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The Portland daily press., 1882-03-17

Maine Insane Hospital.

At the quarterly meeting Of the trustees o t
the hospital held in Augusta this week, after
the designations of Supt. Harlow and Steward
Lakin had been received aud accepted, the fol-
lowing action was taken. The subject of a
successor to DR.. Harlow was referred to a com
mittee of three, consisting Of. DR.. j. s. Cush-
ing of Skowhegan, DR.. Sylvester Cakes of Au-
burn, and j. H. Manley Of this city. The
committee will correspond with the applicants,
who are requested to be present at the Hospi-
tai at the June meeting of the board, Tuesday
June 9th. The board will hold special ses-
sion, Tuesday, April 4th, TO consider the sub
ject of successor of G. B. Lakin, treasurer
and steward, and the candidates for this posi-
ton are requested to be present at The Hospital
on that day, and all applicants for this position
are requested to communicate with Mrs. q. A.
Quinby of this city, and are requested so visit
the Hospital in order to ascertain the duties.
Augusta Journal.
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singular Mishap to a Maine Ship

The Ship Tacoma of Bath, Me-, lying at Val
lejo street wharf, says the San Francisco Call
of the 7th, is undergoing considerable repairs,
occasioned by a singular accident at sea. Com
ing from New York to this port with general
cargo, she was struck in latitude 10 N, longi-
tude 1909, with whirlwind, which instantan-
eously aud completely carried away her fore
mast and main and mizzen topgalant masts
1t was o'clock at night, and unusually calm
for the latitude. The captain was in his cabin,
and all the officers and men were below, except
those whose immediate and regular duty
obliged them to be on deck on ordinary watch.
The weather gave no warning, the sky no pre-
monitions of unusual danger; nothing, in
short indicated war ofatmospherc elements
when, as if struck with a thunderbolt, tie
spars, masts, rigging and sails went crashing
by the side. Singular to say, no one was
hurt. The spars were not snapped III two, as
is usual in sudden accidents Of this nature, but
were twisted like willows into shreds The
ship is new, this being her first voyage. and
makes one of 1873 con structsd by her builders
since 1866 Singular enough, another ship,
the Edwin III. Kingman, by the same builders,
was CoLnpl0bciy uOSbIoJou az oOh ~ lofT ny PiO7
cisely such another phenomenal occurrence.
Sailing off the Falkland Islands, the Edwin FL.
Kingman was struck with q whirlwind, her
masts and spars were shattered to splinters,
and her hull was 50 completely wrenched and
torn asunder that the crew had barely time to
lower the boats and take to their oars when
the disabled craft sank in mid-ocean. The Ia
coma's repairs will be completed this week,
when she will proceed to Queenstown and
Cork with cargo of grain.
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The special Docket.

Mr. EDIroR:-Itis quite natural that there
should be different views of the Especial dock
et'', as taken from different standpoints. We
temperance men have been laboring many
years to put tho grog shops down. This has
been done effectually in large part of the
State, but not entirely in the cities and large
towns. This work is only to be done by sufi-
Gent penalties promptly and surely inflicted
upon convicted offenders.
Now what is the effect. 1 10 not ask about
its design-its purpose-but what was the
actual practical effect Of this special docket? 1t
was to shelter the convicted rumsellers from
punishment. It was sare and comfortable
house OF refuge. 1t was establishing ''sanc-
tuary'fo such conyicts In the old-times there
were cities of refuge, where criminals of all
sorts, even murderers, were secure from pursuit
and punishment The special docket was a
place Of refuge for convicted rumsellers.
In sec. AZ, chap. q, of the Revised Statutes,
it is said: "On any subsequent conviction af-
ter Tie first offence described in this section,
the person or persons found guilty shall pay
fine Of 800 and costs Of prosecution, and
stand committed until the same be paid; and
in addition thereto shall be imprisoned in the
county jail six months at hard labor" Now
the special docket says: "You shall not pay,
you shall not go to JAIL And as a matter of
fact the most notorious rumsellers in the town
when hunted down by the officers and convict
ed, were let off from penalty of any kind by
this special docket.
1t is of no consequence who invented this in
genious piece of legal or Illegal machinery; 1t
is no matter what the intent of it was; no mat
ter how honest it may hav been in its ineep-
tioD the only effect of it was to let convicted
rumsellers go unwhipped of justice, against the
express declaration of law that they shall be
punished It2would be interesting to us, who
know little of the windings and twistings OF
law, to know if the prosecuting officer really
has the legal power and right to nullify any
criminal law that he does not approve.
1t seems former County Attorney used TO
continue cases indefinitely and then drop them
from the docket. Yes, we know all about that.
1t was another mode of nulifying law. VINO
can answer whether a prosecuting officer, the
peoples attorney, has the power and the right
to nullify a law enacted by the people for the
protection of the public against an evil so great
that it has been justly stigmatized by many en-
inent men as 'The gigantic crime OF crimes.
NEAL Dow
special docket no longer plays any part In the
fight against the rum-holes The docket has
been abolished and consequently convicted
rumselers pay and go to Jail. One of them
recently as he pulled 5000 from his pocket to
pay his fine, said to the judge "Oh-h! this
is worse than shooting Garfield" In the
days of the special docket this fellow would
have paid nothing, but the Taxpayers would
pay the costs. N. u.
[Some comments on N. DIS article will be
found on our editorial page
The Portland daily press., 1882-03-17
An Important Case.

Mr.. J. II. Vaudeville of Washington, D.
O., has been in Bingham the past week in the
interests of the Lumber Drivers Calk Com
pany, investigating an alleged infringement on
their patent for the manufacture of their
goods. II is claimed that two parties
are manufacturing goods that are square in
fringement on their goods. The parties are
Ephraim Witham Of Carratunk, and Mr..
Ames Of East Madison. Mr.. Manderville has
devoted himself nearly exclusively to Mr..
Witham's case, and yesterday morning went to
Portland and filed bill of injunction in the
United States Circuit Court to RESTRAIN Mr..
William from continuing the business The
alleged infringement consists in this: The
original company make ca.k with flange to
prevent its going into the boot too far. There
is also a shoulder which prevents its pulling
out. Instead of a shoulder, Mr.. Witham' S
calks have a number of ribs or rings, but as
one Of these is as useful as shoulder, the orig
inal company claim that it's an Infringement
on their patent. The case is likely to excite
no little interest.-Somerset Reporter.
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F.O. BAILEY Il CO.,
AdctiOneers and Commission Merchants
salesrsorn rs Exchange ~.
=. o. BAILEY, O. w..AILxN-
Regular sale of Furniture and General Morchanr
disc every Saturday commencing at 10 o'clocs ..
10. Consignments solicited. octSdn
OSCAR WILDE

A prominent New York
Artist photographed a
short time ago Mr.. Oscar
Wilde, the Esthetic apostle,
i'm many positions which
are very characteristic, as
being explanatory of the
doctrines of this new dis
ciple. Among many OF the
compositions which were
emblematic, were some,
with the dim and ShadOwy
patterns of sunflOWerS and
lilies on the walls, and used
as acce series i'm the interi-
Ors, and when exterior
compositions were used,
then the artist was equally
happy i'm their arrangement
The proof of the negatives
gave Mr.. Wilde the greatest
satisfaction, rs does the
Esthetic and other poses OF
Hearn the popular photo.
grapher Of the State OF
Maine, whose new and ele-
CANT studio is located in
DOw's Block, 514 Congress
Street i'm this city.
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Y. M. G. a. Course.

The last entertainment in the course of the
Young Mems Christian Association was given
last evening at the Association Hall. The
audience was large and appreciative. Mrs.
Minnie Gordon Gould, wife of Prof. Gould,
was the reader of the evening. It was, we
believe, that critical and trying occasion, a
first public appearance 1t was also an
eminent success. Her presence is graceful,
pleasing and modest. Her voice is musical,
sympathetic and well modulated. The read
ing OF her lines intelligent. She recited
Mrs Browuing's "Mother and Poet with
feeling and good taste. Her humorous selec-
tions were greatly enjoyed and warmly APP
plauded and encored.
Miss Kennard was in splendid voice and
received we'll merited encores.
Miss Mary Bradford added to the pleasure
of the evening by her violin playing
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FRYEBuRG, Feb. IS. 1882.
How He Made Up for shrinkage


An old but good story is told Of Capt. Fred
Wording of this city, who 40 years ago was in
command Of the schooner John. The captain
was carrying a cargo of corn from port in
North Carolina to Savannah. He knew that it
was the custom to measure out the corn and If
the cargo fell short of the bill of lading the
captain was responsible for the shrinkage. He
also knew that in loading the darkies had
stolen quantities of the corn, aud he was afraid
the cargo would run short. On tho passage
down the captain ran his vessel into the Gulf
stream and allowed her to remain there for
some time The waters OF the Gulf stream are
from IS TO 20 degrees warmer than the rest of
tho ocean, the temperature in some places be-
ing at 80. The heat from the water swelled
the corn until the matches were nearly burst
off. On arriving the captain wanted the con-
sig nee to take the cargo at the invoice, but he
refused. The consignee told the captain that
he would measure the cargo and share equally
in the shortage or overplus Captain W was
somewhat surprised to receive in addition to
his freight money, $500 as his share OF the
overplus. The cargo in fact had gone $1,000
over the invoice. Capt w. did not keep the
money but turned it in TO the owners.-Beifast
Journal.
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The Roothbv Case.

The case of the First National Bank at Au-
gusta vs.. Hon. S. E. Spring Of this city, pro-
crosses very slowly, the counsel on either side
contesting very closely each legal proposition
as itsarises The defence is that there was
gross negligence on the part of the officers Of
the Bank in not properly investigating the con-
dition Of the bank, and in reporting to the
sureties on the bonds in suit, that the accounts
OF the bank were correct when in fact they
were not; and that the bonds the first dated
February LIST, 1868, the second February LIST,
1869, and the third April 1, 1S72-were not
continuing bonds, but that the liabilities Of the
oblgors ended in one year from the date of
each, or at least that the giving of each bond
ended the liabilities of the oblgators on the
previous bond. The interest in the case con-
tinues. A large and intelligent audience gave
close attention to the proceedings during We'd
nesday.
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FOR SALE I'M WINDHAM.

sss. a The Fogg farm, on the great cas- tern
road, which passes through Gorham,
@tsssz=ssszzs mile of y INDIAN Center, and within
100 rods OF good country hotel and store, where
the mail stage passes each way every day. In a
good farming neghborhood, and but twelve miles
from Portla d. The farm buildir gs are large, we'll
finished and in good order. They were built within
twenty five years by of ample means and
home tastes. The house contains thirteen finished
rooms Of good size and height, sashes hung with
weights ample closets with drawers, piazza and
cedar hedge, washroom with boilers set, and an
abundant supply of spring water for all useful and
ornamental purposes, the fountain is high enough
TO make je of thirteen feet at the house. Over the
woodhouse is finished hall 17Xh0 feet with direct
entrance. Barn 40X75 feet, with aqueduet. The
field of Is in grass, produced in 1881, % tons
of the best hay IS young bearing apple trees with
pears and plums. Pasture of eight acres, will 20
large sugar naples. 1t is good location all fitted
fer summer boarders, and can be purchased for
much less than the cost of the buildings. Apply
personally or by mail to DAVID NAMES, on the
farm. POET office Wndbam Center. Reference
to y M. GOoLD, Windham Center.
March 10TH mch17 DIV
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The Bell Murder.

Mrs Jennie Gram, who lives at 100 Pleasant
street, Boston. and who has been spoken CT as
the German woman who was assaulted on
Pleasant street on the morning of the Bell
murder, has been interviewed Instead of be-
ng German woman, Mrs. Cram is an Ameri-
can, was born in Portland, and is an intelli-
gent and Woodworking woman. The descrip-
ton given of Boyle in the Boston Sunday
Globe, she said, answered that of the man who
assaulted her on Pleasant street, on the morn
ing of the murder She says that it must have
been after the murder was committed when
the man took hold of her, for he was then COM
ing from Kirkland street, and thinks that he
grabbed her to push her out OF his way A
few minutes before meeting the man she says
abe met Mrs, Bell in the baks shop on Pleas
ant street, having a small pitcher in her hand
which she had filed with m x.
The Portland daily press., 1882-03-17
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Brief lettings


Cold and raw yesterday. Mercury "a at
sunrise, $50 at noon, $50 at sunset wind north
then east
There was one drunk, the only arrest re-
corded at the station, last evening.
Mavoshen Lodge, X. P, of Biddeford, will
work "the amplified third" this evening
To-day is st. Patrick's day. 1t will be cele-
brated in the Catholic churches and at City
Hall in the evening
The Liquor Dealers Association again voted
last evening to support Mr. Deering for
Mayor at the coming election.
The st. John boat went out at p. M
yesterday and returned at 7.15 p. m. owing to
the heavy snow storm prevailing outside.
The County Commissioners have contracted
with Quinn & Co., for new boiler for the jail
workshop.
Six thoroughbred fox-hounds were shipped
in bark Elverton to parties in Liberia last
Saturday for deer-hunting in that country
George f. Holmes, Esq, lectures before the
Law Students Club this evening on the draw
ing up of written contracts
The sergeants of the First Maine regiment
are to be inspected in the city during the
prtSSub ulODJu ny OolUu6l DTUWu, anu q COAI-
mittee of officers from Fort Preble.
DR.. Leprohon of this city will lecture before
the Institute Canadien-Francais of Biddeford
next Sunday evening on "The Reign of Plus
VII and Napoleon l."
Wednesday Charles Webster caught his
right hand in some machinery at Littlefeld
Wilson's mill on York street and mangled it
SO that parts of three fingers had to be am
putated.
Ii the anonymous correspondent who hasn't
the manliness to sign his name to his COM
muncations, read the reports of which he
complains, he would find that he was making
fool of himself.
Steamer Dominion, Capt. Reid, sailed yes
terday afternoon for Liverpool with two
passengers and cargo valued at $2S0,0O0
She will touch at Halifax where she will
receive the rest of her passengers.
The sale of reserved seats for the Cadets
bali opened yesterday morning. There was
rush for them and before 10 o'clock they were
all taken. The committee have decided to re-
serve few seats on the floor, to be ready
Saturday, March s, ct o'clock.
Rev. D. W. LeLacheur delivered the OPEN
ing lecture in the course at the Abyssinian
church last evening. There was good au-
dience present The next lecture will be
given by Rev. Mr.. Holbrook on california as
II Wap
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AUCTION SALES.
RECEIVERS SALE.

nTRsJJANT to an order Issued by the Hoa.
Il Joseph w. Symonds, one OF the justices o. -
supreme Judicial Court in the matter OF WALSH
Rathbone Bacon s. AL versus j. Winslow Jones
Co Limited-In equity.
shall sell at public auction, on the premises ~
Riverton Farm so called in Deering, on Wednesday,
March % at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. the following PEI
sonal property heretofore used on said farm conAss-
ing Of; ..,,sns
Hambletonian Stallion Starlight; Tsss
Horses Mares and Colts.
DURHAM CATTLE.
The Celebrated Bull, Lord Hickson; 4 Ysarling
Bulls; Heifer Calves; COWS.
GRADE CATTLE.
Durham and Jersey Heifers.
NATIVE STOCK.
3 Cows and / Hefer years old.
SHEEP.
40 Cotswold; 81 Grades.1
SWINE.
1 Queen Sow: swanwick sows and Pigs, Breed
ing Sows and Shoats.
CARRIAGES.
Jumpseat Box Buggy; Top Buggy; Road
Sulky; j Double Carriage; L Light Wagon: FL
press Wagon; L Trotting Gig.
CART AND sLEDs.
Double and single OK and horse carts and sleds
and carts of every description.
HARNESSES.
Double and singles heavy and light harnesses and
halters; riding saddles.
ROBES AND BLANKETS
Wolf buffalo and bear skin robes; carriage street
and stable blankets.
FARM TOOLS.
Moving machine; threshing machine, Hay Cutter;
plows: harrows and Gu tivator farming implements
of every kind descriptions manure and lobster
This property may be examined at any time pre-
viousto date ct sale after March 18TH
i'''''S '''" CHARLES B. MERRILL. Receiver.
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Sc1pIo. N. Y. Dec /, 1873

[ am the Pastor of the Baptist Church here,
and an educated physician. am not in
practice, but am my sole family physician, and
advise in many chronic cases. Over year
ago recommended your Hop Bitters to my
invalid wife, who has been under medical
treatment of six of Albany's best physicians
several years She has become thoroughly
cured of her various complicated diseases by
their use We both recommend them to
our friends, many Ct whom have also been
cured of their various ailments by them.
REV. e. r. WARREN.
The Portland daily press., 1882-03-17
A Pleasant Time.

On Wednesday evening there was very
pleasant gathering of young ladies and gentle
men at the residence of Mrs. Soule on Mayo
street, On which occasion Miss BERTHE Soule
acted as hostess in such manner as to con-
vince all present that she understands how to
entertain her friends. After bountiful re-
past was served land we'll partaken of the
party gave themselves up to the enjoyment OF
the hour. Mr.. Bibber and Miss Crockett,
favored the company with number of fine Sc
lectons rendering some choice duets in Q very
pleasing manner. Shortly after midnight, the
party separated, each feeling that they had
spent very enjoyable evening. a:
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Portland Light Infantry.

At the election last evening of officers of
the Portland Light Infantry, First Lieutenant
HI. A. Mcdonald was elected Captain; Second
Lieutenant B. A. Norton First Lieutenant,
and Sergeant @, e. Holmes Second Lieuten-
ant. Col. John Marshall Brown presided at
the election At the close OF the meeting tho
company repaired TO Timmon & Hawes' and
there partook OF en- oyster supper, by invita-
ton of the newly elected officers.
The Portland daily press., 1882-03-17
The Methodist Conference.

of Methodist churches will be held in Augusta,
April 10Th. 1t is reported that fewer changes
will be made this year than last, when nearly
every member was newly located. Bishop
Cyrus Foss of Minneapolis, will preside, and
some of the most eminent clergymen of the
denomination will be in attendance. Chap
lain McCabe, the magnetic, will speak on
church extension. Rev. J. II. Vincent, D. D.,
of New York, will speak on Sunday school
work. and among the other ceebri ties present
will be Rev. j. G. Hartzsll of New Orleans,
and Rev. j. NJ. Reed d. D., of New York
The Portland daily press., 1882-03-17

The Phonograph states there are already in
dications of rush OF summer visitors to the
Lakes the coming season.
HANCOCK coLSTY.
The American says: 1t is generally under
stood that the Masonic Fraternity of Bar Har-
Dor, will petition the Grand Lodge at their
next annual communication, holden in May,
1882, for the charter of a new lodge at that
place.
PENoBsCOT COUNTY.
All of the scenery which was painted in
Boston for the new Opera House in Bangor,
has arrived there. 1t embraces drop curtain,
borders, and considerable number of wings.
The remainder is painted there.
The Portland daily press., 1882-03-17
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoaerN COUNTY.

The Journal says the enthusiastic members
of the Maine Eclectic Medical College, which
graduated three students, recently, at the close
of its first session, talk of erecting school
in Lewiston, this summer The school takes
recess during the spring and summer
FRANKLIN COUNTY,
Mr. Benjamin Houghton, the Oldest citizen
of Weld died Monday, March 6, aged 81 years.
Although he had been somewhat out of health
for some time, he did not take his bed till the
day before he died.
The Congregational church at Phillips have
been made the recipients of a fine silver COM
munion service, from the First Congregational
church of Lowell, Mass, Rev. Smith Baker,
pastor.
The Portland daily press., 1882-03-17
limington.

MIS- Sewall Thompson has flock of ten
sheep that ave.dropped 81 lambs this spring
10 are now alive and doing well.
The Free Baptist parish at South Limington
have purchased the property lately owned and
occupied by Oliver Moulton, opposite the
church for parsonage.
The following town officers were elected last
Monday on very close vote:
Moderator--H. P. Emmons, Rep
Clerk-Simeon Randall, CIR.
Selectman-J. NJ. Hopkins, r.
Adjourned one week i.
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Roller Skating Rink.

The second aesthetic party was givensat the
rink last evening, and large audience was
present. Many of the skaters were in full cos
tune, and made very striking appearance.
The most attractive feature ofSthe evening was
the representation of Oscar Wilde by two
young gentlemen of the rink, done in a very
effective manner. Good music was in atten.
dance, and good time vas enjoyed by all
present
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Under orders of March 8th, Department
Commander Farnham of Bangor has appoint
ed e. NJ. Shaw. Lisbon, inspector; J. W.
Spauldiug, Richmond, judge advocate; R. G.
Rollins, Bangor, chief mastering officer. He
appoints thirty-fve aides-de-camp, of which
number, r. x. Galley OF this city represents
Bosworth Post.
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Attention Republicans.

The Aldermen will be in session four days
this week to revise the voting lists, commence
ing on Wednesday, the 10Th. 1t is hoped that
every Republican will see that his name is on
the list correctly.
PER ORDER REPUBLICAN City COMMITTEE.
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From ANDREW SHUMAN,

Editor Evening Journal, Chicago.
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