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Vacant Places

In the dental ranks will never occur II
you are particular with your teeth, and
cleanse them every day with that famous
tooth-wash. SOZODONT. From youth
to old age 1t Will keep the euamel spotless
and unimpalred. The teeth OF persons
who Use SOLODONT have a pearl-like
whiteness. and the gums roseate hue.
while the breath Is purified, and rendered
sweet and fragrant. 1t is composed OF
rare antiseptic herbs aud Is entirely free
from tie Objectionable and injurious in
gradients Of Tooth Pastes, &c.
, 1880-09-03
Notice..

THE Pacific Coast Steamship Co.'S
steamer Idaho will leave Port Town.
send for San Francisco, on the 9th
inst, at noon. The travelling public
will bear this in mind.
FL. L. TIBBALs, D..
General Agent for Puget Sound. :,
, 1880-09-03
ClALAM co. lEMoeRACY.

n clALAM co. 9EMocRAcY.
The Democratic County Conven-
tion of Clalam Co. was held at New
Dungeuess, Saturday, the 2Sth day
of August. The following County
ticket was nominated:
For Probate Judge,
WILLIAM WARD.
For Sheriff,
WILLIAM PAYNE.
For Treasurer,
c. FRANK CLAPP.
For Auditor,
WILLIAM KING.
For County Commissioners,
SAMUEL Brooks STEVEN HALL,
JOHN THORNTON.
For Sup't. Of Schools,
.'- SMITH Troy.
For Coroner,
ALEX. HENDERSON.
Delegate to Territorial Convention,
81 WIN. PAYNE.
Joint Council and Representative
Conferees,
SMITH Troy and G. H. GERRIsH.
, 1880-09-03

Now that Winter approaches, the
Sioux are surrendering in large rum.
bers. They will be cared for until
next Spring, when they will again go
on the warpath.
, 1880-09-03

The next triennial conclave of the
Knights Tempar will be held in San
Francisco.
, 1880-09-03

THE Ministerial Union at San
Francisco have invited Moody and
Sankey to visit California.
, 1880-09-03
Notice !

Owing TO the contemplated removal Of
the undersigned from Port Townsend, all
persons indebted to him are requested to
call and settle Immediately.
,t.. JAS. NJ. GAssAwAY.
, 1880-09-03

THE Portland "New Northwest"
is to be enlarged to an eight, page
paper. .a r. "-.'-.
, 1880-09-03
PUGET SOUND ARGUS.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF poRT TOWNSEND.
BRIEF local ITEMS.

DoRN.-lh DungenesS, August
a5th, 10 the wite'of WIN. Payne, a
son. r.'
lT,IS rumored that the Fire com
pany, of this place. will give a ball
during Court week. ,..
THE fence around the lower por.
,ion of Mayor Minors property is
being replaced by -atnew and SUBJ
stsntial one.
Now tina, the evenings are begin,
mug to leDgthen again, would it not
be well for the literary society to be
stir itself anew? =.
The Seattle "Dispatch" is after
Capt. Starr for allowing such dirty
and uuoom fortab ble boat as the Aida
to run on the Sound passenger route.
The attention of our readers is
respectfully called to the administra
tors notice to creditors, in the mat
ter of the estate of Alfred Waite,
deceased. "
Mg. Edwards troupe, the "King
Laugh Makers" will visit Port
Townsend again during the session
of the District Court, They were
very successful at up.sound ports.
The schooner Mist will be sold at
auction insfroat of the Central Ho
tel in this city, at noon on Friday,
September 18th. Intending pur
chasers will take notice accordingly,
READ the new advertisement Of
the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.;
also the notice inserted by Capt.
Tibbals, in reference to the sailing
of the steamship Idaho on the 9th
inst. at noon. .r :
AMONG those who are removing
from Olympia to Tacoma, we notice
the names of Mr.. E. N. Ouimette, a
prominent dry goods dealer and ex
Mayor Of the city; also Mr.. Geo
Talcott, a young jeweler.
CHANGE.-Mr. Enocb Plummer,
Of this place, for some time in the
employ of Mr.. Eisenbeis, goes to
New Tacoma to engage in business
with his brother. Mr.. Fred Rees,
assistant keeper of the Dungeness
lighthouse, is to take Mr.. Plummer's
place. % ''i''a ..A ,.,
THE public school did not open
until Wednesday morning owing
to the repa rs on the building not be-
ing completed. Prot. Kerr is in
charge Of the Grammar Department,
Miss Eva Bigelow Of the Interme-
date, and Miss Janet Moore con
ducts the Primary division.
WE learn that the steamer Dis
patch was to go to Quileute this
week. This steamer is reported as
making more money in proportion to
her value than is any other boat on
the Sound. The question naturally
arises: Why cannot her owners put
on a more commodous and desirable
boat?
THE Ere company of this city still
owe balance on their hose, and, to
make up the deficiency in this mat,
ter, their proposed ball during court
session will be devoted. AS the
members exert themselves to keep
up worthy organization, it would
be we'll for all ball goers to patron
ize them.
CAPT. N. T. Oliver, recently of the
schooner Eudora, is at present stay.
ing at home with his family in this
city-afser a long period Of active
duty. The Eudora is in San Fran
cisco, waiting for a charter. Capt.
Oliver will not remain idle long, for
such capable and worthy officers are
ALWAYS in demand.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
The BROAD Taxyary,

AT the old Broad Tavern may be seen the
old spinning wheel, by the side of one similar
to which,stood the charming Priscilla when she
encouraged the modest John to speak for HIM
self, and the less pref entious little flax wheel
at which our grandmothers sat through many
a day in the times that "tried mems souls"
In the same room may be seen the quaint old
cooking utensils of which there is great yari-
ETY., which wildly remind those who
have passed the stone that marks the highest
point on lifes highway, of the food so nicely
prepared for us by loved ones long departed
whose presence can be almost felt as we gaze
Circus bills of half a century ago, having
the fresh look of those of yesterday, are placed
upon the walls, together with dainty pro-
gramme on white satin of play in which Mr..
Eberle was one of the chief actors in the
theatre on Free street, long since converted
into the Baptist church. An old fire bucket
OF the year 1875, the property of William
Frost, one OF the earliest settlers of the then
town OF Falmouth, and large punch bowl be-
longing to the same family are among the
great variety of riches exhibited. This after
noon will be the last of the opening.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
The 1893 Centennial


An act. ''to provide for celebrating the one
hundredth anniversary of the treaty of peace
and the recognition of American independence
by holding an international exhibition of arts,
manufactures, and the products of the soil and
mine, in the city of New York in the wear
1885," passed Congress and was approved
April %, 1880. The fourth section of the act
provides that the President shall appoint two
commissioners and two alternate commission
ers from each State of the United State on the
nomination of the Governor of tach State re-
spectvely. The functions of this commission
are set forth in the act, and it provides that
they shall continue until the close of the exhi-
bition, among other things, to fix the precise
date Of, and to prepare for, and to superintend
the holding of the exhibition within the limits
of the city of New York. Section of the
act provides that Edwin D. Morgan, Marshall
o. Roberts, Hugh McCulloch and long list of
prominent citizens of New York therein
named, together with a committee of finance
hereafter to be appointed, and the commission
appointed from each State by the President
shall constitute the United States information
al Commission. Section q requires that mot
less than one million dollars shall be subscribed
to meet the debts and liabilities of the exhibit
ton" which amount is understood to have
been raised.
In accordance with the provisions of the act
His Excellency Gov. Davis has made the fol-
lowing appointments:
For commissioners to represent the State of
Malne-Gen. John NJ Brown, of Portland,
and Gen. r. b. Shepherd, of Skowhegan.
For alternate commissioners. r. Small,
Esq, OF Portland, and Frank Dingley, Esq, of
Lewiston.
The members of the commission are favora-
bly, known throughout the State, and the selec-
ton is a iudicious one, for the important inter-
ests of our State in the exhibition are entrusted
to and will be in, very able and competent
hands
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
STATE NEWS.
ARoOsTooK COUNTY.

ARO0STOoK COUNTY.
Fire has swept over quite section of tim
berland in North Woodland, burning the
building of C. e. Washburn on New Sweden
road. The settlers all along the line had their
traps picked up and were ready to march from
their homes at any moment, but fortunately
only one dwelling house-Mr. Washburn's-
was burned. Many lost portion of their
newly sown grain, especially that sown upon
new land where, in,manyinstances acres were
burned over, and rendered utterly worthless.
except to replant turnips or some late crop.
Lewiston had terrific thunder shower early
Saturday morning The house of George
Thorne on Manley street, Auburn, was struck
by lightning. The bolt entered the side of the
building, tearing off the clapboards and max
ing an unsightly rent. The kitchen floor was
badly shattered.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Prof. Hall of Colby University, has pur-
chased most desirable summer residence at
Squirrel Island.
Russell and Walter Keene, brothers, having
been exposed to the small pox at Mechanic
Falls are quarantined on the island in the
lower pond at Winthrop In the case of Rus
sell, a we'll defined case of the apprehended
disease has already developed. When they
went to the island they left behind them, at
the home of sister in Winthrop village, the
clothes which they had worn at Mechanic
Falls, and the spread of the disease is appre-
hended
OXFORD COUNTY.
The barn of S. T. Ordway in Woodstock was
struck by lightning Friday afternoon, and
burned, with its contents. No insurance 1t
is heavy loss to Mr.. Ordway.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
List of Admissions to the High School.

The regular monthly meeting of the School
Committee was held yesterday at O'Clock.
Present Messrs. Ridlon, Smaller, Files Libby,
and Burrage and Gray In the absence of the
Mayor, DR.. Smaller was called to the chair
The record of the previous meeting was read
and approved.
Voted, That diplomas be granted all MEM
bers of the first class in the High School who
have maintained the requisite standing in their
studies and examinations.
The Principal, Mr.. Chase, reports all the
members of the class have maintained that
standing
Mr. Burrage, chairman of the committee on
examination of teachers, presented questions for
examination, and these were approved by the
board.
Voted, That diplomas be granted to mem
bers of the practice class who have passed the
required examinations.
Tuesday afternoon was fixed upon by the
committee as the time to confer diplomas on
members of this class.
Pay roll and bills amounting in all to 81 ,O22.-
GA were read and approved
Voted. That Walter Smiths drawing book
be entered on the minutes of the board pre-
paratory for action on the adoption of the
same for use in the schools of the city; also
that Stones History of England for use in the
Grammar Schools be likewise entered on the
minutes.
Voted, That when we adjourn it be to meet
Saturday afternoon at 81 o'clock.
Voted, That those members of the first class
in the Grammar Schools. examined at the
High School building for admission to the
High School, who have reached an average
rank in their studies of rs per cent be ad-
mitted to the fourth class of the High School.
The Principal of the High School reports
the following candidates as having received
cd oicc hat
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Westbrook Seminary.

Yesterday was examination day at the Sem
mary, and they will be continued today. At 8
p. m. there will be the annual meeting of the
trustees, and at 80 p m. junior exhibition at
the church. Tomorrow annual Commence
ment; 10 a. m. exercises Of graduating class;
p. M Commencement dinner; p. M, ami
versary exercises of the Association of Alum
nj; poem by Miss JENNIE Roulstone of Sears
port; orati, by J. W. Fogler, ESQ.,, of Au-
gusta; 43O p. M, business of the Association;
7.30 p M, reunion at Hersey Hail.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29

Mr.. Solomon Moulton of Oldtown was found
dead in his bed Sunday morning at the resi-
dence of his brother, Ira Moulton, near Scar
boro Corner where he was residing temporari-
ly. Mr.. Moulton was about 75 years of age,
and was one of the most respected citizens of
Oldtown. He was apparently in good health
the evening before his death. Heart disease
is said to be the cause.
The young man mentioned in the PRESS,
who died of heart disease shingling roof, was
Roscoe Libby
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Henry Trefethen.

Henry Trefethen, who has resided for the
past sixty years at House Island, died at his
residence yesterday from paralysis. Mr.. Ire
fethen was So years of age and was born March
2, 1877. He bought House Island about 1920
and moved there. There he pursued the bust
ness of packing fish, and was well known to
all the leading merchants of Portland. He
was an especially honest man, and he used to
say before his death that he did not know
he had ever wronged man or had an enemy.
About ten years ago he celebrated his golden
wedding, which was largely attended by his
many friends. Three years ago he was affiict-
ed with paralytic stroke, and since then he
has had a series of what seemed like paralytic
fits, and it was in one of these he passed away
Mr. Trefethen leaves widow aged ST. and
five sons and two daughters, besides large
number of grand and great grandchildren.
He was member of the Aged Brotherhood,
and, we believe, represented Ward One at one
time in the City Council.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Fine Summer Resort.

The Martha's Grove camp ground advertised
in another column presents attractions of river
and mountain scenery of unsurpassed beauty,
while the beautiful maple grove makes it one
of the most desirable places to spend the yaca-
ton season. We understand with the new
buildings recently erected they have ample
accommodations for large number of
hoo
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29

The market-men, some eight in number,
who, it was expected would occupy the new
market house, do not like the arrangements, OF
the chance for display of their goods in that
building, and have leased the old market house
OF D. W. Clark & Co., for three years. The
setting of the new curb-stone cuts half way
into the middle of their walk.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
BURGLARY.

Early yesterday morning Mr.. Charles Reed,
who resides with his family on Chapel street,
heard someone moving about in the room be-
CT the house After arising and hastily dress
ing he proceeded to investigate, but the gthiei
at Mr. Reeds approach decamped, carrying off
with him an old and almost worthless watch
which was lying upon the mantel-piece The
theft being so small Mr.. Reed has made no at
tempt to hunt up the burglar,
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Lost at Sea.

Yesterday Mr.. H. S. Pinkham, the broker
on Exchange street, received telegram an
nouncing the sad news of the death of his
brother, Frank B. Pinkham, mate of the brig
A. j. Pettengill. The brig was on her way
from Matanzas to Philadelphia when he was
lost overheard. No particulars have yet been
received. The deceased was the son of Capt
Nathaniel Pinkham, of Cumberland Centre,
was 2S years of age and unmarried. A year
ago this month Frank n Pinkham, brother
of the deceased, was suddenly killed on the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad. In this their
double affection the sorrowing family will
have the liveliest sympathy of their large
circle of relatives and friends
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Brief lettings,

There were several liquor seizures yesterday.
A boy had his leg broken on Adams street
yesterday by being run over by milk cart
Telephone communication will be opened
to-day between this city and Saco and Bidde-
ford
Warm yesterday. Mercury $50 at sunrise,
7S0 at noon, 7i0 at sunset. Wind Southwest.
shower in the afternoon
The annual excursion of the High street
parish and Sabbath School will take place next
Saturday, July Sd, by special train to Saco
river at $50 a. m.
The silver wedding of Rev. Mr.. and Mrs
Turner, of Great Chebeague Island, was cele-
brated yesterday at the island. party of his
friends went down by the steamer.
boat race has been arranged between
Robert Davis, of Ferry Village, and James
Murphy, of Portland, for $40 side. The race
will come off some time this week over the
Union rowing course.
A sail and row boat collided yesterday morn
ing at about half-past s near the lighthouse on
the Breakwater, in the harbor No serious
damage was done to either boat and both
reached the shore all right.
Those splendid strawberries mentioned in
the PRESS of the oath grew on plants set Sep.
tember, 70, with ordinary cultivation. Some
of them are 81 inches in circumference. They
were raised by J. W. Atkins, and are of the
Sharpless variety.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Maine Mining, Smelling & Bullion Com

pdny.
The above company has been formed and
Will use Loring's patent for smelling, as de-
scrlbed in the PRESS lately. The capital is
Sooo'ooo in 50 shares The works, it is stated,
are to be constructed by August %, at Curtis,s
ship-yard. The officers are:
President.Geo. W. Parker, Portland.
N. HI. "'iieh'
Ireasurer-Noses G. Dow.
Secretary-F. L. Dow.
1a Directors N8 sr: ID. NJ: Sweat, Ezra Carter,
W. Parker, w. II. Lowery, w. G. Burn.
Superintendent-W II. Lowerv.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Knights of Pvthias

At a meeting of Dirigo Lodge, No. 81, K. of
p OF Gorham held Friday evening. June 25th,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term:
G. C.-Samuel Garland.
Y. C.-Stephen Hinkley.
P.-Henry l.. Morrill,.
M. A.-Leyi H. Bean
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
The Wendell Institute.

This school closed the spring term with its
twelfth annual exhibition and graduating ex-
ercises in the Old South church, Pennington.
Friday. The programme consisted of original
essays, declamations, vocal and instrumental
music, &C., by the pupils, interspersed with
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Attention Pioneers.

There will be meeting of the Pioneers at Lancas-
Ter han THIS EVENING, at o'clock. All those
tnat wish to join are requested to be present
Ger order. ". P. OSBORNE, Capt.
W. i. NOBLE Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29

music by the Pennington band. The exhibit
ton on the whole was very good, and reflected
much credit upon the principals of this excel
lent young ladies' and gentlemen's school, the
Misses May. One young lady only graduated
this term, Miss Caddie B. Lane of Raymond.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
State Prison Finances

Hon. j. W. Porter of Burlington, COL H. s.
Osgood OF Augusta, and D. G.. Bean, ESQ.,, of
Wilton, State Prison and Jail Inspectors, on
Wednesday and Thursday made an inspection
OF affairs at the State Prison, with a result
which is especially gratifying, as it shows the
difference between Democratic and Republic
can administration of that institution. Thew
took an account of sales of all the manufac-
lures from April Is, 1880, to June 10, 1880, and
compared the same period last year. The fol-
lowing is the result:
Amount of sales of carriages harnesses
boots and Shoes from April 10, 1880,
to June 10, 1880. SO 57S or
Amount of sales of same articles for
same time last year. -. 9,17s27
Balance in favor of 1880. .......... S1O399 7S
Showing that in two months the sales under
Republican administration this year were S1O,-
399.7s larger than the sales for the same time
last year, under Democratic or Fusion rule.
Cash received on accounts, notes and sales
from April 10, 1880, to June "a, 1890. SO 62O
Cash received on accounts, notes, &c. same
Time last year. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1881
Balance in favor of 1880. observation-disclosures. So 239
Showing 5000 in favor of Republican man
agement. The inspectors have instituted
regular and effective system of collecting old
debts There is ready sale for all articles
turned out at the prison as rapidly as they are
manufactured. The Warden is instructed to
sell no goods except for cash or undoubted
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Personals.

Mr.. j. M. Hovey, the barber, request, us to
state that the complaint against him for keep
ing barber shop open after 10 o'clock Sunday
is mistake as he closed his shop at ten
The census enumerators from Harrison and
Naples were in attendance at the Clerk of
Courts Office yesterday. In their opinion
Naples will show falling off of 100 in the
population since 1870 and Harrison a slight
falling off.
Mr.. Moses Plummer of Pownal and Mr..
John A. Whittemore of Brunswick, filed their
census lists yesterday. These gentlemen will
be at the office of the Clerk of Courts next
Saturday and Monday to make such corrections
as are necessary
Mr. G. S. Cook of Harrison is now at the
office of the Clerk of Courts and will remain
through to-day to make necessary corrections.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
COOKS TOURS.

Grand Popular Excursion to Paris, by
S. S. "City of Richmond, - July 31st, occupy
Fare only 500, which includes 1st-class travel,
Hotel accommodations, Carriage drives in Paris,
and all necessary expenses Applications for berths
should be made at once. Extensions for longer
tours if desired. Send for programmes. European
Tourist Tickets, for Independent Trarelrrs, issued
By all routes.
Cooks American Tours to all places of
Pleasure Resort in the United States and Canadas.
Programmes now ready. Cooks Excursi0nist
contains fares for over 900 Tours; by mail, 10
cts. For full particulars please address THOS.
COOK & SON, 261 Broadway, New
York, P. o. Box 4l97, or any auth orized Office
or Agency. G. A. BARATTONl,
je28d3t* Manager.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Cumberland

The Republican caucus, held last Saturday,
instructed their delegates to vote for Mr.. True
for Sheriff in the County Convention and Mr..
Reed for Congress in the District Convention.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Summer Resort.

Persons desiring quiet resting place in the
country, during the summer months, will find good
accommodations at moderate rates ana all that can
be asked for in the way of beautiful scenery shade
and quiet at Martha's Grove Camp Ground
Eryeburg, Me. For terms &C., apply to MRS.
MARTHA 3. NUTTER on the grounds, or to NUT
TER, KIMBALL & co. Portland Me. je28d1 1am
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Republican FLAG Raisioo

ne republicans of Standish Village will
RAISE Garfield and Arthur flag at O'Clock
Ihursday evening next, Hon. Thomas B.
Reed will speak.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29

FlI6S! PII6S! PlIoSI
DO you know what it is to suffer with Piles?
Ii you do, you know what is one of the worst
torments of the human frame. The most per-
feet cure ever known is Kidney-Wort. 1t
cures constipation, and then its tonic action
restores health to the diseased bowels and pre-
vents recurrence of the disease. Try it with
out delay. ie24ThST&,w
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29

Hank! hark' tits SOzODONT cry,
Haste, youths and maidens, come and buy.
Come and secret I'll unfold,
AT small expense to young and old
a charm that will on both bestow
A ruby lip and teeth like snow.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
Presunapscot Park.

There are to be two races at Presumpcot
Park, Fifth of July, 500 for the $50 class, and
$50 for free for all, The entries will be found
elsewhere.
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29

Cases in which the heart is weak and irregu-
Tar IN action are soon restored to health and
regularity by Fellows Syrup of Hypophos-
phites. AS persons whose hearts action is
1eeple are most susceptible to the influence of
cold, it is in the advent of the cold season its
use is especially advised ie29TF&w
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29

DIR. w. BENsoN's CELERY and CHAMo-
MILE PILLS are prepared expressly to cure Sick
Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic
Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness, and
VIII cure any case. Price so cts, postage free.
PARSONS, BANGS & Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, III and 119 Middle street. Portland Me
General Agents. aug2Seodtf
The Portland daily press., 1880-06-29
PRIVATE SCHOOL.

ThIN ATE SCEUUL.
Henry IL. Matthews, Laura c. Hutchinson.
Tickets of admission can be obtained by the
above named pupils Saturday ming next at
O'Clock at the office of the Superintendent of
Schools