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The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-The Adver-
tiser says that as the result of the recent exam
ination of the Maine Central, the following
new work has been decided upon for the COM
ing season. A new depot and change of track
at Cumberland, at an expense of $500, to be
commenced at once; water station at Bath to
cost 500; freight house at Lisbon, $500; new
bank wall at Gardiner, $1,000; rebuilding wood
shed at Augusta $500; new engine house and
turn table at Waterville, $4,000; new water
station at Livermore Falls, $500; new water
station at Cumberland, $500; total $23, 200.
A new iron bridge is to be built over the
Presumpscot. this side of West Falmouth. at
cost of $l6,OOO;a new abutment to bridge at
Lisbon Falls, with Howe truss of 65 feet, at
cost Of $2SO0; new bridge at Hallowell, 80
feet. two spans, at cost of $l400; a new stone
arch to the bridge at West Waterville, at a cost
of $4,000; new abutment to the Benton bridge,
to cost $1,000; an iron bridge at Lewiston. to
cost S22 1000, making total for bridges of S4S, :
ON
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
MASONIO
At Masonic Hall. No. 95 ErchaMqe Street.


BLUE LoDGEs-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-Greeneaf r. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNoIL-Portland c. r. & S. Masters, second
Monday.
COMMUNICATES OF X. T.-Portand, fourth Mon
day: st. Albans second Thursday.
GRAND BODIES-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May;
Grand Council, Wednesday P. NJ; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
Masonic RELIEF AssOcIATIoN-Fourth Wednes-
day in every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES.
LoDaE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUNmI-Portland Council P. Of j cond Fri
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H., third
Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-Mane Consistory, S. P, r. s., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

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 amount of new business and in
the increase of premium receipts.
Mr.. j. 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 it's strength of $27,00O,OOO
its income annually of S1O,0OO.00O and its sur
plus Of $4,OOO,OOO are taken into account 1t
issues all the ordinary forms of policies that
first class companies do, also the Tontne which
is very attractive to capitalists as an invest
ment.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
MusOuie

During the late session of the grand bodies in
this city, representatives of the different con-
claves of Knights of the Red Cross Of Constan-
tine and Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. as
sembled in convention and formed a Grand
Imperial Council of those orders for the State
of Maine, which was duly constituted. and the
following officers elected and installed by the
Most nlustrious D. B. Tracy of Detroit, Mich
igan:
Grand Sovereig n-Josiah H. Drummond of
Portland.
Grand Viceroy-Henry Fl. Dickey of Lewis
ton.
Grand Senior General-Charles L. Collamore
of Bangor.
Grand Junior General-Marquis f. King of
Portland.
Grad High Prelate-William J. Burnham
of Lewiston.
Grand High Chancelor-George W. Deering
of Portland.
Grand Treasurer-Rufus Fl. Hinkley of Port
land.
Grand Recorder-James H. Eaton of Port
land.
Grand High Almoner-Arington B. Mars
ton of Bangor.
Grand Observation-Disclosures P. Burnham
of Saco.
Grand Or.tor-Edward W. Morton of Ken
nebunk.
Grand Marshal-Francs T. Faulkner of Tur
ner.
Grand Engineer and Architect-George r.
Shaw of Portland
Grand Standard Bearer-James Adams OF
Bangor.
Grand Herald--Samuel f. Bearce of Port
land,
Grand Sentinel-Warren Phillips of Port
land.
After transacting the necessary business con-
sequent upon organization the Grand Imperial
c ouncil was closed to meet in this city on the
o'clock p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
Caue Elizabeth.

The newly erected town house is OF BRICK TWO
stories high and is a very fine looking building
On the lower floor are the offices of the seect-
men, and spacious hall. Above are the rooms
used for the Cape Elizabeth High School,
which ale very comm0dious, cheerful, well ven
tilated, and we'll furnished. The chairs ana
desks are of cherry and chestnut
A philosephic apparatus has been purchased
the high school at a cost of 5000, portion
of the amount having been paid by the pro-
ceeds of spelling matches. The apparatus is
an excellent one as far as it goes, and IL Is
hoped soon to complete it. The selectmen have
appropriated $500 for this school,
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

os W. IOhh NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Once Hours.
From 7.3O m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from TO ~ a m. c,n,;
The public are requested to adopt the house door
letter boxes the use of which will result in greatly
increased rapidity in the delivery of letters.
by having them plainly addressed to the street and
number,
No person need call at the office, for all may have
mail matter left at their residences regularly, with
out risk or charge.
Three deliveries will be made daily, in all the dis
the business portions of Nos. B. 4, 8, and 7, the
heart ct the city, additional delivery at 130 pm.
Collections
Are made on week days at and 11.15, a. M, and
at and 8 p. m. On Sunday one collection at p.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1890 a
m and 1885 m. Close at $50 m, and 2.40 and
9.0Opm.
Boston and the West. Arrive at 5.OOpm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 100 and 800 pm. Close at
Great southern and Western. Arrive at 1855 p m
and 1890 M Close at $50 M 2:4o and 800 M
Arrive at 8 m. Close at IL m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 905
m and ? m Close at u m and 90 p m: .,uo
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
at 200 am. Close at 8 p m.
Skowhegan, intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at p IN. Close at IL m.
Skowhegan closed pouch closes at 900 IN.
Canada and intermediate offices, via q. L. X. Ar
rive at 3 p M Close at 12.45 pm.
Morning Northwestern by G. I. r. Arrive at 8 a
m. Close at $50 a. m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 9.05 m, 8 and
100 m. Close at 5.45 M 70 m, and 800 m.
Rochester N. H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
at 1.15 and 10.45 Close at 7.30 M and
200 pm.
North Conway and other offices on the P. & o. r.
r. Arrive at 1850 IN, and 800 N. Close at 100
a. IN. and 100 m.
By the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at m. Close at
$50 m.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at M.
Close at 500 pm.
Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Mount Desert, Mill
bridge, Jonespert and Machias, via each steamer.
Arrive at m. Close at IN.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Arrive
Thursday at m. Close Saturday at 500 m.
Foreign Mails via New York, day previous to sail
ing of steamers, Close at 240 p m.
Foreign Mails for Allen Line from Quebec close
every Friday at 1925 pm.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

THE PORTLAND AND WORCESTER LINE.-As
quite number of ministers and others OF tne
Baptist denomination will go from various
points of this state to the denomnatlonai an
niversaries in Philadelphia, it may not DC III,
opportune to suggest that the Portland anu
Worcester line to New Yorksoffers unusual IN.
ducements, both as to cheapness, dispatch anu
comfort in travelling.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
Business Notes.

Messrs r. G. Green & Co. of East Hiram
will commence operations in their clothing es-
Enlistment On Tuesday the 18th, employing
thirty girls Outside of the mandatory they
do an immense amount of work which 10 car
red regularly to farm houses This concern
manufactured 200 cases last season, giving en-
ployment to many persons distributing thereby
large amount of money.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

CUMBERLAND g. OXFORD RAILRoAD.-At
meet;ng of the stockholders of this road held at
the United States Hotel yesterday, 1t was
voted, to concur in the committee appointed TO
carry into effect the views of the bondholders
and stockholders respecting transfer of the
r;obt tn the bondhoiders to redeem the mort
gagged property of the stockholders and to meet
on the 22d at 8 p. m. ratify and confirm the re-
port of the joint committee.
At meeting of the bondholders the chair
man announced the committee had not time to
draft the required instruments, and they adj
journed to Saturday, the 22d, at 3 p. M
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
Superior Court.

MAY CRIMINAL TERM, 1875. sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
MoNDAY-State VS.. James H. Larkin. John fitz-
gerald, Jas. McQuade, Thomas H. Conley, Thomas
simpson and Martin McCaverty otherwise called
Martin McCaferty) Riot in resisting officer Loren
20 Il. Chase while he was attempting to take bar
rel with contents, April 81, 1875. Testimony for
defence In progress.
Libby County Atty. Bradbury-WeDp.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

The LIQUOR AGENcY.-The time for which
Mr.. Weeks was appointed Liquor Agent, ex-
pires this evening. Mr.. Weeks has consulted
Hon. ]. Fl. Drummond, who gives his opinion
that Mr. Weeks is duly chosen. On the other
hand it is said that Hon. Bion Bradbury takes
a different view. Consequently there has been
no change in the situation. The Committee on
LIQUOR Agency, Aldermen Gerrish, Brunei and
Perry. informed Mr.. Weeks last evening that
they would advise him what course to pursue
dnrino the day to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

A PORTLAND CONTRACTOR ON THE PACIFIC
CoAsT-The San Francisco Morning Call Of
the 9th inst gives an account of the removal
of dangerous rock on the Pacific coast near
San Francisco, BY Col. Edward Moore OF this
city, known as MONDAY Rock. Directly over
the rock there was twenty-one feet of water at
low water, while all about it there were as many
fathoms. The contract provided for the re-
moval of the rock so that there should be eight
fathoms Of water over the place where it had
stood. There was 1875 cubic yards of rock to
remove. AS the rock was situated in the open
sea it was not an easy job to reach it, and the
first trial was not successful. Indeed, he was
compelled to make eleven trips to the place be-
fore accomplishing his purpose. The divers in
spected the rock and found a cavity fifty feet
down the side. In this the nitro-glycerine in
cartridges was placed, 800 pounds being used
for the purpose, which was fired by electricity
from a boat six hundred feet distant. The
Call says
When the explosion occurred a solid body OF
water suddenly leaped into the air six hundred
feet, the spray and debris going up nearly one
thousand feet One piece of the rock of about
$50 tons went up for about 800 feet, producing
an effect like small earthquake when it struck
the surface of the water in its descent. The
effect of the explosion was such as to make the
water within radius of quarter Of mile
perfectly SMOOTH for some time, all discolored
with sea weed, sponge and detritus. Sewers
seals were killed by the explosion, as were
thousands of fish, boat load of which were
brought to the city. AS there were several
whales in the vicinity during the week, Colonel
Moore hoped to kill couple, but was disap--
pointed. The explosion is described as grand
sight, as it is seldom one sees such body of
water thrown so high in the air. Its return to
the level was like a Niagara
1t was found after the blast that there were
nine fathoms of water where the rock had
been, so, that as the contract only called for
eight fathoms, Mr. Moore has been more than
successful.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
THE FEMALE MINsTRELs. The following is

THE FEMALE MINISTRIES. The following is
from an exchange:
Madame Rentz's female minstrels played to
a good house last night. They are very ex-
cellent company and pleased their audience
Immensely. The programme was varied and
interesting; the interlocutor excellent; the la
dies handsome, vivacious and sprlghtly; the
daring and graceful; the singing and dancing
exceptionally fine; the club swinging and char
acter sketches good; the opera bouffe amusing;
the s'first part original and idesplitting and
the whole entertainment lively and fascinating
throughout.
They appeariat Music Hall Wednesday and
Thursday evenings.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day,

SPECIAL NOTICES.
Special Notice-Let every member.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Black silk--Anderson's.
Cogia Hassan's 4.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
State OF Maine D. W. Fessenden.
For Sale-A Well.
For Moth-Patches, DIR. B. G. Perry.
Maine Medical Association.
NoUice-Application.
Books and Bound Music.
naye you seen-Chapman's Nursery.
Rubber Hose-Hall's.
Wanted-A Start Man.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Choice Frnit Trees-F. o. Bailey 81 Co.
Desirable Residence-F. o. Bailey 81 Co.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

POLICE NoTEs.-Assaults and batteries were
plenty yesterday. William Doherty was ar
rested by officers Merrill and Burnham for a
brutal assault upon coored girl on Washing
ton street.
Deputy Marshal Williams arrested Peter and
Margaret Sullivan for an assault upon James
Connolly.
A man named Campbell assaulted an en-
ploye IN Winslow's factory. named Henley, on
Chestnut street, knocking him, down several
times.
Officer Sterling arrested we'll dressed young
man on Temple street, last night, who was cell
ebrating. He said that the officer had no right
to touch him as he wasn't saying anything
to him, but Luther took exceptions aud carried
him to the station.
Officer Mosey found on old man on the street
last night, who was insane. He had $130 in
his pocket, and could give no account of him
self.
Officer Rice arrested woman on Fore street
last night who was making fearful disturb
ance.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

SICKNESS AND DEATH AT SEA.-A letter
from Capt. Horace Bracket, OF the brig L. w.
Parker of Belfast at Hampton Roads last
week. states that on his passage from Rio ia
metro 10 Baltimore the yellow fever broke out
on board his vessel. The captain himself was
taken sick the second day out, and remained
an invalid the entire passage; the second mate
diel and was buried at sea, and others of the
crew were sick 1t is inferred that the surviv-
ors had rather hard time on the passage. The
brig was loaded with coffee.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

COLLEEN BAwS-The Catholic SundaySchool
Union are rehearsing the Colleen Bawn, ana IL
will he brought out at Music Hall In short
time. The Union have called to their assist
ance several of the best amateur actors in the
city, and the piece will be put on the boards in
n very creditable manner.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

AccIDENTs.-Mr. George E. Andrews, join
er, was somewhat injured yesterday while tax
ing down a shed for Rounds & Son.
A Frenchman named Edward Ducroy, fell
down stairs at his boarding house on CONNER
cial street, yesterday, and broke his arm.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

ALLEN MIssIoN.-The temperance reform
meeting last night was fully attended, and the
interest seems to be constantly increasing.
Capt. j. B. Coyle, Capt. Pray, Job Sanford.
yhas Choate, N. NJ. Frank and others, gave
earnest and deeply interesting addresses.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
I. o. o. f.
AfOdd EeLlo,cs' Hall, No. SS

AfOdd Felloscs' Hall, No. S8 Exchange Street.
LopaEs-Maine, ON Monday evenings; Ancient
Brother s. on Thursday evenings; Lgonia, on Friday
venings ; Beacon on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., OF
r. second and fourth Saturday.
ENcAMPMENTs-M achigonne first and third Wed
nesdays: Eastern Star second and fourth WedneS-
days; Portland, first and third Saturdays.
RELIEF AssoCIATIoN-Every third Tuesday In the
month.
gENEFIr Assoc1Ar1oN.-Board of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets first Monday evening of January. April, July
and October.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

AN INSURANCE CAsE.-The case. recently
decided in the U. s. Court, Judge Fox,-Eme-
line Cressey, adm x of her husbands estate, vs..
Westchester Fire ms. Co., in which a verdict
was rendered for the company, was one of
more than ordinary interest, The suit was
brought to recover policy of $1,000 for loss of
hay, farming tools and other property by fire
ct his place in Gorham in February, 1870.
There was an insurance of $500 upon the
buildings in the Peoples Insurance Company
of Worcester, in the name OF Mrs Cressey,
which was settled by that company soon after
the fire, for $500. There was also policy for
some $500 in the late Guardian Insurance
Company of Philadelphia, which was Cancelled
after the fire at the request of Mr.. Cressey.
There were policies IN the late Independent
Insurance Company of Boston, upon other
property covered, amounting to nearly $4,000,
which are still In suit, making some $500 in
all. Mr.. Cressey was the agent of the Peoples
and Independent, and effected the insurance
himself. The Westchester defended on the
ground that the fire was intentional and not
accidental that the claim was fraudulent. and
that the proof of loss showed an attempt to de-
fraud the company. Judge Fox instructed the
iury that any over-estimate of the number and
value of articles lost. if honestly made, al
though incorrect, should not defeat the claim;
but if there was any intentional over valuation
or any attempt to defraud the company, the
assured would forfeit all claim for indemnity.
Messrs. George f. Holmes and Nathan Webb
for plaintiff, and Nathan Cleaves for the de-
PENDANT company.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

"HAvE You CATARRH?'-Yes, your pale
face, dull, heavy eyes, difficulty in breathing,
all tell the tale only too well. Will you allow
this disease to slowly sap away the life you now
have? Or will you cure it and become happy
and contented once more? Run and buy box
of Readers German Snuff. All the druggists
have it, and it costs only 80 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
ASSIGNEE'S SALE.

WE shall sell on WEDNESDAY, May 10th. at 10
w O'Clock A. NJ, at our salesroOm 176 Fore ST.,
by order of T. H. Haskell, Assignee.
81 Gross Pink Edge Bands.
SO " Crescent Tab Web.
" No.. 50 s.
20 8 inch Pocket Tape
SS f" "a" 50
1000 Yards Triple Wire.
900 I" Trim
1890 " Trim Wire P. A.
f. o. BAILEY IL CO.. Auctioneers:.
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The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

DIR. NEWTON, the great Magnetic Healer and
Clairvoyant, will be at the United States Hotel
every Tuesday, from a. m. till p. m. All
chronic diseases cured. my13tf
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

Mr.. Wilkins, formerly train dispatcher Oh
the Lake Shore Railroad, has received the APP
pointment of train dispatcher on the Maine
Central
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
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., 1875-05-18

HARMLESS AS SUMMER DEw.-Yet in the
highest degree Disnfectant and preservatve,
SOZODONT keeps the teeth always healthy
and spotless, and the gums ruddy and free
from nIxar
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

BLACK SILK SUN UMBRELLAS for one dollar
at Anderson's New York Corset store, 436 Con
gress street, three doors below U. S. Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
ALL the latest styles in millinery just re
ceived at Cogia Hassan's.

ceived at Cogia Hassan's.
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 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., 1875-05-18

In all its varied aspects the Corticelli Sewing
Silk is superior to anything yet introduced for
hand or machine sewing 1t supplies want
very much required.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT.

The regular meetings of the City Council take place
the first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday eve
ming Of each month.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
EXECUTORS SALE.

ON sATURDAY,MAY2 2d,At IL o'cpk
p. Va, 4 shall sell
AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
FANHE property No. II Clark St.. consisting Of lot
Il of land SO feet on Clark Street, running back
100 feet; on the lot is i-2 story wooden house,
also IL story wooden house In rear OF above also
one story wooden house in rear of last. This is a
property well arranged for investment-is now let
ting for S474 per year, is supplied with Sebago water
and good drainage. L call attention of capitalists.
Terms and particulars at sale:
ID. ID. VERRILL,
Executor of Ira Hborn.
FO. BAILEY ~ CO., AuctiOneers.
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The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
Desirable Residence Ocean street,
DeeriDg at Auction.

Desirable Residence on Ocean street,
DeeriDg at Auction.
ON SATURDAY, May 22d, at 4 p. m, we shall
" sell very desirable residence on Ocean street,
near Woodford's Corner, Deering. Said property
consists of new 81 story wooden house, containing
Rooms, and unfinished Atties, Pantry. ample
Closets andClothes Presses cemented Cellar, Brick
CsterD, fine Well water, &c. This House was built
by the day by the owner in 1869. for his In
the most though of the best of stock, It Is a
modern structure throughout and very conveniently
arranged there is a barn annected with the house
about one acre situated ON corner Of Ocean and
proposed street, On the lot 6O;young and thrifty
ruit Trees Grapes small fruits, sc This is one of
the finest residence in Deering. within Is minutes
ride of the City, over the shell road five Winutes
walk of horse cars, commanding excellent view Of
Portland, the Island, Back Harbor and surrounding
Country. The Terms will be easy. We invite an
inspection of this splendid property.
+. .. BAILEY IL co, Auetioneers.
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The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

SPECIAL inducements offered in corsets al
Cogia Hassan's.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

THE most stylish hats of the season are man
ufactured at Cogia Hassan's
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY IS, 1875
THE PRESS

eenden " R posa Mar1uis Brunch & Coz Andrews
wentworth Moses. n. b. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros, on ali trains that run out OF tne city'
at Biddeford, of Pillsbury.
At Saco of l., Hodgdon,
At Wal erville, of j. s. Carter.
At Bath, of j. 0. Shaw
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

f. o. BAILEY & Co. will commence at 10
o'clock to-day the sale Of a very fine stock of
silver plated ware, table cutlery, etc. See auc-
ton column.
At o'clock p. M they will sell the real es-
tate situated at head OF Pleasant street, Deer
ing, and known as the Files property, also at
same time and place about % sewing machines.
The Portland daily press., 1875-05-18

ELEGANT line of real Guipure and Yak Laces
at a bargain. COGA HAssAN.