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The Portland daily press., 1872-05-03
NEW YORK.
The NIethodist Book Ce.ccru.

Inc NAetnOuAst BOOK concern.
NEW YORK, May "A report relative to the
affairs of the Methodist Book Concern, made
by Mr.. Gum, who was appointed as an expert
by DR.. Carlton, was made on Monday to the
Book Committee, but voted down. 1t will be
presented to the General Conference. 1t af-
firms that the.original records of the details of
the business of the Concern are incorrect, that
the cash account was not properly kept, and
that the vouchers were loosely preserved and
difficult to find, the result being that the moneys
received and expended are mainly eonjectural
figures that have been charged, and that the
true condition of the Book Concern cannot be
stated in the absence of book-keepers. The
records of the books have not been proved for
several years.
The General Conference.
The Methodist General Conference met at 8
o'clock, Bishop Simpson presiding. Bishop
Ames submitted a report from the Board of
Bishops, suggesting the General Conference ap-
point committee of ministers and laymen to
determine the boundaries of annual conference.
The report was tabled and ordered to be print
ed The lay delegates then presented an adj
dress t. the clerical delegates, congratulatng
the church that lay delegation had been accom-
plished without much acrimonious discussion,
and protesting against any radical change in
the machinery of the church.
Mr.. Curry said he had fought strenuously
against lay delegation, but now that it was
adopted he would .ceept the situation.
o. S. Munsell and John Phillips, ministers,
and d. H. Cooley and d. E. Lanning, laymen,
were elected Assistant Secretaries. Bishop
Jones was detained from conference on account
of an affiiction, and could not tell when the
be ready to present their quadrennial report.
The standing committees were appointed. Adj
journed.
Gov. Hoffman Helps His Friend.
1t is reported that the Governor has appoint
ed a successor to Judge Cardoza. The name is
as yet secret Judges Barnard and McCunn
say they will not resign.
Another Party.
The committee of the Central Workingmens
Union has called National Convention in
New York, the 23d of May, to nominate candi-
dates for President and Vice President. They
lay down as their platform the reduction of the
national debt; maintenance of high tariff
and an unconditional surrender Of the Alaba-
ma claims or war to the knife; the enforcement
of the eight hour law; reduction of the rate
of interest ON money; encouragement of Amer
lean shipbuilding entrustment of mails solely
to American ships; and open and direct sym
pathy with nations struggling against oppres-
sion. All such people they declare will be as
sisted by the workingmen of America at all
hazards The committee profess Republican
principles. No doubt is entertained as to their
intention to nominate Gen. Grant at the con-
vention. s a..i.
Another Judge Impeachcd.
ALBANY, May 2.-Resolutions on the i'm
parchment of Judge Barnard were adopted by
the Assembly to-day and reported to the Senate.
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WASHINGTON.


New York Harber Improvement.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The President has di-
rected Gen. Humphreys and Chief Engineers
Barry, Pierce and Newton in charge of the i'm
provements of New York harbor, to be consti-
tuted Board to examine into and report the
proper method of revising the exterior pier and
bulkhead lines of the harbor of New York and
the Brooklyn side of East River .
No Complaint from Germany.
Information was yesterday received from
Berlin with reference to what has been said
there about the arms investigation by the
American Senate and that no remonstrance has
been made as to our conduct in the sale of arms
and there is no fear that the German govern
ment will revive the subject or make COM
Dlaint
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METEOROLOGICAL.
SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST
TWRNTY-FOUR HOURS.

WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNALl
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c.,
May 1.00A MY
Probabilities barometer will continue
rising over the New England, Middle and South
ing weather will prevail very generally at sta
tions east of Rocky Mountains with westerly to
northerly winds.
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BOY Killed.

NASHUA, N. H., May Edward, Arell
French lad, eight years of age, was Instantly
killed to-day at the Jackson Co. Mills, by be-
ing brought under descending elevator.
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Administrators Sale.

DURSUANT to a licen se from the Judge of Pro-
IL bate for the county of Cumberland, 1 shall offer
for sale at Public Auction the premises Tues
day, the fourteenth day of May, A. ID. 1872 at two
o'clock M, the following described Real Estate be-
longing to VIM. H. Loyejoy, late of Portland deceas-
ed situated on the eastery side of Emery st. in said
Portland, commencing at the southwest corner of
land owned by Chas. Frost thence running southerly
from forty to forty-two feet line with Emery st
thence running easterly parelle line with Spring
street fifty feet to land owned by Henry Cheney;
thence running northerly the dividing line Of land
owned by said Henry Cheney TO land owned by Chas
Frost thence running westerly fifty feet on the d.
yiding line ofland owned by saidChas Frost to the
first mentioned bounds.
The above described lot of land is one of the most
desirable locations that is available in that part of
the town, 1t being portion of corner lot situated
ON line of the horse railroad.
HaB Terms made known at time of sale
CHAS. H. LOVEJOY,
Administrator of Estate of VIM. H. Loyeioy.
r. o. BAILEY a. CO., Auctioneers.
ana law 3U Fri
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They have got new road from Bar Mills
village on the Buxton side to Salmon Falls
along the bank of the river, thus shortening the
distance to Saco.
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United States Circuit Court.

THURsDAY.-Elvina H. Novel; VS.. Calvin Varney
writ of entry, wherein plaintiff claims lot of land
set off on execution for amony. Testimony in pro-
gress
Drew. Copeland-A. A. Strout.
N Hobbs. Webb
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The carpet men seem to take an interest in
the new process of renovating carpets on the
floor by condemning it, but gentleman said
the other day, no wonder, for have worn that
carpet seventeen years and it never looked bet
ter when new than it does now. Have them
renovated and save buying new ones
Office, 16 Market Square,
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CINCINNATI, May 1.-The Convention was
called to order at 1920 o'clock by the Temporal
~ chairman. The chair announced the seats
for the delegates present from Wyoming, Mon
tana and Dakota territories. He also urged
that quiet and order were indispensable to hear
ing in so large hall. He requested everybody
to keep his seat unless he arose to speak and in
the latter case to announce the State of the
sna alor
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Grotesque Tricks & Magic Changes
introduced in the
BRILLIANT HARLEOUINADE

Of this diverting medley of romance and pageantry
frolic and jollity.
These Pantomimes will be performed by artists of
accredited talents, who have been engaged with a
special view to faithful rendering of their varied
geous costumes, and interspersed with fantastic
feats and comical events of graphic interest and
amusing effects. Z
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Municipal Courr.

..s i9 JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-Wison Libby, on search and seizure
process, "Mansion House," paid fine of $50 and
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Du Points Gunpowder.
This undersigned has taken the agency for the sale
of the above Celebrated Pocder, and will furnish all
grades at manufacturers' prices.
Va Guns Sporting Goods and Fishing Tackle con-
stantly on hand at low prices.
G.. l.. BAILEY, As Exchange 81.
HB Sign of the "Golden Rifle" aploeodtf 81
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BY J. 8. BAILEY a. CO., Auctioneers.


Stock, Tools and Furniture at Auction.
DURSUANT to a license from the Hon. j. A.
Il Waterman, Judge of Probate within and for the
County OF Cumberland, shall sell at public auction
on FRIDAY. May 8, 1872 at half ten O'Clock in
the forenoon at the late residence Of Abal A. Cutter
in Saccarappa, the following personal property 70
wit: horses, cows and calf rs hens double and
single harness, and 2-horse wagons and sleds Now
ing machine, hay racks and rake, cutivators, har-
rows farming TOOLS and also 16 barrels potatoes 126
-four barrels, together with the entire household fur
niture
Dated at Saccarappa April 21st, 1872.
N. p. ROBERTS, Administrator.
F. o. BAILEY s. CO., AuctiOneers.
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For Sale, or Exchange.

HOUSE No. So Winter ST., brick, slated root. CO.
mented cellar, any quantity of closet ROOM Nc
ter hard and SOFT Good Barn opening on co,,4 a.
well as yard. Price, fair: Terms Of payment sss as
and but a small amount down P~'Aeiis easy
Or, It may be exchanged fer a l,ttIa lo-ou 49,.
hacing garden, which is the object dasirsd tbonS5
it may De further from the centre Of business Al
,,,o JOHN C. PROCTOR
apiouoWeodsn Real Estate Broker,
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The failure of Mr.. F. Newbegin, Biddeford
grocer, for $4,000 ON Wednesday, is reported.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-03

The SUGAR MARKET.-There has been an
advance of full half cent ON raw sugars within
few days past; and, as a consequence refined
sugars have gone up. They were selling yester-
day at 1890 with prospect of further adj
vance One week ago they sold at 115c. The
opening of lake and river navigation has Great
ed large demand for these sugars, and they
are taken up very quickly from the refneries.
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DISTRICT OF PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH, l
April Is, 1872.

y DISTRICT OF PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH,
April 25, 1872.
Proposnis for supplying the U. g. Marine
Hospital at Portland, with Subsistence
stores, etc., for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1873.
NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals
IN will be received at the U. s. Custom House in
the city of Portland until II o'clock meridian, on
the first Tuesday in June next for the supply of sub
sstence stores for the marine hospital in this Dis
trict.
Forms for proposals and list of the articles to be
furnished can be had on application to this office.
The United States reserves the right to take more
less of the articles named the supply list, and
the Surgeon in charge will be at liberty to reject all
articles which, in his Judgment not of the best
quality and adapted to the use of the Hospital,
purchase any articles in their stead and to charge
the contractor with any excess of cost the
tract prices. The United States the right
reject any all bids, and to accept the proposals for
the whole any portion of the articles enumerated
in the list. l. WASHBURN, JR.,
PCS 2awtjune4 Collector.
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Administrators Sale.


DURSUANT to lcence of the Probate Court for
L the County of Cumberland, to me granted on
the third Tuesday of February A. D., 1872 to make
sale of the estate of Dennis McCarty late of Port
land in said county, deceased, consisting of certain
parcel of land situated in said Portland the north
eastery side of Centre street, and bounded fol-
lows, to wit: Beginning at the southery corner of a
lot of land now, formerly owned by one Mary
Evans, thence running south-easterly said Centre
street twenty feet to stake, thence running
northeastery on parallel line with said Evans land
sixty-nine feet and six inches to land now former
ly owned by heirs of the late Mary Hail. thence run
ming by said Halls land northweseerly to said Evans
land thence by said Evans land southwestery to the
first bound, and subject to mortgage to John Sted-
worthy, for the sum of two hundred dollars, dated
July OATH A. d. 1869. will sell the said real estate
of the said Mccarthy at public auction, the premis-
es in said Portland on the twenty-seventh day of
June, A. D., 1872, at ten O'Clock A. NJ, for the pur-
poses in the license set forth.
The premises will be sold subject to the mortgage
before mentioned.
H. B. CLEAVES,
Admir- of estate of Dennis McCarty deceased
Portland, April 20, A. d., 1872. ap29-1awM
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THE great jubilee about town is caused by
Fitzgerald's return from New York, with fine
and well selected stock of Hamburg Edgings,
Lace Collars, Undersleeves, Hosiery, Gloves,
Ladies' Undergarments, Infants Robes and
Waists. All the novelties in Bustles, Hoop
Skirts and Corsets, in fact, we have splendid
stock which we are offering at our well-known
popular low prices. Do not fail to examine
our stock before buying, it will repay you
WE don't sell the Tycoon Cuffs, we sell the
Cornhill Reversible cloth cover at 20 cts
j. BURLEIGH & Co., SO Middle st.
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PREsENTATIoN.-Mr. James S. Drake, who
for the past five years has been master
mechanic of the Portland and Rochester Rail
road. has been presented with fine slver-ser-
vice by his fellow-employees 1t is OF new pat
tern, satin finish and came from McDuHee s.
Mr.. Drake is about to leave the employ OF the
company, and the gift is very pretty express
sion of respect from his comrades.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-03

CAN testify to the high therapeutical value
of Fellows Compound Syrup of Hypophos-
phites, and consider it deserving of attention by
the profession generally.
AARON ALwARD, M. D.,
Mayor of the City of St. John.
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The CUNDURANGO CONVENTION.

The Organization COmpleted-Appoint-
ment of Committees-PrOtcst of New
York members against n gag-The out
TRACE sustained by the Convention-Long
Session of the Platform Committee-A
Tariff Plank agreed On-RumOr of n
combination between Greeley and Gov.
BrOwn-DOlly Vardcnism ON the Tariff.
The Portland daily press., 1872-05-03

JOB PRNTING.-Every description of Job
Printing executed promptly, and at the lowest
prices, at the Daily PRESS Printing House, 100
Exchange st. WIN. M. MARKS.
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LONDON, May 2-11.3O A. M-Consols at 934 for
money and account.
American Securities firmer-U. S. 5-20's 1862, 9OA;
do 1865, old, 91t; do 1867, 93a; 1O-40s s93.
FRANKFORT, May 2-l1.30 A. M..-United States
5-20's 1852, opened at SO.
PARIS, May 2-11.30 A. M-Rentes 54f. &c. a
LIVERPOOL, May 2-11.00A A. M.-Cotton firm mid
ding uplands II q 11sd; do Orleans III a 11sd sales
10000 bales
LIVERPOOL, May 2-2.3O P. M.-Cotton closed firm !;
Mddling uplands II q lid; do Orleans iii a 11sd
sales $1,000 bales including 900 bales for export and
speculation. Breadstuffs quiet. Pork sos.
LONDON May 2-Evenng.-Calcutta Linseed SIS
Cd. Common Rosin IS Cd.
LIVERPOOL, May 2-Evening.-Bacon 34s Cd for
short rib middles.
HAVANA, May 2.-Sugar is frmer; No 70 Dutch
Standard 104 q 10s reals 4P arrobe.
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AND COMMERCIAL

Foreign Exports.
ST JOHN NIB. Sch G G Jewett-150O bbls -four.
Foreign Imports.
CARDENAS. Brig j H Lane-6O7 hhds 20 tierces
and 40 boxes sugar to M Churchill.
HALIFAX Ms. Steamer Carlotta-1 box and
crates mdse, bag sheep skins to John Porteous; 6
pkgs mdse to Eastern Express Company; and goods
for Canada and Boston.
Receipts by Railroads and Steamboats,.
GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-25O cans milk, HOO bbls
flour, car laths, do match stock, do mowers, II
do corn, do paper, do wheels, do clapboards,
do sundries For Lower Provinces-16O0 bbls -four
cars sundries.
Boston Stock List.
as.. [Sales at auction.]
Boston and Maine Railroad .................. al
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.: >. BAILEY & Co., auctioneers, sold May "a
az merchants Exchange, the schooner T. Il.
simpson OF about 1913 tons to w. H. Preble of
Cranberry Islands for s., $50 cash.
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BIDDE FORD, SACO
AND VICINITY.

1T is half past nine by the Pavilion church
clock
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pr27-d1w&w1t

ADAMsoN's Balsam cures Asthma, Coughs,
Colds, Lung Complaints. Price IS and Is cts.
mr15-T & WY
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AUCTION SALES.

Valuable lot Of Land at Auction.
ON Saturday, May 4th, at P. NJ. we shalloffer the
Invaluable lot Of land ON Cross St., known az the
Thaxter property. Said lot is 80 f. 'front.' running
back SO f. There is a splendid well on the property
This lot is situated Middle St., and the sale
offers fine opportunity for investment. Terms,
&C., made known at sale.
+. o. BAILEY & co., Auctioneers.
apr27td
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MAINE BIBLE SocIETY.-The annual meeting
of this Society for the election of officers was
held last evening The reports of the Libra
rian, Treasurer and Trustees were presented,
which show the affairs of the Society to be in
excellent condition. The bylaws were so
amended that the annual meeting will hereaf-
ter be held on the first Thursday in April
Messrs. s. w. Larrabee, Asa Dalton and W.
H. Hobbs were appointed committee to make
arrangements for the Public Anniversary meet
ing The following officers were chosen: Pres
ident, Rev. w. H. Smaller, DID,; Vice President
Rev. b. II. Bailey; Treasurer, Oliver Gerrish F;
Corresponding Secretary, Rev. Asa Dalton; Re-
cording Secretary, w. III. Hobbs; Auditors,
Edward Gould, M. P. Emery; Trustees, Rev.
T. b. Ripley, S. w. Larrabee, r. III. Hinkley,
Washington Ryan, w. w. Brown, Rev. w. B.
Hayden, n. ID. Curtis, Charles Davis, Rev. M.
H. Williams, H. w. Shaylor, Rev. d. a. Han
naburg Alfred Woodman
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ATTENTION is called to the advertisement of
Albert Dirwanger, who has beautiful collec-
ton of plants and flowers in his conservatory on
North street .f-.5.
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SHOOTING GALLERY, for the practice of rifle
shooting. Open day and evening at No. 229
Congress street, next to City Building
my2-2t*
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ny !. $. BAILEY & co., Auetioneer..

ny j. 3. BAILEY g. CO., Auetioneers.
Assignee's Sale of Real Estate.
THE subscriber will sell at public auction on the
Il 25th day Of May, 1872, at o'clock, p NJ, the
premises, the Real Estate included in the Assign
ment Of Luther j. HILL for the benefit OF credtCors
made Mar 25 1872, viz: lot of land measuring about
100 feet by 40 feet with dwelling house and stable
thereon, being No. 10 Alder Street, Portland.
The property will be sold subject to mortgage OF
1884 and accrued interest," the right of dover Of the
wife Of said Hill in the equity OF redemption, and
taxes for 1871 and 1872.
April %, 1872.
ap25td HENRY @. PEABODY. Assignee.
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ALL those in want of a hot or cold bath
should remember that Smith, No. 100 Exchange
street, is always ready to attend to the wants
of his customers
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the Giant Killer

Which will be truthfully illustrated by correct rep
reservation of the varied and exciting incidents per-
tairing to his famous and romantic legend which
holds enduring position among the poetic fctons
of the past and has been favorie theme of de-
light for the Juvenile world.
THE EVENING performances will conclude with
mirthful PANTOMIMIC EXTRAVAGANZA of
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Sale by Auction.

DURSUANT to license from the Judge of Probate
Il for this county shall on THURSDAY, the
18th ofMay, instant at o'clock, p. NJ. at the Home
stead Of the late Chandler Racket of Deering sell
at public auction the following personal properly be-
longing to said Estate, to wit: All Of the Farming
Tools, also cow, horse and hogs.
GEORGE RACKLEFF, Admir-.
Deering, May 1, 1872.
II. u. BAILEY a. CO., Aucfioneers.
may2-dtd
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r. x. HUNT,
Commission Merchant and AuctiOneer
NO 316 Congress St., will sell every evening large
assortment Of Staple and Fancy Goods
Goods will be sold during the day in lots to suit
purchasers at wholesale prices. Cash advanced on Ii
description OF goods. Consignments not limited.
February IL 1865. diff
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READ A. B. C. b. in another column.

LIGHT English, Scotch and American Fan
cy Cassimeres for suits, in more variety, of a
better quality and in more elegant styles than
can be found elsewhere in the State. Grin
Hawkes. & Co., 29O and 1872 Congress St., OPP
posite the Preble House.
FRENCH Fire Proof Chimneys at Rand &
Thomes's, 2 Deering Block. m3-2t
G. w. GILKEY & Co., corner of Congress and
Preble streets, are drawing DR.. Irish's Ottawa
beer-a delightful summer drink. m3-eod1w
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Boston Stock List.
[Sales at auction.]
~
& New York stock and Money Market

NEW YORK. May 2-Euening-MOney was loaned
as high as per cent, Gold and closed easy at 95
per cent Sterling Exchange quiet at I12s q 112l.-
Loans q a per cent. to fiat, The cleaTings were
S4s,OOO,O00. The Treasury disbursements were $751;
900. The exports, 100000. The Treasury sold
100000 Gold to-day at 112 40i 100 to SIP
Governments steady State bonds quiet Stocks active
and higher, and closing very strong. The greatest
advance was in Pacific Mail Western Union, Union
Pacific, North Western and Rock Island
The following were the clnsino limitations Gov
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There will be meeting of the committee APP
pointed by the City Government and the petit
TONERS in favor of engineers survey of the pro-
posed line of the Portland & Ogdensburg Rail-
road, at the Council Chamber at 81 o'clock this
afternoon. -t
Commissioner w. w Thomas, Jr, has re-
ceived letters announcing that Spring is three
weeks earlier in Aroostook county than last
year. ..
The Carlotta brought 135 passengers from
Halifax yesterday, making about 700 passeng-
ers for the last five trips.
Gen. Geo. L. Beal, the newly appointed PEN
sion Agent, has been qualified and will enter
on the duties of his office on the 18th inst.
The barque Eureka" arrived at New York.
reports that the crew she rescued from the
schooner, as mentioned by us last week, and
thought to be that of the George Deering"
proves to belong to another vessel.
The Portland Light Infantry propose to visit
Rochester, N. H., on the 9Th of July.
The Bowdoin Boat club have purchased a
fifty-feet six cared barge of the Ariel Boat
club of this city for practice boat
"Come into the Warden, Maud" is the way
which musical mammas urge their daughters
to try on their calico dresses. f
A religious conference meeting, under the
auspices of the Portland Fraternity, will be
held at the fraternity rooms, 331 Congress
street. this evening at u o'clock. The public
are invited.
Messrs. F. G. Rich &. Co. have disposed of
the Young Peoples Helper to Messrs. j. w.
Daughaday & Co., Philadelphia, publishers of
the Schoolday Visitor Magazine, into which the
Helper will hereafter be consolidated.
Tomatoes radishes and green peas are in the
market, but folks with small incomes don't eat
'em. rT.E Eat1 --~
d. w. Loveitt, No. 300 Congress street, has
fresh mackerel-fat and handsome.
The Cadets realized $500 from their exhibition
drill at City Hall. They go to Biddeford to-
night Tickets from Portland and return, one
dn1Ia