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The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Brief lettings.


Fine day yesterday but cold, a decided
change from Thursday. Mercury $50 at sun
rise, 4so at noon, 44o at sunset; wind north,
northwest.
The lecture Of Charles F Libby, Esq, be-
fore the Law Students Club, has been post
poned until this evening.
The New Church Guild have made arrange
ments to hold series of social assemblies at
Grand Army Hall on tae evenings of October
18th, November I'd, November Both, December
18th and December 18th. Chandler will fur
nish music.
Corporal Emerson leads in the shooting at
Port Preble.
There are sixteen patients at the Marine
Hospital.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to break
into the house on the shore by Cliff Cottage
Tuesday.
The Midnight Yacht Club of Worcester late
gave a supper TO Mr.. Charles Belknap, of
fhis city.
Remember the dedication of the Smaller
school house will come off at o'clock this ,af-
sernoon.
Remember the change of time on the vari-
GUS railroads will commence Monday.
Dr. McKeown is engaged to lecture in the
yceum course in Castine next Wednesday
evening.
The Methodist churches will hold their
quarterly union love feast at the Pine street
church next Sunday morning at 101 O'Clock.
The ladies' temperance praying band will
hold temperance meeting at the Gospel Mis-
lion this evening at q O'Clock. All are invited
at the suggestion of Christians in England,
fhe executive committee of the American
Sunday School Union recommend that Sunday
md Monday, Oct. 10th and 18th, be observed
Is days of prayer for Sunday schools.
The service of song at the Y. M. G. A. rooms
On Sunday, at 4.30 O'Clock, will be led by a
oornet and piano. This is a new service; it
viii be held one hour, and the singing will be
interspered with brief remarks by invited
speakers.
Ladies will hold temperance meeting az
Sons of Temperance Hall tomorrow evening.
The exercises begin at 80. All interested i'll
The cause are Invited to be present and to
bring their Gospel hymns with them
Steamer City of Richmond was towed into
the harbor last night.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Personal.

Mrs Elizabeth Akers Allen will pass the
winter in New York.
Capt. Mangum OF the Franconia, is quite
sick with dysentery.
Perley telegraphs the Boston Journal: Had
Judge Clifford resigned Immediately on his
return to Portland, as was expected, Gen.
Garfield would have appointed Judge Gray at
once. 1t is expected that knowledge of this
fact, aud the we'll known qualifications of
Judge Gray for the position, will insure his
nomination by President Arthur
Hon William Stickney who died in Wash
ington recently, was born ia Vassaboro, and
was about SO years of age. He was graduate
Of Columbia College, in the District of Column
bia, and there married daughter of Hon.
Amos Kendall. who survives him. He prac-
ticed law for years and visited nearly every
state in the Union, in connection with the then
famous cases of telegraph litigation. Under
the legislative form of government for the
District of Columbia he was President of the
Upper House, and at the time of his death he
was President of savings bank aud of trust
company. Secretary of the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum, Treasurer of the Columbia College
and Secretary of the United States Indian
Commission. .
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15


Three Auburn youths of about IL or IA years
of age, were missed from home Wednesday.
They were at school in the forenoon, went out
at recess but failed to come in with the other
pupils. At tea time they did not come home
and their folks commenced to look for them.
1t was ascertained that the boys had been
talking of running away. Some of them had
cut such a caper once before. Word was tele-
phoned to TIE Portland police to be on the
watch for the boys. They left town a-foot, it
was learned. Tie railroad men said they did
not board the cars at Auburn, Lewiston or in
DAnville. Thursday morning Officer Maxwell
of Auburn received telephone message from
the Portland police stating that they had the
three boys in the station. They found them
loafng on the park IN that city the night be-
FORE Officer Maxwell came to Portland after
them on the noon train, and returned in the
evening. Telephone and telegraph make it
uncertain for school boys who start OUT to hunt
Apaches, nowadays.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Maine Padagogical society

The second annual meeting of the Maine
Pedagogical Society began in Augusta Thurs
day with Rev. A. w. Burr, of the Halloweil
Classical Academy, in the chair. Among the
educators present were Hon. N. A. Luce OF
Augusta, State Superintendent of Schools; M.
G. Fernald President of the State Agricultural
College; III. L. Chapman, OF Bowdoin Col
lege; Messrs Rounds, Harper and Stanley, OF
the Pennington School; W. Corthell and
Misses Deering and Reade, of the Gorham
Normal School; Prof. Fish, of Brunswick
High school; DIR. j FL. Hanson and A. l..
Lane, of the Waterville Classical Institute;
Supt Thomas fash, of the Portland schools;
Profs. G. B. Files, G. A. Robertson and G. l.
Fletcher of Augusta.
Rev. Mr.. Howard, of Bangor, opened the
discussion of the subject, "Shall the society
recommend list of text books?" The discus
sion of the question, "Should this State re-
quire minimum school year" was opened by
W. Harper.
In sthe afternoon ex-Gov. Williams, of Au-
gusta, gave history of the Cony High school
from it's inception to its completion. President
M. @. Fernald, of the State College, then
spoke at some length on sHonors and prizes as
aids to learning in our schools. He advocated
system of rewards, basing his reasons largely
on the general principles which operate in
school and in society. Prof. Chapman dissent
ed from many of Prof. Fernald's conclusions
and presented some strong arguments on the
other side.
In the evening Prof. w. G. Corthell read a
thoughtful paper on "How may we develop
the individual more in our system OF lnStruc-
tion?" The discussion was opened by A. u.
Lane, of Watervile After the discussion the
remainder of the evening was passed In social
converse.
Yesterday forenoon was mainly spent In the
consideration OF uniform course of study for
the country schools of Maine, and in practical
matters connected with the profession OF teach
ing.
In the afternoon the question of disci pline
was discussed Rev. DIR. Torsey, OF Kentfs
Hill, for thrty-three years connected with the
Maine Wesleyan Seminary, gave his opinion
as to the best method of conducting schools,
drawn from his experience with more than
10000 pupils. Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain,
President of Bowdoin College, read thoughts
full paper on The nature and limits OF gov
eminent in our colleges and seminary schools :,
At the business meeting officers were elected
for the ensuing year, as follows:
President Prof. Ell. L. Chapman, OF Bow
doin College
Vice President. G. Jordan, Of Lewiston
High school.
Secretary and Treasurer-E. W. Hall, OF
Colby University, Watervifie.
Executive Committee-A. w. Burr, OF Ha-
lowell Classical Academy; r. Woodbury., Of
Castine Normal school
Member of Advisory Board-Miss ii. M.
b mball, of Gorham Normal school
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
PORTLAND s. oGDENsBURG.
A Knotty Question Before Judge Lowell

A very important case, involving some nice
questions of jurisdiction OF the Court, was on
trial in the equity side OF the United States
Court before Judge Lowell. in Con-
cord, n H., Thursday. The mplainant
was the Mercantile Trust Company OF
New York, and the defendants the Port
laud and Ogdensburg Railroad. The COM
plainant holds $4,000 of the bonds OF the
company out of an issue of 81, 100000, OF which
nearly S1,400,0O0 are owned by the City OF
Portland. These have been defaulted in the
payment of interest to the bondholders since
1876, the series owned by the Trust Company,
while the interest coupons have been paid on
what is called first mortgage bond OF the
road between Portland and Bartlett, N. H..
while the compliments mortgage is a first lien
between Bartlett and Fabyan's, but the earn
ings have been taken from the entire line to
pay on the mortgage bonds between Portland
and Bartlett. The questions heard Thursday
were on demurrers on the ground OF the right
to proceed in the Circuit Court for New Hamp-
shire, without making the trustees OF the mort
gage, who live in Portland, parties, and with
out showing request to them to proceed,
which would probably have caused the pro-
ceilings to be instituted in Maine, where the
complainant did not want to go. The case
was argued by Mr. Haskell, of the firm OF
Webb & Haskell of Portland, for the railroad,
and by Guy G. Noble, of the firm OF Noble q
Smith of st. Adams, Vt, and the Hon. II. ..
Phelps of Burlington, Vt, for the Trust Com
pany The Court took the papers and reserved
decision. An active and interesting litigation
ia likely to follow,
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
MY pAnrNHR.
The Cadets, Excursion.

The Rockland Gazette says: The Portland
Cadets arrived in the city on the 11.i5 a. M
train Wednesday accompanied by Chambers
Band, Oh their visit to the Tillson Light In
fantry. The Rockland Company formed at
their armory and marched to the depot to re-
ceiye their guests, escortiDg them to the armo-
ry, where they stacked arms and proceeded to
dinner The visiting company were quar-
tered at the Lynde Hotel. A part OF them
were to have had quarters at the Thorndike
but the sad circumstances OF affiiction In
which Mr.. and Mrs. White of this house were
placed caused this arrangement to be aban-
doned. At o'clock p. M, the line was re-
formed for Grand street parade, which drew
crowds of spectators. The companies marched
spiendidly and attracted much attention.
The column was headed by G. w. Bean OF
Portland, the veteran drum major of the LIST
Regiment, who welded the baton with dex-
terity and precision that made him marked
figure in the parade. A good deal OF attention
was also attracted to the two little seven-year
old soldiers who marched on either eide OF sthe
color bearer. The ball given In the evening
by the Tillson Light Infantry at Farwell Hall
in homer of their visitors was brilliant and
highly enjoyable occasion. The hall was very
handsomely decorated and there was very
large company present, nearly every seat in
the gallery having been taken in advance, and
there were large number of persons on the
floor. The concert by Chandeliers Band, with
which the evening opened. was very fine.
The "Tea Tray Cadets" in their fresh white
dresses, made very beautiful appearance and
their eyolutions ELECTED the warmest applause.
The exhibition drill by the Portland Cadets
was splendid performance. Their marching,
evolutions and manual of arms all showed ad-
mirable precision and skill and were applauded
to the echo. The silent bayonet drill to music
and the fancy drill by three members OF the
CORPS were both admirable, while the drill by
two little seven-year-old miniature soldiers
came in for fall share of applause The
dancing was begun at 10 O'Clock and continued
till late hour Refreshments were served in
the store under the hall. The members OF the
visiting company express the highest praise OF
their entertainers and the Tillson Light In
fantry have won very prominent place In
the esteem of their guests. The Cadets re-
turned to Portland on the afternoon train
Thursday.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Sheen Raising in Maine.

Brown & Hilton and Hilton Brothers Of
North Arson, on Thursday shipped carload
of merino bucks to Messrs. Gibson, Hallway &
Clifford OF Nebraska. This is without doubt
the first shipment of merinos from Maine.
There were sixty of them in all and were
sold to cross with Mexican ewes. A portion OF
them were bought by Mr.. BENZ. Hilton, rep
resenting Brown & Hilton and Hilton Broth
ers in Vermont, the larger portion of them
having been bred from the Centennial
stock bought by them of A. e. Perkins Of
Pomfet, Vermont, some five years ago.
There are but few in the State that realize
the amount of business done by the above in
buyirg and selling this class of stock. They
have now twenty of the best ones left and Mr..
Hilton goes to Vermont this week for more to
supply the home demand.
At the Madison exhibition OF merino sheep
Mr.. Hilton reported the following sales and
prices made on the grounds to parties from
Bingham Chandler Baker. one buck, $50;
George Smith, one buck, $50; Bray & Cor
don, seven ewes, $40.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
MEETING OF THE MAINE CENTRAL
DIRECTORS.
Projected Extension of the Road

President G. e. B. jackson, Commissioners
Wildes and Anderson, Superintendent Tucker
and the Directors of the Maine Central Rail-
road arrived in Bangor Thursday evening
from Portland and registered at the Bangor
House. In the evening q special meeting Of
the directors was held at the hotel, the follow
ing gentlemen being present:@G. e. B. Jack
sen of Portland, E. B. Phillips of Boston,
Hon. Abnar Coburn of Skowhegan, A. T.
Rockwell of Boston, W. p Phillips of Boston,
Arthur Sewell of Bath, S. j. Young OF Bruins
wick, w. g. Davis of Portland, ID. Alden oil
Augusta, H. N. Jose of Portland, S. Cqburn
and A. B. Burrill of Skowhegan. The rail-
road party were accompanied by Roadmaster
George W. Terry.
1t is stated that parties under the direction
of Railroad Commissioners Wides and Andef-
son will proceed at once to make preliminary
survey of a route from Dexter through Brown
vile and Patten into Aroostook, and officers OF
the Maine Central say this is but one OF sever
al surveys that are to he made of proposed
routes from the Maine Central into Aroostook
county.
1t will be remember the PRESS published q
few days ago an account of President jack
sons trip over this proposed route.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Decorations.

Bosworth Post have engaged the Boston
Decorating Company to tri m and adorn City
Hall for their coming fair. The most elegant
designs known to the decorative art will be
used upon this occasion, many of them being
entirely new. Colored lights, drapery in gold,
scarlet, blue and fancy colors, flags. badges.
SHE DIS, imitation fireworks, as pleasing as the
real, fountains, &C., will all be arranged in the
most attractive manner, and City Hall during
the entire week OF the fair will present an an
pearance never equalled in this portion of New
England.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15

The announcement in another column Of the
commencement of Mr.. Fitch's adult singing
school will, we have no doubt, be received by
many Of our musical friends with pleasure.
There seems to be with us at the present time
growing interest In the study of music in its
various departments, both instrumental and
vocal. This class, however, is designed for
those who desire to become ready readers of
music. This department has been very much
neglected, and many who have spent much
time in the cultivation of their voices are not
aware how much their progress has been re-
tarded be their lack of knowledge of the the
DRY of musical notation. We would advise all
who wish for careful and thorough instruction
N hecome members of this class
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15

Yesterday afternoon there was quite row
on the Macheca, lying at Union wharf. It
seems the cook had incurred the ill-will of two
Of the crew in some way aud they went for
him. Finding he was likely to get the worst
of it the cook drew revolver on the men who
were sufficiently intoxicated to enable the
cook to get away, when he made tracks with
the intention of notifying the proper authori-
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15

Have you tried. as a remedy for your Cold or Sore
Throat, DIR. Graves Balsam of Wild Cherry and
Tar? Composed. as it is, of two of tho best and
most simple Ingredients in nature, it cannot fail OF
reliev ng you. Wild Cherry and Tar are universal
" admitted by everyone all acquainted with med
cine. as sure remedies, and the best for Coughs,
Colds. Sore Throat, Bronchi is, Whooping Cough,
Hoarseness and all other diseases of the pulmona-
~ organs. May having used DR.. Graves Balsam
speak highly in its praise Ii when you are Attic ted
you will give this really valuable remedy trial
you will not be disappointed in his effects. Sample
10 cts; generous size So cts,
For Biliousness, Dyspepsia. Constipation, or Liv-
or Complaint use Improved Family Catharic Pills,
made by DIR. Graves; price, 20 cts. per box For
sale at wholesale py j. W. Perkins Co., Portland
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Y. M. @. A.

At a meeting of the Young Mems Christian
Association held last evening the following
were chosen as delegates to the Y. M. @.
State Convention, to be held at Bangor, Oc-
tober q, ~ and %: j. f. Liscomb, H. P.
Winter, DR. Carlton KimbslI A. G. Dewey.
f. A. Smith, H. II. Burgess, H. W. Shaylor,
7. G. Lewis, F. W. Mckinney, j. W. Mum
ger, I'll. B. Smith, f. FL. Jones, W. Fl. Hobbs,
j. j. Gerrish, Miss Abby c. Leavitt, and Mis-.
Mary A Perkins
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Excursion to Boston

Our readers must bear in mind the excursions
to Boston, over the Eastern and Boston and
Maine Railroads, commencing the 18th OF
October and continuing until the Goth. Dur
ing the three days the price of tickets is placed
at the low figure of So from Portland to Bos'
ton and return. Grand opportunities will be
afforded to visit the Mechanics and New
England Institute fairs in the latter city.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
HARVARD UNIVERSlTY EAaMlNA-
TIONS FOR WOMEN.
fWoman,s Education Association

vvvuF ninth examination will be held In Cam
bridge, New York, Philadelphia and Oincinns-
ii. beginning june, 20 h 1882. Inc eSamina u1
lace INT any candidate may substitute French and
Gsrrman for Greek Th.se who psss this examina-
tion and rece We a certificate will be entitled TO en-
r the courses given to women by the Professors OF
Harvard University. This certificate may also Dc
presented az Vassar and Smith Colleges as equiya-
lent for exaninat on in the studies preparato
collegiate covered by it and at Wellesley College
for entrance exsmin atoms, decision for anvaheeo
standing being given upon application. For inior-
m stion address secretaries of local cemmttee.
Burnside, Bever Farms, Mas; 81 Fifth hven9 70
New York; 9OS Clinton St, Philadelphia, fs.: %
Wa nut ST., Cincin natl, Ohio. oetl4ola"o"S
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15

BEFORE JUDGE BONNEf.
FRIDAY. -,John w. Lincoln VS.. Alfred Roberts
Assumpsit upon an account annexed to recover
s6IS22 for materials aud labor erecting build
ing at Old chard. Defense-that the work was
TO be performed and materials furnished under a
written contract for $685. that the contract has not
been complied with, and claimed images on that
account. Defendant also flrd account ia set of.
Verdict for the plaintiff for S3770S.
Motley & Brewer for plff Frank for deft.
Edward c. Leonard vs.. James S. Brooks. Action
to recover the sum of SIS. and interest alleged
be due for trucking cooperage stock in August,
1879. Defense-payment Verdict for the defend
ant.
d. A. Meaher for plff. P. j. Larrabee for deft.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Wanted, PEOPLE. ga field and His Family"

una;a Tinted Engraving. The Fsni-
~ Of eight artis,icaily and lovingly grouped; Mel
lie sitting her father the yossgs.S boys are ne
So ....,,..to Retail prices large sze, $1.UOi
smal er size, 81 cents. Men Women and
Youtb Wanted 10 sell it. Large immissions.
Reoit 81 90 for two pictuI es, roller case and terms
We nav postage S ales immsnse. Nothing Ike
500, 900 will be quickly sold. Don't delay. ~:
n. dURRAN a Co. seIe Publtsn. re, ~
schsoi ST., Bestens Mass. sA"
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Water Works.

The Portland Water Company are fitting up
their pumping machinery for use. The water
in the lake is very low and falling at the rate
OF four inches per week Unless heavy rains
begin before Monday next the company will
have to start their pumps. It is hoped that
all persons will prevent all possible waste OF
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
MUSIC AND THE DRAM MA.
BocCACCIO.

BocCACCIo.
Monday evening, Mains splendid troupe OF
fifty artists, with picked orchestra OF fifteen,
will appear in Boccaccio, at Portland Theatre
Miss Flora E. Barry, who assumes the role
made famous last season by Miss Jennie Win
ston, is highly spoken of by the press OF other
cities. She is said not only to act the part, but
to sing it as we'll. Many of the names in the
cast are familiar such as Ellis Ryer, who was
SO good as the cooper, Van Houten, Hogan ana
others Tuesday night the new opera donna
Juanita'' will be presented, and "Wednesday
the "Mascotte." There has been good de,
mand for tickets, and seats should be secured
at once.
HUMPTY DuMPTY.
Col. Robinson's great show will appear at
City Hall this afternoon and evening I'D
"Humpty Dumpty.' The pantomime is
familiar to ALL Col. Robinson promises It
shall be brought out in first rate style, and all
the little folks of course, will desire to see it,
KELLOGG CONCERT.
But few seats remain to the Kellogg concert,
which will be given at City Hall, next Thurs
day evening Miss Pease is accounted one OF
the finest contraltos on the stage. Adamowskl
is q favorite violinist, who has made lots OF
friends in Boston Brignoli we all know
Miss Kellogg is said to be singing better than
ever before. Get your tickets at Stockbridge's
at once,
MY PARTNER.
An excellent audience was drawn to. Port
land Theatre last evening, and my Partner"
received cordial reception. Mr.. Aldrich, as
before, carried his auditors with him through
out the trying scenes in which Joe Saunders is
placed. and was especially effective in the dra-
matte situations. Mr.. Walter Dennis, as Ned
Singleton, was not quite as satisfactory as his
predecessor. Mr.. Chaplin was very good
Major Britt, although he missed the unctuous-
ness and peculiar style that made Mordaunts
presentations so marked a feature of the play
Mr. Parsloe was as funny as he always is as
the Chinaman. Mr.. Hague was strong
Scraggs, Miss Goldthwaite a pleasing and
effective Mary The other characters were
well taken. The house should be crowded to-
night and at the matinee to-day
NOTES.
"Hazel Kirke" will be presented at Portland
Theatre, the Oath and 25th, and the Ladies at
tending will receive souvenir.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Free Street Church.

At the annual meeting of the Free stree
Baptist parish Thursday evening the following
officers and committees were elected:
Moderator-Jonas w. Clark.
Clerk-Lewis b. Smith.
Assessors and Prudential COMMITTEE e-Ella'
Chase Ill L. Sturdevant, S. M. Fitield.
Committee on Finance-Alfred Haskell
Warren Robinson, Wallace Noyes.
Committee on Mnsic-George Nd. Bosworth
81. M. Mailing, Benz amin Shaw.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
It is no Joke

To suffer constant headache, depression Of
spirits, longing for food and not being able to
eat WI ell put before you, gnawing pains in the
stomach, lassitude and a general feeling OF
goneness; but capita joke to find that BUR-
DOCK BLOOD BITTERs remove all these symp-
toms and only cost S1o0, trial size 10 cents.
oe10 div
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15

OCTOBER TERM-DANFoRTH, j., PRESIDING
FRIDAY. In the case of Charles Il. Milliken
against Cullen c. Chapman, the day was consumed
in the arguments and charge, and the case went to
the jury at six O'Clock, at which time Court adj
journed The jury, if they agree viii seal up their
verdict and return it to Court this Saturday morn
lag at ten O'Clock
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
North Grammar school.

The young ladies of the first and second
classes of the North Grammar School are here
BY notified to meet Mr.. HAZEL at the North
School at 1890 o'clock this morning to prac-
tice music for the dedication ex ercises of the
Smaller School which are to take place in the
afternoon. Members of these classes who see
this notice are requested to extend it to their
classmates
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-15
Accident

As quantity of salt was in process OF hoist
ing from the basement of store on CONNER.
cial street, to the upper story, yesterday, Al
empty bucket slipped and fell and struck Mr.
Tristram Stevens bad blow on the face cut
ting the nose seriously. An inch the Other
way and the blow would have proved fatal.