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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

A SHARPENER.-Prof. James DAILY, the
Great Knife Sharpener, visited the PRESS edi-
torial rooms yesterday forenoon, and brought
all the knives and sissors in the establishment
to wonderful degree of keenness. His sharp
enDg utensils are unique, consisting merely of
red paste spread thinly on pine stick. On
this, by few moments of vigorous strapping,
the dullest blade is brought to arazor-like edge
to which the blade of Saladin only is compare
BILE. The Professor was somewhat daunted by
the tobacco encrusted knife which he found on
the table of the literary editor, and offered to
shirk the encounter, but finally attacked it and
achieved complete victory.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

The MUsEUM.-This evening little Portia
Albee takes her benefit, appearing in "Teu
Nights in Bar Room" Seats can be secured
on application at the box office. 1t is to be
hoped that the little girl will be greeted by a
large house. for her merits call for substantial
recognition. The play is one which has always
been popular, and which usually attracts great
audiences. The entertainment opens with the
comedy ga Day After the Wedding"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Cumberland-Lot of land with building
thereon from VIM @. Rideout to VIM. P. York
and Hollis Doughty.
Portland-Lot of land with buildings thereon
on Mounfort street. from Reuben Hoyt to
Frederick G. Perkins.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

FIRE IN SCHOOL HoUsE.-About one O..
clock this morning fire was discovered in the
brick school house on Chestnut street. The
fire originated in pile of wood and chips nea,
the chimney in the cellar and burned up into
the flooring above. The flames were extin.
guished by the engines in few minutes. The
damage from fire and water will not exceed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
CITY Affairs,

A special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen was held yesterday morning at
10 o'clock. In the absence of Mayor Richardson
Alderman Fox presided.
Petition of Percy G. Drinkwater for permits
sion to maintain fish market at 167 Federal
street was presented and referred.
The following persons were drawn as traverse
jurors for the March term of the Superior
Court: Daniel Coffio, Hoyt P. Turner, John
Harrison and Luther G. Gibson.
Warrants were issued for the annual mum
cipaI election on the 9th of March. Adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

REFORM CLUB MEETING AT GoRHAM, The
Congregationalst church was we'll filled last
evening, and very interesting meeting was
held by members of the Portland Reform Club
under Vice-President S. f. Pearson. Very
deep interest was manifested by all present,
and SO signed the pledge The club left with
their best wishes and an urgent invitation tC
Come again
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-At meeting of
the w q of II, the following officers were
elected for term of three months: A. w
Jones, President; S. II. Thompson, Vice Pres
dent; Fl. L. Jones, Secretary; L. D. Merrill,
Treasurer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

DEATH OF AN OLD PRNTER.-Mr. Henry
M. Chaplin, printer who formerly worked in
newspaper offices in this city, died in Keene
N. H., last Wednesday. He moved from here
to the latter place several years ago, and since
that time has been living on farm. He was
"a wears of age,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

i. ". ". fs
nJJ EoJIoaHo, HILL No 20

Il Odd Fellocs' Hail. No. SS ETcnanqe Street.
LopGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancien
Brothers on Thursday evenings; Ligonia, on Friday
venings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., OF
R., 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. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
NIuncipaI C0urr

THURsDAY-John Girard and Arthur Bowman
Breaking, entering and larceny from E. L. STAN
woods store. Ordered to recognize to State with
suretes in the sum Of $500 each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

LYONS KATHARIoN prevents the hair from
falling out or turning gray, renews it growth,
and gives strength and vigor. 1t is lightfully
perfumed, and makes splendid dressing 1t
is the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic
ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only
30 cents. apr16deodaw1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
WARD SIX.

will be held at the
Ward Room, this Evening, at AZ o'cpk.
All Republicans of the Ward are invited to be
present. feb25d1t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

DIRECTORS MEETING. The regular month
ly meeting of the Maine Central directors was
held in this city yesterday afternoon. None
but routine business was transacted,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
The Republican voters of Port
land are requested to meet i'm their
respective Ward Rooms, ON
Monday Evening, Feb. 2Sth,

Monday Evening, Feb. 2Sth,
at q J-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 last few 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, a
Republican Headquarters, imme-
diateIy after the adjournment O
the caucuses. Per Order,
REP. CITY COMMITTEE,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

Special Notice.-On and after Monday, Feb.
ruary 28th. the steamers of this line will re-
sumo daily trips, leaving Portland at z O. clock
p. M, and Boston at p. M, Sundays except
ed. j. B. CoYLE, JR, Gen. Agent,
feb21 div
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

'IF ever cease to love-" Adamson's Botanic
Cough Balsam, | shall prove ungrateful to one
of the best remedies on earth. feb21eod1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

WARD SIX CLUB.-Specal attention is called
" the meeting of the Ward Six Republican
oiuo az q o'clock this evening. All voters are
invited TO attend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
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. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
feb21

SPRING STYLE HATS just received at Mahel
& Cos, opposite Post Office. fb19tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

Accumulated fund Ito meet fut-
ure liabilities) amounting to
Market value Of which, more """'0o" U"
than cost, Jan. !, 1876."...... 100000 90
Income for 1875. ................ 3,I1l 600 90
1876. ....:...:. ............... 1888, 900 90
accumulation in 1870 .......... 100000 90
Surplus over liabilities January
Surplus to be returned to policy
holders in 1876 as their premi-
ums fall due. ................. $4,000 90
Ratio Of expenses to mean
amount insured in 1875...... so
The dividends of this old Company are not larger
than ana Company in this country or the acorld but
they are as large as any Company pay whose
surplus is not swollen by fo'fetures.
The Life Insurance Laws of Massachusetts, REQUIRE
Massachusetts, companies to give in Life Insurance
the value of every dollar paid into its treasury with
out any action on the part of the policy holder.
If party insured in this Company fails to pay the
premium on his policy when due, the net value or
regal of such policy must be used as single
premium to purchase term insurance, the length of
which, to be determined by the age of the insured
thus securing to every policy holder young or old,
rich poor, fair equivalent for the money paid.
In addition to the above safeguard, this Company
will give, if desired paid up policy for said val
ue, will pay it in cash if preferred.
In all other State companies with the exception of
the paid up insurance featur this net Uaue, egal
aohich belong to the policy holder forfeited
unless the premium is paid when due.
When you insure your life insure in the Company
that
for the Money You have Paid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

Two new lodges of Good Templars have been
lately DECENTRALIZATION Star No. 45, at
Daniorth IN Washington county, and Parting
ton No. 327, at Brownville in Piscataquis coun-
ty. Several more will be organized shortly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
JOHN BRYNE,

OoiSodue VI L OllCe.
Upon the receipt of the above espatch the
Marshal sent an officer to the Falmouth Hotel
where he received the information that Mr..
Courtney was not wanted-as of course he was
not, for no man giving such a name had visit
ed that house. Under those circumstancesIMar-
shall Parker therefore teegraphed back that
Courtney was not wanted here
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
TEMpIARS OLE HONOR.

At Templars' 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. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

The temperance reform movement is still go.
ing on IN South Berwick. Upwards of 600
persons have signed the pledge, including near
ly all the prominent and business men in the
town.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

F. U. BAILEY & Co. will continue the sale of
fine goods at Abner Lowelrs, at p o'clock this
oft
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 25, 1875
THE PRESS
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

New Advertisements To-Day.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Cachemire Edgngs-Davis & Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
New England Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Notice-R. r. York & Sons.
Pleasant Rooms to Let-Mrs. Adams.
Homeopathic Dispensary-S. E. Sylvester, NJ. D.
Wanted-A Young Man.
N. W. Boody-Would Inform.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
Portland N Boston Steamers,

At III O'Clock a. m, at salesroom, So Ex-
change street, stock of Millinery, by order of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
YORK COUNTY.

John Dowlin of Machias, shot himself sew
eral weeks ago, and erysipelas having set in the
wound 1t is feared he cannot live.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
Advertisement in the PRESS, the circula-
ton of which, per month, exceed IOO, 700,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25

From 500 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 a m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
ton of which, per month, exceed 100000,
N r. w GLAND
Mutual Life
INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF BOSTON.
INCORPORATED I'm 1885.
Nearly Half Century Experience in Life
Underwriting.
Policies Liberal and Equitable.
No permit required for change of Residence or Occu-
patton. This Company possessed jan
uary 1, 1876, an
Policies Liberal and Equitable.

No permit required for change of Residence or Occu-
patton. This Company possessed JAN
uary 1, 1876, an
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-02-25
Notice,
40 Let.

A SUIT of rooms without toard Apply at No
IA Al DanfoIth Street. my24disd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
NEW YORK HERALD. MONDAY NAY 15 l87e-TRRIE SHEET

chief artists upon whom Mr.. Napleson would have &c
rely IN this country both able u 10 true solook back
at great past, but unable 70 afford q manager any
hopes Of a successful season here"
What are your views upon the prospects oil opera
here not Tor or two seasons, but as permanent
institution, like in London and ParsY'
lone Of the purposes Of my being hero is precisely
70 examine this great and difficult musical problem
Although have, during the last few years, had un-
pleasant experiences still feel convinced that IL Is
emily the terrible depression OF business which has so
fatally reacted opera In England Austria and
Germany have seen this business blight but nowhere
so bad as In America at present France ~ tho only
country which seems to be escaping IT, fthis were 10
continue for any great length Of time do not think
tho notion OF permanent opera in New York could be
entertained. But think tho worst point Is turned !:
tho times will be steadily improving, and therefore
future"
'Do you think 1t would be possible to educate Amer-
can artists In America so a. to render US independent
OF Europe 90
'.Not entirely, but 10 very large extent or this
no better proof could be given than that you have az
this moment two Of the most eminent artists Oh tho
lyric stage Niles Hauck and kellogg, not to speak or
Albani who, you know fills such brilliant position
In tho European opera houses have repeatedly said
that the public seem to render 1t impossible to do
without star, but the star must be backed up by
good company, good orchestra and fine scenery.
With these success Is everywhere possible. II Is my
intention to give all this to New York"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15

but wuss confess they pcrplex me- can md No tive
who agrse-one says have sense OF humor. and
] am IL for anything II Is only the most trag-
ical Of tragedy; another says I good for
nothing in tragedy but would be exactly adapted
70 light comedy; another says my play hampers me.
and that should get my plays written for mel another
that the play Is good. but am not good Ia It, and
on each TO different tune. in different key until
am quito bewldered should be- IL regarded their
opinions, which, must confess, l do not in tho
leastv
"But why did you attempt such great undertake
ings One would fancy il would be- quite enough to b
served up TO the public in one STYLE let alone two"
"why did write my play. do you mean Because
could Ind character that suited me- Most drama.
ali failed in portraymg
wonES's CHARACTERS.
II is good she is weak and silly; II she ID
strong and intellectual she Is bad and intriguing The
idea that be at onco clever and amiabe--
possess both brains and virtue-secms never 10 have
entered the masculine writer's mind. Now, hold that
mental strength and moral strength 60 hand In hand;
that generous, full, free womanhood Is made up
alike Of brains and fine instinct. which viii keep
woman pure under all circumstances II Is the weak
women who fall, not the strong oncs wanted such
character; one who was assalcd by temptation, and
yet who kept white and free from soil. found her ~
Anne Bolcyn, the woman whom history has magned
and traduccd, aud whose has been dragged
through the and nlth Of hundreds OF years, and
yet who was martyr to her own spotless innocence
Anne Boeyn OF the play not she OF history, but u
the true woman written in spite OF historians Evss
their admissions while they condemn her. prove ths
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
THE MUSTANG RACE.

To morrow is tho day appointed for the Mexican
mustang Mt Fleetwood Park. tho particulars Of
which have already been noticed in tho HERALD. The
Is against time, tho conditions being that 30e
miles must DO ridden by one man on relays OF I'M
trained mustangs In fifteen hours The rider Ia Fran
cisco Perato, OF Southern California Although quite
young Francisco has had large experience In the
handling Of tho wild STUDS OF the Plains. and
he feels confident OF his ability 70 accomplish
the task no is about TO undertake Thirty ponies
to be pidden the out OF thirty-six now
stabbed at the park. Each mustang ~ exercised twice
q day TO prepare them for tho struggle. They have
been shod tho hind legs, but they arc still
tanned a. when first lassood. Francisco IL TO COM
mence his wcaryng ride 1t four O'Clock In the
morning, and In order 10 accomplish his task
he must keep until seven NJ night,
riding throughout rate OF fraction over
twenty miles AN honr. This 10 will BE- acknowledged,
Is In itself slight task Of endurance In the man II
rider or horses the lost The Ii 20 b.
ridden with tho heavy trappngs used IN California.
each horse exhausted TO tho starting point
the saddle 10 be transferred 10 fresh aud such
prove refractory viii be taken in hand by ranch
man and exercised until they abandon their vicious
prsnks The rider Is at liberty 10 reverse his
US often a. he pcaseA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
OBITUARY.
REV. GEORGE Z. roxLnsox.


Rev. George =. Tomnson, for eight years pastor Of
the Seventh Day Baptist church. In Westerly, 4. l.,
died yesterday, In his thirty ninth yoar. Deceased
born in shiloh, N. j., and graduated II Union Col
logo when but nineteen years Of age. He commenced
TO preach when he was twenty, his nrst settlement
being Dc Ruytcr N. Y. Hc aitorward located -
Adams Centre, n. Y, and his third and last charge
was nj Westerly. He WAS gentleman beloved by the
community for his scholarly altainmentA He was
ripe scholar and very proficient IN teaching the
Greek language. Hts DEATH without doubt was caused
by overdose OF chlora which he In the habit "
taking Tor pam In his head.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15

FATAL RESULT OF CHAKIVAnI FOLLOWING
WEDDING.
81. Lorfs, May a. 1874
most deporablc affair occurred In the little town
OF Danigrecn, Hamilton county Ill, Friday night
last party OF young gave John sturmau, lately
married. u chdrirdri Sturman greatly annoyed 1t the
uproar ordered the party on bus their hot leaving
once he nred into their midst killing Willis Lowery
and woundng Bud Burton and Frank Taylor AN the
parties respectable young men, sturinan being the
son OF Judge Sturman. ono Of the most prominent
citizens Of Hamilton couuty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15

In the OF all the European exhibitions tho
greatest day either tho closing one, IT, and
at Paris and Vienna the greatest number ofvsors
on Sunday
The Centennial Commission have donc away with
the regulation requiring any cent note nfy cent
silver piece to secure admission Hereafter hy
OF any kind. SO II Is genuine, will admit visitor.
second edition OF the Official catalogue viii be
issued In short time. Tho various inaccuracies and
DEFICIENCIES IN the present will be rcctihcd. Suit
able blanks have been provided BY tho commission Tor
exhibitors, TO facilitate the latter giving proper in
formation 10 the judges
About the 3Oth Of the present month the unveiling
OF the Wiihcrrpoon monument will take place. Gov
crnor Rsdle, OF New Jersey mas been chosen orator
for the occasion.
FOR the Fourth Of July quito number Of demonstra
tons have been arranged
To-day the avenues leading 20 the grounds prcscntc
the same busy scenes OF last week except that the
gates OF the EXHIBITION closed Tho avenues arc
lined with people and vehicles the street stands
thriving business The extra city police force
duty throughou the day.
The arrangements for the unvcling Of the Humboldt
Memorial VIII be maturcd IN the course Of week two
ON the Fourth Of July the ceremonies attending tho
unwilling Of the monument to religious liberty and the
opening Of the Catholic temperance fountain will take
place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
SAMSON AIxY,

telegram from ProvidsDes, X 4, o. ths 1@sh issAs
reports :-samson Amy, ono Of shs s11sss nsaaahs-
turers In the country died IN residencs y thls
city this morning, aged sighty-oaeyus2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
sAxUEL pErRrcx.

despatch from Milford, Pa, under dats q ~ ~
insni sissn sS thas place which occurred - ~ -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15

cable telegram from London, under date Of Nay
IL. reports tho Of the death Of Colonel
Thompson, Mayor Of Liverpool, very well known and
active citixcn and . discerning and impartial chlss
magistrate
The New York herald., 1876-07-18
STANLEY.
(rrom the Cincinnati Enquirer, July 10 ]

From the Cincinnati Enquirer, July 10
few years ago the reading public tired Of bearing
about Stanley, the discoveror Of Dr. Livingstone The
New YonK HERALD columns and those Of its contempo-
rarcs tecmed with the brave young explorers exploits
for weeks time. The citizens Of New York and
elsewhere feasted and toasted tho HERALD Commis-
eionsr, and lonized him considerably When he went
his last to continue, II not complete, the
work the lamened Dr. Livingstone had le undone the
whole world babe him God speed hts trying and ad-
vcnturous expedition, and waited patiently 70 hear
what progress he hat made alter sufficient time had
wllds Of undiscovered Africa But they have been
doomed 70 DISAPPOINTMENT Staney's whereabouts
is puzzle and mystery. Tho fact that Colonel Cor
don has reached a. navgatcd the Lake Albert Nyanza
without finding traces of the explorer and without
hearing OF him, awakcns much Apprehension for the
Americans safety IL was one year iast April since
theisst news received from him. He had then
completed his exploration ofohc Victoria Niyanza and
was about TO IRON King Mtcsa's capital across
the country of Uganda to ii Albert N,yanza distance
OF little over 100 miles, which nc should have
plshcd IN three weeks At iur,hest He had averaged
eight miles day In the tedious Journey from
Zanzibar to the Lake Victoria and on his route had
trouble with the savagcs He should have reached
Albert Lake at ieast year ago. Alter exploring Inc
lake and surrounding country II was his programme
20 southward INTO the Tanganyika, through the
channel which Dr. Livingstone thought connected these
two great bodies OF water Colonel Gordon had un-
known to stanley made the exploration and his report
states mat no such channel exists II is feared that
Stanley reached the lake last mentioned, made the
same discovery that Colonel Gordon did, and
then turned his face Nicward II SO, grave
fears TO bc enter tancd for his safety
one conjecture is that instead Of rctracrng his
course some suppose, the explorer started tour
westward. In order 10 strike the head OF the Luaaba
River, which Or. Livingstone discovered and which
Cameron visited, with the intention OF descending TO
its mouth In this case IT Is not surprising that the
explorer has not been heard from. There IL ground 10
believe thar the brave explorer has not been lost nor
IN the wllds OF Central Africa. He may be heard
IRON yet at any time. IL not within another twelve
months the asonabe suppostion will bo that he Is
lost Would II not be well, should not the dscovcrcr
OF great and good DR.. Livingstone send us tidngs
of his whereabouts within the next six months, TO
send out an expedition to search for him, He has
braycd many dangers and endured many hardships
within the past lew years tho heart oil heather
Africa and the whole civilized world feels interest
IN his fate TidiDgs from him or from those who have
seen heard from him April OF last year viii be
looked for with anxiety by all students OF history and
by all interested in the progress and advancement Of
civilization