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The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
The Hihhert Case.


Mr.. Levi HILBERT Of this city is an English
man whose wife left him some time ago, plac-
ing their two boys in the Catholic Orphan
Asylum, but daughter, aged two years,
named Lizzie, remained with her father
This Lizzie is now eight years old. She has
acquired bad habits and the ST. Luke's sewing
school sand Temperance Union wanted the
child taken from the father-who It was
claimed neglected her-and sent to the Indus
trial School. Consequently officers Of the po-
lice force made complaint to the Municipal
Court that the girl was in danger Of falling in
to vice, ard Judge Gould 'ordered her sent to
the Industrial School during her minority.
Mr.. Hadlock was engaged by the father as
counsel and he got out writ of habeas corpus,
commanding Marshal Bridges TO produce the
girl before Judge symondS A hearing
was held Saturday morning. Mr. Hadlock ap-
peared in behalf Of the girl, and Hon. j. II
Drummond for the ladies of the Temperance
Union. Judge Kingsbury was present in be-
half Of the trustees Of the Maine Industrial
School for Girls The County Attorney and
City Solicitor and others were also present
Mr.. Hadock took the ground that the pa
pers on which the girl was committed state nc
offence against the laws by which she can be
deprived Of her liberty, and that that part OF
the statute which authorizes her arrest and
commitment is unconstitutional and void. lie
also CLAIMED that SO much Of the law OF 1873
as relates to the payment OF fees to secure a
| trial by jury is unconstitutional.
| Judge symonds, upon hearing the nature Of
the case thought it best to adjourn the matter
to the April tenn Of the Supreme Court
when the case vii be made up for the July
term OF the Law Court. Meanwhile tho child
was ordered to be returned to her father, who
will have the custody Of her until tho case Il
definitely settled.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
Annatic.

dispatch to the Sunday Herald from Wash
ingtou says:-Kennedy took long row Satur-
day afternoon. he pulled eight miles AT rae
ing pace and came back covered with snow.
His boat looked like long cake of ice He
walks to and frem the boat house, which is
about three and a half miles from his place of
business. He rows but once day, covering
eight miles with hard rowing. He is looking
better now than when ne first started training,
having more color in his face.
Hanlan pulled seven miles on the Potomac
Saturday morning. He did not leave his hotel
III the afternoon because of the heavy snow
and rain storm, which rendered the streets al
most impossible. He has received several
propositions from many towns DESTROYS of hav-
ing race between Hanlan and Wallace Ross
on their respective waters Tonight he re-
ceived the following:
WNNEPEG, Man.. March 81, 1888
Edtrard HaHtdA O0rsmGB, Washington:
Winnipeg solid as per letter; $1,000 for expenses.
Answer Immediately.
Signed T. p. MURRAY
The letter referred to, recently received by
Hanlan from Mr.. Murray, prominent citizen
of Winnipeg, proffered 5000 purse and ex-
penses If the men would row at Winnipeg
Hanlan replied Saturday night that he had
not as yet decided what he would do in the
matter
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
Annual Meeting and Election of Direc-
tors.

The annual meeting of the Merchants Ex-
change was called to order at II o'clock Satur'
day by M. N. Rich, chairman Of the board OF
directors who nominated President Wescott
of the board of trade, as chairman OF the meet
ing.
Mr.. Wescott on assuming the chair, called
for the list OF nominations made at the last
meeting of the board, for directors Of the Mer-
chants Exchange, land the following names
were presented and unanimously elected: M.
N. Rich, William W Thomas, William Allen,
Jr, ii. II. Kurdish, Theodore @. Woodbury..
The superintendent of the Exchange stated
that fifty-six new members have been added
to the list, making the total number OF sub
scribers now 2l7, the largest since 1877. The
increase is largelyvaue to Messrs. j. 3. Wins
low and William G.. Davis of the committee,
and on motion OF Hon. w. W. Thomas, the
thanks of the Exchange were voted to Messrs.
Winslow and Davis.
Captain Winslow responded expressing his
satisfaction at the result of their efforts thus
far. and hoped that the efforts Of all present,
would be directed vigorously towards still
further increasing the membership and infiu-
ence OF the Exchange.
Hon. George Walker spoke of the great I'M
portance of the Exchange as an organization
so we'll calculated to cooperate in the promo
ton OF the business interests of the city. He
said that he was glad to learn that ii was not
to be closed up. but had already shown signs Of
renewed prosperity.
Mr. Blabon expressed himself much pleased
at the increased interest apparent and the inn
provement spoken of by others in the receipt
OF news.
d. w. Nash, Esq. made few remarks ex-
pressive Of the Importance of continuing the
Exchange, and putting it upon better basis.
The meeting wasa very satisfactory and pleas
ant gathering
II was announced that all subscribers and
persons entitled to admission win be at once
furnished with admission tickets for the cur
rent year and none others admitted.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
Personal

Mr.. Thomas Holland, who retired from the
position Of steward at the Falmouth Hotel
Saturday night, to accept similar position at
the Manhattan Hotel, New York city, was
most agreeably surprised Saturday forenoon by
the presentation OF an elegant gold watch
from the employees of the hotel. The watch
was purchased from Messrs. Atwood & Went.
worth.
Mr.. Russells resignation as manager of the
dining hall at the Falmouth, went into effect
yesterday, and Mr.. W. e. Murphy of New
York will succeed him. Mr.. Russell will
establish an elegant cafe on Free street.
NJ. II. Davis viii join Kennedy at Washing
ton in few weeks and train him for his race
with Hanlan.
Henry jackson has been appointed assistant
engineer at City Building, Uice Mr.. Thrasher
appointed policeman.
The many friends of DR.. A. o. Shaw will
regret to learn that he has been seriously III
from another attack of hemorrhage OF the
bowels. They will be glad to know however
that he is now on the mending hand
I. Q. Hersey, Esq, and family go to Old
Point Comfort, Va, to-day Mr.. Hersey's
health is improving.
Rev. N. W. Grover, native of Bethel, has
been engaged to continue his pastorate over
the Congregational church at Colebrook, N.
H., for another year.
Rev. G. ID. Barrows ef San Francisc o
formerly of Lowell, Mass, and a native OF
Fryeburg, has accepted the invitation Of the
Christian Fraternity of Dartsmouth College to
h.
on Sunday evening of Commencement week.
Mr.. III. r. Warren, son of the late DIR. VIM.
Warren Of Gorham, has resigned his position
as principal of the New Hampshire State Nor
NAL School at Plymouth to accept the position
of the Lawrenceyille School of the John @.
Greene foundation at Lawrenceville, N. j., at
large salary.
Gen. Charles Hamlin OF Bangor will deliver
the address before the Grand Army post in
Ellsworth on Memorial Day.
Prof Wesley Webb of Delaware College,
formerly Of Unity, has been elected Grand
Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Lodge OF
Delaware. I. o. G. T.
Mr.. L. A. Moore has rendered his resignation
as captain of Co. +. Capital Guards.
Chief Justice Appleton of Maine, who has
been making visit of several DAYS in our city,
left for his home at Bangor yesterday. He
has been on the Bench Of the Supreme Court
OF Maine for thirty-one years, and during that
period its Chief Justice for "a years, which
position he now fills with pre-eminent ability
and fidelity at the age OF seventy-eight years
1t was the general remark Of all who saw him
here that his mental and physical powers fully
retain their characteristic vigor and that he
gives promise of many more years of service
on the bench OF which for so many years he
has been such a distinguished ornament
Boston journal.
The death of Mr.. Frank Willard, son of e.
G. Willard, one of the leading fish dealers OF
Portland is sincerely regretted by the mem
bers OF the fish trade in this city, several of
whom attended his funeral on Wednesday
last.-Boston Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

Rev. J. F. w. Ware. D. D, Boston.
The Health-Lift is the gradual, easy, COM
plete waking up OF every torpid molecule in
brain, liver and blood, the sending through
and possessing the entire man with new
sense, re-creating him then and there, so that
he turns from his few minutes at his Lift q
new creation.
1t rouses the universal lethargy of the body;
1t sends the stagnant blood to the places nature
intended it for; routs it from its hiding, its
loafing places, and sends it toits duties; it re
moves surplus fat or distributes it; it decreases
the grth of men growing portly, and increases
the girth of the lungs of men growing hollow;
it helps digestion, increases the power and en-
durance of the voice, and sets one up general
ly. IT IS THE BEST OF REST. Rooms POI
Middle Street, Portland, Ne. mch29dd
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
Eaton's Wounds.

Marshal Smith OF Calais went to Truro Fri
day morning to endeavor to arrange with
Eaton's friends to have him voluntarily sur
render. In the event Of a failure the general
government will be asked to demand his sur
render to the Dominion government. Eaton's
wounds. three in number, are more serious
than was anticipated and may end fatally. The
case has attracted the serious attention Of the
State officials and they evidently propose
bringing Eaton TO trial II the mplishment
10 possible II is said that In his flight from
Calais, Herb was driven across the country,
keeping clear OF the large towns, till the Inter
colonial was tapped. The intention was that
he should take an English steamer at Halifax,
and it was while working that way that, over
come by drink and mental worry, he attempted
to shoot himself. II is said that $4,000 were
taken from his person.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

The resignation OF City Marshal Bridges is a
matter of regret. Mr.. Bridges has been con-
nected with the police force of Portland for
nine years. two years as Deputy Marshal and
seven as Marshal During this long period
his services have been very valuable and he
has earned the esteem and confidence of our
citizens. His administration of the police
has been marked by the earnest of every Grim
inal Of consequence, and in some of these
cases success has been achieved only with the
most persistent energy He has endeavored
to faithfully abide by his official oath and he
will retire with the best wishes of all classes Of
| our citizens
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
Howaa- Hilton s. Harris.

The reader will notice In our columns to-day
the advertisement OF the firm of Howes, Hill
ton & Harris, jobbefs of flour and groceries
The new house is composed of the consolidated
firms Of Howes, Hilton & Co., and Harris &
Co.-both houses Of long standing and we'll es.
tablished business reputation in the city and
State, and we have no doubt but that their
well known enterprise and energy will be re-
warded by the patronage of those buyers who
scan the markets closely The membsrssof the
firm have our best wishes for their continued
prosperity.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

secure $l5, 900 from the constant patron OF the
institution, ex-Gov. Coburn of Maine, it is
necessary TO raise an additional $15,000 OF
which $500 Is pledged, but the rest is yet
wanting. This money is not for the college,
but for its three feeders, Waterville, Hebron
and Houlton academies. From every stand
point the outlook OF the college was never so
hopeful and its condition never SO prosperous
as It is today. The occasion was one Of deep
interest TO all those who were present.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

Wednesday evening the Fraternity course OF
dances for the season 1923 closes. There will
be large attendance and everything promises
a social and financial success. The committee
of arrangement, made up entirely Of gentle
men, Judged that ladies without bonnets in
dancing would present an appearance more IN
keeping with dress coats than If they wore the
street costumes usually seen at these parties
But an earnest plea has been sent them for
"bonnets." They cannot find it in their
power to resist the appeal, which will result
undoubtedly in the ladies who attend wearlne
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
M.!l!LLETT&LlTTLE, SIG CONGRESS ST.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
CUMBERLAND, S. S.
MUNIcIpAI, COURT. Cry OF p0I

CUMBERLAND, s. S.
MUNIcIpAL COURT, CITY OF PoRTLAND,l
March 10Th, A. d. 1885,
YFt1M0THY HOMESTEAD. of Portland, in said
n County of Cumberland Plaintiff versus VIII
liam G. Rowe Of Providence IN the State of Rhode
Island defendant Action OF assumpsit on account
annexed TO recover the of Ten Dollars and
twentysix cents (SlO 26) alleged to be due from the
defendant TO the plaintiff according TO the declare
ton in the writ: The writ is dated the thirteenth
Gay Of January, A. ID. 1883 and made returnable
on the fifth day Of February, A. d. 1883, 10 the
said Municipal Court
The ad damnum Twenty dollars 500
ETPON the foregoing it appearing to the court
~ that the said Timothy Homestead is not an
inhabitant of this State, and has no tenant,
agent or attorney in this State, and that
his goods or estate has been attach
ed, II Is ordered by the Court that the Plaintiff
cause the said Timothy Homestead to be notified Of
the tendency OF this suit, by publishing two weeks
successfully in the Portland Daily Press, newspa-
per printed in Portland in the County Of Cumber-
land, an abstract of the writ and declaration and
this order of Court thereon the last publication TO
Court, to be holden at Portland aforesaid, on the
and there in SAID Court appear, and show cause, if
any he has, why judgment should not be rendered
against him and execution issue accordingly.
Attest
EDWIN /. DYER, Recorder.
Abstract OF the writ and declaration and order Of
Court thereon.
Attest;
EDWIN L. DYER, Recorder.
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The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
The Fryepurg Express Case

The Fryeburg Express case is simply this:-
S. w. Fife is agent at that place for the Amer
lean Express Company, and in that capacity
has delivered packages as shipped Some OF
these packages contained liquor. He was in
dicted for liquor selling and the jury brought
in verdict against him. The case goes up on
exceptions, the point being that the agent OF
the company in delivering goods forwarded to
him by the company does not in any sense be-
come party to any sale. He is simply the
agent of the company for the delivery Of the
goods forwarded to the Fryeburg office.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
Death of Charles Il. Smith

The many friends of Mrs f. e. Boothby will
regret to learn the death of her father Mr.
Charles H. Smith, which occurred at his home
in Watervlle, Saturday evening He died Of
pneumonia after an illness of few days. Mr..
Smith was widely known, and by his quiet and
obliging disposition md hearty kindness en-
deared himself to a large circle of friends. He
will be much missed and his loss win be sin.
eerelY regretted by all who knew him.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
Reform school

The committee on Reform School OF the Elk
ecutive Council, consisting Of Messrs. Bolster
Cornish and Locke, will take q trip to MasSa-
chusetts the first of this week to inspect the
reformatory institution in that State 1t is
proposed to introduce new mechanical de-
partment into the school in this State and fur
nish the bu ildings with new and improved
heating appar atus. The object of the commit
tee in visiting the Massachusetts school is to
inspect the best plans in use there and apply
them, if regarded fayorably by the committee
in the improvements to be made at the Maine
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
A New Yacht.

FL. Griffin is building new yacht for
Cant. A. e. Mack Her model is handsome.
She will be constructed of IA inch white
pine plank, "A feet long over all, 10 feet
beam, with two feet o7er-hangiDg Vstern,
an will measure about three tons. she Will
bs itted and furnished in first class shape and
used for pleasure purposes.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

Forty Years Experience of an old
Nurse. MRS. wINSLOw'S SOOTHING
SYRUP is the prescription of one of the best
female physicians and nurses in the United
Suites, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. 1t relieves the child from pain
cures dysentery and diarrh@a, gripping in the
bowels and wind collie. By giving health to
the child it rests the mother. Price Twenty
five Cents bottle. DECD MWS&w1y
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

About 3 o'clock Saturday morning Everett
L. Garland, who was employed nights in the
Maine Central freight yards shifting cars, while
shifting cars caught bis foot between the raj
and guard of car aud before he could release
himself the car ran over him, horribly mang
ling his body. He lived about half an hour
The deceased was about % years Of age anG
lived in Brewer. He had been employed b.
the railroad company about three years.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Special Meeting of the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen.
Benjamin F. Andrews Appointed City
Marshal.

| Al special meeting of the Board of Aldermen
was held Saturday evening. The Mayor said
his object in calling special meeting so near
| " to get the board together for the discussion
of certain matters that were to come up at the
regular meeting. BY doing this the meetings
would be much shortened and thus the big
crowds and bad air would be avoided. He
suggested that after few small matters were
acted on that the board adjourn and meet in
his private room for such discussion.
petition was presented by G. II. Smith
and others, stating that Geo. j. Atus, color
ed man, had received serious injuries at tho
hands of Officer Luther Sterling, and asking
that justice be done and that such steps may
be taken as will bring out the truth. The
Mayor stated that on hearing this complaint OF
Officer Sterling he had sent to the City Physi-
clan to see the man, and found that he had
broken nose and broken rib. Whether it was
done by the officer or not remained to be SEEN
A hearing was ordered in the case, the time to
be appointed by the Mayor.
The following appointments we're made by
the Mayor and confirmed by the board;
Inspector of Petroleum-Samuel d. Lin
coin.
Inspector of Gas Meters B. Swift
Special Policemen without pay-Frederick
u. Runnels at P..& Il. depot; Howard A. Fogg
at Congress Hal and other places of amuse-
ment; j. /. Sanford, Mark Wiggin, at Con-
gress Square church. and Andrew j. Cum
mings at Harrington Block.
The following communication was read by
the Mayor:
March, II, 1888.
Gentlemen,-I hereby tender my resgns-
tion as City Marshal of the City of Portland.
to take effect upon the appointment of my sue
cessor.
Very respectfully.
Your obedient servant,
G. X. BRIDGES.
City Marshal
After reading the communication the Mayor
stated that he should nominate Benjamin F.
Andrews to fill the vacancy, and should de-
clare him confirmed if no objections were
made.
Alderman Meloher asked if the Mayor had
any right to declare this place vacant and APP
point another Marshal without submitting the
matter to the board. He thought the COM
munication was addressed to the board as well
as to the Mayor
The Mayor answered that he understood
there was no vacancy until successor was ap-
pointed
Alderman Winslow suggested that vote be
taken whether or not to accept Marshal
Bridges resignation, and upon a vote being
taken the resignation was declared accepted.
Alderman Hawkes. doubted this vote, and the
yeas and nays were called, the result being 4
yeas and nays in favor of accepting the resig-
nation.
A vote was then taken on the confirming of
Mr.. Andrews, which resulted in 4 yeas and
Maya strictly party vote.
The board then adjourned to the Mayors
room for private session
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

Conductor Pratt OF the Grand Trunk, re-
ports that when his train passed through New
Gloucester at o'clock Friday afternoon, the
old Woodman house was in flames. The house
was owned by Mr.. Pollister and the loss will
probably be about $500 1t was an old land
mark and was built in 1900
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
pea1 Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate have
been recorded
Kinds, Hattie b. Clark aud Lueretia Baker to
Jedediah A. Pratt, land and buildings on New
| bury etreet.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

What Misfortune to disfgure your silver
ware with liquid preparations Of acids when
you can obtain Electro-Silicon, a perfectly
harmless silver polish, of your grocer or drug
gist. Send for sample or 15c. for box. Adj
dress 70 John street, New York.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

DARTIES under the supervision of A. Phillips
& Co. as Managers of the Los Angeles Land
and Emigration Association, Will leave Boston for
California, May 10 and June 20, and viii be fol-
lowed by parties later Dates to be advertised here
after: For full information. address A. Pull
N. apr2-w6w14
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

1t is since the second Of January last, not
July that the sheriffs have made 255 (now 800
seizures of liquors,son which S14oO and costs
have been paid into the Municipal Court, and
twenty cases appealed on which at least $4,000
fines and costs in ali will be paid, and years Of
jail enjoyed besides.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

If cleanliness indeed be next to Goodness,
we know of no one that is doing more to pro-
mote this virtue than James Pyle, through the
Introduction Of his Pearline. ap2d&w1t
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
LIS VI. LIZ LIZ
New YoRK, JAN'y nth, 1881.

The above shows copclusively that "Cleve-
lands Superior" is a strictly pure Cream Of
Tartar Baking Powder. 1t has also been
analysed by Professor johnson of Yale Col
iege; DIR. Genth Of the University of Fennsyl-
vania: President Morton of Stevens Institute;
VIM. M. Habirshaw, +. O. S.. Analyst for the
Chemical Trade of New York, and other emf
nent chemists, all of whom pronounce it abso-
lutely pure and healthful-HaH's Journal OF
Heath.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
I6MpHTHuC6.
At the meeting of Portland Division Sons

At the meeting of Portland Division Sons of
Temperance the following officers were in
stalled Friday for the ensuing term:
W.P. OF. Gledder.
W. A.-Henrietta Whitman.
II. S.-H. 8. Burgess.
AR. S.--Eva g. Phillips
Chap.-Martha e. Greene.
+. Sd. b. Thorndike
Treas.--T. w. Burnham.
COM. r. Sheldon.
Asst Con- BENZ Witham
1. S.-F. e. Rounds.
o. S.--Robert Drew.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
stenmshin Notea.

Chief Officer Ford has been promoted from
the Quebec to the Oregon and later to the
Brooklyn. Chief Officer Hunter goes from
the Brooklyn to the Oregon.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02
The Government Chemist Analyses two
OF the Leading Baking Powders, and
what he finds them made of

/ have examined samples of "Cleveland's
Superior Baking Powder" and "Royal
Baking Powder" purchased by myself In this
city, and find they contain:
"CieyeIand's Superior Baking Powder,
Cream OF Tartar
Bicarbonate Of Soda
Flour
Available carbonc acid gas 1851 per cent
equivalent to 1882 cubic inches OF gas sper or
Of Powder.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

The value of the imports and exports of
merchandise in the customs districts OF Maine
for February is given as follows:
District. Imports. Exports. In Warehouse
Bangor. .......S Sd 622 s 1862
BATH ......... i00,676
passamaqu'dy. 1920 1895 $500
Portland 80. 272, 493 363,o14 59,764
Total -. s375,395 s3Sl.139 sJee,292
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

aIoTrAGE No. ! g Cedar street, in thorough repair
~ within and without; nine rooms good cement
ed cellar and furnace drainage perfect fruit trees
in garden. desirable piece of property; lot 37x119
b. SHAW, 1917 Exchange st. ap2eod2w%
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-02

No medicine chest is completely supplied
till it contains Adamson's Botanic Cough Bal
sam. AL druggists have it. Trial size 10c.