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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
It viii Prove a Costly Joke,


In the Lewiston Municipal Court. Thursday
morning, James Burnham of Greene was
brought in upon the charge of libel against
Herbert Blaisdell and Cynthia A. Gray, OF
Greene, by procuring the publication of their
alleged marriage in the Evening Journal. 1t
was shown in evidence that the respondent
procured the writing of the notice, by law
yer by his dictation, alleging that he wished it
written for reading in the lyceum, and wished
it in handwriting that would not be recog-
nized This paper was then taken to the
Journal office, where it was represented that
Mr.. Blaisdell had sent it, with the request that
it should be published. He gave his name as
Peter Turner to the clerk in charge. Mr..
Blaisdell testified that no lyceums had been
held in Greene this season. to his knowledge.
Judge Cornish, after considering the case,
bound him over in the sum of $500, for appear
ance at the Supreme Court. County Attorney
Savage conducted the prosecution, and W. I'll.
White, Esq, appeared for the respondent
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Railroad Signals.

All the trains on the Eastern railroad are
now provided with signal flags and torches for
use in case train followed by another is unex-
pectedly stopped through accident or otherwise
and it is necessary to sendsa brakeman to therear
to signal the approaching train. The flag is
made of two broad stripes of blue and white
cloth, and the staff is pointed with an iron
spike which can be driven into the sleepers
and the signal displayed while the breakman
returns to his train. The torches which are
for nightuse, are filled with a chemical that
gives red flame when lighted. They are two
Sizes one to burn five and the other ten min
utes They are provided with pointed staffs
similar to those used on the flags.
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MAINE MEN IN WORCESTER.
Their Festivities Interrupted = Judge
Williams Stricken With Paralysis.

Horticultural Hall, Worcester, Mass, was
crowded Wednesday evening on the occasion
of the reunion of the natives of Maine, and
some of the older members of the company ex-
pressed surprise to see so many representatives
of the Pine Tree State; they little thought
there were 30 many in the city. 1t was ar
ranged that there should be no formal exer-
cises and the time until 9 o'clock was very
pleasantly spent in social intercourse. The
Oldest son of Maine present, and probably the
oldest one in the city, was ex-Alderman Sam
uel D. Harding, who was born in New Sharon
in 1907, went to Cherry Valley in 1926, and to
Worcester in 1882 Warren Williams. Esq,
came in 1885, Both of these gentlemen took
pleasure in relating their experience in max
ing two weeks trip in packet from their
homes on the Kennebec river to Boston.
There was an unusual degree of good feeling
and jollity until just before o'clock, when
Judge Hartley Williams. president of the asso-
citation, called the company to order, and in
few happy remarks announced that while they
were waiting for the collation., the young folks
would favor them with vocal and instrumental
music As he turned from the center of the
platform to take his seat, he was seen to falter,
and before he could reach his chair fell to the
floor, having suffered a very severe paralytic
shock of his left side. DR.. W. 7. Souther was
in the hall, and seeing at glance the condi-
ton of the judge, directed his removal to his
residence Harvard street, where he was
attended by his physician, DR.. L. B. Nichols,
and by DIR. J. M. Rice and DR.. Martin. 1t was
found on examination that his entire left side
was paralyzed, and while he was conscious it
was with the greatest difficulty that he could
articulate. His condition at midnight was un-
changed, and while critical it is not improba-
BILE that he will rally and eventually recover
Mr.. David Boyden, who with others accom-
panied him home from the hall, remained with
him during the night. The illness OF Judge
Williams put stop to the festivities, although
Miss Frisbie had played one selection on the
piano and Mr.. Chas. G. Stowell had sung
song before the worst was fairly known. The
ladies prouided an excellent collation., and the
company adjourned with expressions of regret
for their honored president.
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Cumberland County Medical Society.

Cumberland County Medical Society.
The regular monthly meeting was held at
the rooms Wednesday night. There was
large attendance of members in and out of the
city.
The following were elected to membership
in the society, viz: Drs. William n. Stephen
son and P. Fl. ingalls, of Portland and F. G.
Dolley of Falmouth.
The paper OF the evening was read by DR.. A.
H. Burbank of Yarmouth on the management
of difficult and dangerous cases of labor, hav-
ing reference especially to preventive meas
ures. The paper was of considerable length
and was considered of great interest and prac-
tical value. 1t was referred to the Maine
Medical Association for publication in its
transactions. At the next meeting paper
will be read by DR.. Charles G. Adams of Port
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoGaIN COUNTY

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
Captain John Whittum, an aged citizen Of
Wales was cruelty hooked in the face by
cow, while he was feeding her few days ago.
One of her horns penetrated the bones of mis-
face under the eye. Capt. w. lies in a critical
condition. He is about IS years old.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
The Telegraph says that the Peiepscot Water
Company of Brunswick, have obtained from
the Cabot Co. a favorable offer for the purchase
of the upper power, upon which to erect dam.
In the interests of the corporators, from sug-
gestions of capitalists of Boston, Mr. j. Her
bert Shedd, civil engineer of providence, and
constructor of the Providence, r. l., water
works, visited Brunswick two weeks since. to
look over the ground and to make approximate
estimates of the cost of works with which to
supply the village with water from the Andres
coggiD river.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Mr. James Gilbert of Trenton, was found
sitting in his chair, Dead Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Gilbert was, apparently, in his usual
health when he got up, but going into another
room to build fire, and remaining longer than
usual, some member of the family went in and
found him as stated above He was over sixty
years of age.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Mallett & Co. of Augusta, turn out 200 screw
drivers daily, employing eighteen men. AS
til they have fifty or sixty men at work, and
produce 1000 screw drivers day.
KNOX COUNTY.
Six divorces were decreed at the late term Of
court in Rockland.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The News says: Mrs. w. NJ Herbert of
Bristol, has a very singular sort Of cat which
we are inclined to think is of the hen species.
Since it was small kitten it has taken up its
abode with the hens. She is let out and shut
up, eats and roosts with them. She is not
very profitable hen to keep, as she is two years
old and has never laid an egg, nevertheless,
they contemplate setting her this spring.
The Rockland Opinion says little son Of
Joseph Vannah of South Waldoboro, was SO
seriously injured in his leg from frozen snow
ball thrown by companion that it has been
found necessary to amputate the limb to save
the boys life.
PENOBSCoT COUNTY.
Mr.. z. A. Gilbert, Secretary of the Maine
Board of Agriculture, visited the State College
in Orono, Thursday, to install the new farm
superintendent, Gilbert M. Gowell of Bowdoin.
The Trustees contemplate making important
Improvements about the farm. Mr.. Gowell is
one of the best dairymen in the State, and 1t is
understood the stock of COWS will be increased
and that model dairy will be one of the i'm
portant features
The Wing says man calling himself y. ID.
Barnard, and protesting to be a Boston drum,
mer, has victimiZed parties in Bangor, ana
also in Bncksport, by hiring teams for bis pre-
tended husiuess, and then selling the team b.
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THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 1.
THE PRESS

Nay be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF N. g.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunei q Co., Andrews, Arm
strong, Cox Wentworth, Hodsdon A. T. Cleveland,
Robert Costello, Boston & Maine Depot, and
Chisholm Bros, en- all trains that run out OF the
city.
Auburn, willard Small & Co.
Augusta r. Piorce.
Bangor, j. II. Babb & Co.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, f. M. Durham.
- ,Jeilerson's Bookstore.
Brldgton, Daniel Dickens.
Brunswick, B. G. Dennison.
Cum ssrland Mills, r. A. Verrin.
Damariscotta, e. W. Dunbar
EreeOort w. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. G. Harmon and Shirley o Lewis.
Gardiner, Palmer Co.
Gcrbam, j, Ir,eh.
Hallowei, q. L. Spaulding.
lewiston, Chandler & Estes.
Lisbon, O. K. JudkiDs.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, Il. A. M1iietts
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond, G. A. Beale
Rockland, o. y. Andrews.
Ssbattus, e. H. johnson.
Ssaccsrappa at the Post Office.
saeo of L. Hodsdon and H. B. Kendrick.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
The Electric Light and the Insurance
C0pnnaniaS

We understand that the Board of Fire Un-
derwriters Of New York, has requested the
Portland local board to engage a proper cleo
trician, and have him see that the arrange
ments in the stores or dwellings Of policy hold
ers for the use Of the electric lights are such as
will guarantee an additional risk, and when
arrangements have been made the electrician
will sign clause added to the policies to that
effect. Mr.. Farnham, the electrician of the
Telephone Company has been appointed by the
Portland board.
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New Sweden.

A party of fourteen Swedish immigrants, di-
rect from the old country, arrived at New
Sweden on March 25th. This is the first lot Of
immigrants to our Swedish settlement for 1882
They will be rapidly followed by other COM
panies. Through tickets are now sold from
Old to New Sweden for the very low price of
S3S Our fiourishing Swedish Colony has al
ready increased from 90 to over 800 souls, and
will undoubtedly number 1000 in population
before the close Of the present year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
spanish Literary Club.

Spanish Literary CLUB
The officers of the Spanish Literary oiub
held meeting last evening at the once OF
Mr.. Ernesto Ponce, Exchange street.
The affairs of the society were carefully dis
cussed, and it was finely considered best to
give up for the present their room on free
street, and store their furniture until next
fall. A committee was appointed to see to
the moving of the furniture, and look after
other matters in connection Herewith.
The organization of the society will DO con-
tinued the same as ever; though the services
OF the special teacher will be dispensed with
for the present, and the time of the meetings
Of the members for instruction materially
changed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
GET one of Merry's So 90 Stiff Hats.

From Edward G. Newell, Chicago.
81 consider the Health-Lift one of the
worlds greatest blessings" Commencing its
use in January, II, for dyspepsia and severe
headache, and weighing lis pounds, I found
myself, in less than year, entirely free from
disease and my weight increased to $50 pounds.
I continue its use daily. Health-Lifr rooms,
201 Middle st. mar20dtf
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citizens, Mutual Relief Society

At the monthly meeting last evening the
membership was increased to 900, by the Access
sion of new members, and large number of
new applications was received to come before
the next meeting. The treasurer reported
S4,916. 81 in his hands, of which $2,95891 be-
longs to the permanent fund. 1t looks now as
though this favorite society would have its
thousand members within the next few
months
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
ENFORCING THE LIQUOR LAW.


Gen. Neal Dow yesterday sent to the Com
missioners the following protest:
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
PORTLAND, March 3lst, 1872.
To the Honorable, the County Commissioners
of Portland:
am just home from Massachusetts, and
came here Immediately to enter formal pro-
test against the payment by the county, OF the
bills Of the four Deputy sheriffs appointed to
enforce the anti-liquor law. Wish, IN TINS
hasty way. to notify the Commissioners thatI
will present to them such protest IN the
name of the taxpayers
Respectfully yours,
NEAL Dow.
There will probably be formal petition pre-
sented to the Commissioners on Tuesday next,
the first Tuesday of April, when, II the Com
missioners see fit, notice will be given OF
hearing on the petition, which will not occur
before thirty days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

General George Thorn had a narrow escape
from death lately. He has been rather deli
cate and run down in health, and, as we are in
formed, he had some tonics prescrib-
ed for him. A careless druggist mis-
understood the prescription. The consequence
was the General soon developed alarming
symptoms. His physicians were called and
after working over him vigorously, for some
time. succeeded in getting him out Il danger.
OF course he is weak from the effects of the
dose. 1t was prompt attendance and skillful
treatment that saved his life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT TODAY.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Grand concert-W Weber Club.
GLIB.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
The Style-DomestEc Fashion Co.
Merry %.
Boston q Maine.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
New styles Coe.
Card-Allen Il Co.
The merry ha; ter-Merry.
Spring goods-Brown.
Skin diseases cured--w. T. Phillips s. Co.
Wanted-Drs. Jones & Cole.
Farm for sale-John NJ Allen.
Wanted-H. j. Libby.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

The interest on the Maine State 6s is payable
in Boston, and the balance on the Portland
Water Company bonds is payable in Portland.
Electric Gas and Purifying Machine Co.
The annual meeting of the above company
was held at their office, No. 81 IL Exchange
street, Thursday, and the following officers
chosen:
President-F. W. Toppan.
Vice President George Hunt.
Secretary. A. Hayden.
Assistant Secretary-W William FL. Towne.
Treasurer Ellery R. Merriam.
~Direcuors-Elery r. Merriam, Geo. FL. Bur-
rowes, George Hunt, William FL. Towne, H.F.
Ripley.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

A large party of friends, some fifty in num-
Der, visited Mr.. and Mrs A. G. Scribner, We'd
nesday evening, taking them by surprise. The
party had grand good time and left at late
hour with many wishes for prosperity Of the
couple. @. G..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

The grand officers instituted new lodge Of
Odd Fellows at Ellsworth Wednesday night
called Leiok lodge, No. 80. The following are
the new officers:
Noble Grand-John P. Eldridge.
Vice Grand-W alter M. Haines.
Secretary-Henry A. Haynes
Treasurer-Levi Friend.
The lodge starts out with nineteen members,
five of whom were charter members.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

Ell Written, aged 16, an inmate of the Re-
Wednesday and died Thursday before ply
stefan could see him. A pcst-mortem was held
yesterday
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

THE express train on the Boston & Maine
road leaving Portland at Ito D. M, will, on
and after next Monday. make regular stops at
Old Orchard Beach and Kennebunk
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01
Municipal Court.
-- x~r-r.r-

FRIDAY.-Eliza Alexander. Intoxeation Thirty
days in the county Jail az labor.
Elizabeth Rollinsford and Mary G. Mcdonald.
Migrants Thirty days in City House of Correction.
VIM II. Quinn. search and seizure. Fined $1UO
and costs. Appealed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

Bright's Disease of the Kidneys, Diabetes
No danger from these diseases if you use
Hop Bitters; besides, being the best family
medicine ever made. Trust no other.
apr1-eod&wtc
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IW&S&w1w

From Gen. A. B. Nettleton, Philadelphia.
Having used the Reactonary Health Lift
several years, I would not dispense with it for
any consideration. 1t is the condensed milk
of physical exercise. Health-Lift rooms, POI
Middle St. mar20dtf
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The Best axe the Cheapest.

TIC B6SJ are Gll6 On6HptbI,
Do not poison yourself by the use of low
priced mixtures, but call for Toilet Waters,
Powders, Cosmetics, Sc, made by j. & E. Ar
KrNsoN, London. apr1-sw
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From w. w. Morland, M. D..

Fellow of the Mass State Medical Society.
After daily trial, under your directions, of
til eHealth-Lift, during two months, it gives
me great pleasure to express to you the very
favorable impression it has made upon me
Lifting, as now do, five hundred pounds, I
have never felt the least strain, nor any other
injurious effect. On the contrary, the sensa-
tions, after lifting, are only those of exhilara-
ton, lightness, increase of muscular force, and
a pleasant acceleration of the circulation.
Those whom I have sent to you bear the same
testimony. In fact, every one who gives the
Reactionary Litter fair trial becomes fasci-
mated with it. Heaith-Lift rooms 2o1 Middle
Ct mar20dtf
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BEST Hat for sl.OO at Merry, the Hatter's.

Forty Years Experience OF an Old Nurse.
MRS. WINsLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP is
the prescription of one of the best female ply
sicians and nurses in the United States, and
has been used for forty years with never failing
success by millions of mothers for their chill
dren. 1t relieves the child from pain. cures
dysentery and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels,
and wind-colic. By giving health to the child
it rests the mother. Price Twenty-Five Gents
a bottle. dec3S, M&W &w1v49
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

The way to produce smile on the face of q
man suffering with racking cough, is to make
him present of bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. just try it and you will be astonished
at the result
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From John D. Rockefeller, Esq, Cleve

..
have used the Health-Lift you represent
for about three years at my home, and it has
been great benefit to my health. cheer
fully recommend it, and could not be induced
to discontinue its daily use. Health-Lift
rooms, POI Middle St. mar2Odtf
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f. w. KMsMAN, Esq.-Dear Sir: With
pleasure we order ten gross Adamson's Botanic
Cough Bozsana, showing conclusively that
merit has won the day, and that your Batsam
is taking the lead over the many bottles Of trash
that now flood the market.-Frona Smith, Doc
little & Smith, Druggists, Boston.
mar27 MW&S&w1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-01

MERRY, the Halter, is special agent for r.
Dunlap & Co.. celebrated Hats, of New York.
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SKIN DISEASES CURED

BY DIR. FRAzIER's MAGIC OINTMENT. Cures, as
if by magic, Pimples, Black Heads or Grubs
Blotches and Eruptions on the face, leaving tbs
skin clear, healthy and beautiful Also cures Itch,
Salt Rheum sore Niiii,cs Sore Lips. old, obstinate
Ulcers snd Sores, &c.
SKIN DISEASES.
nB-The first and only positive cure for skin dis
eases ever discovered.
John Cromer, Esq, Tionesta, Forest Co... Pa,
suffered for years from ekin disease, which ap-
peared on his head. lie employed many physicians
and used numerous remedies, but they all failed to
effect cure. DR. FRAZIERs MAGIC OINTMENT was
recommended to him. He tried it and one box eff
fected complete This is but sample of
the many testimonials which we have of the mar
velous cures which have been wrought by DIR.
FRAZIER's MAGIC OINTMENT
For Blind, Bleeding. Itching or liberated Piles,
DIR. WILLIAMS INDIAN PILE OINTMENT is sure
cure. Price $1.00 by mail.
w. r.. PHILLIPS e. CO.,
Wholesale Agents, Portland, Me.
ap1 dS,W&w1y
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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 sunfiOWers and
lilies ON the walls, and used
as accessories i'm the interi-
0rs. 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, as 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 i'm
DOw's Block, 514 Congress
Street i'm this city.
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Dividends Payable.

The following dividends are payable in
April:
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We have received to-day the
very latest Soft and Stiff Hats in
Black, Brown, Cinnamon, Blue
and Green, and will sell them 90
per cent. less than others.
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e. w. Knox, of New York, has
appointed us as Sole Agents for
the sale of his celebrated Hats
in Portland.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-07-30
Oninittinr q Yankee Skipper.

Captain Farrow, Of Islesboro', Me, told a reporter of the Bangor Whig th other day of au experience at Key Wesi It was a case where a Yankee was out witted by sOutheruer. The captain was trading in a small vessel and Ina, been up the coast 10 Tampa bay, wher, he purchased twenty dozen chickens paying S4 per dozen. The chickens rai ali the way in size from few days ol, to full-grown ones. At Key West hotel landlord came alongside an asked the captain how he sold In. chickens. The captain replied: "I you pick them out I shall charge yon S' per dozen; if you let me pick them vol can have them for 8 per dozen" Al right" said the hotel man, you plcl them out" The captain selected severa dozen of the smaller sizes, when the mar said: "Go ahead, I want more" Tn, captain was now among his larges fowls and wished the man would stop but he still said "iO on" The captain saw the point at last. The man kep him selecting until he had purchased the entire lot at loss of S20 to th' owner. After this the captain sold hi' chickens on a different plan.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-07-30

THR apologist continues its attacks upon prominent members of its own party who object to its dIctstion. Its latcsi object of attack lis Col. Benjamin Morgan, concerning whom it remarks.
 "The man who claims to be Virginia gentleman, yet who fights under cover snd through the medium of private let ters, and who assails his enemies from the safe security of the distant Berkeley hills, is a libel upon hIs birthplace and a bastard to its chivalry."
 The proprietor Of the apologist knows that the above is base islander, for he has had from the Coloners own lips his not very Aattering opinion of Hughes And it is notorious fact that the Colo rel has no hesitation in openly and bold l. expressing his opinion on men and things While We differ from the Colonel in politics, he is an honorable gentleman and We recognize the fact that ,is politi- cal views are matters of principle, which some old line Democrats say is not the case with his traducer.