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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
Fire at sonth FreepOrt,

Last night at o'clock fire was discovered in
the two and half story wooden building with
brick basement occupied as post-office and gen.
eral store at Sou h Freeport by j.. e. Davis.
The fire is supposed to have caught from the
stove in the counting-room. The loss was
$1,000 on building, no insurance. Loss on
stock SIS 900, insured for 50, 900 with Rollins
& Adams, & Prentss Loring of this city. Mrs.
Stockbridge's dwelling close by the store was
only saved by the strenuous exertions of
friends
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

Thamas Pratt, brother of the Pratt Brothers,
who are in the grocery business at the corner
of Federal and Pearl streets, fell from the
staging of house he was engaged in building,
in Boston Highlands, last Saturday, and re-
ceived injuries of which be died Wednesday
night, being unconscious the whole time.
What makes the case rather hard, his wife lies
at the point of death, and it is not deemed best
to let her know of the accident and its fearful
consequence. Mrs. Pratt was Portland girl,
Grace Reed. the blind girl many will remem Ser
Mr.. Pratt was native of Freeport, but lived
in Portland much formerly, and piled his trade
as house carpenter here, previous to his remoy-
al to Boston Highlands
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

Drowned nt Sen

A letter from Captain Woodbury. of the
schooner j. P. Machechs, from Turks Island,
Island, states that his mate Mr.. Lemuel Mans
field, fell from the main boom. All efforts to
save him were unavaillng and he was lost He
is very highly spoken of by his acquaintances.
He was native of Peaks Island, where his
parents reside. His brother John was mate of
the Inflated Lady Woodbury. which sailed from
this port for Savanna lamar about year since
from which no tidings were ever received.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

REsUMPTIoN.-At the banks yesterday Gus
toners were offered both specie and bills, and
in almost every case preferred bills. This is a
good deal like the case of the Dutchman who
walked into savings bank and said if the
bank had barsted he wanted his money: if it
had not ha didn't. People talk about having
specie, and the misfortune of not getting it IS
long as it is not procurable. and just as soon as
they can have their choice then they don't care
ANYTHING about it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
MISCELLANEOUS. gm
THE
AID VANTAGE
OF HAVING A
Maine NOn-f0rfeiture Law Policy
IN THE
Union Mutual Life Ins. Co.
OF MAINE.

In 1864 and 1865, Capt Charles L. Gardiner ofCbel.
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.for-
feituIe Law
On the 18th day of September, 1877 he sailed from
Boston as master of the good ship "Iceland'' ON
voyage to Calcutta. The ship and all on board were
lost at sea. The premiums due July 27. 1877. and
August g. 1877, were not paid, and by the terms of
the original policies this would have worked a for
fixture of the entire Insurance. but under the new
policies which had been gratuteusly offered by the
company, the insurance would have been confirmed
in force more than three years, or until Noyember,
1880, notwithstanding the non-payment of the nrem.
ums due in 1877; and the fact of the death being es
tablished to the satisfaction of the company the f
amount of the policies was pal on the goth dav of
October, S7s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
Maine N1en in the Massachusetts Lesisia


ture.
The following natives of Maine are members
of the Massachusetts Legislature or otherwise
connected with the State government:
Lieut.. Gov. John d. Long of Massachusetts,
was born in Buckfeld; Hon. Harmon Hall, one
of the councillors of Massachusetts,, was born
in Portland in 1918. OF the Senators, Eben
Hutchinson was born in Athens, Somerstt t
county. He was in the Oath Maine Infantry
and I'd Name Veteran Volunteer Cavalry, and
rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Eu-
gene L. Norton was born in Livermore in 1926
Benjamin E. Hayes, lawyer, was born in Dur
ham. OF the Representatives, John B. Norton
was born in Livermore; Joseph Wiswell. tailor,
born in Portland, in 1876; Joseph Bennett,
Bridgton; Rufus Trassell, Castine, (he has been
postmaster at Orland); Bspjami f. Atkinson,
Liberty; Orrin Warren. Fryeburg; William A.
Brooks, Buxton; Abel Webster, Wilton; Jesse
Moulton, Houlton; Daniel Fl. Wadlin, Sedg-
wick, (he was member of the Maine House in
1869; Jonathan Whtemore, Jay; Joel G.
Clark, Hallowell; Joseph Smith, Biddeford
Thomas l. Hastings, Camden; William A S.
Smytb, Portland; Benjamin Clough, Mon
mouth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
The Water COmDDuy.

1t is understood that the office of Secretary
of the Portland Water Company lately held by
Mr.. l.. ID. Shepey, now deceased, will not be
filled in the future. Mr.. Wescott, the treasur-
er, will unite ia his office that of secretary, and
book-keeper will be employed to perform
such duties. The death of Mr.. Shepley will be
decided loss to the company, as he had been
connected with it from its organization and
was thoroughly posted 10 all it's affairs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

HE CADET BALL.--Of course all the young
people will attend the Cadet Ball at City Hal,
tonight Preparations have been making for
long time back, excellent music will bs fur-
nlshed by Chandler, and an excellent sumner
by Mrs Patch of the st. Julian restaurant. The
dance will prove one of the most attractive of
the season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
CARRIERS DELIvERY.-The following shows
the mail matter collected and distributed during
the month of December:
DELIVERED.

The OLD COLONY DIsAsTER.-Dr. Lovejoy,
agent of the Old Colony Railway, arrived in
this city yesterday morning and stopped at the
Falmouth, leaving for home in the 345 D. m.
train. He settled with J. Flaherty, j. L.
OConnell and r. D. Parker. 1t is not stated
how much Parker or Flaherty received, bat
OConnsll got $1,000 1t is understood that
the sum paid out in settleme nt of these claims
was under $4,000. Messrs. Dawson McGlnchy,
Eugene Shaw and Frank Curtis have not vet
baep settled with
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES boating in this har
Dor last summer, Rev. N. Pelonbet, pastor of
the church at Nstick, Mass who was spend
ing the season here, fell overheard and ruined
his watch. His Pensioners on New Years
evening presented him with a valuable gold
Waltham watch, and his wife with basket of
choice flowers.
Mr.. Edward S. Hoyt, the bookseller was
presented by the members of his Bible class
with beautiful statuette, representing
'Seience," New Years night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

FAMILIES who use oil should keep in mind
that the light and dangerous products of petrol
cum will often give clear and brilliant light
they should also remember that better light
is furnished by Pratt's Astral Oil at triflng
additional cost with the advantage of sbsoluts
aafafu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

PRACTICE SHooTING.-Seyeral of tina snorts
men of this city went out to the Basin, New
Years, and INDUCED in practice shoot. Mr..
Bailey made 81 out of possible 100 at 200
yards With such good luck at Fryeburg, the
Portland team would have beaten the Fryeburg
cam.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs TO-DA,

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Samaritan Dance-City Hall.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Samuel Hanson-Bauker & Broker.
Please take Notce-Johu Z. Dow s. j. S, Palmer.
Removal-Merrill Prince & Co.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Slippery Elm Lozenges.
All the New-OTin Hawkes. g. Co.
Pratts Astral Oil.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Cloaks-J. Henry Rines s. Co.
Lost-Pocket Book.
AUCTION COLUMN,
Auction Sale-F. o Bailey g. Co.
Assignee's Sale-F. o. Bailey q Co.
Assignee's Sale-F. o. Bailey g. Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

THE SCHOOLS The public schools begs,.
their sessions after holidays yesterday. We ur.
derstand very large proportion of the child.
rem are absent owing to the prevailing infuen-
"a. In two school-rooms, sde-by-side, sixteen
pupils in each were suffering from the epizootic.
There is also good deal Of diphtheria.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

The boys of Niagara Fire Co., No. 1, of
Woodford's Corner, gave ball at the new hall
last evening, with music by Buxton, and all
seemed to enjoy themselves finely. There was
long list of dances that bade fair to keep the
guests till late hour.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

1.-THE brightest meteors of starry age" are
Caswell & Co.'S SLIPPERY ELM LOZ-
ENGES for Coughs. Prepared only by Cas-
well & Co of Boston; propretors of Cas-
wells NEW" ELIXIR, for the Blood,
and the beautiful WAX FLOSS Hair
dressing. For sale BY all druggists.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

The assignees sale of iewelry. Sc, at No.
247 Middle street, will be continued today
This morning some very fine solid silver will
be sold. At 23O p m. will make special sale
of the watches. Some very fine ones are yet
ursold and good bargains may be expected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
STATE NEWS.
KNOX COUNTY.

The artesian we'll being put down by Gen.
Tillson, has reached depth of fifty feet, and
at its depth the water flows in so freely it can
not be kept clear by balling. Indications are
that there will be no difficulty in securing a
flowing well. Work still continues and the
well will be sunk as rapidly as possible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

testifying to the true merit of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. For over quarter of a century it has
proved itself true, tried and trusted friend.
Price 25 cents,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

In Frankfort, on the night of Dec. 10th.
while Mrs. e. A. Burk was in closet she ac-
cidently broke kerosene lamp and set fire to
some clothing; the flames soon enveloped the
house. which was consumed with mostof its
contents. No insurance on the house; furni-
ture insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
LADY REAuTIEIERs.

LADIES, yod cannot make fair skin, rosy
CHEEKS and sparkling eyes with all the cos
metics of France, or beaulifers of the world
while in poor health. and nothing will give voa
such good health, strength and beauty as Hop
Bitters A trial is certain proof. See another
column. dec3O-d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
Auction Sale of Horses, Carriages, Har :
nesses. &c, at the Ocean House. Cape
Elizabeth, Friday, January 3, 1919.
Sale TO commence at Ii o clock Am.

The above consists Of twenty Horses five Cows
two htiters, five Pigs, one Hack one Carryall. one
Coupe Carryall, one Basket Phaeton, one open Bug
2y, one Top Buggy, one Express Wagon, Team Har-
Blankets &c.
The above named property is in good condition,
most OF it having been used in this vicinity and is
well known.
Also at same time, about twenty-five cords Of
Dressing.
Any one desiring to purchase Horses, Carriages or
Harnesses ill do well to attenJ this sale Persons
desiring any information in regard to apy OF this
personal property, can obtain it by applying 10 the
proprietor of The Ocean House, A. j. NICHOLS,
Prebie House, Portland Me. Terms cash.
r. .. BAILEY G Co, Aucfioneer..
de28 div
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
Munioy Lodge,

At the X. of P. meeting of Munjoy Lodge,
the following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
G C-Arthur NJ Sawyer.
V.C.-James N. Nutter.
P.-John f. Norton.
r of r. & S.-Walter FL. Rowe.
M of F.-Lendall W. O,good.
M. of E.-Willis Y. mclaughlin.
Representatives to the Grand Lodge Charles
T. SWEET, Walter III. Rowe.
Trustee-Willism III. Green.
Trustee of Pythian Hall Associaton-J James
H. Nutter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
Sale of Real and Per-
SOnal Property by Auction

ON MONDAY, Jan. 9Th at p. m 1 shall sell on
" the premises. in ScarborO. Me-, near Oak Hill.
the M. 5. Gibson Farm containing about 354 acres
with the buildings thereon. This Is one OF the best
iaTms in the country.
At 81 O'Clock p m. same day, the premises,
House and lot 10 and II Washington Street, PORT
land, Me.
Also at p. NJ, at F. o. Bailey q Co.'S salesroom
% Exchange Street, lot of land at Potts. Point,
Harpswell, and known as the Sea Side lot. Also at
same time one side spring open Wagon.
Full dissertation can be found in the Auction col
umn OF the Portland Daily Advertiser of Dec 2sth
ana Jan 4th G. p. MATTOCKS
Assignee in Bankruptcy of NJ. S. Gibson and George
Warehouse.
ia3 az,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
GerhaMs.

The Gorham Yorick Club gave very de-
lightfol musical and dramatic entertainment
Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

ALL the new and best styles Hats and Caps
at Ofin Hawkes. g. Co.'S, opposite PrebIe
House. js3-G&w1t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

LOOK at it! The thirty-six years record of
the Mutual Life Ins. Co. Of New York, and
then take your policy in this company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

WE shall offer today lot of nice felt and
flannel skirts for ladies at reduction from the
usual price of 25c. to 81. EASTMAN BROS,
dec3l-.f 534 Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03

If we had chapped hands orsschilblains we
should buy box of Miss SawyeT'S SaIue for %
cents and cure them. de17-T&F1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
STATE REFORM SCHOOL.
Annual Report of the Trustees.

The twenty-ffth annual report of the State
Reform School at Cape Elizabeth, dated Dec
1, 1873, has just come from the dress of the
State printers, Messrs Sprague, Owen & NASH
The treasurer, Hon. j. W. Porter, of Strong,
submits report which may be condensed as
follows:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
Assignee's Sale ofsiore Fixtures, &C., al

SIOfe cEt.g
Auction.
I'm SATURDAY, Jan. 4th. at 2 30 p. M. we shall
" sell the fixtures in store No 247 Middle st con-
sitting OF very fine black walnut Wall Csc Plate
Glass Regulator, large Hall Safe. cost 5000, Desks,
Watch materials, &c. Terms cash.
VIM. SENTER, / ...,u.
W. l.. LOWELL, A'o'sueeS'
II. o. BAILEY n CO., AucGioneers.
jams DIT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 8.
TIE PRESS.

May be obtained at the Period Depots of N. G
Fessenden, Marquis. Brunei IL Co., Andrews
Armstrong, Cox, Wentworth. Hodsdon, Hayden
Warehouse, corner Exchange and Fore St.. Welan
der, Boston q Name Depot, and Chisholm Bros.
on all trains that run out of the city.
Saco, of l., HodsdOn and H. B. KendIick.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Lewiston, of Stevens g. Co.
Biddeford, F. M. Burnham.
Brunswick, b. G. Dennison, and W. II. Marrett,
Richmond. G. A. Beae.
New Castle. A. W. Southworth.
WOodtord's Corner, II. Moody.
New York, Brentano's Literary Emporium, 8
Union Square.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
AUCTION SALE
Portland Sleighs !!

WE shall sell on SATURDAY. Jan. 4th, at IL
w O'clock at HoIse aud Car tiage Mart, Plnm
Street, TWENTY sLEIG a y, trimmed aod
untrimmed; trimmed with The very best of Mohair
plush and built of the very best of material through
out anu warranted. Sale positive.
F. o. BAILEY Il CO., Auctienesrs.
ja3 d2t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
TO THE PUBLIC!

G. T. Eastman Jr., after many years experience in
the tonsoria art is now prepa ed to present to the
public TONIC FOR THE HAIR
and as dressing for ladies hair. 1t is surpas-
sing, it sof ems the hair when harsh and dry; it
cleans the scalp and leaves beaulifu odor.
Prepared by q. Il. EASTMAN, Jr.,
Ja1d3t Cor. of Mountiort and Congress SITS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-03
AUCTION SALES
r. o. BAILEY q CO.,
Aucti0neers and Commission Merchants
saissresms IS and 81 Exchange 50.
=. o. BAIL1Y. o. ". ALLEN.
AssIGNEEs, SALE q

Regular sale Of Furniture and General Merchan-
disc every Saturday, commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Consignments solicited oc3dts
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ASsIGNEEs' SALE OF
Jewelry, Silver and Silver Plated Ware
and Store Fixtures by Auction.
WE shall SELL commencing MONDAY, Dec.
w 30th, at 10.3 m, and continue at 10 80 a. m.
and 80 p m until sold, the entire stock in store
No. Z47 Middle Street. consisting in part of Gold and
Silver Watches, key and stem whining Gold Jewell
~ of every description, Ladies' sets Pins. Rings
Bracelets, Watch Chains, &C., solid Silver Knives,
Forks Spoons and goods, Silver Plated Tea sets
Cake Baskets, Forks, Spoons, also Store Fixtufes,
consisting of B. Walnut Wall Cases. very fine French
plate Counter Cases, Rosewood Frames in Mahoga-
ny, Tables large tails Safe cost 5000 he old Low
ell & Senter Regulator, Office Desks, Watck mate
rials Coffin Plates, &C.
By order of VIM. SENTER. I As.,r,aos
VIM. s. LOWELL ASSishees'
dec4 diff
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08
IN. Y. Tribune.l
Which End?

Democratic statesmen at the North
in newspaper offices and el-ewhere-are
talking in the most superior manner
about the patriotism and loyalty OF their
party, and condemning the lmprud+nt
language OF headlong persons who speak
their minds and disclose their purpose
without care for the consequences. 1t a
rebel yell' is raised in South Carolina
we are assured that it means nothing
and that the Democracy is not responsi
BILE for the noise. If Mississippi editor
shrieks with delight that the Conteder
ates have captured the Capital, some
decorous Democrat rises in Congress to
-ay that the man is an ass from Ohio. II
"A clamor is heard for Southern claims
and subsidies, the Northern end of the
party observes, with freezing dignity,
hat it alone is entitled TO speak for the
Democracy. Even Mr.. Jefferson Davis
is understood now to maintain that he
had no particular share in the late re
hellion. Mr. Thurman disavows Mr.
Beck Mr. Bayard disavnws Mr.. Voor
hees. The caucus binds itself to silence
by way OF being ready in case OF need to
disavow every body.
All this reminds us of story we print
ed the other day about a little hoy who
WAS etroking the neck of q colt. when
the stableman warned him that the ami
NAL might turn around and kick. They
asked the boy aiterward what he thought
of the colt "Oh," said he, 81 liked him
pretty we'll. He's real tame in front. but
he's awful wild behind The Demo
cratic party might be described in the
same terms 1t presented for some time
II wonderfully tame look in front. and
the unwary public was led to waste a
good many caresses on it, and offer II
corn from the public crib. But it has
shown an unmistakabl propensity to
turn around and kick There is no de
nying that it is awful wild behind. A
vivacity about the heels and an uneasy
motion of the back legs give warning
that it is better not to be fooling around
this animal, better not to trust to appear
ances at one end which are belied by the
indications of the other
The effective end of the Democratic
party as the country long ago learned to
IT'S cost, is not the head but the heels
| has been the peculiar distinction OF
that party always to be ruled by its most
dangerous and disorderly elements. and
to choose it's course in all great national
emergencies against the advice of its
most sensible and patriotic members
Unlike other parties, its men of brains
do not think for it, it's leaders do not
lead it. We can never afford to despise
the threats and vaporings of its shallow
pated small editors and small politicians,
because it is just the men of this class
who show which way the party is going
Whenever the hind quarters are awful
Wild" it is quite certain that the brute is
going to turn around and kick.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-08
lScientiic Americana
Neglect of Rest a Cause of Drunkenness

In the opinion of DR.. jackson. "the
refusal TO take proper physical rest, when
tired from labor, is one OF the most i'm
portant and powerful in inducing a love
Tor and an indulgence in the use of ar
dent spirits. Men work until they get
50 tired they cannot wait to feel sensibly
rested by processes of change going on in
heir systems from suspension of labor
they either want to work more hours
'han they are able to do; or when they
have done as much as they feel them
selves at liberty to do. they are so tired
that they cannot rest. They get rest,
therefore, in artificial wavs, by resorting
to eating and drinking Some get rested
by drinking tea, others by drinking
coffee. others by chewing and smoking
tobacco; but the great ma ority OF tired
people in this country-and the larger
hare of our people are tired-drink
ardent spirits in some or other of its
'orms or preparations. They fall back
on s,imulants instead of the intrinsic
vltalties Of the bodies They therefore
are lifted up into false conditions. Ac-
cepting these as true, they keep on work
ing till they become so functioually im
paired as to induce positive inability to
work longer, or they become SO constitu
ii ,nally deprecated as to be smitten with
ncurable disease"
There can be no doubt that the neg
lect OF physical rest la. as DR. Jackson
asserts, the result of much over frequent
resorting to alcoholic or other sIlmu
lants; but it is not by any means appa-
rent that too long. .continmea work - the