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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

John f. Murray and Edward Topham made
two mile walk at the Boston & Maine hall
on the Company's wharf, yesterday The first
mile was heel and toe, the second go as you
please. ropbam won by one lap; time IS
minutes
There will be match between several we'll
known hackmen at Lancaster Hall Friday
night, for purse Of $50, to be given to the
man making the most miles between $50 and
IL o. m. Chandlet's Band will furnish music.
James M. Driscoll who il to attempt to walk
500 miles in IA hours at Lancaster Hall next
week is in the best of health, and is confident
that he will walk the 500 10 the given time
The walk will be an honest one, and whatever
record Driscoll makes he will be entitled to,
and will fairly aud honestly earn. Driscoll
and Miss Sherman took q walk of twenty
miles yesterday out in the country by way of
exercise. At the request of his New York
hackers, Driscoll will be photographed to-day
by Brown. While crowded house is anti
cipated. special efforts will ba made to ensure
order and propriety, and care will b taken to
provide for the comfort and convenience of
ladies who may desire to witness the walk.
Driscoll will be attended by q we'll known
Boston trainer. Chambers Band will, it is
said, be engaged for the two last evenings of
the walk
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

The Old Folks concert last evening was in
every way noticeable entertainment, and the
Village Improvement Association have good
reason to be grateful to the ladies and gentle
nent of the chorus and orchestra, and especial
ly to Mr.. S F. Bacon whose energy and care
full training in rehearsal did much toward the
successful rendering of the programme.
Special mention waswell merited blythe extra
numbers by Misses Cram and Weeks, aud the
corne solo by Mr.. Tyler of Portland. If one
might judge from the buzz of anticipation and
visible signs of preparation for the last few
weeks, and from the interest of the large audi.
ence in the rich costumes and quaint minstrelsy
of the olden time, last night, it would seem as
though Gorham people could "hardly ever
tire of old folks concerts, and it is to be hops
they msy be treated to repetition of last even.
ing's entertainment
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
Smuggling.

An officer Of the Lake Nepigo1 has several
acquaintances at this port, one is gardener
for an up-town family. another deals in flow.
ers. These friends wanted some coarse clothes
for themselves, and some low grade silk dress
patterns for their wives. They asked the officer
to buy them on the other side and bring them
over. Rumor has it that another acquaintance
OF the officer was jealous because the officer
had made his wife some presents and he asked
a customs officer to be on the watch. When
the steamer arrived on her last trip the Gus
toms inspector went aboard AMI found some
suits of clothes valued at $40 a suit, some
stockings worth % cents pair, aud some dress
patterns, the whole stock of smuggled goods
not worth over $215. The goods were confis.
Gated. The owners of the vessel and the cap
tain were entirely ignorant of the matter and
wholly blameless. Collector Morrill, has juris-
dictiOn in all matters under $500 in value, but
referred the case to the Washington authori-
ties, suggesting that the officer should be allow
ed to get off on payment of the value of the
goods, tbs duties, and penalty Of 500. This
case does not come before the District Attorney
or aay of the commissioners and is similar to
many Others where the goods are afterwards
disposed of at auction.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

town meeting is called for Tuesday, April
LIST to see if the town will vote to raise money
to build q schoolhouse at NasoD's Corner; also
to vote additional money to take care of the
poor.
A room is being fitted up for Primary
School at Deering Centre over the store of Mr.
Brown.
The spring term of school will bsgin Mon
day, April 9Th.
There are five cases OF measles 10 one fam
lily.
The M. E. Society gave very enjoyable en-
tertanment at Lewis Hall, last evening, con-
sisting of Readings by Mrs Beals. of Portland,
interpreted with Music and Tableaux.
The Horse Bail Road Co. have fitted up a
wagon to take passengers to and from the sta
lion to behring's Bridge; as there is no sign on
it somebody will be likely to get left behind.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

hours aftsrwsrd; he appeared TO b. cut 10 the
Iorehead above the eyes, bat be did not see
thompson strike back just before Williams
wsIHed away With his head down.
Jan Peterson and Richard Ds gson corrobor-
ate the main facts as stated by Frost respect
the assault, and Thnmpson's admission subae-
queDtly that he used bis sheathknife in self
defence. John Somers deposes, in addition,
that he heard the second mate say on the deck
that he was waiting for Thompson TO come
down, and that as soon as he came down ne
struck him with the Delaying pin. George
Murray says he saw the carpenter also str'ke
Thompson with billet of wood. Samuel r.
Rogers. first mate, deposes that he heard WIZ
liams, before he died, tell Capt. PEBBLE that It
was Thompson who had cut him. Several
other witnesses deposed to other minor facts,
and the accused man also made deposition IN
which he says that, angered by, and also being
in dread from, the second mates assault, he
grabbed his knife, scarcely knowing what he
did, and struck back in self-defence; he h n~a
wound until he saw the second mates dead
body, bat confesses that it must have been the
cut or thrust that he gave Williams that caused
his death
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
Brief JOttiuas,

Spring day yesterday. Mercury $40 at sur
rise, 40o at neon. 400 at p. M; wind north.
The Liabilities of the Smith Brothers, butch
eTs, of Deerng, are stated at over $4,000.
The ocean steamers are shipping large
number of rails to England. They come here
by way of the Grand Trunk.
The Committee on Salaries Of the City Coun-
Gil held meeting last evening, but came to no
definite conclusions.
Two coons were seen in the rear Of the grist
mill at the foot of Green street yesterday. One
was shot and the other captured.
An exchange says: can Exeter, IN. H.
family were quite badly poisoned recently by
eating bread baked in cheap tin bought at a
five-cent counter"
The liquor sheriffs seized three barrels of ale
in sheds on Danforth street yesterday afternoon
two barrels of ale from John Sullivan, No. 10
York street, and one barrel from VIM. Driscoll
on Pleasant street.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

The other evening three ladies wished to
make call and spend the evening at a
friends. and desired their husbands company
Two agreed to go and the third said be had to
see man at the PEBBLE House and would call
round later in the evening. When the hour Of
midnight arrived the guests concluded to wait
no longer for the absent husband and started
for home. On the way the wife of the absent
man remembered she had forgotten her latch
Key and hoped her husband had arrived before
her. She rang and pounded without avail and
finally accepted the advice of one OF the party
and went 10 their house to spend the night
The husband came home later and he had for
gotten his latch key. He nearly aroused the
neigbhorhood, and finally returned to the
Preble. The next day husband an wife me
for the first time since their mutual lockout
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

international Ii cad Masters Ass &C! atl en.
general convention of the road masters Of
the railroads of the United States was held at
YouDg's Rotel, Boston, Tuesday, to consider
the expectancy of forming an association simi-
lar to that of the railroad ticket and passenger,
having for its object the Interchange of ideas
aud comparison of methods of prosecuting
their work. Among the roads represented were
the Boston s. Maine, Eastern. Europeaa &
North American, Portland & Rochester, and
Maine Central
In addition to these roads, sixty letters were
received from road masters 10 different sections
of the country, expressing an intention to join
the association, and the writers were elected
members Of the new International Road Mas
ters' Association"
George Nevins, of the Maine Central, was
elected one of the dire c,ors.
The Executive Committee was authorized IT.
draft constitution and bylaws, to be reported
on the secoud Wednesday of Sertember, al
Niagara Falls, to which time and place the
meeting stood adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
Thomas & Bird for plaintiff.
Municipal Court.

John Rard for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

DEMOCRATIC CITY CoMMIrTEE.-rhe new
Democratic city committee met for the first
tune last evening. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
ChaiTmsL-Georee E. Bird.
Vice Presideut--M. M Riggs,
Secretary-J. s Russell.
Treasurer-Geo W. Woodbury..
Fiossce Commi'tse-Snmner Barbour, n. j.
Curtis and A. Fl. Cushing
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

The EASTERN RAILRoAD.-Thers have beer
various rumOrs published regarding the future
management of this road. No election has vel
taken place. 1t is understood, however, that
should Mr.. Richard Olney become President
as stated yesterdsy-it is only temporarily snd
without assuming any responsibility for the
operation of the road, and without interference
with the practice of his profession, as Mr.
Olney has not the remotest intention of absn'
Ing his legal pursuits. The foad ia to be rur
by manager to be appointed Immediately.
Meanwhile General Rock well will continue the
practical management and operation of the
road heratofore
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

WEDNESDAY-Patric Flaherty. Search and seiz-
ure. Fiued $50 with costs. Appealed.
Patrick Deeban. Search and seizure. Discharged.
Charles Flynn. Search and Seizure. Fined $50
with costs Committed A W. Bradbury.
Mary Cheevers. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs Appealed.
Nellie Dennis. Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Appealed.
Eliza Conl.y. Search and seizure. Discharged.
Cleaves.
Mary O'Seal. Search and seizure Fined $50
with costs.
Joseph Mcclure. IntoxicatiOn-2d offence Sixty
days. Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

Our stock of Shetland Woods. Shetland
Flosses. Germantown Woods, Zephyr Worsteds
and Canvasses, will be kept up during the sea-
son SO that ladies doing fancy work can always
rely On finding all desirable shades at cur store.
81. 1. Nelson & Co., AS Congress street. Far
rDgton Block mar25j3t
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

General G. P. Mattocks presided at the
Blues election last night. A captain and two
lieutenants were elected. Capt. Gerry's Office
was vacant as he resigned to accept position
on the Governors staff, and Lieut.. Ilsley re-
signed mouth ago after % years service.
Lieut.. @. W. Davis was elected Captain, 1st
Sergeant, 81. x. Colesworthy, 1st Lieutenant,
and Mr.. Chas. f. SWEET, "a Lieutenant.
After the election the officers elect invited
the company to an oyster supper at Parker's.
The company numbers some 30 members on
the roli
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
TOWN ELECTIONS.


The Inhabitants voted two days for town
officers. Finally the Republicans elected all
the town officers by about 60 majorityIover the
combined Greenback and Democratic effort.
The following officers we're elected
Moderator-Trafton Hatch.
Clerk-George G. HATCH
Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor
Joseph D. Eaton, Joseph d. Wells, Howard W.
Littefeld.
Treasurer-OScar W. Clark.
School Committee-Howard W. Lttlefeld Wood
bury s. Kimball, Charles A. Littlefeld,
Agent-Ge0rge Getchell.
AuditOr-BaIak MAXWELL
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
Mechanic Fails,

AS Mr.. Chandler of Mechanic Falls was
driving into the village of Moderation on Mon
day he met team which failed to give him
bis share of the road. and in his effort to avoid
collision his horse became unmanageable
and running smashed the sleigh, injuring the
very valuable horse and doing other damage,
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

AT West Cum erlaDd PAMELA Skllins at
fighting, and the lady was thrown to the
ground and had her thigh fractured.
A child Of Neil Wilson pulled pan Of hot
fat over ON him and was seriously burned He
lives in West Cumberland.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH "a.

May be obtained at The Period Depots of N. G.
Fessenden, Marquis. Brunei & Co.. Andrews
Waterhouse, corner Exchange and Fore St.; Wean
der Boston & Name Depot, and Chisholm Bros.
on all trains that run out OF the city.
Saco of L. HodsdOn and H. B, Kendrck,
Bath, of j. .. Shaw.
Lewiston, Of Stevens & Co.
Biddeiord, F. M Burnham.
Brunswick, b. G Dennison, and W. H. MaIrett
Richmond. G. A. Beale.
( New Castle. A. w. Southworth
Woodford's Corner, H. Moody.
New York, Brentano's Literary Emporium, SO
Union Square.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
Save Your EyesigIit.

Nothing is more trying to the eyes than the
Pickering which is almost inseparable from the
use Of gas, hence, students, professional men
and all who require soft, mellow, steady light
invariably use Pratt's Astral Oil. W w.
Whipple & Co., 81 Market Square, Portland,
are the agents.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

PORTLAND s. OGDENsBURG.-The boats of
the Northern Transportation Company that
formerly connected with the Portland s,
Ogdensburg road, thus giving that com psDy a
Chicago connection, have baen connected with
ths GrankTrunk road, thus servering their con-
nection with the Portland & Osdensburg, and
giving daily connection between Sarnis, on
the Grand Trunk, Chicago, Cleveland and
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

FIRE IN GoRHAM-rhe house of Daniel
Horton in Gotham, hear the poor farm, was
burned yesterday morning at about 81 o'clock.
The loss was about $1,000; insured 10 the Etna
Insurance Co. Tue fire caught from kero-
sene lamp which exploded without apparent
prOyOcatlCD.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
NOTES

The matinee and evening performances of
the Pin .fore company yesterday were largely
attended. A marked improvement in the o.
chestra playing was noticeable and the com
pany did even better than az the first perform
ance.
The sale of seats for the Lawrence Barrett
perform snces began yesterday and the demand
was large. Undoubtedly the theatre will be
full at each of the three performances.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

OCEAN TRAFFIc.-TAe steamer Lake Nepi.
gon will sail next Saturday, after taking in her
cargo of grain and provisions, for Halifax
where she will load Canadian cattle for
Liverpool.
The Qaebec, Capt Dale, sailed for Liver
pool last evening. She took $4,000 bushels
grain, 1000 bushels oats, /, 900 sacks -four, 50i
barrels -four, 1900 packages cheese, PSI
barrels potash, 800 bags seed, 100 ons is
celaneous. The cargo was valued at $120, 000
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

PERIODICALS. - Scribner's for April has
been received and is for sale by the fol-
lowing news deslers Hall L. Davis, Exchange
street, at the book and periodical depot of
Messrs. Fessenden Brothers, Lancast er Hall
Also at the newspaper and periodicaldepOt of
Geo. Fl. Marquis, No. so Exchange street, and
at the book, periodical and newspaper estab-
llshments OF q. r. Chisholm & Bro, in the
Eastern and Grand Trunk depots.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

CUMBERLAND COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY,"
The Cum berland County Medical Society held
their monthly meeting yesterday. The session
was consumed in the discussion of private
business and the papers assignedl for that
meeting will be presented in April.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, IS. March 9th, A d. 1879.
ssSHlS is TO give notice. that the twenty-fh day
n OF March, A. ID, 1879, Warrant In Insolvency
was Issued by Nathan Ceaves, Judge of the Court of
insolvency ior said County OF Cumberland, against
the estate of Benjamin T. Libby of Scarborough, 10
SAD County adjndged to be Insolvent debtor Oh his
own pention, filed the tweDty-fourth day Of March,
a. u 1919, to which date interest claims is TO be
computed; that the payment of any debts to or ny
sad DEBTOR and the delivery or transfer of any
property by him are forbidden by law; that meet
DEBTS and choose one or more assgnees of his estate
will be held at Court of Insolvency to be holden at
the Probate Court Room in Portland in said County,
on MONDAY, the twenty first day of April, A. ID.
1879. at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Given under my hand the date first above written,
E r. BROWN, :
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County of Cumberland.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

PORTLAND MUTUAL FISHING INSURANCE
Co AT an adjourned meeting If the Portland
Mutual Fishing Insurance Company, held yes
terday, the following officers were elected for
the present year:
President-Wm. FL. Chase.
Vice President-Hepry Tt efethep, Jr.
Secretsry-Geo w. Rich.
Treasnrer-John II. Russell
Directors-Wta 81. Chase, Henry Trefetben,
Jr., Winthrop s. Jordan, E Fl Chsse, OF PORT
land, aud Albion F. Hodgdeu Of BoothDay.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Walking Match-Lancaster Hall.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Pratts Astral Oil.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Court of Insolvency-3.
In Bankruptcy-2.
Found-5 MuDj0y st.
Found-Cumberland Mills Office.
Wood Working Machnery-Hill, Clarke g. Co.
The Best Music Books-Oliver Ditson & Co.
Astray-Wm. e BuckmaD.
Portland Mutual Fishing Insurance Co.
A chance for Trade
Notice-G. W. Davee.
Our Spring Opening-Fisk & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
$500 REWARD!

They cure all diseases of the Stomach, Bow.
els, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys and Urin-
airy Organs. and $500 will be paid for case
they will Lot cure or help, or for any thing inn
it. See "Truths" or Proverbs" another col
umn.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

LADIES. every ounce of Worsted that you
buy of 81. I. Nelson & Co., in the Harrington
Block, weighs one ounce and contains forty
kno.s Use no other mar25d3t.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

ECONOMICAL WoRKNGMEN 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, n. Y. sep23T r&Seod
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

IN BANK RD PREV District Court of the
United states, District of Maine. In the mat
ter of Abner Lowell, Bankrupt.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
sented to the Court, this twen ysxth DAY of March,
by Abner Lowell of Portland, Bankrupt,
praying that be may be decreed to have full dis
charge ON all his debts provabe under the Bank
ruDt Act, and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be
had upon the same the second day of June, A. D.
1879 before the Court in Portland in said District
10 O'Clock A M and tnat notice thereof be pub
lshed in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland
Press, newspapers printed in said District, once a
week for three successive weeks, and once in the
weekly Adertiser and Press the last publication to
be thirty days at least before the day of hearing, and
that all creditors who have proved their debts aud
other persons IN interest may appear at said time
the prayer Of said Petition should not be granted.
VIM. P. PEBBLE,
Clerk OF District Court, for said District.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
FOR SALEi
The Engine, Boiler and Machinery

OF twenty by twenty inch Tow Boat, with Conden-
ser and independent air and Circulating Pumps;
also. No. Blake Pump for feeding Boiler and deck
use; aso all the Sea Cocks and Valves TO Condenser,
steel Crank Shaft and Pin; also. Pussy q Jones
wheel six feet, eight inches in diameter also, Deck
Plates, Bunker Covers. and Bit Heads. Every
thing in first class order, just from the repair shop.
Condenser with attachments alone cost 81 900 when
put into Boat All the above named Machinery
ready to be put into instant use. Will be sold low
for cash. For further particulars communicate with
JAMES M. ANDREWS.
nov1dt Bi .detord Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

f. o. BAILEY s. Co. will sell this forenoon,
at their rooms, about 100 barrels of fine Bald
win Apples of recent packing. See motto e in
auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

SUDDEN changes of temperature are very pro
ductlve OF coughs and colds, which always
yield, however, very promptly to DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
Easter Music! Easter Carols! Easter Anthems!
for lists
OLIVER DITSON & co, Boston.
no24 eod.SW1y

IN BANK Neutrality-suspicious. Court of the
United States, District of Maine, In the matter
of Ma hanie o. Cram, Bankrupt.
This is TO give notice that petition has been pre-
sented to the Court this twentyslxth day of March,
by Nathaniel Cram of Portland, Bankrupt,
praying that he may be decreed to have full dis
charge from all his debts, provable under the Bank
rupt Act and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same, on the second day OF June, A. D.
1879 before the Court in Portland, in said District
at 00clOck A. M, and that notice thereof be pub
lshed in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland
Press newspapers printed in said District week
for three successive weeks and once in the weekly Ad
yertser ana Press, the last publication to be thirty
creditors who have proved their debts and other per-
sons in interest may appear at said time nd place,
and show cause, any they have. why the prayer OF
said Petition should not be granted.
WIN. P. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court, for said District.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND. SIS: March 9th. A. d.. 1879.
HiS is to give notice. that on the twenty sixth day
Il OF March, a. d 1879, a Warrant in Insolvency
was issued by Nathan Cleaves Judge Of The Court
insolvency tor said County of Cumberland, against
The estate OF Edward E. Carleton of Portland In said
County, adJudged to be an Insolvent Debtor on his
OVID petllon nled on The twenty sixth day OF March,
d. 1873, to which date interest claims is 10 be
computed; That the payment OF any deots to or by
said Debtor, and the delivery or transfer OF any
proeerty by him are forbidden by law; that Meeting
of the Creditors of said Debto TO prove their debts
and choose one or more assignees of his ate will
be bella at Court of Insolvency be holden at tue
he twenty-frst day of April, A. D. 1879, at ten
O'Clock IN the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
K. X. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County OF Cumberland.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
STATE OF MAINE,

CUMBERLAND, IS. March 9th, A d, 1879.
fElHlS is 10 give notice that on The twenty SIKH oay
Il OF MARCH,, A. ID. 1879, Wa rant in Insolvency
was is ued by Ma han Ceaves, Judge of the Court
the estate OF Ambrose II. Fe-senden OF Portland in
said county, adjudged to be insolvent Debtor on
ms own petition fled on tue twenty sixth day of
Match, a. ID. 1873 10 which date interest claims is
to be computed; That tn payment of any debts 10
or by SAID Debtor and the delivery transfer of any
ing of The Creditors OF said Debtor to prove their
debts and choose one or assgnees of his estate
VIII DC he'd az Court of Insolvency to be holden at
the Probate Court room in SAID Portland, on MON
pay the twenty-hrst day of April, A. ID 1879 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written
f. r.. BROWN,
deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court of Insol-
VeDcy Tor said County OF Cumberland.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27

For local Sntellis ence from BiddefOrd,
sscO, Bah, Augusta, HaliOweli, Rock
land and Il homastOn zee fourth page.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-27
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

The buildings Of Capt. John d. Chandler al
iodisn River, We're burned the evening OF
Mafcn llth Fire caught from defect ir
the chimney. Loss estimated at $500 to $1,000
said to be insured $500 in the Home, New
York