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The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

THE MUsEUM.-Robert Bir1's novel, "The
genius, but it is well constructed and readable.
The drama possesses little merit of any sort,
though when rightly handled it is a most
excellent farce. As given at tie Museum last
evening it was highly entertaining, because of
the vast absurdities in which it abounded.
The critic might object to Mr.. Waldron's con-
ception of the "Avenger," but the conception
is certainly of no consequence, and it is scarce
~ worth while to quarrel with any mans
conception. So anomalous character as the
"Jibbenainosay" cannot be made palpable
without being made absurd, and has no proper
place on any stage. No one can say with JUS
tice that Mr.. Waldron's heroics were out of
place. His rant at times rose to the sublime,
but no man who has ever seen or read of a
Jibbenainosay will feel justified in denying
that it is the nature of the critter. The audi
ence were certainly highly entertained, and
were chary of neither laughter nor applause
during the play, calling Mr.. Waldron before
the curtain at the end of the second act The
scene where the canoe of fire goes over the
cataract was really admirably done, and re-
fleets great credit upon Mr.. Richards, the scene
painter, and Mr. Page, the stage carpenter.
The play will be repeated this evening, and
an extra car will run to Deerng at the close of
the entertainment. There ought to be a
packed house, for so amusing an entertainment
is rarely offered. The Indians who say ugh"
and announce that they have no hearts, the
yelling backwoodsmep, the daughters of the
Bruce family, and the Roaring Ralph" of
Mr.. Curtis, are funny enough to make the
Sphinx smile. The opportunities daily les
sen of seeing kind of drama which is
fast passing off the play-bills, and the man
who misses chance to witness 1.-THE Jibbe-
nainosay' will be haunted ever after by the
consciousness of wasted opportunities.
Seats for Mr.. Arnold's temperance on Mon
day night are selling rapidly. Evidently his
friends are determined to give him a packed
house. In no better way can they do him a
substantial benefit.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
Brief .Iottings.

Happy NewiYear.
There will be preaching at the Newbury st.
church Sunday afternoon, and evening at
o'clock, by Rev. j. M. White.
The members of the City Government are
requested to meet at the city government build
ing Sunday, at II. 40, to attend the funeral of
the late City Messenger, at the residence of
Mr.. Samuel Warehouse, No. q Carleton St.
The steward of the lighthouse steamer Myr-
tie fell overheard yesterday and received a wet
ting.
A number of the friends of Captain Howard
Keazer of the barque "Lizzie Merry" called
upon him,on board the vessel Wednesday eve
ming, and presented him with many elegant
and substantial gifts. Captain Keazer sails for
Havana to-day.
The workmen are busy putting up the wire
to connect the Grand Trunk, Boston & Maine.
Eastern, and Maine Central stations
A number of the employees of the Grand
Trunk are to present Mr.. T. 81. Cooper with
fine French clock.
The Reform Club will hold their public meet
ing in Probe Chapel Sunday evening, at 7
o'clock. The public are cordially invited.
The Allen Mission chapel was crowded last
evening by an intelligent and appreciatve
audience. Very interesting and effective
speeches WERE made by Mrs. Clark of New
York, and Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Taylor; also
by Capt. Dutton, Capt j. B. Coyle, Capt. Stur-
divant, and Mr.. Murch of Deering. The meet
ing closed at 10.
Wish you happy Centennial.
In view of the occurrences of the last few
days it wouldn't be bad idea for Portlanders
to swear off from. shooting at people.
The hotels have sworn off from liquor. Like
ly as not they will break their good resolution
before the new year ages much.
Yesterday afternoon woman complained to
officer Miles that package had been stolen
from letter box on Elm street. The man who
was suspected was taken to the station and
searched, but as nothing was found on his per-
son to show that he had taken the package he
was discharged.
A young man named Dana Campbell ap-
peared in police court yesterday morning and
showed considerable interest in the case of a
woman who was arraigned for drunkenness.
Early in the afternoon officer Fields found him
dead drunk ON Green street, and it cost the city
50 cents to haul him to the station.
The New Years ball given last evening at
Lancaster Hall by the Emerald Boat Climb was
was as predicted, great success The hall was
filed with very pleasant party, who enjoyed
course of well selected dances.
Very interesting watch meetings were held
at the Methodist churches last evening
The Maine Central directors postponed &C.
tion on the Pullman train Equestion for one
week.
NJ. A. Blanchard, Esq, will lecture at Area
ma Hall tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Messrs Sparrow & Peck have been appoint
ed agents of the Paterson Insurance Company
of Paterson N. J.
The stockholders of the Portland q Kenne'
bee Railroad Co. and the holders of Maine Cen
trail scrip will find their dividends at the First
National Bank. The holders of the Leeds &
Pennington Railroad will be paid their interest
at the office of Treasurer of the Maine Contra
on Commercial street.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
Superior Court.

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM, 1875. sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
FRIDAY.-The Court was occupied during the day
in calling the docket and disposing of trustee dsclos
ures and other nterlocutory matters preparatory to
closing the term
Decisions in Court cases which have been reserved
will be announced early in the January term.
The January criminal term comes in next Tuesday
at 10 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
Muncipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
FRIDAY.-Mary Tighe. IntoxcatiOn Fined So
with costs.
Mary A. Wilson. Common drunkard. Thirty
days. Committed.
John w. Goddard. Dischargiug fire arms in pub
lie place. Fined $40 with costs. Paid.
Bradburys.
Franklin Bsrstow. Assault with intent TO kill.
Probable cause. Ordered to recognize with sureies
in sum of $500. Committed.
Montgomery S. Gibson, Michael Hogan, Patrick
Connors Rufus Stanley and John foley, Jr. Search
and seizure. Fined $50 each with costs. Paid.
Annie Leighton and John Blades. Assault and
battery. Annie fined IS and one-half and Blades
fined $40 and one half costs. Paid.
Rradhnrvs tor Stata.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
The Late GEORGE +. Ingraham,

The veteran City Messenger, George T.
Ingraham, who has held this Office almost un-
interruptedly for half century, died at his
residence Thursday evening. He was well
known, and was 80 years of age. Mr.. Ingra-
ham was a worthy member of the Aged
Brotherhood.
A special meeting of the City Council was
held last evening to take action in regard to
his death. Mayor Richardson being absent
Alderman Fox presided. Alderman Perry
offered the following resolutions, which were
adopted, in joint convention:
Whereas, after long and painful sickness our
late messenger, George T. Ingraham, has been taken
from among us by death,
Resolved That the City Council of Portland recog-
to the City Council. His memory must be respected
by all who know him. as faithful servant Of the
city, and for the integrity and honesty of his cnarac
ter. shall miss him as we are called together at
our meetings. To his family we offer our heartfelt
sympathy In this their bereavement.
Res0tUed, That the City Council will attend bis
funeral and that these resol shall be entered up
on the city records, and copy transmitted to his
sorrowing family.
Read and unanimously adopted.
Attest: H. I. robinson,
City Clerk.
The flag on the City Building was at half
mast yesterday in respect to the deceased, and
his chair in the Messengers Office was appro-
prately drapsd.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
U. g. commandments Court.
BEFORE JUDGE CLIFFORD.


WEDNEsDAY.-United States vs.. Frances A. Rick.
er. This was complaint for unlawfully Withholding
and concealing certain books papers, etc., from his
assignee in bankruptcy. Having had six witnesses
examined defendant was bound over in the sum OF
$1,000 to the next term of the District Court.
THURsDAY.-United States VS.. Duncan Burns
This was a complaint for emptying a cask contain
ing liquor without destroying the government
stamps. Defendant pleaded not guilty, waived ex
animation and was bound over in the sum of $500
to the next term of the District Court.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

The ADELPHA.-The great ''leap for life"
was successfully made at the Adelphia last
evening. The audience expected to see some-
thing startling, and they were not disappoint-
ed. Those who delight in witnessing such
feats should not fail to see it this afternoon or
evening. This evening is the last performance
the Adelphia will give here this season, and as
it is a holiday the house will be crowded.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

AN ASSAULT CAsE.-Yesterday afternoon
Judge knight held special session of court to
dispose of the case of Mrs. Leighton and John
Blades, who assaulted Eta Perkins few
nights since. 1t will be remembered that
there was an old feud between the parties, and
they proposed to settle the matter, but didn't
The Judge gave the case a thorough hearing,
and at last came to the conclusion that both of
the respondents were concerned in the assault
and accordingly fined them both The testi-
mony revealed a fearful state of society in the
locality where the parties live.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

WEEK OF PRAYER--The week of prayer will
be observed in this city by union preaching ser
vices to be held each afternoon in the vestry of
Rev. DR.. Shailer's church. The services will
commence promptly at o'clock. The follow
ing preachers have been appointed: Rev. W.
n. Fem, Monday; Rev. S. f. Jones, Tuesday
Rev. james McWhinnie, Wednesday; Rev. E.
Y. Hincks, Thursday; Rev. W. II. Smaller, D.
D., Friday: Rev. c. s. Perkins. Saturday. 1t
is hoped that brief, earnest prayer meeting
will conclude each service. All are cordially
invited to attend.
Per order of Committee
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

CENTENNIAL BELLs.-The bells on the
Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and St.
Stephens church were rung at midnight to
welcome in the Centennial year. Mr.. Thomas
Heffron. the sexton of the latter church, was
patriotic enough to ring the bell of his own
accord
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

SovEREIGNs OF INDUsTRY.-At tie annual
meeting of Portland Council No. 1, Sovereigns
of Industry, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Albert Fl. Waite, Presi-
dent; John B. Thcrndike, Vice President; FL
bridge Oliver, Secretary; Lemuel E. Fravar,
Treasurer; William G. Googins, Stewad; Chas
a. Baker Inside Guard
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

PREsENTATIoN.-Several members of Bos.
worth Post, G. A. R., took occasion to remem-
Der the faithful and efficient services of Mr..
John Yeaton, Jr, who has for six years acted
as chairman of the Relief Committee, by pre-
senting him with an elegant easy chair, which
cost $25. The presentation was made at the
Post meeting last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

Rev. DR.. Warren, editor of the Christian
Mirror, has lecture which he will deliver
when desired, entitled sour Ancestors" 1t is
a sketch of our Anglo-Saxon fathers, and of
our inheritance from them of the language,
laws, institutions, and customs which dis
tinguish the English speaking people.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded In this
county yesterday:
Deering-Lot of land from Rhoda Sawyer to
Samuel A. Wentworth.
Lot of land from Owen B. Hill to Otis Var
ney.
Harpswell-Lot of land from Thomas U Ea-
ton to John E. Farr.
Portland-Lot of land and buildings on Will
mot street, from Jesse M. Hartshorn to Han
nah L. Hartshorn.
Lot of land on Franklin street from James
E. Mcdowell to William 81. ferris.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

A VALUABLE INvENTIoN.-In the engine
house of steamer No. 4, on Spring street, there
has recently been put in operation new and
very ingenious continuance devised and made
by the engineer, Mr.. T. 81. Williams, by means
of which the horses are called into position in
case of an alarm. Its advantage over the old
horse call is this: In the case Of the old horse
call, when the engineer or the person in charge
of the house heard'ths gong strike, he immedi-
ately went to the bell-pull and, by means of
various wires, the horses were unfastened, door
from the stable opened. and horses called into
position. This invention performs the same
operation without the aid of any person what
ever. By an ingenious continuance, at the first
blow of the alarm gong, spring is let 60 which
sets in operation all the wires as did the old
bell-pull.
The instrument is so arranged that it can be
connected or disconnected at pleasure. 1t works
very satisfactorily, and reflects great credit
upon its designer.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
A New Era in Cooker.

The great and long felt want of housekeepers
for suitable cooking vessels, is at last supplied
by Patent Granite Ironware, acknowledged at
sight to be without rival in the kitchen. 1t
is light, easily cleaned. handsome, wholesome,
and handy. 1t will neither corrode and poison
like copperware, crack, like cast iron or earth
enware, rust, like tinware, or crackle and flake
off, like porcelain-lined ware. Every piece
warranted. Beware of limitations, as every
piece is stamped, "Granite Ironware'', on the
bottom. A good line will be found at Nutter
Bros. & Co., and F. & G. B. Nash's
dec21 eojow
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

ENTERTAINMENT-Laste vening the pupils of
Miss Mountfort, who teaches private school
on India street, gave parlor entertainment
consisting of tableaux, dialogues and closing
with an nneratta
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

CHURCH CHoIR-The following is the choir
for the Congress Square church, commencing
to. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Mr.. Marston; soprano,
Mrs. Merrill; contralto, Mrs. Flint; tenor, Mr..
Morgan; basso, Mr. Watts
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

WE have frequently heard mothers say they
would not be without Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, from the birth of child until it had
finished with the teething siege, on any consid-
Grafton whatever. 1t gives an infant troubled
with collie pains quiet sleep, and its parents un.
broken rest at night.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

NEW ARMoRY.-The Montgomery Guards
have removed from their former quarters on
Fore street to rooms No. 249 Middle street. for
merly occupied by the Portland Music School,
where they have fitted up very comfortable
NJ, rtarv
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
OXFORD COUNTY.
sAGADHAOC COUNTY.

Forty nine years ago Mr.. John Wharf and
Mr.. Sumner Berry moved into what1is known
as the Reed neighborhood, three miles from
Richmond village, and there the two have liv-
ed on adjoining farms, firm friends as we'll as
near neighbors for almost half century, till
the death of Mr.. Wharf last week.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

ENTERTAINMENTs.-On Monday evening E.
H. Elwell, Esq, will deliver lecture on Con-
versation in the Mechanics course.
Mr.. h. j. Holmes will begin the last half of
thu second term of his dancing school Monday
evening.
The drama of Meg's Diversion land Select
Readings will. be given in India street vestry,
cy the T. c. and c. T. Club for the benefit of
the Ladies Social Circle, on Monday evening.
The celebrated Jubilee singers appear at City
Hall Tuesday evening. They will have full
house.
The calico ball at City Hall Wednesday eve
ming is spoken of as the affair of the season.
A large number of tickets have been sold.
Sheridan & Mack's grand combination of va
riety artists appear at Music Hall "Wednesday
evening. This company have the reputation of
giving good entertainment.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Army s. Navy Course-Last Entertainment.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Portland Cadets-Annual Meeting.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
C. H. Lamson-Watches and Jewelry.
Tubular Standard Lamp.
Vaults Cleaned-R Gibson.
Lost On Friday.
Dissolution-R. L. Morse G. Co.
Servant Girl Wanted.
Notice-Portland 81 Harpswell Steamboat Co.
Report-Canal National Bank.
Messrs. j. A. & A. Il. Smith.
Notice of Dissolution-John G. Cobb.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

SOMETHING NEw.-The Harmonica Flute.
Call and examine, at Collins & Buttons, 522
Congress street, opposite Casco. de23tt
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

MEssRs. j. & A. 7. SMITH have car load of
nice beef direct from Chicago, which they are
offering at low prices. Call and see it, on the
corner of Milk and Market streets.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
SOMERSET COUNTY.

The Reporter says the course of lecsures in
Skowhegan, the first two Of which have already
been given, are to be abandoned, owing to the
failure of the people to support them, although
the course was an excellent one.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

NEW YEARS DAY.-The Post Office will be
open to-day from 8 to 9 a. m. and 2 to p. m.
Delivery by carriers at s a. m. and p. m. Col
lections from street boxes at Z. a. M, II m. and
6p. m.
The Custom House, banks, and city offices
will be closed to-day, New Years being legal
holiday, and the post Office will be open only at
holiday hours. All notes payable at the banks
on Sunday 20 over until Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

OUR CARRERs.-Some complaint has been
made by subscribers in regard to the monde
livery of papers. and charges of neglect, unjust
it is believed, have been brought. The morn
ing edition leaves the press-room in ample time
for early delivery, and full confidence is felt in
the industry and integrity of our carriers, many
of whom are high-school boys, and all of whom
ara above suspicion. There is no doubt that
papers are stolen from door.steps after delivery,
and in order to, break up the annoying and
vicious practice the PRESS makes standing
offer of $25 for evidence which will lead to the
conviction of the thief or thieves.
Our carriers will deliver their New Years
Address this morning, and a kindly welcome
bespoken for it and them.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

PYLE's DIETETIC SALERATUs-
acknowledged the best in use. Each pound
bears the name of James Pyle None genuine
without. iunel9S1y
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
LINCOLN COUNTY.

The News says the Sheepscot bridge is again
passable. As soon as it was known that the
of the villages on both sides of the river took
measures to repair damages, and turning out
en- masse, in two days had up temporary
structure, substantially built, and travel re-
sumad its vuOnfad courco
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01

the Universalist Society of Rockland, have con-
tracted with the Walworth Manufacturing Co.,
of Boston, to put in steam heating apparatus
for the new church, for about $1525.
The packet Grace Lee, Captain Hendricks, is
to run between Rockland and West Deer Isle
through the winter.
The Portland daily press., 1876-01-01
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

The Kennebec Journal says that Miss Susan
Stanwood of Augusta, met with severe acct
dent early Thursday morning last. She slipped
front of her residence
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-03-16

SAN FRANcIsco, March l5.-J. R. Rob
inson, Of this city, by his attorneys, will
to-day file complaint in the Fourth
District Court agains, the Central Pacific
Railroad Contract and Finance Company,
Leland Stanford, C. P. Huntington, Mark
Hopkins and Charles Crocker, and all the
CORPORATIONS controlled by them. The
complaint alleges that the plaintiff is a
stockkolder in the Central Pacific; that
the defendants in building the road fraud
ulently made contracts with themselves,
in the name OF the Contract and Finance
Company, at excessive rates, and by other
dishonest practices themselves absorbed
the gains arising from the subsidies, land
grants, &c. The plaintiff alleges that the
amount OF stock held by him wonld prop
erly entitlc him to 81 100000 dollars in
money and 10000 acres OF land. He
prays for the appointment Of Receiver,
ior the removal OF the present Board OF
Directors, and that all the property cx-
cept thatheld by them previous to obtain.
ing the Central Railroad affairs be decreed
the property OF the corporation. 1t is
asserted that the suit will be pressed to
trial, and that the evidence adduced will
form valuable addition to the inside his.
tory OF the Central Pacific Contract and
Finance affairs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-03-16
VOLUME XXIy---NUMBER l76.
POLITICAL NOTES.
NewIIampshirc Election.

CONCORD, March l5.-Returns from
2l5 towns and wards give Cheney 3G,399,
Marcy 32,526, Kendall and scattering
042, a Republican net gain Of 3,253. The
Representatives elected from 2l0 towns
and wards are, Republicans lG7, Demo.
Gratis 154, Democratic gain Of 0. Mca-
gre returns have been received on the
vote on the constitutional conventiOn,but
it is undoubtedly carried.
PORTSMOUTH, March l5.-During the
election yesterday Wm. Carly was arrest
ed for disturbance and so severely injured
by pOlicemen's clubs that he died to-day.
THE VICTORY OVERWHELMING.
The victory OF the Republicans seems
10 be overwhelming. They have good
majority in the House, probably 20 or 25,
and claim to have 9 ont OF 12 Senators
and four out OF five Councillors. Full
returns OF the State have not yet been
received, but enough seemingly to justify
the claim.
Returns from. all but ten towns give
Cheney Al, ,24O; Marcy 37,477; Kendall
and scattering, 4l9. Cheeney's majority
is 3,3l7. The towns yet to hear from
gave, last year, Cheney (Republican)
5l4; Roberts (Democrat), Coz, and White
(temperance), s. The Republicans elect
8 out Of l2 Senators. The Council stands
4 Republicans TO one Democrat. In the
House there are 2O7 Republicans and us
Democrats. The Republican majority it
is thought will be % or 80 in the House.
The vote is increa8ed about 1900 over
last year, and is the largest ever cast in
the State.
VIRGINIA CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION.
RICHMOND, Va, March 14.-The State
Conservative Committee met to-day and
fixed May 24th as the time and Richmond
as the place for holding the Convention to
select delegates to the Democratic Nation.
al Convention.