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The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

SINGULAR FATALITY.-The death of Mrs.
Maria Smith, recorded elsewhere, calls to mind
singular family fatality. In 1S45 her hus-
band, Jas. Smith, died of sunstroke in this city.
In 1857, her son and son-in-law were murdered
on board the Albion Cooper. In 1859, son
died OF ship fever at home. In 1865 she lost
two sons, daughter-in-law and three grand
children in the bark Orisina, Capt. Hiram
Smith. In 1866, she lost a son and daughter.
in-law at sea, CaptsJ. W. Smith and wife.
Thus it will be seen that out of twelve deaths
in the family only two, the mother and Oldest
son, have died in their beds. Two sons and a
daughter snrYiVe her
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

Music HALL.-Mr. William Calder has leas.
ed Music Hall for short dramatic season and
will open with the play of the "Octoroon." He
has secured good company, and the play is
sure to be well brought out. Richards has
painted new scenery and Page of the Museum
has prepared the stage effects which assures
their excellence.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

OBITUARY.-rhe friends of Miss Caroline
Mellen will be panied to learn of her sudden
death which occurred is this city on Friday
morning last. She rose in her usual health and
after breakfast conversed cheerfully an hour OF
more with friends who were with her. A sud-
den attack of pain in the head caused them to
summon medical aid at once, but it was inef
fectual and she shortly after passed quietly
away, attended by beloved physicians ant
friends near and dear.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13
AUCTION SALE
BUILDING LOAN.
NOTICE OF SALE.


w hEhEAS, Charles II. Adams of the City of
fortland, in the County of Cumberland on
the tWenty-seventh day of june A. D., 1863 by his
mortgage oeed Of that date recorded in the Registry
OF DEEDS IoT sald County, Book 1856, Page 204,
the East side of Temple Street. in said Portland
seventy feet front ON Temple Street. and ninety feet
deep, being the same premises conveyed 10 said
Adams by the Temple Street Chapel Society by
deed dated July %, 1856, and recorded in the
Cumberland Registry Of Deeds. Book 272, Page 255
to which reference is made for more particular
description, with authority in case of breach Of the
condition in said mortgage to sell said premises at
auction, and from the proceeds TO pay the debt
secured thereby, and whereas, the condition Of
said mortgage deed has been broken by said Adams:
This is to give notice that said parcel Of land,
with the buildings thereon, known as the Adams
House, will be sold at public auction, on said
premises, ON the 18th dav Of November next, at
O'Clock in the afternoon for the reason and purpose
aforesaid.
In witness whereof, /, Henry W. Hersey, in behalf
of said City Of Portland, and by direction OF the
City Council, and Of the Building Loan Commis-
sioners, and Treasurer of said City, by virtue
of whatever authority is given in said deed have
hereunto set my hand and given this notice:
HENRY W. HERSEY,
Treasurer for said City.
Portland, August IL, 1876.
augl4eodtd no11dis5t
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

ARMY & NAVY CoURsE.-The Boston Ad.
yertser in speaking of the recent concert by
the Philharmonic club. says: The great feature
of the evening was the advent of Mr.. Frey
gang, harpist, before Boston audience. He
bas firm yet fine touch, and Exhibited such a
perfect command over his instrument in the
rendition of difficult composition by Parish
Alvars that demands for repetition were loud
ly. made They were complied with, and the
artist was again heartily applauded.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-The following are the
real estate transfers recorded in this county
Saturday:
Bridgton-Lot of land containing one and
one-half acres from Benz. G. Stone to Martha
A. Thorn.
Portland-Lot and buildings on Wilmot
street from Mary o. Wells to Mary G. Jane and
Sarah A Haynes.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

FORMAL OPENING.-The Mercantile Library
Association have decided to have formal op.
ening of their new rooms ia Harrington block
when they occupy them. The programme is
not yet arranged. The opening will take place
about the first of January
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13
M. G. M. ASSOCIATION
FREE DRAWING SCHOOL.


This School will be opened on
Wednesday Evening. Nov. 18th, ut ID
O'Clock,
In the Library Room of the Association and continue
on "wednesday and Friday Evenings of
each week through the Winter. Free of tu-
iton TO mechanics from any part of the State Only
limited number Of scholars can be accommodated; I;
those of last year will have preference this
be formed-One for beginners and an advanced class
Pupils required to furnish themselves with necessary
implements and stationery. Application must
be made to u. l.. BAILEY
Secretary of the Committee. 4S Exchange St.
Committee ON Schoot-M. A. Blanchard. L. F. Pin
gree, Richard Cole, Geo. F. Morse, G. L. Bailey.
Oc31 dtnO15
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

THE BENEFrT.-Saturday afternoon and eve,
ming the Museum company took their benefit
at the Museum. The farees son His Last
Legs end Robert Macaire" were brought
out Miss Marsh also appeared in scenes from
"School for Scandal The plays were well
put on and the audiences were much pleased
with their production. 1t is to be regretted that
the company did not realize more from the
henpfit
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

THE machine was worn out Why? Not
because it was not well built, but it was wrong
ly run Thousands of men who have run
down long before their threescore and ten years
are accomplished, might have been renewed
into sprightliness and vim if they had tried the
well known Peruvian Syrup, which contains
among its compounds the Protoxide of Iron, SO
combined that it assimilates with the blood
and invigorates the whole system. The syrup
has proved efficacious in thousands of cases,
and will do everybody good who uses it. All
druggists keep it. nov13eod&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13
CITY AND VICINITY


ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Grand Fair-Odd Fellows.
Music Hall-Octoroon
Grand Ball-Lancaster Hall.
Fair-Newbury st. Church.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Eureka Spool Silk.
The Sanatorian,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Rollins, Loring g. Adams Underwriters.
Conant-Life Size Portraits.
Teeth-Macalaster Bros.
For Sale-Albert Chase.
Lost-Fur Glove.
Island to Let-Portland Star Match Co.
10 Let-Back Tenement.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

Bishop Nicely has returned home and preach
ed at ST. Luke's Cathedral yesterday, the first
time for several weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

The FIRST LECrURE-This evening the fist
of the course of free lectures given by the
Mechanics Association will be given by Rev.
Dr. Hill. The subject is, "Geometry in Poll
tics" The course given by this association last
year was very attractive one, and judging
from the lecturers engaged we are to have no
less interesting course this year.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13
BUSINESS CHANGES. following busine,

changes are announced in Maine:
Allred-E. Warren, gro; sold out.
Camden-G. A Sweetland, market, sold out
Lewiston-H. H. Dickey, leather belts. SC
admits William Dichey; now H. H. Dickey 4
Son.
Portland-Hill & OC1nnell, jewellers, dis,
now O'ConDell.
Phinney q jackson, imps w. l. goods; ad
NIT w. I'll. Phnney and Frank G. Croker.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

is invited to the superior facilities possessed by
Messrs. Rollins, Loring & Adams, NJ. %
Exchange street, for effecting fire and marine
insurance. The American and English COM
panies represented by them have assets exceed.
ing seventy million dollars.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

THE DEATH RATE.-The whole number of
deaths in this city the past week were eleven,
from the following causes: Consumption 2;
scarlet fever 2; unknown 2; diphtheria 1; lung
fever l; drowned 1; brain disease L; kidney dis
ease /. The week before the number was
seven and the week before that nine.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

TEMPERANCE MEETNG.-The Reform Club
held quite.a large and enthusiastic meeting at
Association Hall last evening Earnest and
effective remarks were made by members of
heclub and others. Several signatures were
obtained to the pledge.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

For bronchitis and all disease of the throat
and lungs, use Adamson's Botanic Cough Bal
sam. 1t cures every time. For sale by all
druggists nov13eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

THE medal and diploma received by the
manufacturers of the Eureka Spool Silk from
the handsspf the Centennial Judges is only
conirmatoIy of the verdict always rendered by
those who use it.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

HAVE marked down all of my best 50 kid
gloves to $1.50 and warrant every pair to prove
good or give new pair in exchange This lot
of goods ircludes the celebrated Josephine,
seamless, Garbald. Permot, Chosson, Golden
Lyon. They are all two button in all sizes and
shapes. W. f. STUDLEY,
no112t Under Falmouth Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hall, and D. Wentworth, 553 Congress, cor
ner of Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

L HAVE marked down all my 1.25 kid gloves
to ST., and warrant every pair to prove good or
give new pair in exchange.
w. e. STUDLEY,
no11-2t Under Falmouth Hotel
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13
EDUCATIONAL.
MISS L. e. POTTER,

30 BROWN STREET,
Teacher of Mrs. Paice's Method of Piano Forte In
struction.
Miss Potter desires to recommend this method to
parents for the theory of Music be acquired by
this system Of teaching in few months. Its ad-
vantages over other systems are great. 1t is very
simple, and so trains the hands that the right fin
gering is gained without difficulty. 1t gives the pu-
pill perfect command Of the Key Board. The
youngest pupils can understand it easily. The first
principles can never be forgotten. no11d1ws
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13
nov11-d1w

For chapped hands, salt rheum and Skin
diseases, "Forest Tar Soap is best
nnY11 -d1 w
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

JUST received new lot of ladies garments
at Vickery & Lejghton's, Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-13

THE world-renowned doctor, ''The Sanator
ian," is at the Marston, Lewiston. Better see
him. noy13 1w
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THE HEAT IN JERSEY.

william Bogsrt was overpowcred by the heat At the
Of Bay and Grove Streets Jersey City, ycster-
day afternoon. Ho taken to St. Francis Hospital
by Ohicer Kessler
Joseph Begley was FRUSTRATED Pavouia avenue,
Jersey City, and was conveyed to his homo, No. l40
Ninth street. by officer Beakes.
Mary Frery. child of nine years, who resided At
No 217 First street. Jersey City, died from the effects
OF the heat nj midnight on Sunday night.
A man giving his name Henry BanQard, native
of France who was found In a fantng condition ON
Montgomery street, sent New York.
Coroner Roman yesterday evening commenced the
iCqucst the bodies OF Louis Nuess and Charles Sege
tho two boys who were killed At tho explosion. jacob
Van Cleci. one Of the injured ones testified that
Rohrenback, the assistant foreman who dicd from
his injuries, often drunk and on tho
afternoon or the explosion was much intoxi-
Gated Elizabeth Herman, Henry Behren, Mary
shutter, William Guincbert and Louise Burgess
also sufferers from the explosion, gave
testimony IS to tho carclessncss Of Rohrenback
in smoking IN the building, but did not charge him
with causing the disaster. Cornelius, Charlotte and
Henry Schmidt, who were injured, will be examined
morrow. Mr.. Won, the owner of the shattered
building, not placed on the stand, and tho wit
nesses who examined unable 10 throw any
light the Of the explosion although from the
Of their testimony they believed that the assist
ant forcmans carelessness was the cause Of II
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OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS

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BARCELONA. June 1e-Arrivcd bark Prosperidad (sp).
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FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, June 20 1S7G
PROPOSED MEETING OF CONGRESS IN NDx-
PENDRNcE HALL ON THE YoUnTH.
The joint resolution offered by Mr.. Kasson that the
two Houses OF Congress shall on satur-
day adjourn to Philadelphia and there meet in
regular session at Tuesday next July 4th 1885,
in Independence Hall, has captured the fancy
OF everybody and will doubtless DO adopted II
referred to tho Committee on the Ccuten-
nal OF which Mr. Hopkins OF Pennsylva-
mia, Is Chairman. Mr. Hopkins says tonight
that the project Of having Congress reassembc In
dependence Hall exactly 100 years after tho
historical Fourth Of July, 1915 already under con.
liberation by tho committee in connection with in
rtation by the Centennial Commission, which was 10
have been extended within day two, and has boon
low anticipated by Mr. Kasson's resolution. This in
vitaton will DO given all tho same. and
win doubtless stimulate tho prompt adop-
tion OF the resolution Mr.. Hopkins further
says that the Of Congress In Independence
Hall would have to be q formal and short ceremony,
owing to the contracted space Of tho old apartment
and It's occupation with historical relics, but the cxer-
eises could be Immediately transferred tho Enclosure
Independence square and conducted In tho open
tr. This proposed session OF Congress would mako
worthy Of transferring to canvass as the
famous historical painting OF the signing OF tho
THE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL AZ IT PASSED
THE sENATE-coNDITIoN OF THE OTHER Ap-
Preparation BILLS.
The House bill making appropriations for the sup
port Of the army for the fiscal year ending June 80
1871 finally passed tho Senate day In the following
shape:-All those parts OF 1t contemplating reorganixa
ton stricken out because according to the view
Of the Senate such action adding legislation to an
appropriation bill, and, Senator Morton said:.If
thc committee could consider tho reorganization OF
the army md all other branches or
The service they would absorb everything
In tho way Of legislation" The only amendment
made to the bill was offered by Senator Maxcy, Of
uited up to tho standard OF 100 mon for each com.
pany, and kept as nearly possible in Texas Tor the
protection OF the border The bill US il passed the
Senate is as compared with the bill Of last year.
1872 900 less The latter small by S66S O00
or which deficiency bill had to be passed. The
present bill, as it now is, It Is claimed
Sl3s4,6S0 less than what has been
appropriated orthe fiscal year ending June 30
1874 The net additions to the bill as il passed the
House VIII foot up <337s, 200 II will now 70 10 the
House and will be referred to the Committee on Appro
pratons and II not favorably reported by them will
be announced 10 the House, and IL then confer.
encc committee will DO asked Tho sundry Civil bill
viii be reported to passed by the Senate this week
and then every appropriation bill will be conference
In the River and Harbor Appropriation bi whilc the
House have reduced every other bill by millions they
lave only brought the former down some $500 900.
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Relation Of Recent Military Changes
to the Coming Election.
MEETING OF CONGRESS- IN INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Action of the Senate on the APP
preparations Bills.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON. juno 20, lS76
THE RECENT MILITARY CHANGES AND THE
COMING POLITICAL coNTEsr-rHE PRESIDENT
PREPARING FOR FAIR ELECTION.
The recent order or the War Department dscontin
ung the military division Of the South and forming
the Atlantic Southern States into department to be
commanded by General Ruger, lately ccmmandant at
West Point, puzzles the politicians here There are
people who it the beginning Of scheme to Affect
the Southern elections, and reports are current Of
changes the federal Offices In OF the Southern
States intended to place OF extreme in power
down there. with view TO stirring up trouble There
Is probably truth in these reports. General Rugcr
is extreme man. bus officer Of moderate
views, and there evidence that extraordinary
policy is thought Of
There Is no doubt, however that the President
to spare pains to enforce every law OF Con-
gross bearing elections, only Ia the South, but
elsewhere These laws relating to federal elections
give considerable powers to United States Marshals
and Federal Supervisors, and very
complete They require tho United States Cir
cult Courts to appoint supervisors OF election and
tho marshals to appoint special deputy marshals to
prevent fraudulent registration we'll voting and
maintain order at the polls, and thcre 10 disposition
to enforce these laws with great care in November
The President Is understood to have said that he
to have fnir election and that he to do what
be can. by the removal OF inefciont inactive
Office holders and the substitution OF and Jealous
republicans, to MAKE tho party compact and harmo-
NOUS