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The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE ROSSINI CLUB.

THE ROsSINI CLUB
The Rossini Club dedicated their new hall 10
Joses block, Exchange street, last evening,
with public concert, the first they have given
for many months. The beautiful hall-which
has been described in these columns-was filled
to OVERLOOKING with as cultured az audience as
Portland ever assemblies on such an occasion,
and the spacious ante.room accommodated a
great many for whom there was not room 10
the main apartment. The stage presented a
very attractive appearance with the assemble
beauty for when Portland is famous, and the
pretty scenery, which harmonized with the
elegant evening toaIettes of the club,
The concert was ore of The best with which
the society has favored our citizens There
wac, perhaps, rather more of the serious than
the light and sparkling in the composition of
the programme, more of the grave than the
gay, and perhaps IL was On that account-ap,rt
from the merit which so fairly earned the en-
thusiasm they created-that Mics Dadwelfs
Scotch ballad, followed by Campana's son
beautiful night" (which she gave as an eucors),
forming an exception to the preceding arrange
ment of the music of the evening, seemed to
especially sat sly the ear and round out the
concert Not only was the lady's fins voice
heard TO especial advantage, but to the simple
pathos of the former, with It's telling ursm attic
force, succeeded the bright, airy song of Cam
paud Win uuc eu6C6 Announcer admirable
number in the programme was MISS B-yaat's
artistic rendering of Donizettl's 'Oh milo Fer
nando" 1t was very artistically sung, with
clearsenunciation, and the richness of her lower
notes gave a colorinx to the music that few
amateurs impart. Miss Bartlett also sang the
scena and aria from "Der Freischutz' with fine
eft ct, and Mrs GJudy Is always excellent.
The Instrumental numbers were all ad mira-
bly, rendered, and Miss O'Brion responded to
an encore; all the ladies who partcip .ted fully
sustained the reputation they have acquired 10
the past Tbs concerta VOC Il MUSIC was salts
factory. and Misses Mike and bod well re-
pesled their duett, LA Pescd." Miss O'Briou
accompanied with TASTE anu expression.
PROF. GOLDBERG.
Prof Goldberg, the illusionst, who gave some
private seances at the Falmouth Hotel some
time ago, at which many Portland gentlemen
were present, will give public entertainment
at Portland Theatre, Sunday uighf, introducing
transmission of thought "hsrmony Of mind"
and Psychological experiences.
ADAMS CONCERT.
A number of Mr.. G. W. Adams friends gave
him complimentary concert at Grand Army
Hall last night. 1t was a very pleasant air,
and dance appropriately closed the even ing 8
eDtf r,ainment.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31
A Mystery UnrayelIed.

Inc other night as we'll known business
man was on his way home, about II o. M, be
noticed man walking on Congress street, in
front OF him, carrying large bag over his
shoulder. The night was still, and nobody
else but the two on the street. When they
reached Green street the merchant thought he
heard the half-smothered cry of child pro-
ceedine from the bag. He could hardly believe
his ears, but again and again the cry was re.
peated. AT the head of High street, a friend
Joined the merchant, and to him the merehau
communicated his suspicion. A little farther
on they determined to solve the mystery. O.e
OF the two stepped up to the stranger-wbo
was hard looking charact r,-aud asked him
what he had in his bag. He replied that it was
nobody's business "Theu," said The gentle.
man, "we shall make it cur business"
What authority have you,'' said the strapg-
er?
"None," replied the gentleman, 'excep t that
we do not mean to have any crime committed
If we can help it,
The gentleman made grab for the bag, and.
as he did 50, the stranger struck him blow.
At the same sine his friend rushed forward
and was seized by the stranger. While the
two were struggling together the merchant
seized the bag, opened it aud liberated-a very
sorry looking, rum pied hen! The ny stery was
unravelled, but at what cost Tbs twain left
suddenly with the happy cons ,iousness, how
ever, that they had done their duty
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Canceiiing stamps.

The deputy collector Of Internal revenue re-
ports that he meets with no opposition in can
ceiling cigar Stamps, and that little objection i.
made and that only 10 the country where the
law is not fully understood. Iu many cases he
finds boxes on which the stamps have not bseo
cancelled, not from any desire to eva lie the law
but because it is supposed partial obliteratiou
of the stamp is suficieut,or that the wavy lines
on the stamp constitute cancelliug BIZ govern
ment.
In this connection it is stated some peo,ls
would be surprised to learn bow mean some
people can be. The law requires that every
Stamp on bank check shall b. cancelled by
the maker of the check, although 10 most Gas
1t is done by the banks, and some men OF
means actually place their initials alone on the
stamps and when the check is returned take il
off and use it on another to save two cents
There are parties who do not have stamps en-.
graved in the body of the checks. One of these
check frauds 10 this district was worth 5000, OOC
and was compromised with the government fol
S2000
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Malice II us mess Notes.

Basin ess at Benny Eagle is said to be lively;
all the mills are running on foil time. A large
amount Of 'imber is bel ng drawn to the place
for A. & e. b. Usher, and 1. l.. Came.
Immense quantities of oil cloths have been
sent from Hallowell by rail during the past
week-sev n car loads from Sampson s. Sons
factory alone.
The Biddeford Pool fishermen ere getting a
good haul every day, and Holsters are plenty
and business brisk.
Five hundred carloads OF granite were
shipped from Jay last year.
A large amuuut of smells are being caught
on the river between Bangor and Winter port,
and carried to the Boston market.
j. 81. Robinson & Co. have lately been cut
ting some four or five hundred tons of ice a
day from the Kenduskeag, They employ
twenty meu aud SIX horses. The Katahdiu Ice
Company is now cutting about 290 tons day
at Orono, which is carried to Bangor. 1t is
about twenty inches thick and of excellent
quality.
The Katahdin Iron Co. have recently con-
tracted to deliver fit cen hundred tous of their
Oh arcoal pig iron to one of the steel works In
Pennsy for the manufacture of Bssse-
mer eel.
The Harley homestead at Sheepscos Br idge
says the Lincoln News was b,ught by Hon. L.
7. H)bson of Wiscassst and f. L. Carney Of
that place. Mr.. Fl bison has on it large crew
of men and teams, cutting the pine and hem.
lock timber, AMI has already cut some two
hundred thousand feet of logs.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31
STATE NEWS
FRANKLIN COUNTY.


TIE Norm Il School at Farming ton has thus
FIR bad more than 1400 students, of which
numb-r 1893 have graduated, and more than
1000 have done good. service in the common
schools of the state of Maine. 1t never was
more successful than at the present time.
a. A. Dyer of New Sharon, Sheriff of Frank
liu County, has made the following appoint
ments: RAnsford Norcross of Farmineton
of Phillips, James f Worthy of Strong, Ed.
ward p Davis of Farmington, e. F. Couant
of Temple Gilbsrs Miller of Wilton, Deputy
Sheriff.,
The Harrington Reform Club celebrated
their third anniversary Cd Tuesday, and it was
a very interesting affair.
KNOX COUNTY.
Oar Vina,haven correspondent writes that q
fire broke out in the Granite Hotel at that
place, Monday moruing. IL being calm, and
the engine promptly on hand, the hotel was
saved. Loss not known.
KENNEBEO COUNTY.
There are 100 candidates for the position of
State Librarian.
Rev. A. L Park pastor of the Congregational
church, who has formerly received salary of
$1,000, recently announced to his people that
owing to the stringency of the times aud the
reduction of the cost of living, he should take
but $1,000 for his services the past year.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth G..
Thing of I'll 4llowell took place at the residence
of Capt s. G Cox Wed nesday afternoon. She
lacked hut four months of reaching the mature
age of 80 years, and her strength and faculties
were remarkably preserved until a few days
| before her death.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31
A WINTER PASSAGE.
The Experiences OF the Quebec.

The steamer Quebec, of the Dominion L!ue,
arrived at o'clock yesterday morning, but
anchored in the stream, where she remained
Until noon yesterday when she came up to the
wharf. The kilograms to the PRESS from Hal
flax have already informed our readers of the
injuries she received in her upper works, loss
of boats, &c., and also her after misfortunes
in Halifax harbor. When she came to the
wharf yesterday she presented hard appear
ancs with all the steering-gear, water. tanks,
ventilators and chartroom gone, the bridge
and ratings started, the sides of the Wheel
house washed out, and the sides of the ship
and rigging covered with ice. The Quebec
had been q days on the passage to Portland
including the delay at Halifax.
Capt. Dale's log-book states sea stove the
wheel house and carried away the steering
gear on the 9th, another two boats, two water
tanbs, sails and ventilators. Tackles were got
on the tiller, and q portion of The wreck was
Cleared. In doing this, 8. Jones, the quarter.
master, was hurt. Soon another sea carried
away the relieving chains and tackle on the
tiler, causing the rudder to knock about ire
mendously and smashing the screw belonging
to the steering gear A following sea stove the
upper deck matches and smashed another boat
The rudder, which had been secured, again
broke adrft, aud after considerable trouble was
secured with heavy chains
On the 10th, every remaining thing on deck
was started and the deck stove 10 one or two
places. The steering-eear was third time
carried away. The mizzen mast was set and
the ship hove to. At midnight of that day the
gale was at its height Seas broke over the
ship continually, dashing spray to the mast
heads. Everything that could 60 was gone
about deck. The bridge was stove and the
steering and engine telegraph damaged
The next day was repetition of the pre-
cediDg, except that a steamer and bark bound
eastward were sighted On the next two days
the weather was little more moderate They
steered with the tackle and steam winch, going
much of The time at half speed.
On the 18th a sea stove and Quilted the chart
room, and nearly washed man overheard.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

Jacob Bailey died of consumption on W. ed
nesday, 23d inst. His sister, Mrs. Mary
Lunt, whose home is in West Brunswick, died
on the 9th inst. The funeral will bs at her
residence, Feb. 1st, at O'CLOCK p. 10.
George Bibber broke his leg while coastine
down the bill near the residence of DR.. w. s.
D,ly. The doctor was called, responded
promptly and attended to his il jaries.
The schooner G. S. Allen, Capt. Prout, has
made several successful fishing voyages this
winter. Some of the best fishermen of this
place are among her crew.
Capt. David Bibbar, retired sbipmaster,
has crew of wood choppers at work in his
woods. BE intends TO put two hundred cords
of soft wood on the landing before the spring
opens. p
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PULPIT AND PLATFORM.

NOTES.
Hon. d. I'll. Thing of Mt. Vernon, Master of
the Maine State Grange, will address the mem-
beers of the Presumpscot Grange at Arcana
Hall, nex' Saturday, at p. N. All farmer,
whether members of the order or not, are in
vited to attend. Mr.. Thug will lecture at
Grange Hall, Gorham, Saturday evening
Tonight at thu regular weekly Gc-euback
m etlog at Congress Hall, Mr.. E r Pierce of
Auburn will speak on National Banks and
the Currency Question:" Every business man
is invited to be present.
TIL, Secood Parish pulpit will b9 supplied on
Sunday bV Rev S. P. Fay of the Hammond
street church, Bangor, who will conduct the
monthly preparatory service in the ves,ry this
evening.
R-v: Father Wissel, G. S. S. R., of Boston, is
to deliver a lecture next Sunday evening at
City Hall for the benefit of the orphans ii 8
theme will be the s'Catholic church and the
American Republic Is will be remembered
that Fsther W ssel conducted the mission Civ
en- at the Cathedral of the linn acnlats Concep-
ton, some time ago, and all who heard hiu
then, viii! be only too happy to have an oppor-
tunltg of listening to him on this occasion and
at the same time contribute to a most worthy
object. Tickets can be had at 7. P. McGowan's
book store.
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Bri If .JOsfings.

The Portland Company are building two por-
gle steamers for New York parties This will
make six ordered this winter.
Fine day. Mercury zero at sunrise, but the
temperature rose rapidly, and stood at 800 at
noon wind west.
The Cumberland Farmers Club will bold
their Annual supper Wednesday evening, Feb.
9th, 1879. Supper hour, O'Clock.
By the breaking Of rope attached to the
Quebec yesterday four men were knocked over
but escaped injury.
Yesterdays PRESS contained an item that
Miss Maggie Campbell met with severe acct
dent at Burnham s. Morril's, Tuesday. Miss
Campbell writes us that our informant's state.
ment was false
The Senate committee on patents at WASH
ington heard the arguments for an extension
of the patent of John Wioslow Jones of Port
land, Me-, for an Improved method Of canning
green corn yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

The Storer College Jubilee Singers gave en-.
tertanments in Weston Hall on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. They vera we'll patron
lied.
Gen. Chamberlain will deliver the next lee
ture in the S. L. & G. course.
A number of scholars from this village will
attend the Gorham Normal School.
Silver wedding at E. A. DurIelps, Cumber-
land Mills Oh Wednesday evening. A large
party of friends assembled, aud the gifts were
numerous and beautiful.
An agent for the History of Cumberland
County secured 38 subscribers in this town.
The Reform Club have engaged new room
on Main street.
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Fnhuman mr.. a.mrnt of CbiId.

A Yarmouth correspondent sends Us the par
ticulArs of the inhuman treatment of an orphan
child, bat three years Of age, by John anc
Louisa Green of Fteeport, to whose care it bat
been entrusted. These parties were brough
before Trial Justics Humphrey, where it wa
shown hat f., infantile bad habits the chile
was beaten with a lath, that had nail in it.
with such force as to bring blood, and thei
placed in a pail of water and scrubbed most
severely. Opportunity was afforded the pri.
on-rs to testify in their own behalf, but they
declined. and were put under 5000 bonds
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31
BOwdOin College.

The day of prayer for colleges was observed
here today by special religious meetings in the
college buildings, and sermon in the ohape
delivered by Rev. Mr. Fem of Portland. The
preacher delivered an able sermon which was
attentlvely listened to by the students present.
The gymnasium presents a very lively ap.
pearance nov as the boating and base ball men
are hard at work, and a number engaged in
special training for the springs athletic sports.
rhe "Dorics' bring out couple of plays Sat
urday evening, and the orchestra is giving con-
certs 10 different towns in the state.
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PeFsOs al,

Holske won the Walking match in Boston in
8 hourse So minutes 134 seconds. Toole came
in second u miles behind the winner.
By accident Mrs. Moulton's rame was sub
stituted for Mrs. Mosher's ia the account of TIT
Woodford's Corner concert in yesterday
PRESS.
Alderman Haseltine will leave for Washing.
ton today where he will endeavor to HAYS a
post offi % located at the Fresoo Gold Mining
Co.'s camp, in Southern California and then
proceed TO Fresno to take up his residence
-Four men hired by Mr. Haseltine, left for Fres
no yesterday via Portland and Rochpstsr.
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Accidenfa

The father of Mr.. Schlotterbsck was severely
injured at Woodford's Corner Daering, yes
terdsy.
Last evening hore attached to pung stand
Central Railroad, took fright at the Lewiston
train aud ran away. crossing the track directly
10 front of the Augusta out train following
The engine struck the horse Cnjuriog HIM sc
severely he had to be Immediately kiled), and
smashed the puug.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

WHILE the essential feature of Pratt's Astral
Oil IL absolute safety, it should also be remem-
bered that it is of no less value on account of
its illuminating qualities, giving as it does the
clearest, steadiest and most mellow light posi-
BILE. w. W. Whipple & Co., 81 Market Square,
Portland, are the agents.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31
A ReDIy 10 "schoo,mastery

Sheriff Dresser requests US to say in answer
to the false iDsiL uations or intimations of the
Argus correspondent, 'Schoolmaster," that he
never for the last OF any other six months re.
ceived $500, or half that sum, for the use of his
team by the county; aud that he never received
one cent benefit for carting prisoners between
the Jail and the court. Any tax payer can
satisfy himself of the falsity of such statenen
By calling on the county treasurer
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

THE OCEAN HoUsE.-The Ocean House at
Caps Elizabeth. will bs opened this afternoon
for ten days, for tha accommodation of sleigh
ing parties. There has b-en great desire for
a rendezvous at some convenient distance from
the city for such parties, and Col. Nichols his
finally decided, contrary to his intention, to
omen the hon sa
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Presumpscot Park Association.


The adjourned meeting of the Presumpscot
Park Association was held yesterday afternoon,
and the following officers elected for the ensu-
ing year:
President-Dr. S Il. Tewksbury
Vice Presideu'-Wm. G. Davs.
Treasurer-C. w Bray.
Clerk-John @. Smal.
Drectors-S. HI. Tewksbury, W. G. Davis,
Geo Burnham, Jr., w. Fl. Anderson, and
Ammi Whitney
REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-Che following
transfers OF real estate were recorded 10 this
county yesterday:
Deeriug-Margsret E Clevel ct 81. 10 Simeon
Wells, lsnd and buildings.
Brunswick-Ezra B bier to Francis O. Jor.
dap, land aud boildiogs on Pearl street.
Hsrpswsli-J. L. Smith to Nathan Cleaves,
lot of land.
Freeport-N. d. Center ct al. to Methodist
Episcopal church, lot of land.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

Mr. EDIIOR:-A cle k in store finds sum
Of money under such circu distances that it il
certain it belongs to no one 10 the store 1t is
duly advertised but is not claimed. To whom
does il boDoraby o. lawfully belo pg--to thu
fad.r, or to the proprietors?
We believe the Massachusetts Courts have
decided the ownership in such case belongs to
the finder,
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31
GOrhaln.

The funeral of Rev. DR.. Will m Warren will
take place from his late residence 10 Gorham
this morning al 10 O'3lock, The memorial ser
vice will take place at the Coogreg ational
church Sunday morning. Rev. DR.. Hamlin of
Bangor, and other clergymen will take part
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

An OK, belonging to Mr.. G. French of Far
mingdale, died Monday night with all the
symptoms of hydrophobia The animal was in
great agony, frothing at the mouth and biting
by mad dog about month ago.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Mrs. Joan Hervey, an Andover lady, aged
~, died recently. Looking over her effects 102
pairs OF stockings, which she had knit and
slowed away were found. There were also
found $l35 10 money, four sets of furs and
numerous other articles.
PIscATAoUIs COUNTY.
Measles are preyalling in Dover. In one
neighDorb0od there are l6 cases.
PENoBscoT COUNTY
Steamer Katahdin has been receiving repairs
and Improvements, having had new boilers put
in and several new state-rooms added. As
soon as her renovation is completed she will
take her place on the route, and the Cambridge
Will 10 turn undergo all necessary repairs.
SOMERSET CoONTY.
In school district in Pishons' Ferry are
four meD, each one over six feet in hee hit.
rhese four men and one woman weigh IL 90
pounds.
WALDO COUNTY.
The Belfast Journal says: More than five
years ago, when in the field, bug flew into
and renamed in the ear of Silas Storer of Nor
rill Vinegar was administered to kill the IT,
sect, the pain ceased, and in short time the
event was almost forgotten. Daring an illness
last week the bug dropped from the ear of Mr..
St0rer.
A shocking accident occurred in Liberty last
week. Mrs. Baker. a lady 81 years old and
helpless from paralysis, was tied into chair
and placed 10 front of an open fire. Her
dsughter-in-law left her alone few minutes
and ran out to neighbors. When she return
ed she found her mother burned and charred
corpse, her clothes having taken fire from
sparks. The char was burned from beneath
her, the clothes consumed and hole burned
through the floor.
IN GENERAL.
1t is said that seven horses from Maine have
been added to tn 80 list in 1878. They are
Shadow (formerly Ayer) Camors, j. g. Morrill,,
Iron Age, Cora f.. Peaceful and Careless Boy.
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superior Court.

JANUARY CRIMINAL TERM, 1879, BoNNEY, J
PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-Tbe court was occupied during the
forenoon in making assignments, hearing trustee
disc sures and dsposing of interlocutory matters.
ijourned until Saturday morning, at which time
the Prescott case will be argued,
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

CHANGE OF TRAINs.-The Maine Central
train from Bangor arriving 10 the afternoon,
will have its time table changed sooa so as to
arrive at the came time as during last summer
The time of trains for the east will remain un-
altered
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

THIS day We offer fine assortment of
Ladies' Cotton Underwear from one of the
best manufacturers 10 New Eogland.
jau29itf VICKERy 81 LEIGHToN
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

Spring brings the blossoms. Autumn brings
the fruit-and also serious colds, etc., for which
nothing superior to Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup
? has ever been offered to the public. It always
cures.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

They cure all diseases of the Stomach, Bow
els, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys and Urin-
airy Organs, and $500 will be paid for case
theS Will DOT cure or help, or for any thing i'm
pure or injurious in them-Hop Bitters. Test
it: See Truths or Proverbs" asother COL
umn. ian27d&W1w
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31
THE
ADVANTAGE
OF HAVING A
Maine forfeiture Law Policy
IN THE
Union Mutual Life Ins. Co,
OF MAINE.

In 1864 and 1865, Capt Charles L Gardiner ofChel-
sea, Mass. insured in the Union Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company of Maine, for $4,000. on two ordinary
Life Policies, payable at death provided the prem
iums were paid annually, according to the terms of
the contract.
On the I'd day of july 1877, Capt. Gardiner had his
policies changed to the form now used by the Com
pany, which gives the benefit of the Maine Non-fr-
feituIe Law
On the 18th day of September, 1877, he sailed from
Boston as master of the good ship "Iceland" on a
voyage to Calcutta. The ship and all board were
lost at sea. The premiums due July ~, 1877, and
August 3, 1871 were not paid, and by the terms Of
the original policies this would have worked for
fixture of the entire Insurance; but under the new
policies which had been gratuiteusly offered by the
company, the insurance would have been continued
in force more than three years, until November,
1880, notwithstanding the non-payment of the prem
iums due in 1877 and the fact Of the death being
tablished to the satisfaction Of the company the full
amount of the policies was pail on the goth day
October, S7s.
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

The Maine Central Railroad will not receive
freight at freight house in this city after five
clock p m. ia16.tf
The Portland daily press., 1879-01-31

STEAMER ELEANoRA will leave for New
York his afternoon.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Observation-Disclosures Church.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Pratt's Astra Oil.
Steamer Eleanora.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Something New-C. ID. B. Fisk g. Co.
Wanted-630 Congress st.
Iost-U. Hotel
Nurse and Housekeeper-H. NJ Smiths.
Administrators Sale-Heory Hutchins.
Ocean House A j. Nichols.