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The Portland daily press., 1880-04-20
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 20.
THE PRESS


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of n. G..
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunei g. Co., Andrews, Arm
strong, Cox, Wentworth, Hodsdon, Hayden, w. p.
Morris, corner Exchange and Fore ST.; Welander,
Boston g. 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. M. Burnham.
. ,Jellerson's Bookstore.
Brunswick, B. G. Dennson and W. II. Marrett.
Richmond, G. A. Beale
Woodford's Corner, H. Moody.
CUMBERLAND Mills, F. A. Verrill.
Gorham, j. Irish
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
lsockland, o. @. Andrews and E. R. Spear.
iDamarscotta, E. w. Dunbar
Freeport, W. j. Parker.
Thomaston, s. Delano.
Vinalhaven, B. Lane.
Waldoboro G. Bliss.
Wscasset, Gibbs Rundlet
Yarmouth, G. E. Coombs.
Auburn, V. K. Foss.
Lisbon, G. e. Judkins.
Railowell, H. II. Allan.
Augusta, f. Pierce.
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Fires Last Night.

The fire last evening was caused by the
slight burning of the house of Mrs. Caroline
Stilworthy, at No. 21S Danforth street. 1t
caught in the kitchen and burned the floor
and ceiling. The damage by fire and water
will reach $3.50. There is an insurance of $500
on the building, but none on the furniture.
An alarm from box Is at 2.45 was from fire
in the house owned by Mr.. Richardson, on
Howard street, Munjoy Hill. The building
was unoccupied and was pretty thoroughly
Quilted by the fire. The loss will amount to
some $780, We were unable to learn the
amount of insurance OR causa of the fire.
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Phillips Lubricator COMPANY

The Phillips Lubricator Company was organ,
lied at the Office Of N. & Fl. Cleayes yesterday
for manufacturing all kinds of lubricating
oils, with the following officers, who reside in
Boston:
President-Henry S. King.
Treasurer-Albert Mellan.
Secretary-Wm. P. Phillips.
Directors S. King, Albert S. Mel
Ian, Harlan P: johnson, VIM. P. Phillips,
Nathaniel jackson.
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Yarmouth,

Two cases of scarlet fever are reported in
town.
The services at the First Church last Sunday
were very interesting, Two finely written SER
mons were preached by Rev. P. B. Wing of
Freeport, which were we'll delivered, and at
tentively listened to by the congregation. His
afternoon text was from St. John xxi:22,
"What is that to thee: fellow thou me-"
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A lecture was given at Eunstan Corner, Sat
"day evening, in the Good Templars' hall, by
~. o. NJ. Cousens, former pastor of the
Methodist church at this place. The lecture
is a result of a recent tour through Scotland,
and was listened 10 with remarkable interest
The visit to this place by Mr.. Cousens was
the occasion of a reunion with his friends and
was enjoyed by all parties who were present.
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS. April 20, A. ID. 1880
VNHIS is to give notice. that ON the seventeenth
Il day OF April, A. d. 1880, a warrant iin
Insolvency was issued by Henry G. Peabody Judg-
OF the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cum
berland, against the estate of
EMERY d. WINCHENBAUGH, of Portland,
in said county, adjudged to be an Insovent Debtor
on his own petition, which petition filed on the
sixteenth day OF April, A. d. 1880, 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 transfer of any property by
him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the creditors of said debtor, to
prove their debts and choose one 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 third day of May, A.
d. 1880, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
E. K. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff. Messenger of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County of Cumberland.
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A False Report

A report was current on the street yester day
that the fishing schooner Gertie Lewis, Capt
Joseph Prout, with all hands had foundered
The story was to tile effect that the schooner was
passed off Halifax with her union down, and
decks almost under water, and that in fifteer
minutes she sank. AS the vessel was owned
by Lewis & Written of this city, and her crew
belong here, they were Intercepted and pro-
nounced the story utterly false.
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, IS. April 20, A. D. $780,
THIS is to give notice, that on the fourteenth
Il day of April, A. D. 1880, Warrant in In
solvency issued by Henry G. Peabody Judge of
the Court of Insolvency for said County Of Cumber
land, against the estate of
CHARLES H. LEIGHTON, of Portland,
in said County, adjudged to be an Insovent Debtor
on his own petition, which petition was filed on
which date interest on claims is to be computed;
That the payment of any debts to or by said debt
Or and the delivery transfer of any property by
him forbidden by law.
That meeting of the creditors of said debtor, to
prove their debts and choose one 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 third day of May,
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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High Street Parish Meeting.

The annual meeting of the High Street
Parish was held last evening at 7.30 o'clock.
The following officers were chosen:
Moderator-H. L. Kurdish.
Clerk-D. w. Snow
Parish Assessors-H. P. Storer, w. M.
Marks, Richard Abbott. P. H. Brown, G. C.
Tyler.
Treasurer and Collector-T. F. Clark.
Sexton-Mr. Bennett.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were reported in
this county yesterday
Gorham--Francis Files to VIM. Hasty, SO
rods of land.
Windham-W Walter M. Jordan to Bertrand
f. Dunn, Is acres of land.
Bridgton-Lyda B. Winn to Ira C. Burnell,
lot of land.
Ira G. Burnell to Alphonso Allen, lot of
1op6
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.ENNEREC COUNTY
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.

PARTIES who are thinking of locating in the
thriving town of Deering are reminded to at
tend the auction sale of real estate tomorrow
afternoon. An excellent opportunity to pur-
chase. Take horse cars at the Preble House.
See advertisement.
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Acton Consolidatad.

At a meeting of the corporation of the Acton
Consolidated Milling and Mining Company
held yesterday in this city, the following off.
GERS were elected:
President-George P. Wescott.
Vice President-John S Morris.
Secretary-C. D. Clark.
Treasurer-A. A. bennett.
Directors-G. P. Wescott, w. F. Milliken
Geo. Walker, James Bailey, j. S. Morris, c.
Mccarthy, Jr., B. Barnes, Jr., of Portland;
Ferguson Haines, Biddeford; Stephen Jen-
nings, Bangor; 81. Gregory, Jr., Rockland; F.
B. Bracket, Boston.
A committee was appointed to report code
of bylaws and adjourned to 10 a. M to-day.
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DIR. G w. BENsoNs CELERY and CHAMo-
mile PILLS are prepared expressly to cure Sick
Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic
Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness, and
will cure any case. Price so cts, postage free.
PARSONS, BANGS & Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, III and 119 Middle street, Portland, Me.
General Agents. aug28eodtf
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TaVlOr Straat.

The attention of the Street Commissioner
is directed to the condition of Taylor street,
which was accepted by the city many months
since. Instead of neat public highway at
this time, it has seemingly become ground
for the deposit of unsightly heaps of rubbish
and ashes. PEDESTRIAN,
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f. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at % o'clock
to-day, at salesrooms 80 Exchange street, a
large stock of groceries, consisting of teas, to.
bacco, coffee, canned goods, crockery, &c. +;
safe, desk, slab, &c. See auction column.
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The Merchants Exchange.

At meeting of a committee of the Board
of Trade, held yesterday morning. it was pro-
posed to connect the Merchants Exchange
room with the Board of Trade room in the
second story by means of stairway, thus
making the latter easy of access. Both rooms
would be used for reading rooms then, the
reference publications being placed in the up
per room and the newspapers in the lower
There is now lack of room to accommodate
all the publications received at the Exchange
Other minor improvements will be made fol
the convenience and comfort of subscribers.
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS. April 20, A. ID. $780,
VyHIS is to give notice that the fourteenth
i day of April, A. ID. 19S0,a Warrant in In
solvency was issued by Henry G. Peabody, Judge of
the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cumber
land against the estate of
JOHN w. LEMONT, of Portland,
in said County, adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor
his petition, which petition filed on the
thirteenth day of April A. D. 1880, to which date
interest on claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said
debtor and the delivery transfer of any property
by him forbidden by law;
That meeting of the creditors of said debtor
to prove their debts and choose or more assign
of his estate, will be held at Court of Insol
vency to be holden at the Probate Court room in
said Portland, ON MONDAY, the third day of May,
A. D. 1880, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
+. X. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff. Messenger of the Court of In
solvency for said County of Cumberland.
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Supreme Judicial Court


PETERS, j., PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.-No jury trial. A fowage case from
Bridgton will occupy the jury Tuesday.
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Messrs. Tukesbury, Pennell, Hall, Nelson
and Harding were added to the committee on
estimates on the part of this board.
The Council adjourned at 1870 a. m.
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METHoDIsM.
Fifty Sixth Session of the Maine Annual
Conference at Saco.

Fifty Sixth Session of the Maine Annual
Conference at Saco.
The following report, of Friday evening
and Saturdays proceedings, in addition to
that published yesterday, was mislaid and
thus overlooked.
SACo, April H..
Last evening was devoted to the anniversary
of the Preachers Aid Society, J. c. Colby
presiding.
After the usual Introductory exercises the
treasurer, G. j. Clark, reported the amount of
the invested fund of the society to be $2,720,
an increase of about $3.50 within the year.
Excellent addresses followed by E. Martin,
W. S. Jones and S. F. Wetherbee.
A collection was taken in behalf of confer
ence claimants.
SATURDAY MORNING.
The opening religious exercises were con-
Quoted by G. c. Cone.
The Bishop took the chair at o'clock.
J. Albert Corey was recommended and
elected to local deacon's orders.
The characters of the following passed and
they were continued on trial: Milton S. Vail!
J. A. Corey and E. W. Simons.
VIM. Harper was Omitted to full connec-
ton and granted certificate of location.
Rev. H. G. Sheldon addressed the confer
ence in behalf of the Boston Theological
School, and Mr.. Bragdon spoke of the Laselle
Seminary, of which he is the principal.
The 10th question was taken sup and the
characters of the effective elders on the Lew
iston and Readfield districts were passed.
T. J. True was placed upon the superannuat-
ed list.
A resolution was adopted respectfully ask
ing the Evangelical Alliance to set apart one
day of the week OF prayer in January 1881,
for prayer for the cause of temperance.
S. F. Wetherbee presented the form of
blank for the use of conference claimants in
making their reports to the stewards, which
was adopted
G. J. Clark was appointed historical secre-
tary.
A. w. Pottle was appointed to represent the
conference at the annual meeting of the
Wesleyan Association.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The conference was called to order at $50
o'clock, Stephen Allen, D. D., in the chair.
Prayer was offered by W. HI. Foster.
Reports of various committees were read
and adopted.
The Bishop took the chair at 3 o'clock.
Board of Church Extensions:
President-E. Clark, M. D.
Vice President-A. S. Ladd.
Corresponding Secretary-C. j. Clark.
Recording Secretary-J. F. Hutchins.
Treasurer-James Noyes.
Managers. Colby, S. F. Wetherbee, T. p
Adams, r. M. Eastman, j. B. Donnell.
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BEFORE JUDGE BONNEY.
MoNDAY.-Benj. F. Lowell VS.. Cyrus F. Moulton.
Action of replevin to recover a carriage The de-
fence claims that the carriage was sold to Mouton
by one Smith, now in Colorado. The plaintiff an
swers that Smith had no good title to the carriage
Blethen HI. B. Cleayes
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
ZOO F.-61tt Anniversary.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Fisk & Co.
ESpriug Millinery-Eastman & Cults.
IsWanted-G W. Clapp.
Look-Stubbs Bros.
Fine Residence on State Street.
Situation Wanted.
Cumberland County History.
For Sale-Cow and Calf.
Special Notice to Shippers of Freight.
Proposais-Geo. Thorn.
State of Maine-4.
Great Bargains-Owen, Moore g. Co.
Wanted-By Cook.
Wsnted-Young Man.
Wanted-Three Carriage Painters.
Wanted Immediately.
To Let-Room.
Nutter Bros. & Co.
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Isaac Watts Was a Little Mar

He said loosely to six of his tall quizzing
friends who asked how be felt among so many
men, "that he was sixpence among six PEN
mics, worth them ALL" SOZODONT is Just SO;
there may be many preparations for the teeth,
but it is worth them all.
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA

Wednesday night Mr.. f. S. Chanfrau will
appear at Portland Theatre in Exit" in which
play he drew large audiences to the same
place not long ago. Miss Victoria Cameron
and Mr.. S. II. Verney still remain members
of the company. Mr.. Chanfrau has the honor
of drawing the largest houses ever seen in the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in one
day. The receipts on the afternoon of Thanks
giving day were $1155, and in the evening,
$1272-total, $3327. Previous to this we be-
lieve the largest house was to see Fanny Day.
export in Pique during the Centennial.
NOTES.
The new drop curtain to take the place of
the one burned lately, at the Madison Square
Theatre, New York, has been painted by Louis
c. Tiffany, and under the direction of the So
ciety of Decorative Arts, and cost $4,000.
A new adaptation from the French entitled
"The Child of the State" has been made by a
son of Mrs. Hoey, the well known actress, and
will be brought out at Wallack' s Theatre.
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Deep-seated coughs, and catarrh extending
to The lungs, cured by Malt Bitters.
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STATE NEWS.

ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY.
The assessors of Lewiston this year are max
ing militia enrolment of all able-bodied
men between IS and 45 years of age.
An association composed of Union ex-sol-
dlers and others, for the promotion of the prin-
cipies OF the Republican party, and called
The Androscoggin Veteran Loyal League, -
has been formed in Lewiston.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The Photograph says that BENJAMIN Tarbox
OF Phillips, has colt suffering severely with
diphtheria. He is not sure Of its recovery.
Benz. Whittemore also has a horse sick with
the same disease.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Boston Transcript says that David Peo-
yey OF West Waterville, placed too much con-
fidence in welldressed stranger who offered
to show him about Boston, Friday, and in the
end he was robbed of nearly 5000.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Wing says Capt. David Pushor, proba-
bly, the Oldest citizen of Pittsfeld, died very
suddedly on Thursday evening He ate his
supper and retired apparently in his usual
health. just before the other members of the
family retired, his daughter-in-law looked into
his room and found him lying on the floor
dead. The deceased was 9S years OF age.
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Were man to conform more to the laws of
health and of nature, and be less addicted to
the qualification of his passions it would not
be necessary to advertise Fellows Compound
Syrup of Hypophosphites a restorative for
the powers of the brain and nervous system,
while the worlds progress in enlightenment
Wodld indeed be marvellous.
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WARD off Consumption by us ing DR.
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Wanted Immediately,

| A WOMAN as Housekeeper to take charge of
| "A house upon a farm. also care of children.
Must furnish good references Address call upon
GEO. w. WILEY,
ap20d9tx Windham Centre, Me.
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o. n. ID. G. will arrive in few days.
OWEN, MOORE & Co,
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PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS
For Dredging in Lubcc Channel,
Maine.
U. S. ENGINEER OFFICE, !
Portland, Me-, April 18th, $780,.
PROPOSALS, in duplicate, addressed to the I'M
L dersigned, will be received at his Office in
Portland, Maine, until 8 o'clock P. M. on THURS
DAY, the 18th day of May, 1880, for about $780,
900 cubic yards of dredging in Lubec Channel,
Maine.
Blanks for proposals and specifications containing
detailed information together with general nstruc-
tions for bidders, may be obtained at the offices of
the undersigned either in No 4531a Congress Street.
Portland, Maine, or No. 26 Pemberton Square,
Boston, Mass.
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes
and endorsed, Proposals for Dredging in Lubec
Channel, Me- and transmitted in another envel-
ope addressed to the undersigned.
The United States reserves the right to reject any
and all bids; also to disregard the.bi of any .tnf
ing bidder or contractor, .or of any other person.
who, in the belief of tie u S. Engineer in charge
will not faithfully promptly and satisfactorily per-
form the contract.
GEO. THOM,
Lieut.. Colonel of Engineers,
Bvt. Brig. Genl U. S. A.
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For Sale.

A VERY nice new Mich Cow and Calf. Enquire
IA at Horse and Carriage Mart Plum Street.
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He lives, not alone in your affectionate re-
membrance and in his good works, but con-
sciously in higher and better state of being,
where you will meet him after brief separa-
ton, and where the sweet companionship of
love and duty shall be unbroken.''
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Hayden, and
many sorrowing hearts Joined in sympathy as
the choir sadly and sweetly chanted "Thy
will be DONE"
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TO Let.
A BOUT May LIST sunny front Room with board
"A in private family, centrally located. Ad-
dress P. o. Box l158, City. ap2Od1w*
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Wanted.
VNANTED three Carriage Painters Apply al
w Office of United States Hotel Tuesday and
Wednesday from to A. NJ. and to p. NJ.
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A special meeting of the City Council was
held last evening and the following business
two,
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Wanted.

Wanted.
A YOUNG MAN, from Is to 20 years of age, to
n act as cashier. Must be fair penman. Good
references required. Address in own handwriting
to en-" this office. ap20dtf
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Situation Wanted.
A YOUNG Man of good character and business
"A ability would like a.situation. Is good pen
man, quick at figures and understands bookkeeping
Good reference. Address G., BOX 1136.
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Wanted.

Wanted.
DY an experienced Cook a situation in Hotel or
ID boarding house. Apply No. 81 Brown Street.
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Engineers to discipline the fire department.
Mayor Senter stated that one point in the
case was that all the companies except No. 2
had readily responded to the orders of the
Board of Engineers and taken no exception to
the same.
Councilman Mari was of the same opinion
as the Mayor in regard to the suggestion made
as worthy of consideration.
Chief Engineer Littlefied appearing before
the committee went over the ground of his
charges and under a severe examination cit
ed several instances in which he claimed DISC
bedience on the part of the company and
breach of the rules and regulations of the fire
department. He also emphatically denied
giving MIR. Sargent or the company any verbal
instructions.
Mr.. Gushing, Third Assistant, was called
and answered certain questions and gave an
opinion that the orders issued by the Chief
Engineer were not legal or binding.
Mr.. Cummings, Fourth Assistant, was call
ed and answered certain questions, also read
certain records of the Board of Engineers He
showed that in 1873 the adoption of running
card was authorized by the city government
In answer to question he said he considered
an order from the Chief Engineer should be
obeyed.
Capt. Ball of Company was called and ans
wered certain questions.
The convention having been in session some
four hours then dissolved.
The Aldermen having returned to their
room, the order offered by Alderman Deering
that Portland Engine Company No ., be dis
/ banded was considered; and after discussion
| the Board adjourned.
IN COMMON COUNCIL.
Papers frem the upper board were disposed
of in concurrence.
Mr. Sawyer offered petition that Congress
street be paved with granite blocks on the
south side from State to Vaughan streets, which
was referred and sent up.