offending should be punished.
If there is no law against this wanton de.
struction of birds. there should be one passed
at the next session of the Legislature, and if
there is one, the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals should enforce it, and the
first step should be the posting of notices on
steamers plying on our lakes and rivers, for
bidding practice which no true. sportsman
would indulge in. If such an act as this men
toned had been perpetrated in almost any
other civilized country on the globe, the pas
sengers would have made demonstration
which would have stopped the murdero us
work, but in this case the more humane shrank
away and allowed the brute to work his will,
upchecked
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04
Good Temp lars at sebaso Lake.

Yesterday the lodges of Good Templars in
this district held session at Sebago Lake and
were represented by one hundred and twenty
five delegates and large number of alternates
In the forenoon business meeting was held
in the hall of the E. G. Harrington Lodge.
where matters pertaining to the welfare of the
organization were considered Among the
important matters under consideration was
that of camp meeting in the interest of
which proposition was made by the Island
Steamboat Company. A comm ttee was ap-
pointed to confer with the Steamboat Company
in regard to it.
AtZoclock the delegates and their friends
gathered in the pavilion for pu bile meeting
which was opened by singing followed by
prayer by Rev. A. L. Hilman. The remarks
were opened by Judge Kingsbd1y, who spoke
OF rum as the cause of hard times The
meeting was presided over by Andrew j,
Chase, G. w. C. T., who introduced Mr.. Job
SANFORD OF Portland, who referred to the
misery caused by the rum traffic.
Speeches wero delivered by Mr.. G. D. Star
bird OF Portland, Rev. A. L. Hillmap. Mr..
Ward of Gorham, Mr.. White of Portland, Mr..
Lewis Mcclellan of Gorham, c. L. Parker of
Portland, Mr.. Mcdonald, Rev. Mr.. Osgood,
Col. Millett, Mr.. John L. Chase and Mr..
Joseph Knight The addresses held the close
attention of the audience. and the temperance
meeting was success
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04
Democratic Caucus ss.

The Demo Gratis OF this city met in the sever
al ward rooms last evening to nominate seven
delegates from each ward to choose five candi-
dates for representatives to the Legislature.
The following delegates were elected:
Ward George f. Alexander, Patrick b.
Quinn, Charles L. Thompson, Matthew II.
Kelley, Frank flanagan, Timothy G. Hear ley
John B. Wilson.
Ward Drank A. Smith. Florence Nc
Carthy. John Gooding, Jr., John B. Little
field, William 81. Sargent. Charles Il. Hodg-
kins. John Reardon.
Ward 3-Bsnjamin SWEET, Samuel s.
Mooney, Henry 2. Merrill, John SWEET, Geo.
Kelley, Charles II. Chase, Charles w. Davis.
Ward 4-Bepjamin f. Andrews, Edward
Mason. William McAleny, John S. Russell,
David D. flanagan, John E. Kilday, Thomas
W. Burke.
Ward 5-Charles Davis, Jr., Barney b. Cum
mings, Ezekiel w. Barker, Alfred NJ. Kimball
Charles G. Haires, Harlan F. ingalls,, George
Ward civilian H. Green, George w
Woodbury., Jacob G. Baker, William 81. Simon
ton, Henry Green, Sumner G. Rand, james
McGlinchy.
Ward 7-Charles Skilings, Patrick Heating
Elihu Hasty, Isaac Knight, Valentine u:
Keller, Arthur l.. Farnsworth, George W
Turnar
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The reported failure of f. W. Buxton il
| yesterdays issue was mistake as we are glai
| to know.
Mr.. Wright, while at work on Washington
| street, had his watch stolen from his yesI
pocket
The new practice school on Spring street is in
charge of Miss Sarah M. Taylor graduate of
the Oswego normal school.
The Union Square troupe will play "a
Celebrated Case at Music Hall on the 9Th
and 18th inst.
Portland does not seen to be humping itself
on yellow fever Where is our boosted
philanthropy.
1t is well to bear 10 mind that the Geo. s.
Knight troupe open in Otto at Music Hall next
Monday night. The play has received excel
lent notices
Mr.. Cotton Of Massachusetts addressed the
Independent Club at Congress Hall last night.
The Club was disappointed and think the less
said about the speech the better. We heartily
concur.
The NeD Era astonishes its readers by the
assertion that Miss Dodwell sang ''The clanx of
the Wooden Spoon" at the Gary concert Mon
day evening. The statement however is as
near the fact as the Era usually gets
The visiting Posts ofAugusta and vicinity will
arrive here about o'clock to-day, and will 60
to Grand Army Hall for refreshments to be
served by Bosworth Post. They remain here
about two hours.
The Grocers and Provision Dealers excur-
sion will leave Old City Hall at 70 m. sharp
to-day, and all members of the above will
please govern themselves accordingly. The
boat will leave Portland Pier at 1880.
The Canadian Express Company have made
arrangements through their agent in this city,
Mr.. james E. Prindle, to run an express over
the Rumford Falls & Buckfeld Railway
touching all the towns along the line of that
road
The checker contest between G. f. Barker Of
Boston, champion of New England, and W.
ID. Broughton of this city, closed in Boston
Saturday night. The arrangement was to
play for week. During that time each won a
game, and 81 were drawn, so that the result
was tie.
Herbert Torrey & Co., of Boston, associates
of the late Fouce, Hershberger & Co., of New
York, have come to grief, owing S1S,216.
Their assets are chiefly stock in the American
Mercantile Agency which obtained a charter
under Maine state law last April, and who had
under contemplation the establishment of an
Office in Portland.
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Superior Court.

SHMONDS, PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-The September term of this cour
opened with prayer by the Rev. DR.. Carruthers. The
new grand jury for the ensuing year is as follows
Robert T. Curtis, Portland foreman; Nathaniel
Cobb, Windham; Lewis Douglass, Gorham; w. f
Dresser, Scarborough: Roscoe G. Hall, Gray; Jo-
seph b. Hammons, New Gloucester; William P
Hodsdon, Westbrook; Isaac ID. Jordan Raymond
Pascal N. Jordan; Naples; Edward L. Lewis, Bridg'
ton; Andrew Leighton, Yarmouth; Henry q. Mar
TIM Brunswick; John e. Rand Standsh; Edward
Small, Portland; William j. True, Pownal; Ezra r.
Wright, Cape Elizabeth; Nathaniel b. Wilson, Fall
mouth; Charles A. Whitney, Harrison.
After very able charge by Judge Symonds to the
jury they retired with the County Attorney to pass
upon such criminal matters as may be brought be-
fore them. The traverse juries as follows:
First Jury-Asa L. Amez, Portland foreman G..
A. Avery, Portland; L. H. Bean, Gorham: r. c..
Chadbourne, Bridgton: A. Campbell, Harpswell; j..
r. Cobb Deering; NJ. Dngley, Casco; G. G. Files,
GoTham; H. A. Furyl Cumberland; j. S. Gross,
Brunswick; j. NJ. Hardy, Naples; M. L. Holt, New
Gloucester.
Second Jary-J. Z. McIntire, Pownal, foreman :
E. b. Jellison, Otisfeld; W. Leavitt, BridgtOn; j.
Libby, Standish; G. B. Lamb, Harrison; W. Libby,
Windham j. ID. Lord, s. d. Merrill, Portland John
Maxwell, Gray; Josiah Millhken, Baldwin; C. Prt-
ham, Freeport; Asa Russell, Yarmouth.
SupernumerGrieS-J. Dunnes, Westbrook; E. W,
kaler, Portland; A. j. Ward Sebago; Storer
Portland; w. L. Turner, Cape Elizabeth; H. b.
Hawes, Deering; j. Webb. Jr., Portland; j. G.
Whitman, Cape Elizabeth; Samuel Witham, Ray
mond; W. Woodward, Brunswick: Moses Water
house, Scarboro; d. H. Cole, North Yarmouth
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Maine Episcopal Conven,ion.

The 59th annual convention of the Episcopal
church OF Maine commenced its sessions at st.
Luke's Cathedral yesterday mornining at 9
o'clock, after which the convention was organ
lied.
The roll Of the clergy was called and the fol-
lowing answered to their names:
Rev. Messrs. Hayes and Ketchum of Port
land, Alger of Saco, Washburn of Lewiston,
Upjohn OF Augusta, Leffingwell of Gardiner,
Pyne Of Wiscasset, Sawyer of Hallowell, Grea-
ton of Bath, Mclaughlin of Calais, Packardiof
Bangor, Walker of Thomaston, Edwards of
Fort Fairfield, Small of Waterville, and Well
man of PASSPORT.
In the absence of the Bishop, the chair was
taken by the senio- priest present, Rev. Mr..
Alger, who appointed as committee to exam.
inc the credentials of the lay delegates, Rev.
Messrs. Washburn, Greyson and Small. The
committee reported he.following parishes rep
resented:
The Cathedral st. Stephens and st. Paui's,
Portland; Trinity, Saco; Christ's church, Bidde-
ford; Trinity, Lewiston; St. Phillips, Wis
casset; Christ's church, Gardiner; st. Marks,
Augusta; st. Matthews, Hallowell; and st.
Johns, Bangor.
The convention then elected as Secretary for
the ensuing year, Rev. Mr.. Hayes of Portland.
OAOASy I2Oh NV ACOuucCbou Will bu6 QlUC65o
and candidates for Holy orders were invited to
take seats.
The report of the standing committee was
read by the Secretary, Mr.. Jackson, after
which the convention adjourned for the Celebra
ton at IL.
This very solemn service was conducted BY
Rev. Messrs. Hayes, Washburn, Upjotn and
Alger, and the sermon was delivered by Rev.
Mr.. Payne of Wiscasset
The Bishop arrived home from New York at
noon. Rev. Mr.. Sill, curate of the Valley
church, st. John, N B arrived at the same
time.
the annual address by the Bishhop was de-
livered 10 the afternoon.
1.-The young man who promised this paper
report of the address has not been seen since he
made tho promise. just where he Is it is hard
to tell. 1t is always hard to tell where men
go to who break their promises with newspap-
ers.
Last evening very interesting missionary
concert was held at 30 n M
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Mechanical Transportation.

There has been want lolg felt by the must
cal public for some method of mechanical
transposition, but as up to the present time
this want has not been supplied the full value
and Importance of the subject has never been
appreciated. The recent patent for an inven-
ton obtained by Ed. K. Milliken of this city,
is for the purpose of mechanical trausposition
upon pianos and organs, accomplished by the
movement of the entire keyboard t, the right
or left any desired number of semi-tones by
method at once simple, inexpensive and effec-
tive.
To the sol0ist who is now 80 often limited in
the selection of his or her music, and who has
hitherto been obliged to be at the trouble and
loss of time incident to rewriting the music
and the use Of man uscript copy or trust in
the skill of an ccompanyist for transposing at
sight, this will be of great value, for not only
does it obviate this hitherto existing necessity
for rewriting music, but it enables the perform
er to select at will any song which may have
been written for a different part and by the
turn of the hand bring it within the compass
of the voice. The capabi lily Of the invention
is of the greatest i'm portance for there are un-
doubtedly many songs in the shelves of the
music dealers which have been written for con-
.raltos that would bs excellent for tenors or
sopranos, or the reverse, and would so be rem
dered if simple method were in use for eff
fecting transposltlon. Nor is this the only re-
suit reached by the invention. 1t is very rare
ly that piano in common use are kept up to
concert pitch and yet there are often occasions
when it becomes desirable to have it there 1t
is decidedly detrimental to its character and
tone to change its temperament. and yet that
is often done, the evil being well appreciated,
but by this invention the piano may leave the
wareroom at concert pitch and bs maintained
at that pitch, and yet used semi-tone lower at
the option of the performer. Especially desir-
able again is it in the accomp aui ment of other
instruments as invariably they are now
lowered to the pitch of tho piano. Thus
some new and very desirable features are intro
du ced in the modern piano, an instrument which
has been keeping pace steadily for the last
half century with the growing times, until 1t
has become under sharp competition of capa-
BILE manufacturers one of the first productions
of this country, and to organs it is no less an
important feature. An invention that at the
hands of severe and prominent criticism has
already met with enthusiastic reception and
promises shortly to become most imp ortant
adjunct in the construction of these instru-
ments
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04
Municipal Court.
Hard Money Mee,ioxs To.Ni.b..

The Republicans of Portland will gather at
City Hall this evening and rally for hard
money and maintenance of the nations faith.
he.meeting will be addressed by Hon. Thomas
Russell of Boston, and possibly one other
gentleman from Massachusetts, The sound
doctrine of an honest currency will be preached
and those who are doubling on this theme
should avail themselves of this opportunity to
be instructed. Chandler's band will be in at
tendance and furnish music. The ladies are
invited to occupy the galleries whc will be
reserved for them.
Representative Reed will speak at the new
hall at Woodford's Corner at 73O this evening
There will be good music in attendance and
large meeting is anticipated
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04
The Candidate for Represe ptatiye fran
Deerinx.

- A~ORASSOVthtAYc rem
Deerinx.
The Republicans of Deering have nominated
man for Representative to the Legislature
whom they have every reay. on to believe thew can
elect. Mr.. Nehemiah Smart, the candidate, is
native OF Searsport. He enlisted az private
in Company E. 10th Maine regiment in 1862,
and served through the war, making splen-
dld record. He participated in all the battles
Oh MS regiment. At Spotsylvana he was seri-
ousiy wounded, receiving injuries which will
AFFECT aim to the day of his death. In 1870 he
was valued member of the State Valuation
Commission. In 1871 Mr.. Smart was a men,
Der OF the Maine Senate where he proved his
htness for legislative work. For the last five
years he has resided in Deering, and is now
member of the firm Of Stevens & Smart. bri-
tannia ware man ufacturers at Woodford's
Corner.
Mr. Smart is known as an upright business
man who, by bis own careful management of.
own affairs, shows his fitness to look after the
business of the State. He is thorough Re-
publican of the most positive stripe, and like
all good Republicans is sound on the currency
question. He believes that the nation should
hold their promises as sacred as private indi-
viduaL The Republicans of the town are not
only united on their candidate, but there are
not few we'll known business men outside of
the patty who intend to throw their vote for
him If, as is limited, the Democrats and Green
hackers unite on a fat money man.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04

delegates chosen from the several wards
meet at Old City Hall this evening to chose
five candidates for Representatives to the
Legislatures: .5y
Ward Thomas Burgess, George Gray R.
Greedy, A. 81. Waite. 81. M. Sargent.
Ward 2-John S. Fits, George W. Rice,
Frank N. Calderwood, Horatio N. Haley
Daniel W. Proctor.
Ward 3-George W. Parker, w. K Staples,
W. j. Prince, Joseph Winslow, Charles A.
Dyer.
Ward ASA L. Ames, Kingsbury J. Cole
Henry w. Fletcher, Lewis Williams, John E.
Murphy.
Ward 5-James M. Edwards, P. a. Gordon,
solomon Cheney, Spencer Rogers, JohI
Hooper.
Ward John E. Donnell, q. B. Nash,
Stephen Spalding, j. +. Turner, B. Fl. Huston
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The Democratic Rally at sebngo Lake.

| The strenuous efforts of the Democracy to
rally yesterday at Sebago resulted in a glorious
failure as far as numbers were concerned. II
was very fortunrte that they appointed day
| for the gathering which conceded with the time
OF the temperance convention, for the Good
Templars came to their rescue after the adj
journment OF their meeting and encouraged
them little in their misfortune 1t is esti-
mated that the people who came specially to
hear the political speeches reached number
between one and two hundred, the majority of
whom, judging from appearance, were Repub-
lcans and Greenbackers. Chambers band was
in attendance and furnished excellent music,
which seemed to be one of the chief attrac-
lions of the occasion from the applause which
it received After the calling of the meeting
to order Charles b. Merrill, Esq, of Gorham
was appointed President of the meeting with
long list of vice presidents.
The President after few Introductory re-
marks proceeded at once to business by pre-
sentipg the Hon. A. Garcelon to address the
assembly. In opening he of course compli-
mented the Democratic party upon its correct
attitude upon the issues of the day, and then
expounded upon the currency question, show
ing the advantages of the use of greenbacks
He then made an attack upon the Republican
party for all the poverty that exists, the defal-
cations and corruption. At the close three
quite faint cheers were given for the speaker.
Hon. A. o. Brewster of Massachusetts was
then Introduced, and selected for his text
Bread" but wandered considerably from his
subject in the course of his remarks. He spoke
of the fraud in the Presidential election and
tried to impress upon his hearers that the ques-
ton is whether there should bs another fraud
at the next Presidential election. A very
proper appeal was made to them to return to
the principles of their fathers. In conclusion he
referred to the excellent qualities of their can
didate for Congress, who, he said, was sound on
the currency question, being in favor of the
present volume of currency. [Gen. Anderson
himself says that he advocates inf ation.]
Gen. s. J. Anderson was presented as the
next speaker, who delivered about the same
speech as usual, enlarging upon the corrup-
tion, extravaganza and pernicious financial
legislation of the Republican party. He allud-
ed to the contraction of the currency as the
cause of the failures and business depression.
He thinks it safer to trust Congress to control
the amount sof currency rather than | the
banks. The present greatness of the nation he
attributes entirely to The Democratic party. In
closing he urged, a union of forces against the
Republican party. The Graenbackers present
considered the Greenback doctrine well advo-
Gated BY him,
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Personal.

Inc genealogy of the Porter family of the
country Is now in preparation by the Hon.
Joseph w. Porter of Burlington, Me.
Emerson b. Gahan of Bath declines the
gfeenoack nomination for clerk of courts in
oagaoahoc county, for this excellent reason
AS l nave ever been hard money Republican,
ana as yet know of no reason why 1 should
make any change in my politics, L most re-
specially decline said nomination. and desiro
to publicly express my conviction that the ad
Vocacy OF irredeemable paper money is an as
sault upon the integrity of the national gov
eminent.
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A GRAND EXCURsIoN.-The Maine Central
railroad advertise very attractive excursion
to Bangor next week. This road has been
giving the country people an opportunity to
visit the sea shore during the season at very
low rates and now it proposes to give the
Portland people benefit A special train
will leave here at 40 Saturday and run to
Bangor arriving there at 23O Passengers can
leave on that train at 4.50 to return and arrive
here at $50 or wait for the Pullman which
leaves at O. clock and arrives here at O'Clock
the next morning. Tickets for the round trip
are put at 50 90, which is less than half what
the fare is either way. There will of course be
a big rush for this excursion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04

THE Law CoURT.-The death OF Judge
Dickerson will not cause much interruption IN
the disposition of court cases. Fortunately the
cases he had under advisement were argued in
the hearing of five other judges, and those
which he had not decided on will be turned
over to his associates The most Interesting
and perhaps in many respects the most impor-
taut case the late Judge had under adVisement,
was that of Cumberland Bar vs.. Proctor. No
cases will have to be reargued.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
transfers of real estate were recorded In thls
county yesterday:
Scarboro- Charlotte r. Shaw to II. Z. NJ.
Ames, % acres of land
Nancy Storey to Charlotte Il. Shaw, 20 acres
of land.
Raymond-Cyrus T. Strout TO Howard
Dunn, 10 acres of land.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04

FIRE IN KENNEBUNKPoRT.-The millinery
shop of Miss Lizzie e. Brickford opposite the
store of W. f. Moody was discovered on fire
Saturday night at II O clock. The stock was
ruined by fire and water. Insured in the
Imperial of London. The building was saved
with only inside damage, it being full tide
and the action of the fire company efficient.
Insured in the Saco Mutual. Cause of fire
unknnwn
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GREAT MERIT

All the fairs give the first pre-, ;un md
special awards of great nferit to Hop Bitters
as the pHrest and best family medicine, and we
most heartily approve Of the awards for we
know they deserve it. They are now on exbi-
bition at the State Fairs, and we advise all to
test them. See other column.
sep2 d&W1W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-09-04

The diphtheria is raging quite fatally in
Mechanic Falls. A little son of Mr.. f. A.
Millett died Sunday night, and others of the
family are not expected to live. Several othe,
children are very sick with the same disease.
Scion Chase addressed Greenback gather
ing at Murray Hall Monday night.
The Second Advent camp-meeting com
menced Sunday with much larger gathering
than ever before. Several new cottages were
erected last week.