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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-24
Brief JottingS.

Fine day yesterday. Mercury 800 at sunrise,
AGO at noon, 400 at sunset; wind northwest.
Charles Walker, grocer. of Norway, owes
$500, his assets being $500.
We understand the Portland match factory
is about to add another story to its buildings to
accommodate its largely increasing business.
The Madison Square Theatre company are
at the Falmouth.
Mr. Charles Dyer has purchased the schoon-
er Woonsocket, 81 tons burden, at Chatham,
Mass, and she will be employed mackereling
from this port.
The ladies of Bosworth Relief Corps will
give a cap and necktie sociable at G. A. r
Hall this evening. Department Commander
Haskell states that he and his staff will be
present.
Messrs. Curtis & Soule have cut and housed
during the past season about u 900 tons of ice.
Half of this was taken from the Androscoggin
at Brunswick and half from their pond at Cape
Elizabeth.
Messrs. Dresser, Mcclellan & Co. have con-
tracted with Henry F. Perry & Co. for the
printing of the city ordinances.
A boy named Donovan struck boy named
Howley over the head with club Tuesday
and DIR. Small had to sew up the wound.
1t is reported that John Mcdonald and John
Blackenburg will row a race for SIS side in
working boats Friday.
A man applied at the station yesterday for
assistance to reach ST. John, where he hoped
to get passage to Ireland. He left that coun
try some time ago to join his family in Chica
go, and landed in St. John. He had no ides
of the distance to Chicago or what grea
country this is
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Capt. Jonathan Chase died at Deering yes
terday, aged 81. He commenced his career in
the West India trade and had been master of
the brig Hannah He had several encounters
with pirates and in one of his struggles with
them was hit in eight different places. Final
ly he bought 'Jewell's Island where he lived
over fifty years. He sleaves a widow, three
daughters and two sons, one of the latter living
in the island, the other master of ship Portland
Lloyds, now in Singapore.
Bishop Nicely assisted in the ceremony of
confirmation at st. Johns church, Bangor, last
evening.
Lieut.. lockwood, U. S. N, brother of o. c..
lockwood of Farmingdale, has been rendered
the command of new iron steamer now build
ing in Philadelphia, to run from Richmond,
Va, to ports on the Mediterranean.
1t was pleasant to see on the street yesterday
the genial face and stalwart figure of Col. A.
M Benson, now of Boston, where he is asso-
cated in business with the Shepard & Morse
Lumber Co., the largest lumber house in New
England.
Prof. Morse was in town yesterday He is in
excellent health and seems to grow younger
with succeeding years.
Among the members of the next graduating
class of the Annapolis naval academy are Geo.
NJ. Buck and Robert P. Haines of Maine. They
stand 80 and 81 respectively in class of sew
enty-seven.
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Nothing in the science of medicine equals the re-
lief obtained by the use of Or. Graves Balsam Of
Wild Cherry and Tar for coughs. colds, thro at
whoopng cough, bronchitis, consumption, etc. II
gives immediate relief, is pleasant to take, and
sions no unpleasant nauseating feelings. Sample
bottle, 10 cents large size, so cents.
DR.. Graves Blood Purifier eradicates all impuri-
ties from the SYSTEM ceanses the blood, renovates
the liver and stomach which from being torpid and
inert, by its use become unusually stimulated, and
ia fact gives healthy tone to the entire system
Price, 81.
Improved Family Cathartic Pills are the best pill
ever given patient by physician, and they are
frequently prescribed by them. They give prompt
action to the bowels contain no mercury, and are
entirely vegetable. When you desire a prompt
action of the bowels, give the Improved Family
Cathartc Pills trial. Price % cents per box
DIR. Graves remedies are for sale by Druggists.
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WHITE MOUNTAIN CLUB.
Prof. Morse's Lecture on the Mountains
of Japan.

The hall of the Natural History Society was
well filled last evening to hear Prof. Edward
Morse's lecture before the members and
friends of the White Mountain Club. The
Professor was one of the founders of the Club
and as might be expected he was at his best
last evening.
He began by tracing upon the map his
course through Japan and showing his
opportunities for study, and pointing out the
localities of interest to mountaineers The
principal peaks are of volcanic origin though
the older rocks crop out occasionally, and as
there have been no glaciers to wear them
away the mountains, generally ARE very ragged
and precipitous. Compared with our own
Appalachian chain which includes the White
Mountains, the Japanese peaks present many
striking contrasts. The people also have
built temples and shrines upon many of the
mountains. Cleared land upon the hill sides
is more common than with us and as the
Japanese are naturally lovers of nature,
pleasant surprises both of nature and art are
constantly coming to the view of the traveller.
The Japanese make their political divisions
of land by mountains instead of by rivers or
arbitrary lines with US. The most noted
peak is Fujiyama, an old volcano. Sketches
of it are seen in many Japanese works of art.
1t is held in almost religious veneration by the
people. The Professor exhibited numerous
photographs of this grand peak as well as
three picture books of native production all
devoted to this one mountain.
Addressing himself directly to the Club he
said that mountain climbing in japan is al
together different thing from anything we
know hereabouts. There, the sides are covered
with dense growth mostly of bamboo which
it is impossible to penetrate, but on the other
hand nearly all the prominent peaks have we'll
cut paths or road ways, the climbing of which
is excessively tedious because monotonous.
Although they have so many volcanoes
active and extinct yet there is no word for
volcano in their language. Their mountains
have pames similar to ours, such as Steep,
Stone, Dog, Saw and White.
The lecture was illustrated by two superb
maps of Japan of native workmanship and
survey, that compare favorably with any work
done in this country or Europe. Photographs
and engravings of mountains by Japanese
artists and the inimitable blackboard sketches
by the Professor himself all contributed to the
interest of the occasion.
1t is to be regretted that so valuable a lecture
cannot be published in full.
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Harvard Club in Maine.

The annual meeting of the Harvard Club in
Maine was held at the residence of Hon.
George Walker, on State street, last evening.
There was a full attend ance
The following gentlemen were elected mem
bers: General Francis Fessenden, Law
School; General Samuel j. Anderson, Law
School; Sullivan G. Andrews, Law School, and
Drs. l. T. Dana and James A. Spalding, Medi-
cal School
Rev. DIR. Hill was appointed to acknowledge
thel reception of the class history of the class
of 80.
The old board of officers was reelected as
follows:.
President-Rev. DIR. Hill '43
Vice Presidents-Rev. Asa Dalton, '4S, Geo.
G. Burgess, '5S.
Treasurer-Wm. NJ. Sargent, 80.
Secretary-Wm. M. Bradley, '76.
Col. Charles B. Merrill, Law School, elected
at the last annual meeting, joined the club,
and j D. Fessenden, Jr., class of 80.
After the business of the evening was con-
cludeds ans elegant supper was provided and
enioved
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STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.

Saturday evening about o'clock light was
discovered in an old shed adjoining the Cen
tennial ice houses in Pittston, and an investi-
CATION showed there had been an attempt
made to burn the building. Kerosene had
been sprinkled around the shavings and saw
dust, but as the water had been over it, it did
not burn freely, and was easily extinguiShed
The lncendiaries have not yet been discover
ed.
The prospect of new library in Gardiner is
very promising. About $1,000 and a most
favorable site for the building have been do
mated and Mayor Ladd in his address recon-
mended that $4,000 be raised to defray the
necessary expenses in erecting tho building
He recommended that $4,000 of this amount
be obtained by direct taxation and the re-
mainder by loans.
Rev. DR.. Butler of Hallowell announced to
his people on Sunday last that he should not
continue to supply the pulpit of the Baptist
church in that city after the expiration Of the
present month. Impaired health and much
needed rest from pastoral labor, were the
reasons given for not desiring to continue his
engagement for another year.
KNOX COUNTY.
The libel suit of L. M. Robbins of Rockland
against DR.. N. Wiggin was last week entered
'neither party" and DR.. Virgins suit against
Miss q. Sawyer was disposed of in a like man.
ner. The suit of Robbins against Fuller &
Jones, proprietors of the Courier, which
grew out of the same matter that occasioned
the suit against Wiggin, was likewise entered
neither party" and is thus completely dis
posed of without coming to trial.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Bangor and Bar Harbor Steamboat
Line have purchased two new boats named
Queen City andLittle Buttercup for thei rroute.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Mr.. George Buck of Fairfield was severely
injured about the head while working in the
mill of the Kepnebec Framing Company a
few days since. 1t is feared his injuries will
prove fatal
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND SIS.
At the Court of County Commissioners, begun
and holden at Portland, within and for the County
of Cumberland on the first Tuesday of January,
Ammo Domini, 1881, to w.t. at an adjournment
thereof on the first Tuesday of March, Ammo Domini,
1881,
On the foregoing petition, it being satisfactorily
shown to the Court that the petitioners are respon
sbe and that a hearing is expedient, it is hereby
ORDERED, That the County Commissioners will
meet at the Office of the Superintendent of Port
land Bridge, on Wednesday, the twenty seventh
day of April, A. D. 1881, at nine O'Clock A. M,
and that the petitioners give notice to all persons
interested by publishing an attested copy OF sale
petition and this Order of Court thereon, three
weeks successfully before the time of said meeting
in the Maine State Press, newspaper printed IL
said Portland at which time and place. after it ha:
been satisfactorily shown that the above notice has
been duly given,) the Commissioners will give {
hearing to the parties and their witnesses at som'
convenient place in the vicinity, when and where
all persons and corporations interested may appeal
and show cause, if any they have, why. the prayer
of said petition should not be granted.
Attest, A. A. BENNETT, Clerk.
Copy of the Petition and Order of Court thereon
Attest, A. A. BENNETT, Clerk.
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Superior Court,
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

wEDNEsDAY.-The following decisions an
nounced in cases tried before the justice without
the intervention of jury where decisions were re-
served
Hiram A. Dow vs. Maurice NJ. Moulton. Decision
for plaintiff for S106.17.
REYNOLDS for Diff Webb g. Haskell for deft
Albion Z. Cobb vs. Robert L. Shackford and trus-
tee. Trustee discharged. Claims of claimants al
lowed.
Pride for plff. /. W. Parker for claimants.
Sennett Orr VS.. John NJ. johnson ct 81. Decision
for plaintiff for S46.03.
Webb & Haskell for pltf. Fogg for delft.
Ivory S. Bean VS.. Il. p. Greedy. Decision for the
plaintiff for S5.95.
Hale for pltf. Cobb for deft.
AP Morgan ct ais. VS.. Jacob W. Coombs. De-
csion for defendant.
n. g. H. B. Cleaves for plffs.
Hale with Hadlock for delft.
Court adjourned until Friday morning. April list.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MARCH IA, 1881.
10 the Commissioners Of CUM
berland County:
GENTLEMEN

GENTLEMEN:
WYE the undersigned have the honor of asking
w that permission be given to make certain
small changes in the bridge leading from Portland
to Knightville. A mill is being erected at the
south end facing the westerly side and the changes
are indispensable.
First: The mill is set back from the bridge
sufficiently far to be entirely out of the way of the
travel but the railing entirely across front
We wish to remove It and turn it at right angle
to its present course that it may reach from the
street to the mill and thus open our front.
Second The sidewalk is now laid of two inch
plank and crosswise, and would be immediatel
crushed by heavy teams. We ask permission tc
remove it and in its place put a three inch walk
and running the other way. We also wish te
extend our timbers from the mill across the walk
that there be no break between the walk and
our platform.
Third We intend to fill twenty-five feet in front
of the mill and running to the bridge. And wish
permission to turn thus much of the wall at right
angle to its present course, wall running
through the embankment will make channe
that will wash out the filling
We wish permission to do nothing that will
injure the bridge or discommode the public travel
or that will subject the county to the least ex
pense. But the changes proposed will benefit al
parties. We therefore very earnestly ask thai
permission be given at as early time as possible
as we cannot conveniently proceed with the worn
until these changes are made.
W. F. EATON, Knightville.
A. X. SOULE,
H. F. DAVIS,
GEO. G. MoUNTFoRT, "
w. w. THOMAS, Portland.
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In Insolvency,


Court of Insolvency for the Comfy of Cumberland
in the State of Maine, March oath, A. d.
1881.
N the case of Joseph II. Mccain, insolvent debtor
This is to give notice, that on the twenty
third day OF March, A. d: 1881, a warrant in
insolvency was issued by Henry c. Peabody, Judge
of thejCourt of Insolvency for said county of Cum
berland against the estate of said
JOSEPH H. MCCAIN,
of Westbrook in the said County of Cumberland adj
judged to be an insolvent debtor petition of said
debtor. which petition filed on the twentythird
day ofMarch, A. d. 1881 to which date interest on
claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said debt
or, and the transfer and delivery of any property
by him are forbidden by law.
That a meeting of the creditors of said debtor to
prove their debts and choose one or more assgnees
of his estate, will be held at Court of Insolvency
Portland, on the fourth day of April. A. ID. 1881
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Given under my hand the date first above written.
GEO. W. PARKER,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of IN
solvency for said County of Cumberland.
mar24&3l
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The steamship Lake Winnipeg of the Beaver
line arrived here yesterday afternoon at one
O'Clock She sailed from Liverpool on the 18th
inst, and was twelve days on the passage. She
reports fair weather during the greater part of
the voyage. She brings 2100 tons cargo.
The steamship Lake Champlain of the
Beaver line arrived here yesterday morning.
She left Glasgow on the 18th inst, and was II
days on the voyage. On Sunday the 18th inst,
latitude 81 degrees north. longitude IS degrees
west, she reports that she passed the American
ship jamestown with rudder gone and ADAM
doned, the weather at the time being fresh
gale causing heavy sea.
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C0RSETS

That are first-claSs, and al
ways give satisfaction.
Real French, 500 bones, at
S1.75, sold everywhere
at $500.
No. 1888 Double BuSk Cor
set, emb'd, cOlOred and
white, an elegant Corset,
at $1.OO.
No. 1000, an elegant Double
Busk, emb'd, cOlOred and
white, rs cents.
No. 444, the best SOC Double
Busk Corset sold i'm this
market.
COrinne, an elegant blue
and cardinal emb'd Cor
set, at $1.OO.
Elegante, a very easy Spoon
Busk Corset for stout
people, S1.OO.
DR.. Warmers Flexible Hip
Health and Nursing Cor
sets, at popular prices.
Madame FOy'S old style I'm
proved and Comfort Hip.
The last named is one of
the most comfortable, du-
rable and satisfactory
COrSets now i'm the mar
ket. Price $1.OO.
We offer also a job in color
ed and white COrsetS at
CSC. Many of them are
worth 75c.
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THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH "a.
THE PRESS


Nay be obtained at the Periodical Depots Of N. G
F sscnden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
ST - =. Cox. Wentworth Hodsdon, A. I. Cleveland
10 Middle ST., Weianier Boston & Maine Depot and
Chisholm Bros, on all trains that run out of the
city.
aburn, willard Small & Co.
Augusta, F. Pierce.
Bangor, j. H. Babb & Co.
Bath, of j. 0. Shaw.
Bddeford, f. NJ. Burnham.
. Jellerson's Bookstore.
Bridgton, Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, b. 6. Dennison
CumB, rland Mills, f. A. Verrill.
Damariscotta, K. w. Dunbar
rieeport, W. A Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. c. Harmon.
Gardiner, Palmer g. Co.
Gnrham, j. Irish.
HliloweIl, c. L. Spaulding.
lewiston Chandler & Estes.
Lisbon, G. e. Judkins
Mechanic Falls A. W. Bridge, f. A. Millett.
Norway, A. o. Noyes:
Richmond, G. A. Beae.
RasEIaiii, o. g. Andrews.
Sabattus, Z. II. johnson.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
Saco, of L. Hodsdon and H. B. Kendrick.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
vinalhayen, B. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
waterville, j. NJ Wall.
Wscasset, Gibbs b Rundle*.
W0odford's Corner. FL. Moody.
Yarmouth, @. E. Coombs.
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Fatal Accident.

Yesterday afternoon rs the Lake Winnipeg
was entering the harbor, Quartermaster Ed
ward Mcfarland went aloft to adjust some of
the rigging. When aloft he missed his footing
and fell to the deck, striking grating, and
was instantly killed. He was 40 years of age
and faithful officer, and leaves widow in
England. Undertaken Rich took charge of
the body. According to Capt. Thompson s
statement Coroner Gould considered an in
quest unnecessary.
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james W. Rogers, Esq, of Stetson, died at
his residence last Sunday evening. He was
one OF the candidates for State Senator last
year in Penobscot, and member of the House
of Representatives in 1880 Mr. Rogers was
about 46 years of age and leaves a widow but
no children. He was leading man in his
community, a successful farmer and a stalwart
Republican. The deceased was a man of ex-
cellent standing and character.
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The first of DR.. Boles' Congress Square
course of lectures on early London" drew a
large and appreciative audience last evening.
1t was beautifully illustrated and full of
valuable and interesting information.
Rev. Mr.. McWhinnie's lecture in the Con-
gress St. NJ. e. Church last night on "Re-
searches in Mesopotamia,' drew a good au-
dience who were much pleased with the in
formation derived and the interesting manner
in which it was put.
Rev. f. E. Clark will lecture this evening at
the Free Baptist church, corner of Casco and
Cumberland streets. Subiect-"Wh in a
Name Mr.. Clark's ability as lecturer is
well known. Go and hear What's in Name
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Among the winners of the several prizes
proposed by the proprietors of the "Youth
Companion" of Boston are the following
For the best map of the British Isles, Richard
K. Longfellow, of Portland, So; for the best
design for an Easter card, Miss Ella d. Shaw,
Portland, So; for best oil painting, winter
scene, Dick Smith, Searsport, Me-, $40.
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Professor WIN. C. RICHARDSON, NJ. D.,
of the st. Louis Medical College says:
81 have ordered Lebig Cos Arnicated Ex-
tract of Witch Hazel to be applied locally in
Rheumatism and with most marked relief in
every case" Beware of worthless limitations
under ours and similar names Also cures
Piles, Catarrh, Neuralgia, Painful Monthlies,
Old Ulcers Lumbago and Weak Eyes.
Sold in fifty cents and dollar sizes.
mh21 TTS&w
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CAUGHT.
Two Would-be Train Wreckers Arrested
at Woodstock

During the last six weeks numerous at
tempts have been made to throw Grand Trunk
trains from the track on the section of the
road between Bryant's Pond and West Paris,
by distractions placed on the rails. Some
times the distractions consisted of railroad
twice at the crossings the space between the
planks and the rails in which the danges of
the wheels run, were found filled up with
pieces of wood firmly wedged in. So frequent
and serious did the attempts become that men
were employed to patrol the track night and
day, and several times they found and remov-
ed distractions Luckily the trains escaped
any serious disaster.
About a week ago the matter was placed in
the hands Of Detective Wormell of Bethel,
and after diligent investigation he obtained
evidence strongly duplicating two young men
belonging in Woodstock, brothers, named
Frederick H. Buck and Amos A. Buck, aged
% and II respectively. They were arrested
Monday and on Tuesday taken before trial
justice in Woodstock and held in $500 for trial.
Failing to get bail they were both committed
to jail Frederick plead guilty and Amos not
guilty. Both men refuse to talk. They have
not borne good reputation and have no occu-
patton. What the motive was which led them
to commit their crime is not definitely known,
but it is thought that it was chiefly desire to
see smashup. coupled perhaps with the hope
that in such an event there might be chance
for plumber
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
TRANSFORMATIONS and Harriet Libby. Intox-
ication. Fined SIS and 1a costs.
Roger Cannon. Intoxicaton. Fined SIS and costs.
Sentence suspended.
James Woods Search and seizure Discharged.
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The concert at. the Y. M. c. A. hall last
evening by the State street choir, with read
lngs by Miss Valentine, delighted good sized
audience. Of course all the numbers were
well rendered, and Miss Valentines readings
we'll received
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In those advanced stages of bronchial dis
ease, where great organic decay precludes the
possibility of restoration, DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup gives very grateful ease and relief to
the weary sufferer
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StQCkb[idgG'S Musical Journal

Published monthly, contains S1.25 worth of new
music every month, and all the musical news,
sent post paid for 60 cents year. Send 3-cent
stamps Tor sample. Club with Folio, 50. new
piece of music and beautiful set of cards given
to every subscriber. IRA G. 'STOCKBRIDGE,
Music Dealer, Portland, Me. w1wl2&
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REDUCTION in price of canned goods. The
best goods less than wholesale prices.
mh15dtf w. L. WILSON & Co.
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MADAM FoYE's Comfort Hip Corsets are the
best ever made. Will not break over the hips
Call and examine. W. E. Plummer, corner
Congress and Brown streets. mar22d3t
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EVERY Lady interested in perfect fitting
garments should examine the most perfect
system for Dress Cutting ever introduced, on
exhibition at Room 7, United States Hotel, on
Friday and Saturday. No Dress-Maker or
Seamstress can afford to let this opportunity
pass to benefit themselves and their patrons.
Ladies in attendance mch24-2t*
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Overseers of the Poor

At an adjourned meeting of the Overseers of
the Poor last evening, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Greedy
were elected Master and Matron of the Aims
House for the ensuing year.