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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-03-11
Mrs. j. C. DABNEYsS TESTIMONIAL

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prescribe first preparation and then another,
but, as be fore stated, .'Cnmm's Emulsion" is the
only preparation that my stomach coudEretain.-
have given it q 'horouEh test having taken it
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-03-11
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

CHEW Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-03-11

FERaETs AS RAT DEsTRoYEns.-Last
year there were number of persons who
made inquiries in the Rural World regard
ing tho best method of exterminating rats.
Poison was recommended. Well, L tried
poison and tried traps of different kinds,
and caught few; but they soon got SO
sharp that no trap would catch them, and no
food with poison in it was attractive enough
to induce them to partake of it. The rats
were holding high carnival on my premises.
They seemed to think they were owners of
the place, aud laughed at all my efforts to
exterminate them. This l could stand
longer. was determided to be master, and
knowing that fcrrets were the bosses of rats,
1 resolved that would buy pair, and then
see whether the rats would rule or l would
rule. Accordingly 1purchased young pair
and turned them loose. They made tho 'fur
fly" They killed ono hundred and one the
first week and in a short time the places that
known them, knew them no more. The
ferrets had triumphed, and | was happy.
WIN. McWILLIAMs,
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JOHN HAMILTON DALGARN.-Thisy young
man died at the residence of his mother, in
this place, about P. NJ, last Thursday and
his remains were taken to Smithfeld Satur>
day for interment by the side of his father
and other members of the family, who have
passed away. The subject of this notice was
young man just reaching his maturity,
we'll known in the community, and general
favorite among both young and old. Truths
full, kind and gentle, he won all who met
him, and retained the love and confidence OF
those whom he won. Delicate all his life,
he has for months past grown feebler under
the wasting power of disease, and at last,
unable to cope longer with consumption, no
fell sweetly to sleep at the time mentioned.
His widowed mother and four brothers have
tie heartfelt sympathy of the whole commu-
nity..
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17

The new Masonic hall in Harmons block,
Woodfords Corner, is completed and was
thrown open for the inspection of the public
Thursday evening and large number availed
themselves of the opportunity to inspect the
elegant quarters the new lodge have provid-
ed themselves with A new entrance has
been built, giving easy access to the hall and
ante4rooms. The hall is 40x25 feet in size and
IS feet high. The walls are hard finished, the
floor carpeted with Brussels in dark rich col
ors, whcih was furnished by Marrett, Baileyl&
Co. The chairs and altar are in black walnut,
handsomely carved, and were made by Theo-
dore A. Johnson The .upholstering is in
green plush and was done by Frazier & Plum
mer. The settees and desks are from the well
known mandatory of Walter Corey & Co.
The hall is lighted by an elegant chandelier
and side lamps. The preparation room is
handsomely carpeted and furnished. Tie
lodge has received number Of valuable pres
ents, such as a set of mallets richly carved,
from Rev. z. Thompson, Bible from Capt
j. B. Coyle, a square and compass from c. P.
Belknap & Son, set of jewels from the three
Portland lodges, pair of trenchants from j.
A. Merrill & Co., and the lamps are from g.
NJ. Stevens, Esq.
The new lodge can be congratulated on hav-
ing one of the finest halls in the state. 1t is
to be dedicated some time during the summer.
A committee from the Portland Masonic
lodges, consisting of r. X. Galley and c. III.
Kimball of Atlantic Lodge, c. j. Harrington
and G.. L. SWEET of Ancient Landmark Lodge,
and w, o. Fox and A. E. Chase of Portland
Lodge, visited Deering last night and through
W. o. Fox presented Deering Lodge with the
| jewels mentioned above. F. E. Chase, w. NJ,
appropriately responded. Remarks were made
by Z. j. Harrington, j. Ill. Hall, G.. l.. SWEET,
| w. III. Smith, G. H. Kimball of this city, and
David Moulton of Deering. The following is
a list OF the officers of Deering Lodge:
| w. MI. E. Chase.
Senior Warden-A. G. Schlotterbeck.
Junior Warden-E. b. Sargent.
| Secretary-J. S. Harris
| Treasurer-Cyrus Green.
| Senior Deacon-H. II. Mevins.
| Junior Deacon-J E. SAWYER.
| Senior Steward-J. N Ladner
| Junior Steward-H. B. Webb.
| Chaplain-Rev. Zenas Thompson.
| Tyler-Geo. Ii. Bailey.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
That Wine.

Mr.. EDIToR:-In a notice Of the seizure of
two casks of wine, by the seizing officers, on
the 22d day of April at the express office, and
the claim made for the same by Mr.. Winslow,
published in the PRESS and Advertiser, there
are some errors which should be corrected 1
will give the facts as they occurred, and your
readers can judge whether they were seized on
mere suspicion, or on very [strong circumstan-
tial evidence. On the day mentioned Mr..
Libby and myself went to the Eastern Express
Office, and found an express cart backed up
closely to the side door of the rear or freight
room, and was then being loaded with various
packages from the freight room by Mr.. Stack
pole, one of the companys drivers. Among
the packages loaded were the two casks of
wine, enclosed each in a flour barrel, and
marked on the head with black paint, "S. H.
Ross, Portland, Me-, via Eastern Express, from
Boston," 1 enquired of Mr.. Stackpole what
he was going to do with them. He answered
that he was going to deliver them. There is
an S. III. Ross on Middle street, and supposed
that his name was used as cover for the pack
ages named, and they were seized by us, fully
believing that they were intended for sale
within this state in violation of law. They
were libeled, and after two postponements of
the case for the convenience of the claimant
the Court decided against the claimant, but
upon the urgent solicitation of the counsel for
hearing of the case in one week. There were
no way-bills shown from New York to Boston
by Mr. Winslow, as the PRESS and Advertiser
both say. Mr. Winslow was expressly ques-
toned about that by the Court, but he did not,
nor could not show any, as he admitted. Other
circumstances might be shown in favor of the
governments case, but it is not important to
say more at this time. If the wine was not in
tended for unlawful sale in this state, hope it
will be restored to its rightful owner, but it
does seem unfair to prejudice the case by un-
fair statements in the press before the case is
concluded. OR
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
Brief Jottings.

Showery yesterday. Mercury $50 at sunrise
100 at noon, 600 at sunset wind southwest.
An Old Colony freight car, that was in the
city Wednesday night, was attached by Frank
Curtis, one of the sufferers by the Silver Lake
disaster, for $1,000.
The Republican caucus will be held in Ward
3 this evening at 7.30, to nominate candidate
or alderman.
There will be meeting of the Woman's
Temperance Society at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association at 3 o'clock this
afternoon.
The new Greenback Club has chosen j. f.
Turner president, A. L. Ames, vice-president,
and F. A. Clarke, secretary.
The Greenback caucus in Ward adjourned
last night without making any nomination for
alderman.
Temperance meeting at Aliens Corner,
Sunday evening. Addresses by A. J. Chase,
j. T. Sanford, and others.
The steamer New York has come out of the
dry dock, and will sail to-day to take her place
on the Norwich route.
The trustees of the Maine State Fair have
adjourned until June 10, without deciding on
the place to hold the fair. Lewiston was not
ready to make any offers.
The divers have brought up thirty tons of
iron from the wreck of the Bohemian.
The under drainage of Chestnut street school
has been attended to, and the school will be
one of the most comfortable in the city.
The annual Easter Festival of st. Lukes
singing school, will take place this afternoon,
Saturday, May 18th, at O'Clock.
Last Monday the Portland PRESS appeared
out in a brand new dress in which it looks as
sweet as peach. The PRESS is sterling good
paper, and deserves as fine clothes as any one
we know Of Biddeford Journal.
AT a meeting of the 18th Maine Regiment
Association, held at Grand Army Hall last
evening, it was voted to attend the funeral of
the late Josiah Remick, secretary of the associ-
alton, and formerly quartermaster of the regi-
ment, and the members are requested to
assemble at Army & Navy Hall on Sunday
afternoon, at 1.30 o'clock, wearing the ribbon
badges of the association.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
United States Circuit Court

BEFORE JUDGE FOX.
FRIDAY.-U. S. by indictment VS.. Daniel d. Stev-
enson of Montvile, for selling liquor without paying
special tax. Verdict guilty. Sentence-$10o and
sixty days in Augusta Jail.
Dist. Atty for Gov.
Nathan Webb for defendant.
U. S. by Indictment VS.. Alexander McIsaac Of
Bangor. Same offence. Pleads nolo contendere
Sentence-S100 and thirty days in Bangor jail.
u S. by indictment VS.. Daniel Donnelly Of Ban
gor. Same offence. Pleads guilty. Sentenee-$1oC
and three months in Bangor jail.
u S, by Indictment VS.. Patrick Plunkett of Port
land Same offence. Pleads not guilty Verdict
guilty. Sentence-$1O0 and nine months in Port
land jail This is the third time Plunkett has beer
convicted of violation of the internal laws
in the sale of malt and spirituous liquors.
Dist. Atty for Gov. W. II. Clifford for defendant.
U. S. by indictment VS.. Valentine r. jackson Of
Portland. Same offence. Pleads guilty. Sentence
500 and thirty days in Portland Jail.
U. S. by indictment VS.. Patrick McEiroy of Port
land. Same offence. Pleads guilty. Sentence-$100
and thirty days in Portland jail
U. S. by indictment VS.. BENZ. K Adams of Nor
ridgewock. Same offence. Pleads guilty Sentence
800 and forty days in Augusta jail
U. S. by Indictment VS.. Levi Lashers of Water
vile. Same offence. Pleads guilty. Sentence-S200
and ninety days in Augusta jail. Lashers has pre-
vousy been convicted of violations of the internal
revenue laws both in the sale of liquor and tobacco
U. S. by indictment VS.. Joseph Pooler of Water
vile. Same offence. Pleads guilty. Sentence
500 and sixty days in Augusta jail.
George Allen VS.. Josiah Morrill, ct al. On trial.
Strout & Holmes for plaintiff.
Nathan Webb-E. F. Webb for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
PEDESTRIANISM.
The Walking Tournament.

Miss Shermans walking tournament will
commence at Lancaster Hail. Monday after
day afternoon with walking match between
High School boys for watch and ring as
prizes, and, in the evening, there will be a
shoemakGaas' walk for prize of IS and S., res
pectively. No walk will exceed fifteen miles,
and the cntries will be made with Mr.. John f.
Richmc ID at Miss Sherman's rooms, No. 2575
Middle street.
On ' ednesday night Mr.. Toole will give an
exhibi. on walk square heel and toe against
Miss fherman's go-as-you-please Thursday
morn ng he will leave here for Chicago and
enter for the O'Leary belt and the prize of
$1,000, on a seventy hour walk.
A match took place at Old City Hall yester-
day afternoon between E. L. Skillings and
John Hillman for a prize Of $40, distance 5
miles. Skillings won in At minutes 10 seconds,
beating Hillman by u laps
S. S. Chapman has challenged John d.
Wayne or John Hancock to contest twenty
four or thirty hour, or 100-mile race, for S1C0 a
sde winner to take net receipts; to take place
either in Boston or Portland the latter pre-
ferred. He will allow Wayne or Hancock all
necessary expenses if they will meet him in
Portland. Time of race within two weeks
after the close of the Interstate tournament.
j. j. Conroy. challenges Joseph III. Sylves-
ter to 10 mile or 10 mile walk, for $25 side,
money to be found at 81 Center street.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
Death of Lieut.. Josiah Remick,

Lieut.. Josiah Remick died at the residence
of his father, in Scarboro, yesterday morning,
after lingering illness of several months. He
was book-keeper, for several years, for Rufus
Cushman, Esq. At the breaking out of the
Rebellion he was appointed Commissary Ser
geant of the 18th Maine Vols, and commits
stoned Quartermaster afthe death of Quarter
master Waterhouse. He served as regimental
and brigade quartermaster during the war. He
has been book-keeper for o. M. & D. W. Nash
for a number of years past He was man of
genial disposition, and his loss will be deeply
felt not only by his old comrades, but by all
who knew him. lie was member of Har-
mony Lodge, I. o. of o. F., Odd Fellows Mu-
tual Relief, and the Benefit, and State Relief
associations. He was a member of the Army
& Navy Union, Third Corps Union, and 18th
Maine Regiment Associations. Prayers will
be held by Chaplain Lowering, at his fathers
residence, at 10 o'clock Sunday forenoon.
Funeral from the residence of d. w. Nash,
Esq, 277 Spring street, Sunday afternoon at
half-past two o'clock. The members of the
different associations with which Mr.. Remick
was connected will attend.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
Decoration Day.

Depart Commander Smith has issued through
the Asst Adjutant General Sawyer, the Gus
tomary proclamation to the Grand Army for
the celebration Of Decoration Day.
The following named comrades are hereby
appointed Assistant Inspectors and Aids-de-
Camp on the Staff of the Department Com
mander, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly;
E. T. Mitchell, Post 4, Bath; Daniel Staples Post
s, Dexter; E. X. Valentine, Post IL, Bangor; Nathl
Budd Post 15, Machias; II. H. Burbank, Post 2S,
Biddeford.
Aids-de-C -Camp-Fred S. Pettangall, Post l, Penn
broke; L. j. Morton, Post 3, Mechanic Falls; Levi
G. Flint, Post 5, Monson; George G. Moors Post 8,
Kennebunk; L. B. Hill, Post 13, Augusta; Jacob
Keene, Post IT, North Turner; Frank w. Clement
Post 10, Kenduskeag; R. f. Parker, Post 40,
Eastport. I
Assistant Inspectors and Aids-de-C Camps viii
assist Comrade L. w. Atkins when requested
to do so by him, in the performance of his
duties as Department mastering Officer.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
A STRANGE STORY.
Is James A. Lowell iUnjustly Impris-
oned?

1t will be recollected that in the latter part
of 1873 or early in 1874 James A, Lowell was
convicted in Lewiston of numbering his wife,
Lizzie Lowell. The skeleton of woman was
found in the woods in lonely place on the
Switzerland road, and apparently pretty fully
identified at the time as that of Mrs Lowell.
The defence was that Mrs. Lowell had not
been murdered at all, but had run off with a
circus man and there was some testimony
tending to prove it which however the jury
did not believe. Lowell was sentenced to be
hung, but his sentence was subsequently COM
muted to Imprisonment for life and he is now
in the state prison.
In 1878 David Stevens was committed to the
prison from Oxford County for bigamy. While
there he made inquiries for man named
Lowell among the conyicts, and finally learned
the circumstances of the Lowell case. He
then make the following remarkable statement
He says that in 1873 he was at Saginaw, Michi-
gan, and there became acquainted with man
and wife named Spaulding. He learned that
the woman came from Maine, and that she was
supposed to have another husband there. Her
name was Lizzie. He saw these people occa-
sionally, at different places, for number of
years. In 1876 he met them at beer garden
in Western city, and Spaulding and wife had
a quarrel, in which he called her "Liz Lowell"
and told her she had better go to her husband
couldn't stay with him any longer. She
acknowledged being ''Liz Lowell" and, while
taking very lively part in the quarrel, denied
nothing said by Spaulding. The woman seen
by Stevens is described by him, and his de-
scription tallies exactly with that of Mrs
Lowell. He tells perfectly straight story,
and gives names of Western people who he
says know the Spauldings and who can con-
firm all he says on other points. Stevens
term expires in short time, so that he can
hardly be putting up a job unless for Lowelrs
benefit. This may be, but seems hardly likely,
in view of the fact that its truth or falsity can
be determined very soon by the information
he has given. OF course, no one will believe
Stevens until he has been corroborated, but his
story is a remarkable one, and deserves inves-
tioatiOn
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
Personal.

E. G. Pennell has been appointed organist
at Pine st. Church.
Mr.. Baxter was without fever and more
comfortable yesterday, and it is thought he is
improving.
DR.. Wood was much more comfortable yes
terday.
Rev. Lorenza Haynes has accep ted the cal
extended to her by the First Universalist
parish of Fairfield and will commence he
labors June 1st.
Rev. Mr.. Steadman of Dover whose sermons
have borne such o close resemblance to DR..
Storrs' has gone to Minneapolis.
Rev. E. w. Preble is about to tender his
resignation as pastor of the Universalist
Society i'll Bangor.
Geo. F. Small, lately associated with Geo.
III. Colby as publisher of the Fairfield Chron-
icle, died Wednesday.
John w. Meserye, recently of the State
College, has accepted the position of draughts-
man for a large firm in Lockport, n. Y, at a
salary of $1,000 per year.
Augustine Simmons of Fairfield will deliver
the memorial address at West Waterville
Decoration Day.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
The Loss of the Zina.

The loss of the Zina was briefly reported in
these columns last week. Capt. Bradley re-
ports the following full particulars of the loss
of his vessel on Egg Rock: On Tuesday morn
ing at 3 o'clock made the breakers with a
strong current setting on, which we found it
impossible to stem, and almost before the
watch below could gain the deck she struck
very heavy, and went to pieces Immediately.
1t was severe struggle for life, the sea break
ing completely over the vessel, fore and aft.
When Willard Knight first came on deck sea
struck him before he could get a hold and
knocked him overheard, and we could give
him no assistance. We cut away the masts,,
and they fell inboard and we made our escape
on them. Were it not for this all hands must
have been lost When we left the vessel was
completely ground to pieces. When we made
the breakers we judged ourselves well off shore
The unusually strong current had worked our
destruction. The Zina has run most of the
time between Machais and Boston for about
eighteen years. She was owned by Thomas
and Amos Boynton and William Longfellow,
one-quarter Of each p E. Donworth's estate
and L. L. Harmon of Marshfield, one-eighth
each. The vessel would hardly be valued at
over S1000 the freight at about $4,000, mainly
owned by traders and others in Machias on
which the loss falls heavily. Only one or two
of the traders had any insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17

STRAW Hats 10 cents up. Merry, halter
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
PROPOSALS FOR FUEL. FORAGE
AND STRAW.
Posr QUARrERMAsrER's OFFICE,

PoST QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE
lo9 High Street, BOSTON, MASS, May IA, 1879.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in trplicate addressed to
~ the undersigned will be received at this office,
until 12.1 O'Clock, p NJ, on the 18th day of June
1879, at which time and place they will be opened
in the presence of bidders, for furnishing and deliv
ering such Coal, Wood, Corn, Oats, Hay, Bran, and
Straw may be required during the fiscal year en-
ding June 30, 1880, at the Posts of Forts Warren
and Independence, Mass; Preble, Me-, and Boston
Mass,
Payment for the supplies depends upon q future
Appropriation for the purpose by Congress.
One copy OF this advertisement must be securely
attached to each triplicate proposal, and be men,
toned therein as comprising part of it.
Blanks for proposals and specifications containing
detailed information as to quantity and quality of
supplies required and full instructions to the man
of bidding and conditions be observed by bid
specifications must be securely attached to such
triplicate proposals and must be mentioned there
i'll as comprising part of it.
preference will be given to articles of domestic
production, conditions of price and quality being
equal.
The successful bidder will be required to enter
into written contract with the United States with
good and approved security i'll sum not to be less
than onefth, nor more than the entire value of the
fupplies bid for, as near can be ascertaned be-
forehand within thirty days after being notified of
the acceptance of his proposal.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes,
the Post Quartermaster, 159 High Street, Boston,
Mass.
The United States reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals.
A. S. K1MBALL, Captain and A. O. NJ, U. s.A
my17 d6t
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY,

BEFORE JUDGE BONNEN.
FRIDAY-Redman Thornton, complaint for
search and seizure, was sentenced to thirty days in
Jail.
Charles II. Wight of Otisfeld, upon an indictment
for an assault and battery upon Charles II. Smith,
was sentenced to pay fine of $75 and one-half
costs, amounting to S148. Fine and one-half costs
paid. G. tsff
State VS.. John Green. Indicted at this term for
an assault and battery upon child three and one
half years old. Respondent lives in Freeport. Tes-
timony and arguments closed The case will be
given to the jury this Saturday morning at nine
o'clock.
Haskell for State Ridlon for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17

Mr. Francis Worcester of Sullivan is report
ed as holding bonds for supposed mining land
covering 10000 acres.
A young man by the name of Fred Halo
way, on Orland Point, met with severe acci-
dent by the bursting of his gun last week
/ 1t injured his left hand badly as well as his
hip
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17
iNoBB1Esr Light Hats yet. Merry, halter.

ONLY ONE DOLLAR BETWEEN BOSTON AND
New YoRK.-The New York & New England
Railroad offers this unusual inducement to its
patrons between the two great cities The
boats are first class i'll all their appointments
and avoid all the rough weather experienced
on the outside routes. A card, with further in
formation may be seen in another column of
this DAVIS naner.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17

Mrs II. n. Randall of the American House
has in her possession three very old sermons.
The oldest is Rev. Mr.. Foxcroft's upon
Evangelic preaching, delivered i'll Boston,
October %, 1740. Another is Dr. Channey's
sermon delivered at the ordination of the Rev.
Pennell Bowen of the New South church in
Boston, April 30, 176G. Also DR. Tappan's
sermon delivered at Andoyer at the funeral
Of Lieutenant Governor Samuel Phillips
February 10, 1902
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-17

Totals. 263 3 23 242 5O3 248 5
AT yesterdays contest the teams were j.
Mcclellan and J. Collins for Maine; E. G..
Grover and III. A. Gorham for Massachusetts,
George Thurber and an unknown for Rhode
Island. The score stood at the close of the
walk as follows:
Maine, 329 miles laps.
Massachusetts,, 306 miles laps.
Rhode Island, 301 miles laps.
The Maine men made the following individ-
ual scores:
? Mcclellan, 81 miles.
Collins, "a miles 2 laps.
Parker of Saccarappa still leads the indi-
vidual score. Massachusetts, parties will
challenge the winners.