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The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

CONVENTION OF REFORM CLUBs.-The re-
port of the convention of Reform Clubs held at
Bangor Wednesday, as reported by the Wing,
was altogether the largest and most enthusiast
tic gathering of men who have been addicted
to intemperance, ever held in Maine. The SIM
pie fact that nearly hundred men from vari-
Gus parts of the state, who, few months ago,
were mostly confirmed inebriates, have been
moved by general impulse to leave their dis
solute lives, is in itself most remarkable
spectacle 1t marks a new era in the temper
apce reform and will do more than hundred
laws without public opinion. The following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, In Convention assembled, il having
pleased the delegates of the several Reform
Clubs in the state of Maine to renew their COW
enant and declare their principles; therefore,
be it
various Temperance Reform Clubs in this state,
declare our firm adherence to the cause OF tenn
perance.
ResoEued, That to the Allwise God we ascribe
our success, and to God we render thanksgiving
and praise for his goodness, love and mercy as
shown in temperate men.
Resolced, That by love, by moral suasion, by
morality, and by brotherly association, we will
continue this work until all Incorporate men
in this state aud country shall be gathered to-
gether in one Grand Club, non political and
non sectarian.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

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 a 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., 1875-05-21

superior COurt.
MAY CRIMINAL TERM, 1875. sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-


MAY CRIMINAL TERM, 1875. sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
THURsDAY.-State VS.. Andrew Lang. Nuisance.
Sentenced to pay fine of $500 and costs of prosecu-
tion in default thereof to imprisonment and labor
in county jail seven months.
State vs.. John Howley. Nuisance. Sentenced to
pay fine of $500 and costs of prosecution in default
thereof to imprisonment and labor in county Jail
eight months.
State VS.. Michael Howley. Nuisance. Sentenced
to pay fine of $500 and costs of prosecution; in de-
fault thereof to imprisonment and labor in county
jail eight months.
State VS.. Patrick McGlinchy. Nuisance. Sen
teuced to pay fine of $1,000 and costs of prosecution
In defanlt thereof to imprisonment and labor in
county iail ten months.
State VS.. James MeGlinchJ. Ordered to pay fine
of $500 each on three indictments, with COSTS max
ing $1,000 with costs. Paid.
John Sheridan, on search and seizure indictment,
was fined $500 or eight months in Jail.
In the riot case exceptions were taken and bail fur
mished in the sum of $1,000 each.
Counsel are notified to be in attendance Friday
morning at 10 a. m to complete all unfinished bust
ness IN the criminal docket.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

WE notice by the abstract Life Chart just
printed from the official returns of the differ
ent insurance companies doing life business
in Maine the past year, that the Equitable Life
Assurance Society of the United States heads
the list both in amounto new business and in
the increase of premium receipts.
Mr.. T. f. Clark. General Manager for the
State, informs US that the general business de-
preston had no visible influence with the sue
cess of his agency during 1874, thus showing
that the Equitable must be exceedingly popu-
lar.
We also notice that nearly one-fourth of all
the life business transacted in the state by
thirty-three companies was done by the Equit-
able, that is, that it did nearly eight times the
average amount of all the companies.
1t does not seem so strange that men prefer
the Equitable when its strength of $27 0OO,0 900
its income annually of $10,0OO.0O0 and its sur
plus Of $4,0OO,0OO are taken into account 1t
issues all the ordinary forms of policies that
first class companies do, also the Tontine which
is very attractive to capitalists as an invest
ment,
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21
STATE NEWS.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Tue Pennington Chronicle says that there
are nine oranges in that county, all of which
were represented at the co unity council the 18th
inst
The spring term of Wilton Academy was
closed with an exhibition Tuesday evening
There were 80 scholars during the term.
The Chronicle says that the buildings occu-
pied by G. M. G. Durrell, in Kingfield, were
consumed by fire the 18th inst Mr.. d. aud
his family were at his fathers house. a short
distance away, when the buildings took fire.
They saved but little of the furniture, etc.
Cause of fire unknown. Loss about $780,
The ex-soIdiers of Pennington have organ
lied SOLDIERS Memorial Association one of
the objects of which is to observe Decoration
day. Edward |. Merrill is President.
National Bank. The subscribers are paying
their money for their stock, which makes quite
a draft on the savings bank, which it is well
prepared for.
The Pennington Chronicle says that the
general cutting down on the Maine Central
railroad has been felt at that place. Saturday
three men we're discharged from the shops at
West Pennington; AMI on this branch OF the
road the nav of all employees has been cut
down 10 per cent.
The graduation exercises at The Willows,
Pennington, will occur Friday, June IL.
The Pennington. Chronicle says that Old
Blue mountain was white with snow MONDAY
morning, caused by storm the day before
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The Ellsworth American says that Mrs.
Catherine Bolton died in Bro0ksvile, aged 100
years, months and days. She was able to
read and converse until nearly the time of her
death.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

CENTENNIAL.-It mnst not be generally IN
'derstood that at the approaching centennial tea
party to be held June 14th at City Hall, that
any and every person by purchasing an invita-
tion ticket, choosing some character and dress
ing in the costume of the time, is entitled to a
reserved seat at the Washington table, and as
there is decided choice Of seats, those apply
ing first will be first served. In order, then,
that every one may have the opportunity of an
early selection, and that the committee may
know how many to provide for, it has been de-
cded to name Rossini Hall as the headquarters
of the Centennial committee, where members
of the committee will be in attendance from
four to six every Wednesday and Saturday at
ternoon up to and including June I'd, to give
any suggestion with regard to character and
costumes which may needed. To facilitate
matters, prompt action is requested.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Dav,

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
The Nations saddest-P; I, Barnum,s
sPEcIt IL NOTICES.
Singing sehool-.Mr Moves,
o0"p Jrup Lungwort- G. Way & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
y, " -eed-A Person.
d Let-Good Unfurnished,
Wanted-A Few.
Nutter Bros. g. Co.
Sale of Forfeited Goods-I. Wasbbun Jr.
House Wanted-By.
Aobys Patent-Anderson's
Experience-W d. Little
Aroostook Horses-For Sale
Grocery Business for Sale-Upham & GaIdnier
AUCTION COLUMN.
Choice Plants By Auction +. O. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

observation-disclosures night man en-
tered the stable of j. f. Libby on Congress
street and attempted to steal two harnesses and
a coat. Just before the stable was closed the
man went In and asked the hostler what time
he closed up. He told him about midnight.
While the hostler was busy the fellow took the
harnesses and hid them under carriage so
they would be handy The hostler suspected
something was wrong and watched the mans
movements. After he went out the hostler hid
and watched proceedings. He soon saw the
fellow enter through a rear window and take
the harness. Then the hostler tracked him
and succeeded in getting the harness, but the
man escaped. 1t was sharp struggle.
The same night the grocery store OF Small q
Kicker on Danforth street was entered and
about $50 worth of cigars taken. Officer Bar
bour arrested two men on suspicion OF being
concerned in both breaks.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY AUCTION
In the law proceedings against John Wins
low Jones, by advertisement of attaching Off
Ger it appears that in horses, colts, COWS, carts,
sleds, carriages, hay, grain, &C., are to be sold
at his house 9o-day, at 8 o'clock a. M; TOOLS
implements and machinery for canning at his
factory at p p. No., and tomorrow at 10 o block
canned goods, office furniture, safe, &c, in
Portland
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

THE MUsEUM.-T The play of Little Emily .
will positively be withdrawn at the end of this
week; so but three more opportunities remain
to see it, On Monday, the fine sensational
play of 1.-THE Lancashire Lass will be brought
out for the first time in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

FIGURES WON'T LIE.-The attention of our
readers is called to the advertisement of the old
Mutual Life Co. in our columns this morning.
Such figures as are given, taken from the re-
cent annual statements, are sufficient to con-
vince the most ifcreduous of the value of a
policy with this mammoth company, now the
largest in the world. The recent failures of
several small companies-which have started
up and gone down within few years past
should lead those who want insurance to apply
to such company as the Mutual Life, and to
an agent who may be found and relied upon
when he is wanted. Mr.Litte has been agent
of this company more than thirty years, and
can give facts from experience, and not mere
theory.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

THE Charlottesville Cadets yesterday
formally accepted the challenge to drill the
Montgomery Guards. City Hall is named as
the place. and June the 9Th, at o'clock, the
time. Both companies are drilling hard and
closely contested drill may be expected.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21
EXECUTOR'S SALE.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AT AUCTION.

ON SATURDAY, May 3D. at 8 o'clock P. NJ, we
" shall sell the valuable property on Southwest
of Clark and Danforth streets, the above pro-
perty consisting of lot of Land,7 feet Danforth,
and 50 feet Clark street. This lot has been used
as garden for a number of years, and is in high
state of cultivation. Also, lot adjoining the above
lot, on Clark street, being % feet Clark street,
running back Y feet, on which is good Stable 20
x30 feet These lots are on the highest portion OF
Danforth street, in good location, and will be sold
upon easy terms of payment.
r. o. BAILEY IL co, Auctioneers.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

DIR. NEWTON, the great Magnetic Healer and
CIairvoyant, will be at the United States Hotel
every Tuesday, from a. m. till 6 p. m. All
chronic diseases cured. my13tf
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

WEDDNa.-Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Edwin
NJ. Coyle son of Capt John B. Coyle, and Miss
Lizzie S., daughter of the late Otis Cutler,
Esq, were married by Bishop Nicely, at the
residence of John S. Head, ESQ.,, 263 Congress
street. The party was strictly private one.
The bridal presents were numerous and valua'
BILE. Hundreds of people in the city who have
the pleasure of the acquaintance of the newly
married people, wish them all that happiness
and prosperity which can be allotted to mortals,
for both are Justly esteemed and loved The
bridal party left on a tour of two or three weeks
last evening, intending to go to Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

THE FIRST CIRcUs.-Tod day Howes & Cush-
ing's circus and menagerie of trained lions will
exhibit here. 1t is the first of the season and
will doubtless draw large crowd. The pro-
cession in the morning will be very attractive.
A live lion will accompany the procession, be-
ieg allowed to wander where he pleases. The
exhibition of trained lions will be one of the
best features Of the exhibition This is the
first appearance of this circus in this country
for twelve years. They give an exhibition
both afternoon and evening. You can see it
all for 30 cent?.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

FISHING The schooner Georgia Willard has
arrived in Boston with 10000 mackerel. The
Maggie Willard has also arrived with 10000.
Both of these vessels have taken about $4,000
mackerel this season.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

EUREKA! Yes WE HAVE FoUND!-Amongst
all the trash thrown upon the market in the
shape of Catarrh Cure, there is one article that
we have tried and guarantee to our readers to
be everything that it is recommended to be,
and that is Reder's Germs Snuff A box or
two will cure the worst case of Catarrh. A
large number of people in this city have used
it. and can substantiate what we say, Our
Druggists are selling immense quantities of it,
and Will warrant it. There is certainly moth
ing to compare with it, and we recommend it
to all who are afflicted with this disease.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

THE CoRTIcELLI SEWING SILK has been
fully tested, and has secured for itself an ex-
traordinary demand in consequence of its
suneriority for hand or machine sewing
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

HARMLESS AS SUMMER DEw.-Yet in the
highest degree Disinfectant and preservative,
SOZODONT keeps the teeth always healthy
and spotless, and the gums ruddy and free
from cauker.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21
THE PRESS
ID at the Periodical

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots Of res
sender Bros, Marquis, Brunch 81 Co., Andrews
Wentworth Moses n b. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros, on all trains that out OF the city.
At Biddeford, of Pillsbury.
AT Saco of H. Hodgdon,
At Wat erville, of j. s. Carter.
At Bath of j. o. Shaw.
At Lewiston, of French Bros. and Stevens q Co.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21
Desirable Residence Ocean Street,
Deeriog mt Auction.

ON SATURDAY, May 22d, at 4 p. M, shall
" sell a very desirable residence ON Ocean street,
near Woodfords Corner, Deering. Said property
consists of new "a story wooden house, containing
9 Rooms, and unfinished Attics, Pantry. ample
Closets and Clothes Presses, cemented Cellar, Brick
Cistern, fine Well water, &c. This House built
by the day by the owner in 1869. for his In
the most though manner of the best of stock, it Is
modern structure throughout and very conveniently
arranged, there is a barn annected with the house
by wood shed; also henery, &c. The lot contains
about one acre situated on corner of Ocean and
proposed street. On the lot 60 young and thrifty
ruit Trees Grapes, small fruits sc. This is one of
ride of the City, over the shell road five minutes
walk of horse cars commanding an excellent view of
Portland, the Island, Back Harbor and surrounding
Country. The Terms will be easy. We invite an
inspection of this splendid property.
my18 OFT
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

f. O. BAILEY & Co. will commence the sale
of watches, jewelry, &C., this morning, at
office Is Exchange street. The sale of silver
plated ware will be continued at 176 Fore
street.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

ECONOMICAL New Foods cents will buy
a package of Sea Moss Farine, made from pure
Irish moss, which will make 50 kinds of dishes,
such as cakes, pies, buildings, etc, or 10 quarts
of GUSTAV $, iellies, creams Charlotte Russo,
blanc mango, etc. Sold by all Druggists and
GrCcers. apr16eod daw1y*
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

ANNIvERsARIEs.-We understand that aa
unusually large numaer Of the prominent cler-
gymen and laity of the Baptist denomination
in this state will attend the anniversaries in
Philadelphia next week. Quite large patty
will leave this city on Monday p IN. by the new
Portland, Rochester and New London route
arriving in New York Tuesday morning, and
in Philadelphia in season for the opening of
the meetings that morning.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

MYSTIC LoDGE-The members OF Mystic
Lodge celebrated their tenth anniversary at
Grand Army Hall last evening. 'Sarah's
Young Man" and "Down by the Sea-" were
PLAYED in very acceptable manner A table
of fancy articles were for sale, also refresh
ments in abundance. A very pleasant evening
was spent.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

REPAIRs.-Mr. Joseph III. Dyer is at work
enlarging the yacht Ray, at Back Bay. She is
to be made about fifteen inches wider aud six
feet longer. Her cabin will also be somewhat
repaired. 1t is expected to greatly improve her
sailing qualities. She will be finished about
she middle of June.
Mr.. Merrill, the boatbuilder, is repairing the
schooner Plato at Back Bay. New timbers are
to be put in, and she will be refitted generally.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21
Tenement Wanted.

DY gentleman and wife tenement of from 8 to 6
1p rooms furnished or unfurnished. Two Of the
rooms must be large and facing south or west. Ret
erences satisfactory. Address
r., Press Office.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

Hon. N. A. Farwell of Rockland is at the
Falmouth.
Hon. John Hall of North Berwick is at the
Preble.
Gen. f. d. Sewall of Bath, Supervisor of In
ternal Revenue for New England, is called a
most efficient officer.
In consequence of the ill health of Rev. Dr.
Quinby of the Gospel Banner, Rev. o. Perkins
OF Cooperstown, New York, has been engaged
as that gentleman's editorial assistant. Dr.
Quinby proposes to take a short vacation.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-21

Capt. Joseph Moody, prominent citizen of
York, died suddenly May 18th, aged 70 years.
He was in the lineal descent OF Father
Moody"
N. w. Lord has put on the Saco, Limerick
and Limington daily line handsome and very
servlceaOe new stage.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-01
A Sequel to the Market War.
Arrest of Vegetable Vendors.

There was considerable excitement in the
neighborhood Of the French Market on Sat-
urday morning, occasioned by the arrest of a
number of small vegetable dealers who make
it their business to expose their stock along
the New Levee street banquette below the
market. A warrant had been issued for their
arrest for obstructing the sidewalks. and a
number were taken in to make test case.
This is sequel Of the market war and is
doubtless inaugurated by the market lessees
in order to restrict the sale of comestibles to
the public markets. When the prisoners
we're arraigned before Magistrate Staes they
stated that they were only employees and we're
not ready for trial. large crowd of those
interested in the decision of the case followed
them into court, and there was considerable
denunciation on their part against the market
leSSees.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-01
AT WORK WITH THE RAZOR.
A Woman Severely Cut.


The Third Precinct Station is about as
lively place as there is in town just now,
and lovers of sensation can enjoy all they de.
sire if they pay visit to Jackson Square.
On Saturday there was considerable of q
commotion amongst the bootlacks and ioung.
ers about, as an officer appeared upon the
scene, leading colored woman almost COW
cred With blood. Her dress was crimson
with gore and her wild expression betokened
great excitement. .tt' -
In q few minutes another officer appeared
with another woman still more gnastly in
appearance. She was holding her bloody
skirt over her bosom and slow, tricklipg
stream of blood was oozing from her left
breast Her apparel was torn. and evidences
OF hard struggle were abundant.
1t appears that the two women, Mary
Mcclellan and Kate Hilliard, have not been
on speaking terms for some time past, and
meeting this morning at the corner of st.
Louis and Rampant streets, let out at one
another with broadsids of epithets.
After short verbal spar they closed, and
Mary Mcclellan drawing a razor, delivered
severe cut to Kate Hiliiard in the breast A
neighboring physician was called in, and he
pronounced the wound of SO serious char
acter that it needed prompt attention The
woman was sent to the Charity Hospital by
Capt Lawler.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-01
THE WAR AT THE CAPITOL.
All Quiet.

The edict of the Governor has had some eff
feet, and although the opposing factions arr
still in battle array, they are resting on theh
arms, the outposts have been called in, and
there seems to be, by mutual consent, truce
which will probably continue with occasional
Interruptions, in the shape of light engage
ments until next fall, when the campaign will
again open and the war win be waged fercer
than ever. ..5
In the meantime both armies will be forti-
flying and strengthening their positions, pre-.
paratory to the grand and perhaps decisive
battle which will follow the meeting of the
Legislature.
This is the condition Of affairs at present,
but both armies are active and watchful, and
at any time there may be brisk skirmish.
Indeed, some people that profess to be in the
confidence Of the commanding officers of
both factions, predict an engagement on Mon
day
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-01
CRIME IN THE INDIAN TERRITORY.

Judge Parker, Of the District United States
Court for the Western District of Arkansas
was in Washington July 25. aud reported an
enormous amount of crime in that part of his
district extending into the Indian Territory,
over which his court has criminal jurisdiction
only:
The District embraces 5000 square miles, and
contains 100, 900 inhabitants. The great bulk of
the business comes from the Indian Territory,
over which the jurisdiction is exclusively criminal
The inhabitants are two-thirds Indians and one
third negroes and whites. All bear arms They
are largely Adventures and tugitives from justice
The population is one person and one third to the
square mile. The people are not thrifty Prop
erty rights are disregarded. The Indians con-
slider the whites and negroes intruders.
The Territory Is pandemonum OF crime.
Life is cheap. Murders are committed frequently
for two or three dollars in money, or pair OF
shoes. At the last May term Of court, there were
eight convicted Of murder and seven of man
slaughter, and eight cases Of murder continued
to the next term. There are thirty eight indict-
ments in court for murder Of parties not yet ar
rested, and seventy-two United States Commits
sioners writs in the hands of the Marshal for
parties who are charged with murder and not yet
indicted, making fearful total Of one hundred
and thirty three known homie des. This does-not
include homcides committed by Indians on In
dians, to which cases the jurisdiction Of this
court does not extend Such cases are numerous.
Not less than dozen such have occurred within
fifty miles of Fort Smith during the past two