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The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
NEARLY BLIND.

H. r. STEVENS: Dear Sir-In expressing my
thanks to you for benefits derived from the of
VEGETINE, and to benefit others. will state:-
When eight or nine years old l was afflicted with
Scrofua which made its appearance in my eyes, face
and head and was very near blind for two years.
All kinds of operations were performed on my eyes,
and all to good result Finally the disease princ-
pally settled in my body limbs and feet, and at times
in an aggravated way.
Last sum ner / was, from some cause, weak in my
spine and Kidneys and it was at times very hard to
retain the urine Seeing your advertisement in the
Commercial, bought bottle of VEGETINE, and
commenced using according to directions In two or
three days obtained great relief. After using four
or five bottles noticed it had wonderful effect on
the rough scaly bOtcbes on my body and legs. 1
still used VEGETINE and the humorous sores af
ter another disappeared until they all gone, and
attribute the of the two diseases to VEGETINE
and nothing else.
III am ever affected with anything of the kind
again 1 shall try VEGETINE the only reliable rem
edy. Once more accept my thanks, and believe me
to be, Very respectfully AUSTIN PARROTT,
Dec. 1872. No. 50 Gano St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Diseases of the Kidneys Bladder, ETC., are ALWAYS
unpleasant and at times they become the most dis
tressing and dangerous diseases that affect the
human system. Most diseases Of the Kidneys arise
from purtie in the blood, causing humors which
settle on these parts. VEeETINE excels any known
ing the blood thereby causing healthy action to all
the organs of the body.
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists
mVS d4wt
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MASONIC.
Annual Meeting Of the Grand Lodge Oh
Maine,

The Grand Lodge of Maine assembled at Ma
sonic Hall at 8 O clock a. m. Grand Master'
| David Cargill of Augusta, was present, Will
almost all the regular officers. Five Fast uranu
Masters were present, of whom heuei WASH
| burn of Livermore, is the senior. one nun
| dred and thirty weight lodges were represented
| out of III, and several of the other representa-
| tives arrived by the noon trains. The num-
| her of members present was 239. The morn
| ing session was occupied with the annual ad
| dress of the Grand Master, the reports OF grand
| officers and the appointment OF committees
with the reference to them OF such matters as
were presented to the Grand Lodge.
The committee on returns reported 1858
mamher. an increase of 555 during the year
| over deaths and removals
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The annual election of officers commenced at
| 8 o'clock. with the following result:
Albert Moore of North Arson, Grand Mas
| ter. (editor of the Advocated
Edward P. Buraham OF Saco, Deputy Grand
| Master.
William o. Poor of Belfast, Senior Grand
Warden.
Charles 1. Collomore of Bangor, Junior
Grand Warden.
Moses Dodge of Portland, Grand Treasurer.
Ira Berry of Portland, Grand Secretary.
Oliver Gerrish, William 2. Preble, B. E. An
drews, Committee of Finance.
r. j. Murray of Portland, David Cargill of
Augusta, Trustees of Charity Fund for three
years.
The representatives of thirteen lodges arriv-
ed during the afterno on leaving only twenty
lodges in the state not represented,
The Grand Lodge adjourned until II o'clock
Wednesday morning.
EVENING.
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
met at z clock, Horace H. Burbank OF Linn
erck, Grand High Priest, presiding.
The committee on credentials reported thirty
four Chapters out of thirty-seven in the state
represented Six Past Grand High Priests
were present, of which Oliver Gerrisb was the
senior The following officers were elected:
Henry L. Paine of Portland, Grand High
Priest
Arlington B. Marston of Bangor, Deputy
Grand High Priest
Joseph NJ Hayes of Bath, Grand King
Francis G. Faulkner of Turner, Grand Scribe.
Rufus a. Hinkey of Portland, Grand Treas
urer.
Ira Berry of Portland, Grand Secretary.
j. II. Drummond, Oliver Gerrish and Nathan
Woodbury., Committee on Finance.
Ten a. m. Wednesday morning was assigned
for installation of officers. and the Grand Chap
ter called off until a. m.
The Grand Council meets at o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon, the Grand Commandery att
o'clock Wednesday evening, and the Order OF
High Priesthood at o'clock Thursday morn
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The Maine Press,
What orr Contemporaries are sayin g.

Concerning the announcement of the Sum
rise that Mr.. Powers is the choice of the Re-
publcans of Aroostook county for congress-
man, the North Star says:
The choice of the Republicans of Aroostook
is Mr.. Powers! Here is dove like innocence
combined with serpent like wisdom. Who are
the men in Aroostook that desire so ardently
to see Mr.. Powers elected? 1t is well known
that a good delegation in that gentleman. s
favor Will attend the convention with their
bills all paid, but in vain do we look and listen
for spontaneous uprising of the people Will
the prospective candidate please inform us Just
about how many copies of the Sunrise ne has
united the party is in this move.
Here is cheek. hard work, misrepresent alton,
and subsidized press to be arrayed against
the will of the people in the approaching cam
paign Which will win remains to be seen,
but we may expect some pretty tall lying, done
by these political marmots before the leaves
fall in autumn. We wait to see the next move
on the checker-board of Aroostook politics.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G A. R.-Arrange-
ments have been made whereby delegates to
the National Encampment G. A. H., which is
held from May 18th to the 14th, inclusive. can
20 from Boston via Norwich line to New York,
and from thence to Chicago via Niagara Falls
and return for 1888. It is proposed to leave
New York from depot at foot of Chambers
streets. Monday, May 10th, at a. M, so as to
sp, nd half day at Niagara Falls. Massa-
cbnsetts delegates will leave Boston Saturday,
May 9Th.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

PORTLAND & OXFORD CENTRAL.-The bond
holders of the Portland & Oxford Railroad
met at the States yesterday afternoon and APP
pointed a committee consisting of Hon. f. o. j.
Smith. S. G. Andrews, Esq, and Hon. Bion
Bradbury, to act conjunctively with commit
tee to be appointed by the stockholders to draft
the necessary instruments to carry into effect
the formal vote of the stockholders and bond
holders, passed at the last meeting. The meet
ing adjourned until May 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

SPELLING MATCH-Eveu staid old Poor
poorduck has caught the fever, and is forsak
ing Josh for Noah. An interesting spelling
match was held on Monday evening at the
Cape Elizabeth town house, j. S. Pickett Of
the School Committee acting as word gver
After some exciting contest the prize was
awarded to Miss Nellie Chase. The proceeds
are to be devoted to furnishing the High Schoo
with philosophical apparatus.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
PRONOUNCED INCURABLE.

BOSTON, May 81, 1871.
II. r. STEVENS ESQ.,: Dear Sir-I have been bad
ly afflicted with Kidney Complaint for ten years;
have suffered great pain in my back, hips and side,
with great difficulty in passing urine, which was of
ten. and in very small quantities. frequently accom-
panied with blood and excruciating pain.
1 have faithfully tried most of the popular RENE
es recommended for my complaint; / have been
sicians in Boston, all of whom pronounced my case
incurable. This was my condition when was adj
vised by a friend to try the VEGETINE, and could
see the good effects from the first dose took and
from that moment kept on improving until 1 was
entirely cured, taking in all, should think, about
six bottles
afflicted again in the same way, would give dollar
a dose, if could not get it without.
Respectfully, j. M. GLE.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDINU'
TUEsDAY.-Sarah Thompson, Hans johnson ano
Andrew Swansar. Intoxication. Fined S. each Will
costs. Paid.
William j. Tape Intoxication. Fined 50 with
costs.
Bridget Haney Common drunkard. Thirty days
Annie WEIGH. Malicious mischief. Thirty days.
Jabez Mariner libellant, liquors and VESSELS
James A. Callahan claimant. Liquor ordered to be
restored TO claimant.
Libby. County Atty Bradburys.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

The closing exercises of the Seminary for the
present term will take place in the Congrega-
tional church Friday afternoon next at q
o'clock. and will consist of prize defamation
and readings. Music will be furnished by
Chambers Band. Miss Clara Munger of Port
land is engaged to sing on the occasion. In
the evening the usual social ga thering will &C.
cur at the Seminary, to which all friends of the
school are invited. The summer term will
commence MAY 18th.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
II Danforth st. Portland Me.

LIGHT INFANTRY.-The annual inspection
ordered by the Adjutant General, will take
Mace to night. The company voted to accept
tba invitation of the Grand Army to act as es-
cort Decoration day, also to devote the pay re-
ceived from the st,te for muster to paying tne
exnenses which will be incurred in attending
the Bunker Hill anniversary.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

THE MUsEUM-There was packed house at
the Museum last evening "Donald Mckay"
seems to have struck the fancy OF fortiaho
people, and there is little doubt that the play
will draw large houses as long as it is kept Oh
the boards. 1t will be given at the matinee
this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

UP THE OGDENsBURG.-Two men fell over a
very high embankment while at work on the
raihoad in the mountain section Saturday, and
were seriously iniured-one of them so severely
that he will probably die.
The masons at North Conway gave ball at
Masonic Hall Friday evening, at which sixty.
five couples were present The Portland Band
furnished music and the occasion was very
pleasant one.
Frank George, Esq, the popular proprietor
of the Bartlett House, who has been seriously
ill of congestion of the lungs, is cOnvalescent.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

THE TURNvEREIS EXHIBITION Tomorrow
evening occurs the exhibition and dance to be
given by the Turnverein boys. They have a
good performance arranged, including several
new and difficult feats. At the close of the ex-
hibition social dance will be enjoyed. Be
sure to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

SPELLING MATcH.-The spelling match at
Reception Hall last evening was we'll attended.
Mr.. w. X. Neal was the pronouncer, and
Messrs. Geo. F. Aver and Charles II. Kimball
acted as umpires. There were three classes
formed. The prize liz the childreDs' Glass; 81
greenback, was taken by Master Frank York.
The prize in the second class, a beautiful bou-
quet, was awarded to Phil H. Turner, The
third class was made up of volunteers, and
Miss .Jnlia Bihher was the victor.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
Business Notes.

Messrs McGregor & Sprague of Eaton, are
running their mill on full time, manufacturing
twenty thousand shingles day.
1t is stated that Carmel parties have decided
to remove to Skowhegan and start shirt fac
tory large enough to employ fifty persons. LII
is said Ex-Gov Coburn gives them the land.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
THE BEST MEDICINE.

EAST MARsHFIELD, Aug. %, 1870
Mr.. STEVENS: Dear Sir-I am sevepty-one years
of age; have suffered many years with Kidney Com
plant, weakness in my back and stomach. 1 was
induced by friends to try yonr VEGETINE. and
think it the best medicine for weakness of the Kid
neys l ever used. 1 have tried many remedies for
this complaint. and never found so much relief as
from the VEGETINE. 1t strengthens and invigo-
rates the whole system. Many of my have taken it,
and believe it to De good for all thecOmpiaints
for which it is recommended.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Kidney Complaint.

Probably there is no complaint that aflics the hu-
system, which little understood at the pres
ent time, as some of the varied forms of Kidney
Complaints.
There is no disease which causes such acute pain
neys fail to secrete from the blood the uric acid and
other poisonous substances, which the blood accum-
ulates in its circulation through the system.
If from any cause the kidneys fail to perform the
functions deyoving upon them. the cumulations are
taken up by the absorbents and the whole system
thrown into state of disease causing great pain and
Importance of keeping the kidneys and blood in
healthy condition. through which all the impurities
of the buly must mass
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
Superior Court.

APRIL CIVIL TERM, 1S75-sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
TUEsDAY-John F. Blake and John W. Lincoln
VS.. John M. Fluent To enforce lien for labor per-
formed and materials in converting Fluent Hall into
the Museum-Sl7S7.15. On trial.
Frankie. II. Clifford.
Reed-H, B. Cleayes.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

SOME MAsoNs--Our city was fairly overrun
with masons yesterday. The Preble had IT'S
arrivals, the Falmouth 20, States 49, and the
City Hotel 67. j. K. Martin, Esq, OF Rum
ford, was among the number at the latter house.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
YORK COUNTY.

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
AZURE 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., 1875-05-05
PAIN IN THE BACK

There is no remedy Known to medical science which
has proved itself more valuable in cases of Kidney
Complaints than the VEGETINE. 1t acts directly
upon the secretiODs, ceanses and purifes the blood
and restores the whole system to healthy action.
The following extraordinary of great sufferers
hopeless cases, will speak for themselves and should
challenge the most profound attention of the medical
faculty, as well as of those who suffering from
Kidney Complaint,
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

ECONOMICAL New Foods cents will buy
package of Sea Moss Farine, made from pure
Irish moss, which will make 80 kinds of Dishes
such as cak es, pies, buildings, ETC., or 10 quarts
of GUSTAV s,sjelles, creams, Charlotte Russo.
blanc mango, etc. Sold by all Druggists and
GrLcers. apr16eod daw1y*
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

UNDERTAKES WANTED.-A few old hands
wanted-apply at Death & Co.'s old Office. The
people are SO afflicted with catarrh that soon
most of them will drop into the grave. No
need of it; Readers German Snuff never fails
to cure the most obstinate of cases-and so
cheap-only 35c.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

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 invulnerable to
all destructive influences by the daily use OF
this bene6cent preparation.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
MOI Missing.
MOI WIssIMSs
The following note from Mr.. Morrrell e.

The following note from Mr.. Morrrell ex-
plains itself: ,,o--
10 the Editor OF the Press: d.
Dear Sir, that missing man reported in TO-
days PRESS has turned up, after spending
day at Diamond Cove in his boat. His name
tnrns out to be E. j. Morrell and is painter
at work Oh Judge Goddard's summer resi-
depce at Falmouth. His friends all thought
him lost, but he is glad to be able to report to
tbe contrary. Yours Respectfully,
VI" E. j. MORRELL
~ portland Me
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my4tf

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. 45, 1O3, for $10 900, was issued in 1862
Annual premium S 281.70
Total amount paid in five ears, ,409. 80
Accumulated cash surplus, 725. 80
Over so per cent of the.amount paid
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day,

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Spelling Match-High Street Church.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
City of Partland-Proposals.
Don't Pay-Mathias.
Carriages-Zenas Thompson, Jr.
Vegetine-Dauchy's.
A Good Soda Fountain for Sale.
Grand Trunk Railway Co-Tenders.
Important Announcements. H. FitZgerald's.
Wanted-A Smart Active Boy:
Lost-ln this City.
DR.. Roberts Celebrated Ointment.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
Over 30 per cent. of the.amount paid.

DR.. 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
mays 3t
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05

THERE is but one opinion as regards the Cor
ticelli Sewing Silk, and that is it richly de-
serves a general circulation. For hand or ma
chine sewing it has no equal.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
Guardians sale of Real Estate.

DURSUANT to license from the Honorable Judge
IL of Probate within and for the county Of Cum
berand, shall sell at public sale the premises in
Westbrook, in said county, Wednesday, the
tWenty-sxth day of May A. d. 1875, at two o'clock
in the afternoon the following described real estate
belonging to Charles A. Haskell and Annie NJ. Has
kelI, children and heirs of Dexter v. Haskell,
deceased, viz: Situated in said Westbrook and
bounded n0rtherly by the county road leading from
Saccarappa village to Cumberland Mills village, and
land Adeine III. Haskell; easterly by said Adeline
H. Haskelrs land southerly by land Of AlonzO Lib
by ana westerly by land of Guilterd of Mrs. NJ.
A. Brigham. ofG. g. L. P. Warren. and the estate
of Charles Quinby; said premises being crossed by
the Portland and Rochester Railroad.
FABIUS NJ. Ray, Guardian of said minors.
April %, 1875 apI23d3w
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
advertisement in the PRESS, the circula-
ton of which, per month, exceeds 100000.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
SOMERSET COUNTY.

The smallpox scare in Madison is increasing.
A case of varooid has been discovered, where
the patient, supposed to be afflicted with chick
en- pox, has been visited and seen by large
portion of the town.
Gen. Isaac Dyer of Skowhegan has just re-
turned from a brief trip to the Pacific coast
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-05
City of Portland.

PROPOSALS will be received until Wednesday,
L May 18th inst, lat 70 O'Clock m for the delivery Of
good hard burned best quality Sidewalk bricks to be
delivered from time to time, and at such places as
may be required by the Street Department.
Also for the delivery of three thousand lineal
feet more less of Granite Curbstones to be cut SIX
(6) inches top six () face and two and half G2tl
back end joints kept full at least eight ~ inches
down, and to be from sixteen (16) to twenty (20)
inches Deep the Stone to be delivered on the Street
as required by the Commissioner of Streets.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
Address PROPOSALS to CHAIRMAN,
Committee on Streets, Sidewalks and Bridges:
my5 dtd
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-28

There Is a proposition on foot to put 4
line of steam bargeS on the river, between
this point and Carthage and Philadelphia,
which we trust will. now that it Is started,
be pushed forward until it is an accom-
plished fact. We know the gentlemen
here who are the principal movers III the
matter and as they are successful business
men OF large capital, we have no DOUBT OF
the success of the movement, PROVIDED they
meet with proper encouragement from those
most interested, namely the merchants OF
Philadelphia and Carthage, and the planters
along the river.
The advantages to them are 50 many, and
50 great. that it is hardly necessary 10 refer
to them but we will do so briefly:
lst- Freight can be carried more quickly
and cheaper than by wagons upon badly
worked and muddy roads.
81. The teams now used for hauling freight
from the railroad 10 Carthage, and tue crop
of the surrounding country, TO the ROAD are
principally farm teams. and could be bet
ter used in the fields or permitted to rest
from their labors until the next crop
season.
Sd. The timber now undeveloped along
the river could be put in market. But we
will not enumerste-
The project is entirely feasible for it is
well remem bered by old citizens here that
the steamboat, Ranger, formerly OF the
VieksbnFg and 6azoo line was purchased
by merchants of this place before the war.
and was put in the Carthage and Jackson
trade. That she made a successful trip up
the river and started back with a heavy
load of cotton. That she was burned when
within fifty miles Of this place, by the
merest accident, which might have hap
pened upon the largest river or ocean. 1t
IS true that during the summer months the |
boats would have TO lay up, but for over |
tx months. and those the busiest in the |
rear, they could be made profitable TO their |
owners and an advantage TO the country on /
he river north of this place.
The capitalists ofJackson are ready and |
anxious to do their part, that Is to put the |
boats upon the river, insure all freights |
shipped either way on the boats and to assist |
n cleaning out the river.
viii the people living on, and near the |
liver, north of this place do theirs. Which
: to assist in cleaning out the river and
rive guarantees that if the boats are placed
lpon it they will be employed to trans
bort freight and crops
We have been requested by the inaugura-
ors OF the movement here TO publish a call
or convention composed of persons living
n, or near, the river in Kinds, Madison,
Rankin, Scott, Leake, Neshoba and Winston
ounties, to m Get at Carthage MONDAY AU-
UsT It, 1876, to consider the question and
axe such action as they may deem
rODpr
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-28
FRUIT OF THE Loom, 121 cents, at
STADEKER's.

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE. call spe-
cial attention to the very full announcement
OF the opening of the twenty fifth annual
session of this institution on the 10Th Sep
TENDER. The College grows steadily in eff
cheney and favor, and will ere long be
endowed by the denomination under whose
auspices it is conducted While it is in one
sense denominational school, it is p-acti-
cally non -sectarian, and any young man
who desires an education can acquire it at
Clinton as thoroughly and as economically
as elsewhere in the land. The rates for
tuition and board are exceedingly low, and
as to health, Clinton cannot be surpassed
1t has good record in that very important
particular
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-07-28

On the down hill side of life which an old
medical writer quantity terms 1.-The wrong
side OF the meridian" when the tuuctio"s
decay and the frame gradually bends under
the weight of years. the system requires to
be sustained under the burden imposed upon
it. Innumerable physical ailments and in
lirmitics then press upon it 10 which IL had
been in earlier life stranger. The surrSt
and pleasantest support and solacc Of de
clining years is found i'm IIostotteT's Stom
ach Bitters, recognized a. the most whole
some and agreeable ot diflusible stimulants,
the most potent of tonics and alternatives.
The aged and inlirm may place implicit
confidence In this invigOratng elixir, which
not only checks those malades to which
elderly persons arc peculiarly subject but
in measure retards the encrOachmeut OF
time upon the constitution,