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The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

SUIcDE.-Some time ago it will be remem
bered that Mr.. Chas. E. Russell, baker in
this city, attempted to shoot himself at his
home on Cumberland street. He was prevent
ed by the arrival of officer Sterling, but now il
seems he accomplished the deed in Salem
Wednesday night. He went to bed Wednes.
day hight about 9 o'clock, and the suspicious
of the family being aroused by the smell of
opium at later hour, his room was entered and
he was found insensible. Medical assistance
was called, but he died at o'clock Thursday
morning. He was 80 years of age, and while
living in Salem had been employed at the
horse car stables,
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
The thirty first annual statement of this well
managed company shows gain of $3,5O0OOO
in assets during the past year; and its total
assets foot up $50, 645, 1885, There is a surplus
to divide among its policy holders of $780,
656 70, being about $315O 900 more than the
divisible surplus of year ago. Notwithstand-
ing the pressure of the times, the business of
the NEW YORK LIFE has increased over that
of the previous year. Year after year this
company gains in popularity, managed by ex.
perienced officers, liberal without extravaganza,
exterprising without being reckless or careless,
and with a reputation second to none, its
patrons may well rejoice in its great prosperity.
Parties desiring policies will do well to call
upon the General Agent, at 1874 Middle street,
w. f. Morrill,.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

A FRAUD.-A man has been imposing on the
sympathizing of our city the last few months.
He has applied to most of the religious socie-
ties for relief and found it in generous measure
Within few weeks two gentlemen have given
him two barrels of flour. Many have furnish
ed wearing apparel, which is undoubtedly left
at the pawn brokers. Of course he asks for
''lumber," and pretends to work in that arti-
Gle, &c, sc. He has different names Fur
ther information may be had on application to
this Office
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
Superior Court.

FEBRUARY CIVIL TERM, 1876, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
FRIDAY.-1n the case of the inhabitants of Otis
field VS.. Joseph S. Mayberry, reported in our yester
days edition. the jury out at the time court adj
ourned. The jury retired at about four o'clock and
there was rumor that the majority in favor of
verdict for the plaintiffs.
Strout & Holmes for plaintiffs.
Strout g. Gage for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

COMMITTEE MEETING.-The joint special
committee appointed at the last meeting of the
City Council to consider the feasibility of trans
ferring the duties performed by the School
Agent t., the School Committee, held a meet
ing last evening, but as one of their number
was not present, they adjourned without TAX
ing any action.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

RELIGIOUS INTEREST. Meetings have been
held at West Chapel nearly every evening for
number of weeks The interest has steadily
increased. The church is very much quicken
ed and there have been several cases of CONVEX
son The meetings will be continued Eext
week. All are cordially invited to attend.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

ART NoTEs.-Our citizens who shall visit
Boston on or after the 18th inst will find at
the gallery of Doll 81 Richards 145 fremont
Street collection of paintings we'll worthy of
their examination. 1t is an exhibition of works
of the Modern French School, loaned for a
benevolent object by private owners, and COM
prises choice productions of Troyon, Millet,
Zamacois, Alma Tadema, Boldin, Brion, Diaz,
Jules Breton, Bourgereau, Couture and other
equally famous artists These names are a
sufficient assurance that the exhibition will be
one of uncommon merit and afford such an
opportunity as is not often presented in this
country of studying the beautiful in art
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

COOKIES CoMBINATIoN.-Mr. j. Ell. Cooke s
combination opened their engagement at Music
Hall last evening. Owing to tie weather there
was not a large audience present. The pro-
gramme was similar to those given by the
troupe when here with Mr.. Larrabee They
give an entire change of programme both this
afternoon and evening. 1t is a good show, and
should draw large house this afternoon and
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

THE LEGISLATIVE PARTY,-Parties in Port
land, Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston, Waterville,
Skowhegan and Bangor attending the Legisla-
tive party at Augusta next Monday can obtain
ticket for the round trip for one fare. by pur
chasing tickets for that purpose at the station
where they take the train.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are real estate transfers recorded in this county
yesterday;
Portland Lot and buildings from James e
Cluskey to Geo. r. Davis.
Lot of land and buildings on Emery street
from Annie S, Tenney to Seth G. Gordon.
Lot of land on Howard street from Elipha
let Clark to James Richardson,
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

CATHOLIC FAIR.-The children who attend
the Catholic schools visited the fair at City
Hall yesterday afternoon in large numbers. De-
spite the storm there was large attendance n
the evening. The fair will probably continue
several DAYS next week
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

CONCERT AT FERRY VnLAGE.-The White
family gave concert at Ferry Village last eve
ming. AT the request of the citizens the con-
cert will be repeated this evening and the fer
ry boat will run to accommodate all who may
wish to attend from this city,
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
fe11d2t

DIR. o. FITZGERALD.-Thisw wonderful Clair
voyant Physician and Surgeon will visit Port
land, at United States Hotel, for two days
only, Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 18th and 18th,
and will examine all who call on him, FREE OF
CHARGE. fell 1T
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
MuncipaI Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-Richard Collins, Albert H. Sawyer, bud.
ley Perkins and Michael Hogan, Search and sez-
ure. Finedl$50 each with costs. Paid.
Margaret Dennis Search and seizure. Fined $50
with costs. Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

FREE SPEECH IN LEwIsToN.-Arthur P
Devlin, the lecturer who was driven off the
platform by crowd of roughs in Biddeford,
and who was refused permission to speak in
City Hall, Portland, addressed an audience of
several hundred at City Small Hall, Lewiston,
on Monday evening, without any interruption,
disorder or excitement, the city authorities
allowing him the use of the hall.on the same
terms they would extend to any one. The Lew
iston Journal in report of the lecture says
the motto of Lewiston has ever been Free
speech to all" and that any attempt to deny
free speech is not only contrary to the spirit of
our institutions,but also exaggerates the impor-
lance of the speaker and his opinions. But
whatever the opinions individuals may hold as
to the merits or dement's of any religious faith,
let it be distinctly understood that all have
equal rights to liberation and protection under
our law.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

Y. NJ. G. A.-Mr. F. e. Shaw, State Secre-
tary, has been laboring at Sebago and East
Denmark the present week. His future ap.
pointments are: Waterville, 12th-14th; Strong,
15th-l9th; Avon, 2Oth-23l; Phillips, oath 2Sth.
There have been enquirers at every place heard
from. Mr.. G. M. Bailey reports 40 enouirers
at the Winthrop rooms. The work is of per-
manent character, apparently. At Wells and
other towns visited some weeks since the con-
yerts continue to give the brightest evidence of
CONVERSION.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

A FIRsT-oLAss lined Buffalo Robe for $1,000
at e. A. Burnel's, 245 Middle street.
fa11 III u
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

WE are opening new invoice of eeru lace
10 edgings, inserting and in the web lace, and
shall offer them at very low prices. Also all
the new and nobby styles in neck ruching, just
opened at Davis & Co.'S.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
MORNING, FEB. -, 1875
CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements To-Day.

New Advertisements To-Day.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Hats and Caps-Orin Hawkes. q Co.
The Steamer Forest City.
A Bankrupt Stock-P. M. Frost.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Attention Ladies-J. p. Smith.
Lost-Pocket Book.
Copartnership Notice.
The Favorite uel-Randall 81 McAllster.
1. o. o. Fine Monthly Meeting.
Bargains in Boots and Shoes-C. f. Moulton.
More Coal Tar Wyer Greene & Co.
Report-W. +. Morrill,.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Large Stock-F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
S35,OS5,43S. &c
DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNT.

Losses py death. '..".....S1, 524,s i4 SO
Dividends and returned
premiums Cancelled
poncies' ..''.'''..... 2,4s1, 1896 96
Life annuities, matured en-
dowments, and reinsur-
ances. ..""".........." 1S2,4OO SO
Commissions, brokerages,
and agency expenses..... So, 9l8 O6
Advertising and physicians
fees. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1851 &c
Taxes, office and law ex-
penses, salaries, printing,
Observation-Disclosures. 2sO,114 O3-4,91S,5S5 81
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

Now is the time to buy good Sleigh Robe
for $780, at E. A. BurnelPs, 245 Middle street.
fe11d1W
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

ATTENTION is called to the auction sale of
new and secondhand furniture, carpets, Sc. at
the rooms of f. o. Bailey & Co., 30 and 81
Exchange street, at 10 o'clock this forenoon.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

GENTS Fur Caps, Ladies' and Children's
Furs at cost, at E. A. Burnelps, 245 Middle
street. fe11d1w
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

I HAVE just received "a job LOT of ladies'
bleached and unbeached f1eeced lined hose
The above goods having been bought out of
season, at low price, will be sold at prices to
correspond with the times would be pleased
to show these goods to my customers, and will
guarantee the prices to please all.
W. T. STUDLEY,
fe11d2t Under Falmouth Hotel
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
Exchange.

& FARM wanted in exchange for city property,
"A in vicinity of Portland or Boston. Apply to
R. W. HUSSEY, West Falmouth, Maine.
feb9 dNW2Wf
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

If you want to buy good pair of Blankets
cheap, call at w. F. Studley's new Dry Goods
Store. fe11d2t
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

ELocUTIoN.-Mr Fobes, a teacher of elocu-
lion in Boston, is instructing class of teachers
in this city. He gave his first lesson last even
ing at the room of the Common Council IN
City Building.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

HATS AND CAPS, all styles, at Grin Hawkes.
& Co.'s, 4S2 and 4S4 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

gPYLE's DIETETIc SALERATUs.-Unversall
acknowledged the best in use. Each pound
bears the name of James Pyle None genuine
without iune19S1y
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

THE steamer Forest City will leave for Bos-
ton this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

PLEASE call and examine my remnants and
learn prices. w. f. STUDLEY,
fe11d2t Under Falmouth Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

PLYMOUTH CHURCH MATTERs.-In accordance
with the request of the examining committee
of Brooklyn church, Mr.. Bowen appeared be-
fore them Thursday evening and suggested that
court Of inquiry be constituted to hear his
charges and proofs in secret, and report to the
church the results of their investigations. He
named as members of such court President
Woolsley, President Asa D. Smith. President
Fairchild, Judge Lafaytte S. Foster, Hon. AL
pheus Hardy and Hon. Julius 81. Seelye. Be.
fore this court he suggested that Mr.. Beecher
and himself appear with their witnesses. The
committee refused, however, to accede to the
Suggestion and urged him to state the facts
then and there. which he refused to do and re-
tired. The committee then decided to report
the whole matter to the church.
The Congregational church in Andover Theo-
logical Seminary voted on Wednesday night to
invite Plymouth church to unite with them in
an ecclesiastical council for investigation into
the accusations against Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. This vote expresses simply the
church's sense of the need of an examination
and of the injurious influence of delay.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

A BANKRUPT stock of Black Cashmeres and
Brilliantines selling at great bargains at
P. NJ. FRosT's,
fe12d3t Under Falmouth Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

A SURPRIsE.-Some of thu members Of
Machigonne Encampment, 1. o. o. F., thought
it would be good thing to surprise Past Grand
Patriarch S. P. Getchel on the occasion of the
anniversary of his birthday las5 evening. Ac-
cordi0gly they assembled in force in the parlor
of the City Hotel, and from there proceeded to
the worthy doctors residence, and Immediately
took possession. A beautiful silver water
pitcher was procured to commemorate the
occasion and put him in remembrance of this
particular birthday, which was presented by
Patriarch j. o. Winship in few we'll chosen
remarks, which were heartily endorsed by the
company. The doctor, who is usually self
possessed, seemed a little bewildered at first,
but quickly recovered himself and responded
in neat and appropriate manner, after which
a little speech-making was INDUCED in by
several of the Patriarchs Chambers Band
was present and contributed to make the even
ing hours pass pleasantly. The doctor showed
himself master of the occasion, as the hospit-
able manner in which the Patriarchs were
entertained at the close abundantly proved.
We need scarcely add that Worthy Chief
Patriarch Chas. f. Plummer introduced the
company, and under his supervision the ''sur-
prise will be long remembered.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12
$3O,l66,9O2.69
A2RETS

ASSETS.
Cash in Trust Company, in
bank, and on hand. ISL, 76S, POI &c
Invested in United States,
New York City, and other
stocks (market value ST.
633,2fD .."............. 7,154,19i O5
Real estate. ............... 1920, 2i0 SO
Bonds and mortgages (se-
cured by real estate val
ued at more than double
the amount loaned, build
ings thereon insured for
S15,717.000, and the poll
ces assigned to the Com
panY as additional collat-
eral security. ......"....17,6 s5,597 30
Loans on existing policies
the reserve held by the
Company on these pCli-
cies amounts to $4,000
$3.50. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sS5,72s 50
Quarterly and semi-annual
premiums on exstingpo-
icies, due subsequent to
Jan. 1, 1876. 463 ,269 81
Premiums on existing poll
cies in course of trans
mission and collection
ESTIMATED reserve on
these policies $780, in
cluded in liabilities. 49,. 1O5 ,34l-54
Agents balances. ......... 27,1l1 40
Accrued interest to Jan. ].
1876, investments. 257,13o $3.50, $500 60
Excess OF market value of securities
over cost. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 479,052 So
Cash Assets IAN. 4, 1875. $40, 645, 955 "a
Appropriated as follows:
Adjusted losses, due subse-
quent to Jan. /, 1905 303, 165 90
Reported losses awaiting
proof &c. .............. 14i,59S G6
Reserved for reinsurance
on existing policies; par
tieipating insurance at
four per cent. Carlisle net
premium; non-partieipa-
ting at five per cent.
Carlisle net premium. -. 81 1896, 1906 "A
Reserved for contingent La
bility to Tontine Divi-
dend Fund over and above
four per cent. reserve
on existing policies Of that
class. ................. 3OS 13S S1-2s Jag, 29s 81
DivisibIe Surplus. ......S2, 4s9, csc, as
From the undivided surplus Of $2499,656.73 the
Board of Trustees has declared Reversonary Diyi
uenu 2Va1aDle on settlement OF next annual pre-
MUM to participating policies proportionate their
contributions to surplus The cash value of such re-
version may be used In settlement if the policy hold
ers so elect.
DURING THE YEAR 1929 POLICIES HAVE
BEEN ISSUED, INSURING S21, 1854, 100.
TRUSTEES.
MORRIS FRANKLIN, WILLIAM A. BOOTH,
DAVID DOWS, H. d. CLAFLIN,
ISAAC G. KENDALL, j. f. SEYMOUR,
| DANIEL S. MILLER, c, r. BOGART NJ D.,
| JOHN MARS, GEORGE A. OSGOGD,
| VIM. H. APPLETON, HENRY BOWERS,
| ROBERT B. COLLINS, SANDFORD COBB,
| WILLIAM BARTON, EDWIN MARTIN,
| LOOMS L. WHITE, JOHN M. FURMAN,
| WILLIAM Fl. BEERS.
MORRIS FRANKLIN, President,
WILLIAM III. BEERS,
| Vice President and Actuary.
4 THEODORE NJ. BANTA, Cashier.
| D. O'DELL, Superintendent of Agencies
| CoRNELIgs r. BoGERT, M. D., Medical E.am,rs.
GEORGE WILKES, M. D., 0ue"i SA"ih &C.
| CHARLES WRIGHT, NJ. d. Asst Medical Examiner
w. #. MORRILL,.
GENERAL AGENT,
1874 Middle Street, Portland, Me.
| feb12 eodlw
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-12

bank sometimes; frequently saw sew
eral of the depositers behind the counter
Mr.. Stephenson, Mr.. Best and others. Don't
| think anybody was in the bank when I
| discounted the note. Mr.. Kicker must
have heard it. stood at the gate; Mr.. Glenn
ents came out of the side room. Mr.. Kicker
stood at the desk, where he received deposits.
1 was there very short time. Mr.. Kicker
called Mr.. Clements out. 1 am certain Glenn
| ents said "We" ~ -
Fred E. Wright. 1 reside in Portland. Am
clerk in the employ of c. A. Weston & Co..
| Portland; was in their employ in 1874. They
did business at the Bank of Portland in 1874
1 went into their employ in August 1874
was in their store continuously tillNovember
then I went on the road about half the time
every other two weeks. The greater portion
of the time from August to November,
made the deposits and carried notes to the
bank, and asked if they would discount them
say four times week l went to the bank
When in the store after l began to go on the
road l usually made the deposits and carried
notes to get discounted. l left their employ
between the 10th and 10Th of April, 1875.
Down to this time this practice prevailed
Almost every time I went to the bank
saw Mr.. Clements-sometmes at the
side office, and sometimes in the main
ofice-saw him there when Goold was
| absent; never saw him alone in
| the bank; the clerk was there with him,
Before November went to make a deposit
and Mr.. Goold was not there. Mr.. Clements
had been sitting at the table in the large
Office. He came along and looked at my de-
| post check. The clerk received the deposits
| 1 asked Mr.. Kicker about some discounts, ant
Mr.. Clements rose from the table and came tc
the deposit window, and took thu
| deposit check out of the drawer
Meantime the clerk had gone to hi
books at the side. That was all. Early il
March, 1875, took note from A.
knights of Waterford to the amount
1926, dated about the 9th. Three or fou
days after took the note came into tn
city; Monday, March Sth, made the deposl
with that note. Mr.. Goold was then at tn
bank, also the clerk and Mr.. Clements. MI
Goold asked me who this A, A. knights was
] told him what knew of him. Mr.. Cool
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-11
Filming the Soil.

believe one of our greatest mis-
takes in farm business is made in
our undue haste when sowing and
cultivating our crops. We are in SO
much hurry to get the seed into the
ground that we do not take time to
fit the soil for it's reception. We
pillow the land, run puEerizer or
harrow over it once, SOW or plant the
seed, and cover it as quickly as pos
sible. Sometimes we do not do as
much as this. have known man
to pillow heavy land for oats, and SOW
the seed on the burrows. OF course
the surface was very rough and brok-
en-nothing but succession of
ridges and hollows and large clods-
utterly unfit to receive the Seed
But the farmer was in hurry and
could not stop TO harrow the land be-
fore sowing. Planting is very often
done on land that is not half fitted
And, IS it would be natural to expect,
4 man who is in too much hurry to
get his land in good order to plant
Is generally in too great haste to
thoroughly cultivate the growing
crop. He runs the cultivator or
horseshoe between the rows once or
twice during the season, and thinks
that this is all that he can affolH to
do. But here he makes great mis-
take--one of the greatest mistakes
which he can make in his whole
business. BY this course he greatly
diminishes his crops and reduces his
profits, for the profit of farm crops
lies in large yield per acre. A
small yield only pays expenses
And it is the haste with which the
land is prepared and the neglect
which the crops receive which occa-
sious the lowyields of which so many
farmers complain, and which bars
the way to success in their business.
Experience and observation have con-
WINGED me that it is useless to run
over our land. We ought not to
plant more than we can cultivate
thoroughly. Perhaps we have al
ready got to large an area planted, if
so, let us hire extra help and cult
vate the crop well. Another year
we can plant less. Less planting
and more cultivation would be a
good motto for the average farmer,
The soil contains many of the ele-
ments Of plant food, but it must be
pulverized before the crop can readi-
ly obtain them. The finer we make
the soil, the nicer the bed in which
to put the seed, the easier and faster
the plants can obtain their food
This is principle of which we
have been slow to take the advantage
but one which we ought to under
stand and apply. 1t certainly lies
at the very foundation Of economic
ical and successful cultivation
| P.0cticnI Farmer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-11
Profits of Texas Cattle Raising.

The profits arising from the invest
ment of money IN pasturing stock in
this region are enormous. Mr.. AL
fred Smith, a prominent citizen of
Austin, Texas, whom l met in the
Indian Nation on his way home from
trip to New York, informed me
that at the close of the war he invest
ed $4,000 in horses. BY judlcious
sales from the large number of horses
this amount purchased, and by the
shrewd investment of the money
thus realized in the purchase Of other
horses, and by the natural increase of
his stock, he Is now the owner of four
thousand head. How much beside
he made in cattle, sheep and land he
did not inform me, but when in Aus
tin l was informed by prominent
banker that "Old SMITH had realized
half a million by his faith in the
stock pasturage OF Western Texas
Sheep raising is said to be source
of surer profit than either horses or
cattle. The sheep ranges of Western
Texas are unsurpassed. 1t is almost
impossibly for any person who goes
into the sheep business IN Western
Texas with a little capital to keep
from getting rich. A great many of
the capitalists of Eastern Texas buy
a few thousand sheep on the frontier
when mesquit grass can be had, and
then give them in charge to some
party, who personally attends to them
who pays all the expenses and takes
half the gross profits for his pay
Mr.. William Kelleher, of Austin, 4
prominent sheep-raiscr, informed me
that he made an annual profit of from
80 to 40 per centum on the amount
invested. To understand the cnor-
nous profits made in sheep raising in
this section it is only necessary to
state that one man can take care of
and properly attend 1000 sheep
Taking into consideration accidents,
disease, ETC., the sheep double them
selves every three years. No feed is
required during the winter except the
mesquit grass so plentifully afforded,
and the genial and mild climate pre-
cludes the necessity of housing dur
ing the same period. But while this
country is marvelously adapted for
grazing, it is also fine agricultural
country.-Houston 7eaas) Letter to
MIwaukee Sentinel.