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The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
A Madawaska Mystery.

A strange and mysterious affair has just hap
pened in Madawaska, which creates a great
deal of excitement in that land of usual peace
and quiet. Vetial Du Peur is so years old, and
for many years has been ferryman near Little
Falls on the upper st. John. Monday evening
was appointed for the wedding of one of his
children. Sunday night Du Peur's son crossed
the river to the Provinces to get some liquor
for the wedding festivities Late in the even
ing young Du Peur arrived at the opposite
bank, and shouted to his father to come and
take him across. The ferryman has not since
been seen and he is supposed TO have been
drowned, as cries were heard at the time The
son got another boat and came home. A long
search for the grim ierryman was fruitless, but
at the old roof-tree joy was uncopfined. The
wedding followed at the appointed hour, and
the young folks were merriiy dancing on Mon
day forenoon in the ferryman's house, hoping
the mystery they could snot stop to unrayel,
might unravel itself,
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
THE NEW COMET.
A Great Daylight Comet visible Ito the
Naked Eye.

me great comet reported in Tuesdays papers
as having been discovered by observers in Col
orado, was observed at the Naval Observatory
Tuesday afternoon. It was found in right as
censlon 11h. 19m. 32s, and decIination north,
no degrees and no minutes. The comet was
easily seen with the naked eye, and exhibited
snort trail, with bright head of consdera-
Die extent. Ia the telescope the nucleus
showed as confused mass of bright light, in
dicating large comet with plenty of loose ma
terlal. Extending on both sides were seen
bright arcs of bright light presenting the ap-
pearance of bird with outstretched wings
Lhat afternoon dispatch was received from
1me observatory at Paris to the following effect:
Ihallon's comet observed at Nice about noon
sept. 10, three degrees west of the sun. The
nucleus gives continuous spectrum, very
prlillant and very much extended towards the
violet Both tail and nucleus give the sodium
INES extremely brilliant, very sharply divided
ana characteristic. They seem displaced
toward the red. The spectroscopic obServa-
lions reported in the above dispatch are of ex-
traordinary interest. They indicate that this
IS tne second comet that has showed sodium
spectrum. The first was that discovered this
ye-r by Wells at the Dudley Observatory, and
observed at that institution in full daylight.
Inc reported displacement of the two sodium
lines toward the red end of the spectrum is of
uho uisu6Sb lut0r65t, SluC0 IL 1nulCaIoS blaG the
comet is now moving toward the earth with
planetary velocity. Such an observation has
never before been made in the case of any
comet From the position given in the above
dispatch, the comet is moving westward from
the sun at the rate of FIVE or six degrees daily.
1t is almost certain that the comet has now
passed perihelion, or the point whore it is near
est the sun. Astronomers will now be anxious
to learn if this comet is identical with the one
recently discovered in South America. If this
identity is proved, it will follow that it has ap-
preached very near the sun-probably as close
as did the great comet of F1880-the comet
which had the smallest perihelion distance on
record. Several days must elapse before the
particulars Of the orbit can be calculated by
astronomers and this question be definitely
settled. The comet to-day, at o'clock, was
nine degrees west of the sun, and it will pr0ba-
blyhave increased this distance by sunrise on
the 10th TO II or 13 degrees. 1t will, therefore,
rise somewhat before the sun, but owing to the
fact that it is also farther south than the sun,
it viii not readily be seen before sunrise. In
few days, however, with its present rate and
direction of motion, it should become bril-
liant object in the morning sky. On the whole
this may be regarded as one of the most extra
ordinary comets of modern times. The only
one which it resembles in its special features
of interest is the great comet of 1843, which,
like this one, was visible to the naked eye in
full sunlight
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
A. A. w.
The Tenth Congress Of women.

The Association for the Advancement Of
Women will hold Eits tenth congress in this
city October 11th, 18th and 18Th. AS this year
completes the first decade of the Associations
existence the congress is looked forward to with
unusual interest, and it is thought the attend
ance will be unprecedently large. Many dis
tinguished women interested in the movement,
such as Julia Ward Howe Kate Ganett Wells
Maria Mitchell, Abby May, Antoinette Brown
Blackwell, Mary j. Stafford, Mary A. Liver
more, Mary F. Eastman, and Anna D. French
will be present. The following topics, present
ed by the following named women, will be
brought up for discussion:
The Chinese Question from a Woman's point
of view. Mrs Caroline NJ Severance, Cal,
Right of women TO free competition as work
ers. -. .4..........s :. :, Miss Laura Clay, KY.
Regulations discriminating in favor of single
women against married women as teachers,
guardians, administrators. s,...........+..,....
Mrs. Mary +. Foster, Ann Arbor, Mlch.
Vacations and vacation schools. ..-............
Miss Eunice Sewall, Portland, Me.
Records and results of preceding congresses,
Mrs Lita Barney Sayles, Conn.
Comparative effects on health of professional,
fashionable and industrial life. fe...............
DIR. Anna d. French, N. Y.
The condition of women in Utah. ..,..........
Mrs j. A. Froiseth, Utah
Rights Of children. Mrs. Emma G. Bascom, WIS.
Possibilities ofsuccess for women in the indus
trial arts -. Miss Ella O. Lapham, Buffalo, N. Y.
Needs of thegreligious nature ........-.....
Miss. Louise v. Boyd, la.
Polical economy. Miss Emily j. Leonard Conn.
study of Saturn. Prof. Maria Mitchell, N. Y
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

Consumption Gan De CurSo.
Try one bottle of Norton's Specific Cough
Remedy, compound Syrup of Lark Ameri-
cana Balsam,) for your cough and if you re-
ceive no benefit, your money viii be refunded.
Safe to take, as there is nothing poisonous in
its composition. Cures cough of long stand
ing in a short time. From one to six bottles
will cure any cough thai can be cured by med
cine. Coughs which originate from Colds,
Bronchitis, weak and irritated Lungs. Con-
sumptive Cough and liberated Lungs may be
cured by the timely use of this most excellent
medicine. Only One Dollar bottle, or six
bottles for S..
will correspond with and furnish my Spe-
cifc Cough Remedy gratis to a limited num-
ber of persons living out Of this town having
any disease of the Lungs providing that after
they are cured they give me certificate stat
ing their disease and the means by which they
were cured. o. w. NORTON, M. d.,
Freeport, Maine.
For sale at H. 81. Hays, Portland, Me.
New lot Gents Flat Scarfs and String Ties
opened to-day. OWEN, MOORE q Co
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
A Relic Of the PAST

In 1876 it will be remembered, cannon was
raised from its resting place in the bed of the
Penobseot river. This piece of armament has
remarkable history, and was on one of Com
modore Saltonstalps sloops of war which were
blown up in Penobscot River in August 1869
After remaining at the bottom OF the river for
81 years it was recovered, and came into the
possession of DIR. Edward NJ. Field who pur-
chased it from the original finders. 1t has
been recently mounted on granite base fur
nished by the Jewell Granite Company, and
DIR. Field has allowed the relic to be put in a
public place on the southerly approach to the
Custom House, The curiosity was placed in
position yesterday afternoon, and was viewed
during the afternoon and evening by throng
of people. The cannon has recently been
painted, and in red letters its history is briefly
fold
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
Railroad Notes.

There is likely to be large gathering OF the
general passenger agents of this country at
their annual convention in Montreal the pres
ent week.
The Bangor Commercial says: "The bridge
on which the B. q X. l. W. r. crosses Sebec
stream at Milo, is a very solid structure, con-
sisting of three spans, each 60 feet in length, +,
making total length of 1870 feet. At Milo sta
ton there is a new freight station, tool shop
and passenger station, all of neat design, and
painted olive color. There is also a neat dwell
inc for the road master. The road is in good
condition. kthe cars comfortable, the officials
polite and the ride along the banks of pretty
Sebec stream and smiling Pleasant river on
the way TO the great Katahdin Iron Works, is
delightful indeed.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA


Mr.. Charles L. Davis gave his impeIsonation
of calvin Joslin" Cat Portland Theatre last
evening. The quaint but good natured charac-
ter of the shrewd New England farmer finds
several representatives upon the contemporary
stage, and among them the calvin Joslin's of
Mr.. Charles L. Davis deserves reputable place
There is much in it that is amusing and not a
little that is original. The audience appeared
well pleased with the humor and eccentriclty
of the character, and constant laughter was
the well-earned reward of the comedian Mr..
Davis was very well supported.
THE WORLD.
There has been good demand for seats at
Portland Theatre for the great spectacular
melo-drama of the ''World' which will be pro-
duced there sthis evening. The plot of the
play was published in yesterdays PRESS. 1t
will be remembered the piece had long run
at Boston Theatre. The following will be the
principal people in the cast:
Sir Clemont Huntingford, know as Chas. Hartly.
Mr. Chas. Vandenhoff
Harry Huntingford, his younger brother
Mo Jewell, alias Isadore Montmorency .........
Mr.. John 7. Craven
Martin Bashford .............M Mr.. Phineas Leach
DR.. wyndham. Madhouse Mr.. j. 2. Endress Jr-
DIR. Hawkins. Doctors. ....... MIR. W. X. Fails
Miss Edith Kingdom
Mary Blythe, governess. 49,. Miss Rachel Noah
NOTES.
It is next weeks dates which John A. Stew
ems and Mitchell's "Goblins" have cancelled
The sale of seats for Miss ,Latham's concert
will begin at Stockbridge's tomorrow (Thurs-
day) morning at nine o'clock.
Mile. Nillson, the celebrated prima-donna'
and her company, which includes Miss Hope
Glenn, the new American soprano, and the
new Swedish tenor, will give concert in City
Hall this winter
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
TIE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING. SEPT. 21.
THE PRESS.


Nav be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G
Fassenden. MARQUIS, Brunell s. Co., Andrews Arm
strong Wentworth, Hodsdon, A. I. Cleveland Rob
ert Costello, Forest City News Stand, Jewett
Bose Hltchings s. Mcfarland, Watson, Stinson
Boston Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros. on all
rains that run out of the city.
Auburn Willard Small & Co,
Augusta, j. f. Pierce.
Bangor Bangor News Co.
Bar Harbor, +. S. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, F. M. Burnham.
A. L. Jefferson.
Brunswick, b. G. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills, r. A. Verrill.
Damartiscotta, E. w. Dunbar
Freeport w A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, R. c. Harmon.
Fairfield, e. Fl. Evans.
Pennington, D. Ii. Knowlton.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, JAS. H. Irish & Co,
Hallowen, 9. Z. Spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler g. Estes.
Livermore Falls, G. ID. Hughes
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, e. A. Thomas.
Norway, SILL. Crockett, A. o. Noyes.
Old Orchard, Geo. Il. Fogg, A. l.. Jellison,
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. S. Andrews,
Sabattus e. H. johnson.
Saccarappa, F. e. Webb.
Saco HI. b. Kendrick & Co..
Springvale, @. H. Pierce.
So. Paris, A. NJ Gerry.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhaven, H. NJ. Roberts.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Watervile, j. M. Wall.
Yarmouth, w. Il. Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
The Harris Case.


AS the particulars of the Harris case have
the story of the alleged crime. 1t seems there
were advertisements of several kinds published
in many places. The first was signed ST. A.
Campbell" wanting an out-of-town lady to do
copying at home for Sc week, and address
box 1896, Portland. When the answer came
the following circular was forwarded:
Office of Thomas A. Campbell's Female Bu-
reau of Employment, No. no Middle street,
Room 5, opposite Post Office. All kinds of fe-
male help procured at short notice.
PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 4, 1882.
Dear Madam have secured you the situa-
ton as copyist, and you can go to work imme-
diately at 10 per week, as soon as my fee of 81
is received, which must be before any work
can be obtained. / have great manv who
ask if the fee can be taken from the rst
weeks wages. 1t cannot; for after I get YOU
the situation have nothing to do with It.
The work is tor responsible parties and if
not satisfactory will be returned by me. If
you wish the situation let me know at once. as
have great many applicants
THOMAS 4. CAMPBELL.
Box 1856 Portland, Me.
P. S.-Pleass use the enclosed envelope and
there will be no need of going to the ex-
p6us0 Ol registering Or Souulng money order,
and all losses will be borne by me-
I. A. CAMPBELL.
As soon as the applicant received this crcu-
lar. in nine cases out of ten she sent the
dollar demanded, and, of course, heard no
more from ct A. Campbell"
The authorities chen took up the matter, as
certained that there was no occupied room at
ITO Middle street, and that no one had occu
pied it for some time. No man by the name
of Campbell had ever had an office there. The
letter contained first, applications for situa-
ton; second, the money; and third, inquiries
as to where the situation was, and demanding
the return of the money if the work was not to
be forthcoming.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
A Naw Firm.

Msssrs. Z, Fl. johnson & Co. have leased
the large three-storied building on the west
side of Central wharf, and opened large busi-
ness for the sale of canned goods. On the one
side Of the building the railway track comes
close to the doors, and on the other side vessels
can unload into the building Mr.. johnson
has been lorimany years the agent of Cowdrey
of Boston, in Maine, and Mr.. Dexter was for
msrly of the well known firm of King & Dex-
ter, hardware merchants.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
Wedding.

There was very pretty wedding at the Ca
thedral of the Immaculate Conception yester-
day, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. d.
r. Mcdonald of Boston and Miss Mary A.
Heating of this city. A reception was held at
the residence of the bride on Marion street
during the morning The happy couple left
on the noon train for Boston, where they will
reside. They carry with them the best wishes
of their many friends.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

SEPTEMBER TERM, A. D. 1882-BEFoRE JUDGE
BoNNEY.
WEDNEsDAY.-James Dumphy paid $l15.12 fine
md costs on an indictment for keeping drinking
house and tipping shop.
State " Samuel Rounds Forgery. The jury re-
tired at half past eleven O'Clock, and at half past
four in the afternoon rendered verdict of guilty
A. W. Coombs, Co. Atty. Hadlock for deft.
Court adjourned uutil next Saturday morning,
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEw ApvHETIeEMENTs Fo-DAY

NEW ADvHRTIsEMENTS TODAY
ENTERTAINMENTS.
The Harry w. French Illustrated Lectures.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Consumption can be cured
New lot-Owen, Moore & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Harper's Weekly-Ready To-day.
Opening-Eastman Bros. g. Bancroft.
For Sale--A Good Family Horse.
Farm For Sale-R. L. Wescott.
Choice Bulbs-W. @. Sawyer g. Co.
Kendall q Whitney Have just Received.
Wanted Agents.
AUCTION SALES.
Horse and Carriage Mart-F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
Municipal Oourr.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT
WEDNESDAY,. James Russell, John Williams.
John d. Flynn. y fntoxication. Fined So and costs
Mary Libby. Slntoxication. Thirty days in the
City House of Correction.
VIM. H. Dyer. Search and seizure. Fined 500
and costs, Paid.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

Many attractions to investors are offered in
the per cent. bonds of the Topeka, Salina
and Western Railroad. Tapping the choicest
farming lands OF Kansas the future of the road
is secure
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

The fellow, who, by mistake, sent his au-
burn-haired sweetheart instead of a bottle Of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup bottle of hsirdye,
wants to know the best way to commit suicide.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

S1Aenttrnl. ..,.....,.,.s..sss -t.t.s.ss,s.'s"L q
Time 2.391a, 3.171a, 2.541a.
The Races Today.
The 240 race will be substituted for the colt
race. The running race will also take place
and the 2.34 class will contest. Some fine
horses are entered, as will be seen by the adj
vertisement, and the races promise to be high
ly interesting.
During yesterday afternoon the people were
entertained by an exhibition of the trained
shepherd dogs of the Riverside Farm with a
flock of sheep in the field in the centre of the
course. This performance was indeed wonder
full.
The Yarmouth band discoursed capital
music.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

Mr., Fred Stevens of Monroe, met with sad
and painful accident, Friday While thresh-
ing at the barn of Dexter Mansur, his hand be
came entangled in the beater, mangling it in a
fearful manner. The physicians amputated it
at the wrist. 1t wasshis right hand, and it is a
hard blow to poor man dependent on his la
Dor for his bread.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
sUMMARY-THREE YEAR oLDs.
sUMMARY-FouR YEAR oLDs.

I Zephyr. ......,,......
| Straight Flush sh....... .......... dist
| Alice Miller dist
| Time 313.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
,AeADAHoc COUNTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Partridge of Woolwich
celebrated the fftieth anniversary of their
marriage last Saturday evening, the 10th inst
The old couple seemed to enjoy the occasion
very much. Remembrances in the way of
gold pieces and other useful gifts were left as a
token of the esteem and good wishes Of their
friends
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
OUR COUNTY FAIR,
The Colt Races for the Thompson
Stakes.
PARTIAL LIST OF PREMIUMS AWARD
ED.

Yesterday was the second day of the Cum
berland County Fair and the weather was all
that could be desired; warm and pleasant in
themorning, cool and cloudy in the afternoon.
1t is to be regretted that the attendance SO far
has not been greater-except at the races-for
the displays of stock and agricultural imple-
ments have been very fine, and the races very
creditable to the society.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

AHo aTMUuIn banu dIScOurS6u ING MUSIC
in the evening and three times as many ad-
mission tickets were sold as on the evening
previous.
Cumberland County Society.
The annual meeting Of the association was
called for last evening at the Office of the
Secretary, j. j. Frye. At the meeting no busi-
ness was transacted but the meeting was ad-
iourned to the Secretary's Office at the Park
at II o'clock, noon, to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
STATE NEWS.
ARoosrooK COUNTY.

Houlton market at the rate Of twelve to fiffeen
hundred bushels per day. The price paid
Monday morning was 81 70 per barrel Moth
ing but a short crop west would warrant
such fabulous price,
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

HARPER'S FRANKLIN SQUARE LIBRARY: a
weekly publication, containing works of Travel,
Biography History, Fiction, and Poetry, at prices
ranging from 10 to % cents per number. Frll list
of Huper's Franklin Square Library VIII be fur
nished gIatuitously, application to HARPER 8
BROTHERS. Subscription Price, per year, of 81
Numbers $40 90.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
superior Court.

New lot Gents Flat Scarfs and String Ties
opened to-day. OWEN, MOORE q Co.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

BS-HARPER'S CATALOGUE comprising the
titles of between three and four thousand volumes
will be sent by mail on receipt of Nine Cents.
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21

The Wing says the new repair shops of the
e. & N. A. railway at Mattawamkeag are com
pleted and the machinery is now being moved
in. The structure is oflarge size, built of brick
and substantially constructed.
The rafting of logs at Penobscot boom closed
last week. About one hundred and forty-three
million feet of logs were RATED during the sea-
The Portland daily press., 1882-09-21
AT CITY HALL.

The Yarmouth band discOursed capital
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OYSTER RS.
BROOM FACTORY

HAVING entered into partl ership
Hwith my brother Isaac Housworth,
in the manufacture of brooms, we expect
to make it the interest of all to deal with
us. Those having broom corn for sale
will do well TO call on rs, as we will pay
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Premature.

A bridal couple boarded the train
at Kemptville the other day. The
groom was a strapping fellow, and
squeezed the bride into a seat next
the window. Some of the train
hands who were posted put the
newsboy up to bringing in a box of
baby ratties and Offering the en-
barrassed couple their chaice for
five cents. All sorts of excuses were
offered by the man as reasons for
not buying. Finally he made clean
breast of the situation with: "See
here, young Teller, I've only been
married little over fifteen minutes.
Give us a rest. We don't want to
set up housekeeping right here in
the car. Keep your tinware an I'll
be along next year. If the returns
are satisfactory, III buy your whole
caboodle."
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A MIRACLE IN OIL CITY.-DOC-
TORS DUMBFoUNDED-D
AND THE PEOPLE WILD WITH EN-
CITEMENT.-From the Oil City Der
rick, July 21st, 1SS1.-Miss Maggie
Martin, of this city, has been i'll and
confined to her house for several
years. Our best physicians failed to
give her relief. She took Perond
and, to the establishment of all who
knew her, she is now up and about
again. Mr.. Simmons, the Druggists,
sold 1S4 bottles last week. He buys
III gross 1UCS' MT. CoWell, TOO, sells
it. Ask your Druggist for DR..
Hartman's book-"Ills of Life
(gratis), or address DR.. H., at Os-
born, o., for one.