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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-01
Brief JottinRs.


Apply NEW YEAR.
esterday was fine day, clear and cold.
srcury 81 at sunrise, 12o at noon, 14o at sun
set; wind south and west.
The wholesale houses of this city win nearly
all be closed today, although very few of the
retail dealers will suspend their business.
Attention scalled to the advertisement of a
Stolen or Runaway Horse" in another COL
umn. Search was made Sunday on Cape
Elizabeth, where the horse was lost, by twelve
men from Gorham, and has been continued
since, but without success.
parlor entertainment was given by the V.
o. VS. last evening at the residence of Mrs
Atherton, Atlantic street, and was very highly
enjoyed by all present. If repeated may We
all be there.
As today is generally observed as a holiday
the regular monthly meeting of the Diet Mis-
sion will be postponed until Saturday, Janu-
airy Sth.
Many OF our citizens took advantage of the
iine weather yesterday and INDUCED in good
sleigh ride. Congress street presented lively
appearance in the afternoon.
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Officers Elected

Officers Elected.
Ligonia Lodge, No. 5, l. o. o. F., elected
officers last evening, as follows:
N. G.-Geo. FL. Cloudman
v G.-Wm. L. Plummer.
Rec. Sec.-Chas. f. Guptill
Per. Sec.-Chas. Paine
Treas.-Chas. Nj. Cushman
Trustees. B. Beckett, Alfred Woodman,
Euoch G. Willard.
Agent of Hall-Chas. f. Roberts.
There will be public installation of the Of
ficers on Friday evening, Jan. 7th
Pine Tree Lodge, No. IL, K. of p, elected
officers last evening as follows:
G. &c. NJ. Gay.
Y. C.-S. Colman Allen.
Pc T. Benuer.
x. Of r. and S.--H. A. Mcdonald.
NJ. of F.-W. A. jacobson.
NJ. of Geo. II. McKenney.
NJ. at Aired P. Dyer.
Trustee, g years)-Milton Higgins.
Trustee p. III. A. (for IS months)-F I. Mer-
rill.
Representative, g 2years)-Joshua Davis.
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wing is the tonnage of the several
Aggregate. al, ,oso.so 37,5s4.e1 35,s47.1
The Week of PRAYER.

The following programme has been suggest
ed by the Evangelical Alliance for the Week
of Prayer, which begins tomorrow and ends
the Sunday following:
January 2d-Theme: Christ the only hope
of lost world.
Monday, 3d-Thanksgiving for the blessings,
temporal and spiritual, of the past year, and
prayer for their continuance. I
Tuesday, ith--Humiliation and confession
on account of individual social and national
sins.
Wednesday, 5th-Prayer forHhe Church of
Christ, its unity and purity, it's ministry and
for revival of religion.
Thursday, 6th--Christian education; prayer
for the family, Sunday schools and all educa-
tional institutions, for Young Mems Christian
Associations and for the press.
Friday, 7th-Prayer for the prevalence of
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Skating.

The City Rink was literally crowded with
young people yesterday afternoon, who were
taking advantage of the pleasant weather to
enjoy good skate. Full five hurdred were
ON the ice and it presented Il lively scene to
the looker-on. A city team was at work keep
ing the Ice clear from snow while the propre-
tor at the booth was kept busy checking the
garments OF the skaters. The rink will proba-
bly, be well patronzed today.
There will be three sessions at the Roller
Skating ball today: forenoon, afternoon and
evening Good music will be in attendance
ourlng afternoon and evening. The hall will
be tastefully decorated, and those wishing to
ENJOY day OF pleasure should visit this popu-
lar place of amusement
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AIfrOd. 10 "0----"
Inc silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
d. Sayward was celebrated on the evening of
Thursday, Dec. 80, by very delightful gath
ering OF their friends in this place. and from
YORK, where Mr. Sayward formerly resided. A
rich silver tea service, handsome cake basket
a fne set OF knives and a pair of beautiful
pickle jars were among the appropriate pres
ents made upon the occasion. A bountiful and
elegant supper was served and all pronounced
the evening one remarkably successful and
agreeable.
Capt. Geo ID. Conant, who was stricken with
paralysis about week since, died on Wednes-
day, Dec 30. Capt Conant was formerly q
merchant in Alfred and conducted very sue
cessful business for considerable time For
some years past he has been in broken health.
His age was about 70 years.
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a Pleasant Occasion.

Mr. John Gum was agreeably surprised at
MS residence, No. 46 Howard street, Thursday
evening, by number of Scotch residents of
this city, who presented him with large fam
lily Bible, am easy chair and other articles of
value Mr. Gum being unexpectedly called
upon thanked them for their expression Of
good will, and reminded them Of the close
bond existing between the Scotch people the
world over. He hoped that the same spirit of
ambition, courage and kindness would remain
with them.
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Report Of Deputy Ring and His Associ-
ateS.
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THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

Report Of Deputy Ring and His Assocl-
ateS.
The following report was fled with Sheriff
Dresser yesterday:
WILLIAM Il. DRESSER, ESQ.,, Sheriff of Cum
berland County.
SIR: AS our official duties as Deputy Sheriffs
under your appointment, for the enforcement
OF the law known as the Sheriff act, are about
to expire, we have thought it not inappropriate
10 call your attention 20 some of the results of
our labors, in conjunction, partly, with other
officers Of the government, during the last six
years, since the force was increased to its pres
ent number OF four, the first two of which
were under ex-Sherid Pennell While all that
the friends of the law desired has not been
accomplished, yet if careful observer of
events, in this city, will go back in his mind
nve or SIX years, he must see marked i'm
provement IN the general appearance of thin gs
relating to the liquor traffic.
Slx years ago We had no difficulty in making
seizures at any OF the hotels or saloons The
object OF search could be found living around
Loose, scarcely any effort being made to conceal
IL. IL Is not so now. We must admit, howey-
or, that during the past three months new
snops are being fitted up, and more boldness is
manifest by many of the keepers of saloons
The cause for 50 much activity at this time can
only be conjectured.
Inc reports OF the city marshal from wear
to year, during the past six years, are very sug-
gestive as tending to show marked decrease
IN the numbe, arrested for drunkenness Be-
low may be found report of the number of
cases each year for drunkenness and drunken
ness ana disturbance, copied from the city
marShaIS yearly reports:
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epar- ID FandF
My stock OF Heavy will o ost
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PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING. JAN. 1.
THE PRESS

May be Obtained al the Periodical Depots Of n g.
: ss-'.sen, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews. Arm.
& .faf :. Cox Wentworth, hodsdon. Hayden W. r.
ror' = corner Exchange and Fore St.; Welsnder
So- Maine Depot and Chisholm Bros. on ali
Irs-i.. Lhat run out of tha city.
Aubaf7l willard Small & Co,
Aagasra. e Pierce.
Bangor, i. II. Babb & Co.
Isatb . j. o. shaw.
i'ictOrd, Z. nj. Burnham
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Brighton. Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick. b. q. Dennison.
Ouns- rland Mills, Il. A. Verril.
Damarisoot.a. E. W. Dunbar
treoport, ". A. Mitchell.
tryeburg, r. c. Harmon
Gardiner Palmer 8 20.
G0rhSm j. irisi.
H slloweIl G. l.. Spaulding.
{ xSg.ewision, Chandler Estes.
y Lisbon, Z. y. -indkins.
Mechanic Falls, 4. W. Bridge F. A. Millett
Norway, a. o. Soyes.
Richmond. @. A. Besle.
knckland. - 4. Andrews
Ssbstfus r. II. johnson
ssccsrappa, at the Pest Ofice.
Ssco OF l.. Hodsdon and II. B. Kendrick,
Thomasson 5. Delano.
kiEalhayen, b. Lane.
Waidoboro @. Bliss
Wsterville, j. NJ. Wall.
Wtscasset Gibbs & Rundlex.
Moodfords Corner, b. Moody.
Yarmouth, Q. K. Coombs.
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Mr.. J. w. Fletcher, the celebrated trance
medium of London, will speak at the Peoples
Spiritual meeting, Army & Navy Hall, corner
OF Brown and Congress streets, tomorrow at
go and 7.30 p. IN. Subjects, afternoon
'oid Truths in a new Light; t;'evening-"What
shall do TO be saved" Questions answered
after each lecture
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/. Mr.. EDIToR:-The problem published in
the Press seems to create quite discussion
and to draw our quite an array of figures and
statements, wise and otherwise. To me it
seems to require but a brief statement of the
case to make it SO plain that he who runs NAV
read. AT the outset, however, 1 would say
that the statement that the man paid twelve
per cent. interest for his money is erroneous
and misleading, as paying the interest in ad-
vance he in reality paid $120 for the use of
$3.50 for one year, or 1856 per cent, At the
end OF the year, having given check for $500,
he owed 500. The question now arises, W hat
must be the amount Of the note, payable in
one year, at II per cent. discount, to make the
present worth 500. This will be found to be
S795 40. Hence the note held being written
for $1,000, should have endorsed upon it the
sum OF Q.55, and the balance of the $500,
VIZ. S95.45 is the amount paid for inte:est
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Deaf Mute Evangelical Association.

A convention of the Maine Deaf Mute Evan
gelcal Association will be held at the GOSPEL
Mission. to-day and tomorrow. A meeting for
election of officers will be held at IA u. m. to-
day. Preaching services will be held to-mor-
row aul0a a. IN. and Il p. M, and at p. m. the
Lords Supper will be observed. Rev. Mr..
Chandler, of New York, will assist as interpre-
ter for the public and three deaf mute preach
ers will take part in the services. All are in
vited to attend
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New Years Balla

The Fraternity ball at City Hall last even
ing was attended by the usual large and
fashionable company. The costum s were
elegant and everything passed off in an agree
able manner. The music was furnished by
Chandler.
The assembly given by the St. James Band
at Army & Navy Hall last evening was a
successful affair, about sixty couples being
present. Collins furnished music
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=, IUKILANDj DEC. 5I, 1851.
Mr.. EDIToR:-k referring to the s.'interest
problem," the subscriber presumes that the
calculation is to be made UPON basis of strict
equity, therefore since the note is payable in
one year without interest the endorsement
must also be payable at the same ii ne and on
same terms; consequently should be a sum
which bears the same proportionate relation to
$3.50 tits net proceeds at IL per cent. discount
as $1,000 bears to $3.50, its net proceeds at y
per cent. discount. We have then this propor-
tion-Sso:1OOO:lS0: endorsement or S2O4.54.
EQUITY
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Temperance.

There will be temperance meeting at Con-
gress Hall Sunday evening at o'clock, at
which there will be good speaking and sing
ing. Let all the friends of temperance come
on this first Sunday Of the new year with fresh
determination to fight strong drink as the
great enemy of man.
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The Target Safe

A communication has been received from
Biddeford Pool stating that the Target, which
was reported missing, in Wednesdays Press.
arrived at that harbor Sunday morning. Both
men were safe, but about thirty bales of hay
were lost. She will proceed to this harbor as
soon as the wind proves favorable
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs TODAY

NEW ADV REFRESHMENTS TO-DAY.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Important Notice-Richards g. Corliss.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Cos-5.
Emma nonaldi Concert Co.'S.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
Immense Stock-Brown.
Natches-Atwood & Wentworth.
Over Stockholm. q. Palmer.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Boston & Maine Railroad.
st lcn or Run Away.
Nntice-Chas. +. SWEET,
Elual Meeting Todd Non-Freezinq Hvdrant Co
nartment of State.
5lice-f. W. Hobson.
Santed st Once-Cutters
Nofice-Denison p. NJ. Co.
DR.. Rodgers.
Sterling Music Books
Annual Mecting-P. b. & NJ. Steamboat Co.
Carriages Stored j. l.. Smith,
Dissolution Of Copartnership.
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The Executive Council.

On Thursday the Governor and Council par
'qned Albert o. Hall of Union, who has been
&.se Prison since March, 1876, under SEN
: - of fifteen years for the commission of
rape. Hon. T. K. Simonton of Camden ap-
reared for Hall.
The nomination of Henry .. Starley as Fish
Commissioner was confirmed.
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Cause OF Mr.. Chas. e. Ush er's Death.

Oause OF Mr.. CnaS. z. Ush er Death.
We learn from DIR. Dana that a post mortem
exam instion has been held over the BODY of
Mr.. Usher by Drs. Hunt and Watson Of Cor
ham to ascertain the cause of the disease of
which bis death was tho result. 1t was we'll
known that his death was caused by general
-i,rr lis but the immediate cause of that
. ase was unknown. Upon examination it
rs found that an orange seed had entered
the appendix OF the c1cum and working to
the farthest extremity there was no way of
escape. This caused general Inflammation and
liberation and at last worked through the ap-
Pendix into the cavity of the peritoneal cavity
causing Inflammation and death. 1t was not a
rare but by no means a common case.
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The eclipse was observed by large number
OF people yesterday morning, and could be
seen readily with the naked eye but better
with piece OF smoked glass. The sun rose in
cloudless sky, but towards the latter part of
the eclipse was partly obscured by light clouds
and r1aists
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justice, humanity and peace among all nations;
for the suppression OF intemperance and 8
bath desecration.
Saturday, 8th-Prayer for Christian missi
and the conversion OF the world to Christ.
Sunday, 9th--Theme On the ministration
of the Holy Spirit.
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
CoDwEBs.

The Happy Thought" combination gave
at the Theatre last night show probably the
poorest that ever was-certainly the poorest
ever given in Portland. The performance
will be repeated this evening and at matinee
today.
MIRROR OF THE WORLD.
We stated yesterday that this entertainment
would be produced at Woodford's Corner to-
night 1t was given there last night and will
be presented at the Chestnut street M. Z.
church this evening. 1t is spoken very highly
of by the press and should receive a good pat
ronage
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The Bridgton and Presumpscot Railroad
There seems to be general acquiescence in
the idea that Bridgton must have railroad,
but the sentiment is divided as to whether it
Shall be narrow gauge to White Rock and
possibly through to Portland, or broad gauge
to Hiram, to connect with the P. &. o. at the
latter point. Opinion varies, also as to the
mode Of building and managing the road. The
proposition of Mr. Bradstreet is supported by
goodly number OF our citizens, while num-
Der OF our most wealthy business men oppose
the narrow gauge and favor branch road to
Hiram AS we suggested last week, we have
no other recommendation to make than that
the whole matter be candidly discussed, with
sole reference to the hest interests of the town.
Our business men should come together and
look the whole matter squarely in the face and
take such action in the premises as seems wise
and proper. Whatever may be thought of Mr.
Bradstreet's proposition, he is certainly entitled
to kind and courteous treatment, in view of his
long and patient endeavors to work up the
matter and to present it in tangible form to our
people. He has labored with commendable
industry and shown a capacity for such work
which is commendable and certainly entities
him to fair and respectful hearing.-Bridg-
ton News.
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SACCARAPPA.
A Probable Case of Child Murder.

A Probable Case OF Child Murder.
Friday morning the remains of full grown
child were found in pasteboard box in the
grove on Brown street. There were evidences
Of foul play about the corpse, as the head bore
deep cut in the forehead and there were sew
eral contusions over the ear. In the box was
found an old cotton skirt and three or four let
tiers addressed to two different parties, not resi-
dents of the village bnt now stopping here.
These things were taken possession of by the
selectmen and an investigation will be imme-
diately commenced.
AT regular meeting of the Reform Club on
Monday evening the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
President-O. F. Cash.
First Vice President Berry
Second Vice President-O. Gore.
Third Vice President-Jos Smith.
Secretary-S. Rutherford
TreaSurer-R. Wallace
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The popular prejudice against proprietary
remedies has long since been conquered by the
marvellous success of such remedy as DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup. Used everywhere by
everybody. Price % cents
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Postponemeut.

The Rev. J. K. Smyths lecture on "Hell,"
which was announced for tomorrow evening,
at the New Jerusalem church, has been post
poned one week.
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Coz sells Furs at cost.
Our leading physicians are calling at
iention to the ruinous effects upon the COM
pieNion of cheap soaps made from impure ma
terial. The old Brown Windsor of j. & K.
ATKINSON is made from the best and purest
materials, and is exquisitely scented
dec29 W&S2t
The Musical Event OF the season at City
Hall. Monday evening, Jan. Sd.
Sort and Stiff Hats at cost. Coe
MILE. LUCIA VIoLANTE. the accomplished
Pianiste, City Hail. Jan. Sd.
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Coz sells Wolf Robes for $50.

MADAME EMMA DoNALDI, the brilliant
Soprano Prima Donna, at City Hall, Monday
evening, Jan. Sd.
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Stolen or Run Away.

GATURDAY night, Dec. 25, 1880, from Cape
~ Elizabeth, Me-, a clear white horse $3.50 his y
or years old good style, knees curve little in
and strike little below knee, silken foretop car
res his head high; attached to black top buggy red
stripe on running gear, letter on side, Covered
board back cut down in front, lined with red eath-
er; nickel plated harness. buckles on lug and
trace; buffalo robe lined with red bockin; yellow
double blanket Any information to police OF Port
land, or to I. II. BEAN, Gorham, Me-, win be suit
ably rewarded. ian1 d3t%
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TRUNKS and Bags at cost. Coe.

READ THE WEEKLY DEATH LIST of Con-
sumption, and learn how manv die of neglect
cd coughs and colds that HALR's HONEY of
HoREHoUND AND TAR would have cured
Pixies Toothache drops cure in one minute.
dacC7d6t
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Ship building in Maine.

The following is a list Of the vessels built in
Maine the past year, outside of the Portland,
Bath and Kennebunk districts. already report
ed, with their tonnage, &c:
FRENCHMAN's BAY DISTRICT
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ZOE seIIs BuhaI0 Robes Tor S4UU.
Forty years experience of an Old
Nurse. MRS. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING
SYRUP is the prescription of one of the best
female physicians and nurses in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. 1t relieves the child from pain,
7Fes dysentery and diarrhea, gripping in the
.els, and wind-colic. By giving health to
caild 1t rests the mother Price Twenty
sc Cents bottle. nov27SMW &w6mo
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Cor sells Buffalo Robes for 81. 90

LEVY, the greatest Cornetist in the world,
at City Hall, Monday evening, Jan. Sd.
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Sterling Music Books.
NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY


In parts; each, 81 so, complete 1925 This Is
method OF established reputation, which has been
In constant use in the great Conservatory and is get
ting TO be everywhere known and valued. Has re-
ceived decided Communications from the best teach
erS.
DICTIONARY Y OF MUSICAL. HNFOR.
NATION. (S1.259 Very convenient book of ref
erence.
GROVES DICTIONARY OF MUSIC
AND MCSACEANS. Vol. L. $4,000 A grand
encyclopedias.
sTA1NER AND BARRETT,s DIG.
TlONAkf OF MUSICAL TERMS. Com
plete S5.O09 A famous and usefnl work
KICHTER's COUNTERPOINT (S2.o .oO)
RlChTEK'S FUGUE. (2.00) Two standard
THE WELCOME CHORUS. ST. for HIGH
SCHOOLS, and song SELLS go cts.) for Con-
mon SCHOOLS, should be in the mind of every teach
er in need of new books
JOHNsON's NEW METHOD FOR
HARMONY. (S19 By A. N. JOHNSON Is un-
excclied for ease, simplicity, and thoroughness
TEMPERANCE LIGHT az cts) TEN.
PERANCE JEWELS (S5 cts0, and
AULL'S TEMPERANCE (sLEE BOOK
40 cts), are our three hest Temperance Books TRY
THEM =.
44ny book mailed, post free, for ADORE prices.
AVgVEv, nIncnN IN
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Coz sells Furs at cost

LcHrENBERG, the celebrated Violinst at
City Hall, Monday evening. Jan. Sd.
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Annual Meeting.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Portland Bangor e. Machias Steamboat Company
for the election of gve Directors and for the traps
acton OF any other business that may legally come
before them will be held at the office of the compa-
ny, Railroad wharf, Portland, ON TUESDAY, Jan
uary 1!th, 1881, at two O'Clock D. m.
1anldtd GEO. l.. DAY. Clerk.
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Whole amount of costs made in the en-
forcement of the liquor law for SIX
years ;,,. =;
,,ls seized and DESTROYED. 90. -. ss,5o5
Wi liquors seized and destroyed; :;...;.... 1890
VA and nd destroyed. .y:::....:;;;.....:... 1928
VS., seized and destroyed ...:..... 32,1o4
urer from the sale of vessels. S71SO6O
Below are thirty names of persons who have
paid the largest fines and costs into the Supe.
rior and Municipal Courts for violation of the
liquor law from January 1, 1875, to January /.
1881. Eight of these have also served terms OF
iunr;sonmant ~
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The Interest Problem.

PORTLAND, Dec. 81, 1880
Mr.. EDITOR Here are the views of for
mer High school boy upon the new "puzzle"
of interest: astl
was '.shark" and consequently deducted as in
- terest ...................,...... $4,000
ENDORSED ..... .,.................,....... 10000
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CARRIAGES STORED.

In the KimbalI Factory Building, cor.
ner treble and Cumberland Streets, first
floor, at lowest prices. Apply on the
premises to G
JOSEPH L. SMITH.
jan1 = J1t
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Notice.

MFR. +. w. HOBSON has an interest In NV busi-
M ness from this date,
The firm name hereafter will be f. S. HAMLEN
SEQ.
Portland, January l, 1881. E. S. HAMLEN,
jan1dtf 40 Commercial Street
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The above figures indicate plainly steady
falling of each year, of arrests for drunken
ness until 1879, when an increase is apparent;
out the year following the number falls off
AGAIN. ;aa ana the present year, so far, compris-
ness have been made, which in the same pro-
portion for the year, would amount to but 1908,
winch IS certainly very encouraging exhibit,
considering the steady increase Of inhabitants
we desire to tender our thanks to the Judge
OF the Superior court, and his immediate pre-
decessor, and to the several attorneys for the
government, for their uniform Kindness and
duties. - Jul
TO the Judge Of the Municipal Court we owe
debt OF gratitude for his urbanity and keen
sense OF justice manifested toward officers
whose duties are constantly bringing them
before his Court in the administration of ins-
tice; and also to the City Marshal and deputies
as well as the police force, for their efficient
aia and cooperation in the enforcement of the
turn thanks for your courtesy and confidence
shown toward us by your frequent visits and
encouraging words to US while discharging our
various duties o-S ~>