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The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Church Festivals.

The ladies of Congress Square Church will
hold fair and levee at the vestry, with a
bountiful supper, tomorrow and Thursday
evenings.
The ladies of St. Stephens, State street and
the First Baptist churches will all hold their
annual Christmas sales at their regular yes
tries Thursday evening.
The Swedenborgians gave an admirable en-
tertainment at the New Jerusalem church last
evening. There was excellent vocal and in
strumental music and very interesting essay
on Christmas
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
st. Lawrence st. Society Fair.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Adamsons Botanic Balsam.
Reichardt's Perfumes-3.
Carlton Kimball-2.
G. II. Lamson-3.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted-P. o. Box GIG.
Cyrus f. Dayis-2,
Wallet Lost.
State of Maine-2.
Buy Holiday Presents-George F. Nelson.
Wanted-Partner.
A Beautiful Christmas Gift. T. Millett.
Dress Reform Rooms-AIary E. Fairweather.
Lost-6S Deering Street.,
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Fine PAINTINGS

The collection Of paintings belonging to Mr..
Charles j. Schumacher, to be offered at auc-
ton at f. o. Bailey & Co.'S auction rooms
THURSDAY, at 10 a. IN. and 3 p. M, is very fine.
Among the artists represented are Harry
Brown, w. E. Norton, Scott Leighton, j. B.
Morse, j. 7. Fletcher, E. R. Howe, William
Schumacher and Chas. j. Schumacher. They
will be on exhibition today.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Correction.

The statement that King & Hall, of Oxford,
have sold out to King & Holmes, published re-
Gently in our list of business changes, is an
error. The fact is that King & Hall dissolved
the first of May, and since then the business
has been carried on by Silas e. King.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HOLIDAY GIFTS
Elegant Artistic !!
The Finest Art Goods
Ever Shown in Portland.
CYRUS Davis.
g ELNE. 1T
.,.kscfse ETo4o..savc E:,o Dsa4u~a E,.o,,;po
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Artists Materials Fine Picture Framing
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, IS. December IT, AID. 1879.
THUS is to give notice, that on the tenth
i day of December, A. D. 1879, Warrant in In.
solvency was issued by Nathan Cleaves, Judge OF
the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cumber-
land against the estate of
EDWARD w. HoDGSON, of Portland,
in said County, adjudged to be Insovent Debtor,
on his own petition, which petition was filed on
the tenth day of December, A. D. 1879, to
which date interest on claims is to be computed;
That the payment of any debts to or by said debt
or, and the delivery or transfer of any property by
him are forbidden by law;
That a meeting of the creditors of said debtor to
prove their debts and choose or more assignees
of his estate will be held at Court of Insolvency
to be holden at the Probate Court room in said
Portland, on MONDAY, the fifth day of JAN
uary A. d. 1880, 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., 1879-12-17

Nine years ago three routes were surveyed
for a railroad to Athens, one leading from
Hartand and two from Skowhegan, respec-
lively, via Cornville and East Madison Inc
project has slumbered, but now is revived by
the suggestion of a cheap narrow gauge, to
cost only q nominal sum.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

Messrs FL. f. Kurdish and FL. Deering
have been nominated by its president for
membership of the Natural History Society.
The Gallia of the Cunard Line, arrived in
New York yesterday morning. Mr. Stanley
T. Pullen, editor Of the PRESS, was a passenger.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

There will be meeting of the Washington Guards
Wednesday Evening, at IN O'Clock, at Republican
headquarters. Members are requested to be present
Per Order of T. M. GLENDENNING,
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

RAILROAD AcCDENT.-The express car on
the Pullman train from Boston last night
broke down while the train was coming round
the Y. The freight had to be transferred and
the train was delayed twenty minutes in con-
senuance
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

If you have cough resulting from sud-
den cold, procure AdanlSon's Botanic BdlSan1,
take one half to one teaspoonful three times
day, and your cough will cease. Trial bottles,
10 cents. dc17W&S&w
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

A little boy while trying to crawl between
two cars on Commercial street yesterday after
noon was badly jammed.
A boy named Palmer slipped upon the icy
sidewalk on Congress street yesterday after
noon and severely bruised his head and face.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

DR.. o. FITZGERALD will visit Portland Tues
day and Wednesday, the 10th and 18th until 5
o'clock p. M, this month, at the Falmouth
Hotel AT Bethel the 18th until noon.
dec15 DIT
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Deering Police Court.

BEFORE TRIAL JUSTICE MORRIS.
MoNDAY.-Wm. L. Erving. Single sale. Fined $50
and costs. Appealed.
Motley for State.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

NEW GOODS in the Jewelry line, Fine Cameo
and Mosaic Sets, Neck-chains, Lockets and
Pendants, Bracelets, &c., sc. G. Ii. Lamson,
POI Middle street. dc17WF&S3t
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoeG1N COUNTY.

A terrier dog, owned by Mr.. ID. 3. Lane OF
Prospect Hill, Auburn, was bitten by the
rabid dog that was recently killed at Barker
Mills. The terrier gave no indications OF ILL
ness until Sunday. when he suddenly struck a
bee line for tree and commenced to bite 1t
savagely. The dog then turned around and
attacked the house, making various attempts
to devour it. Mr.. Lane killed the dog at once
before he had done any mischief.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The boating association of Bowdoin College
held meeting Monday, and voted to instruct
its Secretary to correspond with Columbia,
Cornell and Wesleyan, to see if they will per-
nit Bowdoin to enter the race agreed upon
among themselves. There is great interest in
boating there, and good prospect of race with
the above named colleges. Eight men will go
into the gymnasium immediately, to traih Io 9I
the race. Senior and Junior exhibition will
take place next Thursday.
OXFORD COUNTY.
A few DAYS since man who gave the name
of George Durgin and hailed from Limerick
came to the house of Rev. John Stanley at
South Hiram. He was the most pitiful look
ing object that human eyes ever be held. He
had been out in the cold storm all night
without the least shelter from the cold raw
Winds He is a man "a years old and has been
more or less subject to fits for the last fifteen
years. His clothing was completely drenched,
and when he came to Mr.. Stanley's, he was
bare-headed, having his cap and boots under
his arm, one foot bare. His feet and hands
were badly frozen, and during the time he was
out he had cut and mangled his fee t, legs and
one wrist in most shocking and sickenlng
manner. There we're 2S gashes in his feet and
legs, some of them long and deep, leaving the
bone exposed. One of his wrists was cut
across to the bone, just grazing the main artery
of the arm. These cuts he no doubt inflicted
with his jack-knife. He is in very critical
condition.
Bryant's Pond has voted to erect building
125 feet long by AZ feet and two stories high,
for the use of Capt. Dearborn, as spool mill.
Capt. Dearborn, on his part, agreed to bring
his spool works to Bryant's Pond, and occupy
the building erected by the town.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Last Saturday Harry Davis of Eddington
Bend met with a serious accident while out
cunning. He was trailing his gun when the
piece was discharged, the shot taking effect in
his arm breaking one of the bones. The
wound was properly dressed and it is thought
the arm will be saved.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Nine years ago three routes were surveyed
for railroad to Athens, one leading from
Hartland and two from Skowhegan, respec-
lively, via Cornville and East Madison. The
project has slumbered, but now is revived by
the suggestion of cheap narrow gauge, to
cost only nominal sum-
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

THE most beautiful assortment of Lace
Fichues, Bows and Ties is at Carlton Kim
balls, 495 Congress street. dc17-2t
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

Buy your Christmas presents at Carlton
Krmball's, 495 Congress street. He has the
prettest goods and lowest prices. dc17-2t
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

The increasing demand for Reichardt's Ex-
tracts speaks well for these popular perfumes
Each odor is delicate and natural
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

SLIPPER and Ottoman patterns, towel racks,
foot rests and toilet cushions at % per cent,
discount for few days at Carlton KimbalPs
495 Congress street. dec16d2t
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

PRETTY genuine Amethyst Rings $3.50, at
Lamson's, POI Middle street. dc17WF&S3t
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
A Grand Scheme.
THE DRY DOCK PROPERTY TO BE
TRANSFORMED.

New Elevators to be Erected, Wharves,
Storehouses, and a Grand Railroad
Junction Built.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
Attention Washington Guards.

CHEW JAcKsoN's BEST Sweet Navy Tobacco
de28S&Ww1y
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

REIcHARDT's Perfumes surpass all others in
quality and price. Sold by George G. Frye.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

BEAUTIFUL line of Garnet Rings at Lam
sons, POI Middle street. dc17WF&S3t
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

A homely, old fashioned perfume
is Lavender, yet delightly refreshing and in
MIGRATING. 1t can be found in no purer form
than in j. & Z. ATKINsoN's genuine Mitcham
Lavender dec13S&W
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17

A NEW perfume Reichardts Opopoxax.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
PULPIT AND PLATFORM.


SWELL LECTURE.
Prof Morse while in Japan was commanded
to deliver lecture on Evolution to members
of the Royal Family and the court. A
thousand dollars were expended in fitting up
the hall and the buildings for servants, horses,
&c. A translator repeated in japanese what
the Professor said in English. His royal au-
dience listened patiently while he told them
that they were evolved from lower animals;
their religion teaches them they came from
the SUM- The lecture was reported in a
Japanese newspaper and glowing eulogies
were pronounced on the great Professor and
his learned audience.
Our readers are reminded that the Professor
lectures tonight at City Hall before the
Society of Natural History.
CHAPLAIN McCABE.
OF Chaplain McCabe who lectures in City
Hall tomorrow night on "The bright side Of
life in Libby prison." it is said that he is
humorist, an orator anda forcible and pleasin 6
speaker, having the power to carry his hearers
from uproarious laughter into tears of symp a.
thy and sorrow, then, filling them with
patriotism and love of country, will bring
forth an involuntary outburst of cheers from
his audience over beautiful and eloquent
reference to some historic deed, the recollec-
lions Of which well up in every patriotic hoart
and find common response from every lip.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-17
JEE:WEL-Ry

Black Garnet and Whitby
Jet is now i'm great demand.
We have made a speciality
of these goods and offer a
desirable assortment at
moderate prices. Also re-
liable qualities in plated
Neck Chains, Bar Pins. Gulf
Pins, Ear Drops, sc. In our
Gents Department we show
a line OF Sleeve Buttons,
Scarf Pins and Rings une-
Qualed i'm variety and price.
Owen, Moore & Co.,
sos AND 5O7 CONGRESS ST:
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-02-07
Poisonous Stockings.

A dyer writes to New York paper as
follows: So much has been said about
dyed stocking poisoning, which remarks
have been confined entirely to the medi-
cal profession, that few words from a
dyer may not be out of place. 1t does
not appear as if any of the gentlemen
have given the matter any really practi-
cal test in the way of chemical analysis,
simply relying upon mere guess-work.
After many investigations the writer has
concluded that in the cases where bright
anniline shades are desired, acids (prin-
cipally sulphuric acid) are used to de-
velop and brighten the colors, and the
simple cause of so much trouble lies in
the fact that the acids ave not been
rinsed out properly. When the stock
ings are worn, perspiration releases the
acid, which causes irritation of the skin,
and continued wearing naturally causes
the inflammation complained of. Again,
if the stockings are (through an econo-
mical notion of the DYER not properly
secured, they will crack off and color
the feet, which, without the acid, is
perfectly harmless. In concluding, l
can add this simple caution. Always
wash them in soap and water before
wearing. This will neutralize all acids
in the yarn and render the Objectionable
colored stockings perfectly safe to wear.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-02-07
The Plague in Russia,

The origin of the plague, which is
making such terrible ravages in Russia,
is clearly traced in the Astrakhan CORE
spondence of the London GoJos. The
epidemic appeared in the Cossack vii
lage of Vetlyan-Stanitza soon after the
return of two Cossack regiments from
the war in Asia Minor, and was very
likely brought over with their old
clothes and rags. 1t is we'll known that
there were many cases OF typhus in these
regiments during the war, but it has also
been ascertained that during their return
homeward no one was attacked by the
disease. Prior to their homeward march
the Cossacks' clothes and other effects
we're disinfected and well smoked; but
probably the men did not expose all
their rags and booty to that process, and
thus many articles remained infected.
The report regarding the appearance Of
typhus was received by the Cossack au-
thorities toward the end of November.
An army surgeon was at once dispatched
to Vetlyanka. He returned with the
news that there was no typhus, but that
there were slight attacks of ague and
tebricula. Several days passed by, when
suddenly the news was brought Of fright
full mortality in the Stanitza. From
fifteen to twenty persons died every day,
among population of 600. By Decem'
ber 10th the mortality had increased
There died, among the rest, the doctor
of the Astrakhan regiment; the priest
met with the same fate, his wife anG
chill 1ren running away from fear. Sew
eral of the local chiefs were also attack
ed. The Cossack population were seizeo
with panic: they ceased to approach
the sick, and feared to bury the dead
1t is reported that the dead bodies lay
for days in the streets, with slight GOV
ering of hay thrown over them. At last
the inhabitants reached the conclusion
that the disease was not typhus, but th'
plague.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-02-07
Words Of Wisdom.

There are two kinds of ambition, that
which has specific object-the ambi-
tion OF practical men-and that which is
general-the ambition of dreamers.
What power there is in innocence |
whose very helplessness is its safeguard
in whose presence even passion himself
stands abashed, and stands worshiper
at the very altar he came to despoil.
One who is injured ought not to re-
turn the injury, as the multitude think;
for on no account can it be right to dc
injustice. Therefore, it is not right tc
return an injury, or to do evil to any
man, however we may have suffered
from him.
Let us not listen to those who think
we ought to be angry with our enemies,
and who believe this to be great and
manly. Nothing is more praiseworthy,
and nothing more clearly indicates q
great and noble soul, than clemency anC
readiness to forgive.
No enjoyment, however inconsidera
BILE, is confined to the present moment.
A man is the happier for life from hav.
ing made once an agreeable tour, q
lived for any length of time with pleas.
ant people, or enjoyed any considerable
interval of innocent pleasure.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-02-07
To YOuRg Men.

Do not work for fame. Work TO do
good, Qualify yourself to do all the
good it is possible for you to do. In
prove the mind. Acquire stores of
knowledge, and use that knowledge to
benefit mankind. Fame will come if
you merit it. II you do not merit it,
you may seek it till you go to your grave,
and never grasp it. Have definite OBJ
ject. Let that be worthy one-a
philanthropic one, If possible. March
steadily forward-not daily, but haurly
toward the object you have in view.
No matter what obstacles are to he
scaled, never yield till you are victori.
GUS. Men who work for fame, never
get it. 1t comes. if at all, because it is
merited; because of superior qualitica-
tions exercised in the discharge Of duty;
because OF noble deeds done FOR human
ity-and, in hundred other ways, be-
cause OF work done meriting it.
The only way to gain fame is to do
something worthy of it--but do not do
that something to win it. If sought for
in that way, it will avoid your grasp
like an apparition. - COleman's Rural
World
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-02-07
W Pith and Point"

The careful man is scarcely ever full
of care.
OF the most vital importance-The
breath of life.
Boast not of your pedigree. Ten to
one if they did agree.
Far better to hang round sensible
girl than street corner.
You may have troops of friends with
out belonging to the cavalry.
The man who polished the suit of
armor made clean breast of it.
Prudence may be slow coach, but
its running gear is always in the best OF
order.
A bad memory has soothed many a
mans conscience, even if it did fail to
save reputation.
Some men are very fond of wearing
medals and badges, which are often the
only marks OF merit to be found about
them, -NesO York NetOS,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-02-07
How a Man Feels with His Head Off.


1t is considered on all sides that the
body does not feel one instant after de.
capitation-fo for the brain being the seat
of sensation to the whole frame through
the nedium OF the spinal marrow, every
part OF the body beneath the point at
which the latter may be divided must
be deprived of feeling. But it by no
means follows that the head is deprived
of sensation Immediately after decapita-
tion, nor that it may not retain its con-
sciousness, and, like the head of the
Iriah knight who was killed by Saladin
in the holy war, get up and declare that
it was never cut off by so sharp cimeter
before-nor, like that of the assassin
Legare, swear roundly at the executioner
for not keeping a keener axe; but it is
quite impossible that it may be troubled
with very serious reflection upon the
irrevocability of its fate, and the awful
ness of its deprivation. In support of
this unpleasant theory many facts are
adduced, with grave vouchers for their
authenticity. Among others is the un-
fortunate Queen of Scots, whose lips
continued to move in prayer for at least
quarter of an hour after the execu.
tioner had performed his duties. Wilt
states that having put his mouth to the
ear of decapitated criminals head and
called by name, the eyes turned to the
side from whence the voice came; and
the fact is attested by Fontanelle, Mo-
gore, GuiIlotine, Nauthe and Aldint.
On the word murder" being called in
the case of a criminal executed for that
crime at Coblentz, the half-closed eyes
opened wide with an expression of re-
proach on those who stood around.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-02-07
The Slain.

The Slain.
GOOD EVENING.
When night comes creeping slowly down the
hills,
And day, with all its brooding cares, is done,
What joy the bosom of the young man thrills
When two crowd into sleigh not big enough
for one.
GOOD MORNING.
How breaks the rosy dawn, with memories
blessed
or happy visions lasting all night through
OF clustering dreams his pillow lightly pressed,
Ofhopes that brighten with the morning new.
GOOD GRACIoUsl
How silently and grim the livery man
Extends the bill for "that ere horse an
sleigh !"
How vanquished hopes his eyes no longer scan,
While brooding sorrow bids the world, "Good
day!'
r. j. Blrdette.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-02-07
OAs essex County Aerald.
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Its large local subscription list makes this
newspaper q most valuable advertising medium.
Advertising space can be secured at reasonable
rates. OoTrespondence.solic Orders from
respectable and responsible sources receive
prompt attention. The publisher endesvors to
make the investment OF his advertising patrons
Teturn them large profit.
Agents allowed reasonable commissions on
subscriptions and orders for advertising Per-
sons Of integrity and capacity, only, ne' apply
for agencies.
Items Of local news and contributions Of
general interest always acceptable. Cores
pondents must inclose full name and address,
not necessarily for publication, but az a guar
antee OF good faith. The editor does not
necessarily identify himself with the views x
pressed by his correspondents.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-28

have been subjected to the lawless control OF
the annual pashas from Constantin0ple,, who
have come among them only TO enrlch tnem-
selves, and plumber them for the uses OF the
Porte-men of sensual appetltes, brutal In
stincts, Ignorant base and venal, and who
look on Christians with the same contempt
as they do upon keukeps or dogs, an epithet
they generally use when speaking of the pro-
fessors Of Christianity. Recently the Porte
has manifested strong indlsposition to con-
though a party to 1t by its own formal
agreeonent. Less than its stipulations,
the Greeks will not accept Public opinion
will not permit the Hellenic govern
ment. to make any concession or CON-
promise. Either all or nothing or
may put 1t In more exact language. "either
war or peace" Unless the great powers
coerce the Porte, a conflict between Greece
and Turkey Is inevitable. The latter Is 80
much weakened by the disasters Of the re-
cent war, that 1t Is doubtful Ii 1t can set as
many men In the field as Greece The stand
ing army of Greece is about $4,000, but there,
Is considerable reserve and q national guard
composed of all the enrolled active men OF
the kingdom, well armed and disciplined, fre-
Quently exercised, full OF martial ardor and
ready at the first tap of the drum to march
against their hereditary enemy, the Turk
These forces can furnish about 1000 SOL
diers OF the best qualities. Thrown into
the Turkish provinces In any considerable
lorce, tney Wouiu Ialse lne Wnoie couuuy
around them. Montenegro, 1t must be re-
membered, is free and strong, with aug
meIted territory; Servia and Roumania are
independent, and Bulgaria virtually SO; each
and every one with well-organized armies,
and with q common hate against common
enemy. Unless the signataries of the Berlin
treaty compel the Porte to respect its pro-
visions, all the liberated provinces may join
In an effort to wrest what remains of its pos
sessions In Europe from its grasp, and the
Oriental question may take a more compli
Gated aspect than ever.