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The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Superior Court.

BEFORE JUDGE BONNEY.
WEDNEsDAY.-CharlesM Mccarthy, Jr., vs.. York
County Savings Bank. The plaintiff, dealer in
ready made clothing occupies store in Levi s
Block on Middle street, owned by the defendants
tenant of the defendants the plaintiffs store
a washbowl supplied with Sebago water overfowed
drenched the stock of the plaintiff and damaged it,
claims that the injury occurred by reason of the
negligence of the defendants in plumbing the build
ing-in that the overflow pipe attached to the wash
bowl was insufficient to carry off the water. The
bank paid the water bill and it charged in the
rent On the night of the accident DR.. Fisk testifes
that he left the faucet shut off and the plug out of
the bottom of the washbowl.
The defendants claim that the plumbing Of the
building was sufficient and done in workmanlike
manner; that the accident caused by the negli-
gence and carelessness of Dr. Fisk in allowing cork
shoppers from his btters bottles to escape into the
was e pipe and obstruct it. On trial.
W. L. Putnam for plff. w. f. Lunt for deft
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Oil Paintings.

The collection of oil paintings now on ex-
hibition at F. o. Bailey & Co.'s, No. IS Ex-
change street, we must say, are .he very best
ever exhibited in our city. They will repay
anybody to look at them. In fact, we think
the gentleman who represents them would do
well even by charging an admission fee, but as
they are to be sold by auction, commencing
this day at 10 o'clock, our citizens should
take this golden opportunity before the sale
commences, as there certainly won't be many
left after the first sale. We are assured that
every painting is an original and that the
frames go with the pictures, and every frame
is made of the very best gold leaf. A collec-
tion of this kind is very rarely seen anywhere.
CARLTON KIMBALL has a lot of nice goods
which he will sell at auction prices in the
morning and afternoon before the auction COM
mences. de29d2t
READ THE WEEKLY DEATH LIST of Con-
sumption, and learn how many die of neglect
ed coughs and colds that HALEs HONEY of
HoREHoUND AND TAR would have cured.
Pixies Toothache drops cure in one minute.
dec27d6t
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Railroad Meetings.

The directors of the Portland, Saco and
in this city yesterday and voted to declare a
semi-annual dividend of three per cent. paya-
BILE January 18th to the stockholders of record
December 31st.
The directors of the Maine Central Railroad
Company held their usualimonthly meeting
yesterday at the office of the corporation on
West Commercial street. Only routine busi-
ness was transacted.
The officers of the Knox 81 Lincoln Railroad
Company held meeting of conference with
Mr.. Eggleston of Boston, Manager of the
American Express Company, in this cityl yes.
terday, in reference to ireight changes.
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Entertainment at the Second Parish.
There was large gathering at the Second
Parish vestry last evening, considering the in
clemency of the weather. The first hour was
devoted to social reception, including the ex
hibition of fine stereoscopic views. The gem
eral exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Dickinson followed by the rendering
of "Now the Days." by Messrs. Pratt and
Stockbridge and the Misses Kennard and
Hill. Mrs. Susie Cole then read 1.-THE Angels
of Buena Vista" "Song of Birds of Summer
was then sung by Miss Hill. Mr.. H. w. Bry-
ant followed with a reading entitled 'The
death of the Old Squire" Mr.. Dickinson then
favored the audience with an interesting and
instructing talk upon coal, Illustrating the sub
ject with the blackboard and the various Goals
and some of its products. 80 Swallow, Happy
Swallow" was rendered by Miss Hill. The
Misses Kennard and Hill then sang duet.
Mr.. Bryant read an amusinglTrish story Prof.
A. Crosby Wright OF Boston followed with
"Katie Strang." ''The Drum Call was recit-
ed by Mrs. Cole and the exercises closed with
the Spinning Song" by Miss Kennard. Sew
eral were encored Miss Martin and Mrs.
Dickinson presided at the piano. The exer-
cises were instructive and interesting and the
audience was well pleased.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Christmas in Buxton.

The people of North Berwick and vicinity
gathered at Hopkinson's Hall Christmas
night to celebrate the anniversary by Christ
mas tree and app, opriate exercises. The three
trees erected in the hall were heartily loaded
with beautiful and in many cases costly pres
ents, which were distributed by Mr.. Gilman
Poindexter in that genial manner and pleas
ant voice so we'll known to his many friends
and acquaintances. After gathering the fruit
OF the trees the company engaged in number
of old-fashioned games and all seemed to enjoy
themselves hugely
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Rails

There has been large sale of tickets for the
Blues ball, which will come off at City Hall
this evening. Chandlers Band will furnish
the music.
Tomorrow night the st. James Band will
give their first grand assembly at Army and
Navy Hall. Collins orchestra will furnish the
music and the young men should receive lib
eral patronage.
1t is sufficient to mention the fact that the
next assembly given by the Portland Fraterni.
ty will take place at City Hall tomorrow night
to ensure a full house,
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Odd Fellows Elections.

annual election last night and elected the fol-
lowing officers
Noble Grand-Oscar r. Sturdivant.
Vice Grand-George E. Davis.
Secretary Prince.
Treasurer-John G. Merrill
Trustees-Freedom Nash, Henry P. Cox,
Joshua Davis.
Agent-Isaac T. Clark
At regular meeting of Cumming En-
camDment, I. o. o. F., Saccarappa, held on
Tuesday evening the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
G. P.-John Weaves.
H P.-Geo. III. Winslow.
S. wa. f. Warren.
j. WI. A. Bettes.
Scribe-W. V. Harmon.
Treasurer-S. Ell. Skillings.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Maine Marine ENGINEERS.

The Maine Marine Engineers Association.
No. Z, held their annual election of officers on
Tuesday evening, as follows:
President-Edwin B. Clapper
Vice President-Wm. K Rhodes
Treasurer-David B. johnson.
Secretary Thomas B. Merrill
Conductor-Henry W. Lindsey.
Sentinel-Frank ID. How.
Prustees-George Cushing, James H. Mer-
ritt, Edwin B. Clapper.
James Brown was elected delegate to at
tend the annual meeting of the National Asso-
citation of Marine Engineers to be holden in
St. Louis the second Tuesday in Janury. The
association has made rapid advance in
strength during the past year. The branch
here numbers fifty men,
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
State Reform School.

Christmas was celebrated at the Reform
School Tuesday evening, and large company
was present. Superintendent Harrington fur
nished an excellent supper. After supper
there were Christmas trees, recitatons and
music by the boys and Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
Bent and Miss Young. Addresses were made
by President Little OF the trustees, Rev. j. H
Stone of Sanford, Hon. Andrew Hawes Of
Stroudwater, and by Messrs. o. B. Chadbourne
and Thomas F. Donahue of the Board of Trus
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Portland Fratarnitx,

The annual holiday supper to the beneficiar
les Of tie Portland Fraternity, will be giver
this evening in the societys hall. All who
feel an interest in the institution are cordial
invited to be present. Those from whom arti
cles for the tables have been solicited will
please leave them at the rooms before two
o'clock,
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. 80.
THE PRESS


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots Of N. G.
fessenden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong, Cox, Wentworth, Hodsdon, Hayden W. P.
Morris, corner Exchange and Fore St.; Welander
Boston & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
trains that run out of the city,
Auburn, Willard Small & Co.
Augusta, r. Pierce.
Bangor, j. H. Babb & Co.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Bddeford, F. NJ. Burnham.
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Bridgton, Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, Il. G. Dennison.
Cumss rland Mills, f. A. Verrill.
Damariscotta, +. W. Dunbar
Freeport, W. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, X. c. Harmon.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Hallowell, G. l.. Spaulding
Lewiston, Chandler q Estes
Lisbon, q. K. Judkins.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, F. A. Millett
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Rockland, q. c. Andrews.
Sabattus, E. H. johnson.
Ssccarappa, at the Post Office.
Saco, of l.. Hodsdon and H. b. Kendrick.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhaven, b. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Waterville, j. NJ. Wall.
Wiscasset, Gibbs Rundlet.
Woodford's Corner. H. Moody.
Yarmouth, @. E. Coombs.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. c. G. Robinson
was crossing the railroad track on CONNER
cial street in pung filled with boxes, when
the pung caught on the rails and the horse
started to run. Mr. Robinson held him with
such grip that the horse fell backwards in
some way, breaking both shafts of the pung
and scattering the boxes in a lively manner.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30

PORTLAND, Dec. 20, 1880.
The following is to me a reasonable solution
of the interest question:
Amount to be endorsed on note S2O1 60, pro-
vided the holder is an honest man and unwl-
ling to take any advantage. If he be very
shrewd man, or more plainly very mean man,
he will think $3.50 will be fair thing The
amount of interest in the first case S120, in the
last S120 plus 21.60 equal to 14160.
Where are the FL. S. bows? r. w.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Fatal Accident,

Albert w. Glenn (son of H. D. Glenn former
manager of the Western Union Co. in this
city a brakeman on the Pennsylvania rail-
road, was struck by bridge at Princeton, N.
j., Monday, and instantly killed.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
WEDNEsDAy.-.John OHara, John Haley and Jo-
seph Mitchell. Intoxication. Fined So each and
costs.
Charles Hail. Intoxication-2d offence. Sixty
days in county jail
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

I6EM ENTS TO-UAY,
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
The Mirror of the World.
The Peoples Spiritual Meeting.
Waltzing-M. B. Gilbert.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice is hereby given.
Probate Notices.
Notice Williston Church.
Drug Store for Sale.
Clothes Wringers-Kendall g. Whitney.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30

Leave to withdraw was granted to the peti-
tioners for the pardon of Charles B. Gilman,
of Waterville, by the Executive Council on
Tuesday
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30

Mrs. Helen r. Boutelle, widow of the late
Timothy Boutelle, died in Waterville at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Edwin Noyes,
Monday afternoon, at the age of 92 years. The
deceased was daughter of Judge Rogers N.
H., was married and came to Wateryille in
1910, and has resided there ever since.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
The Interest Problem.
The following additional solutions have been

The following additional solutions have been
received:
AUGUSTA, Dec 2S.
MR.. EDIToR:-Your Brownfield eorrespon-
dent gives, in this mornings Press, $3.50
and S201.60 respectively as the amount of in
terest and amount to be endorsed on note. /
think if he had made the amounts 1854 and
$204.55 he would have been more nearly correct
AT his figure of S9S40 the rate of interest Tor
more correctly of discount) would be 1881 per
cent. instead of II per cent as is the problem.
r.
''E. c.. r." sends the following note and en-
dorsements,
$1,000. PORTLAND Me-, Jan. 1, 1875.
One year after date promise to pay to the order
of "B,' One Thousand Dollars, at office of "B.''
Value received.
No. L. Due Jan. l, 1876. ga
Endorsements.]
January 1, 1875, received advance interest on
the within note to January 1, 1876, of One Hun
dred Twenty Dollars "B."
January l, 1875, received on the within note
One Hundred and Eighty Dollars, also Twenty One
and Sixty Dollars as advance inter
est as cash January !, 1876.
statement, Jan. 1, 1861
NoIe ......-.... ......... .:..,... u ,OOOOO
ENDORSED ........... ............ $4,000
interest,". .........-. 2l.60 POI so
due january /, 1876, from ..A'' to .sB.''
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
Balance due B. Jan. 1, 1876

Balance due B. JAM 1, 1876. ....... S798.4o
This shows on the note the entire transaction
as stated in the problem.
Once more. Suppose A pays B $500 to pay
interest and balance to appropriate to his note
He takes II per cent. for interest and gives his
note to ga" for $3.50 with interest at 10 per
cent. at the end of the year. Then
has AS note for r................1.....S1 $1,000 90
has BIS note for $3.50 and interest,
making -. $500. POI go
$79S.40
making above balance of note due from A to
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
KENNEREC COUNTY.

itANCOCkl COUNTY
Dr Aipheus +. Page, prominent citizen Of
Bucksport. died Tuesday at the age of 55
years.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Sheriff Stevens has appointed the following
deputies: Asher H. Barton, Benton; Joseph
Siphers, Gardiner; Geo. III. Ramsell, North
Vassalboro; VIM. S. Snow, Litchfeld Corner:
Sumner Soule, Winthrop; Chas. Ell. Severy,
Mount Vernon; Augustus f. Smart, Vienna; IF.
o. Brainard, China; Frank Percival, Weeks
Mills, China; VIM. I. Turner Augusta; Geo.
Ill. Matthews, Waterville; Simeon B. Leonard,
Hallowell; Sewall j. Hawes, Readield; Jas.
Iibbetts, Belgrade; John NJ. Jewell, Clinton,
Deputy Sheriff and Jaior; Henry Sewall, Au-
gusta, Deputy Sheriff and Messenger to Courts.
OXFORD COUNTY.
A. & p. B. Young of Hiram will cut and
put into the Saco this winter 3,000,000 feet of
hemlock and spruce timber.
j. Winslow Jones will erect corn canning
shop at Hiram Bridge the coming year, pro-
Vlded 800 acres of corn can be obtained.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
Tuesday Harry Donnelly a six year old
Bangor boy, was sliding backward on sled in
the rear OF his fathers house, holding in his
hand pointed instrument about two feet long
and called in foundries event wire;'' in at
tempting to make his sled go little faster,
the boy in some way dropped the wire in such
manner that the point pierced the lower
parI OF his back on the right side and came out
on the right side of the abdomen the wire
passing entirely through and impaling the
body. The wire, which was quite rusty, was
extracted by the plucky boy himself The two
openings of the wound were found to be II
inches apart. A physician was called but
gave it as his opinion that the wire had passed
through the liver and that his services could
avail but little. Late Tuesday evening the boy
was still alive.
SAGADAHOC COUNTY
Sheriff Ballou has appointed the following
deputies: Patrick X. Millay, Bowdoinham
Seth H. Leonard, Bowdoin; Chas. H. Small
Topsnam; Chas FL. Hodges, Richmond
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30

and adds:
send you herewith note whicE I think
solves the problem, and to prove give the fol-
lowing: Allow 'sB'' to endorse interest of S12O
as interest to January 1, 1876. Then endorse
payment of $3.50, being balance of $500 after
interest, and as note carries its interest in ad-
vance, of course the payment of $3.50 is en-
titled to same which is endorsed as $21.60 and
goes as a payment against the face of the note,
making the whole amount of endorsement
$201.6 as cash January l, 1876.
Note Observation-Disclosures. 81 600 90
EnuOISeIlenl.
Interest. .......... ............. 21.60 2O1.GO
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30

THE public are cautioned to ask for DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup, aud take no other Price
25 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
STATE NEWS.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Jonas Look son of Chas. Look of North Jaw
was missing Sunday morning and search was
made, when he was found under his uncle's
saw and grist mill, with cash on the back of
his head, bruise on his eye and neck, drench.
ing wet, and parts of both feet frozen. 1t seems
he left home at $50 o'clock Saturday evening
to go half mile across lots to his uncle's, and
in SO doing passed through the mill, where he
slipped off one of the timbers and fell four OF
five feet to the rocks and water below
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30

Dr. Alpheus f. Page, prominent citizen OF
Bucksport, died Tuesday at the age of 55
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
"E. C. R." sends the following note and en-

due January 1, 1876, from "a" to "B''
Paid January /, 1876.
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30

t-AN'-AI7@hI1S1O OOU-NI T.
Sheriff Ballou has appointed the following
deputies: Patrick X. Millay, Bowdoinham
Seth H. Leonard, Bowdoin; Chas. III. Small
Topsnam; Chas. Fl. Hodges, Richmond
The Portland daily press., 1880-12-30
PoRrr.ANn Dec % 1ss

making above balance of note due from A to
d
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-10-29
PEABODY EDUCATION FUND.

Much has been said recently concern
ing the withdrawal of the Peabody
fund from rural Louisiana, and various
opinions have been expressed as to the
cause of this action on the part of the
General Agent, DIR. Sears. Under the
circumstances DIR. Sears's letter on that
subject will afford the desired informa-
ton:
STAUNToN, VA, Nov. Is, 1879.
Hon. II. NJ. I.usher, Superintendent Puhlic
Education:
Dcor iSi,'-Nou know that we do not
give out the income of the Peabody
fund as charity, but rs an encourage
ment to 4 State that makes strenuous
efforts for public schools. Louisiana
occupies a doubtful position, and
could not answer your letters about aid
till could have some of my doubts
removed; and, now, instead of en-
courasement we have nothing but dis
couragement. If q State determines to
cripple the schools we do not attempt
TO carry them on. We help build up ;
but we do not help to destroy. We do
not embark in sinking ship. Weare
sadly disappointed and entirely dis
couraged. l do not think we shall do
anything for schools in Louisiana, un-
less the sky there lights up and bright
ems. We may aid in normal instruc-
ton in the two schools of New Orleans,
but unless the people are resolved to
help themselves vigorously, we do not
propose to help them. l know the
difficulty is with the law makers, but
the people must look to that. We can
not. If their present condition is un.
fortunate, as L think it is, that is q
calamity we cannot remedy. Even the
statement of our mode of action, with
an honest explanation of our reasons,
seems to be interpreted as an improper
interference. l only wished to point
out the way in which we could con-
sistcntly help the State. l shall not
again expose myselfto that imputation.
Having expended over $4,000 for the
State, we were, Of course, very reluct-
ant to sec our main object-a vigorous
system of public schools-groW less, in
stead of more hopeful.
This is no reflection upon yourself
We have acted together. We have
both labored earnestly and with the
best intentions for the good of the
State. Our motives are misconstrucd,
and our work is not appreciated, ex-
ccpt by few. and those few have no
power. ..
should be heartily glad if anything
would give mo hopeful view.
With sincere regards, yours truly,
Il. SEARS, General Agent.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-10-29
HANCOCK WITHOUT INDIANA.
TSt. Louis POSt-BiSpatcll. |

[St. Louis Post-Dispatch.l
Ii would be worse than idle to deny
the tremendous advantage which the
Republicans gained by the result of the
recent elections. But it would be
equally foolish for the Republicans to
deceive themselves with the idea that
they have already won the battle of
November.
Hancock can be elected without In
diana. The States of the South will
give him l3S votes. That is conceded.
So Hancock needs only forty-seven
more. New York has thirty-five.
New York and New Jersey together
have forty-four, OF three less than nee
cssary. New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut together have fifty, or
three more than is necessary.
But there is Maine, too, and Colora-
do, California and Nevada, where the
Democrats have more than possibili-
ty of success.
Maine was carried by the fusion last
month, and the same fusion, stronger
than ever, is united on an electoral
ticket. Three of the electors are Dem
ocrats, the other four rGreenbackers. 1t
does not seem reasonable that the Gar
field electors can carry Maine against
the victorious fusion. But if this be
so the Democrats will elect Hancock
without Connecticut.
The South, New York, New Jersey
and three out Of the seven votes OF
Maine make 1S:J votes, or enough to
elect.
New York il; Il Democratic State.
New Jersey Is, a Democratic State.
Maine is no longer 4 Republican
State.
Let the fight go on. Whatever may
be said about the Democrats they arc
no towards. They have fought under
much more unfavorable circumstances
than the present. Let them carry on
the fight in tho East with the tircless
vigor and energy displayed by the
Republicans of Indiana, and victory is
| still within their reach.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-10-29
LETTER FROM GEN. SICKLEs.

DEAE SIR: l am unable to accept
your invitation to attend :he meeting
at Chickcring Hall this evening. The
rcvcrscs of October point the way to
victory in November. The loss Of In
diana rightly appreciated will elect
Hancock. The State elections in au-
tumn arc preliminary sl>irmishes that
discipline the great army for the de-
cisivc battle. The nomination of Gen =.
Hancock was received with such favor
by the country that his supporters be-
came confident and inert, while the
Garfield men were Respondent but
diligcnt. The result was soon obvious
in Vermont, where the greater energy
Of the Republicans increased their ma
jority. This example stimulated Gen.
Hancock's friends to fresh zeal and ac-
tivity in Maine, and a victory, follow
ing that, assured them of the populari-
ty of their candidate. Then followed
cNcrtions on the part of the Icepubli-
cans to carry Indiana, which has per-
baps no parallel in American politics.
All their force has been expended in
their effort to retrieve their disaster in
Maine, for without Maine the election
of Garfield was impossible. The two
parties stand to-day as they stood at
the outset OF the canvass. The Repub-
licans have lost Maine; the Democrats
have lost Indiana. Both parties are
admonishcd that success is Il reward
of good cause and a hard fight. New
York is the battle ground, and New
York is for Hancock. The majority in
the Empire state will prove that the
strongest political sentiment of oul
people is the desire for cordial and
kindly relations with all our sister
Commonwealths and with all sections
of our reunited country.
Sincerely yours,
DANIEL Il. SICELES
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-10-29
TIE SiiYSTER.

Chicf-J ustice Ryan, of Wisconsin, in
Il recent address to law students thus
describes the "Shystcr "IIc is al
most always a Ounce, Il fellow of low
intellect and vitality of meagcr life !;
of mean and selfish instincts and
tastes dull of head and cold OF heart !;
of little passion and no impulse so
cold and clammy that he might have
been Il fish; q creature whose lean
blood, cautious cCotism and selfish
greed would fit him, as far as they go,
for store or bank or factory, conducted
on purely economic principles, but
could fill no honest place in a lawyers
office.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-10-29
THE BIOLOGISTS woolNG:

When first l saw YOU. Eland deer,
My heart it did repine; .-r-. - o..
Because gnu how good you were.
And wished that you erlnine.
When your taper fingers pressed d..
Upon that eve i'll May,
The glance you gave mo sealed my fate
And I'm still yours, toady.
I'll never break apo art the lynx .....
That binds my heart to thine,
Till shall lion my last couch
And in my grave reclinc.
Gaze, Eland deer, upon me now!
Crhat's civct pleaseS you.)
Ono glance from your bright eyes will H. Sht
This mole tlering fire anew. rL'
And if it is for porcupinc, ..'....'.
Though it should ruin me,
I'll bring as many hamstu you B..
As one could wish to see.
But then Of course weak antelope,
For that would be !, boar;
But can stay right here rat home,
And I'll nc'er leave you mohr.
--DctrOd Free Press.