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An Outrageous Assault.

Monday night as gentleman (who resides
on Congress street, just above Neal street, on
the left side,) was going home about p M,
he noticed young woman ahead OF him with
her arm full of bundles. AL at once he saw a
man rush at the woman and heard her scream
He sprang forward and found that the man
had knocked the woman down, seized her
bundles and fled. The gentleman ran in pur
suit, and canght the fellow. He held MN
some time hoping to encounter policeman
but failed to do SO Gas the officer was probably
at that time on a different part of his beat) ana
finally let him go upon the rough's restoration
of the bundles It is pity the gentleman dld
not get such good view Of the man as to ens-
ble him to identify the rough afterwards.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21
Preble Chanel Christmas Tree,

May We again remind the benevolent people
of Portland that the jolly, largehearted St.
Nicholas is ON the wing again and is expected
to make call at Preble Chapel Christmas
eve Our chimneys are large and all obstruc-
tons removed and fine Christmas tree, such
a' ST. Nick delights in, spreads its inviting
branches. And all he needs now is o full
pack. He knows very well that we have 40
eager children with large expectations to be
made glad by what he shall be able to do for
them. 1t will be great delight to this mys-
FERROUS and perennial old prince of the air, if
on his arrival he finds an ample assortment OF
such things as gladden. the hearts of boys and
girls.
As SO if our good friends will just take the
hint and lend hand by sending on Friday OF
Saturday to the chapel such things as the occa-
sion and their own hearts may suggest, all
will be well and we shall have a merry
Christmas CHRISTMAS COMMITTEES.
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Holiday Business.

The grand rush is now at its height and a
visit to Owen, Moore & Co.'S during the busy
hours is well worth the time. The busy throng
are all intent upon their purchases and hur-
rying from one counter to another with arms
full of bundles, or memorandum of goods
which they intend purchasing. There are no
lockers; all are buying, as the constant call
for leash" attests. Owen, Moore & Co. are
fully prepared to handle this vast throng and
everything moves like clockwork. Careful
messengers are constantly employed delivering
parcels, SO that ladies may feel perfectly safe
III having their goods sent and not burden
themselves.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

Neglect cold, and severe suffering is the result.
Some say, "Dont use medicine, and 1t will soon
wear away That may bring about the desired re-
suit in some: but very few have sufficient physical
strength to throw off severe cold, without the aid
of some good balsam, and we should certainly rec
ommend something of the kind. One of tie best
ever introduced to the public is Dr. Graves Balsam
of Wild Cherry and Tar, q preparation long known
for the speedy and certain relief of coughs colds
sore throat, hoarseness, bronchitis &C. The pecu-
liar combination of wild cherry and tar with other
pleasant and soothing ingredients makes it easyto
take, speedy relieve, and to give satisfaction
Physicians prescribe wild cherry and tar as reme-
dies for pulmonary affections ana II you give Dr..
Graves Balssm of Wild Cherry and Tar trial you
will get relief. Sample 10 cts. Large bottles, so
cts For sale at Wholesale by j. W. Perkins & Co.,
Portland. 80
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21
Runaway Accident.

Yesterday morning President jackson OF the
Maine Central, Superintendent Payson Tucker,
Mr.. Morrison, a director, AMI Mr.. Stephen
Stephenson, the civil engineer, were riding ON
Lisbon street, Lewiston, when the bolt OF the
carryall gave way and Mr.. Tucker, who was
driving, was unable to control the team. The
horses ran and collided with team breaking
the wheels of the carryall and throwing out
the occupants. Mr.. Morrison and Mr.. Stephen
son escaped with slight bruises. Mr.. Jack son
strained his leg SO that he was compelled to
get crurch, and Mr.. Tucker received very
bad fall but no bones were broken. The
whole party proceeded to Augusta to the
Maine Central meeting.
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NEW ADVER TISEMENTs
STAT ENH EMF.


To THE EDITOR OF THE PRESS The following
having appeared in your advertising columns yes
terday viz:
L hereby warn all persons against purchasing a
note signed by me and ia favor If Motley & Win,
chester for One II dndred and Fifty Dollars, dated
about the 3Olh of September, 1881, on two months.
Said note was obtained by fraud aud will not be
paid q. Il. SAWYER.
wilton, Dec. 10, 1881.
We would thank you to state that the above is
absolutely false and libelous; that the note in ques
ton can be proved by several prominent business
men of this city have been bona de and given in
god faith, also understood by Mr.. G. G. Sawyer
in all the details pertai ming thereto both by per-
sonal interviews and correspondence.
The matter of redress is not of SO much impor-
lance to the insinuations contained in the above
notice, and for which act shall hold him legally
responsible. Respectfully yours,
dec21 -d3t MOTLEY g. WINCHESTER.
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Personal.

George e. Mansfield, the protector of the
two feet guage system of railroads, is at the
Falmouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. S. Dana and Miss
Eveleth left for Boston yesterday and will sail
in the Partisan, from that port, tomorrow for
Europe.
largely attended yesterday. Rev. Mr.. Alger
officiated and the Park street choir sang sever
al beautiful selections.
Capt Joseph Mcdaniel, a prominent citizen
of Hollis, died at his residence Tuesday morn
ing
Mr. Milne, editor of the Fall River Daily
News and Mr.. Osborne, large manufacturer
of that city, are visiting Portland.
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THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. DEC. 81.
pRE PRESS


Msy be obtained at the Periodical Depots Of N. g
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunei = Co., andrews Arm
strong, Cor, Wentworth, Hodsdon, A. Il. Cleveland
Robert Costello, Boston Il Maine Depot, am
Chisholm Bros, on all trsins that run out OF tn
city.
Auburn, willard small " CO.
Augusta, Z. Pierce.
Bangor. J. II. Babb q Co.
Bath, OF j. 0. Shaw.
Biddefcrd, r. NJ Durham.
sJellerson's Bookstore.
Bridgt0n, Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, b. G. Dennison.
Cum s. rand Hills, +. a. VerIin'
Damsriscot1s, e. w. Dunbar
Frseport, ". a. Mitchell.
Fryeburg Z. C. Harmon and Shirley q Lewis,
Gardiner, Palmer & Go.
G3rbsm, j. Irish.
Halloseel O. L. Spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler q Estes.
Lisbon @. e. Judkins.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, II. A, Millett.
Norway, A. O. Noyee.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
RockiaBd, .. q. Andrews.
Sabattus, Il. II. johnson.
Saccarappe, az the Post Office.
Saco, of L. Bodsdon and II. b. RendricEs
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhayen B. Lane
Waldoboro, g. Bliss.
Waterville j. NJ. Wall.
Wiscasset, Gibbs & Rundless
woodford's Corner. 81. Moody.
Yarmouth, @. E. Coombs.
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Mr. Kennedy, agent for the shirt factory at
Saccarappa, was out riding with his wife and
little boy Monday afternoon, when the horse
ran away and the occupants of the carriage
were thrown out Mr.. Kennedy was not in
jured, but his wife had knee famed and the
boy had bone fractured in one Of his wrists.
Mr.. Kennedy resides on Anderson street in this
city.
Mrs. Judith Mccain, widow lady, living
on Greenleaf street, slipped and fell on the ice
Monday in front of her house, badly breaking
one wrist and inficting severe bruises about
the face and head.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

The York County Evaporating Company
closed up business here on Saturday last, the
18th inst, having operated day crew OF 90
days and night crew 81 days. They have
purchased and dried 5,S45 bushels of apples,
the largest lot delivered by any one person
was L. P. Thompson 240a bushels. They have
put up 55S boxes dried apples of of so pounds
each, equivalent to IS tons, 1850 pounds Two
girl operatives, Jennie Black and Sadie Wal
dron pared during the last eight weeks OF ten
hours day 2,257 bushels
Mr.. Geo. W. Boothby has sold his property
to Chas. Cutler of Lawrence, Mass. Mr. Gut
Ter takes possession in April next. Mr.. Booth
by moves to SGandish. r.
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railroad survey

Yesterday President jackson, Superlnten-
pent Tucker and the directors OF the Maine
Central examined a new line surveyed by MI
Steve Stevenson, the well known engineer,
which starts from the Androscoggin road, II
miles from Lewiston station, crosses the great
Androscoggin and runs along the bank OF the
river to the Little Androscoggin, crosses thai
and the Grand Trunk Railway, and connects
with the Androscoggin and Kennebec-or up
per route-near Auburn station. This new
road would abolish the Leeds junction road.
Mr.. Stevenson has been askad to survey still
another route having the same purpose in view
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21
The Liquor Traffic.

Mr.. Dingley of Maine introduced into the
House Monday bill providing for commits
sion of five persons, to be appointed by the
President, to investigate the alcoholic liquor
traffic in its relations to the general welfare Of
the people. He also presented the memorials
of the National Temperance Society and OF
10000 Good Templars of Maine for the APP
pointment of such commission. The bill and
memorials were referred to the special COM
nittee on the alcoholic liquor traffic
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municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT
TUEsDAY.--John Crowley, Hannah Crowley, Fat
rick Carter, Caroline Smith, Annie Hartman, Pc
ter Tobey, Rufus P. Reed, AloDzo Drown, DAME
Libby. Rorea Mckay. Intoxieation. Fined So each
and costs.
Melvin L. Small. Larceny. Fined So and costs.
Bridget Callahan. Assault Fined So and costs.
Paid.
Potter e. Deehan. Search and seizure. Continued.
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Hair Dressers' Association

At meeting of the sixteen hair dressers
who managed the hair dressers' ball, last eve
ming they organized under the name OF the
Hair Dressers' Association of Portland and
elected j. P. Smith President and f. E. Rel-
Inns Secretary and Treasurer.
All hair dressers of Portland who wish to
come into this organization are requested to
meet at Mr.. Smiths shop next Friday evening
at o'clock.
They realized a good sum from the ball over
and above expenses and voted to have supper
at some hotel.
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Lectures.

Tonight that gifted lecturer, and advocate
of woman suffrage, Mrs. Abby Sage Richard
son, win lecture at Congress Hall on the
ballad and Song Writers OF the 10th and
18th Centuries" There will be a packed
house.
Friday night Mr.. Stoddard will lecture at
City Hall on Down the Danube" There are
some excellent seats still left at Stockbridge's.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21
Arrival of the Moravian.

The Moravian, Captain Archer, of the Allan
Line, arrived at this port last evening at
o'clock from Liverpool the 7th, Queenstown
the 9Th, and Halifax the 18th inst. Her pas
sage was rough one owing to the prevalence
of westerly gales, hut nothing occurred OF spec
ial interest. She brought cabin, 20 interme'
date, and IS storage passengers, and large
cargo. We are indebted to the purser for late
files of English papers.
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Munjoy Lodge, G.. t

MunJOy LOuB6, O' l.
Munjoy Lodge, l. o. G. T., was instituted at
Lincoln Hall Monday evening by representa-
tives of the Grand Lodge. Thirty-three mem
beers were initiated and the following officers
elected and installed:
Worthy Chief Templar-J. Conway.
Worthy Vice Templar-MarY X. Dyer.
Worthy Secretary-M. A. Floyd.
Worthy Assistant Secretary-Mrs. M. A.
Floyd. :,
Worthy Financial Secretary-F. Cannellls,
Worthy Treasurer-T. H. Straw.
Worthy Marshal William Duncan.
Worthy Deputy Marshal-Hattie Floyd.
Worthy Inside Guard-Julia Staples.
Worthy Outside Guard-Frank Coffey
Lodge DeputY-Hepry w. Straw.
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The following officers were elected at meet.
ing of Falmouth Encampment No. II, 1. o.
o. F., last evening:
G. P.-Wm. e. Carter.
II. P.-John b. Brown.
S. W.-Joseph Mackin.
j. W.-Joseph S. Durham,
r. S-P. W. StoDeham.
r. S.-H. X. Colesworthy.
Treas-Sewall Lang.
Trustees-Merrill Place. e. j. Merrill, j. s.
Durham.
Agent of Hall-Sewall Lang.
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Bovdoin Alumni Association.

A meeting of the executive committee OF
the Bowdoin Alumni Association OF this city
and vicinity was held last evening at the resi-
dence of the president, Hon. w. l.. Putnam.
It was voted to hold the annual meeting and
dinner Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, 1881. at a
place to be decided on by the dinner commit
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

When iudiciously used, BURDocK BLOOD
BrrTERs are in themselves remedy for all the
evils arising from impurities of the blood,
which never fail to make the patient long-lived
and happy Price s1.o0, trial size 10 cents.
de1o div
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERrIsEMENTs TO-DAY.

ENTERTAINMENTS.
Cumberland Rowing enthusiastically
Gilbert-Dancing academy.
Strateg sts--Portland Theatre.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Owen, More & Co.'s.
w. Z. Chandler A.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bargains-,J. n. Marsh.
Candy-C. o. Hudson.
To let.
Holiday Goods-W. c. Sawyer & Co.
Statement Motley g. Winchester.
Wilma Mining Company. E. Haskell.
For sale-Freeand Howe
School of Oratory-R. X. Raymond.
Stores and houses for rent-B. Shaw.
ueane Bros & Sanborn.
III. ]. Nelson g. Co.'S.
Hair dressers' aoiice.
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Marine Society.

At the annual meeting of the Portland Ma
rine Society, held yesterday, the following Of
hcsr were elected:
Prssident-Jacob Mcclellan.
Vice President-E G. Willard.
Secretary and Treasurer--AIbert Warwick.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

SOmeEn1ng new.
A line Of imported Cigars, fresh from steam
er City of Washington branded LA Ritica,' y
and full line Of ia Brunswick" imported
, per steamer Saratoga also thirty other brands
OF fine Havana Cigars retailing from ten cents
to one dollar each, were opened and displayed
in the store of Guppy, Kinsman & Alden Sat-
urdsy. Remember the goods are all fresh and
if you want to see the finest and most hand
some lot of cigars ever opened in the city of
Portland you must call at their Drug store be-
fore the boxes have been broken into.
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linen GOODS

To meet the demand of the
HOLIDAY trade, we have
made special purchases for
our Linen Department.
Among some OF the arti-
cles to which we desire to
call especial attention are
the Fine Satin and Heavy
Double Damasks, both in
cloths and by the yard,
with DOylies and Napkins
to match.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

The Boston Museum representation of MesSrs
Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience" which will
appear at City Hall, soon, has won as it de-
served, the most liberal praise, aud what is
better still. the attendance and enthusiastic APP
plause of crowded houses.
The Boston journal says Of it: Nothing since
"Pinafore" has been given in Boston which is
SO entertaining, and the Patience" of the
Museum, may well take rank with that i'm
mortal production" 1t has been played for
one hundred performances by the Museum
company; the early liking for it became at the
last a furore, extra matinees were crowded into
its last week, and it is evident that Boston
theatre goers part regretfully with this most
charming production and representation
NOTES.
The "Strategists." under Haverly's manage
ment will be at Portland Theatre next Mon
day ard Tuesday.
The New York Times says of Nine. Zeiss
who sang at the Theodore Thomas concert in
that city: mime. Zeiss sang with more effect
than she did at the concert OF the Arlon Socle-
ty. She is the fortunate possessor of power
full and phenomenal mezZo-soprano voice. In
opera she would be equal to the assumption of
grand dramatic parts. She seems to have an
extraordinary range and physical resources
quite beyond the average of feminine singers.
In the scena and aria from Meyerbeer's
'Prophet" she aroused genuine enthusiasm,
and though she did not sing the Brindisi from
"Lucretia Borgia" equally well, she left the
impression of an artist of unquestioned abili-
ty."
The Hutchinson Family is having a success
full eastern trip, Full houses have greeted
them in nearly every town and city. On We'd
nesday evening December 18th, they will re-
turn to give grand farewell concert at City
Hall, under the auspices of the Young Mems
Christian Association. All the seats in the
hall will be reserved, and tickets including re-
served seats will be placed at a very low price.
There will be an entire change of programme
from their last concert.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

when the swallows homeward fly" is the
time hen Coughs and Colds begin to appear.
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup cures every case.
Price % cents.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

VERY fne assortment of Ladies', Gentle
mems and Children's Wallets, Purses and
Card Cases at
de21d4t OWEN, MOORE g. Co.'s
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Something New.

styles and bindings at Chambers music store
liz Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21
I.iYe,s a Conundrum.

Muse Books, in plain and fancy bindings,
Just the thing for Christmas present, at
Chambers music store, III Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

If you want to make nice Christmas pres
ent buy one Of those splendid Music Racks in
cabinet and pocket style at Chambers music
store, III Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Presentation OF the Annual Report.
The annual meeting of the company will be
held at Augusta to-day and the annual reports
presented as follows

The annual meeting of the company will be
held at Augusta to-day and the annual reports
presented as follows:
DIRECTORS REPORT.
The directors announce that the report en-
braces the three last months OF 1851 and the
nine months of 1881 ending Sept Both. The
gross earnings for 1881 were S1,S77 07o.93, a
steady increase from 1878 when they were 81
482,770.09, or an increase of S2l3, 49, over
1880. The net results would have been hand
somer if operating expenses had not required
increased expenditures for permanent i'm
provements, including the cost OF new rails
rolling stock, etc, mentioned elsewhere, ana
the State tax of $50, 772.25 This tax with the
municipal taxes makes some $4,000, and these
taxes for 1882 will be over one per cent on the
par value of the stock, and over two per cent
OF its market value. As the bonds are taxed
the company is taxed more than other proper
ty in the State.
Considering that this stock pays no dividends
to its stockholders and never has PAID any,
this rate would seem to be higher than that
assessed upon other kinds of unproductlve
property, but we are glad to have the question
of taxation settled upon reasonably eqnltapie
basis even if it is unduly burdensome IN It's
operation upon US.
A new floor has been placed on the lower
bridge over the Androscoggin at Brunswick,
and an iron bridge over Topsham street.. Al
Belfast long piece OF pile bridging mas oeen
filed permanently with earth, and at BOW
doinham two new bridges have taken the
place of like number of ancient structures.
There are now 1856 miles of steel rails In the
track, and the main line must be entirely land
with steel the next two years. A purchase OF
1850 tons steel for delivery in 1882, and same
quantity 1883 has been made and will accom-
plish the work. Rails and ties will require
the most expenditure next year.
The machine shops of the company are IN
suited to doing economically the large amount
of repairs required by road of the extent OF
the Maine Central, and steps must be taken
during the coming year looking to their re-
newal and permanent location. The rolling
stock is generally in good condition but It
needs constart care, and true economy would
seem to dictate that the company should not
longer continue to work at SO great disad-
vantage as is done in the present repair shop
Notwithstanding the large increase OF gross
earnings in the past two years amounting to
an average increase of IA per cent. year, the
road has not yet reached the earnings OF 1874,
when the gross transportation earnings were
more than $4,000, 900, bnt it has demonstrated
the fact that Maine has nearly recovered from
the period of depression which for so long
time parayzed all our industries.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
The tables submitted for the year ending
Sept. 80, 1885, show gain in gross earnings Oh
about $159, 900, which, after deducting operat-
ing expenses, interest and rents, leaves in Mr.
Cushing's, the treasurer hands in cash $l5,-
553 So
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Side by side with the old family clock on the
mantle shelf place bottle of Adamson's Bo-
tsnic Cough Balsam. You will need it the
coming months. de19M w SSSw
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OPERA GLASSES of best French manufac-
ture at reasonable prices.
de2ld4t OWEN, MOORE g. Co.
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Low JAcK. Mo. Semi. "a. 1879.

LONE JACK, Mo-, Sept. H. 1879.
have been using Hop Bitters, and have re-
ceiyed great benefit from them for liver com
plant and malarial fever. They are superior
to allother medicines. P. NJ. BARNES.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21
Nothing is more transparent

Nothing is more Transparent
in a chemical analysis than the fact that the
Soaps manufactured by ATKINSON OF LondoA
are free from all deleterious ingredients.
dec17 S&W
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HARMONIOUS, Banios, Violins, Guitars, Clar-
inets, Flutes, Accordeons and Drums at Chand-
ler's music store, III Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

vELTEr and Plush Frames, an elegant as
sortment, at reasonable prices.
de2id4t OWEN, MOORE & Co.
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CHILDRES's Books at very low prices in the
basement department.
dec2ld4t OWEN, MOORE & Co.
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SPECIAL TIES,

DONGOLA BOOTS, water
proof.
CANADIAN OVERSHOES,
for Gentlemen, Ladies
and Children.
WATERPROOF BALMO-
RAILS for Gentlemen.
FRENCH CALF CORK
SOLE BOOTS for Ladies.
PEBBLE GOAT and French
Kid, Hand Sewed Boots
for Ladies.
SIDE LACE BOOTS in
French and American
Kid and Goat.
The only stock of fine, fancy
SLIPPERS in Maine.
CHILDREN'S Spring Heel
Boots i'm Calf, Straight,
Goat and American Kid.
DANCING PUMPS in Goat,
French Md and Patent
Leather for Gentlemen
and Boys.
Misses French Kid School
Boots with low heels:
very Serviceable.
COlOred Boots and Slippers
for Ladies and Children.
Nubian Waterproof Black
ing, pOlishes without
brushing.
MI. G.. PALMER,
ESQ MIDDLE STREET 81;
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE TOURIST.

This exceedingly amusing farce extravagan
"a will again be offered to our citizens-but
this time rewritten with lots of new jokes and
new music--at Portland theatre next Friday
and Saturday. The new music include airs
from Patience, "Olivette," "Billie Taylor, u
"The Musketeers," and the celebrated jubilee
singers.
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21
OWEN, moons & Co.

GENTLEMEN's Travelling or Dressing Gases
= fitted up to order at prices ranging from SO to
The Portland daily press., 1881-12-21

Forty Years Experience Of an Old Nurse.
MRS. WINsLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP is
the prescription of one of the best female ply
sicians and nurses in the United States, and
has been used for forty years with never failing
success by millions of mothers for their chill
dren. It relieves the child from pain. cures
dysentery and diarrhoa, gripping in the bowels,
and wind-celic. By giving health to the child
it rests the mother. Price Twenty-Five Cents
bottle. dec3S, M&W &w1v49
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usZHNA CONSOLIDATED MINING
COMPANY.
NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 1881.
The trustees have declared from the earnings the
regular monthly dividend of TEN ENTS per share
or 500 600; also an EXTRA DIVIDEND of TEN
TENTS per Share, or S2O, 900, both payable at the
Office of The company No. 80 Pine street, on Janu-
ary g. S82 Transfer books close December ~,
o .ai., and reopen january 1882.
dec2I-d2t j. K. Ha SKELL, Vice President.