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The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

MAINE DAIRYMENs AssoCIATIoN.-J. w.
Lang, Esq., of Brooks, sends us the following
respecting the Maine Dairymen's Association,
which was incorporated in 1874:
This association recently held its first meet.
ing for discussion with the Maine Board of
Agriculture at Waterville, and enjoyed very
useful and important session. During this
session it also held its second annual meeting
for the election Of officers and the transaction
of business. Being now thoroughly organized
and ready to work, it needs more extended
membership to enlarge its sphere Of useful
ness.
All parties interested and especially promi-
nent dairym en-, as well as all who desire to see
this important branch of our farm economy
thriving and prosperous, are desired to take
hold and not Ouly become members themselves
but aid in procuring others as members from
their society. One dollar makes one an annual
member, and five dollars life member. 1t is
important that as many life members be OF
tanned as possible to add to the solidity and
pernanency of the ASSOCIATION. Send the
names and money to the treasurer, DR.. j. w.
North, jr., Augusta, and the secretary will is
sue certificates of membership and also send q
COPY of the constitution. Every member is al
so entitled to copy of the transactions for
1874 now IN press. We hope ali who take
pride in the improvement of our dairy matters
will attend to this matter at once, ard enable
us to extend the benefits of our organization by
increased membership and revenue.
The Maine DairymeDs' Association will hold
their annual show and fair in connection with
the Maine State Agricultural Society in Septem-
Der next; when it is proposed to make one of
the grandeSt and most instructive displays of
our dairy products utensils and supplies, ever
held in New England.
The Secretary will furnish blanks to any who
desire TO aid in procuring members, and be lad
to correspond with any one in regard to any
point in the dairy business, or on any subject
connected with its weG are.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

THE DEATH .PENALTY.-A Loop-hole in the
Present Laoc.-An Augusta special says that
the question of Communication to imprisonment
for life of the death sentence of James M.
Lowell convicted at Androscoggin County
Court of murder in the frst degree, will prob
ably be determined at the next session OF
Council. the 10th inst The opponents of capi-
tai punishment claim that the law passed last
winter for the purpose of making the death
penalty more certain, taking from the Gov
error and Council the right to review snGh
cases and fix the day of execution, and max
ing it the duty of the Judge who passes the
sentence to fix the time, will prevent the exc
cutIon of Lowell, as the time cannot legally De
fixed by the Executive until in April, one year
from date of trial, and the repeal OF the law
allowing the Governor to fix the time OF execu-
ton took effect March 81. 1t is said that the
opponents of capita! punishment knew at tne
time of this loop-h hole IN the act but the adyo-
Gates of the death penalty, in their .eagernes,ss
to make it more certain, failed to notice 1t. IL
is, therefore, gu ionabe whether the Execu-
tive Council can do anything in the case but
review and commute the sentence to imprison-
ment for life
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
Portland Dispcnsary.


The annual meeting of the Portland Dlspen-
sary was held at their room, in the City bu'iu
ing, yesterday afternoon at o'clock, ol''er
Gerrish, President, in the chair.
The report of the attending physicians sno"
that $50 patients have been admitted durins
the past year. About $50 patients have been
visited at their homes. large amount OIL
medicine has been furnished to those who were
unable to purchase it. Owing to the severity
of the weather the past winter large nnmper
who usually buy their medicines were ophgeu
to get it of the society. The following gen'le'
men were elected Board of Managers for tpe
ensuing year: Oliver Gerrsh, j. I. McCoop'
A. Spring, T. C. Hersey, W. S. Dana, ID. NJ.
Payson, j. W. Warehouse, M. Z. Emery anu
John Yeaton. At subsequent meeting OF lne
Board Oliver Gerrish was chosen President, Dr'
Webster, Treasurer, and Dr. Hersom, Secre'a-
ry.
Drs. Ring, Brooks and Bray were chosen az
tending physicians and DR.. Spauding surgeon
to attend cases of eye and ear disease A Vote
Of thanks was extended to the retiring atteho-
ing physi ians.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

THE SToRM.-The severe storm which visited
this vicinity Saturday and Sunday, has done
but little damage. The road bed and the
bridges of the Rochester and Ogdensburg roads
have not suffered, and on the Grand Trunk
there was but little rain; beyond Gorham, N.
e., no rain fell at all. At Saccarappa the
water rose many feet Sunday, but ceased to
rise before midnight. A hurdle on one OF the
bridges was carried away and other slight dam
age DONE
About 40 feet of the middle of the dam be-
longing to the paper mill at Yarmouth, was
washed away A small part of the trestle
work used in erecting the Grand Trunk bridge
was washed into the mill pond. No further
damage is reported at this place.
The shipping in the harbor was very fortu-
nate and but little damage was done. About
daylight yesterday morning the brig Earnest
hoisted signal of distress, having anchored
lust outside of Portland Light. The tugs W.
III, Scott and Chas. A. Warren went to her as
sistance and succeeded in getting her into the
harbor. She was within few feet OF the
breakers and would soon have gone to pieces
| had not the tugs arrived.
The tug Scott then went to House Island
and got the schooner Siak off. She had drifted
| on the sand and was in very perilous position
| when the tug arrived.
The steamer Express, Capt. Oliver, hauled
the schooner Isabella off of House Island,
| where she drifted during the storm.
| The water in the barbor was very high yes
terday, and vessels which arrived reported it
| very rough outside.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
Ar5th schs Stephen Harding, Harding. Matanzasi

Ar5tb schs Stephen Harding, Harding, Matanzas
E G Gates. Freeman, Cedar Keys.
Cid Sd, briggs Josefa True. Matanzas; Josie. Petit
grew, Cardenas; schs Jos W. Wilson, Weeks Glen
fuegos; Canton, Henley, Caibarien; Laura Brigham.
CLARK. Matanzas; VIM X Mowrey, Eaton, Calais
Gen Howard, Erskins, Providence.
Sid 3d. barques W Holbrook, for Matanzas; Es-
cort for Angler; brig Hermon, tor Matanzas; sch
f W Emery. for Cardenas.
PROVIDENCE-Sld Sd, sch j Rogers, Fletcher,
New York.
VINEYARD HAVEN-Ar Sd. scbs Mary Susan,
Snow, PHILADELPHIA for Kennebunk; Vineyard. Rich,
Hoboken for Salem; j $ Bragdon, Lavender, Rock
port for Alexandria; Eliza Sawyer. Cook, Calais for
ProUdence; Com Kearney. Mason, from Hobcken for
Boston, Nathan Cleaves, Virginia for Portland.
BOSTON-Ar 4h, schs Gertie Morrow, Dunnng,
Barbados; M NJ Knowles, Dow, Havana.
Cid Sd, brigs Eugenia, Veazie. st Thomas; Mary c
Haskell, Hall, Baltimore; sch Iona, Coombs, Fer
nandina.
Below. sch Nathan Cleaves Atwood, from Virginia
for Portland.
Cid 9Th, sch Australia. Wheeler. Portland.
Sid 4th. barQue Jennie Cushman.
NORTHUMBERLAND Sd, sch Ernest Lee Ride
out MayagueZ
Ar 9Th, brig Colson. Conary, Boston, to DAD for
MayagueZ.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

SAN FRANCISCO-Cld Sd, ship Yosemite, Mack.
GALvESToN-Sld I'd, brig Minnie Abbie, Hard
ing, Boston.
new ORLEANS-Ar 30th, schs f Fabens, Ly-
man, and Fred Dunbar, Connors. Ruatan.
CID I'd, barque Eva Fisk, Nichols, Genoa.
PENSACOLA-Ar Goth, sch Irvine, MeLaren, from
New Orleans.
ST MAkYS, GA-Ar 25th sch II Eaton, Young,
New York. ,,,.
BRUNSWICK, GA-Ar 28th, sch Mark Pendleton,
Pendleton. Hilton Head.
Ar 30th SCH Maggie Todd, Richardson. Savannah.
ca 3Dth sch r & G w Kinds, Hill, Boothbay.
SAVANNAH-Ar 4th, sch S L Hall. Boothbay:
CHARLESTON-Ar Both ult, sch Maggie A FISK,
Baker. Boston via Weymouth y,,,,;o,
Cid 3ist. CHI Carrie Walker, Chadwick, Brunswick.
Henderson, Providence. v,
Ar list sch l. A Edwards, Miller, New fork;
NORFOLK-Sd 1st sch Alice Bel, Hathaway
MOSQUITO Inlet, Fla, to load for Norfolk; H.. IT,
BALTIMORE-Ar I'd, schs Adeliza, Huhtley, Jar
denas; Adde NJ Bird Fales. Humacoa.
Ar 4th sch Nellie Bowers, Stackpoe, Cardenas.
PHILADELPHlA-Ar3 3D.. sehs Carrie nelson, Al
len Wilmington; Mary Standish hlch' hocKport.
Below Sd, sch l. A Orr, from Matanzas
NEWCASTLE, DEL-Passed down 80, sen ADA
NEW YOBK-Ar 3d. barques Lizzie Merry, Law
renee Campeachy Mex. Is days; IL d Slower, flerce
Matanzas; brig Pedro, Bahrs, Cienfuegos; sens Z
Hail. Keen, Matanzas days; Annie K Lewis, oilley,
Mobile; q Pinkham, Pmkham. Baracoa ~ Gays
Martha I'll King. from Providence; Annie M Anen'
Allen New Haven for Baltimore.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
Law Court.


The following decisions have been rendered by the
Law Court
Knowles vs. School Dist. 10 in Chesterville. De-
PENDANTS defaulted.
Holmes vs. Holmes. Exceptions overruled. De-
cree of divorce set aside and annulled.
Smith vs. Harlow ct al. Judgment for defend
ants.
Penny VS.. Walker. Exceptions overrued.
Hebron VS.. County Commissioners of Oxford coun-
ty. Writ denied. Petition dismissed with costs Tor
respondents.
Cape Elizabeth vs. County Commissioners OF Cum
berland county. Writ granted as prayed for.
State VS. Nowlan. Exceptions overruled. Judg-
ment for State.
State VS.. Skofeld. appellant. Case to stand for
trial.
Kidder VS.. Sawyer. Exceptions overru'ed.
Smith VS.. Folsom. Exceptions overruled.
Clark vs. Lebanon Exceptions overruled. Judg-
ment on verdict.
Thompson ct al Vs. Cooling. Exceptions over
ruled. Judgment on verdict.
Hager VS.. New England M. M. Insurance Com
pany. Motion and exceptions overIuled
Carter in EQUITY VS.. Bailey ct ais.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

UP AMONG THE MoUNTAINs.-The snow has
been settling rapidly along the line of the
Portland & Ogdensburg r. R., in Conway,
Bartlett Harris Location, ETC., as it has rained
most of the time from Friday night to Monday
morning Sunday the town bridge across Saw
yer's river, which empties into the Saco about
two miles this side of Bemis' station, Harris
Location, was swept away, and about
thirty feet of the bridge across Ellis river has
gone with the ice. The ice is out of the Saco
down to Conway. The railroad has sustained
no damage as yet.
Two young men, named Frank Parker and
John Witbam, broke into the store of Meserve
& ellis at Upper Bartlett, Friday night, and
stole S3l. The store door was unbolted during
the day by Parker. They subsequently returned
to the store and spent part OF the money
These parties have committed several thefts,
and Witham is accused of brutally beating his
mother
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

-Four hOOsHS WdHtcu'
a GENTLEMAN and Wife, no children, desire
N to secure three four rooms suitable for house
keepipg purposes. Two of the rooms must be OF
good size and have considerable of sun light. Refe-
rences exchanged Must be worth not less than 81 %
Der year. Address F, BOX 1851. ma26natf
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
Fairfield News.
The Frcshet-Busincss-R Religious Inter
esas, etc, etc.


The Frcshet-Business- Religious Inter
eses, etc, etc.
The talk on the street to- day is the storm and
the prospect of the ice leaving the river Sat
urday, after the heavy rain of Friday night,
there were long faces seen on the street. Our
millmen feared general breaking up; but the
rain has continued steadily and strong hopes are
now entertained that the river will open with
out any damage being done. The ice is very
thick and it will be some time before the chan
pei will be clear
Business is dull and has been so all winter.
Everything and everybody seems to be waiting
for spring to come in earnest.
Our lumbermen have been very successful
in eheir operations the past winter, and larger
amount of timber has been cut than for some
years. With good drive and plenty OF water
we hope for busy times soon.
The new M. c. r. r. Depot at this place is
completed and will be occupied in few days.
1t is fine structure and, when the old build
ings are removed and the grounds hXed up,Wlil
be an ornament to our village.
The religious interest seems to continue I'M
abated and new subjects are continually COM
ing forward. This interest was created by the
labors of Rev. Mr.. Kelley, chaplain from the
| army, who labCred here last fall during his
| furlough Through his efforts, aided by the
| friends here, lot was purchased on which to
| build a Baptist Church the coming season.
| Since his departure Rev. Mr.. Bates has been
| laboring here and great interest has been awak
ened This does not seem to be confined to one
| society, but all are feeling the influence: The
Universalist Society has secured the services OF
Rev. c. Purngton of Presque Isle. who com
menced his labors yesterday, April 4th Mr.. P.
| is an earnest devoted christian man, bringing
| into his new denomination considerable of the
| zeal of the Free Baptists to which he formerly
| belonged. Rev. H. B. Abbott, who has labored
| for the Methodist Society for the past three
wears. is obliged to withdraw from the confer
ence on account of his health. The interest in
| the Reform Club seems to be increasing. The
meetings are well attended and very interest,
| ing.
Even at this early day there is considerable
talk about the probabilities and possibilities OF
| the coming political campaign, and considerable
| interest is manifested in the candidates; espe
cially is this so in regard to the nomination fol
| Governor.
We learn that the Grange at the Centre is in
| very hourishing condition, and that there is
| talk OF their opening store this spring.
SETH.
Foi,f,a1d nri1 1879
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.-Michael Judge VS.. Michael ii. Reddy.
Action on account annexed for use of sewing ma
chine and irons and ironing boards-S10; also count
for money had and receiyed-S10. Defence-A for
mer settlement of all accounts. Judgment for the
defendant. Plaintiff appealed.
Winship. Reddy, pro Sc
Samuel L. Carleton VS.. Henry Gall'son. Action on
account annexed for rent one month-$1S.75. De-
fence-House not in repair as agreed. Judgment re-
served.
Carleton, pro Sc. Bradburys.
George Wyer VS.. John Ryan. Action on account
annexed for feed-S12.45. Judgment for plaintiff for
$1l.01. Appealed.
Geo. W. Verrill. Fogg.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

THE STEAMER DALLAs.-U. S. X. Steamer
sDallas," Captain Charles 7. Chase, on We'd
nesday, the 31st ult., finished ''Winter Cruis-
ing" on the coast, for assistance of vessels in
distress. During that time from Dec 1st IA,
to April LIST, '75,' the dallas" has steamed
3O55 miles, boarded 1876 vessels, assisted 5, and
reported for violation of the revenue laws 1.
The cruising has extended east to Rockland
and south to Cape Ann. The Dallas has been
twice to Passport on business connected with
the Life Saving Stations. Was frozen in at
Moose a-bec Reach for seven days, and with
the greatest difficulty released. The naviga-
ton has been very difficult and dangerous on
account of the ice in some places to the east
ward, extending as far as fifteen miles from
land. She will now resume her regular duty.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

Saturday the annual meeting OF the Gorhani
Savings Bank was held, at which Joseph lieu
lon was reelected President, and Judge water
man Treasurer and Secretary. The depos'''
have reached nearly 100000, and the insti'u'
ton is in very prosperous condition.
The annual meeting of the Narraganse''
Manufacturing Company was held on oa'uf-
day. Despite the dull season, the company
was in a condition to declare dividend pu' IL
was voted not to do SO, thus keeping the ne'
profits as surplus. The company is putting
up some very desirable carriages.
Rev. Mr.. Ferris is improving in health pu'
was unable to preach Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

SELECT READING.-The reading at Reception
Hall last evening was not as well attended as 1t
should have been. The readers are we'll known
and it is OILY necessary to say that they read
in their usual pleasing manner. The selections
of Consul Murray were rather humorous, while
Mrs Hulps were of a more subdued character
The audience were highly pleased with the en-
| tertainment and showed their appreciation by
frequent applause,
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

AccIDBNTs.-A sailor named Peter Hutchins
attempted to go on board vessel in the harbor
yesterday morning while intoxicated. The
boat upset and the man was nearly drowned.
Mrs. Patrick O'Brien living on Carey's Lane
fell and broke her wrist yesterday morning.
William Gillis, living on Danforth street, bad
his hand caught in a cog-wheel at the Portland
Company's Works and lost four fingers, yes
terday afternoon.
A man named Fay broke his arm at the Rol-
ling Mills about week ago. He was taken to
the Maine General Hospital yesterday when 1t
was discovered by the physicians that the arm
was broken, although the man did not know it.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

AN ARREsT.-Last summer Messrs. Garter
& Co. of this city employed a young man
named George B. SimoIds as travelling sales
man. In July he sold bill of goods to firm
in Chelsea, Mass. 1t is claimed that be col
leeted the money and decamped. Last Satui-
day he appeared in Charlestown and was ar
rested. Word was sent to this city, and a
representative of the firm has gone on to appear
AGAINST the man
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
Personal.

II. Benham, of the firm of H. Clarkson 81
Co., of London, Eng ship brokers, successors
of Messrs. George Croshaw, & Co., is in town,
on business with our ship brokers.
Lieut.. Com. Folger, U. S. N, has returned
from Europe and is stopping at the Falmouth.
Dr. Ring has been appointed Instructor of
Chemistry in the Portland Medical School.
George II. Cushman, Esq, has returned from
his trip to Florida
Messrs. Brown & Perkins. of the Brown
Lumber Company of Whitefeld, N. H., were in
town yesterday looking after their lumber in
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

WEATHER REPORT From the report of the
Signal Officer, MIR. Thornett, we learn that the
highest barometer for March was 1904; lowest
80 As; hest thermometer 80 degrees; lowest
/ degree; maximum temperature Sc 2; mini
mnm 224 total rainfall 1863 inches; prevailing
wind northeast; rainy and snowy days II.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

A VALUABLE GIFT.-About the time Judge
Morris was elected Judge of the Municipal
Court he began to make a collection of the
portraits of the members of the Cumberland
Bar. At the time of his retiring from office
the collection numbered 81. The Judge has
lust sent letter to Judge Howard, Presiden'
of the Cumberland Bar, in which he donates
the whole collection to the Association. The
gift is very valuable one now, but will be still
more SO a few years hence.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

SPELLING MATcH-One of these Interesting
modern entertainments came off at the vestry
of the New Jerusalem church last evening.
There was lively and good time. So much
interest was manifested that it was DECIDED 10
hold ano her next Monday night at the same
place, open to the public with an admission lee
of ten cents. Ipecacuanha proved too mucn
for several of the best spoilers.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

ELLSWORTH PACKET LINE.-The Schooner
"Senator'' of this line, now lying at Long
Wharf, will receive freight for Ellsworth in a
few days. The new schooner now on the stocks
in Ellsworth will be launched in about two
weeks. She will be commanded by Captain
t. M. Grant of this city, and go Immediately
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

WARDS OPERA HoUsE,-The present pro-
oramme at Wards is grand success. The
audience last evening was delighted, and they
showed their pleasure very often. The present
company are sure to win lots of friends during
their stay A grand matinee will be given
Thursday afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
The Freshet.

Except in the small streams, the expected
freshet has not arrived at the dangerous stage
which has so long been feared. The ice in the
large rivers still remains firm and is still re-
ported strong. No trouble is anticipated on
the Presumpscot The Saco has not yet reach
ed its climax. The Androscoggin is reported
to have risen several feet. The Kennebec has
also risen considerably, but the ice is reported
thick and strong. None of the railroads have
been injured except the Maine Central. On
the line of that road about 100 feet of track was
undermined mile below ChaLdler's Station
The morning freight passed, but the passenger
train from Lewiston could not pass, and the
afternoon train was an hour late. There was
also wash-out mile below Skowhegan, at
the same place where several such breaks have
been experienced. 1t was repaired during the
day.
In the Geographic columns will be found des
patches from various points in Maine and else
where.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

CARY CONCERT. Seats for the Cary concert,
Thursday evening, are selling rapidly, and
those who desire TO obtain them should not
fail to purchase tickets to day, which can be
done at Stockbridges'. About $50 seats now
remain unsold.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

TURNER Bros are receiving seasonable
stock of elegant goods at their we'll known
place of business. The firm is so we'll known
to our readers that it is only necessary to call
attention to the fact that they are keeping up
with the times See advertisement.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

SUsrA1NED.-Yesterday several parties who
got s'worsted" in collision with the police at
Gorham's Corner, few days since, asked
Judge Knight for warrant for the arrest of
officers Hanson, Hicks and Stevens, which was
refused. The Mayor,as chairman of the Police
Committee, gave the parties another hearing,
and after full investigation of the case, voted
+o Sustain the officers
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

THE GARRICK CLUB.-The first entertain
ment of the above named Dramatic Club took
place at Grand Army Hall last evening. They
presented "My Uncle's WHIP and "Lend me
Five Shillings' All the parts in both plays
were we'll sustained. In the former Miss
Drnkwatar acted her part with much ease and
grace, and in the latter Mr.. Banks as Mr. Co.
lightly, was very funny and created great
deal of merriment. Miss Tarbox also acted
her part finely and displayed considerable
dramatic talent. The young man who sang the
Dutch song was also very amusing. This eve
ming they give another entertainment at the
same place, and we advise all to attend. The
proceeds 90 for the benefit of the st. Paul
Church,
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

TEMPERANCE.-The reform Temperance meet
ing at the Allen Mission last evening was full
ly attended The speeches by several reformed
men, and others, ladies and gentlemen, were of
the very best. AT the close several signed the
pedge. Rev. o. NJ. Cousens and Rev. Mr..
Woodbury. will be among the speakers on Fast
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06

F.O BAILEY & Co. will commence at q
o'clock to day, at rooms over A. B. Butler s
store. Middle Street, the sale of large and fine
stock of ladies furnishing goods, fancy goods,
hosiery, trimmings, SC, &c. See auction col
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
MEMO BANDA.

Sch Convoy, Gerrish from EastpOrt for Boston
with smoked herring, went ashore at Moose-a- Pee
Goth ult where she remained until the I'd inst, when
she came off and towed back to Eastport by the
cutter Woodbury.. The cargo is total loss. Insured
for $1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-06
Farm ut Auction.

DURsUANT to a license from the Judge Of Pro-
II bate, L shall sell at auction, on Saturday, the
10th day of Apri 1875, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at tho
Office of George p. Emery, ESQ.,, in Gorham the farm
recently owned by Elisha Strout laie of Buxton de-
ceased Said farm is situated at East Buxton, about
two miles from Gorham Village consists ofabout l3O
acres of land, has comfortable buildings, young
growing timber; cuts about % tons Of hay and can
be made to cut so tons, Terms can be made easy
InGure of CHARLES Fl. OSBORNE or GEORGE
WHITNEY, near the premises, or of the subscriber
DANIEL @. EMERY, Admr.
Gorham, March 6, 1875 marlId&w3wu