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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-04-28
PENOBSCOT COUNTY.

WE were much pleased in looking over the
fifteenth annual report of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society of the United States, to see
that over and above the legal reserve they have
an individual surplus of So, 662, 5S7 ,2S-100.
We notice also that the business of the So
ciety. although widely extended, is confined to
the most healthy localities. The losses by death
fall considerably below the amount predicted
by the mortuary table, upon which the calcu-
lations of the society are based
Their business is conducted on the all cash
and purely mutual basis All payments to the
society are required to be in cash, and all losses
are paid by the Society in cash. All profits are
divided among the assured Larger accumula-
tions of profits have been made on the Tontine
Savings Fund Policies of the Society, than
have been heretofore paid on policies of equal
age, by any company. (The attention of the
public is specially called to this method of as
surance introduced by the Equitable, and con-
corning which full information, may be obtained
from the Society's publications.)
The confidence of the public is exhibited by
the growth of the Soclety's business. After
steadily increasing, the amount of actual new
business trdnSaCteu Ill tuo uiutu year dItcf tHe
organization of theSociety, exceeded that of any
other life company in the world; and during
the subsequent years the Equitable has con,
tinued to hold the prominent position then
attained. The popularity is due in a great
measure, to the iudicious management of the
society, combining sound principles and ex.
treme care, with a thoroughly energetic policy.
This management has already secured the mosl
substantial results and an impregnable position
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-04-28

THE GLEN HoUsE.-The proprietors of the
Glen House, Messrs. w. & G. R. Milliken,
have issued a circular stating that this most
popular summer hotel will be open for the sea-
son June 17-and will close October l. Many
improvements have been made during the sea
son not only to the very superior Glen House,
hut the immediate surroundings of the place
have been brought into still greater perfection
by further cultivation of the grounds and the
opening of new forest paths for the convenience
and pleasure of the guests The Glen House
is too well known to the public to require an
extended notice. No mountain resort has its
rich or varied scenery or SO many points OF In
terest so easily reached. The house of itself
has no superior in the mountain region, if in
deed it has a successful rival, for the proprie-
tors have expended money lavishly to make
the G lien first class in every respect. The Glen
House may be reached in few hours from any
eastern city. From Gorham, N. H., on the
Grand Trunk it is but eight miles; from Glen
station On the Portland & Ogdensburg, it is fif-
teen miles, and from the summit of Mt. Wash
ipgton, if reached from the Mt. Washington
Railroad, eight miles From each of these
points the propretors run daily coaches during
the season, and when we speak of coaches, we
do not mean springless mud wagons drawn by
old, spiritless horses, but elegant Concord
coaches and teams famous throughout the re-
gion. Those living by the sea all the year, find
the mountain air not only grateful but highly
beneficial to the health, so that the tendency
toward mountain resorts by those living in our
maritime cities increases every year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-04-28

GEN. CoNNoR.-We have heretofore quoted
declarations of the Watervlle Mail, the Bridg-
ton News, and others of the Independent"
press relative to the candidacy. We take the
following from the North Star, the 'indepen-
dent of independents:
Thus far one has just about the same sup
port as another, but after members of the Re-
publican party have had time to examine the
qualifications of each prospective candidate, we
think the name of Gen. Conner will prove the
most acceptable to majority. Added to his
liberal education and general intelligence upon
political affairs, he has firm hold upoa the
affections and respect of the soldiers and would
receive their support So far as events have
developed, Gen. Conner appears to be the most
acceptable man yet mentioned for the Govern
ershfp, though others may hereafter come to
the front who can presentlstronger claims for
the position than the one alluded to.
At the present writing it is our individual
opinion that as few objections can be urged
against Gen. CoHnor as against any gentleman
yet named. We shall wait for the entire list
of gubernatorial candidates to be completed,
and then give our support to the one whom we
consider the best qualified for the place.
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STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoGa1N cotNTY.

ANDROSCOGGlN COUNTY.
The Lewiston Journal regrets to learn that
Hon. Job Prince of Turner lies seriously ill,
with symptoms of pneumonia, and that very
little hope is entertained of his recovery.
The Lewiston Journal says that extensive
improvements are about to be made IN the
MAR Central station in that city. "A dining
saloon is to be built, SO that trains will stop at
that CITY for dinner instead of at Danvllle
Junction.
Moses Crafts has been elected trustee of the
Mechanics Savings Bank at Auburn, in place
of Mr.. Wheelock, resigned.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Phillips and Strong Telegraph Company, at
Phillips, on the oath inst, it was voted to in.
struct the directors to commence the work OF
construction Immediately. The stock is nearly
all taken up, and nearly three hundred OF the
poles already on the line.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
Mr.. W. A. Parlin of Winthrop has gone to
Wiscasset to take charge OF the shoe shop
connected with the Jail there.
A correspondent of the Kennebec Journal
wants the state library to be made accessible to
the people of the state, by which he means
that its volumes shall be lent to any one who
desires them.
G. M. Bailey gave the men in his employ, at
the factories in Baileyyille, an oyster supper on
the Goth inst
The Kennebec Journal says that the old
'sWyman Tavern" at the foot of Belgrade
Hill, was burned last Monday. The fire caught
in the chimney. No family lived In the house.
but it was used for workshop. The loss of
the building was not great, except the lumber.
No insurance Mr.. John G. Taylor had some
40 barrels of cider stored in the cellar, which
was lost, except casks.
OXFORD COUNTY.
There is a wonderful child in Stoneham two
years old, the son of Albert Littlefeld, who
can point out any place en- map, after being
once told where it is, when being asked to do
so.
The Bethel Changers received their first car
of flour last Saturday. The price and quality
are both very satisfactory.
The Democrat names school district in
raised year 800 bushels of wheat, $50 OF oats,
$500 Of potatoes, 5000 lbs. of hops, besides
having gardens and other crops.
The Norway Advertiser thinks the reformers
accomplished more Christian work in three
short hours than has been done in three years
by the two Christian churches in the village.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
The Wing learns that on Sunday morning
the house, barn, wood-house, carriage house
and other outbuildings OF William ~ Lowell OF
Springfield were destroyed by fire. The farm
ing tools, grain and potatoes were lost, but a
small portion of the household furniture and
fixtures and wearing apparel was saved. The
estimated loss is about $4,000, on which there is
partial insurance.
The winter term at the State College closed
last Friday The spring term commences next
Monday.
Bangor had an immense spelling match.
Clerk of-the Courts Brett got the primer, and
the last lady went down on word OF ten
SyllableS
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Business Notes.

The Calais Times says that many of the saw
mills on that river have started up.
The saw mill Of the Androscoggin Water
Power Company at Lisbon started uplast week.
The company has two millions of logs in the
river and five millions at Milan, to come down
with the Lewiston drives
The Oxford Democrat gives an extended no
tice of the foundry and agricultural implement
mandatory of F. G. Merrill, Esq, at South
Paris. He is now making the Pettengill swivel
pillow, Pettengill's horse hoe and cultivator. and
has just invented coulter harrow. Mr.. Mer-
rills establishment is one of the most complete
in Maine.
Arthur Berry & Son start their saw mill at
Bowdoinham this week. This mill has the
reputation of being one of the best in the state
and when in full operation works about fifty
men. In connection with it there is Stat
planer.
The Augusta Journal says that the steam
saw mill of the Kennebec Land and Lumber
Company in that city started up Monday for
the summer campaign.
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THE SPELLING FURORE.
The Pending Battle at City HaIl-The
Skirmishes Elsewhere.

at last the spelling furore in all its intensity
has reached Portland The numerous ''spells'
which have been held in various church YES
tries have been but preliminary sklrmishes.
The grand ''charge along the whole line" will
be at the City Hall tomorrow night. The ar
rangements are nearly complete for the Cham
pionship match, which will be then held under
the auspices of the LIST Baptist and I'd Parish
Societies A gentleman long connected with
educational interests will preside; Mr.. Patten,
of the High School, will act as umpire, two
prominent professional men as judges, and A.
E.IChase, Esq.,, will hurl the photographic light
ming at the devoted heads of hundred or more
gentlemen and ladies from the first circles OF
our city.
Three prizes will be given to the successful
contestants, viz. IS to the best speller OF COM
mon, simple words; an Unabridged Webster or
Worcester las the winner prefers) fer the best
speller of all English words, technical terms
and proper names excluded; and champion
goblet and salver, beautifully and appropriately
engraved to the person missing the teaoest words
in the final test, where "miss'' will not send
to seat.
A large number of ladies have signihed their
intention to participate. If gentlemen WIN the
prizes they must earn them. Gentlemen or
ladies wishing to contest for the championship
goblet will call on Rev. j. NJ Palmer or M. l..
Stevens, Esq, before the match.
INDIA STREET vEsTRY.
The spelling match at India street last even
ing was we'll attended. j. o. Winship, Esq,
gave out the words, and Rev. MI. Bicknell and
M. P Frank, Esq acted as umpires. Little
Miss Sargent took the prize in the first class.
Tie second class was made up of pretty good
spoilers. After long struggle the whole class
went, leaving E. f. Waite to carry off the hon
ors. A Josh Billings spell was then INDUCED
in, greatly to the delight of the audience.
ALLEN MISSION.
The match at the Mission was very success
full. Mr.. Neal pronounced the words and Capt.
Sturdivant was the umpire. The prize in the
first class was taken by Jennie Chase. In the
second class the prize was taken by Miss Alice
Frohock, smart little miss, who appeared to
be an excellent speller. She received a hand
some bouquet The match was such success
that it was decided to have another one Satur-
day evening
AT WEST END.
The people at West end have had their SPELL
ing match, which was very satisfactory, the
spell taking place in the chapel under the di-
rection of the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Morgan, who
gave out the words. George Buzzell acted as
umpire. The contest at last was very interest,"
ing between Mrs. Morgan and Miss Susie Buzz
zell, but after passing through many hard words
the latter went out on ''purview."
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SCHOOL CoMMITTEE.-The following business
was transacted at the regular monthly meeting
of the School Committee:
A communication was received from Mr.
Hunt, accepting the office of School Superin-
tendent, and stating that he would be ready to
assume the duties May LIST.
Miss Dora A. Dellou was elect teacher OF
the Long Island school.
The matter of a school on Crotch Island was
referred to the Mayor.
Messrs. Frank, Smaller and Fobes were APP
pointed committee to take into consideration
the expediency of providing the pupils of the
schools with books at the lowest wholesale
prices.
DIR. Smaller and G. f. Libby were appointed
a COMMITTEE, of which the Mayor is chair
man, to consider all cases of studies or disci-
plne which may arise in the High School, and
to have power to act.
A petition was prepared to be presented to
the City Council, requesting that the grounds
about the North School be enclosed with
fence.
The committee on Bracket and Park street
schools were directed to appear before the Com
mittee on Public Buildings regarding better
accommodations for Primary No.. Z.
The matter of relieving the crowded condi-
ton of the North School was referred to Dr.
Smaller and Mr.. Curtis with power.
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Two HOUSES BURNED AT FALMOUTH.-The
fire spoken of in the PRESS yesterday morning
as seen in the direction of Falmouth proved to
be quite destructive Mr.. Richards, who owns
q pasture near Colley's Corner, built fire in
the field to burn the brush, but the wind was
blowing SO fresh that the fire got beyond his
control. The whole neighborhood turned out
to fight the flames but they spread with great
rapidity and the story and half dwelling oc-
cupied by Miss Lucy Merrill was soon on fire.
The neighbors succeeded in saving the furni-
ture, but the house was burned down. The
house was valued at $500, and insured for $450
in the Falmouth Mutual Insurance Co.
The house of Mr.. E. G. M. Tukesbury-of
the firm of Tukesbury & Co., of this city was
also burned to the ground, together with barn,
arriage-house and other outbuildings. This
ouse was valued at $25OO, and was insured for
$1,000 in the Falmouth Mutual.
The store of Mr.. Colley caught fire sever Il
times but the crowd of people succeeded in
putting it out. The new school house just
built was also on fire several times, but the
fire was extingushed before much damage was
DONE
Rev. Mr.. Haskell of Falmouth, who was in
the house of Mr.. Tukssbury, attempted to save
a lot of clothing, when the roof fell in and was
quite severely injured. A boy was also badly
burned in getting the furniture from the house
of Miss Merrill.
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DEATH IN SACo.-The Biddeford Times an
nounccs the death of Hon. James M. Burbank
of Saco, which occurred Monday evening, after
being confined to his house for three weeks.
Mr.. Burbank has for years been successful
business man in York county, and has held
many positions of honor and trust, having been
twice sheriff of that county and ouce member
of the state senate. Mr.. Burbank was public
spirited man and his loss will be felt. His age
was So, and he leaves wife and three daugh-
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ENTERTAINMENTS On this and tomorrow
evenings the ladies of st. Lawrence street
Society will give an entertainment in their
church. This evening concert will be given
and tomorrow evening they are to have an old
fashioned spelling match, conducted as
formerly.
This evening the ladies OF the First baptlst
Society will give select entertainment IN the
vestry of their church. The programme COM
prises music, readings, and other attractions.
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BREAKING AND ENTERNG.-The stable OF
Samuel Bell, the well known boot and shoe
dealer on Congress street, was broken into at
West Falmouth, Monday night, and fine sill
yer mounted harness and two large Buffalo
robes taken. 1t is said that that vicinity is
overrun with tramps who beg their food from
door to door week after week. A suspicious
looking character was seen about the afternoon
before the stable was entered.
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THE OGDENsBURa WoRK.-The rock cut at
Frankenstein Cliff is literally covered with
men, there being fifty men at work on Sec
ton sixty-fve yards in length. Less than
thousand yards remains to be taken out and
the force is able to work out fifty yards day.
Two feet of snow is reported in that section.
Last week was one of the toughest of the sea-
son on account of the violent winds,
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AsTRAY.-A little three year old chap ran
away from his home on Winter street yester-
6ay, pushed his doll carriage down through
Congress and High streets to the lower part OF
Danforth, where he was found fast 1asleep on
the sidewalk and cared for by good samaritans,
who transferred him to officer York, by whose
care he was returned to his home.
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Guardians Sale Of Real Estate.

DURSUANT to license from the Honorable Judge
Il of Probate within and for the county Of Cum
berland shall sell at public sale on the premises IN
twenty 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 M. Has
kell minor children and heirs Of Dexter v. HASKELL
deceased, viz: Situated In said Westbrook and
Saccarappa village to Cumberland Mills village and
land OF Adeiine H. Haskell; easterly by said Adene
II. Haskels land; southerly by land Of Alonzo Lib
by and westerly by land of Guilferd, Of Mrs. M.
A. Brigham, of G. & L. P. Warren. and the estate
OF Charles Qunbyj said premises being crossed by
the Portland and Rochester Railroad.
FABIUS M. Ray, Guardian of said minors.
April %, 1875. apr23d3w
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WAsHBURN's EXHIBITION. Next Friday
evening Washburn's great moral show appears
at City Hall. Owing to the size of the hail.
the agent has decided to put the tickets at 20
cents. This is a very low figure for an enter
tainment which has such an excellent reputa-
ton, and the hall should be filed. A few
reserved seats can be found at Stockbridge's
mnsic store.
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Seizure Of Goods.

DISTRICT OF PORTLAND AND FALMOUTH,
Custom House, Portland, April q, 1875.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following de-
IN scribed goods were seized in this District on
the days hereinafter mentioned for violation Of the
revenue laws and detained in public store at this
port; any person or persons claiming the same are
requested to appear and make such claim within
twenty days from the date Of this publication:
May 1874 seized on G. T. Wharf, 2s2 81 Cigars cn5
1900 lbs old Rope junk; May 81 70 bottles brandy,
Ado. Whiskey.2 do Gin, do. Rum, do. Wine;
Aug 1, on board Steamer Falmouth II pairs Gloves,
Wharf, yds. Dress Goods; bottles oin; on Cen
trail Wharf 500 punches $500 Cigarettes March %,
on board Bark Daring bottle Rum d. Wine,
April Z, on Commercial Wharf, 2 bags sugar; April
0, Portland Harbor lot Rope Junk; on board Steam
er sPolino," rolls $50 yards) Cloth.
L. WASHBURN, JR, Collector
onroo d1aw3w
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THE MUsEUM.-"Uncle Toms Caolh LAS
been revived at the Museum tor two nlgnts anu
matinee. People will gladly welcome tne
opportunity to see the irresistible "Iopsy
once more, and the play will doubtless draw
crowded houses. The first performance is to be
given at the matinee this afternoon.
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REsoLUTEs' BALI.-The friends of this
fayorita Club will have their assembly at Lam
caster Hall this evening. A large number OF
tickets have been sold, and very enjoyable
time may be expected. Chandler will furnish
his very best music for the occasion. BE sure
to 60 and take your friends
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Yacht Rival for Sale.

EyHE celebrated Yacht Rival, now lying at Central
i Wharf, formerly of Westport, Me.,. is now
oreed for sale in this Market Said Yacht is 30 feet
long, 10 feet beam, Center Board and Cat Rugged, Is
every particular. This Yacht has always had the
reputation of being OF the fastest and safest in
the State. Will be sold very cheap For terms, ap-
ply to GEO. W. RICH q CO.
ap28d1w 173 Fore street, Portland.
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The PRIzEs.-The prizts for the match be-
tween twenty-five girls of the High School and
an equal number of Bowdoin students may be
seen in the window of Messrs. Hoyt, Fogg &
Donham, Middle street. The Dickens works
is the Globe edition of Hurd & Houghton.
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THE Reform Club hold their regular business
meeting this evening at their club rooms. A
full attendance is desired. All men addicted
to the use of the ardent are invited to attend
and join the club Tomorrow evening they
hold their public meeting.
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE kNIGHTs
TUEsDAY.-PatrickM Med onough. Assault and bat
terry. Fined So with costs. Paid.
Philip s. Gordon. Intoxication. Fined $3 with
costs. Paid.
John Ward. Open shop. Fined $40 with costs'
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Sherif's Sale.

CUMBERLAND, IS. -. =. -
jTIyAKEN on Execution and viii be sold at Public
Il Auction. to the highest bidder, on MONDAY,
May 3rd, at ~ O'Clock in the afternoon, at
the Auction Room of f. o. Bailey & Co., 176 Fore
street. In Portland and said county, the following
personal property, to wit: stock of Groceries and
Store Fixtures consisting Of bbs Flour, Sugar, Beef,
Pork, Mackerel, Tobacco, Cigars, Rice Lard, Canned
Ware, Fancy Goods, &C.. Bread and Show Cases,
Stove, Desks, Scales, Meat block, Candy Jars, &c.
-L,lll III ic5'a w. L. PENNELL, Sheriff.
Dated at Portland, April 26th, 1875. .......
r. o. BAILEY s. CO., Auctioneers.
apps 9p.IF u .-,DleI. + 'tttE4s-....T dtd ,
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CITY AND VICINITY.


ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Second Parish-Fair and Entertainment.
A Grand Ball-Lake Sebago.
MISCELLANEOU NOTICES.
X endall g. Whitney-3.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Agent Wanted-A Gentleman.
Nathan Goold-Removed.
Lines for sale-Pettengill s. Littlejohn.
Fishing Vessel for Sale.
Yacht Rival for Sale.
Fine Shirt-Charles Curtis & Co.
Selznre OF Goods. Washburn, Jr.
Wanted-By Gentleman.
Dauchy's Announcements.
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A CHILD MURDERED-This statement Wou.u
chill the hearts of the stoutest it the deco was
committed with a knife, and yet, HUNDREDS Vi
poor little ones are daily carried to the gray,
ware of this bane, and have always on hand
box of German SnuH.
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BASE BALL.-There will be a grand match
this evening at Lancaster Hall, between the
Resolutes and Chandler's best team. AS this
is expected to be a very hot game, we hope all
of the friends of base ball to turn out. Game
will be called at O clock.
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KENDALL & WHITNEY, offer for sale
choice lot of Hybrid Perpetual Roses from
Maine Nursery. Also the favorite climbers
Baltimore Belle, Queen of the Prairie. =, -.
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HEDGE PLANTS of every description for sale
br Kendall & Whitney. ap2S-4t
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THE GAS CoMPAMY.-The Portland Gas Com
pany have engaged Mr.. George H. Harding to
draw plan of the city showing every pipe of
the company and its connection. 1t is said to
be very difficult job.
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THE CoRr1CELLI SEWING SILK for hand or
machine sewing, has the uncommon merit OF
giving universal satisfaction. Those VINO nave
once tried it will use no other.