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The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
Brief Jottings.

Pleasant yesterday. Mercury GO at sunrise,
61o at noon; wind northwest.
The Board of Aldermen have seen that the
voting lists are properly prepared.
The Forest City yesterday brought bell for
the Pencil Institute at Gray, weighing 600
pounds
''Scotty'' who was sentenced to State Prison
for robbery, two years ago, has escaped from
that institution.
Portland members can go on the GIG a. M
train to-day to attend the field day of the
Maine Historical Society at Wiscasset.
A large excursion from Massachusetts, will
come over the Boston & Maine and Eastern
roads to-day bound over the Grand Trunk for
Canada.
Capt. Alvin Hall of Falmouth has purchased
five third-seconds of the brig Carrie Bertha of
the heirs of the late Capt. E. d. Lane of
Yarmouth.
Forest City Lodge, I. o. G. T., has changed
its night of meeting to Wednesday evening,
Mission Hall, Williams Block, and cordially
invite all Good Templars to visit them
The Republican of Ward Seven will raise a
Davis flag this evening at 7.45. 1t is hoped
that the Hon. Julius C. Burrows of Michigan
will be present and address the meeting.
Ward Five had large, enthusiastic and
interesting meeting at the Republican head
quarters last night. The attention of the
Republicans of Ward -Four is called to the
notice of a meeting tonight, published else
where,
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

Saws a writer 'True education is the prin
cipal means to this end (happiness), and in the
kindergarten we have the beginning of true
education
What is this new method of education in
which those interested in matter OF such inn
portance so firmly believe? One of their first
statements is, that education does not begin
arly enough. Far too early, however, book
education in school, where children are Kept In
unhealthy confinement, learn not to think and
act for themselves, Contracting habits oil III
dolence, physically and mentally, thereby,
where the individual needs of child cannot
be attended to on account of the large number
of children, and where the influence and inn
pressions cannot be as carefully watched over
as in loving home. The early years are the
most impossible ones of life. The first impress
sions received are the strongest and most last
ing 1t is of most Importance then that those
first given should be clear and correct Cannot
one remember some early impression which
has had an influence upon the whole life? The
impressions made upon the young mlhd'
strengthening OF weakening mental activity,
have Just as much effect upon the intellectual
development. In the kindergarten the child
will be trained to goodness by teaching the
true and good and making opportunities for
the moral powers. The exercise of faculty IS
necessary to promote growth, the mind is ex,
ercised that it may grow; likewise the moral
nature is exercised that it may grow.
In the kindergarten the individual needs OF
the children are attended to, and there is con.
slant activity, instead of the enforced quiet OF
the primary school, by means of which the
&C. Instead Of the rOntIn6 OF
the school, which is tiresome and disagreeable
to the child it is taught through, what seems
to it, play and the regular hours for growth
physical mental, moraD, made happy ones,
happy as all the hours of childhood should be
made. A systematized series Of objects Is
given to the child, with which it works, and by
means of which it is taught to observe, think
and act for itself. D.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
THE GALE.
The Effect in this Vicinity.

The storm of the past few days came to a
crisis during Monday night and early Tuesday
morning. All Monday evening, as before
stated, it poured as if it had not rained drop
previously, doing considerable damage, filling
cellars and washing streets About 1.30 a. M
yesterday the wind shifted to the north and
west, and was soon blowing at the rate of fifty
chimneys were blown down, and large trees in
the pastures at Deering laid low, while the
city streets were strewn with branches of trees.
Hundreds of panes of glass suffered from loose
bricks.
The steamers got along all right, although
the New York had tough night.
At the islands the campers had rough ex-
perience. At White Head and at Evergreen
Landing numbers of tents were blown down
and the occupants had to take refuge at the
cottages on Peaks and Cushing's islands.
La the harbor the yacht Idle, Captain Owen
was sunk. The fishing schooner W. H. War
rem Of Harpswell went aground on the flats,
but foated at high water. The schooner Win
ME, of Perth Amboy, N. j., went ashore at
the breakwater and was pulled off by the tug
Scott The schooner f. w. Talbot went
ashore on House Island, and the tug Scott got
her off. Mr.. Commits yacht was washed on to
Peaks Island and a small yacht was sunk at
Harpswell.
The Forest City got in from Boston at 2 p.
m. yesterday. She stayed over Monday night
in Gloucester. She had a rough voyage.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
A. Rough Passage.

The steamer Star of the East, Capt. Jason
Collins, which left Augusta at her usual time
Monday, arrived in Boston yesterday morning,
nearly two hours late having had al extreme
ly rough passage. From 8 o'clock Monday
evening, when the steamer was off Cape Eliza
beth, until her arrival in Boston, the sea and
wind were very high and the vessel labored
much When off Thatcher's Island, at about
a. M, sea tore away the after part of the
port paddle-box, laying bare the express clerk
office and thoroughly wetting everything
therein. The only life lost was that of kit
ten, which, in a box, was making the voyage
to Boston. No injury was done to the wheel
ITSELF Part of another sea found its way to
the kitchen, and washed things around, much
to the cooks disgust, and a row of cots in the
ladies' saloon was overturned by violent
lurch of the boat. By the latter accident Mrs
Lucy Horton of East Boston received cut on
the back OF her head which bled quite freely
and adj ed to the terror which already had pos
session of the other ladies. The steamer had
very large complement OF passengers nearly
all of whom were seasick and many of whom
during the night fervently called on Heaven
for salvation.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

Maloy is considered one of the most eloquent
and effective speakers ever listened to upon
the grounds
AT 80 p. m, Rev. Geo. H. Vibbert of Mas
sachusetts delivered very interesting address.
His theme was 'The citizen and the dram
shop" He said the subject comprehended
other ideas, and illustrated by business rela-
tons. He gave instances to show how directly
and certainly manufacturers are benefited on
the one hand, and on the other harmed, as the
drinking system is weakened or strengthened.
Manufacturers can't afford to pay permanently
better wages while they are so heavily taxed to
repair losses to industry and take care of vic
Tins. five wish to decrease the hours of
labor and increase the industry of the people,
destroy the grog-shop and the cider mill. 20
per cent. of idiots, 40 of lunatics, 70 of GRIM
inals 70 to 80 of paupers, made so by drink,
and taxpayers pay the bills His remedies are
total abstinence and prohibition
The programme for Wednesday is as follows:
10 a. M, address, 'The sin and danger of mod
crate drinking" Rev. G. Newell Kellogg of
Jewett City, Conn. 2 p NJ, L. l.. Durant,
Esq, of Montpelier, vt.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
An Old LADY swindled.

The Portsmouth Chronicle says that recent
ly Mrs. Eliza A. Neal who lives on the Great
Hill road in South Berwick was called upon
by a man who represented himself as an agent
for washing machine, manu- featured. by the
Portland Novelty Company of Portland; that
he was introducing the machine to the public
and desired to give sample to one lady in
each town to try and recommend, if liked. He
asked Mrs Neal if he should not send her one,
and stated that she need not be agent; he
simply wanted her to recommend the washer
after trial. She objected, but fnally-and
evidently through her husbands influence
agreed to take one, and signed what pur ported
to be statement to that effect Judge of her
surprise when, about week afterward, (but
no machines had been rcceived,) she was
called upon by man representing himself 10
be a lawyer who hald in his hand an order for
four dozen machines at three dollars each,
signed by Mrs. Neal and which, he said, was
overdue. Her husband being absent, through
threats and insults Mrs. Neal was led to sign
note for the amount of the order ($14D pay
able to order in sixty days at the South Ber-
wick Bank. The man then departed, and
nothing has since been heard from company,
agent or machines. Mrs. Neal advertises that
she shall resist payment of the note and eau
lions all persons against purchasing it.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.


Messrs. Cobb, Holland & Co., of Lewiston
have shipped about 1000 tons of ice this season
from their houses on the Kennebee. Their
been ditficnlt obtain vessels in which to
ship their ice.
AROOSTOOK COUNTY.
Diphtheria is prevailing in Fort Fairfield.
OXFORD COUNTY.
The dry house belonging to the dowel
contained lumber for about twenty-five
thousand bowels.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Norridgewock Falls Water Power Com
pauv are preparing to repair their dam and
bulk head that were damaged by the high
water last fall and this spring.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
The Maine State Temperance camp-meeting
at Richmond will commence Aug. 10Th and
close the Monday following. a large meeting
is anticipated Many earnest temperance
workers viii be present. X: W. Dunn oil
Waterville is chairman of the State Temper
ance camp-meeting committee. The henne-
bee Valley camp-meeting at the same place
will commence Monday, Aug. 10Th, and close
Sept. 1st Rev. +. b. Earle, the evangelist,
will by arrangement of the camp-meeting COM
mittee be present and assist in the service of
the camp-meeting proper. large attendance
is anticipated at this meeting.
The Squirrel Island people celebrated the
silver wedding of Prof j. II. Hanson and
wife of Waterville on Saturday evening. A
fine silver tea serv ice was presented the sur
priSed pair.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
The Situation in Freeport.

TNEEFUKI, mug. TO.
MR. EDIToR:-There have been in Freeport
for quite number of years about 200 voters
who were not Republicans Now out of this
number it is possible to get perhaps 40 Green
hackers or Democrats, or any thing else to beat
the Republican party. 1t matters but littl
which way these 200 vote or by what name
they are called or under what banner they
rally-they are likely to meet the same fatal
defeat at the hands of honest Republican
voters in Freeport as they have in former
years, and if the Republican majority in Free
port is not at least $50 at the coming election
then we are misinformed as to fair status of
affairs. NIAToR.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
First Maine Cavalry Association,

The eighth annual reunion will be held at
Lewiston Sept. I'd. Headquarters at city small
hall, where business meeting will be held at
2p. m. Comrades and their wives will be most
cordially welcomed to this reunion of the gal
liant old regiment. Gov. Garceon, Gems. G.
H. Smith, Fitzpatrick, Chamberlain, Hon.
Daniel T. Davis and other distinguished citi-
zens are expected to be present. There will be
banquet at City Hall in the evening. Half
fare will be given comrades and their wives on
Maine Central, Grand Trunk and Knox and
Lincoln railroads. Members in Massachusetts
will receive return ticket for so cents via
Portland steamers on presenting certificate
from officers of the association. Reduced rates
will be given comrades at the Dewitt, Mars
ton and Elm Houses. Comrades will please
notify f. w. West if they are to be present
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

Mr.. Curtis has made some decided improve
ments at the theatre which not only add in
great degree to the appearance of the house
but will also prove a great convenience. The
stairs leading to the auditorium will be rub
bered so that people will not slip The lobby
will be covered with new mating. A slide has
been cut through from the lobby into the
cloak-room which will be great convenience
In the auditorium the front row of the dress
circle has been thrown into the orchestra,
furnished with orchestra chairs, and all the
orchestra seats remembered. A number of
new seats have been put into the dress circle,
under the gallery at the rear, and so arranged
that the occupants will have no difficulty in
seeing the stage, as they are slightly elevated
above those in front Tickets will be sold on
the metropolitan plan, that is the board will be
shown, with the position Of seats, and then
after choice is made the ticket will be handed
over, but the board will not be pegged.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
Hon. Joshua Wingate Carr.

lDdiSoI W mig.
We are called upon to record the death of
the venerable gentleman whose name is at the
head of this notice, who died at his residence
on State street, in this city, yesterday, at the
advanced age of SO years.
Mr.. Carr was born at Haverhill, Mass, ON
the second day of December, A. D., 1876, and
removed to Maine few years later. His
father, Francis Carr then resident of Orring-
ton, represented this District in the Congress
of the United States in the years 1911 and
1912, and was succeeded by a brother of the
subject of this notice, who resigned his seat in
order to remove to the Western country.
The early history of this city could not be
faithfully written if not largely made up of the
personal history and incidents in the lives of
the Carr and Barker families, of the former of
which by blood, of the latter by marriage alli-
ances, the deceased was the representative.
Mr.. Carr held many positions of trust in those
earlier days of the Republic, when office
sought the man, and not man the office. He
was Mayor of the city in the years 1889 and
$780, Postmaster under the administration of
Taylor and Fillmore from 1919 to 1858, and
Sheriff of the County under Governor Edward
Kent, the office of sheriff not being then cleo
tive. He was member of Rising Virtue
Lodge, f. & A. NJ, when it was incorporated
by the Legislature in 1921, and was Master Of
the Lodge in 1S21-4-5; he was, at the time of
his death, and for many years previous had
been devoted member of the Protestant Epis-
copal church, and by education as well as con-
stitutionally he was conservative.
Being on old-fashioned gentleman he had
old-fashioned and peculiar notions as to person
al, political and commercial integrity, and his
enemy if SO just man has them, could only
allege against him, that the strength of his
convictions was so much greater than his love
of peace, that it would not permit him to dis
semble, compromise or hesitate to give utter
ance to his views in the plainest language. He
had never found a half way ground a hating
place, between virtue and vice. between integ-
rity and trickery, between intelligent conscien-
tiousness in the discharge of public and pr-
vate duties, and a reckless administration of
affairs. Hence he could not always accommo-
date himself to the new order of things, and
for the past few years had withdrawn himself
measureably from society generally and from
public assemblies, but was always free to give
his views to those who sought them, of whom
there were not a few in the community, who
thoroughly appreciated the independence and
manhood of this venerable and intelligent citi-
zen. Having grown up with the city he was
proud of what it has achieved, and also of its
possibilities in the future. His estimable wife
died year and half since, and his surviving
descendants are two sons, Francis w. Carr of
Boston, and James E. Carr of Brownviffe in
this State, and one granddaughter, the child
of deceased married daughter
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
THE PRESS.
MORNING, AUGUST go.
THE PRESS


Nav he obtained at the Periodical Depots of n. G.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong Cox. Wentworth Hodsdon, Hayden, Water
house, corner Exchange and Fore St.; Welander,
Boston & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
trains that run out of the city.
Saco, of L. Hodsdon and III. b. Kendrick.
Bath of j. O. Shaw.
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Biddeford, f. NJ. Durham.
brunswick, b. G. Dennison and W. II. Marrett
Richmond, g. A. Beale.
Woodford's Corner IL. Moody.
New York, Brentanos Literary Emporium, 80
Union Square.
Cuml GLAND Mills A. w. c. Cloudman.
Gorham, G. Angry.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
Rockland O. c. Andrews and L. r. Spear.
Damarscotta, f. W. Dunbar
Freeport, w. j. Parker.
Thomaston, S. Delano
yinalhaven, b. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
gyiscasset, Gibbs & Rundlet
Yarmouth, c. L. Coombs.
Auburn, V. r. Foss
Lisbon, G. L. Judkins.
lHallowel, D. X. Jewell.
Augusta, f. Ii. Pike.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

Old Orchard Lodge, No. 200, 1. o. G, T.,
offer fine bill for Wednesday evening. Aug.
20, consisting of the juvenile opera, The Fairy
Queen, combining elegant costumes and beau
tiful floral decorations, with the fairy dance
and trill of song; vocal and instrumental solos
by talented young artists; Rotations, imper-
sonations, and the lively little farce "The
Tipsy Pudding" The entertainment will take
place at Central Hall, Old Orchard Beach
Overture at eight
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
RALLY AT HARRISON.
Republican Enthusiasm Not Extinguished
by Rain.

HARRISON, Aug 10.
Mr. Notwithstanding the severe
rain the Republicans of Harrison held very
successful meeting last evening, The weather
was such that the proposed torchlight process
sion by the Davis Guards and Cadets of
Bridgton was given up, but some twenty of the
wde-awake Republicans of Bridgton and as
many more from North Bridgton drove
through the rain to attend the meeting. The
Town House was well filled with an enthusiast
tic audience who were more than repaid by
the fair, candid and unanswcrable arguments
of Gen. Chas. II. Grosvenor of Ohio for
honest money, and for the perpetuity of
Republican principles. Should Gen. Grosve-
nor ever visit this section again he would
receive most hearty welcome.
Harm MONEY
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
behring's Oaks.

1t is understood that meeting of citizens
will be called by the Mayor before the next
regular meeting of the City Government, at
which citizens meeting all the particulars IN
regard to the negotiations between the inter-
ested parties, as far as they have proceeded,
will be narrated, and the members OF the
City Government (who will be presenD Will
then be able to vote Understandings at the
regular city meeting whether to accept or re-
iect the offer of the property.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
Retail Grocers' and Provision Dealers
EXCLUSION.

The retail grocers and provision dealers go on
their first ANIMAL excursion to-day. AT their
meeting last evening it was unanimously voted
to meet at Old City Hall this morning at IL
o'clock, and headed by Portland Band, march
to Custom House wharf, where they will en-
bark OH the steamer Florence for Long Island
at noon. AT 1.30 p. m. a clam-bako will be
served by jerks, and at 4.30 they will again
embark for the city, arriving at 5 p. m. The
line will be reformed and march to Old City
Hall, where they will break ranks.
The butchers are to turn out in white frocks
and escort the procession, and it is earnestly
hoped that all will appear with their frocks.
Mr. Jewett, of Jewett Bros, was chosen mar
shall of the day, and he wishes it distinctly
understood that the procession will be formed
and move promptly at the hour indicated and
hopes that all will meet at Old City Hall in
stead of the boat
1t was also voted to close all stores at 1890
a. m. sharp. The meeting then adjourned
until eleven o'clock to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

A DELICIOUS family medicine, prepared from
the true Jamaica ginger, combined with choice
aromatcs and genuine French brandy. SAN
FoRD's JAMAICA GINGER is consequently not
only the most agreeable, but the most effective
household remedy for every form Of bowel
complaint, weak and debilitated systems, dys-
pepsia and sluggish digestion that can possibly
abe compounded. To insure specific results call
for SANFoRD's.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

A man named Vincent of Houlton, went to
Woodstock, n B., the other day and took the
trotting horse, Marquis of Lorne, from the
stable of James Carr, claiming he owned half
the animal. He was oyertaken six miles out,
but friend with him jumped on the horses
back and smiled q look of defiance at his pur-
suers, making good his escape across the
boundary line into Houlton, entering the
horse for customs duty.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
Municipal Court,

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
TUEsDAY-Dennis Hartnett, Geo. Pendall, John
Hamey, Charles Moulton, VIM. Thompson, Mary
White Bridget Coffin and John Conner. Intoxica-
ton. Fined So each and costs.
John Nally, Thomas Ring, Patrick Busby and
Timothy Cochran. Intoxication. Fined So each
and costs.
Levi H. Appleton. Assault. Fined So and costs.
Paid.
Edward Stoves. Larceny. Fined 81 and costs
Mathews Cady. Search and seizure. Fined 500
and costs and three months in county jail Appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

For local intelligence from Biddeford,
Saco, Bath, Augusta, Hallowell, Rockland
and Lewiston see fourth page.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
Personal.

DR.. Stanley leaves today for an extended
trip through the West and South. lie VIII NC
absent about three months.
Warden Tolman of the State Prison was III
town Yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
Republicans of Ward Four.

There will be meeting of the Republicans of
Ward -Four at the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 51O1@
Congress Street, THIS "wednesday EVEN
ING at 1-2 O'Clock. All are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

SAVED FROM DROWNING Yesterday a man
named Canals saved from drowning q young
lad named Foxden who tumbled overheard
from Custom House wharf. Canals plunged
in with heavy clothing and rubber boots, but
he got the boy out.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

No FAILURES ARE RECORDED of the famous
outward specific, HENRY's CARBoLIc SALvE.
1t is invariably successful in healing sores,
curing eruptions, removing proud flesh, and
overcoming suppuration and inflammation.
These sanative results it accomplishes without
leaving any scar or dscoloration of the skin.
AS a local application for chronic rheumatism,
sore throat and tightness of the chest it is also
highly spoken of. Sold by all Druggists.
Oxygenated Bitters cure Dyspepsia.
aug1S div
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20
Old Orchard

The guests at the Ocean House improved the
stormy weather by having matinee Ger
man." Mr.. Gilbert of Portland was the
leader and some for eight or nine figures were
danced. Altogether it was very pleasant
affair and all enjoyed themselves very muchs
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

BRENTANo's AQUATIC MoNTHLY.-We have
received Brentano's Aquatic Monthly for
August, edited by Charles a. Peverelly and to
be found at 80 Union Square, New York. 1t is
full of interesting news to yachting and boat
ing men and the price is now reduced to 80
per annum.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

SEVENTEENTH MAINE.-The 18th Maine met
last night to complete arrangements for their
excursion to-day. A good number of members
from out of town were present
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

THE SoMEs CHILD.-We requested to
state that the manner in which the Somes
child was injured was incorrectly reported. 1t
appears that Mrs. Somes was heating the
alcohol at the gas when it dubbed over and
streamed down on the face of the child who
was sitting in a rocking chair just under the
gas light mot at the window as stated so that
Mrs. Somes did not throw the alcohol OH to
the child.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

SUDDEN DEATH.-George T. Waterhouse
who keeps the periodical store corner of Ex-
change and Fore streets, died at his residence
On Myrtle street very suddenly last night from
paralysis Of the bowels.
The Portland daily press., 1879-08-20

AN OLD BUSINESS REvIvAL--In 1858 large
quantities of dried apples were exported from
Portland to Germany, but since then only q
few, and those only for year or two after
wards. Recently there has been quite de-
mand for them, and one I'm fin this city yes
terday filled an order for 800 barrels.