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The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17
High Street Bridge.


The newspaper war about the High Street
Bridge would be as interesting as that going on
relative to the senatorial question, if 'W. L.
p" whose communications appeared in last
evenings Advertiser, could be induced to
change his mind and continue to write High
Street Bridge letters. He says the communica-
tions heretofore publis he'd, have, as a gen.
eral thing, been written by gentleman repre-
senting the interests of the Eastern Railroad,
though "W. L. p" does not express the opinion
in the above language. ''W. L. p" says:
''We only desire to say that there has been
no disposition on the part of the corporation
constructing the bridge to do other than the
best for all concerned. 1t is impossible to
make so large Improvements as have been
made by the Boston and Maine Railroad in this
city without some person or interest feeling
themselves damaged thereby. In offset there
to it should be considered that the improve
ment has been accomplished without Great
ing complaint at any other point than High
street; and that upon the whole, looking at
Park street and looking at the extension of
York street, which has enabled the City Coun-
Gil to arrange convenient overhead bridge to
Cape Elizabeth, the general result will be that
the City Council, acting in connection with the
railroads, have secured great advantages for the
city. We trust these considerations will not be
shut from view by any er parte and prejudiced
statements, though showered upon the news
paper press by the score"
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17
Business Notes,

The Mechanic Falls Rife Co., is unable to fill
orders for their patent rifles, which are meeting
with rapid sale.
locomotives, 1853 passenger cars, 2O7 baggage
cars, 6O23 freight cars, and 1000 National Dis
patch freight cars
In Jerusalem Township, Eustis, and the
Dead River region, also in Rangely, about the
usual quantity of lumber will be cut, A vast
quantity of logs, ties and poles lying in the
Carrabassett stream above Kingfeld owned by
the Franklin Lumber Company Of Boston, are
by the dry season and no fall rains yet in the
stream. In spite of this, however, the compa-
ny intend to cut as usual this winter, and
already they have gang of about fifteen men
to work on the stream, repairing dams, making
roads, landings, and repairing camp for the
winter campaign. A. Toothaker & Co., of
Phillips intend getting out large quantity of
lumber in Rangely and vicinity.
Mr.. j. M. Cook of Auburn, manufactures
about twelve tons Of hard soap per year,
and eighty barrels of soft soap per month. He
intends to enlarge his business the coming
year.
NAhs AuuiSOu Oludii Is Misunderstanding SuAt
bosoms in Auburn. He has made 1000 dozens
the past year in a patent style invented by him.
SELF He intends largely to increase his bu ST.
ness the next season.
A. Cushman & Co., are putting waterpipes
into their shoe factory, for fire extinguishing as
we'll as for other purposes.
c. E. Taylor & Co.. have been forwarding
from two to three carloads per day Sof granite
from the Dodlin quarries at Norridgewock, for
the railroad bridge at Waterville.
The Worumbo Manufacturing Company at
Lisbon Falls are running their mill on full
time and their goods sell as fast as manufact
ured.
1t is stated that the Grand Trund will give
Auburn and Lewiston close connections with
Oxford county as soon as the telegraph line is
extended along the L. & A. branch.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

The MUsEUM-The audience at the Museum
last night was only fair. Red lights, steam
boat explosions, desperate combats with glitter
ing kniyes and general din and confusion
are wanted to draw. The Octoroon furnished
all these and therefore secured crowded houses;
the Hunchback don't and therefore there is no
rush-such is the state Of the drama in this
locality The Hunchback is a play which
must depend upon good acting to make it a
success, and on the whole the manner in which
it was brought out last night is credtable to
the Museum Company. Miss Isadora Cameron
sustains the part of Julia, the principal one in
the play, and one which, while it permits album
dant opportunity for the display of passionate
acting, is, at the same time, one which poor
actress would surely spoil. Her success last
night attests her merit as a conscientious and
pains-taking actress. Her sister, Miss Victoria
Cameron, made a decided hit as Helen and
in the scene when she makes love to her cousin
both her acting and that of Mr.. Calder was
warmly applauded.
Mr.. Bartlett sustains the role OF Master Wal
ter with excellent success. Mr.. Bascomb was
fair as Sir Thomas Clifford, though he is bet
ter better adapted to parts similar to that sus
| tanned by him in the Octo room. Mr.. Lonsdale's
voice seemed tie be in a bad state, and it was al
most impossible TO understand a word he said
The others do not call for special mention.
The play will be repeated tonight and should
have full house.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

IMPORTANT TO INsURERs.-The old and sub
stantial CONTINENTAL FIRE INSURANCE Co
of New York has recently adopted new
feature providing that its stockholders shall not
receive more than seven per cent annual
dividends, all the surplus being reserved to pro-
vide for the better security of its policy-hoders
in case of large CONGREGATIONS. Besides this, it
issues policies participating in the profits, if
any. These are advantages highly favorable to
the assured, hence those wanting insurance on
their dwellings or other property for term
of years will find it for their advantage to call
on Messrs w. D. Little & Co., agents for this
frst-class company, its capital being 81 600 900,
with surplus of $l,5OO, 900 over its capital.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

THE WEATHER. - The following is the
weather record of yesterday as reported by
Serg't. Thornett, in charge of the signal
station, U. S. A., in this city:
Mean Barometer-30.4o4.
Mean Thermometer-37o6.
Mean Relative Humidity-63.50 per cent.
Rainfall-Q of an inch.
Prevailing Wind-N.
Maximum Velocity-12 miles per hour.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

STEAMER ARRIvAL.-The Caspian, Ctptain
Trocks, the first steamship of the Allan line,
arrived at this port about clock yesterday af
ternoon. She sailed from Liverpool the 9th
inst. She brings % cabin and SO Storage pas
sengers. The officers report very pleasant
passage for this season of the year. The Men.
nonites didn't come, as was expected, but viii
arrive on the next steamer There was large
crowd on the wharf on the ships arrival
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

The city engineer has drawn a plan for the
amelioration of the High street grade, and the
street committee are considering it.
The wood lot on Newbury street is to be en-
closed with fence and the vendors of wood
will have to take their stand elsewhere.
Yesterday was a real fall day-cold in the
morning, but very pleasant in the afternoon.
The Allan mail steamer Sarmatian from
Quebec arrived at Liverpool yesterday.
The office of the Allan line on India street
has been repainted and generally fixed up for
the winters business.
The dredging in the harbor this season near
the English steamers wharves has done deal
of good. Now the largest steamers can come
in at low water.
The new ship Joseph S. Spinney, 1888 tons,
arrived in the harbor yesterday afternoon from
Thomaston. She goes into the dry dock to be
coppered and will then go to Callao in bal
last.
At the Supreme Court on the 9th inst, Mrs.
Fanny S. Varney of this city was granted di
vorce from VIM. ii. Varney.
The ladies of the First Parish church have
contributed 1926 to furnish room in the In
dustrial School for Girls. Who comes next in
Portland? We understand other churches in
the state are moving in the matter.
In view of the large increase of business be-
tween this port and Pembroke, the fine schoon-
er Alice Dean, has been put on the packet line
to run in connection with the schooner Gazelle.
Capt Gardiner leaves the Gazelle and takes
command of the Alice Deane, and Capt
Leighton takes charge of the Gazelle.
The entertainment and levee at Congress
street M. E. church met with such success,
that repetition will be given this evening,
with additional attractions.
A large party of ladies and gentlemen who
came from Thomaston on the new ship yester-
day. are at the Preble. They attended the
Museum last evening.
The new Grand Trunk wharves will not be
used by the Allan steamers, unless the old
wharves are crowded with freight.
If any of our country contemporaries have
use for first class printer, competent to take
entire charge, the services of such workman
can be obtained, at reasonable rates, by adj
dressing Printer" this Office.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

MARTHA WASHINGTON SoCIETY.-We un-
derstand that this well-known and popular be-
nevolent association intend to have sale of
fancy articles and refreshments in the Recep-
ton Room, City Hall, next Friday evening.
These annual occasions are always successful.
The society takes rank among the best tof our
charitable institutions. 1t is now in want
of means, just as winter, with its usual suffer-
ings, is upon us. Let us all help in this emer-
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

WARDS OPERA HoUsE.--Another good
house last evening at Wards. A good bill
was presented and well received. The Hus-
sey's are good ON the trapeze and horizontal
bar. The musical sketch of ''Tricks in Love"
is well put on. Miss Blanche Selwyn is big
card and will take for some time. The Aims
leys are good in their songs and dances. The
entertainment closed with the farce o. "Four
Sisters" This bill deserves end doubtless will
draw full houses each evening.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

GRAND BALL.--This evening the uphols-
terers of our city give grand ball at Lancas-
ter Hail. The committee have done everything
in their power to make this occasion a grand
success. The music will be first class. A
large number of tickets have been sold.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

AccDENTs-Last Thursday afternoon about
six o'clock four men were running hand-car
on the Maine Central, near Libby's Corner,
when the coat of one of them named Sewall
Mountfort caught in the crank, and he was
thrown on to the track in front of the car. The
car at the time was on down grade, and had
on about 1900 weight of iron, and so great was
the force with which it struck the man that it
was thrown completely from the track. Mr..
Mountfort was taken up, unconscious, and
carried to his house near by, and DR.. True was
summoned. The doctor ascertained that there
were no bones broken, but that the man had
received severe shock. Yesterday he was
quite comfortable while he remained perfectly
quiet, but the least movement would cause the
most excruciating pain. His spinal column is
injured, ard it will probably be some time be-
fore he RECEIVERS. Mr.. Mountfort is a man about
twenty seven years of age, and has wife and
one child.
On Friday last Mr. Peter Elder, we'll known
carpenter and builder of this city, while at
work upon the roof of house on Green street,
fell through scuttle of the same, sustaining
severe injuries to his back, arms and right foot.
It was narrow escape from death. Mr.. Elder
is doing quite we'll at present.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

THERE will be no parting there,-Not if your
hair continues to fall as it does now. Get
without delay bottle of Bearine, dress your
hair often with it. Bearine stops the hair from
falling off and assists nature restore Its natural
vigor Every druggist sells it. nov11daw1w
The best place to buy clothing is at Bur-
leigh's SO Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

of the City Council an order was passed direct
ing the Committee on Public instruction to
'examine into all matters relating to the con-
troll and management of our schools. and re
port what special legislation, if any, is neces-
sary to secure the most efficient supervision
thereof" Last evening the committee held a
preliminary meeting, at which it was voted to
invite such parties as are interested in this inn
portant matter to be present at meeting of the
Committee at the Mayors Office Monday even
ing, Nov. 23d, at u o'clock, and give their
views on the subject.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

4 POLICE NoTEs.-Oficers Burnham and Mer-
Ill Harvested a young man yesterday on suspi-
ciuusef stealing a can of milk.
h016kHrs jackson and Miles arrested man
In lsisewn house in Rumery's block on Fore
street, last night, who was drunk and making
a general disturbance. He was released from
the work house a few hours before. .-
A number of young men on Centre street
went into the house and insulted the family,
when the inmates attempted to put them out
and they showed fight, and officers Hicks, Han
son, Very and Slower were called and arrested
them.
Officer Barbour arrested an insane man,
named Stanley, from Porter, on the street last
evening.
There were the usual number of dodgers last
night-twenty-four
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

A. 7. Denison, esq.,, of Mechanic Falls will
sail on the 21st inst, from Liverpool for New
York. He has travelled through England,
France and Germany.
Capt Trocks of the Caspian is at the Fal-
month
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

TRAMPs.-There is large number of vaga a.
bonds wandering through this state. Every
night the police station in this city contains
from ten to thirty men who either cannot get
work or do not want it. Probably the majority
of them belong to the latter class The au-
thorities in other cities in New England have
sent word to the marshal here, asking that
such characters be merely furnished with lodg-
ing, but not fed, hoping in this way to drive
them to work. But this does not seem to have
the desired effect as the numbers increase
every week. Doubtless, some men come into
the station from sheer necessity, who would
gladly work if they could get anything to do,
but the majority of the dodgers do not want
work, but make it point to live on one city
or town as long as possible and then so to the
next. The other night gentleman from YER
mont happened into the lodging room. and
made the remark that there was work to do
upon the Ogdensburg road. DO you suppose
that would work with shovel?" exclaimed
one of the men. This remark is sufficient to
show the character of most of the dodgers.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

FREE STREET CHURCH.-The Free street
choir have been re-engaged for the ensuing
year. MIR. c. K. HAYES, soprano; Miss Hattie
Weeks, contralto; Mr.. Stetson, tenor; Mr..
Ramaale, bass; e. X. Halves, organst and
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

PORTLAND CADETS. The Portland Cadets
will hold their first sociab.e of the season in
Grand Army Hall, tonight. Relatives and
friends are invited, as Chandler will be there
with quick music
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-The temperance
meeting at Allen Mission, last evening, vas
one of the most enthusiastic yet held. Anoth-
er will be held at the same place this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

A WORD OF THANKS IS DUE 10 the botanist
who first discovered the virtues of the Qatsllaya
iSaponaria, or Soap Tree of Chill. The wonder
full cleasing and purifying property of its Bark
unrivalled efficacy as preservative of the
teeth. ! no16d&Cw1w
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

STEAMER Chesapeake will leave for New
York this afternoon at o'clock
ATTENTION! All members of the P. L. I.
are requested to be at the Company's Armory
tonight to sign the payroll for last muster.
CAPT. JESSE T. REYNOLDS,
Candle Co
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17
Superior Court,

OCTOBER CIVIL TERM, 1874, sYMONDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
MoNDAY.-John F. Randall ct ais, vs.. Charles
Smith, Assumpsit to recover damages for an alleged
breach of contract for tie nondelvery of cargo Of
coal. On trial.
B. d. Verrill for plaintiffs.
Strout & Gage for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Steamer Chesapeake.
Attenti0n-P. l.. L.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Piano at home.
DR.. Kenison-U. S. Hotel.
TO Let-Tenement.
Five Horses.
Carriages Stored-C.tD. Miller.
Allan Line.
For Sale-Valuable Property.
For Sale or Rent-House.
Wanted-Special Partner.
For Reinforcement.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17
Judicial Court.

JUDGE VIRGIN PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.-Elizabeth Penney VS.. Milton Kicker ct
ux. Action of replevin for bedding and clolhes De-
fence, lein claim. Judgment for return.
O'Donnell for plaintiff.
G. W. Verrill for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17
DIED.

In this city, Nov. IA, of cancer, Miss Grace Will
liams, formerly OF Lewiston.
In this city, Nov. 16, Mr.. David Bailey, aged 81
years months
Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at q o'clk,
at No. 127 Pearl street. Burial at convenience Of
the family.
In Deering, Nov. Is. Mrs. Mary N. Libby.
Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock,
at the residence of G. L. Knight. Friends and rea-
tives are invited to attend.
In East Otisfeld, Nov. 8, Mr.. James Chase, aged
70 years,-fOrmerly of Portland.
In Kennebunkport, Nov 49, Mrs. Julia W., wife
OF s.. Mitchell Deshon, and daughter Of Thomas G.
Bartlett of Eliot, aged 3S years.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

WE have some extra bargains in parlor suits
and walnut chamber SETS We can show the
largest aud best stock of furniture in Maine.
Geo. A. Whitney g. Co. No. 46 Exchange st.
nol3d2w
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

PRINTING of every description exc.
cuted at This Oalces
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17
MARRIED..

In Cape Elizabeth, Nov. Is. by Rev. B. F. Pritch-
ard, Walter c. Sweetsir and Miss Sadie A. Robinson,
both of Cape Elizabeth.
In Saccarappa, Nov. Z, by Rev. H. Whitcher, Eu-
gene Rich and Miss Almeda Cram, both OF west
brook.
In Skowhegan, Nov 8, Columbus Burrll OF Fair
field and Miss Mary L. Hanson of Benton.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

Oct O. lat 50 80 s. Ion II 95 E. ship Elcano, Brown,
from Calcutta for New York. Ef&s4
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-17

At Hong Kong 5th ut, ship Lathly Rich, Mitchell,
for New York.
Calcutta-Sld I'm Saugor 18th ult, barque Vesuvius,
Keazer, Boston. 40
Ar at Goree Sept II, brig Orbit, Nash, Boston, to
load fot Marseiles
Ar at Malaga 21st ult, sch Kocheko, johnson, from
Jabea.
Sid FIN Cadiz - inst, sch Ella M Storer, Walls, for
Boston.
Ar at Cardiff 14th inst, barque Josephine Martin,
Pickett Havre.
At Callao 25th ult ship Geo M Adams, Manson,
from Rio Janero ar oath.
SID 2Ist ult, ship Andrew johnson, O'Bren, Labos
Islands.
Sid FIN Liverpool 18th inst, ship Lady Blessington,
Brown, San Francisco barque Augustine Kobbe,
Ames, United States.
Sid I'm Gonaives 23d ult, sch Brave. Foss, Boston.
Ar at Matanzas 9th, brig Ponvert, Parker. Pictou.
Ar at Nassau. MP 18th ult, sch Carrie Bonnell,
Pinkham, New York, land cid goth for Baracoa.l
At Bermuda '28tn ult. Matte RUSSELL York,
ballasting; sch Adeliza Huntley tor Antigua repg;
and others.
SPOKEN.
Oct @ lat 50 80 s. lon II % E, ship Elcano Brown,
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-13

r. l.. TILpEN, foreman Of tho hide
pendent office and one of tho best known,
printers in Nevada called in TO see US
last night.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-13
Horses and Mules Killed on sho v.
IT X. Il

From the Virginia CI.roaicir Of last
evening we learn the following raiticu-
lars of an unavoidable slaughter Ct
horses and mules on the '. K 1. Ran
way: Last night, few minutes after II
O'Clock. the passenger Il: n from TINS
city to Reno ran into Il drove Of bC:ses
a. . phir Creek. II short distance beyond
Frauktowu. The train WAS s"luS at
full speed at the time. and made mar
row escape from being thrown OH the
track. The horses were near the mouth
of the bridge that spans the creek, and
becoming frightened by the approach Of
the engine, they ian upon the trestle-
work. The openings between the TIM
bers were not wide enough to aI!o" them
to fall through, ard they lay struggling
when the locomotive dashed IN upon
them. Two of them were crushed TO
pieces under the wheels of tle engine,
and two others, badly crippled, ".4e
carried upon the pilot "a distance OF =
| quarter Of mile. When the tram was
stopped it WAS found that several others
were so seriously injured that It w"S de-
cided it would be a work o. mercy to
kill them on the spot. One "'S snot,
| and the sufferincs OF two others were
| Terminated by knocking them IN the
| head with IA Ak. In all seven horses
and two males were killed by the atrI-
| dent. The road Is not fenced, and
! horses and cattle often lie down or the
| track or spring upon II IS tie tram APP
! proaches, and no caution on the raft OF
the engineer can prevent casualties.
The passengers last night were not
alarmed in fact many were not aware
of What had occurred; but 1t Was almost
miraculous that the train was not thrown
entirely off the track with great loss OF
life. Often a single COW is sufficient to
overthrow an engine going at full! speed
but last night ten or twelve animals
were run into aud two or three ground
to pieces beneath the train, aud the Jar
was so slight that it was scarcely ieit oy
the passengers" The Chronicle is
wrong in stating that the road is not
fenced. II is fenced, very securely all
the way through Washos county.
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Belchor.

The fall in the Stock list price of
Delcher, during the past few days is
partly explained by the following,
which we clip from the Gold Hill
Ee,rs OF last evening, as follows:
"Belcher is laboriug under difficulties,
owing to the recent destruction OF the
air shaft by fire. Il is now decided,
however, to try and recover the shalt,
if pos>ibi instead of sinking he"
one, a, WAS proposed. With tins view
the shaft is being flied in with waste
and when this IL done the re oIUhiu.
aud rc-tim boring Of II viii be 70 COM
mCuced. Filling il in VIII eHFe! ali
foul Eases and prevent any tUr,"er
catlmE, - that the TO iinthc'inE 'aH
Progress vi.h safety. MvalW III ui"
j. BEN. extracted from those POINTS IN
the uiIur - here II can be dune 10 tHc
best advantage, bat rru>pe ting at the
luwrs. levels has necessarily To- tie de
f.rgeI or considerably iuteT!c1ci Wih
present, hy reason Of hear ami lack
of p.0uer Ventilation. II VIII lie u
cuuiie Of mou'hS ur s. lctur" IA"
mfne viii tie in &, good coi'dti."h as
~ As before the Ggst. UrJ"n e! it:o ar
= matt. The had vCntIia,!"E a course
extends 10 ANA somewhat ate t. the
Crown foiil which CONNECTS villa L.
EApLL's majority FIX Snort term
Judge will he between four AuLd.e'i an.
L
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-13

OPHIR This mine, which has way
Of making more excitements than aEy
other on the whole list of stocks comes
in for the following mention in tLo
mining resume Of last evenings Gold
Hill Ncus: There is 10 particular
change to report Of the ere breasts On
the l33)-foot lry>l. Sinking the "ln2-
n south cross-cut No. 2; on the 1863
foot level, il making fine progress, the
bottom still in rich ore. The Gre breasts
On the 1f65-ioot level, ore opening out
sp,endialy with still greater PROMISES Of
.velonemauts ahead. The bottom Of
the south wine on the 14G5foot level,
near The south line. is still in rich orc.
also the face # the east cross-cCt near
thv same point. The new air compress
scr is working fiuely. and tie cir pipes
have bsen extended DOM to the 100
foot level. Clearing cat and repairing
the main south Drift on that level, PR
paratory to commence prosecuting Will
r. commenced in a day or two more.
The Weld for last month reached $780,
O10. which amount viii probably be
greatly iucreaaed by the run OF the pre-
sent month.
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DIED.

In Csr-,n City, Eoyfinbs- y. 1874, Emma
Eliza, dang ate: Of ar. ana ii IS. hshoy. 10 Il
on, month.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-13

THE AEIoAs: had meeting and a
preparatory sing, last night. Their
Concert which is TO take place on
Thursday evening next at the Carson
Theater will DO splendid treat.