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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-12-19
WALDO COUNTY.

Mr.. John Poor of Belfast, has received from
his son Charles, who has been fighting the
Zulus in South Africa, photograph, cabinet
size, of group of 20 white men and three ma
tive boys. 1t is a scouting party. The young
man, Charles Poor, stands in the centre of the
picture. The men wear no regular uniforms
but have only shirts, pants and SLOUGH hats
with belt of cartridges thrown over the left
shoulder They are armed with rifles and
knives. The picture was taken Oh the edge of
the jungle, and is very graphic. Young Poor
is 30 years of age. He has been all through
the Zulu war.
Norris Bassick, aged % yeas, son of VIM.
Bassick of Waldo, was killed at Leadville,
Col, Friday last, by snow slide.
The story and half dwelling house of John
Spaulding at Waldo was destroyed by fire last
Saturday morning. The furniture was insured
for 5000 Loss $500
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THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 10.



May be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF N. q.
Fessenden Marquis, Brunei & Co. Andrews' VI, Arm y
strong Cox Wentworth, Hodsdsil. hayuen, W..
Norris corner Exchange and Fore ST.. WelandeI
Boston g. Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
t rains that run out of the city,
Saco, of L. Hodsdon and IL b. kendrick.
Bath. of j. o. Shaw. .,,,
Biddeford f. NJ. Burnlam. ..
Brunswick, b. G. Denpison ana w. ID. Marrett'
Richmond G.. A. Beae.
Woodford's Corner i. Moody.
Cump, rland Mills, 4. w. q. Cloudman.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Saccarappa at the Post ONCE o.
RncEIand o. C. Andrews and L. X. Spear.
Damarfseotia, y. w. Dunbar
Freeport, ". J. Parker
Thomaston S. Delano.
Vinahaven 3. Lane.
Waldohoro G. Bliss.
Wscasset Gibbs 81 Rundlef
Yarmouth G. Z. Coombs
Auburn V. r. Foss
Lisbon G. L. Judkins.
Hallowell, II. H. Allan.
Augusta L. Pierce.
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Business Notes.

Mathews Bros. of Belfast, have received
from the West, since July, 81 carloads of lum-
Der. They have purchased during the year
one million feet of lumber which has been Or
will be, manufactured into doors, sashes and
blinds. They are now working a crew of So
men, and have large number of orders ahead.
They usually shut down this time of year, but
cannot do SO now, as business with them is
booming
Ell. e. Mcdonald and John T. Brown have
leased the eastern half of Carter & Co. S yard,
and in February will lay the keel of 500 ton
three masted schooner for Capt. w. Pendleton
of Islesboro. Mr.. VIM. Brown, an old and ex-
perienced shipbuilder, is to be master builder.
One quarter of the vessel is to be owned in
Belfast, the remainder in Islesboro Bangor
and New York. Mr.. Brown, one of the part
ners in the new firm, has had experience in
vessel building, having recently built a large
schooner in Camden. The firm has the build
ing of other vessels in view, and it is thought
after they commence operations more will fol-
1nry
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Portland Benevolent Society.

In compliance with venerated custom this
ancient society will be addressed on its seventy
sixth anniversary by Rev. F. E. Clark at the
First Parish church on Sunday evening next.
The objects of this society are well known. They
have small income be sides the annual con-
tribution, which is distributed during the
winter, in quiet and iudicious way among
aged and needy people who have seen better
days. There are many now among us Of
families formerly in high business or social
position, who by reverse of fortune and loss Of
friends, would gladly accept of relief from
this society.
The public are invited to attend the meeting
and contribute.
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THE DELICATE MEMBRANE which envelopes

THE DELICATE MEMBRANE which envelopes
the lungs, and lines the air passages, is ex-
ceedingly sensitive, and slight irritation of
it increases and spreads very rapidly. Remem-
bering this, use, if you are attacked by
cough or cold, that incompatible pulmonic
and prevensve of consumption, DR.. HALLS
BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, which invariably
gives speedy relief and ultimately effects
complete cure in all cases where the breathing
organs are affected. Use it in time and pre-
vent serious bronchial trouble. Sold by all
Druggists.
Oxygenated Bitters cure Dyspepsia.
dec15 div
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a Humane Way of Killing Hogs.

Mr.. James M. Chadbourne of Chadbourne
Mills, WATERFORD, when about to kill his hogs,
steps into the pen with his loaded rifle, ap-
proaches the hog and diverts his attention by
throwing down little corn, then places his
rifle at a vital part of the animals head and
fires and the creature falls without a squeal.
He then bleeds it, thus avoiding needless pain
and terror to the animal, and securing the
blessings of the humane in his neighborhood.
In like manner Mr.. j. N. Weymouth OF
Saco shoots his cattle, which, he says, drop at
the first shot,
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

CONCERT AT wILLIsToN CHURCH.
The new organ for Williston church arrived
yesterday and is being placed in position under
the personal direction of Mr.. Plaisted, of the
firm of Hutchings, Plaisted & Co. of Boston.
This has been pronounced by some of Boston's
best musical critics to be very fine instru-
ment. and in order that all may have an OPP
portunity to judge of its merits, an organ re-
cital will be given the coming week by Mr..
VIM FL. Clarke one of the leading organsts of
Boston. Distinguished vocal talent from New
York and New Haven will assist.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
Charles L. Davis who will appear at Port
land Theatre next week, is thus spoken of by
the Boston Post:
Mr.. Charles L. Davis began weeks engage
ment in this city, in his four-act comedy cal
vim Joslin," after an absence Of more than
year, during which time the play has been en-
tirely rewritten. Mr.. Davis assumed the char
acter of Alvin Joslin, an old-time New Eng
land farmer, an impersonation well suited to
his talents, and in which he has few equals.
His dialect and makeup are perfect, and one
can well imagine himself in the backwoods
listening to the yarns of an old farmer. His
mishaps and adventures are replete with fun,
and they certainly please an audience hugely
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SUPERIOR Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

TFuRsDAY.-Joseph B. Clark, admir- de toniS non
of the estate of Stephen Lowell VS.. Charles Knight
ct al. Action of debt judgment recovered i'll
the Supreme Judicial Court by Stephen Lowell
against these defendants for the sum of $500 and
costs in 1861 Defense-that action of scre fdcaS
was afterwards brought by former administrator
to revive said Judgment which action settled by
the defendants and the administrator. Decision
for the defendants
Scribner-Motley for plaintiff.
Blethen for defendants.
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Glass of 81.

The class Of 81, P FL. s., held a sociable at
Congress Hall, last night. There was large
number of the class present Mr.. Charles
Flagg delivered an excellent parody on the
second book of the Eneid, and letters from
several of the absent members were read. The
evening was exceedingly enjoyed by all.
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AEDEBM
STATE NEWS.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.

Last Saturday night Lewis e: Jackman OF
Sherman Mills, while passing horse, in some
way slipped and fell upon the horses heels;
and one foot struck him full in the face. the
the cork on the chin, and the long sharp heel
corks cut deep gashes just above the eye
brows. He was so near the horse that he was
thrown back, which saved his life. lie is about
the house and expects to take his school in q
week, which is waiting for him.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Mr.. Frank Nichols of North New Portland,
was very severely if not fatally injured while
at work in the woods on the Dead River, Dec
II, by tree he was telling. 1t struck another
tree and bounced back, hitting Nichols across
the back, and brought him to the ground I'M
der the tree.
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At the regular meeting of Machgonne En-
eampment, No /, 1. 0. 0. F., held Monday
evening, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term:
c. P.-Edward A. Chase.
S. W.-Charles IL. Ball.
II. P-George e. Kenworthy, Jr.
X. S.-Charles f. Plummer.
+, S.-Nathaniel G. Cummings
Treasurer-Stephen X. Dyer
~. W.-Henry G. Bagley
Trustees-Freedom Nash, E. p Banks and
e. G. Chase.
Agent-George H McKenneY
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H & Ka,1ap 81 Co

III. S. Kaler & Co., the well known millinery
firm in Deering Block, are offering a superb
stock OF goods atyery low prices. Their goods
embrace velyeteens, silk velvets, satins, cranes,
hats of every description, ostrich and French
tips, and a magnificent assortment of ribbons.
This firm always please their customers
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"THE TASTE OF THE PRINTER.
Something More About that Peculiar
Blank.

In answer to Mr.. J. w. Wakefeid's inquiry
why the forms for returns from cities, printed
by Mr.. Eben f. Pillsbury and issued by Secre-
tary Of State Cove, were provided with only
three spaces for the signatures of the alder
men, Mr.. Cove replied that he supposed it
must be on account of the taste OF the printer.
If Mr.. Gove's explanation is correct the
"taste of the printer was very tickle. When
the warrants were printed the taste of the
printer dictated that seven spaces be left for
the signatures of aldermen, as will be seen by
the following diagram copied from the warrant
sent to the city Of Portland:
--. MAYOR.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Portland 1heatre--Mr. Chas. L. Davis.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Rendrock-T. b. Davis.
Christmas Goods-Todd e. Morse.
Special Notice-Eastman Bros.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Adamson's Botanic Balsam.
Music Rolls-Chandler's Music Store.
Carlton Kimball-2.
Reichardt's Perfumes-2.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Grand Cloak Sale-Eastman Bros.
Merry.
Owen, Moore g. Coz.
Holiday Goods-A. B. Butler.
Cleveland & Aarston.
Horses for Sale-R. F. Chase.
Diamonds. A. Merrill & Co.
Notices. w. Larrabee g. Son.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-12-19

f. o. BAILEY & Co. commence the sale of a
large and fresh stock of toys and Christmas
goods at their rooms on Exchange street to-day
at 10 and $50 o'clock. The stock contains
many fine articles and any desiring suitable
Christmas gifts cheap will do well to attend
this sale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-12-19
S9,833.75


The rolling stock consists Of seven locomo-
tives Zone of them the Alfred, now out of
service) nine passenger, three baggage, fifty
box, eighty-seven platform, two freight train
saloon, twelve push, and twelve hand cars,
and two snow plows
The above has been kept in good repair.
Five passenger cars have been painted and
vanished. Three of the passenger cars have
also been oyerhauled and the bodies mostly re-
newed.
The engine Portland has been thorough
ly overhauled and repaired, having had new
whe IS entire, and new steel tires. She is now
in Fl class condition The Robie mas mad
new ender frames, and is also in good order.
The reight cars have received more than the
usual amount of repairs. The box cars have
maj of them new end sills, and the roofs
have been put in good repair. The platform
cars ave had new end stills and new floors
laid 80 that they are now in better condition
thai hey were at the commencement OF the
year.
THE TRACK.
Tic track, bridges, culverts and highway
crossings have been repairedEand renewed with
the following material: The track-260 tons
of iron rails, or about three miles of new track;
10000 cedar cross ties, which make about eight
miles of new cedar Sleepers; about Is tons OF
new spikes have been put in the track; 20O0
fish plates, and 1000 bolts for same. Eight
stone culvertS have been rebuilt; two overhead
highway bridges rebuilt sidings have been
heightened 1000 feet. One of the trestle bridges
on Marginal Way has been renewed by new
caps, and stringers for 400 feet. and the balance
of 300 feet has been partly filled with earth,
the intention being to finish the same this
winter The iron bridge at Saco river has
been painted
STATIONS.
An addition of IS by 80 feet has been built
to the passenger depot at Preble street, and a
new station 20 by 80 feet built at Buxton Cen
ire which is to be used for freight and passen-
ger business. The Saccarappa depot was re-
built and others have been repaired, new
platforms laid, &c.
No accident has occurred to any train during
the year to cause any damage to person or
property.
Yours truly,
j. NJ. LUNT, Superintendent.
THE SINKING FUND.
Find 4.
This fund was established June 1, 1867, for
the reimbursement of the city loan of 100000.
Principal 'SS5,oOO W
Interest OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1851 S0
sG6,S61 80
The investment of fund A. as compared with
last year is as follows:
City bonds of railroad loans 100000 90 $685. 800 90
Cash. .........." 10 O6 PSI 39
$66,07S O6 $69,7s1 80
Cr balance of prem. acct. 3,193 26 2,919 81
s62,ss4 80 $50, ee1 SO
Fund B.
This fund was established Feb. 81, 1872, for
the reimbursement of the city loan OF $450,OO0.
Principal .-.'..'.....'......Ssoo0 "
s13.s9a Al
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Mr.. Loring 7. Hill of Lyman, while drivil

Mr.. Loring t. Hill of Lyman, while driving
into the village of Kennebunkport Thursday
forenoon with sled-load of ship-plank and
trying to avoid the bare ground by using the
sidewalk, got into bad place and parted the
binding chain, which threw him off, and the
plank falling upon him broke and mangled one
of his legs. He was taken home upon bed and
the physician in attendance supposed an am
putation might possibly be required.
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Side by side with the old family clock on the
mantel shelf place q bottle of Adamson's
Botanic Cough Balsah. You will need it il
the coming month.
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New GOODS in the Jewelry line, Fine Cameo
and Mosaic Sets, Neck-chains, Lockets and
Pendants, Bracelets &C., &C. G. IL. Lamson,
POI Middle street dc17WFSS3t
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MAYOR,

When, however, the forms for the returns
were printed the "taste OF the printer" had
experienced remarkable change, and three
spaces for aldermen's signatures and no more
would satisfy it,and so the form was made like
this:
MAYOR.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-12-19

LADIES don't forget to visit Carlton Kim
balls store, 495 Congress street, and see the
beautiful Holiday Goods in useful and fancy
articles dec19 d2t
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ALL persons indebted to DR.. Geo. f. French
are requested to settle their accounts with Dr.
A. W. French, 49la Congress street.
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THE increasing demand for Reichardt's
Extracts, speaks well for these popular per-
fumes Sold by Geo. C. FRYE.
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THOSE in search Of Christmas presents should
read the advertisement of Reichardt's per
fumes
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CARLTON KnBALL, 495 Congress street, has
a show window full Of beautiful good, which
are worth looking at. dec19d2t
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Music Rolls, Music Fohos and Music Books,
new and immense stock at Chambers Music
Store, III Middle street. dec19d2t
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A large proportion of children who d lie early
are those whose brain development is unusual
ly large in comparison with the body. Why
is this? Simply because the functions of the
body are too frail to supply the waste going on
in the brain consequent upon active intellis
gence. Fellows Compound Syrup of Hypo-
phosphites is so prepared that it imparts the
vital principle directly to the brain, while it
assists in developing a vigorous and robust
body dec16T&F&w
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Grain EYDOrtAtiOO

The following table shows the increase Of
grain expectations from thss port for the past
month over that of 1878:
1878. 1879
Nov. Is to Dec. 49, Nov Is to Dec. 18.
Wheat, bushels, $4,000 222,96
Peas, bushels, $1,000 1920
Flour, barrels, none $500
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PRETTY genuine Amethyst Rings $3.50, at
Lamson's, POI Middle street. dc17WF&S3t
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PERIODICALS. - The Atlantic for February
has been received and is for sale by the fol
lowing newsdealers: Hall L. Davis, Exchange
street, at the book and periodical depot of
n. 6. Fessenden, Lancaster Hail. also at the
newspaper and periodical depot of Geo. III.
Marquis, No. so Exchange street, and at the
newspaper establishments of G. r. Chisholm &
Bro. in the Eastern and Grand Trunk depots
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The investment of fund B. as compared with
last year, is as follows:
1873 1879
City bonds of railroad loans $500 90 $4,000 90
Cash ON hand. .........,,... 223 ~ 40 53
s13,276 % s14,040 50
Or balance prem. account. 693 II GAS IL
" q o
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BEAUTIFUL line of Garnet Rings at Lam
sons, POI Middle street. dc17WF&S3t
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PORTLAND THEATRE.
Personal.

Hon. Lewis Barker is at the Falmouth.
Mr.. j. c. NcCready of the New England
Grocer, is in the city.
The White Mountain Club gave Professor
Morse an informal reception after his lecture
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Henry P. Dewey of tho firm of j S.
Winslow & Co., left for Cuba on the brig Fl.
P. Dewey, yesterday, where he is to stop for
number of weeks.
It affords us much pleasure to learn that Mr..
j. S. McClutchy has been appointed to the pc
sition of French interpreter and baggage mas
ter on the Boston & Maine railroad.
A. J. Chase of Deering, and sisters Hodgdon
and Abbie K. Marden, are addressing temper
ance meetings in Keunebec county with much
success.
Mr.. LeProhon, Superintendent of the ATTAIN
tic mine at Blue Hill, has also been elected SUI
perintendent of the Darling mine. The crew
of men at Darling mine is to be increased and
work will progress rapidly.
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PORTLAND g. ROCHESTER, RAILROAD.
Annual Reports OF the Receiver and Su-
perintendent.

A meeting Of the directors of the Portland
& Rochester Railroad Company was held yes
terday, at which the following report was sub
mitted by the Receiver and accepted by the
Board and ordered printed:
RECEIVERS REPORT.
Since February 1st, 1877, this property has
been managed by a Receiver, and the follow
ing statement will show the amount of the
floating debt at the date of the Receivers TAX
ing possession of the property, including Re-
cever's certificates, issued April list, 1877, in
payment of Saco River bridge, and issued
January LIST. 1878, for purchase of leased roll
ing stock, as compared with the debt cue and
unpaid September 30th, 1879:
Feb. L, 1877, Sept. 80,
1878. Unpaid. Decrease.
Outstandg bills,
notes, i&c., Feb.
LIST, 1877. S68, 947. 90 S44, O99.64 S24 SOL So
Receivers GER
tifcates for
Saco River
Bridge, Apris
1877, ........S16, 100000 s16ooo,oO
Receivers GER
tifcates for
Rolling Stock,
Jan. 1st 187S. S29, Oil. 81 SIS 1873 $11 734.42
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DISTINGUISHED.
THE PORTLAND RETURNS

How the City Was Swindled Out Of It's
Representation.
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Brilliant Wedding.

The Bangor Wing says the residence of E.
P. Baldwin, Esq, in that city was the scene of
very brilliant gathering Wednesday after
noon, on the occasion of the marriage of his
only daughter, Miss Hattie W., to Mr.. f. L.
Bartlett of Portland, state assayer At the
close of the ceremony, which was performed
in a very pleasant manner by Rev. G. Stone,
the happy couple received the sincere congrat-
ulations of the large company. The presents
of which there were a large number, were
,..y I.as>e s-.A1 s-.sse1e 4zsant +os.iss,
of the high esteem in which the fair bride is
held in her native city, where she has host
of friends. The couple left on the train the
same night and will sail from New York for
Europe by the Inman steamer City of Berlin,
next Saturday. for three months tour They
take with them the best wishes of many
friends for pleasant trip and safe return.
The couple arrived in Portland yesterday
morning, stopped at the Falmouth Hotel and
left for New York on the noon train.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES REPORT.

TIC following figures will give the operation
of the transportation department, for the year
ending September 30th, 1879:
The whole number of miles run were:
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SPECI4L NOTICES.
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or Chicago. 1t contains all the news of the day
as it reaches US from every part of the world by
telegraph; the current political gossip Of both
parties. interviews with leading politicians
Republicans as we'll as Democrats; the rumOrs
and statements of political movements and the
hopes and fears of ambitious statesmen; the f.
nancial and commercial news Of all the great
trade centers Of the country, and the local news
of Mississippi. Arkansas. Alabama, West Ten
nessee. Texas and north Tennessee. Demo-
cratic in politics, the Appeal is conducted on
the most liberal basis, afOrdng a hearing
through its columns to men and women of all
views-pOlitical, social and religious. Holding
tenGciously to the faith we illustrate by precept
and example, we welcome discussion rs the
birthright of freemen. The Weekly Appeal is
a peoples pape- in contents, sentiments and
price. and must at the very low rate of one dol
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