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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17
WALKING MATCH.
Driscoll Wins by Four Seconds.

Yesterday at l p. m. was the time, and the
Western Promenade the place. set for the
walking of the remaining twenty-five miles of
the ffty-mie walk between Chapman and
Driscoll that was interrupted by the storm
Saturday, when half completed. BY o'clock
some two or three hundred, which during the
progress of the walk was increased to as many
thousand, had gathered on the Promenade
to witness it. The Weather was as pleasant as
that of Saturday was unpleasant. The track
was in excellent condition.
The men were both there aud in good coz
dition, but the arrangements as to judges and
time-keepers were nos much better than they
were Saturday.
asked if they vera all ready, Mr.. Joseph Craig,
the starter, said "go," and off they went to-
gether; but Chapman soon went ahead of his
rival, and before three miles had been walked
he had gained the half mile that he was bahind
Saturday, and was at the heels of Driscoll.
During this time he had done his level lest,
while Driscoll appeared to be tagging. The
first mile was made by Chapman in minutes
80 seconds, and by Driscoll in 9 minutes 10
seconds.
There was some fault found as to some Of
Chapman's walking in the first few miles,
some claiming that he ran once or twice, but it
is claimed on bis part that he did not, but that
it was rulabls walk, though pretty spurty,
and that was INDUCED in somewhat by D.iscoll
Saturday.
From the time CT Chapman's gaining his
half mile to the end Of the contest the relative
positions of both men were about the same,
Chapman being just behind Driscoll.
As the contest was nearing its end the ex-
element was great and Driscoll was doing his
best to win. Finally they had reached the up
per stake for the last time and were heading
for the "pole," which they soon reached, Dris-
coll coming in first amid tremendous excite
ment few feet ahead. If Chapman had had
power enough to have passed him at the close
point he would have been unable on account of
the crowd rushing in upon him. Driscolrs
time was 4h, 5m, 4s; Chapman's 4h, 5m, So.
AT the close both men appeared to be in
about as good condition as when they started
The crowd appeared to take about as much or
more "stock" in Chapmans walking qualities
as in Driscolrs. Chapman says that he stands
ready to receive challenge from any man in
the state to walk hundred miles for any
amount.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

Business il looking up in this place jadgipg
from the new firms just starting out
Mr.. s. T. Schofield has opened with line of
gents furnishing goods and boos and shoes, in
the Masonic block, corner of Main and School
streets.
Mr.. A. Bassett, few doors above the post
office, on Main street, has opened tailor shop
wth;asgood stock of cloths, and will try and
have his prices as low as the lowest
Mr.. G. E. Deeringis moving into shop oh
South street, where he will resume his busi-
ness having been SO recently ousted by fire.
An effort is being made to for n a fire COM
pany here, and it will probably prove success
fin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

In SEARCH OF THE "NEEDFUL. MIR. The
ophilus B. Morgan, native of Wales, who is
about go years of age, and who has spent most
of that time in this city, is reported to be in
New York endeavoring to find a million and q
half dollars worth of property that he has
been informed that he is heir to. tits said
that the property in question was accumulated
by his brother in South America, and that a
gooi deal of it is located in New York. He
claims that his brother died without leaving
any one nearer of kin than himself. He is
a connection of the late Jonathan Morgan. He
has no regular business, but has been engaged
at different trades, as well as having gone to
sea some. Ex-Gov. Morgan of New York says
that he has never heard of any such property
as Morgan claims.
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Rrief .T1ffiugs,

Judge Cleaves is holding session Of the
Probate Court.
The steamer Dominion has been taken to the
Dry Dock to have new rudder put on.
In the Superior Court yesterday the jury was
finally excused.
!. Merry, the halter, has big sign, too, which
deserves inspection.
Driscoll has been down to Lewiston training
Miss May Belle Sherman, the walkist
Some people are cruel enough to think that
Chapman didn't do his best yesterday.
Walking matches seem to be the order of the
day.
Rev. Chas. j. Clark of this city will preach
the sermon at the dedication of the new Meth
odist church in Saoo on the 3Oth inst
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Rev. D. W. LeLscheur read a sermon on
Christian Perfection, giving Wesley's views on
that subjsct.
Rev. ID. W. I.eLacbeur of Biddeford preached
sermon on the Gospel Feast, Tuesday even
ing, which produced deep impression. He
was followed by score of brief testimonies.
Rev. o. NJ. Cousens preached on "Wednesday
evening
hearty vote Of thanks was extended to the
people of Alfred who SO kindly and luxuriously
entertained the association. Between 80 and
40 preachers were present.
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Hearing of the Health-Lift, without any
faith and with very little interest, 1 began to
exercise on the Reactionary Litter. Its effect
was magical. 1t aroused every dormant organ
and muscle in my body, quickened my circula-
ton, increased nay appetite, and improved my
whole condition Of mind as well as body. l
improved rapidly in strength, and, no longer in
a chronic state of weakness, can walk better,
further and faster than for years. L now do
my former amount of business. Can and do
walk from twenty-five to thirty squares day
with more ease than could have walked two
squares three months ago. Altogether L am
physically regenerated woman. 1 find the
Health-Lift exercise equally useful with my
patients suffering from chronic disease of liver
and stomach, in spinal curvatures and muscular
and nervous debility, and esteem it blessing
that cannot be overestimatel in its usefulness
"a healer of the sick and useful exercise and
developer of the well-veTy superior to any
known system of gymnastics or calisthenics,
where carefully and judciously used. Health
Lift Rooms, 237 Mi Idle street. Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

THE WOMAN OF THE PEoPLE.-This even.
ing that striking drama, "The Woman of the
People," will be brought out at the Portland
Theatre by company of actors of established
repute. The play has been highly spoken of
wherever given, and we are led to expect an
unusually pleasing performance. IT may be
remenb ered that this is the drama which Rose
Eytinge brought over from Paris last summer,
it being one of the most pronounced of Paris
ian successes. If the performance this even
ing fulfls the promises made our people will
be gratifed by an entertainment of great and
striking merit. Seats may be secured at the
box off 90 today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17
Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
Robert Ring. Intoxication.' Second offense. Sixty
days and labor.
Arthur Libby. Intoxication. Second offence. Sixty
days and labor. Committed.
Henry Kelley and Fred Eaton. Intoxcation.
Fined So with COSTS Committed.
Thomas Sullivan. Larceny (two cases). Sixty
days on each. Committed.
Andrew Comfy. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed.
Thomas B. Pollard. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed. Frank.
Peter Dodge. Search and seizure Fined $50 with
;osts. Appealed. Swasey.
Hugh Dana. Search and seizure. Fined $50 with
costs. Swasey.
James Cady. Search and seizure. Discharged.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

GOOD TINE AHEAD.-Tomorrow morning
the members of the city government and also OF
the press, by virtue of an invitation from the
water Company and the Sebago Dam Com
pany, will take the P. & r. railroad train
and proceed to Saccarappa. At that point
carriages will be taken to Little River. three
miles, where the new aqueduct, that conveys
the pipes of the Water Company over the river
will be examined. Thence the party will pro-
coed eight miles to inspect the stone dam at
the head waters, Lake Sebsgo Lunch will be
served at noon at White Rock, and the party
will return by the F. & o. railroad train, due
here at hall-past six.
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Personal.

Hon. FL. Orr Of Brunswick is at the Estates
Judge A. 81. Walker of Lowell is at the
Preble.
Eugene Bachelor, son of Samuel Bachelor
of Saco died recently at Dover, Mass.
The wife of Principal A. P. Kelsey, of the
State Normal School at Plymouth, N. Fl.
formerly of Maine, has just inherited $780,
OOO
Among the arrivals at the Falmouth yester-
day were Attorney General L. A. Emery of
Ellsworth, Jas. T. Patten of Bath, and VIM.
II. Stevens of the Fabyan House. White Noun
tains.
The Governor and Council are in session,
being engaged Tuesday on routine business.
Several pardon cases are coming up for hear
ing. After the routine business is disposed OF,
the returns of the recent state election will be
taken up
The Junior class of Bowdoin College held
their election Monday noon with the following
result: Marshal, L G. Spring; President.
III L. Maxcy; Vice President, A. NJ. Edwards;
Orator, H. A. Wing; Poet, 7. Fl. Jones; Odist,
j. T. Libby; Curator, Fl. r. Given; Chaplain,
f. Goulding; Committee of Arrangements,
W. P. Martin, f. o. Conant, e, Burbank.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

SECOND UNIvERsALIsT FAIR.-The annual
fair of the ladies of the India street Second
Universaliss Circle commenced yesterday after
noon at the City Hall. The display of useful
and fancy articles is quite large as we'll as NICE
The grocery and vegetable table attracts con-
siderable attention. The hall was crowded in
the afternoon, probably on account OF the baby
reception that took place. About twenty six
of the young 'uns were there. The grand vocal
concert in the evening was interesting and
called out in connection with the fair, a good
house. The fair will be continued through to-
day and close in the evening with promenade
concert and dance, it being the first dance of
the season and they say no pains will be spared
to make it the best. Admission ia the after
noon free and in the evening 81 cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

WALKING MATCH.-Messrs. Boyd and Bowen
met last evening to make arrangements and
sign articles for walking match, brought
about by Mr.. Bowen's having accepted chal-
lenge of Mr.. Boyd's to match Jas. Cooney OF
this city against any man belonging in this
state for 50 or 100 mile walk for $50 or 500
q side. Last evening Mr.. Bowen named as his
man Christopher G. Toole of Bangor. The
distance is to be 100 miles and the stakes 800
a side. The race will take place in three
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

CHURCH FAIR. The West End NJ. E. Church
Circle and the ladies in the neighborhood held
q fair at Harmon's Hall last evening, which
was largely attended and gave excellent
satisfaction, and yielded to the circle quite a
quantity of the "needfuL" During the after
noon two young ladies of the circle went into
the woods near by and cut small tree and
brought it to the hall, where they loaded it
with egg shells, calling it a fortune tree, and
realized by the sale of the contents $2.57.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17
RAYMOND,

There will be a temperance meeting at
Smiths hall on Saturday evening at Z o'clock,
to be addressed by Judge Kingsbury, Albion
Little, Esq, and several other gentlemen. The
meeting will be in the interest of the Reform
Club. 1t is proposed also to have lodge Of
Good Templars instituted here shortly. These
organizations are an aid to each ether.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

Quick TRIP. Bark Harriet S. Jackson OF
Portland, VIM. T. Bacon, arrived at the port
of Cardenas on the evening of Oot. 8. from
Portland, having made the run from Cape Cod
10 days, which is believed to be the quickest
time ever made by sailing vessel. Owing to
her heavy draught of water she had to go
around the Isaacs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

WEDDING "A brilliant wedding occurred in
this city last evening at the resideres of Alex.
W. Lougfellow, Esq, % South street, the con.
tracing parties being Mr.. Edward Sherman
Dodge of Cambridge, Mass, and Miss Eliza
beth Porter, the daughter of Mr. Longfellow
Th9 ceremony was performed by Rev. DR.. Hill
assisted by Rev. Samuel Longfellow of Ger
mantown, Penn, an uncle of the bride. Prot.
Longfellow and quite party from Boston and
Cambridge were present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

ISLAND EXCURsIoN-Th Portland Chess
and Checker Club goes to Little Hog Island tc-
morrow by invitation of A. M. Smith, Esq,
whose house will be opsned to them. The
boards will be taken down and games played.
There will also be croquet aud other outdoor
amusements for those who like. A chowder
will be furnished by Mr.. Smith. 1t will be
we'll for the excursionsts to take picnic bas-
kets. The Tourist will call at the island on
each of her regular trips. The main body of
the party will go at 10 a. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for the performance OF
"Egangeline'' by the Stetson troupe are selling
rapidly. This popular operatc extravaganza
has always called out large audiences iu this
city, and does not seam to lose in interest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

SEMICENTENNIAL ANNIvERsARY:-The if
sieth anniversary of the foundation of the Fee
male Orphan Asylum will be celebrated at the
Home, corner of State and Danforth streets, to-
day, (the date was incorrectly stated yester-
day. The Home will be open from 10 a. m. to
p. m. Exercises by the children and reports
at 3 p. N.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

SMALL Loss Yesterday afternoon the
Deputy Sheriffs emptied about thousand gall
Ions of "stutf" lliquor) that they have seized
from time to time, into the Back Bay via the
Myrtle street sewer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

No DOUBT you can buy Flour lower at L. A.
Bachelors, No. 10 Market street, than any
place in town. On hand at all times: "Sun-
rise," best Haxall; "Sea Foam," fancy do;
'Tulip," st. Louis; plants Extra" do; sMorn-
ing STAR do; "White Rose" do; and all
other grades of Choice Family Flour, which
can and will sell by the barrel or bag lower
than same grades can be bought elsewhere.
Oc8 dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

DR.. Bats Cough Syrup i fast taking the
place Of all the old fashioned cough remedies.
1t never fails to relieve the most violent cold,
and for throat diseases 1t is invaluable
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

ECONOMICAL WoRKINGMEN buy the "Nigger
Head and Bulls Eye Cut Cavendish Smok-
ing Tobaccos, and find them better, cheaper.
and equal to nearly double the quantity OF COM
mon tobacco. Ask your doaler for them.
Manufactured by VIM. S. Kimball & Co.,
Rochester.lN N, Y. sep23T r&oSeod
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17
FEELS YOUNG AGAIN.

'My mother was afflicted long time with
Neuralgia and dull, heavy, inactive condition
of the whole system; headache, nervous pros
tration, and was almost helpless. No physi-
clans or medicines did her any good. Three
months ago she began to use Hop Bitters, with
such good effect that she seems and feels
young again, although over 70 years old. We
think there is no other medicine fit to
use in the family. IA lady, Providence, R. I.
nn14-d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

Portland District MlulsteflnIAs Association
The Portland District Ministerial Assccia-
ton Of Methodist ministers met with the Meth
odist church at Alfred Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Oct. 18th and 10Th.
Rsv. A. S. Laid, OF Congress street, Port
land, preached the preliminary sermon Mon
day evening before large congregation, on
"There shall be no night there"
The Tuesday morning meeting was opened
with social prayer service conducted by Rev.
l. Lord. At the close of this service the pre-
siding elder of this district Raw. P. Jacques,
arrived and took the chair. Immediately on
the opening of the association, the subject of
Sabbath campmeetngs was introduced for con-
sideraton. Rev. B. Freeman read paper
taking grounds against their continuance.
The subject was discussed with considerable
earnestness, and finally laid on the table and
and j. R. Day to prepare exhaustive papers on
the subject for future meeting.
Rev. d. B. Randell read paper on the &C.
ton of our late conference on the subject of
transfers. The paper approves the conference
action.
Revs. A. w. Potte and E. I. Adams of
Bath read papers on the subject of the appar-
ent over-supply of ministerial laborers in our
conferences. These papers limited that inco Il.
petent ministers should retire, aud many leave
the overcrowded works at home and go further
into mission fields and destitute districts Of
our home missionary work.
Revs W. S. Jones, o. M. Cousens and J..
Gibson read papers on Conference Coues and
Favoritism, in which combinations among
ministers for the promotion Of selfish ends was
denounced in no very soft terms, as inconsist-
ant with ministerial character.
Rev. 1. Luce read paper on The modifica.
tions needed in Methodist ltinerancy, taking
grounds against any extension of the Limitation
of time for ministerial service on one charge.
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Brig at Auction.

ANSATURDAY, Oct. 26tb, at II o'clock a. M.
" will be sold at auction, or more, of the Brig
Geo. W. Chase, of 2S5 tons, she now lies at Mer-
chants Wharf, together with all her sails, boat,
tackle, apparel. &C., ALBERT II. WAITE.
Portland, Oct. 10, 1878. ocndtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

VIcKERY & LEIGHTON are selling Opera
Kids and also a variety of shades in Three But
tons for IS cents. Oct12f
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PERIODICALS. - Harper's for November
has been received and is for sale
, by the following news dealers: Went
worth's, No. 553 Congress street, corner of
Oak street, at Hall L. Davis, Exchange
street, at the book and periodical depot of
SMessrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lancast er Hall
Also at the newspaper and periodicaldepot of
Geo. III. Marquis, No. so Exchange street, and
at the book, periodical and newspaper estab-
lishments OF G. r. Chisholm g. Bro, in the
Eastern and Grand Trunk depots
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Portland Widows Wood Society.
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Portland Widows
Wood Society for the transaction of its annual BUSH
ness and the election of officers for the ensuing year.
will be held at the office of the society, City Build
ing. on WEDNESO DAY EVENING, October 23d, at
u o'clock, q. e. HAYES, Secretary.
oc17 dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17
POVERTY AND SUFFERING.

WHAT everybody says must be true. See e..
I. Nelson 81 Co. 8 announcement oct16 81
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f. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at 12t today,
the % story house No. IA and 16 Summer
street. See auction column.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-17

GIRLS and Chidren's Scotch Glengarry Caps
at Merry, the Hatter's. oc15-1w
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ST was dragged down with debt, poverty and
suffering for years, caused by sick family
and large bills for doctoripg, which did them
no good. was completely discouraged, until
one year ago, by the advice of my pastor, pro-
cured hop Bitters and commenced their use,
and in one month we were all well, and none of
us have see sick day since, and want to say
to all poor men, you can keep your families well
a year with Hop Bitters for less than one doc
tors visit will cost-I know it,
oct15-d&w1w A WoRKINGMAN."
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
IN been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust of Administrator OF the estate Of
LEWIS W. SYLVESTER, late of Cumberland
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mand upon the estate of said deceased required to
exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
AARON CLEAVES, Admir-.
Cumberland, Oct 18th, 1878. w3w42@
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From Caroline Il. Winslow, M ID WASH
iuStOn, ID. q,

New HATS today, Coz, the halter.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
New Hats-Coe.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
John G Hayes-Hats, &c.
Notice is hereby given-2.
Dissolution-Gertsh & Pearson.
Portland Widows Wood Society.
Kid Gloves-Owen, Moore g. Bailey,
Dressmaking-Mrs. True.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Furniture, Carpets, &c-F. o. Bailey & &C.
Brig at Auction Albert H. Waite.
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TRk PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical DEPICTS OF Fes.
sender Bros, Marquis, Brunei q Co., Andrews;
Wentworth, Moses, N. b. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros, or all trains that run out of the city,
At Saco, of L. Hodgdon and 81. B. Kendrick.
At Bath, of j. D. Shaw.
At Lewiston. OF Stevens & 90.
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This stock includes large assortment
of goods 10 numerous to enumerate here
and will be sold at cOrrespOndingly lew
figareS. Without doubt this is the finest
stock ever offered in this market at SO
low prices.
IAny one person making purchase
amounting to Ten Dollars will be given a
pair of Boots or Shoes, they having the
privilege of selecting from lOts
Sep1S dtf
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-02-07

What glorious achieve ments ar,
possible to us if we only possess good
health, with its usual accompaniment
Of . cheerful mind! Therefore no
means should he neglected to preserve
lts vigor, and restore il when impaired.
bear in mind that C~oussens' Com
pound Honey of Tar, which relieves
WhOOping Cough, Sore Throat and
Hoarseness, etc, is an infallible cure
for Consumption. That dreadful dis
ease which consigns 50 many gifted
and women to an early grave can
he cured by Coussens' Compound
Of Tar. Price 80 cents Q bottle.
For sale by G. G. Phillips, Winches-
Ter, Tenn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-02-07
NONRESIDENT Notice.

William Frame ct ais VS.. ID + Larkin and
wife ct ais.
Upon motion, and 1t appearing to the
satisfaction Of the Clerk of the County
Court of Franklin county, Tern, from the
compliments amended petition in this
cause, which is sworn to, that defendan +,
John Hill, lisa nonresident of the State OF
Tennessee, or his residence unknown, 50
the ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon him.
1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four consecutive weeks in the
Home journal, published in Winchester,
Tenn, requiring said nonresident defend
ant toappear on or before the LIST Monday
in February next, before the Honorable
County Court OF Franklin county. Tenn,
and plead. answer or demur to complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed and set for hearing ex pate as
to him.
Witness my hand. at Office in Winches-
ter, this December Sth, 1877.
GLEN. ARLEDGE, Clerk.
,,. BY j. j. Arledge, ID. G..
dcl3.4w AZ
Davis Il Martin, Solicitors.