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The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
News and Other Items.


1n addition to his other murders Piper Is said
to have once attempted seltdestruction, and ii
is pity he didn't succeed.
The lucky girl this time is poor milliner,
Miss FL. G. Griffith of Springfield, ILL.,, and the
lucky boy her brother, who have fallen joint
heirs. so the story goes, to'an estate of S50OO,-
600, left by grand uncle in Wales.
The English Liberals were defeated in the
House of Commons Thursday night on their
motion for vote of censure upon the govern
ment for its conrse in regard to the Royal
Titles act. The vote was 226 in favor, to 554
against the motion.
The Baltimore Sun, which lately offered
$1,000 in grand prizes for six original stories,
has made its award. Five of the six are given
to ladies,ithe male sex getting only one, aud
that the smallest. Mrs. Martin Stockton of
New York receives the first prize.
The jewels sent to Mrs. Minnie Sherman
Fitch by the khedive of Egypt are to be re-
exported to Europe in june by Drexel, Morgan
& Co., the consignees, as otherwise they might
be sold at auction to pay the duties. The
Senate has exempted them from duty but the
House refuses to concur.
The custom house officers at New York were
informed on Wednesday that the jewels sent,
to General Sherman's daughter by the Khedive
of Egypt are to be re-exported to Europe In
June BY Drexei, Morgan s. Co., the eonsignees
as otherwise they might be sold by auction to
pay the duties The Senate has exempted
them from duty, but the House will not con-
cur
The poet SWinburne was expelled from the
art club in London on account of his intemper-
ate habits. The members have borne long
with his infirmity, but one night, unable to
find his hat, the frenzied poet seized the hats
of all the members, hurled them upon the
floor, and executed an Indian war dance upon
them, all the while yelling and shouting fran
tically. Then it was deemed time to stop his
drunken performances, and he was expelled.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13


In its review of the finances the Nation
says: The price of silver has fallen to SD.
In London, under sales by the German Go "
ernment. In Congress, two new bills relst-
ing to silver change have been introduced
one by Mr.. Randall, which proposes that the
government shall continue in the silver busi-
ness and sh all buy $25,000,00O more silver
bullion than it now has authority to do.
The other was introduced by Mr.. Wells, and
ii proposes that the mints shall be opened to
all who nave silver bullion, that the govern
ment shall coin this at fair rate, and that
the limit of new subsidiary silver. shall be
$25,OO0,000. The difference between the two
bills is, that Mr.. Randalls would have the
Government take the risk of the fluctuations
in the market price of silver, and that Mr..
Wels's would, while securing all the profits
to the Government, have it avoid the chances
of loss. Wall Street continues in state of
ferment over the railroad war, in which the
New York Central maintains the position of
independence recently taken, while the other
lines have combined against it. Rates have
been reduced, but the war thus far has been
less demonstrative than in prev ious conflicts.
and it is surmised that each party to it would
welcome settlement ON honorable terms.
Surnise rests on the certainty that every line
must lose by a continuance of the war, and
that no one of them is in a condition in
which, whatever its local advantages, it
can afford to make sacrifices. Money con-
tinues extremely abundant here and in Lon
don. Gold shipments have been renewed on
large scale, not because gold is wanted in
London, but because there is dearth of other
kinds of remittances. The value in gold of
800 greenbacks have ranged during the week
between $3.50 and $sSS9.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Magazine Nnficas

Mark Twain opens the June Atlantic
Monthly with laughter-stirring jeu &esprit,
The Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut:
but readers will not pause long before passing
on to Mr.. Whittier's Centennial Hymn, which
is printed in this number Nth the music BY j.
II. Paine, expressly composed for it, and per-
formed at the opening of the Centennial.
This music is not for sale anywhere else, and
the publishers thus offer as part of the msea-
zine something which will be of great value TO
all who are interested in the Centennial
Henry james, Jr., begins a new novel, The
American, very spirited andipromising, and is
followed by T. B. Aldrich, with some exquis-
ite verses called Unsung. Professor Felix
Adler gives US A Prophet of the People. The
State and the Railroads furnish Charlie
Francis Adams Jr., with matter for an inter-
esting and lucid talk about an important
public question, and not the least attraction of
the magazine is W. D. Howells' paper on A
Shaker Village, which comes next, and Is one
OF the best presentations of Shaker life vet
furnished within the same space Mrs. KEN.
ble'S Old Woman's Gossip is unusually enter
tanning, and brings US TO the beginning of her
career on the.stage. There is also an agreeable
literary essay by Caroline d. Swan,
on The Quaintness of !the Judicious
Hooker, and Miss s. f. Hopkins con-
tributes grimly humorous and excel
lently written sketch, In the Qaunsic Stage.
Besides Messrs Whittier and Aldrich, Edgar
Fawcett, Adelaide Alling, and others .contrib-
ute poems The whole number taken with the
editorial discussions of literature, art and mu-
sic, reaches very high mark of brilliant and
solid excellence.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
STATE NEWS.
ANpRosco aaIN COUNTY


E. f. Packard, ESQ.,, has entered upon his
duties as Receiver of the Lewiston Institution
for Savings. The business will be attended to
at the old rooms of the bank.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
The Times says Arthur Mccain, an eccen-
tric man, who has lived alone for number of
years in a hut or hovel, on the White Settle
ment road in Hodgdou, and leading hermit
sort of a life, died suddenly on Friday last and
was buried Sunday.
Charles NJ Herrin, ESQ.,, prominent lawyer
at HOulton, was found dead In his office last
Tuesday. He was born AT Exeter, and gradu-
ated at Bowdon College in 1856. He was .
man of good literary taste, and very able adj
vocate. He belonged to the Masonic fraterni-
ty.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
Robert Crosby, worthy and highly esteem
ed citizen of Albion, died last Thursday morn
ing.
About all the aremen of watervills have
joined the iron clads.
KNOX COUNTY.
Capt. Henry Dockham OF Thonaston, died
in California Friday morning, where he had
gone on visit to his son.
The Camden Reform Club is in prosperous
condition. 1t now numbers 125 members, and
has hired room for the use of its members.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The Chronicle says the ice broke up iDiRound
Pond May I'd.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
William Fortier lost finger Thursday while
at work at one of the saws at BASIN Mills.
The Whig says. the Penobscot river is higher
than it has been for the past four years. The
water rose rapidly Thursday. II is rumored
that there is danger of the old mills at Milford
being washed away,
PIsCATAQUIs COUNTY.
The Observer says the ice in Sebec lake was
so strong on Friday last that people crossed In
safety. 1t will not go out, 1t Is thought, for
week or two.
The Observer says the buildings owned and
Ridge, were destroyed by fire on Thursday,
April 9th. Insured for $500.
Mr.. w. Holmes Jennison of Dover, was quite
quite severely injured about the face by being
thrown from wagon by runaway horse.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Bank Examiner, Mr.. Bolster, finds on
examination that the liabilities of the North
Anson Savings Rank are S29, ,002.60 while the
resources are S29,935.47 This leaves bal
ance of $50. 81 in favor of the bank.
Oliver Bessey of Somerset Mills. was kicked
by horse Monday and his knee so injured as
to lay him up for few days.
The Chronicle says former resident of Ca
naan has just returned from California, having
been absent fifteen years. On leaving Canaan
a wife and an infant three weeks old were left
behind, and in his absence his wife applied for
a divorce, on the ground of desertion. II was
granted her; and now, the infant having be-
come young lady, the long separated father
and mother conclude to live together again.
and they were remarked last Sunday evening.
,Skowhegau purposes grand temperance cel-
ebration the Fourth Of July.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Sentinel says q seizure of wool valued at
$500, belonging to j. II. Stackpoe OF Calais.
was made Wednesday night by special agent
w. T. King.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

THE shameful sale of Senatorship in
Connecticut is calling forth many stinging
remarks about the Democratic party and its
corruption. The Springfield Republican re-
marks:
A very impracticable idealst, name of Pla-
to, lays it down as universal law of politics
that, when riches and virtue are placed togeth-
er in the scales of the balance, the one always
es and rich men are honored In the state, vir-
tue and the virtuous are dishonored." The re-
cent political history of this country furnishes
some rather striking illustrations of this as
sumed law. Certainly the results to date of
the rich candidate plan in our neighbor state of
Connecticut, for instance, are not of sort to
recommend it to the favor of people who pre-
fer their politics clean.
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Mr.. Barnum would Stake care" of his own
district and "do what was required of him in
the rest OF the state," provided he Englssh)
would put in pool of 200 for campaign
purposes to begin with" Also that Mr..
English, soon after this inverview, told Con-
gresham Phelps the senatorship was left
open, as between himself and Barnum; "the
best man to win.'
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

The election of Democratic House filled
Washington with ex-Confederates to run
that branch of Congress. Should the Dem
Gratis get entire control of the government it
would fall into the hands of the Southerners
who have entire control of them. 1t is time
to be looking about US.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

THE boasted economy of the Democratic
House has received another illustration. The
cost of printing the testimony taken by the
navy yard committee will exceed $4,000.
One hundred and eighty-six pages are printed
about the Kittery navy, and these are, the
non-partisan associated press says, "of little
value" Everybody in Maine knew that
when the testimony was taken.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Books Received.

IshmaeI, or in the Depths. By Mrs. Z. d. z.
N. Southworth. Cloth, portrait, 71s pp, price
$1.75. Philadelphia: T. b. Peterson & Brothers.
Revolutionary Times. Sketches Of our Coun-
try, its People, and their Ways, One Hundred
Years Ago. By Edward Abbott. Cloth, 2os PIP.
price s1o0. Boston; Roberts Brothers. Port
lands Loring, Short s. Harmon.
The Complete PoeticnI Works OF Jsha
Greenleaf whittier. Paper, illustrated, 2s7
pp., price s10O. Boston: j. R. osgood s. Co.
Portland: Bailey s. Noyes.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

NEWSPAPER statistics, collected at Phila
delphia, show that the name Journal is borne
by 465 papers, Times by 2S8; Herald by 2S7;
Ne,cs by 2S3; Gazette by 25S; Democrat by
29S; Republican by 211; Press by 21O; Ad-
vertiser by 81; Aduocate by 40; argus by 81;
Bulletin by 56; Citizen by 40; Chronicle by
70; Courier by 1873; Enterprise by 81; Express
by 80; Farmer by 80; Globe by IS; Indepen-
dent by 100; Leader by by 4S; Ledger by SO;
Observer by Is; Post by "a; Register by 121;
Sentinel by 1886; Standard by Is; Sun by 46;
and Tribune by SS. Among odd titles are
the Pqiaronian, the Bistoury, the Jimple-
cute, the Card Basket, the Luripililon, the
Illustrated Jolly Giant, the China Mail and
Flying Dragon, the Hoosier Patron and
Lady Granger, the Pakrak Zapuder and
Y CufdiU or Hen WldG
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TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

ana one rises from its perusal with hearty ad-
miration and respect for him. The COM
p'ete WORK is the most interesting biography
published OF late on the other side of the wa.
ter, and should find aplace on the book-sheyes
of every reader of taste and sensibility
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13


pose to support the candidate of the Republican
ty in the pending elections are invited to send dele
gates TO State Convention to be.held in
NOROMBEGA HALL, Bangor,
Thursday, June 22, 1876, nt liza. M.
for the purpose OF otnominating candidate for Gov.
ernor to be supported at the September election and
two candidates for electors of President and attend
to such other business usually comes before such
meetings.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city, town. and plantation is entitled to one del
egate and one additional delegate for every seventy
five votes given for the Republican candidate fol-
Governor in 1872 fraction of forty votes over the
number which is entitled TO one delegate, will be ac-
corded delegate.
The Republican State Committee will be in session
in the ante-room of the Hall at o'clock the morn
ing of the Convention. The usual reduced fares on
railroads and steamboats, may be expected of which
due announcement will be made
JAMES G. BLAINE, Kennebec,
Chairman
WILLIAM P: FRYE, Adroscoggin.
DANIEL RANDALL. Aroostook.
STANLEY 7. PULLEN, Cumberland
CHARLES J. TALBOT. Franklin.
JOHN D. HOPKINS, Hancock.
HIRAM BLISS, JR., Knox.
SIS. MARBLE, Lincoln.
ENOCH FOSTER JR., Oxford.
E. A. THOMPSON, Piscataquis.
j. W. WAKEFIELD, Sagadahoc.
r. B. SHEPHERD, Somerset
WILLIAM W. CASTLE, Waldo.
VIM. j. CORTHELL. Washington.
z. A. SMITH, Secretary.
Portland, May 4, 1876.
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Upon the will of three men, the emperors
of Russia, Austria and Germany, depends the
future of the Turkish empire. Should they
see fit to demand heavy redress for the mur-
ders at Salonica, redress which the Sultan
will not be able to grant, the Turks might as
well cross the Bosporus,
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

MASSACHUSETTS HoRTIcULTURAL SOCIETY,"
This society offers the following special prizes
for essays, on the topics named:
For the best essay upon the culture and vari-
For the best essay upon the culture OF flowers
and foliage for Winter decoration and the
market, with list of the most desirable vari-
=, cites ..........:............ $500
For the best essay upon the culture Of the
squash and melon, with list Of the lest
~ varieties $500
For the best essay upon the ripening and mar
ketingt Of pears. $500
FOR the best essay upon the improvement and
ofnamentation OF suburban and county
''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''.s''s.'.... zoJUO
The essays to be sent to the Committee on
Publication and Discussion, Horticultural
Hall, Boston, so as to be received by the first
OF November next, in sealed envelopes, un-
signed, but accompanied by the name of the
writer in separate sealed envelope. Notice
will be given to successful competitors of the
time of reading their essays. All the society's
prizes are open to general competition.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

COLONEL FoRNEY has had remarkable
dream. He dreamed the country covered
the whole continent, that Philadelphia ir-
creased in population ten-fold, and that other
things grew in proportion. He does not in
form us if that $25, 900 increased to 1926, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
EDUCATIONAL.
FRENCH LESSONS
AND
LITER RATURE.

MIME. II. e. MAsSE, formerly of Boston,
VNI 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 matinees for Ladies', con-
sstng OF readings from the best French Authors and
Dramatists and the conversation will be only in
French. The same lessons will be given twice week
in the evening for Ladies and Gentlemen. She will
commence these evening lessons early in September
Nine. will be assisted by Prof. Masse.
In the early part of June Madame expects an Ar
tist who has been connected with her Institute in
Philadelphia. This Lady is member of the Acad-
emy 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. 507
Congress street. Mme will be at her rooms from
IL A. M. until P. M. and every evening.
Nine. Masse is permitted to refer to the following
gentlemen:
Rt. Rey. Bishop James A. Healy, D. d.
Rt. Rev. Bishop H A. Neely, d. ID.
Rev. Thomas Hill. d. D., LID.
Rt. Rev. Bishop w. B. Stevens, D. D.. of Fhiladel-
phla.
Hon. Charles T. Libby, County Attorney.
Hon. Henry j. Murray, British Consul.
Ephraim Hunt LII. D., Superintendent of Public
Schools of Portland
Richard H. Dana, ESQ.,, of Boston.
George B. Emerson, ESQ.,, of Boston. aprStf
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General Debility.

VEGETINE acts directly upon the causes of these
complaints. 1t nvgorates and strengthens the whole
SYSTEM acts upon the secretve organs and alays in
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Female Weakness.

VEGETINE is not stimulating bitters which Gre
ates fictitious appetite, but gentle tonic, which
assists nature to restore the stomach to healthy ac-
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Piles.

VEGETINE does not act as cathartic to debilitate
the bowels but cleanses all the organs enabling each
to perform the functions devolving upon them.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

In this complaint the good effects of the VEGETINE
are realized Immediately after commencing to take
1t; as debility denotes deficiency of the blood a
VEGETINE acts directly upon the blood.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Constipation.

For this complaint the only substantial benefit can
be obtained through the blood. VEGETINE is the
great blood purifier.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Faintness at The Stomach.

If VEGETINE is taken regularly according to
rectons, certain and speedy cure will follow its
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Dyspepsia.

VEGFTINE has restored thousands to health lwl
have been long and painful sufferers.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Tumors, Ulcers or Old Sores
Catarrh.

Are caused by an impuresate of the blood. Cleanse
the blood thoroughly with VEGETINE, and these
complaints will disappear.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
THE, PRESS.
MORNING, MAY 13, 1877,
Republican State Convention.

The Republicans of Maine and all others who pro-
pose to support the candidate of the Republican par
ty in the pending elections are invited to send dele
gates 10 State Convention to be,held in
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

Reason should teach us that blotchy, rough or
ana no outward application cure the defect
VEGETINE is the great blood purifier.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

Portland, May 4, 1876.
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vEGETINE
WILL CURE
S G r OF u l. A
ScrOfuIOuS Humnr

VEGETINE will eradicate from the system every
faint of Scrofula Scrofulous Humor. 1t has per-
manently cured thousands in Roston and vicinity
who had been long and painful sufferers.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

E. f. Packard. ESQ.,, has entered upon his
duties as Receiver of the lewiston Institution
for Savings. The business will be attended to
at the old rooms of the bank.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

Vegetine is Sold by All Druggists
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Pimples and HumOrs of the Face.

VEGETINE has never failed to cure the most in
veterate case of Erysipelas.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13

The VEGET1NE meets with wonderful succe
the cure of this class of diseases.
The Portland daily press., 1876-05-13
Cancer, CancerOus Humor.

The marvellous effect of VEGETrNE in case of Can
Ger and Cancerous Humor challenges the most pro-
found attention of the medical faculty, many of
whom are prescribing VEGETINE to their patients.
, 1876-04-28

lnBurnNCp-Conto
Special D,spalth q YhA Chicade Tribune.

Insurnncp-Centon
Special D,spalth 10 Tha CHICAGO Tribune.
MONTREAL. April 27.-A large'y-atsondod
mootiug Of The representatives Of insurance
companies doing business In this city MAS held
in tho Insurance Exchange thsa afternoon With
tho object OF deciding ths stand which the COM
pan,es Interested should take with regard to tho
act passed. by the Quebec Legislature last ses-
sion. which imposed . tnr OF q per cont on fro
and per cont on llfe preniuns. It Was de-
cided, Attor \ long discussion, that insurance
companies comply with the new law, but
they do 30 nader protest, a committee in
tho meantime being authorized to negotiate
With tho Quebec Government as to test cnso
beforo the Hurrclnn Court, and an undcrstand-
ting that, II defeated, the Government will re-
fund tho amount invested IN stamps.
Private adyicos received from Philadelphia
complain that tho Cnuahlnn department OF the
Centennial is in very backward state. owing to
tho lack Of harmony batWocn exhibitors and Mr..
rerrault, Secretary Of tbs Centennial Comn,is-
sion, who, mp 70 a recent date, lad charge Of
arrangements. The opinion Ia that the 10th Of
May will find the Canadian department In : state
OF disorder, while tho representatives OF other
untonalitios have nearly concluded their lsbora.
sptes1l i!spotcn "a Tns Chicago iF7bune.
OrrAwA, April 27.-Wilan Smith. Deputy
Minister Of Marine, lcavcs .OttkwA for England
viows Of tho Canadian Goverpmont relative to
imperial legislation regarding shipping to Her
Majesty's Government.
Tho Hon. Edward Blake, Minister Of Justice,
anls for England tn couple Of weoks.
The rumor that the Hon. Al. Smith, Minister
Of Marine, intends rcsigning from public lifo
'gaina strength.
, 1876-04-28
THE ClTY-HALL-

Tho City Collector took In about 50 800 yeste.day,
s., 500 Of which was collected on personal property
tAxcs, Ths remainder wss from Hcnuse fees.
Ths City TreasuEcrs receipts yesterday wsee SIC 900
from County Treasurer 11uck In intercbt.beartng
taxes s., ,6s4 from the Water Department; and 50 II
from the City Collector. City incbtodnesa 10 Tho
extent Of 500 01o Was discharged,
The recu!rs ut TIC $4,000 from County Treasurer
Huck caused the Comptroller 10 snile md re-
mark: "That Ia good" His fsco br1ghtens 1t
tbs thought OF money ahead. and wears An sx-
nrosson Of satisfaction which wna not teen betors
the decision on the legality Of the certificates. He
Intends to change the wording Of tho scrip comply
with the Law, and then Will about obtaining money
on them.. Tbs employees around the city-Haa ap-
1searcd 10 haye reRainod confidence In their employer
and tho Rood nature on money matters that uloi 10
peEvade The old she has, after quito An nbsoncs,
tuFnod. They all arn broke and very sn1ioua for
money. One enrloyo In particular who lives about
thrcs miles out the Weat Bido, thlnka that he ID
quito poor, indeed when ho did not hare nickel 10
pay carfaru home laAt night, and had to sleep on liz
hard door Of ons Of tho rooms in tho city-asll.