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The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
The CeufeupiuI

There is misapprehenson in the popular
mind about the representation of the different
States at the Centennial. 1t was, at first, the
plan to give each State a separate space the
same as Foreign government has, wherein to
make distinctive and collective exhibit; but
long ago it was not only found unpracticable,
but undesirable since the exhibitors greatly
preferred that articles should go into general
Classification as thus each general interest
would show its full Importance and each par
ticular article Its just merits. Maine, for in
stance, will not make peculiar and collective
exposition of her resources upon a spot by it.
self, but will contribute her articles to the gen
eral classification, with her name and that of
the exhibitor on each one. Thus while one
credit will be gained by each State for excellence
of display there will be no local lines aud no
jars and jealousies 1t was found to be utterly
Impossible 20 show the machinery and supply
it with working force, except by arranging and
aligning it by one system of shafting and in
ore place-and go with everything. Looms
will range side by side from Lewiston, Bldde-
ford and the West and South. Granite will be
put together, whether it came from Cape Ann
or Spruce Head, each contribution bearing
designation as to exhibitor and locality suffici-
ent for all practical purposes of comparison
and study, and yet showing grand and beau
titul aggregate. Care will be taken, as far as
possible to put each states contribution of each
class contiguous, for convenience, as IN the
case of mil!-products. Thus the textile fabrics
of this country are assigned space in the east
END of the Main Building, and Maine has 1900
square feet in the south corner of this allot
ment Here she will show the products of some
twenty mills in cases of uniform size and style,
making distinctive showing aud yet along
side Of and a part of a rare display covering at
least two acres.
have felt that 80 much of explanation of
of the general plan ought to be made in Or
der to correct an error that has somehow fas-
tened itself in the public mind. x.
REUNIoN.-The annual reunion of the First
Baptist society and congregation, which was
postponed from last week, will be held this
evening p. We learn that the programme of
ayaroses will he eyoaedipp1v variad and ipfar
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

ATTRACTIVE ExHIBITIoN.-The exhibition
of drawings to be sent to the Centennial as
specimens of the skill of the scholars of onr
grammar schools, is already in place in the su.
perntendent's room in the City Building. and
the doors will be open for the public this after
noon. They are well worth careful examina.
fion
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
Superior Court.

APRIL CIVIL TERM, 1876, sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
WEDNEsDAY.-In the case of Mason VS.. West
brook, to recover damages for the loss of horse by
reason of an alleged defect in the highway the jury
were out when the court adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

VALUABLE RELIc.-At an auction sale yes.
terday W. S. Dana, Esq, purchased watch
which is said to be $50 years old. 1t was taken
from the pockel of dead rebel soldier in the
rebellion by Portland man. 1t keeps excel
lent time
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

fremont A. Haines, aged 26 medical stn
dent committed suicide, Tuesday the 18th, at
Providence, R l., by taking morphine, the
effect of which he noted every five minutes as
long as he could write. He was originally from
Maine, and sung in different churches in Bos-
ton, and was once member of the Parepa
Opera Company. He is supposed to have been
unmarried.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

house and barn belonging to A. S. Rand
was destroyed by fire last week. The fire
caught in the barn. The house was occupied
by the old folks. The stock and furniture was
all saved. The buildings were old and we'll in
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
WEDNEsDAY.-George Hewitt. Wilfully discharg-
ing fire arms in public place. Fined SIS with COSTS
Daniel A. Mccarthy. Search and seizure. Dis
charged Cleaves
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

F. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at 81 o'clock to-
day at Merchants wharf, one hundred and fifty
hogsheads sagua molasses mixed with salt wa
ter-no stick in it.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

FIRE.-The house of S, T. Bickford of Mi
IAN N. H., was burned to the ground about six
CLOCK yesterday morning. The fire caught
iioin detective chimney. The house was in
sured.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
SOLID SILVER OR GOLD.

SOLID SILVER OR GOLD,
Presenting large variety of beautiful Designs
i'm relief.
These Medallions are larger than Silver Trade
dollar, being 1s inch. in diameter handsomely put IN
and sell readily at sight. The most valuable
Souvenirs and mementOs ever issued. A
velvet-lined Morocco case-incuding the Bust of
"George Washington Grand Entrance Interna-
Horticultural Hall. Nam Building, and the grand
representation of the Signing of the Declaration of
independence designed by TrumbulD in gilt-sent
by mail on receipt of draft Post Office order for
$50, OF will ship by express c. O. d. upon receipt of
cypress charges Agents circular and Price List and
one sample sent upon receipt of SOC. Immense
profits. Sells at sight. Extensive fields for enter
prise. Address
us. MEDALLION CO., 2l2 Broadway,
L. U. BOX 5270. New York.
mnlb d&w6m11
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THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING. APRIL ls, 1875


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of Foe.
sender Bros, Marquis, Brunei & Co. Andrews
Wentworth, Moses, n. B. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Eros.i on al trains that run out of the city.
AT Saco, of L. Hodgdon,
At Watervile, of j. S. Carter
AT Bath, of j. .. Shaw,
AT Lewiston, Of French Bros. and stevens g. 10
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
Personal,

w. q. Downes, Esq, of South WATERFORD,
who has been seriously. i'll of pneumonia, is re-
covering and win soon be able to attend to his
business
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

A Good Assortment of Ladies' and
Gents Travelling Rags and Satchels at
2s2 Middle Street.
HENRY DUNN & SON.
apis isd1w
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

COLLINS & BUXTON, 522 Congress street,
have just received new lot of violin strings of
the best quality. apricot
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

THE MUSEUM -"Bulls and Bears has made.
decided hit at the Museum, aud bids fair to
be the most popular play yet brought out there.
Its rafting dialogue, absurd situations, apd
sharp raps at prevailing foliies, delights all who
see it. The cast is an excellent one, aud could
not easily be bettered, every actor who appears
finding an acceptable part Mr.. Wheelock's
George" the amusing Professor of Mr..
Curtis, Mr.. Calder's fine assumption of the
banker, Miss Cameron's graceful impersona-
ton, Miss Timers capital soubrette role, Mr..
Gales sprightly impersonation of the doc
tor and all the minor parts are excellently
taken,
This morning at nine, o'clock precisely the
sale of seats opens for Miss Cameron's benefit.
Ten tickets to each person is the limit of sale.
OF course there will he rush. The play Sc
lected is ''The School for Scandal"
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
Situations Wanted.

GEVERAL Swedes and their wives, all of whom
S&speak English, desire work in the city coun-
try. Good references. Address MAGNUS A. r.
LlNDBERG, II Portland st. apr13d1w*
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
Lost

A RED Morocco Pocket Book. The finder will be
"A suitably rewarded by leaving it at
HILLMAN & MORRILL'S,
apr13d3t 9S g. 100 Cross st.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


EFOYO3HfH IOr FuFmIBh1uK Inc Oily 81
Boston with Beach Gravel.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
- Office Of the Superintendent Of Streets, City
Hall, Boston, until FRIDAY, April H. 1876, twelve
O'Clock NJ, for supplying the BEACH GRAVEL re-
CURED by the Paving Department during the year
1876 The gravel must be the best sea-washed gravel
free from stones and EARTH 10 be delivered In such
quantities and at such times, and upon such wharves
in the City OF Boston, may be designated from
time to time by the Superintendent Of Streets.
The successful bidder will be required to gire
bonds Nth sureties satisfactory to the Committee on
PGutnq, for the faithful performance of the contract.
The right Is reserved to reject any all proposals.
Proposals to state the price per ton including In
spectors fees to be Endorsed proposals for Beach
Gravel" and addressed to the
CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON PAVING.
ap3 dit
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
Patculen Colt for Sale.

A FINE year old Stallion Colt. sired by fTom
"A Patchen," out OF mare "Kate Sharp, Can be
seen at Stables, Corner Market and Federal
Streets. VIII be sold low Immediately. ap13dtf
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
advertisement in the PRESS, the circula-
ton of which, per month, exceeds 1OO, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
Furniture, Carpets, Crockery Ware, &C.,
by Auction.
PROPOSALS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Al the edges to be sharp and straight. Jornsiag
right angles at their intersection both horizontally
and vertically. The faces to be straight split and
free from punches or depressions Each and
every block to be equal both regards quality and
finish to the sample on exhibition In the Office of the
SUPERINTENDENT Of Streets, and 10 be in every res
Pect satisfactory to the Committee Pauing and
the Superintendent of Streets.
Proposals to state the price per thousand blocks
delivered on such wharves ia the City OF Boston as
may be designated from time to time by the Superin-
tendent OF Streets. Also the number of blocks
which the proposer will deliver per month from the
first day Of May to the first day Of November.
separate proposal sciH be received for blocks de-
irered schen required on streets in Rorburv Dor
chester and West Ro1bury.
sample of the blocks must accompany the pro-
p0sdt.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
bonds with sureties satisfactory the Committee on
Paving for the faithful performance of the contract
Proposals to be Endorsed proposals for Paving
Blocks" and addressed tn the
CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON PAVING.
ap3
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
EDUCATIONAL.

Edw. Q. Farnsworth,
Teacher Of PianOforte, Organ & Harmony,
RESIDENCE 357 SPRING ST.
m ord
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

REUNIoN.-The annual reunion of the First
Baptist society and congregation, which was
postponed from last week, will be held this
evening g. We learn that the programme of
exercises will be exceedingly varied .and. inter.
aStinr
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

TROUBLE AT THE HIGH ScHooL.-The mem
bers of the High School of the class of '76 with
the exception of four, were suspended yesterday
morning. 1t seems that the girls were having
general exercise, and the boys conceived the
idea of coming out with their class colors fred,
white aud blue" Accordingly they procured a
quantity of Centennial calico and cut it into
neckties. At the forenoon recess each of the
boys put on one Of these ties and started into
the school room. At the outside door they
were met by Mr.. Patten, who informed them
they were suspended from the school, The boys
told him that no insult was intended and they
would take off the neckties if desirable, but
Mr. Patten told them this would not help the
matter, and if the committee sustained them
he should leave the school. The boys will have
meeting this morning, and if thought best
will make formal demand to be reinstated.
They claim that the Objectionable ties were not
worn in the school room and if they had been,
were nothing but simple pieces of the Ameri-
can flag, which they claim a right to wear, it
being their class colors this Centennial wear.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

MME. r.. e. MAssE, formerly of Boston.
WI late of Philadelphia and New Jersey. pro,
poses to establish permanent French Institute in
Portland. She will commence her Spring term April
18th, 1876
The course will consist of private French lessons
and classes for any who wishes to study the Ian
guage. She will form classes for advanced pupils
who desire only to converse.
She intends also to have matnees for Ladies, con-
sistng of readings from the best French Authors and
Dramatists, and the conversation will be only in
French. The same lessons will he given twice week
in the evening tor Ladies and Gentlemen. She will
commence these evening lessons early in September
Mime. will be assisted by Prof. Masse.
In the early part of June Madame expects an Ar
fist who has been connected with her Institute in
Philadelphia. This Lady is member of the Acad-
envy of the Fine Arts in that city, She gives lessons
in Drawing in all its branches, Oil Painting, Pastel
Her Speciality during the summer will be Water
Color from nature.
For further information please call at No. 16 Free
street. Nine. will be at her rooms from II A. NJ. I'M
til p. M and every evening.
hlme. Masse is permitted to refer to the following
gentlemen:
Rt. Rey. Bishop James A, Healy, ID.
Rt. Rev Bishop H A. Nicely, d. ID.
Rev Thomas HILL d. D., l. d.
Rt. Rev. Bishop W. B. Stevens, D. D., of Philadel-
phIa.
Aon. Charles f. Libby County Attorney
Hon. Henry j. Murray, British Consul.
Ephram Hunt, LII. D., Superintendent of Public
Schools of Portland.
Richard II. Dana, ESQ.,, of Boston.
George b. Emerson, Esq, of Boston. aprStf
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
House and Stable to Les,

HOUSE o. six rooms, Sebag1 water WITH every
IL modern convenience Stable has Sebago wa
ter, cemented cellar stalls deep, WIDE, light aud well
ventilated. On new street from Bracket to Clark
Spring Street Horse Cars pass very near. Apply at
No. 20 Bracket st. teb2isd2
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
THE REASON

why we underseIl all others is
simply because we buy in such
large quantities 10 cash that we
make III the buying what other
dealers make in the selling.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13
PRICE LIST.

Compare Our Prices with those
you have been paying.
The Portland daily press., 1876-04-13

Omce Hours.
From 1880 m to g. a n m. SUNDAYS excented
from to 10 a m. ~ 'ei'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-26
A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1877 of the sterling
Medical Annual, known as Hostetter' s
Almanac, is now ready, and may be OBJ
tanned, free of cost, of druggists and gen
eral country dealers in all parts of the
United States and British America. and
indeed in every civilized portion of the
Western Hemisphere. This Almanic has
been issued regularly at the commence
ment of every year for over o1e-ffth of a
century. 1t combines, with the soundest
practical advice for the preservation and
restoration of health, large amout of in
teresting and amusing light reading, and
the calendar, astronomical calcula-
tons, chronological items. &C., are pre-
pared with great care, and will be found
entirely accurate. The issue Of Hostel
ter's Almanic for 1877 will probably be
the largest edition of medical work ever
published in any country. The proprie-
tors, Messrs. Hostetter Il Smith, Pitts
burgh, Pa, on receipt of two cent stamp
will forward a copy by mail to any person
who cannot procure one in his neighbor.
hood.
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lower house Of the legislature from tha

lower house Of the legislature from the
parish Of De Soto. Permit me to return
my thanks for the honor conferred, but at
the same time permit me to say that / am
unwilling to accept the position, ] am a
Republican from the firm conviction that
the principles of that party are best for
the whole country.
1t is also true that / was the regular nomi.
nee of the party in the parish Of De Soto for
the legislature, and did more than any
member of the party 10 that parish to or
ganize it. and advance its interests; but,
sir, knowing as | do that | was fairly de-
feated at the polls, no intimidation or
fraud having been practiced by the oppos
lite party at any precinct in the parish, SC
far as / have been able to ascertain after
o thorough investigation. my self respect
will not permit me to accept the position.
l hope you will pardon me for taking a
step that, at first glance, may be thought
calculated to cast some discredit upon the
party with which have allied myself, but
| am planter, not politician; all my in
terests are here, but, sir, / cannot believe
the good of the state or of the nationa
Republican party can be promoted by re-
turning, as elected, a candidate SO clearly
defeated as myself.
In fact, l am convinced that very much
of the disturbance that has prevailed
throughout the state for several years pas
is Justly attributable to the fact that, il
many parishes. men not elected by The
people have been returned elected an(
maintained in Office by the power of tn,
government. / must believe that you anC
your associates have been grossly deceiv
ed as to the manner in which the late can
yass and election IN De Soto was conduct
ed, and as to the result. Very respect
fully. JOHN j. LONG.
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hotels
AMERICAN HOTEL

chestn nj street, opposite independence Hall,
PHILADELPHIA. ................t....... ...PA
SIN HEULNGs, Proprietor.
Daily ARGUS kept on file.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-26
ssG a n ID n e r >
HOUSE.

Cor, Michigan Av, and jackson Street,
CHICAGO, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ILL.
THIS elegant hotel acknowledges no rival either
In the latter respect il affords its guests charming
and unobstructed view from of its lofty fronts,
of Lake Michigan as far at the eye can reach. the
finest waterscape view in America. Is diagonally
opposite the Great Exposition Building, and but
one block from the Wabash Avenue amp State St,
lines of Horse Railway leading to all parts of the
CITY. rnd convenient to places of amusement 1t
has $50 large and elegantly furnished rooms, with
all modern improvements. including Tufts Passen-
ger Elevator. c. II, GAUBRRT, Proprietor.
FRANK WENTWORTH Chief Clerk
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-26
Peoria and Rock Island Railway.

The centennial tickets are this day with
drawn. -r.- .-e... r
sold to Philadelphia for $l7.25, to New
York $lS.85.
These tickets ara good for FIVE (5l days
from date Of issue.
j. V. MAHoNEY, Gent. TIKI. A'g't,
j. r. billiard, Receiver. stiff.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-26
AN HONEST LOUISIANA REPUB.
LICAN.
He Declines to be Counted in.

SHREVEPORT, La, Dec, 13.-The fol-
lowing letter was forwarded to-day to J.
Madison Wells, president of the Louis
lana returning board, by Mr.. John, j.
Long, who was counted in as representa-
tive from the parish of De Soto:-
DE SoTo PARISH, La Dec. IL.
Hon. >. Madison Wells, President Louisiana Re-
turning Board
l have learned that your honorable
body has returned me as elected to tht
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-26
IMPROVED sELF-LoCKING
Brass PadLOcks

Made in the most substantial and compact man
ner, and are in query respect superior article.
We guarantee that no two locks re alike unless
specially ordered. Each lock furnished with two
keys. Any number Of locks or keys made to oIder
/ Adopted by the United states Government Sam
Piles Of No Lock sent to all parts Free on receipt
Of $1.25, Liberal Discounts to the trade
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-26

For Book BINDING or RuIing, go to
THE ARGUS Bindery. No better ork
can be done in this vicinity Prices reason
able, Work done quick, Leave orders at
The ARGUS Counting Room, opposite the
the Post Office.
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bT0Da ne ~, 7. World.
THE FLORIDA sWINDLE.

What the EUening Post calls the 'fair
and impartia" report Of General Barlow
upon the Florida election results as follows:
On the face of the returns as filed,
General Barlow says the Hayes electors
had a majority of some forty votes"
General Barlow accepts as correct, and
as giving the true vote" Of Baker County,
a recti6cation which in that county con-
verts Hayes majority of forty-one votes
into Illden majority Of ninety-fve votes.
In Clay county General Barlow recogni-
yes rectifcation which gives in that
county TiIden majority, omitted by the
county canvassers" of twenty-three votes.
Had L been a member of the board"
says General Barlow, II should have
reduced the vote in Archer precinct by
"deductipg from the Republican majority
two hundred and rineteen votes"
The poll of Friendship precinct General
Barlow thinks should be thrown out, the
weight of evidence showing fraud on the
part of the Democratic inspectors. 4"
This would take from the Tiden electors
one hundred and one votes.
Now, sum these up
Corrected Baker County: for Tilden... zee. 95
Corrected Clay County: for Tiden ....,.... 2S
Corrected Archer Precinct; for Tilden ....... 21g
Tildens majority ....................... 1877
Corrected Friendship Precinct: against Tlden. 1O1
Nao.ity In Florida for Tilden ................ 2s7
Is it surprising that after reading this
report Of General Barlow, so well known
as an ardent Republican, Republican mer.
chants are at last beginning to enter their
indignant protests against this fraudulent
revolution which Grant, Chandler and
Cameron have inaugurated, and which
Morton, Hale and the Shermans are tc
carry into full effect by force and violence
Governor Hayes, as his friends never
cary of asserting, is a most respectable
citizen. Is it possible for respectable
private citizen to allow himself to be-
engineered into the presidency in the face
of this report of General Barlow? VIII
1t not require something more than hasty
interview with Morton at the Columbus
depot dinner table, to persuade Mr.. Haye'
into making himself the accomplish anC
beneficiary of such transaction, if, in
deed, he is most respectable manY
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