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The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
Eitv Affairs

At special meeting of the City Council held
last evening the following business was tran
sacted:
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
Permission was given A. j. Rich to move
building from Cumberland TO Kennebec streets.
w. B. Leavitt was sent to the Insane Asylum
at Augusta.
The Committee on Laying out New Streets
reported it expedient that st. John street be
laid out from Portland to Congress streets
The order from the lower Board in regard to
the enforcement of the law regarding snow and
ice on the sidewalks was laid on the table.
The following petitions were referred to the
next City Council:
OF John Taylor asking that Sebago be in
troduced into the yard of the city hay scales;
of G. B, Nash ct ais, that fence be built
around the lot of the North School house; OF
various persons for signs on the corDers OF
streets
The Committee on Claims reported that MIR.
Mitchell and Mr.. Thurston should receive a
compensation for the injuries they received at
the fire at the American House.
Alderman Clement of the Committee on Fire
Department said that he considered the manu-
u
were hurt responsible for the injury done and
should make the city whole.
License as auctioneer was granted TO A. Nor
gan.
Petitions presented and Teferred-Of Chester
D. Small fer permission to erect wooden build
ing on Green street; of David Robinson for
PERMISSION TO Oullu DlOck oI HOUSES on OhoSu-
nut street.
Orders passed-That the Street Commission
er be authorized to open and grade ST. John
street as fast as it may be deemed expedlent;
that the subordinate city officers be required TO
make their annual reports before the hrst OF
March; that the City Auditor be authorized to
transfer at the close of the financial year all
uneXpended appropriations to moneys unap-
propriated''; that the assessment on sewers
built in Temple street be certified to the City
Treasurer for collection; that the City Treas
urer be authorized to pay Samuel Thurston the
sum of $4,000 for the injuries he received at the
American House, and to pay Albert D. Mitch
ell the sum of $500 for injuries received at the
same time and place; that the Committee on
Claims be ordered to examine the claims OF the
city and see if it is expedient to commence an
action against Messrs. Zimmerman to recover
damages resulting from their defective ladders
that $1,000 be appropriated for the payment OF
current expenses for the remainder OF the year;
that the City Treasurer be authorized TO Issue
bonds for the above amount. Adjourned.
IN COMMON COUNCIL.
Papers from the upper Board were passed in
concurrence.
Councilman Hale offered an amendment to
his order in regard to putting signs on the cor
ners of streets. The amendment was that the
cost of the signs be not more than SLID, and
that the work be done under the supervision OF
the Committee on Street Lamps. Passed.
Adjourned
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

DEcEAsED.-It is somewhat singular that
the two daughters of Mr.. Samuel G. Pike OF
Calais, have been married and have both died
within year. One of them, Nellie E., the
wife of Mr. E. G. Gocdenow, died in Calais on
the 23d of December, and the other, Addie IT,,
wife of Mr. f. L. Clayton, died in Baltimore
ON the 10th of February. These estimable
ladies were Mr. Pixies only daughters, and the
affection is thus rendered more severe
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
CITY OF PORTLAND.

In BOARD OF MAYOR AND Aldermen
Feb. 1, 1875.
ORDERED, That the City Clerk give notice by
~ publication in two daily papers printed in this
city, as required by law to all parties interested In
sidewalks constructed the past year, that this Board
at some time and place to be fixed in said notice viii
hear the parties aforesaid and viii thereafterwards
proceed to establish the assessments on said side
walks as follows, viz:
Franklin street, West and Carleton street.
MAY street, Pearl street, Emery street.
Spruce street. Plum street, Clark street.
Oxford Street. Newbury street, Bracket street.
Congress street, Washington street, Cross street,
Union street.
Read and Passed
Attest: H. I. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

ENTERTAINMENT.-On Wednesday evening
grand vocal and instrumental concert will be
giyen at the Congress street Methodist church
The talent engaged for the concert is one of the
best in the city. To add to the enjoyment of
the occasion III. 1. Robinson, Esq, will give Sc
lect readings. The proceeds will go to Chris
tian and charitable purposes. The price of
admission is very reasonable,
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THE MUsEUM.-It would not be surprising II
s'Led Astray" has as.long and successful run as
did CATER Dark 1t lacks some OF the scenic
sensations of that play, it is true, but the lack
is more than made up by its superior literary
merit and it's great interest in the delineation
of the passions 1t is eminently an emotional
DRAMA and abounds liz exciting situations. TIE
motif of the piece is the errancy OF a neglected
wife who unwisely allows herself to seek else
where for that affection and care which is de-
MED to her at home. A handsome young SEN
timentalist very unfortunately comes in her
way, and the old story of jealousy and revenge
follows:
The play is handsomely ''set," and one new
scene, that of the wood in which the duel takes
place, is very fine. Of the acting we have not
space to speak tonight, and can only say that
it is excellent, as indeed is always to be ex'
pected from the stock company at the Museum.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS.

When you visit or leave the City of NEW
YORK, save annoyance and expense OF car
iage hire and stop at the GRAND UNION
HOTEL, opposite the GRAND CENTRAL
DEPOT. 1t has over $50 elegantly furnished
rooms aud is fitted up at an expense of $780,
OOO Elevator, steam and ali modern improve
ments European Plan. The RESTAURANTS,
Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms are supplied
with the best the market can furnish-prices
moderate. The cuisine is unsurpassed. Stages
and Cars pass the Hotel every minute Tor al
parts of the City. g. f. & W. d. HARRISON
Managers. oclo-iS0
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

THE WEATHER.-During the past forty-five
days the average of the thermometer at Z a. m.
was nine degrees above zero. The average of
the corresponding forty-five days in 1874 was
nineteen degrees, making difference of ten
degrees in the two periods Five degrees be-
tween two corresponding months is ordinarily
a large difference
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

GRAND BALL-The bal masque to be gwen
at City Hall by the Mechanic Blues, next Mon
day evening, is to be grand affair. MI. Slo-
cum, the costumer, from Boston, will soon ar
rive with his costumes, many of which will be
new in their designs. There will be severa.
novelties introduced, such as elephants, &c +,
&C.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
Personal.

Miss Gertrude Decrow, successful teacher
of music in the public schools of Bangor, has
accented similar position in Trenton, n. j.
Monaoer Hiclxson of the Grand Trunk is ex.
pected to arrive here to-day.
Charles H. Williams for the past two years
a reporter of the Boston Daily News, died OF
consumption on Saturday afternoon, at his
home in Cambridgeport, Mass.
j. w. Meserve, of the firm of S. Meserve &
Son of Buxton, has been confined to his room
with sickness for nearly two months, but is
now able TO ride out.
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First Excursiou of the season

Yesterday morning Messrs. G. E. Deering
and G. c. Reed, rode from Portland to Peaks
harbor on the ice, thing which has not been
possible before for thirty years, and brought
back the following document as evidence of
their ride:
PEAKS ISLAND, Feb. 10, 1875
This may certify that Charles E. Deering and
George G. Reed drove from Portland in a
sleigh drawn by one horse and arrived at this
place at IL a. m.-ths being the first excursion
to the Islands for the season of rs.
The last team which came across the ice
from Portland before this was, L think, about
thirty years ago, when Mr.. Joshua Morse (hrm
of Howell & Morse) came over with sleigh.
VIM T. JONES,
Proprietor Union House."
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

TUE STEAMER,-The Boston steamer did not
make trip last night for fear OF ia nnasins
the wheels in leaving this harbor and IN en'er'
inc Boston harbor. Boston harbor is not froz-
en- ND. but navigation is not easy there because
of floating ice, and SO it is thought better 10
loca q trim
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asenerous Appreciation.

1t will be subject of very general regret not
only in this city, but throughout the state' tna'
Hon. G. P. Kimball has decided to remove W
New York. He will go backed by the cordiai
sympathy and good feeling of his neghbors'
which he has earned by lifetime OF gooo "oiA
and usefulness among them. While the isii-
ure of the manufacturing corporation when
bore his name is an unfortunate thing Tor the
CITY, it is pleasant to know that no shade OF
blame attaches to Mr.. Kimball in the matter
and that the cause of the difficulty was outsloe
the company and outside the state.
By his energy, hopefulness and persistence
Mr.. Kimball has rendered great service to the
business interests, both of the city of Portland
and of the State of Maine especially in organ
zing and pushing industrial and other enter
prises of merit. That his ability and expert
ence are understood elsewhere, telegram IT,
ceived the day after the failure, from Brewster
& Co. of New York, offering him leading pa-
siton in their house, is ample evidence. Ine
firm of Brewster & Co. is one of the Oldest car
riage concerns in the country, and the largest,
probably, in the world, and has long been noteu
for its fair and honorable dealing and extensive
UuSlucSS COuHcCtiUuos OuOh Ga OAAo~
a firm is high compliment TO MIR. hlmpall
ability and standing. That telegram was roi-
lowed by letter, from which we are permit1eo
to make the following extract:
Gin our Invitation of yesterday we desired lt
you to have early information OF our WISH Iiae
you should join us in the event OF your lea!lng
Portland Our firm belief is that you can JON
us and give us valuable aid, to our mutual proi-
! it-that in this great business centre you eau
make available your large experience IN 9usi
ness and the wide reputation you have made ~
the trade. Until we see you personally anu
talk over the matter we cannot make you or
offer in specific terms, but we do say tnaC
you will come with us we will give you leau-
ing position in our house, making 1t as agree
able as if you were a member OF our hrm, anu
give you such a salary as will be entirely satls,
factory to you, larger than has ever Deen pau
by any carriage house in the United states.
We will satisfy you thoroughly on that point
We know your ability, and We know we can
make it available both to you and to ourselves
We do not want you as mere clerk or assist
ant. On the contrary, we want you to repre-
sent our firm, and to that end we will place you
in a position that will command respect, and In
every way worthy of your business and social
position"
This action on the part of Brewster q Co.
will be very gratifying to Mr.. Kimbalrs friends
throughout the State, and will insure that hrm
a generous and cordial recognition.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

The MECHANICS CoURsE,-Ths evening H.
B. M. Cons ul Murray will give select readings
in the Mechanics course at Mechanics Hall.
The programme selected is quite varied, and
will give the audience an excellent chance to
Judge of Mr. Murray's ability. The hall should
be crowded TO listen to this pleasing entertain
ment. The following is the programme of the
reading:-
Parting of Arthur and Guinevere from the
Idyls of the King .".......'.. 49,, :Iennyson
Bells of Shandon.., Father Hr9Hs
Falstaff IS Misadventures Merry Wives OF
Windsor .,................ Shakespeare
Boots at the Holly Tree Inn, dickens.
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superior Court.

FEBRUARY CIVIL TERM. 1875-sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
MoNDAY.-James L. Green VS.. John L. hosei''
Assumpsit upon an account annexed to recover ~
services in the repair of yacht Deience-so'.,e
ment Case was tried before the court "i'hou' 'H'
intervention of a jury. DECISION for Defendant
Motley for plaintiff.
Enocb Knight for defendant.
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE MORRIS PRESIDING.
MoNpAY.-James L. Sears VS.. Daniel I. Anthoih
Action on account annexed fof placAslhith "ork-
$685. Defence-work done 1or deienuahts 'ather'
Jnda,nent for plaintiff, debt $s.65. Appealed.
Motley g. B. 'A'on
nIorr1 Ienan VS.. Peter Dean. Action on account
on,oved for rent-S1s.55. Plaintiff non suit.
unL Butler G. L.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

h,Odd Felzoys, Hall. No. SO Exchange

AtOdd FELLOWS Hall, No. SS Exchange Street.
LoDGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers on Thursday evenings Ligonia, on FRIDAY
evenings; Beacon on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, d., OF
R. second and fourth Saturday
ENcAMPMENTs- Machigonne first and third Wed
nesiays: Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
davs: Portland, first and third SatuI@ avs.
RELIEF AssoCIATIoN-Eyery third Tuesday in the
month.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

ACCIDENTS Yesterday morning small son
of officer Blethen fell on the ice on Vaughan
street and cut his forehead badly.
Mr.. Robert Hotchkiss fell on the ice ons Back
Cove yesterday and broke one of his ribs:
Mr.. Edward Bennington fell on the ice on
Cedar street yesterday, and broke his arm.
Early yesterday morning the servant girl of
w. X. Hilton on Gray street, was awakened
by Mrs. Hilton's mother, who was nearly suf-
located with coal gas. The girl arose to find
that the woman had fallen on the floor in a
stupor, and that Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton were ly-
ing insensible on their bedroom floor. She at
once rushed out of the house and succeeded in
arousing the family of Mr.. E. FL. Burgiu, next
door. Mr.. Burgin entered the house and at
once sent for DR.. Buzzel, who succeeded in
arousing the family. 1t was very narrow es-
cape and the physician said that ia ten min
utes the result would have been fatal to them
The family were very low yesterday but are out
of danger.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
PORTLAND MUSEUM, Feb. Is, 1875

To A. W. H. CLAPP AND OTHERS
Gentlenen-Your favor of the inst, has been
received The kind appreciation of my endeavors to
please the citizens of Portland, as shown by your
polite tender of Complimentary Benefit. is most
gratifying to ME. For this and many other evidences
Of favor from you and them please accept my sincere
thanks, and the assurance that your kindness VIII
ADVANCE the interests of this community in the per-
formances of the future.
Allow me to name as the time for the Benefit you
propose Friday evening. Feb 18TH
1 am very respectfully, Yours,
VIM. CALDER.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
mIsCELLANEOUs NOTICES.

MAGIC OF THE MOUTH -Odoriferous SOZo'
DON'T renders the mouth enchanting, COM
posed Of rare, antiseptic herbs; it imparts
Wilderness to the teeth, delicious fower-like
aroma to the breath, and preserves intact, from
yonth tn aoe. the teeth. feb15 d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

MRS ROBERTS READING.--Army and Navy
Hall was well filled last evening to enjoy the
fine entertainment given by Mrs. Roberts and
her associates. The programme, which we
published yesterday was warmly received by
the audience. Mrs Roberts is so well known
that it is unnecessary for us to say word in
praise of her ability. 1t is sufficient to say that
she Edid as we'll as usual Miss Witham &C
Quilted herself finely. Mr.. Hudson was in
fine voice and sang acceptably. Mr.. Hodgkins
presided at the piano with his usual ability.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
Stated Meetings.
MASONIC
CITY GOVERNMENT,

The regular meetings of the City Council take place
the first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday eve
ming of each month.
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Mr.. Benjamin Webb died in Dresden on the
Sd inst, aged 50 years and 10 months. On the
morning Of Dec. 21st, Mr. Webb went to his
barn to feed his cow, and after doing so thought
he would go up AID look at the hay on scat
fold he had not used from, land in stepping from
holding on the ladder some moments he drop
ned to the floor, a distance of twelve feet, re-
ceiving injuries which caused his death after a
few weeks of great suffering.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
SheriTs Sale.
STATE OF MAINE,
Urr.r,nr Hrn a1

STATE OF MAINE,l
CUMBERLAND IS. J
yUyAKEN on execution and will be sold ny publ
Il auction TO the highest bidder on Saturday, the
sixth day of March, A ID. 1876 at ten O'Clock IN ths
forenoon at the sheriffs Office in Portland in SAID
county, all the right in equity which Eben l.. Hus-
ton of falmouth, in said county, has or had on the
twenty-third day of September, A d. 1873, at three
O'Clock and twenty minutes in the afternoon. being
the time of the attachment of the same the orig
ina writ in the action on which said execution was
obtained-to redeem the following described mort
gagged real estate, TO wit:
certain tract of land with all buildings thereon,
situated in said Falmouth, and bounded as follows,
viz: Beginning at the westerly corner OF the hnf
formerly owned by Ezekiel Leighton; thence run
ming northwesterly adjoining the two hundred and
fifty acres and ninety-one rods mentioned in said
Leghton's deed, twenty -three rods, two links and a
half to stake; and from these two bounds to run
north degrees and thirty MINUTES east 70
the road is travelled leading to the town OF
Windham Also certain piece or parcel OF land SIT
mated in Falmouth bounded northerly by the road
which leads to McIntosh's hill, east by Henry Hus-
toms land south by land owned by the heirs OF John
Buchanan, and west by William Libby, Dr. land
containing fifteen acres more or less, being the same
premises which was formerly owned by Col Josiah
Hobbs, and decided to jeremiah Hobbs by Mary
Hobbs, Jan. 2, 1852.
Dated at Portland in said county the twenty-ninth
day of January, A. d 1875.
w3w5
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At Templars' Hail. No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcII-Maine, first and third Mondays in each
month.
TEMp1E-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

News heavy rubber boots only $780,, of
Woopsocket or Boston make, at Halls rubber
store under Falmouth Hotel. teb9tf
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

DEMOCRATIC NoMINATIoNs.-A AT the meeting
of the Democratic ward delegates last evening,
TO nominate candidate for Mayor and NUM-
cipal Judge, the following nominations were
made: For Mayor, R. NJ. Richardson; for Mu-
nicipal Judge lEnoch Knight. The delegates
from Ward one recommended for school COM
mttee. William Curtis; Ward 2, Melvin 2.
Frank: Ward 8, Henry P. Merrill; Ward 4,
George H. Chadwick; Ward made no recon-
mendation; Ward 6, A. W. Bradbury; Ward
will make nomination when they nominate
word officers.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

IMPORTANT DECIsIoN-The full bench have
Just rendered decision in the important case
of Hoveys vs. Storer, thar has been pending
several years.
During Gen. Buffers expedition the plain
titfs chartered ship to the government through
defendants-the ships husband-for,as he said,
800 per day for 124 days; government paying
in fact $3.50 per day. The plaintiffs sought to
recover of the defendants the difference,
amounting 10 $71O0. The decision of the full
bench is that the balance, $210O, rem naming
in Storers hands, after dedncting his commits
sion and the captains (Robinson's) primage,
shall be proportioned pro rata among the then
ships owners, deducting from tho captains
share the sum advanced to him by Storer. j.
S. Abbott of Boston, and j. Ruggles, late OF
Thomaston, for plaintiffs, and A. p Gould OF
Thomaston, and Bion Bradbury of Portland,
for defendants.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16

The following correspondence explains itself
PORTLAND Feb Q. 1875.

The following correspondence explains itself;
PORTLAND, Feb. 8. 1875.
To MIR. WILLIAM CALDER, Portland Museum
Dear Sir-Desiring to testify our high appreciation
of your artistic merit as an actor, and of your
character as gentleman, as well uniform en-
oyment of your efforts to entertain the citizens OF
Portland permit to take this opportunity to well
come you as settled resident in our midst, by ten
dering you Complimentary Benefit, on such an
evening as you may be pleased to designate.
We are, Very Respectfully, Yours,
A. w IT, Clapp Bion Bradbury.
Chas Mclaughlin g. Co., A. w. Bradbury,
w. & c. r. Milliken, J. b. Brown q Sons,
Charles H. Chase II. w. Bryant,
w. e. Donnell & Co., Lorng, Short q Harmon,
Shaw Hamm'd & Carney, Josiah H. Drummond
Chas B. Varney & Co., Benz kmgsbury, or.
,Iohn 70. DOnneil, Saml j. Anderson
Emery & Furbish q. M q H. L. RUNNER,
D. w. True &. Co., John Dennis ~ Co.,
L. Clifford Wade. Fhos. o. Wmsow,
Leonard G. Jordan.
The Portland daily press., 1875-02-16
STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK COUNTY

A house and barn in Frankfort, formerly
owned and occupied by B. Atwood, was burned
Friday. Estimated loss $1,000; insured for
$500.
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OXFORD COUNTY.


On the 9th of this months, the new owners
will take possession of the grist mill at the up
per end Of Norway village. This is the prop
erty that was owned by j. w. q A. q. Par
sons, now in bankruptcy,
The grangers are causing some excitement at
Norway, and it is probable that at the annual
town meeting there will be quite little con-
test on town officers, as two OF the board OF
selectmen belong to the order of 2. I'll. The
town meeting will be held on the first day OF
March. b
PENOBSCOT COUNTY.
There are two pleasant little fights going on
at Bangor just now. One is for the collector
ship of customs and the parties are the present
collector. Hon. W. p. Wingate, deputy cOllec-
tor III. r. Fox, who has long held his present
position, but row wants the more profitable
one, and Hon. George Cutler of Midway, a
member of the state senate. The other con-
test is for the pension office. DIR. S. b. Morr-
son, the present agent, desires a re-appoint-
ment. and is opposed by Capt. e. E. Small, a
very popular young man, whose petitions
have been largely signed. Both have army
records, but Capt Small is undoubtedly the fav-
orite with the soldiers. The Office is a profit
able one, though it is believed now to be bur-
dened with an annual payment to an nnsuc'
cessful aspirant for it when DR.. Morrison was
appointed.
Private dispatches announce the suspension
of Messrs A. F. & d. Mckay of Liverpool, to
whom a number of cargoes or deals were ship
ped by Bangor lumber merchants last season.
Elkauah Knowles, Esq, we'll known and
respected citizen of Hampden, died quite sud
denly, Jan. 18th, aged p years.
IN GENERAL.
The President of the Iowa Central railroad
is visiting the large bondhoiders of that road
in various parts of this state. $4,000 OF this
stock is held in Lewiston and Auburn. 1t Ii
desired that the first mortgage bondholders
viii allow the earnings of the road to be ex
pended in Improvements, signing off their dir
| idends for that purpose. That officer think!
the stock is worth fifty cents on the dollar, and
| will eventually be worth more He offered tt
| pay $50 for it now 1t is said that there is
| 100000 of this stock owned in Portland, and
| large quantities in other cities of the state.
The following are the amounts in the harbo!
| and river bill for Maine as redRced: Ma
chias $26,00O to $4,000, Penobscot river $780,
| 900 to $4,000, Camden $4,000 to $1,000, Ken
nebec river $4,000 to $4,000, Portland $50, COZ
| to 800, 900, Richmond Island $25, 900 to 10000