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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
ARREy's HuaIPrY nIrMpry


This mammoth organization, of which s. w.
Hickey is the proprietor and manager, gave
three performances at Mr. Curtis beautiful
theatre, closing Saturday evening, to very good
business. The company is composed of the
most finished and expensive pantomimic and
speciality talent of any organization in this
country. The clowns, Mafit and Fraser, stand
unequalled. The pantaloons. Leon and Marti-
netti, ail Columbines, Pauline Martinetti and
Gabrielle, are first class. The scenery, tricks
&c, were very complete and of the best descrip-
ton In the olio Miss Belle Gabrielle gave
pleasing performances ON the chrystalonicon.
The Royal stair case band on stills were re-
ceived with uproarious applause. Vatican, the
Egyptian juggler. with this company, is gen.
orally conceded to be the best ever seen with
travelling organization. The Martinetti faml-
ly, formerly with the Ravels, two women and
two men, do some very neat posturing ana
gymnastc balancing acts. Last but far from
least come the talented band of Tyrolean
warblers, brought to this country especially for
this organization. They consist of four women
and two men, appearing in their picturesque
costumes and singing their peculiar mountain
songs in a charming and novel manner. In
response to an encore they danced educational
company again, and feel certain that their au-
diences will be limited only by the size of Mr.
Curtis new theatre.
THF SPANISH STUDENTS.
The Spanish Students and Major Ponds
combination appeared Saturday afternoon and
evening at City Hail. The attendance at both
performances was small.
NOTES.
The sale of seats for Evanoelina at New
Portland theatre will commence tomorrow
morning, instead of to-day as previously an
nounced.
OF Mr.. George Edgar, who is to appear next
week at the new Portland theatre, "Gath," in
letter to the Washinton Herald, says:-"Mr.
Edgar's voice is capable of the most touching
pathos as we'll as power and force. His Lear is
full of beauties and subtleties. 1 know of no
actor on our stage who can be compared to him
in this character. None of them show he in
tellectual grasp, the honesty of purpose, the
artistic intuition that this new, unknown man
evinces."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18
IN BANKRUPTCY. District Court of

In BANKRUPTCY. District Court. of the
i United States, District of Maine. In the mat
ter of Harris, Atwood & Co., Bankrupts.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
sented to the Court. this fifteenth day of October,
by Fred F. Harris of Deering, bankrupt, individu-
ally and member OF the firm of Harris Atwood &
Company, praying that he may be decreed to havela
full discharge from all his debts, individual and
partnership, provabe; and upon reading said peti-
ton,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same onthe Sixth day of December, A. d.
1850 before the Court in Portland in said District
lished in the Portland Advertiser and the Portland
Press, newspapers printed in said District once a
weekly Advertiser and Press, the last publication to
be thirty days at least before the day of hearing
and that all creditors who have proved their debts
and other persons in interest, may appear at said
time and place. and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of said Petition should not be
granted. VIM. P. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court for said District.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18

Truly wonderful in nervousness, general de-
bility, emaciation and dropsy.- Malt Bitters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18
Limerick.

Limerick.
The house and stable of Charles Hamilton
were burned Saturday morning about 5 o'clock.
The fire was started in the stable and dis
covered in season to save the furniture. The
cause of the fire is unknown. Insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18
Farm For Sale,

TTyHE farm of the late SIMON WELLS, of New
L Gloucester containing about 120 acres of good
land, well divided into Tillage, Pasture, Wood and
Timberland.
About 60 acres of this farm is Wood and Timber,
being the best vood lot in the town, with large
amount of very choice Hemlock Lumber. A good
Orchard of Choice Grated Fruit.
The Buildings are in fair condition, consisting of a
one story house, barn and carriage house. School
House one half mile distant. One and a half miles
to the Grand Trunk Station, West Pownal, and the
some distance to the Maine Central Depot, Gray.
distant.
The Farm will be sold at bargain, and possession
given Immediately if desired.
Also, two good Cows now ON the place for sale.
For further particulars, inquiry may be made Of
EBEN B. WELLS, of Salem Depot, n. H.. or MOS
ES PLUMMER, West Pownal, Maine.
New Gloucester. Oct. 18th 1890 W3m43
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Eastern Railroad.
COMMENCING OCT. 18th, 1880.

Trains Leave Portland
. u. m. Daily CNight Express from Bangor) for
Saco, Biddeford, Portsmouth, Newburyport, Sa-
lem, Lynn and Boston. special Pullman Sleep
ing Car will be ready for occupancy in Portland
at p. m. Week days., and at
IL p. m. Sundays, and will be attached
to this train. Passengers have a nights rest
and arrive in Boston at $50 am. in season for
all morning trains South and West
$40 a. m. Daily except Sundays. For Boston and
way stations, with parlor car arriving at lie pm
LOO p. m. Daily except Sundays. for Boston and
way stations, with parlor car, arriving at $50
pm in season for Sound and Rail connections
South and West.
For Portland, ieave Boston,
7.SO a. IL. and 1880 and 100 p. No. arriving
In Portland at 1906, and .. m.
The p. m. train runs daily.
Through tickets 10 all points South and
West at lowest rates at Depot Ticket Office Com
mercial street. j. M. French, Ticket Master, and
at the Union Ticket Office, f. A. Waldron, Agt
40 Exchange street.
Pullman Car Tickets for Seats an1
Berths sold at Depot Ticket q Mce.
LUCIUS FUTILE,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
ID. W. SANBORN. Master Transportation.
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- Advertiser Copy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18
THF SPANISH STUDENTS.

The Spanish Students and Major Ponds
combination appeared Saturday afternoon and
evening at City Hail. The attendance at both
performances was small.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18

the venerable John M. Todd, collection was
taken up.
| SECOND PARISH CHURCH.
In the morning Rev. Mr.. Dickinson at the
Second Parish Church preached from the
parable of the Prodigal Son-Luke Is: 1872
The preacher introduced the sermon by mar
rating an incident concerning Child lost up
on the mountains, illustrating by the interest
of the search and Joy of its recovery, the
teaching of the beautiful parable under con-
sideration; for the human heart ever throbs
with deepest interest over the search for the
lost and straying The narration of the para
bic divides itself into four parasitic prodgal IS
sin, misery, penitence and restoration.
He was like too many young men of the
present day. His purpose was to break away
from parental restraint. Not at once did
he go-he thought of it for a time, and then
he went away. Next he plunged into riotus
living, and for time imagined he was happy.
| So much for his sin. and next we see his re-
pentance Soon in the midst of his sensual
| enjoyment there came upon him terrible
famine OF the soul. Hope, faith, joy were all
dead in his soul. But he plunged deeper. in
| sin; and SO in his want, be went and linked
| himself to one of the evil residents of that far
| off land. So always the evil does become the
slave OF sin. We next find him a swine-herd,
and trying to feed himself with the swine's
food. Thus does sin brutalize it's servants.
Thus Tar the course of the prodigal was down
ward; but here God in his great mercy inter-
posed and led him to think So he came to
hlmseiI-he turned from his madness and
thought of his fathers house-of God his
father and heaven his forgotten home. Thus
does every sinner when he comes to himself
| The prodigal told of his changed mind when
he said, II have snned." This brings us to
the restoration part of his history 1t is not
the picture of the stern judge, but of the loving
father going out to meet his lost penitent son
and with joy bringing him back to this home.
Such is the picture Of Gods great love. Flow
ing over the sea of darkness and death, we
behold the wide sea of Gods illimitable and
redeeming love- Lastly, we read of the great
happiness that came to the returning prodigal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-10-18

The Rev. Mr.. Nichols of Bddeford preach
ed yesterday at the First Parish Church on
an exchange with the Rev. Dr. Hill.
Mr.. W. X. Needham conducted the service
at the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms last evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-28
HamIin's Last Day.

Few Hours More-The Doomed Man
 Not Afraid to Die-Testing the Rope-A
 Last Letter to the Widow Of the Nur-
 dered Watchman.
 Hamlin will be executed this morning at II o'clock. The gallows was put up in the barn, and was found to work all right. It WAS tested with sand bag weighing 250 pounds, the fall being nine feet. Hamlin weighs 160 pounds, and the fall in his case will be five feet. It will be erected in the southwest part of the corridor of the main prison, facing the south.
 Father Hughes will say mass for the dying at the jail chapel at an early hour this fore noon. No one will be present except the condemned man, accompanied by the sheriff and deputies
 Sheriff Seymour has received notice from Hamlin's friends that they will take the body and give it proper burial, and they will not allow any experiments on the body by medi- cal men.
 sister of the condemned man sent him a telegram yesterday morning from Ohio, bid ding him farewell
 A deputy sheriff handed him some choice cigars yesterday morning. Hamlins face lighted up at the gift, and he said, ''You fel- lows must begin soon to get that thing ready, (the gallows.)" The deputy said ''Yes, to- day." and Hamlin reaffirmed his readiness, saying he should meet his fate like a man and not a mouse. Hamlin furnished two letters for publication yesterday. One was a message of thanks to his many friends. The other is touching and feeling letter to Mrs. Shipman, the widow of the murdered watch man, stating that the murder was not in the least premeditated nor intended, and that a quart of New England rum furnished himself and Allen by the prison officials was the evil agent which caused the crime In closing he sends her $5, the proceeds of the sale of his photographs.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-28
Personal.

Ex-Senator w. H. Barnum has been elected president of the Little Pittsburg mine at LeadviIle.
 P. T. Barnum has returned to his home, Waldemere, which has been repainted and otherwise improved during his absence. Mrs. Nancy Parish, eighty-seven years old, was burned to death in Columbia last Friday. A wood d-box took fire, and in trying to put out the fire her clothing caught and she was fa- tally burned.
 MT. Edward King, of New York, an advo- cate of the positive philosophy, will deliver a free lecture on Sunday evening at Loomis' Temple of Music subject, ''The Strength and Weakness of Ingersoll.''
 Miss Polly Rogers, who died in Milford May 23 aged 92 years, was one of the seven persons in the town who were over 90 years old The others are Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Burwell Mrs. Andrew Beard, Mrs Jonas Hine, Mrs. Abigail Plumb and Mrs Polly Ford
 Rev. Dr. O. E. Daggett, of Hartford, for. merly of New Haven, will supply the pulpit of the First church in Northampton till Aug ust, during the absence of the pastor, Rev. Dr. Leavitt, in Europe. The pastorage of this church was held more than a century ago by the eminent President Edwards.
 MT. James w. Moulton, whom we noticed recently as having discontinued his office in the Masonic Temple in this city and formed business connection with firm of Boston architects, paid flying visit to New Haven yesterday to attend the wedding of a friend. He reports heavy demand for linen dusters at the Club
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-28
Parlor Rock Grove.

This far-famed inland summer resort fo1
 family parties, Sunday school excursions and
 picnics is situated upon the line of the
 Housatonic railroad and the banks of the Pequonnock river within miles of Bridge port. Here nature and art in perfect har- mony unite, blending the beauties of both to such an extent as fairly to captivate the senses and afford grateful rest and seclusion amid the beauties of nature. Cars run di- rectly to the grove, where throughout the grounds, upon elevations commanding the finest views, notably among these the Path by the River," are scattered rustic seats A large pavilion for dancing occupies the cen Ire with fountain playing, croquet grounds stands for refreshments. tables, store and cook houses and swings, in the immediate vii cinity. This spot is singularly wild and TO- mantle, occupying high ground, while below in the dim distance is the track winding through rock cuts and around graceful curves of the Housatonic railroad
 Descending winding staircase approaches are made to the picturesque spot from which Parlor Rock derives it's name. An immense rocky platform with overhanging boulders forming complete parlor, while rapid falls, cascades, and the beautiful stream spanned by romantic bridge together with quiet and secluded hooks, render this region perfectly charming. It is charming spot for picnics, easily accessible, having pure air and fine water, and arrangements for securing the grounds for either large or small parties can 1e obtained through the mail or by person al application at the offices of the Housa- tonic Railroad Company, Bridgeport, of either H. D. Averill general ticket agent, or L. B. Stillson, acting superintendent. The fast passenger trains of the Housatonic rail road new line are very popular. They make close and sure connections for Albany (through carl, Saratoga Buffalo Suspension Bridge or Niagara Falls and the far West
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-28
Decoration Day.

The following orders have been issued in reference to Decoration day. which will be observed on Monday next, the 3Oth of May falling on Sunday:
 HEADQUARTERS ADMIRAL FooTE PosT
 No. IF, G. A. R.,
 NEW HAVEN Ct., May 2S, 1880. General Order, No. 1.
 l. The comrades of this Post will meet at Grand Army Hall at o'clock p. m. sharp, Sunday evening, May 3Oth, for the purpose of attending memorial services at the East Pearl street M. E. church. All ex-soldiers and sailors are cordially invited to attend with the Post Horse cars will leave the corner of Chapel and Church streets at 6:30 p. m and return at the close of the services.
 H. The comrades will assemble at Grand Army Hall Monday, May 31st, at S:30 o'clock a. m., wearing dark clothes, white gloves, G. A. R. hat and equipments The decoration of the graves at the cemeteries will take place at 10 o'clock 8. m by sections of the Post. All ex-soldiers and sailors are cordially inyi ted to participate.
 III. The comrades will assemble at Grand Army Hall at o'clock p. m. for the purpose of parade and attending the public exercises on the Green. By order of
 D. w. GRosvENoR, Post Commander. F. A. CHASE, Adjutant.
 In Hartford five companies of the First regiment, together with the First company of the Governors Foot Guard and the Put nam Phalanx, have volunteered their services to the Grand Army for escort duty on Deco ration day.
 On Monday next, Decoration day, the pulp lie are respectfully asked to forward their contributions of flowers before half past eight o'clock to G. A. R. Hall, as the Post commences decorating at ten. As Sunday in tervenes this year the time for receiving flowers is thus limited. The chief marshal requests the aids and officers of companies to meet at room 14, City Hall, this evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-28
Ordained to the Priesthood.

Interesting Service and Large Attend
 nnce of Clergy at nIeriden.
 At St. Andrews Episcopal church, Meri- den, yesterday morning, six deacons were ad- vanced to the priesthood by Bishop Williams, assisted by Dr. Deshon, of Meriden, and several other clergymen. The names ot those thus ordained were The Rev. D. w. Babcock of the Church of the Ascension, New Haven; Rev. MT. Roberts, of Plain vile; Rev. Mir Warner of Stafford Springs Rev. MT. Pine, of Bridgeport; Rev. MT. Broadwell, of Fair Haven; and Rev. MT. Snively, of Brooklyn, N. Y. In addition to the above about twenty other clergymen from different parts of the State were in at tendance.
 The candidates were presented by Prof. Binney of the Berkeley Institute in Middle town. The ordination sermon was preached by Bishop Williams from Acts viii:35. '"Then Philip opened his mouth and began at the same Scripture and preached unto him Jesus. ' The service was read by Messrs. Harri, man, Torrance and Warrington.
 The music was by the church choir and included Te Deum from Stinows service in
 
 phony was sung as solo by Rev. MT. Bab- cock.
 Among the clergymen present were Rev. Drs. Deshon of Meriden, Olmstead of Bran ford, Horton of Cheshire and Messrs. Lines, vibberts, Purvies, Andrews and Torrance ot New Haven, Raftery of Cheshire, Worthing- ton of West Haven, Wildman of Wallingford, Mcconnell of Middletown, White of Say brook, Hartman of Portland, and Brewer ot Westerly, R. I.
 At the close of the service the clergy and congregation were kindly invited into the basement of the church to partake of refresh ments bountifully provided by the ladies of the parish, who spared no pains to make it pleasant and agreeable to the visitors from abroad, of which quite delegation went up from the Church of the Ascension of this city, by invitation of their new rector, Rev. E.. w. Babcock, who for the past year has been the assistant at St. Andrews The members from the Church of the Ascension desire in this connection to thank the ladies of St. Andrews for their kind reception and hospitality.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-28

The showers Wednesday evening were principally confined to the mountainous dis tricts to the northward. In Iitchfeld, says the Waterbury American, the shower We'd nesday night lasted about three hours and did wonderful sight of good. The drought had become terrible and was affecting the hay crop, but this shower will revive everything and quiet the dust that has been so annoying If we could have less lightning with showers it would suit weak nerved females better
 The rain just touched the edge of Nauga- tuck The extreme severity of the shower visited the vicinity of Litchfeld and Winsted In Middlebury every farmer is looking sky ward. The dry weather is creating great havoc with the crops, and unless rain comes soon they will prove an entire failure. Wa terbury's visitation of rain was very slight.
 Dennis Griffin while at work on Benedict's hill, Waterbury, on Wednesday, was so affect ed by the extreme heat that he was obliged to stop work. He went to his home on the Alp rigador, and had hardly got into the house before he died, the sunstroke he sustained proving fatal. Five other laborers at the same place were overcome by the heat, but no serious effects resulted. The deceased came to Waterbury from Union City about six months ago.
 A Hungarian, employed by Joseph w. Jennings, of Greens Farms, was suddenly prostrated with the heat shortly after dinner Wednesday, while narrowing in field near the house. He was soon discovered and a messenger dispatched for physician, but before he could arrive the patient was dead.
 Middletown had a touch of the shower, but what there was of it made the people feel better. During the shower the house of Mr. Cyrus s. Johnson, West street, South Farms, ..was struck by lightning and consid- erably damaged thereby. The bolt struck the, chimney on the L part, went through the roof down into bedroom below, tearing of the lath, clustering and paper, and doing oth- CT damage. It then took an upward course to tin conductor, which it followed down into the cistern, and passed of. It made a general wreck wherever it went. Mrs. John son was stunned by the shock. The damage will amount to about $1OO.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-28
The Court Record.

Superior Court-Cfvtl Side-Judge Hoyey
 This court came in yesterday morning al
 10 o'clock, when Judge Hovey rendered the following decisions
 In the case of Treat ct al vs Smith ct al. which was to determine the title of two lots of land in Milford, owned by tenants in com mon, the court finds that the title of the north lot is in the Milford Savings bank, tc whom it passed as the exclusive property o1 Catharine P. Durand. As to the south lot, 6 decree for it's sale must be entered and com mittee appointed.
 In the case of Irwin D. Hull vs. the city of Meriden, the report of the committee was accepted and the assessment of equal bene- fits and damages for street improvement confirmed with costs of suit to be paid by Meriden.
 In the matter of Albert D. Judd vs Benia- min Noyes-an action to recover $4OO for a subscription to the Dwight Place church building fund-the declaration was found seriously defective and insufficient. There was an absence of an allegation show ing sufficient consideration. It is alleged that the money was subscribed for 'scertain objects and purposes hereinafter set forth j" but the objects were not set forth as an ale gation or averment. The incorporation Of the subscription paper was not sufficient. If it were sufficient there was no averment that the party making the contract was ca pablo of carrying it out. It had been held that the acceptation of the subscription and the presence of other subscriptions show sui fcient consideration, but neither of these grounds have been alleged in the declaration. There is no allegation that the sum of $55,- 000-one of the conditions-was subscribed at all or in the time mentioned It isgeneEally alleged that the conditions of the paper were carried out by the plaintiff, but it was neces- sary for the plaintiff to aver the facts for the benefit of the court. But there is a more serious difficulty which would be attended with grave consequences. The defendant subscribed $500 at first and $200 if the sub scriptions were short. There is no allegation that the subscriptions were short. It was also a condition that payment should be made as called for under the direction of a building committee. There is no allegation that a committee was appointed, nor that they called for the money. This absence would lead to the erasure of the case, unless it wexe remedied by m amendment. There are other
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-28
A Young Rascal.

James Rooney, young pocket book thief, who was placed under $7oo, bonds at Bridge port, Wednesday, to answer to the charge of robbing Mrs. Irving Lobdell, of that city, was yesterday morning arraigned on two more charges, one being the robbery of Miss Kate Sheppard in East Bridgeport last Friday, and the other the robbery of Miss Jennie Bartram on Fairfield avenue last Friday evening. Probable cause was found in the first case and he pleaded guilty in the second. The court fixed the bonds in each case at $7OO, making Rooney's total bail $2, 100. For a boy not quite Is this is doing very well. Rooney seemed to be wholly indifferent as to the amount his bonds were, or what punish ment he should receive