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The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
street SprinkIinQ,

There is Just now general demand for the
sprinkling of the streets The terrible dust of
last week convinced thousands. Indeed, it is
estimated by some that $4,000 damage was
sustained by goods In stores, nice furniture,
etc., while no one will estimate the moral inju-
ry thousands have sustained by damning the
dust which filled their stores, eyes, good clothes
etc.-a procedure which did not allay the nui-
sance in the least. The question is how shall
the sprinkling of the streets be secured?
The usual plan is for the city government to
do the sprinkling. Of course this would be the
surest way to accomplish it, but many would
object to so large an outlay of money as would
be required to sprinkle all the streets of the
city.
Another way of securing the sprinklng is to
have the work done under the direction of the
city authorities and assess special tax upon
those who petition to have the streets upon
which they live or do business sprinkled.
Still another way is to form an association
for the purpose, the members of which shall
pay pro rata for the advantage they receive by
having the streets sprinkled.
1t is really too bad that city having so many
attractions as summer residence, so COOL so
beautiful in itself and its surroundings, should
be allowed to be almost intolerable by constant
clouds of dust-the very winds which would
otherwise bring freshness and vigor, dreaded
because laden with the dust Of the streets. For
several years there has been no public or private
provision calculated to meet all the demands of
abating so great nuisance. The means EN-
ployed has only been sufficient to sprinkle the
business streets; and even if it could meet more
extended calls, the price has been SO large that
few could afford to pay it.
And now, when the sprinkling is needed as
much as any time, not even single cart has
yet appeared. The question of thousands is:
"What shall be done about it?''
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

PIcTUREs.-Mr w. FL. mclaughlin of Bos-
ton has brought to our city and put on free ex-
hibition at chambers, corner of Cross and Mid
die streets, a very fine collection OF oil paint
ings by American and foreign artists. The en-.
tire collection is to be sold at auction by Messrs
F. o. Bailey & Co. on Wednesday and Thurs
day of this week. and we advise our readers to
look at them before that time.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

CRYSTAL Observation-Disclosures friends of
A. L. Dresser, Esq, including several from out
of town, met at his residence, 62 Winter street,
last night, to celebrate the fifteenth anniver-
sary of his marriage. The gifts Of glass ware
were extensive and elegant. The whole affair
was an entire surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Dresser
and was very enjoyable occasion. The sup
per was served by Saunders with his usual
good taste and propriety.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

MONUMENTAL AssoCIATIoN.-The Soldiers
and Sailors Monumental Association held
special meeting at the City Building last even
ing, Hon. George f. Shepley, the President. in
the chair. Suggestions were made by several
members present in regard to the bpst plan to
raise money for the movement. The President
suggested that a memorial hall and art gallery
would be the most fitting monument 1t was
voted to have the matter laid before the execu.
tive committee, and that meeting of the COM
mittee be called for that purpose at an early
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
MASONIC MEETINGS. Masonic Grand

Masonic MEETINGs.-The Masonic Grand
Bodies in this state will hold their annual SEES
sion in this city to-day ard tomorrow. Meet
ings will be held as follows: Grand Lodge to-
day at a. M. Grand Chapter this evening at
O'Clock. The Grand Council will meet to-
morrow at o'clock, and the Grand Command
cry at Z o'clock. A large number of delegates
from different parts of the state arrived in the
city last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

EXHIBITION. Union Band of Hope, I'M
der the direction of Mrs. A. @. Dyer, will give
an exhibition in City Hall on Wednesday even
ing, May 9Th. Tickets may be obtained at the
door and at Coffin's book store on Middle
street. at Stockbridge's and at j. Hazzleton's
on Congress street. Admission to adults Is
cents to children 10 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

BASE BALL.-At meeting of the base ball
men at the rooms of the Resolutes, last even
ing an association, to be known as the ''Reso-
lutte Base Ball Association" was formed A
Committee of three was appointed to draft a
constitution and bylaws A good degree OF
interest was manifested, and the coming sea-
son promises to be busy one with this favorite
club The first nine are to have new uniforms
throughout The meeting adjourned for one
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

Bishop Healy will return from Boston to-day.
He assisted in the services at the conservation
of Archbishop Williams Sunday.
Mr.. Jeremiah Winslow, wharfinger of Boz
ton and Maine Railroad wharf and for over
thirty years connected with the railroads run
ping out of this city, died yesterday morniHg.
Mr.. George Dow, younger brother of Jere-
miah and John Dow, ESQ.,, died at Plaistow, N.
e., very suddenly yesterday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

THE MUsEUM.-The dime novel in all its at
Effectiveness holds the boards at the Museum.
The only genu inc American drama, drama
altogetherl impossible in other lands, is there
There is some Indian in it and much gun
powder. There is chief, young, handsome,
chivalric, who talks about Shasta's lonely peak
and falls in love with the White Lily. There
is a scout wise as a.serpent and brave as lion.
There is beautiful white girl, taken captive
whep child by the Indians. There is nut
brown maid, who is jealous of the White Lily,
and who flourishes knife in an alarming
manner There are other Indians who whoop
and talk in metaphors. There are wicked
white men we are panied to say, and soldiers
who continually fire guns. In fact the play is
the regular thing.
Mr. Richards has painted some striking
scenery. Mount Shasta and the Lava Beds are
especially good. Mr.. Byron, of course, does
some good playing There is opportunity for
Miss Cameron to do some fine acting in the
second act. The Sheridan Cadets look well On
the stage. The Indians whoop and the SOL
dlers fire guns There is great deal of hustle
ard hurrying across the stage. The play is
amusing, it must be confessed.
There was very large audience last night
The family circle was packed and the galleries
were running over, and the audience was very
enthusiastic 1t shouted and stamped when
dilapidated looking Indian proclaimed himself
"the roavipg ring-tailed squealer of the I'M
tanned West" or words to that effect.
The play will draw big no uses through the
week, there is no doubt of that. For large au-
diences in Portland it is safe to back "Donald
Mckay" against "The Two phans' any
daV
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

WEsTBRooK SEMINARY.-The customary
May festival was held Saturday evening under
the auspices of the class of rs An order of
twelve dances was gone through with. The
music was furnished by Chandler A number
of graduates were present, aad all the company
pronounced it one of the pleasantest parties
ever held in the building.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
The Ladies of st. Paul's Church Guild
SPECIAL NOTICES
M. c. M. A.-Stated Meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Cogia Hassan's Announcements-2,
Weare pleased to learn
The Ellegretti Iceberg,
Among thinks not generally known.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Reduction in the Price-Dyer g. Curtis.
TO Rent-To small.
Wanted-A Young Lady.
For Sale-ln Cape Elizabeth.
Notice-Wbereas.
Residecce for Sale-The.
Manted-Three experience Saleswomen.
wanted A First class Mllliner.
Wanted-A Capable.
Partner Wanted-By an.
Only $3.50 and $500.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Choice-F. o. Bailey g. Co.
Choice Plants-F. o. Bailey q Co.
Desirable House and Land-F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

SECOND PARIsH.-Tbe May day entertain
ment of the Second Parish was very success
full affair, rejecting great credit to the ladies of
the society. The browning Of the May Queen
by the girls was very pretty performance.
The singing was excellent, especially that of
the Queen, Miss Tarbox. Miss Lizzie Howe
is entitled to much praise for the labor and
mains spent in perfecting the affair.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
Business N0faS.

The Lewiston Journal says that the gentle
men from Boston and other points west, were
in town Friday to view the Continental Mill
proper whose new stock is being rapidly
subscribed. About 100000 of the new stock
has already been taken, and but 100000
more remains to te taken. The stock is quoted
ot
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

In addition to the nominations already an
nounced, Gov. Dingley made the following,
Friday: Rev. R. G. Farley, Buckfield, to SOL
Prince A. Sawyer, Phillips, Notaries Public;
Robinson Cook, Otisfield, Josiah d. Bartlett
New Portland, Moses P. Norton, Parsonteld,
Trial Justices; Parker Tuck, Bucksport, Ira s.
Locke, Portland, Matthew Hastings, Calais,
Calvin G. Peck, Ellsworth, Grin B. Grant,
Greenvile Joseph Achorn, Washington, Josiah
Maxcy, Gardiner. Jesse York, Brighton. A. F.
Nutting, Otisfed, Justice Peace and Quorum.
Patents have been issued to Maine citizens as
follows: Slate frames, j.. II. Barbarick, Casco;
seed planters, James 7. Carr, Milo; car-coup.
lngs, Warren Durr, Gardiner, assignee OF part
of his right to Joseph L. Mitchell and L. W.
Colburn same place.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

STATE STREET SPELLING MATcH.-Albro E.
Chase, Esq, pronounced the words, Judge
Knight and S. H. McAlpine, Esq, acted as
umpires Some good spelling was INDUCED in
and the prizes were awarded to Miss Mary
Shaw in the adult, and Miss - Shaw in the
children's class,
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

The work of remodsling the Baptist church,
at Wateryille was commenced Monday, and
will probably require four months for compie-
ton. The services will meanwhile be held III
the Unitarian house.
At the town meeting in Watervile, Saturday,
it was voted not to build a new town house as
present, but to repair the old one, lengthening
1t about 20 feet.
Much amusement was produced at a recent
spelling match in Watsrvile, when con
firmed old bachelor was posed by the WORD
"Duptials," and. innocently asked what the
word meant
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Wing says pair of gearing lions. book
ed for Calais from Detroit, arrived in Bangor
Saturday by express, and passed the oaop COST
in their box at the express office They cosV
5000 and are in charge of Mrs. Dan Dacello.
Mr.. William Arnold, a prominent citizen OF
Bangor, died on Sunday of heart disease.
The Bangor police were notified Saturday
night to be on the lookout for one ArchioaIo
Rogers of St. John. who shot and, it is sup
posed, MORALLY wounded Linus Seeley IN the
streets of that city on Friday afternoon.
The ice is all out of the east branch OF the
Lake to Odtown. The lakes will not open be-
fore the Goth of May. as the ice is very Solo IN
them vet Lumbermen have commenced raIG
ing their logs, and as soon as the water VIII al
NIT they will commence running RATS 10 Oreeh-
bush. There is great deal of snow in the
woods yet, but it is going off without making
much water, and lumbermen will have 10 de-
pend upon rains to get their logs to market.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Machias Republican saysa o. s. revenue
steamer in now in the Machias river taxing
initiatory steps towards the erection OF Hgnt
house on Avery's Rock; also steam fog WINS
tie on Libby Island The Avery Rock llght
house will be wooden frame filled IN WIN
brick. and surmounted by Fresnel light OF
the second order.
The same paper says there is no truth IN tne
report of the loss of the new brig Rialto, which
sailed for Havana from Machias about three
weeks since. A despatch from Ponce, r H.,
Thursday, announced the death OF Capt: FRANK
Sprague, master of the vessel. Capt Sprague
resided in Machiasport and leaves family.
Lumber is dull in Milbridge, but other busl-
ness promises well. AS many vessels Will De
built this season as last
Mr.. Matthew Wardell of Lubec, has book
in his possession 200 years old. Its title is "A
Protestant Picture of Jesus Christ" 1t is
drawn out in Scripture cOlorS against the
Romanists Its author was Thomas Symsou,
Nj. D, preacher in the city of London, where
it vas published in 1856.
The house of John Kelley in Prescott, caught
fire last Tuesday evening" just as the family
were through with their supper, and was ca
tirely destroyed. No insurance.
Frost was two feet deep in the ground at
Machias last week.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

PINE STREET CoURsE.-Bishop Haven will
deliver the last lecture in the Pine street course
at Chestnut street church this evening at u
o'clock, on the subject Books and Brains. 4"
DR.. Haven is an able writer and eloquent
speaker, and his lecture capnot fail to be one of
unusual interest. Persons holding course tick
ct No. 5 will be admitted. Single tickets %
cents
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

MAN MIsslNG.-Last Friday night Mr..
Charles Ell. Richards, a painter in this city, left
Falmouth Foreside to come to this city in a
small boat Since that time nothing has been
heard of him. He had been at work on Judge
Goddard's summer residence. He has family.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

SPELL AT ST. LAWRENCE ST. VEsTRY.-A
very interesting spelling match was had at st.
Lawrence street church last evening. Il. III.
Burgess gave out the words; E. f. Waite ard
Charles Holland acted as umpires. The prize
in the small class was won by Miss Ida Thurs
ton, and the prize, a fine bouquet, in the large
class was won by Reuben A.Wills, who sings.
type at the PRESS Office, who conquered the
toughest words presented for bis consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

CONTRACT AwARDED.-The building of the
new Pine street church has been awarded as
follows: The mason work to earle & Snow,
and the wood work to N. Whitney. The build
ing will cost 900. The old church will be
sold to-day and it is to be removed this week
and next The vestry of the church win be
read for occupancy the first of November.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
The audience was quite large and appeared
to be we'll pleased with the entertainment

BUSINESS CHANGES The following are the
recent business changes in this State:
Portland-Lynch & Soule, gro: new firm.
johnson & sCloyes, prov, dis; Fred H.
Cloyes retires.
Auburn-Jepson & Dean, gro. dis.
Bridgton-Dt nnell & Kimball, prov, dis;
B.. Kimball retires.
Bangor-Smth & Campbell, dis:
Abram Moore & Co.. gro, admit Roby Ire
land.
Brunswick-Scolfeld, Joots and shoes, sold
out.
Calais-Bradford & Elem ming, gro dis; now
each alone.
Wadsworth, Kelly & Murchie, lumber, Benz.
f. Kelly deceased
Gardiner-B f. Rich, fish; sold out to w.
III. Knight.
South Paris-Alva Shurtleff & Son, dis.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

THE ALLEGRETTI IcEBERG.-The Iceberg"
is the only Refrigerator scientifically construct
ed so as to secure the one absolutely preserving
temperature which nature provides in its sup
ply of ice; namely, 80 degrees Fahrenheit. No
invention of man can ever hope to excel this
provision of nature; for below this point, even
one degree of temperature all vegetable life
will be destroyed, and every degree of temper
ature added above that point only deducts so
much from the efficiency Of the preserving
power.
The highest awards over all competitors at
the last annual Exhibitions of the American
Institute, 1873 and 1874
Those in want of Refrigerator should not
fail to call and examine them at the Wheeler
& Wilson Sewing Machine Rooms
j. L. HAYDEN, Gen. Agent for Maine,
my4tf 259 Middle Street, Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

AMONG 'thngs not general y KNOWN but
that every prudent housewife ought to know, is
how to make good jelly. 1t is a compound in
constant request in the house. as luxury and
necessity, both. No dinner or supper table is
considered complete without the brilliantly
transparent lemon or orange jelly; and few sick
rooms but-during the tedious days of the inva'
lids convaescence-are found supplied with the
same palatable and nutritious luxury. 1t is
matter, then, of some consideration to know
how to produce these delicious compounds with
facility and economy. A preparation known
as patent Brilliant Gelatine," made by Nell
son, Dale & Co., of IA Dowgate Hill, London,
secures both these advantages in the making OF
jellies, which, in regard to purity and nutri.
tious qualities equals those made from calves
feet or the best Russian isinglass. This Bril-
liart Gelatine'' has been admitted by high
scientific authority to be far superior to the
best French geatine, and equal to the finest
Russian isinglass in nutritve value, more eco
nomcal in use, and adapted to every purpose
for which isinglass is used. Moreover, it is en-
tIrely free from those acids usually found in
similar French preparations. One packet of
an ounce and half will make three pinss OF
excellent blanc-mange or jelly, which favored
with the juice of three or four lemons, or the
same number of oranges, makes highly nutri-
tious and delicious compound. Messrs Nc
Kesson & Robbins are the New York agents.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

HIGH SCHOOL AT Grand Army Hall last
evening, the High School class of ~ presented
the farce of "The Two Benny ,astles." The
parts were exceedingly we'll taken by members
of the class, Mr.. Banks being particularly fun
ny in his representation of Beuj. Bonnycastle,
alias jeremiah Forum. There is considerable
dramati talent in this class and it was never
shown to better advantage than last night. The
farce was followed by song by Mr. Chamber.
lain and reading by Mr.. Henry A. Merrill.
The entertainment concluded with the original
burlesque operetta, by the Hipperg!einheimer-
steiner Opera Troupe, entitled 'La File du
Bumfoozle" The musical selections were de-
cidedly operatc and were we'll performed. The
farce was exceedingly funny and very well put
on.
The audience was quite large and appeared
to be we'll pleased with the entertainment.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
Desirable House and Land on
Cumberland street
AT AUCTION.

nN MONDAY, May 10th, at o'clock p. m, we
" shall sell the house and land No. 28l Cumber-
land street, opposite the high School Building, being
the most central and desirable situation on Cum
berand street.
The house is in good repair, contains II rooms well
arranged, Gas and Sebago throughout the house,
also a never falling well of water on the premises.
Terms at time Of SALE
my4 def
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

Don't forget that you can goods at half price
at our great closing out sale.
COGIA HAssAN
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

F.O. BAILEY & Co. will sell at II o'clock to-
day, at store of Dana & Co., Commercial street,
so barrels Herring for benefit of whom it may
concern.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

IT is universally acknowledged that the Cor
ticelli Sewing Silk fer nand or machine sewing
has no equal. Each spool contains one hun
dred yards.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

NATURE Gives Us Teeth, but she does not
preserve and purify them. That must be done
with fragrant SOZODONT. The dental bone
and its enamel casing are made inyulnerable to
all destructive influences by the daily use of
this benefcent preparation.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

WE are pleased to learn that the Tontine
policies issued by the Equitable Life Assurance
Society, have produced such favorable results.
A large surplus has already been accumulated,
and will be divided among those whose policies
mature at the end of ten, fifteen or twenty
years. The following is an illustration:
Policy No. 49, 1O3 for $10 900, was issued in 1869.
Annual premium 5 281.70
Total amount paid in five .ears, LAOS. 80
Accumulated cash surplus, 1883
Over so per cent. of the amount paid.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

DIR. EDGAR LoTHRoP, proprietor of the
Cordial Balm of Syricum, may be consulted
at the United States Hotel, Wednesday and
Thursday, May 9Th and 9th, free of all charge.
may3 st
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
CITY AFFAIRS.
Regular Monthly Meeting.
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.

The regular monthly meetings of both
branches of the City Council was held last
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
Over 80 per cent. of the. amour

OPEN every evening until o'clock, Cosia
Hassan.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

To Rent.
TITO small family without children. genteel
Il tenement on May, one door from Spring street.
mv4deodtf M. G. PALMER.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
Fine Furniture, Carpets, &C.,
BY AUCTION.

WE shall sell on FRIDAY, May 18th, at 10 O'Clock
w a.. m, at house No. ia Spring street. new
numbers, the entire furniture, consisting in part
of elegant Parlor suit in Black Walnut and Plush,
Marble top Tables, Mirrors, fine Ingram Carpets,
Lounges, two Dressing Cases, Chamber sets, Spring
Beds, Mattresses, Dining room furniture, Extension
Table, Crockery and Glass Ware, Medallion Cooking
Range, ParlOr Stove, Kitchen furniture, &c.
T.. O. Bailey IL Co.; AuctiOne.rs.
my3 d5t
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04
Partner Wanted.
Wanted.

A CAPABLE American girl wants situation
"A to do house work. Address,
my4d3t* d., Press oiilce'
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-04

CATARRH affects the sight, but German Snuff
will cure you.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-11-24
JUST PUBLISHED.
LECTURES ON DISEASES OF MEN.

JUST PUBLISHED
LECTURES ON DISEASES OF MEN.
In one VOL, price twenty-five cents, with en-
cravings.
On The Degeneration of American Youth,
On Disease, the Fountain of Thousand Woes
On Hygiene, Food Fssentials, Health, etc.
On Chronic, Malignant, Organic and other Dis
eases
All who are afflicted with arrangements or
disease, or desire Information how to cure or
prevent it, should read these Lectures.
sThe Glory of a Young Man is In his Strength"
and he who best obtains this glory, best fulflls
his manhood.
Address. ]. BRYAN, M. D., l47 Il. LIST rect,
New York.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-11-24

amounting to sI5o, sss, 5s5 so, and ON the day
Of the theft 26S packages, amounting to
so4e ,1s5 Al. The loss OF this package, by
the dereliction OF an employs, made it de-
sir.ble that further Presaution, If tina.
could be devised, should be taken against
the recurrence of such q misfortune,
and for the safety Of the large amount
involved. This has been done by the
plssing Of such additional checks upon the
handling of this money az would seem to
be of service in preventing loss. In this
connection 1t may not be improper TO state
that wherever it has been found that the
safety of the public funds could be better
assured by additional safeguards against
loss by accident or theft, such safeguards
have been provided, and they will be con-
tinued and increased as shall be found prsc-
tical and advisable in future. And while
some of the regulations recently introduced
may appear unnecessarily restrictive, yet,
in view OF the magnitude of the business OF
the treasury involving the daily handling OF
millions of dollars, / have not deemed 1t
prudent to omit any precaution which, in
my judgment, would tend to the security OF
the public fUnds in my custody.