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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16
Finest Made.

The superior quality OF the materials used,
and the perfection Of their manufacture,
renders DIR. Prices Flavoring Extracts the
finest made. They impart such Q delicious
taste to pastry, etc, and are SO wholesome
and economical that we can not but recon-
mend them.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16

Upton Democrat: Last Tuesday evening
about $50 o'clock tlre broke out in the res
idence of p s. Buchanan, OF Franklin town.
ship. The fire originated from the kitchen
fue. All the household furniture was saved,
but was somewhat damaged by rough han
ding
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-16
Ghs SenAimsl.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IS.

IT will require several weeks for democrats
to carry less than $50 pounds Of enthusiasm
TO the square inch.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22

SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIvERSARY.-The ninth
anniversary of the East Deeering Sabbath
School was celebrated on Sunday evening last
with unqualified success. Pots and vases of
flowers were disposed with much taste and pro-
fusion about the front part Of the hall, and had
really beautiful effect. An unusually large
congreg alton assembled at 7.30 to listen to the
ex .rcises of the scholars the reports of the Su-
perntendent and Treasurer, the sacred music
and the addresses. Mr.. Geo. Russell, the Su-
perintendent, occupied the chair. After hymn
had been sung prayer was impressingly offered
by Mr.. Withers; the 23d and oath psalms were
said in alternate verses by the chairman and
the scholars, and the exercises gone through
with in manner which showed emphatically
the healthy tone of the school. A noticeable
feature in the programme was the speaking of
q text by nine of the scholars. bearing severally
upon one of the nine fruits of the Spirit men,
toned by st. Paul (Gal. v. %, 23) The name
of the particular fruit was inscribed on card,
which was suspended on a tree placed for that
purpose The report of the chairman was sat-
isfactory as showing the statistics of the school,
while that of the treasurer disclosed the rare
statement that balance of between $50 and
$40 was in favor of the institution. Rev. f.
Pember, who has worked in the village for the
last nine months. gave an address, thanking
the officers and pupils for the help they had
been to him, and urging the necessity of teach
ing not only the history of the Bible, but also
its moral and spiritual lessons
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22

The manner in which "Il Trovatore" was
produced By the Carleton English Opera COM
pany at the Museum last evening was sur
prise. The performance of the evening before
had led to high anticipations, but the rendition
of the Troubadour was an unexpected pleasure /;
for it was powerfully and sklllfully done. We
have not had in this city for years troupe so
capable of interpreting opera. All the leading
parts, with perhaps one exception, were well
taken. Mr. Carleton was a commanding "Di
Luna" and if he did not quite convey in
manner the dark and terrible nature of the
Count" his voice, rich, vibrant and dramatic,
certainly gave adequate expression to all his
lines. Miss Isadora Martinez was q fine
"Leonora," having good presence, consider
able dramatic ability, and voice remarkable
for its quality and sustained power. Miss
Randall developed surprising ability as
"Azucena," acting with power and freedom,
and showing genuine sentiment in the singing.
The choruses were all well rendered and the
more notable ones, like the anvil accompani-
ment in the Gypsy camp, the war song before
Di Luna's tent, and the Mserere, notably well
executed.
In fact, the opera was admirably presented,
and received by an audience, large, intelligent
and disposed to be critical, with unmistakab able
expressions of delight. The leading singers
were repeatedly called before the curtain, and
encores were frequent. One does not often see
house more interested and more unreserved
in its manifestations Of interest than that last
evening. So unequivocal was its appreciation
and SO general the desire to hear the company
again that Mr.. Carleton, contrary to his first
intention, will remain here another night, and
this evening will present "Martha." 1t is safe
to predict a great audience.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
The Rates of Postage.

Postal cards, one cent each, 60 without further
charge to all parts of the United States and Canadas
with an additional onecent stamp they to all parts
Of Europe.
All letters to all parts of the United States anu
Canada three cents per half-ounce.
Local, or drop" letters, that is, for the city or
town where deposited, cents if delivered by car
rers, and cent where there is no carrier system.
Newspapers, daily, semi weekly, tri weekly and
weeklies regularly issued and sent to regular sub
scribers, cents per pound, payable at the office Of
publication, newspapers and magazines pubnshed
less frequently than once week, cents per pound.
Transient newspapers, magazines, pamphlet BOOKS
and handbils cent tor each two ounces OF traction
thereof All other miscellaneous matter, including
unsealed circulars, book manuscripts proof-sheets,
photographs &C., and also seeds, cuttings Dulps ana
roots and merchandise not exceeding four pounds ID
weight cent for each ounce or fraction thereof
The following are the postal rates with Europe;
The rates for letters are for the haounce or frac-
ton thereof, and those for newspapers for four
ounces or fraction thereof
To Great Britain and Ireland letters cent
newspapers 2 cents; France, letters cents, news
papers cents; Spain, letters cents, newspapers
cepts; all pats of Germany, including Austria,
letters cents, newspapers cents; Denmark &,
letters cents, newspapers cents; Switzerland
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cents, newspapers cents; Russia, letters cents,
newspapers cents; Norway, letters cents, news
papers cents; Sweden, letters cents, newspapers
! cents; Turkey. European and Aslatic, letters .
cents, newspapers cents; Egypt, letters cents,
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For Asiatic countries, the half-ounce limit fol
letters, and the four ounces for newspapers, still
holding good, the rates are:-
To Australia letters, via San Francisco Except tt
New South Waes) cents via Southampton Is cents
via Brndsi 10 cents, newspapers, via San Francisco
cents via Southampton cents, via Brindisi cents
CHINA letters, via San Francisco 10 cents, via South
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p A and cents, by the respective routes; British
India Italian mail. letters, 10 cents, newspapers
cents Japan. letters via San Francisco cents. wi
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
Reasons Why All Should Use the
ReactjOnary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense
every woman in every walk of life.
furnishes exercise which may and should be in
troduced into every house; which may be practiced
both sexes, all ages, and degrees OF strength or
weakness, alone or in company. No one can say too
much in praise of it, and no one can afford to do
without it, All who investigate thoroughly, use it,
and consider it invaluable and indispensable. 1t is
the safest, simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered. No claim is set up for it
which is unscientifc or impracticable,
GeneraI.-It Is the best of rest. 1t is perfectly
safe. No harm ever came from its use. 1t strains
portion OF the system. 1t directs the vital forces
to the affected parts By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase OF a Reactionary Litter
is the best kind Of economy. The convenience Of
having one in the house is very great.
Mind and Brain. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the brain, and renders it more active
and efficient in all its operations.
Steep.-It is the simplest and safest narcotic. 1t
is the most natural and probably the best means of
inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It is a wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. 1t is a most effcaeious remedy in
paralysis, if t,ken in time.
Lungs, Throat and Voice. 1t gives special
expansion and greater mobility TO the chest; en-
ton, and brings the voice more fully under control.
As preventive and cure of lung diseases it has no
equal.
Exercise-It is the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best form of physical
culture and development in the safest, easiest
most thorough and expeditions manner. 1t is
better than the gymnasium, and tree from its
than boating, and infinitely better than drugs in a
majority of chronic diseases. 1t rounds and hardens
the muscles, and educates them into ever ready.
faithful and efficient servants OF the will.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
The Phonox raph.

The latest of Mr.. Edison's wonderful inven-
tions, the phonograph, now on exhibition in
this city, is exciting a great deal of interest
here. One of the instruments is now in the
hands of Mr.. George 81. Smardon, the general
agent for Maine, who has an office at No. 274
Market street. This instrument has been fully
described in the PRESS within a few days, SO it
is now unnecessary to repeat. All who have
seen the instrument pronounce it one of the
most remarkable pieces of mechanism of the
present age. Yesterday the rooms of Mr..
Smardon were packed all day by persons
anxious to examine the instrument and see ii
work. The most successful speaker in the
instrument was Mr.. Henry Fl. Lowell. He
spoke several little pieces. sang songs, SC +,
which were produced with great distinctness.
Col. A. w. Bradbury also spoke into it and
the sound was reproduced several times John
L. Shaw, the city messenger, sung "Hold the
Fort" and on turning the crank the other way
the words were plainly heard. It is largely
matter of experience how plain sounds can
be reproduced. Every day there are improve.
ments made, and there is every reason to
believe that by the time the instrument i;
publicly exhibited sounds can be heard at 8
long distance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22

urges the importance of the city authorities re-
curing dogs at large to wear muzzle during
the coming hot weather. He thinks that if we
have two mad dogs already that there is every
reason to expect large number during the
Summer. 1t is certainly matter worthy Of
attention, and if there is any prospect of the
ours becoming mad they should bs put ont OF
the way speedily.
Marshal Bridges issued an order yesterday
instructing the police to notify all persons own
ing dogs to get out license and have collars
put upon them at once or be prepared to go in.
to court. As the fine is $40 for keeping an un.
licensed dog, this order, if vigorously enforced
will have the effect to lessen the number Of
dogs in the city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22

MORE RUSSIAN VIsIToRs.-Tne Bangor &
Machias steamer, which arrived here yesterday
morning, brought thirteen officers from the
steamer Cmbria. Five of the number stopped
here and are quartered at the Falmouth. The
others went to Boston. They are Messrs. Til.
Brix, N. Karsakovitcb, Brauser, Yakowloff,
Dubrabnobsky. They state that having re-
ceived short furlough, they are on an excur-
sion to see the country. The gentlemen who
visited here last week gave them a glowing
account of the hospitality of Portland people,
They will remain here until the last of the
week and then join the ship. They say, which
is doubtless fact, that they are in entire igno-
rance of when the ship will sail or where che
will 60. They spent the day yesterday looking
about the city, and last evening attended the
opera. They were interviewed as to the pros
pect of another steamer of the same line as
the Cimbria arriving at Southwest Harbor,
but had not yet heard of such thing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
PprsOuaI.


Hon. Josiah Crosby delivers the grafton at
Dexter on Decoration Day.
Rev. Dr.. Torsey, President of the Maine
Wesleyan Semin ary, will spend the SUM mer at
Squirrel Island.
Mrs. Susanna Cook of New Sharon died last
week at the great age of 1902 years, 5 mo nths
and Is days.
A number of Col Robis's friends gave him
farewell reception upon his departure for
Europe Monday afternoon.
In the list of graduates from the Albany
Law school are tho names of e. a. Blake of
Bangor, II. F. Clement of Kenduskeag and
w. 7. Haines of West Corinth.
OF the members of the Portland Light In
fantry who served 10 the war of 1872, only two
survive, Benjamin 1lsley of Portland, now in
is S4th year, and Rufus Porter of New Haven.
Conn.,, So years old this month.
Hon. Nathaniel G. Deering, who represents
the fourth district of Iowa in the present Con-
gress is native of this state. He formerly
resided in Hampden and represented that town
in the Maine House of Representatives in the
years 1856 and 1857.
Horatio @. King has been elected major of
the Thirteenth Regiment N. Y. S. N. G
Brooklyn. Col King served three years in the
late War, and was breveted Lieutenant Colonel
and Colonel for faithful and meritorious
services. Colonel King is the son of Hon.
Horatio King of this state, who was Post
master General under President Buc hanan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
suner,or Court.

MAY CRIMINAL TERM, 1873, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
TUEsDAY-State VS.. George Adderly. Tried upon
four indictments for compound larceny from stores
of Albert Cooling in Yarmouth, Andrew Halves in
Deering and Murch in Saccarrappa. Verdict guilty
upon all four. Sentenced to ten years in the States
prison.
Libby for State. Moulton for defendant.
State VS.. Charles Guptill. The respondent was in
dIcted at this term for the larceny of three oil bar
rels of the value of one dollar each.
After the testimony was nearly closed the court
took a recess of five minutes. Upon reassembling
the respondent could not be found. His counsel,
Mr. Moulton, stated that Guptll asked him if there
was any objection to his stepping into ante-room
for moment, and he (Mr. Moulton) told him no, and
that sheriff would show him where to Co. and that
he supposed one of the officers went out with him.
The officers Immediately searched the building but
could not find the respondent. Guptill was under
five hundred dollars bail and his sureties were then
deiaulted and the jury excused until this WED
nesday) morning at ten o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
BauRor The oil ical Seminary.

The ffty-eighth anniversary of the Bangor
Theological Seminary will occur June 3-5 The
TO lowing is the order of exercises:
Monday-7.30 p. m.-Anniversary of the
Rhetorical Society, at the Central church.
Addresses by Messrs. Burnaby and Wing,
Middle class; Messrs. Cousins and Woodbridge,
Junior class.
Tuesday at the chapel; 9 a.
m.-JunOr class in Biblical Literature; IL
a. m.-Mddle class in Church History; p. m.
Senior class in Homiltics; 8 80 p. m.-Senior
class in Church History; Junior class in Men
tai Philosophy; 73O p. m:-Address before the
Rhetorical Society, at the First church, by
Rev. VIM. 81. Fem, Portland.
Observation-Disclosures at the chapel;
a. m.-Junior class in Rhetoric; 10 a. m.-
Middle class in Theology; p. m.-Alumni
meeting at Hammond street church. Dis
cussion on ''The Attitude of the Ministry
toward Modern Science and Philosophy" 10
be opened by Prof. Hamilton, of the Seminary,
Rev. j.. FL. Fits of Topsfeld. Mass, and Rev.
George E. Freeman of Arlington, Mass. 7.30
p. m.-GraduatiDg exercises of the Senior
class at the Central church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22

DANGEROUS SHooTING.-Yesterday after
noon young man named Robinson who tends
in his fathers store rear the foot of Middle
street obtained a revolver and determined t
try it, He obtained target and putting it up
against a door ia the back end of the shop
began his practice. 1t seems that in the rear
of this store a Mrs. Fin ch has two rooms in
which she lives. The first shot which the
young man fred missed the target and went
through the door passing very near Mrs.
Finch's head. The woman was very much
alarmed by the shot but hardly had time to
give expression to her alarm when second
shot came through the door and passed through
her hair She then gave the alarm and the
firing ceased. The two shots struck on the
wall behind where Mrs. Finch stood and were
completely fattsned out. 1t was a very
narrow escape for Mrs. Finch, and the boy
should be taught lesson not to use fire arms
| 50 carelessly again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
Rrief LQifiugs.


A strawberry festival and entertainment will
be given at Plymouth church this evening.
The Democratic State Convention is called
for the 18th of June in this city.
There promises to be music in the air at the
next meeting of the Common Council.
Mr.. Hobbs of the Argus had horse blanket
stolen from bis horse on Pearl street yesterday.
The signal service man says that the weather
will clear up to-day. May he be q true
prophet
Officer Lawton was last night presented with
fine cane by friends on his beat. This is q
deserved compliment to faithful officer.
Mr.. Kicker, who attempted suicide at the
jail the other day, is not recovering very FAST
and it is doubtful if he lives long.
Detective Head is in Lewiston ferreting out
a lot of thieves who have been plundering on
Maine Central freight.
There is reason to believe that the Day rob-
bers will soon be bailed out This will enable
them to do something this season.
Harry Robinson's minstrels will return to
Portland next Monday evening and give a
single performance at the Museum.
Officer Gribben arrested boy yesterday
morning for the theft of boat from Mr..
Griffin of Cape Eiiza beth, on Saturday last
The Fourth of July committee are 10 trouble.
They are trying to give very fine celebration
on a very small appropriation.
The Allan mail steamer Sarm attain, from
Quebec, arrived out Monday. The Sandman
is all right and will take her place in the line
again, sailing from Liverpool June 18Th.
The burning out of a chimney in Rice &
Calderwood's bakery Monday night gave rise to
q report that the building was on FIRE. The
police would not allow an alarm to be sent in.
Steve Rice, formerly a well known rough
here, got into fight on the Boston boat on
trip to this city night before last and had rib
broken. He is now in the city.
The Portland &.Rochester Railroad advertise
a new route between Portland and Boston this
morning. By this route passengers can leave
Boston at 80 p. m. and arrive here at II D. m.
Charles Guptill, whose escape from court is
related in the court report this morning, was
not Jail prisoner in charge of the sneriffs, as
was reported last evening on the street, but
was on bail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.

Once Hours.
From 7.SO m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 I'm.
PORTLAND, ME-, May 10, 1877.
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.
Boston and intermediate Offices. Arrive at 1920
m. Close at SIS a. m, and 2.45 and 800 p. m.
Boston and the West. Arrive at 500 m.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway Arrive at 1920 and 800 m. Close at 8.15
am and 2.45 pm.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 10 10 and
lis p. m. Close at SIS m, 2.45 and 500 D m.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes
Arrive at 3l5 p. m. Close at 11.30 a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 900 a
M: and 315 p. m. Close at II 80 m and 500 m.
Morning Northwestern by g. 4. r. Arrive at 8,35
m. Close at 7.15 m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 215 and 900
.. m, and BIS p m. Close at $50 and 11.3O q. m.
and 500 m.
Rochester, N. H., and intermediate offices. Arriys
at l2o p. m. Close at 6.45 a m and Las pm.
North Conway and other offices on the P. q o. R.
R. Arrive at Ills m and $40 m. Close at GAS
m and 215 IN.
Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwck, s. W. Harbor, MT.
Desert, Jonespert, Machfas Machiasport, East Ma
chlas, Mlllbridge and Bar Harbor, via each steam
or; Arrive at 6 a. m. Close at p. m.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 800 m.
Close at 500 m.
Foreign Mails, via New York, day prevlousJ 20 .a,i-
ng OF steamers. Close at 8.15 a. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
ut 2.15 I'm. Close at 900 p m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at 315 o m. Close at 11.30 m.
Skowhegan also closes at 900 p m.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. T. r. Ar
rive at 230 p. n. Close at 100 m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Close
al 1l.30 a. m. and p. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
A Pauper Attempts to Burn the Aims
HOuse.

hOuke.
Yesterday EorniDg about eight O'Clock fire
was discovered in room in the Aims House
occupied by man named Archibald The bed
was on fire when found, but by liberal use of
water the flames were extinguished with but
injury. A colored man, named Edward L.
Wilson, who had had some trouble with the
overseer, was suspected of setting the fire, and
on making inquiry man was found who saw
him leave the room just before the fire was
discovered. Deputy Marshal Black was noti-
fed and arrested Wilson who, upon being
locked up admitted that he had set the fire to
get revenge on Mr.. Merrill, who refused to let
him sell pair of blankets which he owned.
He said he did not care what the authorities
did with him.
Mr.. Wilson will be remembered as the old
man who went about town with wheelbarrow
doing whitewashing. His stand was 10 front
of the rost-office. He was very deaf and car
red large ear trumpet. Some time ago he
applied to the city for aid and was sent to the
aims house.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22
Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
TUEsDAY.-James Crowley and Frank Letour-
mean. ARRAY. Fined IS each with costs.
Thomas Oakley. Intoxication. Fined So with
costs.
Patrick Bisbee. vagabond. Thirty days. Com
mitted.
John Chevers. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed.
John Chevers Open shop. Fined $40 With costs.
Paid.
Catherine Sheehan. Assault and battery. Dis
charged.
Proctor for State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22

OLD ORCHARD BEAcH.-Workmen are busy
fixing up things generally, and the numerous
houses, large and small. are beginning to look
finely. Most of them will open on the 18th of
June, some earlier. The grove is to be entirely
overhauled and put in shape for the accommo-
dation of large excursions The B. & NJ. R. r.
are putting on an addition to their depot, which
will be decided improvement
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22

CUMBERLAND AND OXFORD CANAL Cor.
PoRATIoN.-In the case of State of Maine Va
Cumberland aud Oxford Canal Corporation in
which decree of forfeiture of charter was
turned against the Canal Corporation, Judge
Clifford of the Supreme Court of the United
States has granted writ of error upon com .
plant of the Canal Company and now the
validity of the decree Of forfeiture will be
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-05-22

CONGRESS STREET M. e. CHURcH.-This
society gave their new pastor, Rev. A. S. Ladd,
pound party Monday evening. The vestry
was well filed and many articles of daily con-
sumption were brought for the minister and
family. 1t was success in every sense, and
the relations of pastor and people we're of the
most pleasant nature.
An addresses of welcome was delivered by
Mr. Wendell Leighton, which was appriately
J responded to by Mr.. Ladd.