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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19
Balls and Social Assemblies

The dance. field is we'll occu pied At present.
and few days remain prior to Ash Wednesday.
Tonight very pleasant social assembly
will be given at Lewis Hall, Woodford's
Corner with music by Manchester Quadrille
Band.
Thursday evening the Portland Tutnverein
will present one Of their attractive gymnastic
exhibitions at their hall, corner Congress and
Brown streets, and at the conclusion of this
performance there will be dance with music
by the Independent -Four.
Friday night the Union Rowing Association
will give grand ball at Lancaster Hall.
Chandler's select orchestra of ten pieces will
provide their best music, and prior to the
dance there will be a fine concert.
The grand masquerade ball of the MECHANIC
Blues is always one of the features of the
dance season in Portland. The one this year
to be given Friday in City Hall, will probably
surpass all others in richness of costumes.
novelty Of designs, excellence of music, and
all that goes to make success The bsst of
refreshments will be provided by Mrs. Patch
in Reception Hall
The Young Mems Social Club will give
grand variety ball at Lancaster Hall on
Monday evening next. Littlefield will furnish
the costumes, and the grand march will com.
mence at s 30 o'clock.
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THE SMITH MYSTERY.
Not a Myth, but a Mistake.

The account of the Greenback meeting q!
Deering, printed in Tuesdays Press, seems
to have given the impression that the announce.
ment that "John Smith, esq" of Boston
would meet Mr.. Elliott King in debate, was an
advertising dodge. Such certainly was not our
intention. 1t is not to be believed that 90
reputable citizen as Mr.. Smith would attempt
to delude the public, or that Mr.. King and
Colonel Montgomery would lend their ssss.
lance to SO nefarious scheme.
But there is dark mystery hanging round
the Smith Gaze which SO far completely b4ffies
the detectives Mr.. John Smith very generally
denies that he intended to speak in Daerine, a.
letters and dispatches from several of him tes-
THY. Here are few, taken from the many
misslVes received, which 20 to show that
John" is excited, downright mad, in fact:
From South Boston John Smith writes
please brand as false the statene nts that l
promised to discuss the financial question with
Elliot King. have taken no part in politics
since the days Of Andrew Jackson Mrs. j.
Smith, East Boston. says: "My husband is
bulldog barn on bis uncle's place, and never
thought of going to Portland TO lecture
Smith, Of Boston, states that he tries to
preach the gospel in humble way, but don't
lecture. Still another Mrs. Smith says that
John fell and hurt his leg last week, but will
be on as soon as he gets we'll A gentleman
writes to say that John Smith is brick layer,
who never made a speech in his life.
The very latest reports put the matter in
more favorable light. Rumor has it that the
name of John Smith" was a blunder of the
type settlers, that the name should have read
"George Walker; an d tina. it was that solid
hard-money Democrat, George Walker, Esq
who was to debate with Mr. King, but who
was unable to attend, owing to a prior and
more pressing engagement that he had made
to stay in Portland and help on the movement
to capture the Greenback vote which was in
imminent danger of going over, horse, foot and
artillery to the Clifford camp.
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FEBRUARY CIVIL TERM, 1879, B0NNEY, j., PRE-
SIDING.
TUESDAY Inhabitants of Raymond vs. Inhab-
tants of Bingham. Assumpsit TO recover for sup
plies furnished one William j. KNIGHT, pauper,
who fell into distress in the plaintiff town. The fact
that the supplies were furnished and the necessary
no Ice and answer were admitted.
The plaintiffs claimed that William j knight
never acquired settlement, but derived one from
his father Aaron, who in turn never acquired one,
but took his fathers, John Knight who was resi-
dent of Bingham in 1872, at the time the town was
incorporated and who, shortly after, became pau
per- with his family, were supported py the town
of Bingh, m for long time.
The defendants claimed, first, that John Knight
never had legal settlement in Bingham; second,
that if he had, his Aaron the father of William
had acquired legal settlement in the Of Casco,
and therefore Williams settlement following that Of
his father was in Casco, and not in Bingham, and
this the principal and main question iu conro-
versy. The jury returned verdict for the plaintiffs
William Knight has wife and several children.
A. A. Strout-C F. Libby for plaintiffs.
s. j. Walton j. M LIBBY for defendants.
Michael Martin VS.. George Rose, applt. Assump-
sit upon account annexed to recover 500, balance
due for clipping horses. Defense-that plaintiff
agreed to clip the horses for tue of in de-
PENDANTS stable. Arguments closed. Case will be
given to the jury at nine o'clock this "wednesday
morning.
Sargent for plaintiff. J.C. Cobb for defendant.
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Manual Of Political To formation.

| A statistical publication of great and per-
manent value is the Political Register and Con.
gressional Directory, compiled by the veteran
Washington correspondent, Ben: Perley Poore,
now clerk of printing records. United States
Senate. The work is one which will be found
useful to the student as well as to other men
who desire to have an intelligent knowledge of
public affairs-a work in fact, that every ci,i-
zen should have by him for purposes of refer
ence. 1t is book which, if it be near at hand.
a man will fiad himself consulting very FREE
quentlg, to verify date. recall half forgot
ten fact or settle some of the many disputes in
regard to public men aud the course of politi.
Cal events which are continually coming up in
conversation. No politician, certainly, can
afford to be without the work, and no man
who takes an active interest in political his, ory
can fail to find it useful
The book is an application of the we'll
known Congressional Directory" loug estab-
iished in public favor, and is in its enlarged and
improved form compendium of statistical in
formation concerning all the branches of the
Federal government from its inception to the
present time. The statistics are SO arranged as
to be very convenient for ready reference, and
thus serviceable to all who seek clear and accu-
rate Information concerning the Legislative,
Executive and Judicial Departments since the
formation of the government. We are given
series OF registers of the different sessions of the
Continental Congress, and of the forty-five
successive Congresses since the adoption of the
Federal Constitution; "a record of the successive
administrations; carefully prepared schedule
of the organization and duties of the various
bureaus comprised in the executive branch; an
account of the judicial department, with list
OF the Judges, past and present; biographical
sketches OF all members of Congress in either
house; and much collateral information.
The work makes q handsomely printed and
substantially bound volume of ZIG pages 1t
is issued BY the well-known publishing house
OF Houghton, Osgood & Co., whose name upon
tite-page is indication of the merit of work
as we'll as warrant of its typographical excel
lence. Canvassing for the work in this State
has been wisely put in the hands of Mr.. Henry
W. Ripley, gentleman whose political infor-
nation and scholarly tastes, amply qualify him
to set forth its merits. Mr.. Ripley is now call.
ing the attention of our citizens to the Drec.
tory His efforts deserve success and will
undoubtedly win it in an intelligent com immunity
like ours
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
TuEsDAY.-Thomas Phillips. Intoxication. Fined
% with costs.
Ann Carroll. Intoxcation. Fined IS with costs.
VIM. ii. Doherty. Intoxication. Fined s. with
costs. Committed.
Thomas Conroy. Intoxication. Fined IS with
costs. Committed.
Mary Sears. Common drunkard. Thirty days
Committed.
Timothy Kennedy and Andrew Seaman. Assault
and battery. Fined $40 each with costs. Commit
ted.
j. P. Neal. Larrabee.
Emery E. Gould. Larceny. Sixty days. Commit.
ted.
Charles II. Doyle and Eugene Pike. Larceny
Fined So each with costs. Doyle paid. Scribner.
Alfred Clark. Larceny. Thirty days. Committed.
John McElroy. Larceny. Sixty days. Committed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19
ROCKL AND.i

TUESDAY, Feb IS.
Scion Chase and Leo Miller are each to de-
liver GreeLback lecture in this city previous
to the March election.
Ward seven people say they are not in favor
OF any compromise and Will have the whole of
the seventh ward or none
Rev. Mr.. Cooper of Rockville, will preach in
the Bonner school house, at the Meadows, to-
morrow evening.
One hundred and twenty-five hands are EN-
ploved in the shoe factory. They manufacture
loo pairs OF shoes per day. which are ali for
the Southern trade. Work will continue until
the middle of April, when it will be discou-
tipued for while.
Work will be resumed on the artesian well of
Gen Tlllson this week. 1t has now reached
the depth Of 95 feet
Schooner Caroline Koight, Dyer, will 90 on
the North marine railway this week,
The annual report of he town of Warren.
for the year eatius Fec. 5, shows the town
oebt to be 81 us 27. The O'Brien fand of thi,
.oWn has been source of relief to Al families,
$546.ll having been distributed among them.
Schooner Alnomok Sprague is getting under.
way Tor sea and will load lime for Boston.
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CITY HALL TONIGHT.
Gov. Garcelon--The Arrangements
Completed Details of the Plans 70 the
Grand EYent-A Financial Success As
sured.

Notwithstanding the fearful storm which
ragged yesterday, the com mittee Of arrange
ments went steadily on with their work, and
tonight City Hall will be alive with the beauty
and fashion of our own and other cities. That
it will be pleasant sight to look upon, aud one
that will not quickly fade from memory, no
one Can doubt I e Committee are uutiring in
their efforts to make every one present as com.
Portable as possible. The haA has been very
neatly aud very prettily decorated, AID what
is quite wonderful In mattars Of this b ind, with
out the expense of single dollar This would
not have been possible, except for the liberal.
iy Of Messrs. A Little & Co., and Charles
Day, Esq who generously offered free any
thing in their respective departments The
settees usually placed in front of the stage have
been removed, and their places supplied by
neat, solid, black walGut stuffed arm chairs,
which give very comfortable and homelike ap-
pearsnce and add to the effect, These will be
occupied during the evening by Gov. Garcelon
and party.
The following is the list Of those who are
expected to arrive with the Governors party,
more or less of whom will be accompanied by
their ladies:
MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
Hon. e c. Moody of York.
Hon. G. FL. Chase of Portland
Hon. +. NJ Fogg of Le~iston.
Hon. s. s. Brown of Fairfield.
Hon. ii ID, Monroe of ThomastOn.
Hon. John B. Foster of Bangor.
Hon. L. q. Parker of Presque Iele.
STAFF OFFICERS.
Brigadier General Samuel d. Lsavitt, Adj
jutans General, Acting Quartsrmaster and
Paymaster General, Augusta.
Brigadier General Charles W. Roberts, H.
spector General, Bangor.
Colonel Geo. Carey, Assistant Surgeon Gen.
ersl, Houlton.
Colonel BENZ F Smith. Assistant Judge Ad-
vocate General, WIseasset.
Colonel John +. Lynch, Assistant Commits
sary General, Machias
Lieut.. Colonel Charles H Osgood, Lewiston,
Lieut.. Colonel Elbridge Gerry Jr,, Portland.
Lieut.. Colonel W. r. G. Estes, Skowhegap,
Lieut.. Colonel Charles B. Morton, Augusta,
:. Msjor s. Clifford Belcher, Military Secretary,
Farmipgton.
Hin. j. Manchester Haynes, President of
the Senate, Hon. E. 81. Cove, Secretary of
State, f. Pillsbury. Esq, Of Augusta, the
Senators from Cumberland county and the
Representatives from this city, are also all ex-
pected to be present. Ex-Gov Weston of New
Hampshire has also been invited and may be
present. Jos. r. Hickson, Esq, New England
Agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Railway, arrived at the Falmouth last evening
and will attend the reception. From the pres
emit outlook, We may safely expect quite large
number of strangers 10 our city today and
we have no doubt but that all our visitors will
be heartily received and generously entertained
80 that they will be able to look back with fond
recollection, on the closing of the fraternity
assemblies for 1879
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Mrs. B. Blake, Jr of this city, address ed
the Rr form Club of ST. John. N. b. Saturday
night.
Mrs. John M. Wood has experien ced shock
OF paralysis.
s. S. Cummings. solicitor of the Baldwin
Place Home for LITTLE Wanderers, and s. f.
Berry, deputy customs collector of Houltou,
are at the American HOUSE
We hear that Mr.. Mccarthy declines the
pl-, we mean the appointment of trustee OF
the Reform School.
Mr.. Alfred Ordway, the we'll known artist, is
seriously i'll with rheumatism at mis- home IN
Boston.
Recorder Kidder will continue to oficiate in
the criminal business of the Municipal Court
until his successor is appointed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

ART ENTERTAINMENT. The art entertain =
ment to be given IN Rossni q al tonight aud TO-
morrow night presents many novel features. A
children's symphony by an orchestra of ten
pieces, delightful concert of vocal music, and
the representation of Rogers Groups in marble,
life size should draw very large audience.
The following will be the prog
"Kinder,s Symphonic. Bernh. sKomberg, g.
ties Werk.
Group Checkers up at the Farm
Group-"The School Examination
Vocal Muse.
Group-"Challengiug the Union Votes
Group Zone more Shot,"
Vocal Music.
Group-sThe Favored Scholar
Group-"Coming to the Parson p"
.sKlnder-SymphOne.1:- Von G. Won Ho.ten. Opus 6.
Group Tue Tap on the Window"
Group-"Parting Promise"
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sACO AND BIDDEFORD LOCAL
TUESDAY, Feb. Is

TUESDAY, Feb 13
Petitions are being circulated in both cities
to have the early train put on again.
The ladies' meeting of the Universalist socie-
ty at Mr. Wales house, is postponed until
Wednesday evening.
Louis Gross was not at hand at his trial this
morning. He is supposed to have decamped.
A fine literary entertainment with singing
by good talent, is promised for Thursday eve
ming at the M. E. vestry, Saco. Supper from 6
to8.
The Saco Lodge of Good Templars are to
have social gathering at their hall, on FRI
day, at which there will be served an oyster
supper.
A Saco lady claims direct lineal descent
from Robert Fulton through two generations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

w. l.. Wilson u Co The celebrated grocers,
VINO are always Introducing into this msrkat
the Cream Of all the novelties in their line,
nave obtained Pratts Astral Oh, which takes
the lead as the finest oil in the world and bsars
the highest test. To families this oil will prove
boon, since an article that meets every want
IN this line is very dificult to obtain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19
Boston Jail, June, 1885,"
The Bowdoinham Poi.oning Case

Most intense interest has been manifest in
Bowdoinham Cor the past few days in trial
before Justice Qaint, of q case of alleged at
tempt to poison Mrs. Sarah B. Bates, the d.
vorced wife of Alexander Bates. The parties
arrested upon this charge were Alexander
Bates, his wife and Miss Lavinia J. Stinson.
1t was charged that Lavinia j. Stnsop, uu-
der the direction of Alexander Bates and his
present wife, sent to Mrs. Sarah B. Bates poi.
sonous compounds for the purpose of taking
life.
Prof. Carmichael, of Bowdoin College, testi-
ned that the compounds did not contain any
poison and were comparatively harmless. DR..
Cheney's testimony was the same.
Justice Qant discharged Mr.. Bates, but his
wife, Mary L. Bates, and Miss Lavinia j Stin-
son were held for appearance at the Supreme
Court at Bath the first Tuesday Of April.
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Notice of Foreclosure.

PUBLlC notice is hereby given to all persons in
L terested that on the lwelvth day of November
a. D. 1871 DAVID Libby of Portland, by his deed OF
that date which is recorded in the Cumberland Reg
lstry OF Deeds. Book 4l3. Page 1888, mortgaged to
George Eaton OF said Portland a certain lot of
land with the buildings thereon situated on the
northery side OF Congress Street in said Portland
bounded and described as follows beginning on the
northery de line OF Congress Street at the south
@esteriy corner OF land once owned by st. John
smith and John B: Brown; thence running north
easterlv by the said land OF Smith and Brown 1Di 1
feet; thence Dorthey by said Smith and Brown land,
nay an included angle of 1852 49, distance Of
loo iee6 tnence southwesery with an inc uded an
once owned by the heirs OF Charles Jones; thence
southeriy with an included angle OF 1872 81, a dis
lance OF 5 feet 10 Cong Street; thence south
easterly With an inclu angle Of $40 49, and by and
al ny the northery side line of san Congress Street
distance OF HOS feet point OF beginnine TO se
cure the payment of promissory mute OF $1,000 mat
me condition Of SAID mortgage broxen by reason
whereof the said mortgage herehy claims forecios.
ufe of the same. GEORGE r EATON
1918 dlaW3WW
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

THE HEALTH-LIFT is one Of the greatest liz
ventions of the age, and is second to none in
importance, as it is a direct appliance for the
culture and improvement of the human race
1t is good for everybody, and should be used by
all 1t will accomplish the following results
l. 1t causes an equal circulation Of the blood
to all parts OF the system. 2. 1t expands the
longs and increases the volume of respiration.
8. 1t infuses more oxygen into the muscles. and
thus purifies the tissues Of the body. 4. 1t
tones and builds up the whole system when
purified. 8. 1t will double the strength in a
few months. 6. 1t steadies and regulates the
hearts action. Z II does all these by prac
tice of only ten minutes once day. s. 1t will,
By the above principles, cure most of the ills TO
which the flesh is heir, especially when chronic,
aud resulting from arrangement of the circula-
tion.
Health Lift Rooms, 237 Middle street, Port
land
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

THE ZI0N's CHAPEL ENTERTAINMENTS The
fair at Arcana FL all 10 aid of the ne W African
Zion's Church, drew another good audience
last night. Many pretty articles were offered
for sale, the music furnished is very pleasing,
the tableaux-Mary's Dream and The Vesper-
very pretty. To-night will be the last hight
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-Thef following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county yesterday:
Freeport-James A. Hall to Bernard
Nichols, 20 acres of land.
Gray-Dsniel Lowe to Frank III. Lowe, 50
acres of land and buildings.
Ousfield-E. @. & LAWS r Andrew,
Mary e. Thur TOP, land IN Otis6eld.
6, Rsymond-William 81. FL SpilIer to Amos
Spiiler, part cf lot No. q, 1Oth range.
Mary A. SpIller es al. to William n. H.
Spiller, lahd and bulldogs.
Onarlotte Tfipp to Luther Perkins, 1 acre of
land and buildings.
bridgtop-W'llism q. Hagen to John Dan
de,t, cart OF Simeon Burnbam's farm.
Harpsweil-Susa w. Clary to Snnett Orr,
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MONTGOMERY GUARDs.-The active members
of the Montgomery Guards who intend going
to Lewiston Thursday are requested to assem-
BILE at the armory in full dress company uni
form this evening at O clock.
All persons desiring tickets for the excursion
may procure the same at tho Grand Trunk tick
ct office. Fare for the round trip including ad-
mission to hall, $1.5O.
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PULPIT AND PLATFORM

The subject of the Rev. J. W. Jobnston,s
lecture at Pine street church this evening ia nos
announced. 1t is thought that be NAV rensot
his lecture upon "Abraham Lincolo," which
heretofore has been received with great favor
Thursday evening DR., Bodies will deliver his
third and concluding lecture In the Payson
Literary Society course at Grand Army hail
Subject, "Oxford and its University '
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

WHILE the essential feature of Pratt's Astral
Oil is 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. Whpple & Co., 81 Market Square,
Portland, are the agents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

The first endowment policy, paid at its ma
tArsty, to the party whose life was insured by
the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Maine, and probably the first so paid in this
country, was No. 2,O69, issued Oct. s, 1850, for
$1,000, on the life of Ogden W. Brooks of East
Hcldam, Conn, at age 3o,pa, able at his death,
or to himself if he lived to bs forty years DID,
Mr. Brooks attained the age of 40, and the
policy was paid on the twent5-fourth day of
February, 1889.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

PERIODICALS. - Harper,s for March has
been received and is for sale by the fol-
street, at the book and periodical depot Of
Messrs Fessenden Brothers, Lancast er Hall
Also at the newspaper and periodicaldepot of
Geo. 81. Marquis, No. 80 Exchange street, and
at the book, periodical and newspaper estab-
lishments of G. r. Chisholm & Bro, in the
Eastern and Grand Trunk depots.
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Early Morning Tr.;m

Mr.. EDITORIALS the Eastern aud the
Boston & Maine railroads are growing verv
Indifferent about doing business in Portland.
We would suggest that the Portland & Rochester
Railroad put on an early morning train, and II
1t don't pay the extra freight they get will.
MANY MERcHANrs
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PORTLAND & OGDENsBURG. -The $3.50 600 to
be raised by the receivers of the Vermont divi.
sion of the Portland & Ogdensburg is to be de.
voted to the following purposes; Trestles, $l10.
600; ballastug. SIS 900; Ties, $250 900; fencing,
$4,000; iron and rerolling, $4,000; rolling
stock, S27 900; stations and contingencies, $780,
600. The receivers will proceed Immediately to
discharge the trusts imposed by the decree
and put the road in good condition. said certi.
ficates being made as first lien on the same,
its equipment and earnings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

PREVENTION excels cure every time. AL
ways keep Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup convenient;
take 1t in time and you will be free from
coughs, colds, etc. Sold everywhere. Price 25
cents bottle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

No sale of Dry Goods in the city of Port
LAM has ever created so much interest as the
bankrupt sale at the store formerly occupied
by A. @ Leach. The store is constantly
crowded full of customers feSdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

They cure all diseases of the Stomach, Bow
els, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys and Urin-
ary Organs. and $500 will be paid for case
they will DOT cure or help, or for any thing i'm
It, See "Truths" or proverbs" another COL
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Mr.. Jers Black, who drives coal team for
bMr. Randall received serious injury from the
baft of his cart. and was taken to the Maine
General Hospital.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-02-19

OwINGEo temporary break in the price OF
Waltham Watches, good reliable Watch can
DOW be bought in good silver cases for 81 30.
Nickel $6.25. G. 81, LAMsoN,
20l Miudle Street.