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caprlceS.-NeW Orleans Plcayune.
He was great bore, and was talking to a
crowd about the coming local election. Said
he: "Jones is good man; he is ;capable, hon.
est, fearless and conscientious. He will make
the very kind of an officer we need here in
Galveston. He once saved my life from
drowning" "Do you really want to see Jones
elected?" said a solemn-faced old man "I do
indeed. I'd do anything to see him elected"
Then never let anybody know he saved your
hfe.u The meeting then adjourned. Calves
ton News.
1t is, to say the least, wrong for anybody to
90 to church or public meeting, hacking away
and disturbing the preacher or orator with
coughing. Use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup at
once; it costs only 25 cents bottle
The dyspeptic, bilious, tickle in appetite and
wanting in strength take Malt Bitters.
The Cincinnati prominent man who couldn't
attend a political meeting sent large hog to
be barbacued, with note stating that he sent
the hog to represent m.-Boston Post.
A man cannot rip, tear and darn without be-
ing considered ill-tempered and profane.
Woman can however, and there is where she
gets the best of man.-Phildadelphia Chroni-
cle-Herald.
Is II. Possible
that remedy made of such common, simple
plants as Hops. Buchu, Mandrake, Dandelion,
&c., makes SO many and such marvellous and
wonderful cures as Hop Bitters do? 1t must
be, for when old and young, rich and poor,
Pastor and Doctor, Lawyer and Editor, all tes-
tify to having been cured by them, we must
umn.-Post.
The theatrical season is about to begin, and
bill boards that have looked like the tattered
fragments of mustard plaster now blossom
with impossible pictures of impossible actors in
impossible positions-NeW Haven Register
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Wit and Wisdom.

There is no suiting the people who declare
that old ideas are preiudices, and new ones
caprices.-New Orleans Picayune.
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A capable, faithful woman for
general h0uSewOrk-.One that would
take an interest. Family of two
or three. Address, Miss L. w. s.,
Brunswick, Maine.
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RumfOrd Falls & Buckfield
RAIIARoAD.

-,----=-=, Leaves Canton 4.3O and $50 a. IN.
Returning leaves Portland 10 D. m.
EHgs.2-Snn.sL Lewiston, p. M, and Mechanic Falls
100 a. IN. and 2.3O p. m.
chanic Falls at 515 p. m. Returning leaves Lewis
ton 435. Portland $40 and Mechanic Falls $50
p M, arriving at Canton SIS D. m.
Stage connections for West Sumner Dixfeld,
Byron, Rangley Lakes &C.
1. WASHBURN, JR., President.
Portland June %, 1880. e3Otf
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The 900 and 1880 A. NJ. and zoo and 6.1O p.
NJ, are the only trips from Portland to Evergreen
+The only trip to Long Island and Little Che
beague, leaving Portland at p. m. Return, leav-
at 4.45 p. m.
lin rough. stormy and foggy weather, this trip
will not be made.
Fare 25 cts. for round trip Children 10 cts. Sim
gle passage one way 15 cts. Five tickets 81 90,
Communication tickets, 80 round trips $780,
Arrangements for Picnics and Excursions can be
made with j. s. Morris, No. % Exchange street. or
Steamers lesve City, Afternoon at 200 and $50,
leave Islands tor City at $50, 500 and $50.
See Entertainment Column for SATURDAY. After
noon Band Concerts and Sails.
j. i. LIBBY, Manager
Office, end Of Custom House Wharf.
Portland, June 28, 1880. je29dtf
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rszs<.> Steamer CITY OF RICHMOND,
=lAessSa@ Railroad Wharf, every Mon.
1day, Wednesday, and Sat
day evenings, at Ills O'Clock, or on arrival
of Steamboat Express Trains from Boston, for
Mount Desert, Southwest and Bar Harbors)
touching at Rockland only, and arriving at Bar
Harbor, at about 1000 A. IT., next morning.
Returning, leave Bar Harbor about 100 A. NJ
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, touching
at Southwest Harbor and Rockland, arriving in
Portland about P. NJ, connecting with O'Clock
p. m. express trains and steamer fof Boston.
Steamer LEWISTON, Capt. Charles Deering, will
leave Railroad Wharf, every Tuesday and Fri
day Evening, at Ills O'Clock, or ON arrival of
Express Trains from Boston, for Mount Desert and
Machiasport, and intermediate landings, arriving
at Mount Desert at about noon.
Returning, will leave Machiasport, every Mon
day and Thursday Morning, at 4.3O, and
Mount Desert, at about 1000, arriving in Portland
the same evening, connecting with the Pullman
Train for Boston.
Both Steamers connect at Rockland, with Sanford
s. S. Co Steamers for Bangor and Riyer-landings,
every trip. From Bangor connecting Monday and
Thursday.
Passengers from Portland, forwarded to Bangor
and River-landihgs at usual rates.
Freight for same points from Portland, forwarded
at REGULAR TARIFF RATES of this company
Tickets and ssaterooms at Union Ticket Office, 40
Exchange st.
All communications by mail or telegraph for
rooms and circulars should be addressed to
GEO. L. DAY, Gen. Ticket Agent,
Portland.
E. GUSHING. General Manager.
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Wanted.
Wanted

A Girl to do general housework, Call at II
"A DEERING STREET from 8 to 10 O'Clock a
m. and from to 9p. m. au31 div
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WANTS.
Wanted,


4 WOMAN to do general house-work in the
"A country on farm, in the family. Address
BOX 90, Gray, Me. au31dtf
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POETRY.
Campaign Song.
(Air:-Garibatdi Hyn,n.)

WRITTEN FOR THE GARFIELD GLEE CLUB.
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The theatrical season is about to begin, and
bill boards that have looked like the tattered
fragments of mustard plaster now blossom
with impossible pictures of impossible actors in
impossible positions.-New Haven Register.
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MlIIlnefy Goods SaIesman.
W7 7ANTED a first class man who is well and fav-
w orably known to the trade in the States of
Maine and New Hampshire. The right man will be
literally dealt with. Address JAS. G. JOHNSON,
late johnson Bros. Co., 800 Broadway, New
ork. jy19dMW&S6w
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A nice house in desirable location In the west
IA ern part of the city, consisting of fourteen
rooms. Convenient for one or two families. Apply
at 3U Emery Street. au27 diff
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On and after Oct. L, 1850, the
premises now occupied by F. q.
Bailey & Co., Nos 35 & 81 EX-
change st. Apply TO
HENRY DEERING,
No. 81 Exchange st.
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(Air:-Gdrbdtd Hynn)
All forward! All forward!
Republicans rally! The camp-fires are lighted,
Make ready for battle that wrong may be righted;
The Union forever is strong and undying,
And traitors shall reap the Ill harvest they SOW
RspubnaAns rally The battles before Us,
Rise in our might ana We shall be victorious
Fighting for right with our bright banners flying
Garfield shall lead US to conquer the foe.
For Garfield and Arthur, for Garfield and
Arthur, for Garfield and Arthur, hurrah
boys, hurrah
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M aine Central
RAILROAD.
SUNDAY, JUNE e7, 1850,
Passenger Trains leave Portland for ham
g0r, Dexter, Belfast and Waterville at
For Sk0whegan at 1880, 1855 and IL 10 pm.
For Watervi1le, Augusta, HallowelI, Gar
diner and Brunswick at 100 a. M, 12.55,
For Rockland and all stations on Knox & Lin
coin r. R and for Lewiston and Farmington
via vi s5 Oo .na nd :nd and g.
For Farmington, Monmouth, Winthrop,
ReadAeld, West Waterville and Water
Vile via Lewiston at 1880 p. m.
The 5.15 p. IN. train runs to Waterville via Au-
gusta, Saturdays only. The night Pullman trains
run each way. every night Sundays included.
For Lewiston and Auburn.
Passenger Trains leave at 1850 and sos p. m.
The train leaving at 11.15 p. also has passen-
q passenger train for Lewiston. The 11.15 pm.
is the Night Express Train with Pullman sleeping
car attached making close connection at Bangor
for all stations on the Bangor Pscataquis r. r.,
the =. & N. A, Railway, and for st. John and
Halifax, Houlton, Woodstock, ~. An
drew:, 81. stephen, Fredel teton, Fort
Passenger Trains arrive in Portland as
follows:LThe morning trains from Augusta, Gar
$40 a. m. The day trains ira % from % Bangor, DE Dexter ter
Belfast, Skowhegan. Pennington, X. B L. R. R.,
and all Intermediate stations at LOO and LOS
Pm. The afternoon trains from Augusta, Bath,
and Lewiston at 5.45 p. m. The Night Pullman
Express ''A'n l'1e fA4soN 8 g; TUCKER, sup's
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To Let with Board.
~ ed. Centrally located. Address
au26d2w* BOX 1853. City.
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WANTED.

A Good Sleigh Ironer wanted Immediately at
"A MARTIN, PENNELL & co. IS.
au24 diff Cor. Elm and Cumberland SITS.
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TO LET.
To Let.

To Let.
HOUSE No. JOG Park St., will be let furnished
Ill for e or months, perhaps longer, from Oct
1st. Apply at the house. au28d2w*
Houses To Let.
SEVERAL pleasant and convenient rents; fol-
Rfrom $l0 to $40 per month. Apply to L. TAY-
LOR, 1856 Congress st. au28d1w
To Let.
A nice house in q desirable location In the west
"A ern part of the city, consisting of fourteen
at @ 81 Emery Street. ~ w y WV -"'u au27 ,Rf' dif
TO Let.
n Apply to W. W. CARR, 1877 Newbury Street
aug12 diff
To Let with Board.
nEsIRABLE ROOMS, single or connect
au26d2w* BOX 1853. City.
House To Let.
ON corner Franklin and Heath streets, six rooms
" Enquire of JOHN TURNER, on the premises
or LUTHER REDLoN, 1191a Middle street.
au10 If
Cottages To Let at Libby Neck.
1.-TWO containing rooms each, one containing 4
Il all furnished. Inquire of M. RAY, 100 Ex.
change st Portland, Me-, or to j. NJ. ALLEN,
Saccarappa. Me. jy23dtf
10 be Let.
GTORE under City Hotel now occupied by Shaw
- Co. Possession given August 1st. Apply to
RUFUS DUNHAM, 210 Fore st. je14tf
TO LETT.
SCHOONER YACHT RAY,
MK having been thoroughly refurnished this
NkAkA,r season, is now ready to accommodate
parties by the day or week at reasonable
rates under the charge OF cureful man and good
pilot. Apply to d. H. BURNS, on board, formerly
OF Yacht Alarm, or at DYER & BURNS, No. 1913
Commercial Street, Portland Me. je2d4m
Two summer cottages @ at Evergreen Landing.
L Enquire of CONANT, Photographer, opposite
Preble House. ju1dtf
To be Let.
On and after Oct. 1, 1850, the
premises now occupied by r. q.
Bailey & Co., Nos 35 & 81 Ex-
change st. Apply 10
HENRY DEERING,
No. 81 Exchange st.
To Let.
ANE or two pleasant rooms suitable for ladies or
" gentlemen. Enquire at A PROSPECT ST.
my19 diff
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HOUSE No. LOG Park St., will be let furnished
Ill for or months, perhaps longer, from Oct
1st Apply at the house. au2Sd2w*
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To Let.

ANE or two pleasant rooms suitable for ladies or
" gentlemen. Enquire at PROSPECT ST.
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The dyspeptic, bilious, tickle in appetite and
wanting in strength take Malt Bitters.
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For the Islands.
CASC0 BAY STEAMBOAT co.

Steamer GAZELLE, Capt: Il. S. Oliver.
Steamer EXPRESS, Capt. NathI Haskell.
Steamer MARY W. LIBBY, Capt. j. Il. King
TIME TABLE FOR 1850.
Leave end of Custom House Wharf, Portland.
Peaks, Cushing's, Long island and Little Che
beague, as follows:
Return from the different landings az
Leave follows:
Portland PEAKS ISLAND. CUsHING's ISLAND.
SCOTS. EUergreefe. White Hid, Ottu,Du
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The Cincinnati prominent man who couldn't
attend political meeting sent a large hog to
be barbacued, with note stating that he sent
the hog to represent him.-Boston Post
The Portland daily press., 1880-09-01

A man cannot rip, tear and darn without be-
ing considered ill-tempered and profane.
Woman can, however, and there is where she
gets the best of man.-Phildadelphia Chroni-
cle-Herald.
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To Let.

HOUSCS 10 Leu
SEVERAL pleasant and convenient rents; fol-
0from 81 to $40 per month. Apply to L. TAY.
LOR, 1856 Congress St. au28d1w
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To Let.
To be Let.

1.-TWO summer cottages at Evergreen Landing.
Il Enquire of CONANT, Photographer, opposite
Preble House. ju1dH
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MtA having been thoroughly refurnished this
zgkNkA- season, is now ready to accommodate
=-s-- parties by the day or week at reasonable
rates under the charge OF a cureful man and good
pilot. Apply to D. H. BURNS, on board, formerly
OF Yacht Alarm, or at DYER q BURNS, No. 1913
Commercial Street, Portland Me. je2d4m
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
STATE OF MAINE.
TO THE ELECTORS
OF THE
City Of Portland.

DURSUANT to Warrants from the Mayor and
l. Aldermen of the City of Portland, the duly
qualified electors of said city are hereby notified to
meet in their respective ward rooms
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District EXPERIMENTATION. ag.,..

Editor Sar:-The bill of appropriations says:
"foT repairing concrete pavements +" SIS, 0O0 for
repairing sundry streets named in appendix P,
&C, ssCo,@ for repairing and McAdamizipg 7th
street road, SIS, 000total for streets, 1890 0Oe-
Commissaoner Dents showing.l deficit, s225eeo;
leaving balance for street repairing, $Iss, Geo
Each one OF these appropriations is as specific
as the other. Now, how the Commissioner can
CLAIM. (eFen On his own admission, that there
is enly 5000 left for streets, cannot compre-
nend. III language conveys ideas or means any
lnlng we must have $l65 eco available for streets
Next, Will the Commissioner be kind enough to
INFORM US why he selects the $500 600 appl opri-
alton to deduct the deficit from, and why not
pro rate the deficit on other appropriations:
and. lastly, how does this deficit exist at all or
why was not the amount asked for from Con.
gresS equal to the cOlectdb1e tdreS OF the Dis.
tr1ct, and not con jectural" estimates In the re-
port, as the schedule OF its resources should be
at command, and due regard had to the District
arrears at the same time. There has been such
complications heretofore of the District affairs
as to awaken much discomfort and complaint.
but we can't see how these facts and figures as
given. can be misunderstood and the Contrary
showing py the Commissioner must be simply
an oversight. Congress was liberal In giving
you what you asked. and we hope your board
Will give us the benefit of the appropriations
pro bono publico. CTTIZsN.
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Mrs. Bailey Creates a Sensation in
Court.

THIS morning, In the Criminal Court. Judge
James, some rather unusual proceedings took
place during the trial of the case of Mrs.
catherine Bailey on the charge OF keeping an
unlicensed bar Mrs. Bailey was sworn and
c cISdGa ir her own behalf and having con-
ZION, produced the record of the case of the
tn1ted states agt. Catherine Bailey for grand
larceny. This was charge OF larceny from
george Jones, an old soldier. In which defen-
cant was convicted and sentenced 10 the Mary.
land pen1tentiary for three years, but In conse-
queEce OF the legislature OF Maryland prohibit
ing tne imprisonment of criminals from other
Jurisdictions there she could not be sent there
and the case was taken to the General Term
where the Judgment below was affirmed. but
she was finally pardoned. Mr. Miller asked IF
she was the Catherine Bailey referred to. and
she replied that she was. Then being asked If
she had not been convicted she replied that
sLe mad been, but her counsel(Mr. Taggarp had
sold her out.
This remark caused quite q sensation, and
ME- Taggart. who was present. with the con-
sent OF both sides. took the stand and with the
record OF the case in his hands. called attention
10 the work he had done il 1t, stating that he
hau deIe1ded the case OF Mrs. Bailey with an
unusual degree OF fidelity. having taken the
case to the General Term, prepared the briefs.
&C., ana for his services he had not received a
cent. but On the other hand he had paid for
pruning The record out Of bis own pocket.
JUDGE James said Ii was useless for Mr.. Tag
CERT to make statement, for his character was
We!lknoWn as that of one of SpOtlesS integrity,
and The fidelity with which he had defended
This case was Wel[known to the members Of
the bar.
Mrs. Lockwood, who appears with Mr.. c.
Carril3g Oh for Mrs Bailey, said that Mrs Bailey
cid not know what she said. and she herself
knew that Mr.. Taggart made every effort in
this case, and Mrs. Bailey knows that he did all
that he could.
Mr.. Taggart further remarked that when Mrs
Lockwood came In the case he continued his
labors until pardon for her was obtained.
The jury in the case was discharge ed, being
unable to agree
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THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL COURT-Jttdge James.
Yesterday, James Cavanaugh, unlicensed
produce dealer; verdict guilty. John OSBrien.
unlicensed bar; nolle pros. Catherine Bailey
same Offense; on trial.
POLICE COCRT-JuI1e Shell
IO-day, John Acton, Patrick COnnorS Ellen
fIyDn, James FlaheTty, John j. Janezick, Cor
menus keefe and Cornelius McAulifr were fined
u each Tor keeping cow yards contrary to law.
h9Deft Bu!ler was fined s. or Is days In jail for
oeing loud and boislerous. Mary Thompson
was sent down for being a vagrant. Frank
btD. failure to maintain proper distance BE-
Tween p,reass carts; s. Geo. W; Baxter and Arthur
McDevitt, loud and boisterous; IS. Henry
Ready. indecent exposure; S. Robert Swor,i
loud and dsorderly assembly; suspended. Dance
sIihsen no aisW5ursng the quiet OF Georgetown;
y. sarOn washington, loud and OolSterouS;
8. Charles Gibson, e negro, was charged vii
tie larceny Of a suit OF boys clothes fr5f,
Ihomas cannon, q lad who went III swimming
at the sycamore beach. The case was clearly
ana Win the proceeds was enjoying the exc;J.
iLg play at the Theater Comique when he was
arrested The court fined him $40 or so DAYS In
jan. VIM. Pinckney stole Frank Dicksons sill
Inc Judge gave him 60 days In jail Robert
Donaldson, assault on Marion Il. Reyes:
months In jail Robert Sword. assault on
Fields, and James Payne, ARRAY; S. each.
Hannibal Meay, assault on Mary Cole: s.
Louisa LOUIS nenson, threatsto Annie Copeland; per-
oohaI uohuS 10 keep the peace. David Reese
assault on Alice Jones: s.. John Moore, alias
Alexander Spinner, larceny OF a preseryinS
Kettle from Adam Gaddis; SO or thirty DAYS in
JAIL John Lowell TAFT was charged by Freder
lex Ossingo with stealing wagon, worth SIS
second oflence and the court sent the case to
the grand jury. Alice Anderson, Annie Chase
alias Ellen Duyall. charged with grand larceny
OF 20 yards OF silk from Madam Washington
These are two notorious shop-lifters, and the
case having been made out to the satisfactlon
OF the judge he sent 1t 10 the grand iurv. com.
n1tting the defendants In default of bail.
portion OF the goods were recovered.
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Affairs on the Virginia Side.

PAsTokAL CHANGE-POLITICS AT FALLS CHURCH.
FALLS CHURCH, VA, July 18th, 1889.
EoHOf Stdr:-Sunday, one week ago. the Rev.
Lester Bartlett Patt preached his last sermon
here, In the congregational church, to an unu.
sually large audience. The prayer was uttered
by the Rev. Benz. w. Pond. The relations BE-
tween Mr.. Platt and Mr.. Pond have been very
cordial and intimate, and during the PRAYER
both were very perceptibly affected. The ser
mon was on the following, from Paul to the Co
lossiaDs: And above all these things put on
charity"-and was one Of much excellence. both
in dict1on and subject matter. on Monday even
ing, In the lecture room Of the church, socia-
Die was held, and well attended, at which there
was q, a manifestation OF sincere feeling, feast
OF edfbes, reason, and an en- joyable flow of soul
Addresses We're made by Judge Gray, Rev.
Platt, Mr.. Walter Patterson, Rev. D. II. Riddle,
lp1ns6yterian church. and Rev Mr. Waugh Of
lachIymal suffusion Of the eyes of the mem
bers OF the church-an emotional season truly
MI Platt was so affected as to be unable to con-
clnde his remarks. He was regarded with great
affection by his church. Mr.. Platt left early last
week for his new charge at Owasso, Michigan
ON the 9Th instant handsome pole was raised
here, from which floats United States flag OF
liberal dimensions and a streamer bearing the
names OF Garfield and Arthur.
1t is reported that meeting OF the friends of
Hancock and English was held here recently to
organize club and that there We're four OF the
faithful present.
A call for grove meeting of republicans to
o1gdHHe GafDeld ana Arthur club was re
sponded to by large number of our citizens on
Saturday evening last. j. c. De Putr,n, esq.,,
was chosen temporary chairman and Chas. w.
Fits temporary secretary. Mr.. De p. made
very brief, exceedingly welleXpressed speech.
condensed in style and comprehensive In mat
ter, an admirable exempli1cation Of proprIety
ana Illness In such case. Judge Styles was
introduced ard gave an interesting statement
OF bis own political life, closing with a cursory
review Of the two great national parties from
the repeal of the Missouri compromise to the
period Immediately preceding the commence.
ment Of the war for the preservation of the
Union. He was frequently applauded. A call
was made at the conclusion of Judge s. speech
for f names OF persons wishing to join Garfield
club One hundred and thirty-nve persons re-
spoLded at once. The list will grow Election
OF officers followed: give the list: w. A. Dun
can, president; Julius W1nshecker, l.. s. Abbott
and w. Galloway, vice PRESIDENTS J. NJ. Thom
secretary and treasurer; A. B. Nodine, F. F.
Foote, Henry E. Parker and JAS A. Scott ex-
ecntlve committee. Speeches We're called for
nom Mr.. Duncan, who spoke with much enthu-
siasm; L. S. Abbott, G. NJ. Thompson and j. c.
De Putrin. Two or three guns were fired during
the evening. The grounds were lighted with
Chinese lanterns. The meeting adjourned to
meet soon, evincing an unusual degree Of en-
thus1ast1c feeling. L. s. A.
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Drowned ON her Return from an
EXcurSiOns


SAD DEATH OF MRS. SARAH Z. ROLLINS.
Mrs. Sarah E Rollins, living at No. 100 street
northeast and a prominent member of Wesley
Chapel was accidentally drowned, about
O'Clock last night, at the wharf of the steamer
W. W. Corcoran. She attended the excursion
of the Wesley Chapel Sunday school down the
river and on the return had walked ashore On
the gang plank, and out on the wharf. In comma
ny with Mr. Gilbert Hefflinger In the total
darkness, which is Characteristic OF our river
landings at night, the two instead of turning
In 1he direction OF eth street. kept straight on,
and before any one was aware OF their mistake
both were overheard. Mr. H. halloed for hain
ana was soon drawn out. No outcry was made
oy Mrs. K, or, at least was not heard and for
some minutes her whereabouts was a matter of
mystery, but her hat being discovered on the
edge OF tne Wharf, search was made for her
oOdy, and In about half an hours time H. was
discovered by Mr.. Jack Carmody wharf hand
ana anOther man. 1t was then floating some
Ten Ieet distant from the wharf. 1t was az once
drawn IN, and taken charge OF by some of the
gaIty, ana afterwards conveyed to her late resi-
dence. 1t is stated that no lights were hung out
ABOUT the landings, and none displayed from the
deck OF the boat, the passengers being left tn
grope their way In the dark and find their way
to the street. . way
DR.. Patterson, the coroner. will hold an in.
quest On the body at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
To-day number OF gentlemen who were on
the excursion waited on Col. CorkhiT. the n. s
district attorney, and requested that at the
lnVeStgatl0n into the cause OF death Of Nrs
ROLLINS, the inquiry be directed especially as tn
the careleSSneSs OF the wharf owners or the
steamboat owners. Col. CorkhilI assured them
that the investigation should be thorOurh and
that he would request the coroner to diTect the 1ha
attention OF the jury particularly to that branch
OF the subject.