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The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
a Brealx in soaeo Lock.

Thursday last, Just as the steamer Mount
Pleasant, of the Bridgton line, was entering
the lock on the Songo river, one of the lower
abntments of the lock, about thirty-6ye feet
long and ten feet high, and made OF split
stone, suddenly sank about foot and hall,
at the same time leaning forward into the lock
over foot. Fortunately the boat escaped be-
ing crushed, as she was held back until the
lower gates could be removed, and she could
pass through safely. A large crew OF men are
now at work, and it is expected the lock Will
be repaired by the last Of the week Tue old
abutment will have to be removed and entire
ly rebuilt. A large amount of freight is await
ing shipment through the lock, consequently
all possible haste will be made with the work.
At present one steamer runs from below and
the other from above to the lock, where pas
sengers and freight are transhipped.
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Accidents.

4 staging fell on Union wharf Saturday
morning and precipitated two men. Patrick
O'Brien and q Mr.. Flaherty. into the hold OF
coal schooner. O'Brien was badly hurt about
the head and shoulders. and Flaherty was in
jured in the leg.
Osgood's flagstaff in Market Square fell Sat-
urday morning and struck a Mr.. Greenough,
who was sitting in team. His hat was
crushed and the horse ran away with him. No
damage resulted.
On Wednesday workman on the mill at
Saccarappa was standing on staging at the
third story as large window frame was being
hoisted into position, when the frame, as it
had nearly reached its destination, swung
aroung and knocked the man from the staging
through the opening in the wall intended for
it, and he, catching hold of the bricks at the
bottom of the aperture, hung there some forty
feet from the ground until his outcries brought
his fellow workmen to his aid. 1t was a mar
row escape from severe injuries and possibly
death.
1t is reported that Mr.. Rufus Leighton, of
Morrill's Corner, was kicked in the stomach
Saturday by horse and very badly hurt
A horse owned by Almon Leach, Esq,
slipped and fell on Preble street Saturday
morning, breaking shaft of the carriage. No
one WAS injured
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
wiLL1sToN CHURCH.
Celebration of the Fifth Anniversary.

Celebration of the Fifth Anniversary.
Rev. F. E. Clark, at Williston church,
preached his fifth anniversary sermon yester-
day, taking his text from Joshua 21:45-"Thers
failed not aught of any good thing which the
Lord had spoken unto the house of Israel; all
came to pass.
In a few words the pastor reviewed the record
of the past five years. During that time 22S
have been added to the church. There were
five years ago 81 members of the church; now
there are 267 Then there were fifty families
connected with the congregation; now there
are 270. Then $50 enrolled themselves in the
Sunday school; now about 400 names are on
the lists That the growth of the church had
been remarkably sure and uniform was also
referred to as cause of gratitude. Its growth
has not been the result OF any great revival
which swept in scores at one time, to De 1ol-
lowed by season of religious languishing and
decay, but the ingathering has been rather the
result of continuous interest and revival.
This is shown by the record; for the first year
thirty-three were added the second year fifty
five, the third fifty three, the Il urth thirty
nine, and the last year OF the i've forty-elght
At every communion some nave come, the
largest number at any one Twenty-Five the
smallest one; while the average at every com
munion for the five years has been eight DUR
ing these years $4,000 have been raised for
current expenses. From this anniversary OF
past growth the preacher drew lessons which,
he said should awaken gratitude strengthen
faith and give the basis for thoughtful consid-
Grafton concerning methods of work, and
which should point in the direction of future
effort. He spoke of what the preaching OF
Jesus Christ and Him crucifed" meant, and
dwelt upon the wide scope of teaching which
it embraced He urged the whole church to
new endeavor, to adopt Wesey's motto, ITO be
at it, and all at it, and always at il" and in
closing alluded to some of the church members
who during the five years past have gone to
better home.
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ASSAULT ON sH1pBoARD.
David W. Hoffses Bound over for Trial.s

The first of last week the PRESS briefly allud-
ed to the arrest of David w. Hoffses for assault
on seaman with pistol. The case has been
before the commissioner the past five days and
was closed Saturday afternoon.
David w. Hoffses of Waldoboro, was mate
of the American ship Louis Walsh of Belfast,
on the voyage from Liverpool to Belfast On
the 4th of August, at a. m. in the port watch
which is the mates watch, Hoffses came on
deck. David Murray, one of the crew, was in
that watch, and, with others, was scrubbing
the front of the cabin. The captain, White,
was on the main deck, and made remark to
Murray to which Murray replied that he was
working as hard as he could Thereupon the
mate, who was standing on the starboard side,
came over to the port side, where Murray wfs
working making some remark to him, and
then struck him on the side Of the head. Az
this Murray drew his knife from the sheath
but held it with his hand down by his side.
Then the mate started for the life-rail, near the
main mast, to get Delaying pin, while Muir
ray started for the pin rail, along the bulwark
on the port side, and took from thence Delay
ing pin also.
The captain then told Murray "put the pin
back and go to your work" Murray obeyed
and resumed work. In the interval Hoffses
hurried into his cabin, took a loaded revolver
from his trunk, and, as SEINE of the witnesses
testified, had club in his hand, and went on
deck where Murray was working Hoffses
struck Murray and, at the game time, pointed
his loaded pistol at him. Murray then drew
his knife, and holding it still by his side-as
some Of the witnesses testifed-stepped for
ward. The mate then retreating two or three
steps, pulled the trigger of the pistol and shot
Murray in the shoulder, inficting serious
wound.
The defense undertook to justify the shoot
ing on the ground of self defense while exer-
cising proper authority for enforcing discipline
on ship-board, and that the defendant had not
committed such an assault as would make him
criminally liable. When he came out with
the pistol his intention was to scare Murray,
not shoot him. Commissioner Rand found
probable cause and held the defendant in VI, )
800 bail for his appearance at the December
term of the District Court, and remarked
that the assault in the manner described was
uniustifabie, and was not made in self-defense
in the meaning OF the rules of criminal law.
District Attorney Lunt appeared for the gov
erpment and Hon. Nathan Webb for Hoffses
The bail was furnished by the prisoner.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
Rdaf Inttinrs.

BT1SI JObblnBe.
Slight rain Saturday, bright warm day Sun
day. Mercury ZOE at noon yesterday; wind
north.
The managers of the Board Of Trade will
elect Port Warden this morning.
The changes on the railroads go into opera
ton to-day for the fall and winter season.
Eleven deaths were reported in the city the
past week.
Foreign exports the past week were valued
at SIS, 913.o3; included were s15,357 feet OF
lumber.
There are 112 scholars in the Cape Elizabeth
High School.
Messrs. E. Kaler and Will Goodridge are
building new houses in Saccarappa.
A new express and passenger coach is run
ming from Portland te Saccarsppa.
Mr.. e. Fl. Chases safe was opened Saturday
and tbs contents found uninjured by fire. He
lost So 900 worth of fish, and had an insur-
ance of $500. The total loss by Fridays fire
over insurance, will be about $12,50o The in
surance was $15,50O.
A harvest exercise by the members of the
Plymouth school was given last evening.
There were vocal solos by Misses BuzzeII, Ken
nard and Dean, and singing by the choir and
school.
The revenue cutter Woodbury. is now in port
for slight repairs upon her boiler,
The Turner property on Verandah street,
East Deering, was sold on Thursday, at auc-
ton, to VIM. Russell, Esq, for $795.
The Portland Mutual Fishing Insurance Com
pany has been unusually fortunate this season,
the losses SO far not amounting to $500.
Messrs. Thompson & Fowler have put
fifty horse power boiler into their pork pack
ing establishment near New High street.
The Portland Company, Saturday, delivered
two four-wheeled switching engines to the
Peoria and Pekin Union Railroad. They are
also building twenty log cars for the Portland
and Ogdensburg road.
An important change in the arrival and de-
parture of mails takes place to-day. See the
bulletin board in the corridor OF the Post office
for particulars.
The horse attached to Princes Express
wagon ran away on Market street, Saturday,
and. before the animal could be stopped, box
was tipped out, containing glass which was
smashed The horse was caught on Federal
street.
Perley telegraphs the Boston journal that
the weather wise are predicting such winter
as was recorded in 1779 so. The cold then set
in about the middle of November, and con-
tinued until the middle Of February. During
that long poriod there was not enough warmth
in the suns rays to melt the snow on the
ground or to thaw the ice in the ponds, creeks
and rivers. Even Long Island Sound and
Chesapeake Bay were frozen over, and in the
interior many wild animals persisted.
Officer Heath discovered the FIRE on Long
wharf Friday night and struck the alarm.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
CUMBERLAND FAIR.
A Complete List of Racing Entries

Tomorrow the Cumberland County Agricul-
tural Society will open their annual fair at
Presumpscot Park, Deering. Every effort has
been made to make the fair a great
success this year, and if the weather holds
good, there is no doubt, from the way the en-
rries have been coming in, there will be
splendid display of stock.
The Presidents, Secretary s, committees and
reporters rooms will be found at the old place
Just inside the main gate. On the right
stretch the sheds for the cattle, and these run
to the stalls on the left, devoted to the horses
The centre pens will be used for swine. sheep
and poultry Probably Burleigh & Bodwel's
splendid herds of imported animals will be
present on exhibition.
There will be very large and elaborate dis
play of agricultural implements on the lower
floor of Agricultural Hall. The west is compet-
ing with the east now in the matter of plows
and Frye, Cameron and Everett & Small will
be put to their trumps. FRYE is going to display
the same exhibit he made at the State Fair.
Up stairs there will be great exhibition of
fruit, farm products, vegetables, dairy pro-
ducts, articles of household manufacture aud
goods canned by farmers wives.
The races tomorrow will be first-clsss. There
will be five horses, without fail, take part in
both the running race and the 2.40 class The
entries for the latter race we shall not be able
to publish till tomorrow morning. The races
ON first day are apt to be Of little account,
but these will call out some of the best animals
known The following are the entries for the
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
Personal.

Capt. j. B. Bates, of Deering, has beer ap-
pointed marshal for the Cumberland county
fair.
John Mussey, Esq, celebrated his 91st
birthday Saturday by a family gathering at
his residence corner of Danforth and High
streets.
Miss Clara e. Harlow, daughter of the Rev.
e. A. Harlow, of Cape Elizabeth, and grad
uate of the high school in that town, has en-
tered the freshman class at Wellesley College,
and will take the regular college course.
Prof. Gardiner gave very eloquent lecture
on temperance at the Payson Memorial
church last evening, to an audi
ence of at least thou sand people. The lee
ture was listened to W it'll close attention, and
the Professor heartily congratulated at its
close.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

Have you tried, as a remedy for your Cold or Sore
Throat, DR.. Graves Balsam of Wild Cherry and
Tar? Composed. as it is, of two of the best and
most simple ingredients in nature, it cannot fail OF
reliev ng you. Wild Cherry and Tar are universal
ly admitted by everyone at all acquainted with med
cine, as sure remedies, and the best for Coughs,
Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, WhooTing Cough
Hoarseness, and all other diseases of the pum
ry organs. Many having used DR.. Graves Baisam
speak highly in its praise. If when you are afflicted
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 Iiv-
or Complaint, use Improved Family Catharic Pills.
made BY DR.. Graves; price, rs cts. per box. For
sale at wholesale by j. W. Perkins Co., Portland
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SUPERIOR Court.

OCTOBER CIVIL TERM, 1901, BEFORE JUDGE BUN
NEY.
SATURDAY, VS.. Daniel 7. Kelley. There
are two cases between these two parties being tried
together as they both grow out of the same state of
facts.
The first is an action Of trover for the value Of
four moving machines at S2I5. The defendant
and A. D. Hamlin were in partnership under the
firm name and stsl of ''The Centre Draft Mowin
Machine Compan The plaintiff claims that ne
board Hamlin and take his pay in moving machines;
that Hamiin delivered him the fur machines In
question in payment for board, and Kelley came
and took them away. Kelley says he never agreed
that Hamlin should have ma hines TO pay his board
With that the machines we've removed from the
wareho Sc in the evening by Hamn after The dis
solution Of the nrm without his Kel ey' 8 knowl-
edge.
The second case is TO recover damages for an al
legged assault and battery by the defendant upon
the plaintiff when he retook the machines. Plain
TN claims $500 damages. The evidence for the
plaintiff in both SEES is closed
n NJ. Sylvester for pltf.
n Meahnr for daft
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Temperance Meeting.

The ladies' temperance meeting at Sons OF
Temperance Hall was not so largely ATTENDED
as usual, owing to Prof. Gardeners lecture at
the Second Parish, but the time was occupied
and all who were there enjoyed it, especially
the first speech, which was by Mr. M. G. Pal
mer. and that of Mr. Hyer. Mr.. Palmer spoke
from scientific standpoint upon the effects OF
alcohol upon the human system, and Mr.. Hyer
compared his past life and his home with the
present Speeches were made by other GENTLE
men and ladies. Prayers were offered by Mrs
Morse and Mrs. Simpson, who presided. Mr..
Palmer closed with prayer.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
Irish Land League.

The regular monthly meeting OF The Irish
Land League will take place this evening.
Resolutions endorsing the position taken by the
leaders of the agitation in Ireland in relation
to the Land bill, and condemning the arbitrary
ares of Parnell will be adopted. Several
gentlemen will address the League. Every
member is requested to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
Break,

Burglars entered the drug store Of Walter
Clark, West Buxton, Wednesday night and
succeeded ia getting away with about forty dol
lars worth of cigars, tobacco, jack-kniyes, ETC.
They tried to blow open the safe but did not
succeed. They were undoubtedly profession
ais and will be heard from soon in some other
locality. They left no clue.
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pau,doin Collage.

The Boating Association Of Bowdoin College
have elected the following officers for the en-
suing year:
Commander-w. o. Plimpton.
Vice Commander-A. e. Austin.
Cecretary-J. A Waterman.
Treasurer-H. Z. Cole.
First Director-E. w. Curtis.
Second Drector-E. A. Packard.
Third Director-A III. Brown.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

Mr.. Constant Converse died in Freeport very
suddenly recently of apoplexy, at the age OF 90
years. He was well known throughout the
town, and highly esteemed for his many VIZ
tues. He leaves widow and three daughters.
Mr. Converse was subscriber 20 the Maine
State Press from the day of its first publica-
ton to the day of his death.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
Rnsiness Troubles.

FIT. Seekins & Co., dealers in groceries. dry
goods, etc., Guilford. Me-, have been attached.
Charles Il. Amer, dealer in groceries, dry
goods, ETC., Richmond, has failed. He will
settle in insolvency.
Fred Blethen, dealer in groceries, dry goods,
etc, Bethel, has failed. The creditors are off,
cred 20 cents on 81.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17
Municipal Court.

sAruRDAY.-Mark Skillin. Intoxication. Fined
So and costs.
Charles Douglass, Charles Il. MCGOWAN and John
uc3nire Fined So and onethird costs each
Thomas Hamel and L, ward Doye. Larceny. Re-
form Scheol during minority. .
VIM Paine Search and seizure. Fined Sloe
snd costs. Appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by N. G. Fessenden, Lancaster
Hall, and d. Wentworth, 553 Congress, corner
of Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

A fortune may be spent in using Intellectual
medicines, when by applying THOMAS EcLEc-
TRIO On speedy and economical cure can be
effected. In cases of rheumatism, lame back,
bodily ailments, or pains of every description,
il affords instant relief. oc17dlw
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

At the meeting of the directors Of the Maine
General Hospital, held on Saturday afternoon,
no changes we're made in the hospital staff,
DR.. Spalding was elected opthalm,c surgeon
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

The AMERICAN LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY
offer the finest list of investment securities
ever placed on any market. The rates OF in
terest are high and the standing Of the bonds
beyond question.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

EMINENT physicians indorse Adan1sons b.
tdnic Balsan1 as the safest and most effectual
remedy Cor Coughs and Colds ever discovered.
Sold by Druggists and Dealers at 35 and 70 cts.
ocl7 MWF&w
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How many children are punished for being I'M
ceuth, willful and indifferent to instructions or
rewards simply because they are out OF health!
An intelligent lady said of child OF this kind:
"Moihers should know that If they would give
the little ones moderate doses of Hop Bitters
for two or three weeks the children would be
all a parent could desire"
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

ELEGANT assortment of the very bestsDress
and Cloak Trimmings at
OWEN, MOORE & Co.'S.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

GENTLEMEN should examine the Portsmouth
Ribbed Shirts and Drawers which we are sell
ing at Sl.O0. OWEN, MOORE & Co.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
AMUSEMENT COLUMN.
New Portland Theat e-M'liss.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
American Loan & Trust Co.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Mrs. Msda E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Benson's Chsmolile Pills.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Young women.
DIR. Il. II. Kennison.
A card--J r Ferris.
Grand Trunk Rail xay of Canada.
Airs LYDIA f. PinkhAm
H. S Kaler & Co.
The Ferty-tourth Annual Fair.
Removai-N. b Noble & Son.
DIR. C. W. Benson-Skin cure.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

GENTS Street and Driving Gloves-best as
sortment in the State.
OWEN, MOORE & Co.
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Mothers Don't Know

LADIEs' Morning Hosiery a speciality at
OWEN, MOORE & Cos.
The Portland daily press., 1881-10-17

PLUSH Fringes aud Plush Headings are
among the many novelties in the trimming de-
partment at
oc15d3t H. l. NELSON g. Cos.
CHkMoIs "Saxe," the popular thing for la
dies dri, ing gloves, full assortment at 81 %.
ocl5d2t OWEN, MOORE & Co.
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LYDIA e. PgMKHAM'S
IsaPosItive Cure


-. Ill tho.e Painful Complaints and Wenknesses
socommon 60 our best female population.
II will cure entirely the worst form OF Female COM
oiaints all ovarian troubles, Inflammation and Ulcsra
ton. railing and Displacements, and the consequens
Spinal Weakness and Is particularly adapted to the
Change of Life.
Il will dissolve and expei tumors from the uterusin
nm early stage Of development Tho tendency to can
cerous humors checked very speedily by Its use
It removes faintness latulency destroysal craving
for stimuants and relieves weakness of the stomach
II cures Boating, Headaches Nervous Prostitution,
General Debility Eleeplessness, Depression and Indi-
geston.
That feeling OF bearing down, causing PAIN weight
and backache always permanently cured by It's use
It will at all times and under all circumstances ACTIN
harmony with the laws govern the female system
For the cure Of Kidney Complaints Of either sex THIS
Compound Is unsurpassed
LYDIA Z. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE COM
POTNDi, prepared at 23s and 235 Western Avenue,
LYNN Mass Price sI Six bottlesfor S. Sent BY mail
IN the form of pills. also in the form Of lozengss, on
RECENT Of price, 81 pcr box for either. Mrs Pinkhsn
freely answers all letters Of inquiry. Send for pamph
Iet Address as above. Mention thfs Paper
No family should be without LYDIA L. PlNxhANs
LIVER PILLS. They constipation, hiliousnsfs.
and torpdity Of the liver. % cents per box.
a5- sold by oil Druggists. IA
oc17 M, w .f&TAy
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

DIR. G. W. BENSON, OF BALTIMORE, Md.
We give above correct likeness q this well
known AMI successful physician and surgeon who
has made life long study of Nervous Diseases
the Diseases of the shln and he now stands in the
highest rank as authority those special and dis
stressing diseases In the course of bis practice he
discovered what now are reIowoed in medical prac-
tice, viz a combination Of Celery and Chamomile
in The shape of Pills. They ussd by the proies-
sion at large and constantly recommended BY them
1t is not patent mediei e. 1t il the result Of his
own experience iu practice. They ere sure cure
for the following special Diseases and are worthy Of
a trial by all intelligent sufferers They are pre-
pared expressly to cure sick headache, nervous
headache dyspeptic headache. neuralgia, paralysis,
sleeplessness, dyspepsia AMI nervousness, aud will
cure any case.
Sold by all druggists, Price, so cents a box.
Depot 1O6 North Eutaw St, Baltimore Nd By
mail two boxes for 81, or six boxes for $3.50, to
any address.
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NAVY Bloc, Black and Gray Hosiery for
Boys and Girls at
OxvEN MooRE & Co.'S
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V7OUNsS WOMEN Of good health. between
2oald 80 years of age who would like situa-
tuns as attendants in hospital for the Insane can
hear OF such position by applying to. JOHN q.
PARK. III. D., Supt. Worcester Lunatic HsspitS
Worcester, Mass. w5m4z
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A CARD.-I am DESTROYS of associating 18th me
N a. Agent for this City thoroughly live en-
orgetic gentleman possessed of good business quail
fcations and integrity, and with whom am abe 70
make a very satisfactory arrangement. also ue.
the State (previous knowledge the lsiness Is not
necessary, and also "sp- cial Agent 70 travel
7 do not wish l., employ any "ofice manager" or
any one to sit in an office while other men do the
work. Address j. F FERRIS. Manager Agencies,
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company, Portland
Maine oct17 d3t