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New-York tribune., 1874-05-05
A CHURCH CLUB PLANNED.

A meeting of ministers and laymen was held
last evening in the Sundaychool OF the Calvary
Protestant Episcopal Church. for the purpose OF
izng an association for the maintenance OF church
reading room as a center Of church union. ChiefJus-
tce Shea presided and after considerable discussion
concerning the exact character which the proposed
ganizaton should assume, committee Of six was ap-
pointed consisting OF tho Hon. James Emott, the Hon.
Henry i. Rowland, Francis Hail. Appleton Morgan,
John d. Jones' and ChiefJusce Shea, TO report at fu-
ture meeting a plan for permanent organization The
expression Of the meeting that there should be
"Church Club" by which reading and lunch room may
be sustained for the accommodation OF ministers In and
out OF the city, where they meet for social
poses but that should undertake any part OF the
church work which already provided for. Eceesiast
cal clubs somewhat similar 10 the one proposed already
exist in Philadelphia, Boston, and other cities, and
Thought 10 be very successful Although these sup
ported by subscriptions the Reu. Dr. Potter and Others
expressed the opinion that the one here must be self
New-York tribune., 1874-05-05
BRUISING THEMSELVES ON TIE FACTS.
From The sprtnaaeu RepuBhean. Mau l.

From The Springfield RspubIiedn Nay
Administration Senators should have long
memories. The remarkable debate OF tuesday has
probably suggested 10 good many persons rereading
OF the stll remarkable debate OF March TO- Is7I
II is true, as Mr. Howe now that hesand several
other spokesmen OF the caucus attempted TO mt the
displacement Of Charles Sumner from his Charmanship
upon the ground OF unsatisfactory "p8rsOugl relations
with the President aud Mr. Fish. They asserted that
these relations OF kind TO make ths
desirable, II not unavoidable, for the proper transac-
tOn OF the public business Mr.. Sumner denied
this Oh the spot aud with emphasis; issue OF yeracity
was thus raised about which do care at this time
TO say anything further 1t Is also true as Mr. Howe
says that he protested In 1871 against the theory
that the Santo Domingo business had anything 10 do
with the displacement H0 ud do that. Last TIesday
lie renewed that OLD protest and denial Yet on the day
when he first uttered 1t, Henry Wilson then Senator
from Massachusetts, said TO the Senate and the country
AT the commencement OF the last an effort was
made TO change the Committee FOre gn Relations be-
cause that Committee opposed the acquisition OF Santo
Domingo. Some OF US remember why and
how 1t was defeated. Sir. tlo truth is, and
everybody knows 1t, and q is useless for the
senator from Wisconsin Nir HOWc) or any
other senator TO deny It, that this proposition TO
now my colleague grows out Of the Santo Domingo
Dasile 80. MI Wilson was an Administration Senator
,~auVus ~ 9elDerauons He had listened TO the discus
s iiI hheW whereof he affirmed. The fact H. that
r 80 ~ i1 committed very shabby action, three
"-V lhts spring, from very shabby motives and ia
very shhpDy way Some OF them ar. NOW heartily
a'heu OF H. ana the Tact does them great credit But
tH'5 must no. tduper with tue truth OF history That
Is HO' peInIaSlD4c' even 10 the repeutant
New-York tribune., 1874-05-05
A NEW GERMAN STEAMSHIP IN PORT.

The steamship Neckar, belonging TO the
North German Lloyd Steamship Company, arrived at
this port for the first Sunday. She experienced
head winds heavy weather during nearly the entire
passage, and YET completed the voyage from
Bremen to New-York in III days. The Neckar
ia an iron steamship OF 1921 tons burden,
and was built on Clyde at expense Of s5O00oo
She is 35 feet long ALL 40 feet wide in beam, and
her hold 33 inches deep She is furnished with
compound engines OF 2SOO horsepower. The cylinders
are O4 and 62 inches in diameter and the piston has
stroke Of 81 inches. The steamer has 10 large boilers
and she divided into seven watereht compartments.
The Neckar will be commanded by Capt. j. 9. Meyer.
the Commodore OF the North German Lloyd, aud for
merly commander Of the Rhen. she will sail for Bre-
men Saturday next with full cargo and large list
o cabin
New-York tribune., 1874-05-05
SPECIE PAYMENTS IN TWELVE MONTHS.
AN ADVOCATE OF 36JS THINKS THAT GOLD STAND
ARD MIGHT BE RESTORED IN A YEAR.

AN ADVOCATE OF 3GJS THINKS THAT GOLD STAND
ARD MIGHT BE RESTORED IN A YEAR.
To the Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: In all the discussions regarding paper
currency have none susge sting feasible plan ioi
bringing It up to specie standard Now, as deem TIM
most important part OF the subject, although long re-
tired from all commercial pursuits, have nevertheless
given the matter much thought. From al eau gather
the great mass Of the people do not want intaon ou'
are satisfied with the present amount, say s70Ocoh
but all wish this brought up to The specie stahr
ard They cannot understand, however, why they
should be taxed the large OF over s2oOOOOO annr
ally in gold to pay rich capitalists possessing GOV
ernment bondsthis amount for the privilege they nave
OF issuing currency for thoir indebtedness, maAins
half this currency milo the Government can Issue tAs
whole and save them from paying thus enormous TAX.
l. Pay OF with legal tenders All the Dohus no" Leu
security for the National bank Issues Tue latter should
be retired and the national other incorporated
hanks he made carry their business as lnulNIuA
bankers do ana the Government have NO more ~ %
with ono than the other. 80,
I Make the legal tenders read follows; Tho United
States of America Is indebted 10 bearer y, which
they viii on demand in sos gold dbearnS interest
bonds having 1fty years 10 run.
Ill Retain ali specie received at customs until there
is accumulated oneh OF the legal tender issue Ia cir
cuaton This with the stoppage OF the annual SUN now
would enable the Government 10 pay out gold FOR
duties, and for any other legitimate purpose
shed monthly, and all excess OF gold beyond the one
NTH Of such amount should Oe sold TO tue highest od
der payable IN the 65 bonds aud these et aside FOR
sinking fund 10 pay them OH.
Y. Pay more hvewentes until legal tenders arr at
par until the necessities OF trade induce tho holders
thereof To receive thcm in payment at par.
Under tins plau the country will have u uniform paper
currency with specie standard, long tho large
bearing bonds are OUT after which the mines oi
olusivoly. FARMER L.
PerlA Asbov n. j.. April 20. Is71
New-York tribune., 1874-05-05

a citizen oil Nmcennes, Ind, bears the good
name Qor dry time) OF Welcome Sprinkle
The people of Princeton, Ind. ara distressed
buffalo gnats" 1i ee""
A plague of cotton caterpillars is said TO be
oretold in Georgia by the OF large numbers
OF small white fiies. NN H"hi''
New-York tribune., 1874-05-05

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William H. Vanderbilt, Augustus SChell, l.. d. WOrces
ter and Eugene " Robinson left the city Yesterday in
special car for Cleveland 70 attend the Lake shore eec
uOn, which will take place in that city tomorrow.
meeting of the first mortgage bOndhOlders only, OF
TIE NewNO Ork and OswegO Midland Railroad has been
called for Friday, the 6th inst at Cooper Institute
Room No. a. at p. M, to hear the report of the
trustees. II is not improbable that Mr. Hewitt will
tire from his and rksome duties after the pre-
sentatOn OF the report.
New-York tribune., 1874-05-05

The Assistant Aldermen met at 800 p. ~, Joseph p
strack, President, in the chair. The Committee ap-
pointed tender the honOrs Of the city to Sir Lampden
Lorraine reported their action and presented bill Of
Sl,Gs2 mainly for rofre shments.
The chairman announced that he had made the follow
ing changes in Committees Alderman WisneP takes
the place OF Alderman Brooks III the Committee on
Ordinances, and Alderman Brooks that Of Alderman
Wlsner in the Committee on Streets
New-York tribune., 1874-05-05
A DECLINE IN STOCKS.

ADVANTAGE TAKEN or FACTS AND RUMoRs By TIE
BEARS.
ODeratiOns on the Stock Exchange opened
under a sharp attack OF the bears" yesterday morn
Ing and the lrst prices were per below the
mill was set IN active operation and various unfayora-
bic theories were deduced from current events Among
the things thus taken advantage Of the announce
ment that tho Treasury will sell S5o0O,COO gold
during the month, s1,5lOeoO on the first and
third Thursday, and sl0JOOoJ on the second and
fourth Thursday This regarded as III direct
violation OF the policy expressed by the President in his
veto message which favored the retention Of the con
The Erie's prospective relations 10 the Atlantic and
Great Western Railroad, and the action OF Wisconsin
with respect TO the railroads running through that State,
all combined to depress prices. These latter circum
stances, however, were not significant and
had it not been for the persistent hammer
ing Of the "bears" there would have been
nothing OF importance TO chronicle.
Russell Sage and v. A. Cowdrey. the principal resi-
dent directors OF the Milwaukee and ST Paul Railroad.
reported that their adyces from Wisconsin indicated
that there not the slightest prospect OF trouble, al
though the railroads continued 10 charge the regular
freights Under the law the Governor viii
probably line the companies and they Will refuse to
pay the fine, which will carry the matter
10 the courts. il Will probably be appealed from
time to timo either by the State the rail-
road cOmplnes until II reaches the United States SUI
prene Court. The railroad companies have taken the
opinions of such legal authorities as MessTs. Evarts,
ReverIy Johnson, L. RockwoOd Hoar each an exAttor
uey General of the United States, and eXJusce Of the
Supreme Court Curtis, who agree that the Wisconsin
legislation referred to cannot stand for day after 1t
fairy gets before the courts They say that similar
law has been operation for two years in Illinois, and
the traffic OF their road they submit the following
Jan ! to Mar. 81,
mil
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-06-06
RUBBER HOSE

You who have the privilege of
using RUBBER HOSE for luxury
or necessity i'm preventing dust,
watering gardens or lawns and ex-
tmguishins fires, please remember
that we propose to supply the de-
mand for 3-ply hydranf RUBBER
HOSE ut prices from l2c per foot
upward i'm any length you reauire.
Our best H0& e, like our best II UR.
kEk MACHINE Betting and
RUBBER STEAM PACKING, is
made from new Rubber, and the
Hose has a pure Rubber lining,
which makes il durable and is
warranted to stand IS pounds to
the square inch. Most RUBRER
HOSE. RUBBER Betting and
RUBBER STEAM PACKING, &C..
is made TO save exDensej from
the grindings OF Old Rubber Boots,
shoes, Car springs, &c, which be,
ing lifelcss stuff allows the water
TO penetrate the lining of the Hose
into the cloth and soon becomes
rotten and worthless. Hence moth
ing but "a pure Gum lining i'm Hose
is OF much value whether subject to
pressure Or not. Our brass COUP
llHgs securely attached soc per set.
StOpcOck, l.50 each. hut few per.
sons will use the common style of
Pipe after once seeing HALLS PA
TENT uoo COMBINATION HOSE
PIPE, with which you can pro.
duce either "A solid stream or
sprinkler by a simple turn Of the
StOpcOck. Phase call and examine
these Hose Pipes even if you do
not wish to purchase, at HALLS
WATEKPR ROOFING AND RUB
BEK WAREHOUSE, MIDDLE
STREET., UNDER FALMOUTH
HOTEL.
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TERMS $500 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE

pressiveness and grandeur in this multitude
nous gathering from all quarters of our coun-
Try and OF the world" This is true, but as
the volume shows, this was not merely won
derlul gathering. 1t grappled with the great
problems which are prominent in the thoughts
ol men at the present day. ''Reason and
an'n'" primitive man and Revelation"
oosmogony and the Bible," ''The Gospel
ana Philosophy 'Darwinism and DeveIon-
n0'' Inc Church and the Nation. "Tbese,
anu many Other topics of deepest interest,
were brought forward and ably discussed.
The volume, therefore, is one of perma,ent
value, and we doubt not will be warmly wei
coined by those who are interested in the re-
ligious and social discussions of the present
day
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Books Received.

Prudence PaIfrey. BY I. b. Aldrich. Cloth
3ll Pr. Price si.5o. Illustrated with frontispiece
Boston: j. r. osgood. Portland: Bailey &
Eoyes.
At Her Mercy. A Novel. BY James Payn, au-
thor of "Carlyon's Year. .""Gwendolne's Harvest,
&C., &c. No. 4l3 Of Harpers' Library Of Select
Novels. Paper. III PIP. Price so cts. New York:
Harper 81 Brothers Portland: Lorng, Short &
Harmon.
MY Mother and I. A Love Story. By the au-
thor OF ''John Halifax, Gentleman" &c. &C. One
of a new edition of Miss Muloch's works. Cloth
H' PIP. illustrated. New York Harper tN
hrothers. Portland: Loring, Short & Harmon
Evangelical Alliance Conference. rs1s
history, Essays, Orations, and other Documents OF
the Sixth General Conference of the Evangelical l
Alliance, held in New York Oct. Pa 1873. Ed
ited by Rev. Philip Sehaf, d. d., and Rev. s. Ire.
naus Prime, d, d. Cloth. 773 PIP. Illustrated
with portraits. New York: Harper & Brothers,
Portland; Loring, Short te Harmon.
The Life and Death OF John of Raru..
veid Advocate of Holland; with view of the
primary causes and movements of the Thirty
Years War. By John Lotbrop Motley author of
the Rise of the Dutch Republic, ,"and the "History
OF the United Netherlands" In two volumes,
with illustrations Cloth. s64 DID. New York:
Harper & Brothers. Portland: Loring, Short e.
Harmon.
Tempest Tossed. A Romance. By Theodore
Triton. Cloth, large IL mo-, tinted paper. COG pp
Price Sl.75. New York: Sheldon & Co.
Cioister Legends; or Converts and Monasteries
IN the Olden Times. By Elizabeth NJ Stewart, au-
thor of "The King and the Cloister !" "The Peo-
pies Martyr" &c. Cloth. 256 pp. Price S1.50.
New York: d. & j. sadlier & Co. Portland:
7. p. M'Gowan
Meridiann: The Adventures of Three English
men and Three Russians in South Africa. BY
Jules Verne. Translated from the French with
numerous illustrations. Cloth. 232pp. Price 75e
New York: scrlbner & Armstrong. Portlann:
Hoyt & Fogg.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

IN BOARD OF HEALTH, March 10, 1874
ORDERED, that until otherwise directed, we do
" hereby designate the dump at the foot of Han
over street CITY Stable lott and the dump the foot
OF Franklin and Smith streets the places for de-
post of rubbish, such as dirt shavings saw dust
ashes clnders, scot, hair, shreds manure oyster or
lobster shells. or any other matter of any kind lex
cept dead animals) which may be removed from any
limits.
Approved April 81, 1878.
hereby give notice that the .'City Ordinances"
relating to the deposit OF rubbish in any Street,
Lane, Alley, Court Square, Public Place OF unoccu-
pied lot within the city limits, except the lots desig-
mated in the foregoing order will be strictly enforced
GEO. W. PARKER, City Marshal.
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City of Portland.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
May IS, 1874.
ORDERED, That the City Clerk give notice to all
~ parties interested, by publishing copy of this
order in two duly papers of thus city, for three weeks
successfully, that this Board on WEDNESDAY, the
third day of June next at 5 O'Clock P. NJ, at the
Aldermen's Room, in City Building will hear all
parties interested in the petitions for Sewers in the
following named streets:
High street, from Congress to connect with sewer
near Spring street.
Deer street.
Danforth street, from High through Maple 10 York
street.
Munjoy street, from Wilson to Congress street.
Cotton street, from Free to Fore street.
Salem street, Emery to Orange street.
Pleasant street, from near foot of South towards
Maple street.
Congress street. from Washington street up about
four hundred feet.
And that thereafter this Board will determine and
adJudge II public public convenience requires the
construction of Sewers in said streets.
Read and Passed.
Attest H. 1. ROBINSON, Clerk.
true copy,
Attest: H. I. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
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For Sale.

IN Cape Elizabeth, u miles from Portland Bridge.
i near the Baptist Church, Town House, Store,
@c., on Ocean House road, a15 story Hoouse of Q
land, or more, if wanted. For particulars enquire of
E. b. ROBINSON, at G. E. Jose & Co.'s, or
j. L. PARROTT, at Store near the premises.
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Tannery for Sale at a Great Bar
gain.

IN Deering (Stroudwater Village) containing 11s
l. Vats, mostly covered. The buildings are in good
repair. The Tannery is supplied with water by two
aqueducts, the best of water for manufacturing pur-
poses; the location is very good for purchasing
hides and bark, being located within few rods OF
the Canal and the Portland and Ogdensburg Rail-
road. The bark is ground by water power. There
are about 20 acres OF land; the purchaser can have
one acre to the whole. There is no doubt that the
town would exempt the capital of the Tannery for
purchase could remain ON a mortgage.
For particulars enquire of GEO. R. DAVIS, Real
Estate Broker, or Jonathan Smith, the premises.
mc21
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN,
May 18, 1874.
ORDERED, That all petitions for Sewers to be
" built in this city during the present Municipal
year must be presented or before the first MON
DAY of July next as after that date all petitions
for Sewers will be referred to the next City Council
Read and passed.
Attest: H, 1. ROBINSON, Clerk.
true copy,
Attest: H. 1. ROBINSON Cty Clerk
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10 the HarbOr Commissioners OF
Portland HarbOr.

PORTLAND, May 20, 1874.
GENTS would request permission, as one of the
owners OF "MerriPs Wharf, to extend said wharf on
Ihe southwesterly side, commencing at tho present
line of solid wharf and continuing about one hun
dred and fifty feet southeasterly
Respectfully yours, W. S. DANA.
ORDERED, That hearing on the foregoing petit
tion be had on WEDNESDAY, June 10Th, 1874, at
the head Of Merrill's Wharf, at O'clock p. M and
that the above petition, together with the Order
thereon, be published daily for days previous
TO the hearing in two of the daily newspapers pub
lished in Portland
JACOB MCCLELLAN, { uor,or
G. III. FARLEY, commissioners.
Portland. June 2. 1874. in2td
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Cottage i'm Deering for Sale

TWO and one-half miles from City Hall; very
4 pleasantly located. House contains ten rooms
all in nice order also carriage house and new sta,
bic. Good garden, with about fifty apple and pear
trees. Price, $780, Apply to VIM. II. JERRIS,
Real Estate Agent. my2g3w*
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For Sale.

a PLEASANT two story dwelling House, in good
- repair, suitable for two families situated on
the souther,y corner of Pearl and Lincoln Streets.
Enquire at the House any time after 10 A. M.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
City of Portland.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMENl
<>pDD,nr June 3, 1874.
( ORDERED. That the City Clerk give notice to all
order In two daily papers in this city for three weeks
snccesssivey, that this Board on MONDAY the sixth
day OF July next, at u O'Clock P. M at the Alder
mems Room in the City Building, will hear all par
es interested in the petitions for Sewers in the fol-
loving ma named sreets:-Carro Street, from Thomas
fiom York to Danforth Street; Temple Street abonf
100 feet between Middle and Federal Streets: Con-
gress Place. from Congress to Deering Street, Brown
Street. about 30 rods between Congress and Cumber
land Streets; Brackett Street. between Spring and
Spruce. And that thereafter this Board will deter
mine and adjudge if public convenience requires the
construction of Sewers in said Streets ~
Read an1 passed.
Attest, H. l. ROBINSON Clerk
true copy:
Attest. HI ROBINSON City Clerk
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School Affairs,

A the request Of several citizens the Superin-
"A tending School Committee will give a hearing
to Miss j. ID. Proctor, formerly of Portland, sue
cessfu teacher of a "Kindergarten" Public School
IN Boston, who will explain the system of instruction
their room in City Hall on Saturday Afiernoom
next. at 3 p. M. and the committee will consid-
er the practcabiity of introducing the Rinderqar-
ten methods into one or more of the Portland Prin-
ary Schools.
Parents and others interested are invited to be
present. Per order
Juod2t j. ID. COLCORD, Secretary.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
TAXES.

NOTICE is hereby given to partie. owning real es-
~ tate on which the taxes for the year 1873 remain
unpaid that the time required by the Statute previ
GUS to the advertisement for sale having expired
such estates will be advertised for sale unless such
taxes are paid previous to June 20, 1874.
IL. w. HERSEY,
ju3dt20 Treasurer and Collector
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For Sale

! N Yarmouth Village, a two story House. finished
Il throughout, with stable attached. Also a good
garden lot. Inquire of l.. +. WALKER,
my7d1m* Yarmouth, Me,
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For Sale i'm the Town of West
brook.

FINE residence one-llalf mile from the Railroad
N Depots, Post-ofice, good Schools and Churches
six miles from Portland; House and Ell two stories
thirteen finished rooms, double parlors with marble
mantles, Wood-house and Stable connected-all in
good repair, painted and blinded, Barn 40 go on the
premises grounds contain 15A acres, excellent land,
wberres three good wells of water upon the place
and good cistern in the cellar, cellar under whole
House, fine cement bottom; grounds ornamented
dences in the county. Terms easy. Enquire of 6. R.
Davis q Co., Portland, or Otis Brown, Westbrook.
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A Desirable Country Residence
For SEIe

A South Paris, Me- known as the Widow Morse
IA property The house is in good repair, has Is
rooms; bathingroom water lst and I'd fioors and
is carpeted and furnished throughout. Two stables
100 trees The lot contains acres and is beautifully
situated on the Little Androscoggin River, within
vicinity of churches and schools. Price low and
terms easy. Apply in person or by letter to F. G.
Me. mvoSeod9vu
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nN Munjoy Hill; contains twelve finished rooms
- gas and plenty of water; well arranged for two
1amI1es. Good neighborhood Terms moderate
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NOTICE..

NOTICE is hereby given that 1 shall apply to the
IN Board of Mayor and Aldermen at their next
meeting for permission to erect a wooden stable on
Neal Street, IA 20, II story.
iu5d3t+ L. d. WARREN.
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A Good House for Sale.

"A LOT ON Smith street, above Oxford, "a by 80
feet, only 2s cents per foot and only 5000 cash
equlred. may23d2w