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The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

ANOTHER VICTIM OF MAD Doas.-There is
still considerable excitement in Deering over
the mad dogs. Several days ago the selectmen
notified the owners of dogs residing near
Libby's Corner to take care of their animals to
prevent injury. Among those notified was
Mrs. Whitcomb, widow lady residing near
the Town House. On Thursday while the
lady's daughter, young woman about 16
years of age, was playing with the dog she was
bitten on the arm. Mr.. Akeley, who lives near,
upon hearing of the accident, killed valuable
dog he owned. Mr.. Stuart one Of the select
men, said yesterday that a great many dogs
had been killed already, but if the trouble con-
tinued the slaughter would be much more gen
eral by the authorities.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

SERENADE.-The Portland Cadet Band ten
dered Mr.. George E. Sawyer, the young and
enterprising candy manufacturer, q serenade
last evening and were received and we'll enter
tanned until late hour. The entertainment
was interspersed by some fine selections by the
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

ANNIvERsARY.-The annual anniversary and
public meeting Of the Bible Society of Maine
will be held Sunday evening at the Second
Parish church. services commencing at z IL
o'clock. Addresses will be made by Rev.
Messrs. McWhinnie, Bicknell, Ladd, Wright
and Gardner. A collection will be taken in
aid of the society. A report of the doings Of
the society for the past year will also bs made.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

CoNCERT.-A grand concert, under the direc
ton Of Mr.. A. Jantz, organist of the cathedral
will be given for the benefit of the Catholic
church in course of erection at Saccarappa, in
Weston Hall, Saccarappa, on Monday evening
next. Mrs. G. K. Halves, Mr.. VIM. R. Howard
and number of ladies and gentlemen of the
cathedral choir will assist on the occasion,
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

The RIFLE SHooT.-The Maine Rifle Club
went to Baldwin yesterday for little practice.
There were five men who shot at the target but
owing to the bright sunlight the score made
was rather small. They had good time how.
ever and are thinking having shoot every
uaak
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

at Newport, beginning on the 14th proximo. 1t
was understood last year that the meeting this
year vas to be at Newport but next year there
is no doubt but what they will come to Port
laid again.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

THE PHoNoGRAPH. - Yesterday and last
evening Mr.. Smsrdon had very fine success
working this instrument The words were
never heard with more distinctiveness than
last evening. All who visit it pronounce it the
most wonderful thing of the age.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

REVIVAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS meetings
will be held at the Mission Rooms, Mechanics
Building, this evening at "a and 1Oa 3. m. and
"A p. m. tomorrow. Services conducted by 8.
f. Pearson. Seats free. All are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

CHILDREN's DAY.-We understand that the
Methodist churches in the city are making
more extensive preparations for the celebration
of this day than usual, and are to offer very
attractive programme.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25
FOB SALE !!

UvHE Stock and Trade Of a good business, well
L established, good location. Would require q
capital OF three TO i've thousand dollars. Business:
Doors, Blinds, Windows, Sashes SC. Anyone
wishing to purchase will address
janlSn BOX S56, Per land, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25
STATE NEWS

The Skowhegan Savings bank has closed its
DOORS Too many investments in mortgages il
the trouble.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
The shipment of shoes from Auburn the last
week were nearly as large as that of the cor
responding week of last year.
The ground was covered with snow at Tur
ner Thursday morning.
b. +. Getchell of Auburn tells the Lewiston
Journal that on Thursday last dog passed biz
residence near Garcelon's Ferry that seemed Ia
fly at every animal lie saw. Mr. Getchell's dos
vas bitten and also one belonging to James
dog bitten. A calf was killed in Auburn. They
think the animal was the one killed at Wayne
killed.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The water in the Machias river and its tribu-
taries is reported very low for the season. The
front drive of logs, some six millions, came in
two weeks ago. The Mopang drive, three mil.
lions is hung up four miles from the main riy
or. The West Branch drive of two millions il
near the mouth of the stream. The Lake OF
one million is in third lake stream.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
Dwelling house of Samuel jackson in Win.
throp, occupied by Virgil G. Jackson, was
burned to the ground with nearly all of its con-
tents, including nearly all of their clothing
May I'D. 1t was insured for q fair amount.
The family were away from home at the
time.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The Buckfield rail road now has twelve cars
and new engine, built by the Portland Com.
pany. already running upon their road, and
three bridges are nearly completed. They have
seventy.five men at work between Mechanic
Falls and Buckfeld, putting 10 new ties, sur
surfacing and laying iron, sc. 1t is expected
the road will be 10 good running order by the
first Of July.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTEsRmENT TO-DAY

SPECIAL NOTICES.
To Consumptives-A. B. Wilbor.
Garden Sass-St. Louis Flour Co.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Fine Bargains-Vin Stock.
Merry.
ladies-H 1. Nelson & Co.
Carlton Kimball-3.
A. III. Coe-i.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ends in Smoke-F. L. Bartlett & Co
q. ID. b. Fisk & Co.
Kid Gloves-John 4. Davis.
Linen and Cambric-Vickery g. Leighton.
Name Medical Association.
Manted-A Position as Bookkeeper.
To Let-House.
New and Elegant Styles-Charles Gusts & Co.
no friees Tor Nice Goods-Charies Gusts q Co.
10 Let-A good Tenement.
Wanted-L. Walker.
ADAMS Academy-J. p. WorCen
Wire Screens-E. p Burrowes
HeR House and Stable
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

"Familiar quotations." SLIPPERY ELM
LOZENGES fori Coughs. For sale by all
druggists.
CAswELL & Co.,
Corner of Washington and Winter Streets
Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

WE are receiving Verbenas, Pansies, Pinks
and other bedding out plants direct from the
garden every day, also Garden, Field and
Flower Seeds. Catalogues free to all. ~
W. SAWYER & Co., % Market Square.
my11eod2W
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
City of Portland.

lily Oh FOftlam0s
NOTICE is hereby given that the Joint Standing
~ Committee on Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges
will meet at the junction of Sheridan and Congress
Streets on SATU RDAY, the 18th day of May instant
as O'Clock p. M, and will then and there hear all
parties interested and fix the grade of Sheridan
Street from Congress to Adams Street.
Per order of Committee,
myl7dst HANSON S. CLAY, Chairman.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

CoRsETs so cents pair, the bsst in the
world for the price, at Carlton Kimball's, Con-
gress street, just above the Preble House.
mv25 62t
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

NEW style straw hats for children, just out
at Merry, the Hatter's.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

A new invoice of black silks now opening at
Horatio Staples at the following popular
prices:
A half lustre stout black French silk for So
cents.
A heavy gros grain black silk $100. A soft
heavy cord and beautiful finish French gros
grain. for SLIP IL, and one little heavier for
$125.
Also lot of the famous "Guinet" black
silk for $1.35.
only have to say to those who have seen
our previous bargains that the above lot of
black silks are the very best We have ever had
for these prices. HoRATIo STAPLES,
$50 Middle street, Portland, nearly opposite
Post Office.
New and very stylish dress goods for - IL
cents, at Horatio Staples.
Ladies' gauze undervests for summer at %
cents each, at Horatio Staples, $50 Middle
street, Portland. my24d3t
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25
TRE PRESS

Nay be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF Fes
senden Bros, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews
wentworth, Moses, n. B. Kendrck, and Chisholm
Bros, OE all trains that run out of the CITY.
At Saco, of L. Hodgdon and h. 3. Kendrick
At Bath, of j. D. Shaw
At Lewiston, of stevens & 90
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25
NEW Derby, new soft hats.

Sun Umbrellas at wholesale prices. Carlton
Kimball 495 Congress street. my25d2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

ANTICIPATE and prevent sickness with
SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER,
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25
A. q. Coz has all kinds of hats.

SPLENDID 2-button kid gloves at Carlton
Kimbalps, 495 Congress street, only IS cents a
pair. my25d2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

LADIES outside collars and cuffs, warranted
all linen, So cents per SET at 81. I. Nelson &
Co.'s, 443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
mpl6 dok
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

FINE bargains in dry :and fancy goods are
being obtained at the auction sale of the Vinal
stock at store 222 Middle street, under Fal-
mouth Hotel. This stock was purchased for
the finest Boston trade, and is selling very low,
considering the quality of the goods. We
understand they make ia special sale of fine
black silk and cashmeres this afternoon at 8
o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

SUSIE and Novelty Hats.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

A FINE line Of light colored hats, something
new, at Merry's to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-25

The Skowhegan Savings bank has closed it
doors Too many investments in mortgages i
the trouble.
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The Religious Papers.

The Rev JAMEs FIREMAN CLARKE OF
Boston, In the course Of a sermon upon the
growth OF religious feeling and OF interest
In the subject Of religion, gave the figures
TO show that the people Of this country read
more religious periodicals than OF any other
kind, except political.
According 10 Mr.. CLARKE. 1.-The circua-
ton Of religious newspapers and periodicals
in the United States amounts to 4,IGi.oO0,
coming next to the circulation Of political
newspapers, which II s.7slO0O. and far in
advance of those of other pursuits and in
terests." We do not know how he gets
these figures. how he or anybody else except
those who publish them know what the cir
culation of the religious papers IS. or whit
that of most Of the political papers is. The
publishers refuse to tell 1t, and advertisers
are at a loss 10 find out the exact circua-
ton Of nine-tenths of the journals they
deal with.
Undoubtedly, however, the circulation OF
the religious periodicals In the country is
very great. and may reach the total given
by Mr.. CLARKE, though we very much
doubt whether il il half as great a. that of
the political journals or anything like that.
Out no nldllfI npN ultnN 'bpl'o Ah'g Stll,
and though the buying Of them may indi-
cate formal aud sectnran interest in reig-
ion, the religious papers We regret to say,
are in many eases class of periodicals
which do real religion far more harm than
good. They perform very little service IN
stimulating religious inquiry, but rathcre x.
pend their best efforts In the attempt IL
check and stop 1t. They profess to be- occu-
pied with the spiritual interests of men
and yet they are largely mere advertising
sheets, and not always the most scrupuuus
Of their kind.
We are glad to believe that there is al
present very extensive aud remarkable in
forest IN the subject Of religion, but the so-
called religious papers have had smHl
share in creating it, for the religious inquiry
goes far deeper than they dare 70 20, an,
they are frightened at IL.
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moral force. II prior to 's9 the avowed adj
vocates Of republican ideas had been counted
in France, outside Of Paris and few OF the
great cities no man would have predicted
the speedy collapse OF the French monarchy.
Now, It is not disputed that the Red party In
Russia has acquired redoubtahlc proportions
in st. Petersburg. Moscow, Odessa. and
other commercial centres 1t is truo that
the bulk Of the agricultural laborers have
hitherto held aloof and that only the other
day, when the Government published an
earnest appeal to society, a multitude OF
loyal addresses were poured In from the
rural districts. SO far the emancpated scrf
seems TO regard the Gar with gratitude and
affection. But in tho financial difficulties
under which the empire must continue TO
labor for many years the Mouiik has Moth
ing more to hope for from his sovereign
We must bear in mind that, while his free
dom was represented as IA gilt. the land
he tills was sold to him, and the price, adj
vanced In most cases by the Government,
will remain grievous drag and burden for
at least generation. 10 Is already inti-
mated that the leaders of the Red move
mcnt propose to offer the peasant class a
MHbitNdib uiiu ouiliiAhi N'iiNti iliNf li'ih
this oncrous charge-that they mean to in
clude In their official programmes the abo-
lition Of all debts due from the quondam
serfs for the land allotted for their support.
This is the very measure which the peasants,
according to WALLACE, have for the last
fifteen years expected the Car TO initiate.
Who can say what sweeping revulsion might
take place In the feeling Of the rural popu-
lation when IL found the object OF its fervcnt
hope refused by the head Of the dynasty
and strenuousy favored by the revolution
lists. Certainly we cannot assume that n
party which has acquired such an elaborate
and formidable organization which ifas re-
crulted numerous adherents In the higher
| planes OF society. aud Is sensibly injecting
the fountains Of education, will not ia the
end discover some means Of winning over
that vast body OF peasants which constitutes
the mass OF the Russian people.
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The regp or circulation Of THE SUN for the
wtek ending Dec 49, 1878, was:
Bryant and Hayes.

On Monday evening, at the Academy OF
Music, under the auspices of the New York
Historical Society, Mr.. GEORGE WILLIAM
CURTIS is advertised to deliver a discourse
on the Life. Character, and Writings of
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT"
1t is ostentatiously announced that tho
Fraudulent President aud his de Jdcto Cabi-
net have been invited to attend in semi
official capacity, and that Mr.. HAYES, Mr..
EvARTs, and Mr.. JOHN SHERMAN will GER
tainly be present
The appearance Of these gentlemen in the
Academy Of Music will not add 10 the dig
nifty Of the occasion. or be- a fitting tribute
To the memory OF the deceased poet and
editor. Mr.. BRYANT did not believe that
RUTHERFORD d. HAYES was elected to the
Presidency. On the contrary he held firmly
20 the opinion that he obtained the Office by
stupendous frauds. which seriously inn
perilled ourinstitutiOns; and moreover, that
JOHN SHERMAN. who was rewarded with the
responsible trust OF Secretary Of the Treas
ury, aided and abetted ia the contamination
OF these frauds.
Every person. therefore, who has a clear
appreciation u the character OF Mr.. BRY-
ANT, and who would shield his reputation
from reproach, must sincerely desire that
n set Of public officials. who reached their
places through the most Infamous frauds,
would abstain from pOlluting with their
presence the solemn ceremonial in the
Academy.
1t is understood that the Committee Of
Reception will meet the unsavory visiting
statesmen at Jersey City. Ii the Committee
could persuade the Fraudulent cavalcade
not TO cross the Hudson, but To return forth
with TO Washington, they would be entitled
10 the gratitude Of ali who admire the life
character and writings OF WILLIAM Cut
LEN BRYANT.
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nounced not that Capt EAps had been in
dlcted, but that his name was before the
Grand Jury for indictment, which Is the
fact.
We regret to observe disposition on the
part of the st. Louis newspapers to make
that city a co-defcndant with Capt. EADs in
this case One VI them even says: Capt.
EADs Ia largely identified with st. Louis
and her public enterprises, and any stigma
that may attach to his name at this time
must in measure be shared by ALL" Moth
ing could I've more foolish or further from
the truth than this. II Capt. EADs or any
other resident OF st. Louis has been guilty
Of dishunorable and dishonest deeds. no
stigma can attach to his honorable and
honest fellow townsmen unless they fail to
expose and punish him. No man, however
largely identified with the public enterprises
Of a community, is shielded from prosecu-
tion for crime. or, II convicted. can drag
along with him to the penitentiary his in
noccnt neighbors.
II tho press Of st. Louis had done its duty,
the full history Of the capture and wreck Of
the Bank Of the State OF Missouri would
have been told long ago.
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The Playhouse ON Sunday.

Last Sunday morning a well-known cler-
gyman in Brooklyn urged upon his hearers
the importance Of the Puritan observance Of
the Lords Day, so far, at least, as rest Is
concerned. He read from the Journal Of tho
Pilgrims, wnen they landed in New England,
the passage which says, ION the Sabbath
day we rested" With the picture thus pre-
scented, and taking Cincinnati as an illustra-
ton, he contrastcd the Sunday aspect of Il
typical American city, having thirteen
theatres, high and low, open and crowded
Oh Sunday evenings, producing an effect on
the morals Of the people which even the
progressive Western press regards as highly
Objectionable.
While Sunday should undoubtedly be a
day OF rest aud n day OF worship, it is some
what difficult TO determine what proportion
of the Sunday rest should take the form OF
recreation or amusement All will agree, OF
course, that nothing ought to be tolerated In
this direction which is immoral or evil in It's
tendency. But there is n difference even be-
tween those ADJUSTMENTS which ars marin.
less; and assuming that any are allowable
on Sunday, 1t would appear that preference
ought To be given " such as are eleyatinR
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sb: There
was a case in point which omitted to quote in
my comments on DIR. Tummond's proposition
to apply the money test To induce Miss Fancher
to prove her power Of clnirvoyahce 70 himself
and three experts Of his selection.
All students Of philosophy are acquainted
with Arthur Schopenhnucr l7ss- lsG0l. Afriend
Of Goethe. he was also one OF the most brilliant
Of Germanys philosophical writer's as his fast
growing fame justirs me in saying. In his
80 Paralogomena." Part First Schopenhauer re-
lates an instance Of the exercise OF his own
supersensual powers as follows My hostess
in Milan asked me once ut supper to tell her
the numbers OF the three lottery tickets which
she had bought. Without III" least delay or re-
Election. named two Of them correctly bW ~
consequence ~ ny excitement at her praise Of
my success. named the third one wrong"
This italicized words accurately Illustrate
what | said OF the Importance OF conditions eN-
Guiding all anxiety or excitement where the
subtle faculty OF clairvoyRnce was to bo elected
Should 1t he objected that Schopenhnu"r's
case was one ~ mind-reudiuE. und not % r.air-
voyance in the strict sense, Il will hardly be- dis
puted that the power of relating what Is shut M
IN inc hraln OF another person u gull' as r.
markablc as that Of reading what Is shut up in
a sealed envelope. Ihs term clalrAoyance =
manifested in both instances.
To the claim Of such experts - rs Or. Beard
10 Judge OF these facts. Schopenhauer was evil
IDENTITY opposed; for he says: The gentlemen
~ The crucible and the rrtort must bring II
home 10 themselves TINT mere chemistry may
enable "A man TO be an apothecary. but that IL
does not mako him n philosopher. Certain
kindred spirits among the naturalists too,
should understand that man may be- q CON
summute zooiogist. have the sixty sorts of apes
strung together in perfect order and vet know
ing nothing besides be- on tho Who'll.
an ignorant man. merely one of the vulgar.
When such persons set themselves NJ rs
teachers 81 mankind. md preach philosophy 70
the public. they deserve 10 be told rouuIly that
their discourse cannot Ice listened 10 til they
are better instructed. Let them To the servants
hall. and there make a show 81 their wisdom
The case NJ T-chokse N75l -lS4Sl. the much
esteemed Swiss writer. u dcvout ana able man.
| - another illustration OF tue fioiS denied by
| Drs. Hammond and Beard He pos-,'ss, %,
! times. and ineXplcahly 10 himself. ~" power
| Of reading in tina minds 90 others. who wsrt
perfect strangers TO him, the whole Of their past
| history. or this he has himself given an inter
| cstiug account.
| Parallel cuses are occurring all around us
every day. IA any one may learn hy taking q
| little trouble and practising "a little patieuc" In
| Investigation. But my present purpose is sim
| ply to show how inapplicable Dr. Hammond s
! proposed money test IS 70 a clsr Ike that OF
| Miss Fanchrr. EFEs SARGENT.
| Boston Dec. 20, 1873
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The Case OF Omit. End.

We think 1t proper to defer oil special
comment upon the case OF Capt. JAMES b.
EADs and the other directors of the ruined
Bank Of the State OF Missouri until after
the Grand Jury now in session at St. Louis
has finished It's work
The facts which a careful correspondent
of The sun has put before the country have
been laid before that Grand Jury, we sup
pose, by the officers charged with the prose-
cution OF offences against the laws of the
Cnited States. 1t Is the duty Of the sworn
Jurors in st. Louis TO decide whether Cant.
E,Ds and his associates are crimnally re-
sponsible for their acts Meanwhile, 1t is
Tho right OF any and every citizen ia pos
session Of the facts to Judge how far Capt.
LADS and his associates are morally re-
sponslble for the bankruptcy Of the bank
and the suferngs of its depositors cred
ttors, and stockholders
The statement that The SIN had an
nounced The indictment Of Capt EADs was
photographed from this city 10 st. Louis, and
discussed by the 81, Louis newspapers. The
statement was incorrect. The SUN an
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NJ nun rrIrn1 - ,rut, O., O.. L,,,n
10 mn Hp'l"H VI mn ''N-H"' "uNc
read in The Sun what Change" has written
~ ".p'"- ou' ''T 'il'''"u .V',N 'ON'
May ! tel ltle OF What know ABOUT inc re-
ligion he would do away with
In my voung,r dnr. ,rh,n nhou, 81 ,anrs ~
~ 'Vu"'' ''' W" '''u' - e"'9 W
"Se' WIS n nold nlhsph"ner' so "HtprraNlhgY
and hnhunliy profaue that "A man VINO WI.
ro,siJcreJ the nost ir,otoratc s,yoa r,. ~, ,ho
81" - ga '''N
place requested me. on one occasion. 10 leave
his nlece of busiuass or stop my nrofnuitv
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half mile to a mile through the Hsckensack
marshes. were aware Of tho presence Of the re-
lief train and able to take advantage Of 1t.
Those who obeyed the rules Of the road and re-
manned in the cars were left. without advice
from the conductors. to cool their toes and wait
tho clearance Of the wreck. landing in Now
York at II A. NJ. where they were due ut to 9
o'clock.
A little courtesy and consideration on tho
part Of railway companies and their servants
toward their passengers in such emergencies
would palliate many Of the vexations and de-
lays which now too frequently occur.
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1t will be remembered that in Germany
some Of the men bearing the names OF HoEDEL
and MODELLING have testified their loyalty to
Emperor WILLIAM by asking legal authority to
change their names. But now the entire COM
munity OF Saliva. in Italy. the birthplace Of PAS
sANANTE. have. it appears. uskedthe privilege OF
changing it's name to Savoia--thus. by a two
fold stroke. cursing the cook and compliment
ing the King. II the regicidal attempts in
Spain. in Denmark. and in Austria should bo
followed by like changes. tho ronamiEgs Of
men and places for this one cause will reach II
remarkable number for a single year.