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The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

ATTEMPTED SUICiDE.-Yesterday morning
Mr.. Eugene G. Tyler, teamster employed on
Spring street, attempted suicide with lauda
mum. He went into the City Hotel and called
for room about 10 o'clock, but from his ap-
pearance the proprietor feared that he was
about to attempt suicide, and calling in friend
of his they followed him up to his room. They
entered and after much resistance searched his
person. In one pocket they found small bot
tie of laudanum which he had just purchased
at Holt & Whitneys. He begged them to let
him take it, as he said be wanted to die. Dep
uty Bridges was called and took HIM to the
station. This is the second attempt he has
made TO do this deed. But for the thoughtful
ness OF Mr.. Martin he would have been success
full yesterday
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
10 Let,

A SUIT of rooms without hoard Apply at No
"a AZ Danforth Street. my24distt
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, IS.
At the Court Of County Commissioners bequn and
holden at Portland, ,cihin and for the C0untg of Cn
bertrand, on the first Tuesday of January 4nno
Donstnt, 1876 to 1it, at adjournment thereof on
the .Frst Tuesday of February, AnRo Donaini, 1876
On the foregoing Petition it being satisfactorily
shown to the Court that the Petitioners are responsible
and that hearing is expedient it is hereby ORDERED
That the County Commissioners will meet at the
House of William Haley, Jr., In Sebago, Thursday,
May 4th, A. D. 1876, at 10 O'Clock A. M and that the
Petitioners give notice to all persons interested BY
causing atesed copies Of said Petition and this Or
der Of Court thereon, to be served upon the Town
Clerks OF Baldwin and Sebago, and also by post
ing up copies Of the same in three public places
in each of said towns, and publishing the same three
weeks successfully in the Maine State Press news
paper printed in Portland, the first of said pu5co-
tions and each of the other notices. to be at least
thirty days before the time of said meeting;
at which time and place, (after it has been satisac-
torily shown that the above notice has been duly
givenD the Commissioners will proceed to view the
route set forth in said Petition, and other routes and
roads connected herewith. and after such VIEW
they will give hearing to the parties and thes wit
nesses at some convenient place in the vicinity when
and where all persons and corporations interested,
may appear and show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of said Petition should be granted.
Attest: f. j LIrTLEFIELD, Clerk.
Copy of the Petition and Order of Court thereon.
Attest: f. j. LIrTLEFIELD, Clerk.
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The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
Republican Caucuses Tonight.

GoRHAM CAUCUs.-As an unusually large
meeting OF TIE Republicans of Gorbam. Sstur-
day afternoon, Robe Whitney, Esq was re-
lected as chairman, aud Stephen Hinckley.
Esq, secretary. The following nominations
were unanimously made, nearly all SO on the
first ballot: Moderator, Frederick Robe;
Town Clerk, Joha c. Card; Selectmeu, Asses
sors and Overseers of the Poor, Joseph Ridlon,
Jeremiah Parker and William L. Larrabee;
Treasurer Stephen Hinck.ey; Auditor, Hugh
D. Mcclellan; Supervisor of Schools, Melville
johnson: Collector freeman Harding.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
Departure of Collector washburn.

On the departure of Collector and Mrs.
Washburn for Europe, Saturday afternoon a
large number of our prominent citizens gath
cred on the steamer Peruvian to wish them a
pleasant voyage. The steamer left her berth
at about o'clock and steamed slowly down the
harbor to await the arrival Of the mail from
Montreal At 8 o'clock the U. S. steamer
Dallas took large party down to where the
steamer was anchored, to bid the Collector and
his wife final adieu. A salute of five guns
was fired by the Cutter and the steamer re-
sponded in the same manner The steamer
sailed about five o'clock with IL cabin and %
steerage passengers.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

We are authorized to state that T. G. Her
sey, ESQ, whose name has been used in con-
nection with the mayoralty, will not under any
circumstances accept the nomination.
Mr.. Geo. Beal of this city, who went cut
Win the California party two or three months
SINCE died at Santa Barbara, CAL, at the house
OF his brother, Of congestion Of the lungs, on
the 9sh inst.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Deerng-Lot of land at Woodfords Corner
from Samuel A. Wentworth to Cyrus f. Sands,
Harpswel-Lot of land with bulldogs from
Sinnett o. johnson to Eliza johnson.
Lot of land from W. I'll. Pinkham to The
opbilus Slower.
Portland-Lot OF land and buildings on Pearl
street from James s. Conner to Thomas Con.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

A FRESH invoice black cashmeres at Csc, 75c,
SIC and 81 90 per yard; also black alpaca at 25c,
worth BIC; mohairs and brilliantines from SIC
to SOC, worth 60 and 75c. Silk poplins in de-
sirable shades at 75c per yard. If you don't
think the goods worthy of attention come and
see for yourselves and be convinced. and lots of
other goods without regard of cost, to reduce
stock. 2. M. FROST,
fe28d3t under Falmouth Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

At Masonic Hall, No. s5 Exchange Street.

,
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGEs-Ancent Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-Greenleaf r. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNon-Portland c. r. & S. Masters, second
Monday.
COMMANDMENTS OF X. T.-Portland, fourth Mon
day. st. Adams, 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.
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUNcIL-Portland Council P. of j cond Fri
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H third
Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-Maine Consistory, S. P, r. S., fourth
Friday i'll March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
WARD CAUCUSES !

The Republican voters OF Port
land are requested to meet i'm their
respective Ward Rooms, on
Monday Evening, Feb. 2Sth,
at 2 I-2 o'clock, for the purpose
of selecting a candidate for Mayor
10 be supported at the coming
municipal election.
The committee recommend that
the same course be pursued as i'm
the lastfew years, viz:-The choice
TO be determined by ballot, the
person having a majority of all
the votes cast i'm the several Ward
Caucuses to be declared the NOM
inee Of the party.
The Chairman Or Secretary of
each Ward Caucus will please
report the vote of their respective
Wards to the City Committee, at
Republican Headquarters, imme.
diateIy after the adjournment of
The caucuSeS. Per Order,
REP. CITY COMMITTEE,
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To the Commissioners of
County of Cumberland.
the

WE the undersigned citizens OF the towns of
w Sebago and Baldwin, in said County, do res
pectfully represent that public highway, commen-
cling at the town way, near the dwelling house of
Syyanus Blake, in Sebago aforesaid, thence running
southerly over lands of David Haley, Joseph Went
worth and Appleton Burnen, to the town road in
Baldwin, in said County, between the residence of
Appleton Burnell and Nathan Bliss to be of public
necessity and convenience and your petitioners pray
that after due proceedings in the premises, your
designated
Sebago, January 4, 1876
Signed by WILLIAM HALEY. Jr..
9TH
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

Too DRUNK TO Go HoME.-Early last even
ing a young man named Pilsbury, living at the
Cape, started to go home from this city. In
crossing the railroad track near the Eastern de-
pot the sleigh he was riding in was upset,
throwing him out. As he was not in in con-
dtion to go home, Constable Webster OF the
Cape, took him to the station. In passing
Gorhams Corner the constable was assaulted
by the young street ruff ans.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

THOSE wishing to buy goods cheap should
call at w. F. Studley's new dry goods store
under Falmouth Hotel. You can always buy
goods cheaper for cash than on credit, and
Studley's is cash store.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

Il Odd Fellops Hall, No. 8S Exchange Street.
LoDGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancien
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Ligonia, Friday
venings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., of
b. second and fourth Saturday.
neutrality-suspicious. first and third We'd
nesdays; Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
days; Portland, first and third Saturdays.
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in the
month.
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets first Monday evening of January, April, July
and October
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
Republican Caucuses Tonight.

ACCIDENTALLY. VIM. Bngley was riding up
Congress street with two ladies, yesterday af-
ternoop. wien the sleigh upset, throwing out
the occupants Mr.. Bingley cut the side of
his face, and one of the ladies was slightly
bruised
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

FIRE The alarm of fire at about half-past
three O'Clock yesterday afternoon was caused
by slight fire in one of the houses in Staffords
BLOCK The fire caught from an overheated
stove But little damage was done, as the de-
partment was soon on hand.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

THE MUsEUM.-The patrons of the Museum
are to greet an old Portland actor this evening.
Mr.. Joseph Proctor, the well known tragedian,
will appear for six nights, and it is useless to
more than call attention to the fact for he has
many friends here who will be glad to welcome
him back to the scene of his former triumphs.
He opens tonight in his great character of the
Jbbenainosay in "Nck of the Woods" We'd
nesday and Thursday nights he will appear in
Ambition" and Friday night macbeth" will
hold the boards.
The following is the cast for "Nick of the
Woods:''
Bloody Nathan,
tho
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

BUSINESS CHANGES following business
changes are reported as recently taking place
in Maine:
Augusta-W adsworth & Smith, tailors; dis. !;
now 9. A. Wadsworth.
Dexter-J. D. & M. Maxfield, mlliners; dis.
Harmony-D. III. Bartlett, gen. store, sold
out to N Kimball.
Lovell-E e. Harrington, millinery, sod
out.
Rooklard-Hix & Rich, dressmakers, dis.
G. E. Shaw & Co. crookery, dis.
Saco-Geo. w. Wakefield, boot and shoe
mfr, sold out
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

HE leap year ball to come off tonight in aid
OF the .. f. A. will be nice affair The Or
der OF dances is SUPERB one. All are invited.
The association have many calls for aid, and
would gladly respond more literally had they
the means. Go ard help them. Single tickets
IN oanfS
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
Maine Business Notes.

Messrs. John N. Gowen & Co. of Shapleigb,
are running their steam stave mills to their ut
most capacity. They have now on hand 500
cords of timber
The Sturgis mill in Wiscasset started up
Monday the 21st inst. A barque and ship
are chartered to load deals for England, and
the barque will soon be in Wiscasset to take
her cargo.
The Somerset railroad is graded three miles
from North Arson, and it is intended if possi-
BILE, to push the road through to Scion, eight
miles from Anson), the next season.
The Camden Herald says that business is
lively at the wharves. Vessels are loading
with ice for Southern ports.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT.

The regular meetings of the City Council take place
the first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meetthe fourth Monday eve
ming Of each month.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Portland Catholic Union-Music Hall.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
A Fresh-P. NJ Frost.
A. L. Merry-2.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted-A Home.
New Prints-W. +. Studey.
Grass Seed-Kendall g. Whitney
Corns-Mr & Mrs. DR.. WEIGH,
Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female College.
Lost-A Canoe Earring.
Manted-One Lady and two Gentlemen Boarders.
Wanted A Young Man.
Look Here-Wm, M. Jerris
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Large Sale of Groceries-F. o. Bailey e. Co.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

BIBLICAL LEcTURE,-Dr. Hill will deliver
the last lecture Of the biblical course at High
street vestry this evening at 7.45. Subject
The Gospel of John.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

NEW and hobby spring styles of soft and stiff
hats just received at A. L. Merry's, 237 Middle
street, sign of the gold hat. feb2S-3t
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
IN GENERAL.

The Boston Globe says: "Pity we can't hire
the Maiue Legislature to do our work. They
have done up Names in less than two months,
while our Great and General has hardly more
than got ready for business
The following patents were issued to citizens
of the state of Maine during the week ending
Feb. y: Medical compostions-M. j. Rogers,
New Gloucester; sham pillows-J. A. Knight,
Auburn; tents-Francis A. Leavitt Portland !;
camp beds-A. Leavitt Portland; bilge pumps
w. w. Turnbull. Edgecomb; window wash.
era. j. Mosher, Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

The following are additional school statistics.
We published those of the High School short
time since:
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

SPRING style of silk hat just received at A.
L. Merry's, 237 Middle street, sign of the gold
hat feb28-3t
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

LYONS KATHARIoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews it growth,
and gives strength and vigor. Tt is delightfully."-
is the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic
ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only
30 cents. apr16deodaw1y
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

f. o. BAILEY & Co. sell at 10 o'clock this
at salesroom 80 Exchange street, very large
and nice stock of linen goods, sc. See auction
column
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

RIcHELIEU.-An excellent article by the au-
thor of "Mirabeau'' illustrated with three SD
number of Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly,
The cheapest magazine published in the world.
Each number. containing 1913 pages and 100 en-
cravings, is brmful of interesting reading mat
ter. Send 20 cents to Frank Leslie, New York
for copy by return mail, post paid; or obtain
it at any book store.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

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., 1876-02-28


The Wing learns that there is widespread
interest in the temperance reform in Garland.
Last Thursday SO persons signed the "iron
elad' pledge"
The Wing says that the weather was very
cold at Orono Thursday. One of the profess
sors of the State College was so thoroughly
chilled that it was necessary to call in medical
aid to restore the natural heat of the body.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Days ferry across the Kennebec. between
Woolwich and Bath, is to be revived.
YORK COUNTY.
The Journal says that Mrs. Tebbetts, widow
of the late Rev. G. Tebbetts of North Berwick.
who was accidentally killed a short time ago
by being thrown from a carriage, is very low
and there is much anxiety in regard to her re-
covery. Some returns of late give less favor
able aspect to her case.
The Springva'e Reporter newsy local pa
per started in that enterprising village-says
that the temperance reform is engrossing gen.
eral attention in that section. Meetings are
large and enthusiastic
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
TEMPLARS OF HONOR,

1T TempIors' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-Maine, first and third Mondays in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Please tell the people that you saw their
ton of which, per month, exceed IOO, ZOO,
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

II coUGHED for year or more; tried many
mixtures; cured by Adamson's Botanic Cough
Basam." J. Frank Pierce, Augusta, Me. So
cts, per bottle. feb28eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

SPRING STYLE HATS just received at Maher
& Co.'S, opposite Post Office. fb19tf
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28

During the week the following selections will
be given by Frof. Charles Grmmer and or.
chestra:
Overture Morning, Noon and Night New). .Suppe
Waltz-Girofe, Gfrofla .Coote
Selection-Lucreta Borgia.. ............D onizetti
Waltz-Abschied Won MuncEen (new). ...... .GungI
0aiop-hlne. ''..Farmer
Next week Miss Sophie Miles will again ap-
pear, opening in the popular play of Screen
Bushes
The Portland daily press., 1876-02-28
Policies Liberal and Equitable.

No permit required for change of Residence or Occu-
patton. This Company possessed Jan
uary 1, 1876, an
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11

upon one side and the receiving pipe
upon the other. No filter can b, made
of sufficient capacity to receive the
water from the pipe and allow it to
flow through into the cistern without q
heavy shower running over and vast
ing the water The partition should
be curved, swelling out toward the side
into which the water runs, to prevent
the water pressing it over in case the
opposite side should be empty, and
should be built of brick laid fiatwise, In
cement, and plastered we'll on both
sides with the same. In laying the
partition, each alternate brick in the
bottom course should be left out, and
upon the floor of the cistern, and en-
tirelysacro it, on the receiving side,
about a foot from the partition should
be built a brick wall eighteen inches
high. The space between the partition
wall and this low one should be filled
as follows: First, coarse gravel, six
inches; coarse sand, three inches;
pounded charcoal, six inches, and fine
sand enough to nearly fill the space.
The receiving pipe should be bent SO
as not to allow the water to pour upon
the filter. A cistern thus built will fur
nish as long as it lasts purer, better,
and more healthful drinking water
than any spring or well in the world.
Should the filter become foul in time,
the packing in the box may be easily
removed and clean materials put In it's
place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Cheese Making on Small Scale.

A young housekeeper, says q CORE
spendent, inquiries how to make cheese
on q small scale. | will send my method
of cheese making, which 1 have found
to be very good: Cut the rennet into
small pieces, and fill jar half full;
throw 10 two handfuls of salt, and fill
up with water. Strain the nights milk
in q tub and add two spoonfuls of rennet
to each pail of milk, as sufficient to
form firm curd in half an hour. AS
soon as the curd will break square
across the finger, it should be cut into
pieces an inch square. Let it stand till
morning, then dip the curd to drain
Scald the tub, strain the mornings
milk, and proceed as before. When the
whey covers the surface of the curd
dip it. When the curds are drained
sufficiently they should be scalded by
pouring on hot water to raise the tenn
perature to SO or 100 degrees, stirring
constantly. Let the curd remain in the
hot water until thoroughly done, then
drain and hang in a cool place. Pro
coed with the next days milk in the
same way. When the curd is cold chop
both together; add one spoonful of salt
to each pail of milk. Press lightly al
first, steadily following up the pressure
until the whole is firmly set together
The cheese must be turned every day
kept well buttered, and rubbed often to
keep off the flies. If inclined to spread
bandage Will be needed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Useful Recipes.

GREASE SPOTS.-To remove grease
spots from worsted or wooden goods,
rub with dry magn esia and a. wooden
cloth.
TOMATOES FOR PIEs.-Take the large
kind that will not ripen before frost,
pare them, and allow three pounds of
sugar and half a pint of molasses to
eight pounds of fruit; boil slowly three
or four hours; put away in jars. These
make nice pies in winter. Make q bot
tom crust, I'LL the dish with the fruit,
boil a lemon and put few slices on
top; if the fruit is too thick add a little
water, and bake.
CABBAGE JELLY.-Cut cabbage into
quarters and soak in strong salt and
water two hours. Then boil. When
done squeeze in d colander till perfect
~ dry. Then chop very fine, sea-
son with butter, pepper and salt to suit
the taste. Press all of it closely into
an earthen bowl Or mold, and bake in
a moderate oven one hour. When
done turn it out and send to table hot,
leaving each to dress with pepper and
vinegar, or eat plain. This is said to
be more healthy than the common
way. We have not tried it.
CANNING ToMAIoEs-Th tomatoes
should be nicely pared by scaldlng first,
then slipping the skins off; place in a
large porcelain kettle or a tin wash
boiler, never in copper Or iron; squeeze
out enough juice to wet the bottom of
the kettle, and thus prevent their
scorching, but no water should be add
ed to them; there is enough of the
Juice; boil briskly for five or six min
utes until they are thoroughly heated
and seal in tin cans. A bushel of good
tomatoes will make about sixteen quart
cans when cooked.
Tin cans can be securely sealed with
the prepared sealing-wax found at al
drug stores, and is by most preferred to
solder. It can be saved when the can
is opened and used the second or third
time. To open a. can sealed with wax,
strike the wax with a tack hammer
until it starts, pick out piece, pry the
lid with the claw of the hammer, and
the rest will loosen so that it can all be
picked off and the can brushed before
removing the lid. This keeps the par
ticles from the fruit, and is much
nicer than melting the wax with hot
iron.
When fruit cans have been sealed
and ready to put away, turn them top
downward on q table and let them
stand until the next morning, examine
carefully, and if no juice has worked
its way out you may be sure they are
well sealed. Place them on shelves IN
a cool, dry cellar, and keep them there
until ready for use, If tin cans are
used, paste labels on while the wax if
hot, that you may know what they
contain when you wish to open them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-11
Family Fire EScane.

An English inventor has patented a
continuance for escaping from the up
per stories of building while the lower
portion is wrapped in flames. The
machine is flexible canvas shoot,
strongly fixed to an iron rim, which
forms it's mouth, and is SO adjusted as
to admit of ready access to the bag A
strong iron stanchion, adjusted to the
rim. admits Of its being fixed to a win
dow; the shoot is then allowed to gently
drop, and is seized by some one outside.
The person descending has merely to
stretch knees and elbows out, by which
means the rapidity of transit can be
regulated, and in a few seconds he is
deposited safely on the ground. In
case excess of nervousness should pre-
vent any one from following the invent
ors directions, a too rapid descent
can be prevented by the person at the
bottom of the shoot twisting it for some
distance, and gradually unfolding the
twist as the occupant descends.