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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

M. l.. A. CENTENNIAL EXCURSION Parties
who intend joining the excursion of the Mer-
camille Library Association to Philadelphia,
Sept 18th, should secure their tickets, &c., at
once, as the number is limited and are rapidly
being taken by parties east of hare. Already
$50 tickets have been sold and a large portion
of the staterooms secured. Arrangements have
been made with the Norwich line for the fast
and commodious steamer City of Lawrence,
Q70O tons) to be run especially for this excur-
sion from New London to Jersey City. where a
special train will be in readiness to run them
through via Pennsylvania Railroad to Centen-
NAL grounds without delay.
Everything will be done that can contribute
to the comfort and pleasure of the trip, and it
is safe to say that this will be the excursion of
the season from Maine to the Centennial, con-
sidering the low fare, popularity of the route,
and the fine class Of people who have already
secured tickets.
1t should be remembered that via Portland
y Worcester route there are no carriage trans
fers required, and that Sill covers the whole
actual cost of transportation. Tickets ale now
ready for delivery at John c. Procter's, SO Ex-
change street, where staterooms berths, &c.,
can be secured and full information given.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

NEW PHOTOGRAPH Rooms. - Conant, the
we'll known Photographic artist, has just re-
moved tt. his new rooms 47Sl Congress sire ct,
opposite the Preble House. These rooms have
been fitted up at great expense and are doubt
less as fine as any in the state. The reception
room is on the secondHoor, and is splsndidly
furnished, and is also large, light and airy. On
the third floor is the operating room and small.
er reception rooms. The light here is excellent
and Mr.. Commits confident that he has one of
tn finest ope rating rooms in the state. 1t is
furnished with large stock of scenery pint
ed by Richards. The fourth story is used as
finishing room and is connected with the re-
ception room by an elevator and speaking tdbes
Mr.. Conant will not be able to make an exhibit
at the Fair owing to the large amount of bust
ness on haod.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29
School G0n,uitfee

The School Committee held meeting last
evening, Mayor Fessenden presiding.
A rule was adopted requiring the principals
of schools to be in the school building twenty
minutes and teachers fifteen minutes before the
beginning of the session.
The Mayor was instructed to take steps to
provide seats for a fifth room in the Park street
Grammar School building.
1t was voted that both sides of North and
Waterville streets be included in Primary No.
1 district; and Park and Bracket Grammar
Schools include both sides of Congress street as
far as Ellsworth street.
The subject of reconstructing Centre street
school district was referred to Messrs. Chad
wick, Smaller, Burgess, Frank and the Super.
intendent.
The notion directing that teachers shall not
have text book on hand unless pupils have
them at the same time, was referred to the
Committee on Rules and Regulations.
The preparations for establishing a school for
the instruction of deaf and dumb are nearly
completed, and it will be opened at an early
dav
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29
Suicide of the Missing Surgeon.

Two items in the PRESS of yesterday morn
ing bore much closer relation to each other
than appeared on the surface. Henry Mont
rose, the naval officer who committed suicide
| in Newark, N, j., and the runaway husband,
DIR. Arlington of the Monongahela, turn out
to have been one and the same person. Later
information shows that the suicide registered
at the Orange Mountain House at Newark un-
der the name of Henry Montrose, but admitted
that it was an assumed name. He was with
out funds and had no baggage, but told the pro-
prietor that he was a Lieutenant Commander
IN the navy and that his uncle Fred would set
tie all his bills. He said he was suffering from
sunstroke. Saturday morning he committed
suicide by taking poison. He left note in
pencil addressed to DR.. Fl. r. Thayer of this
city, stating that he had taken poison in order
to join his beloved Pauline. a hastily written
POSTSCRIPT contained the following:
My pulse beats 100 and is rising, and 1 am
dying, and Oh, Father, trust to thy mercy.
L have taken the life thou gavest me-
He left dead and withered rose which he
requested should be buried with him.
Little can be learned concerning Dr. Arming-
toms history. Dr. Thayer says that there is
no doubt but he and Henry Montrose were one
and the same person. He came here as assis-
tant surgeon of the Monongahela and became
enamoured of Miss Pauline Mcleod, Dress
maker, and married her. The couple, with
Mrs. Armington's sister, went to live on Brown
street, and remained there till about ten DAYS
ago when the doctor said he had a draft which
would require his presence in New York and
left for that place. Since then not word has
been heard from him except one letter to his
wife. He complained of not feeling we'll when
he left this city, and said he thought he had
received slight sunstroke. Mrs. Arlington
says her husband belonged in Corinna, Flor
da, and she was laboring under the belief that
he was sick of typhoid fever in Louisiana, and
was under the care of his uncle Frederick
Montrose. His name has been variously given
as Arlington, Arlington and Armitage. The
New York despatch announcing his suicide
gives it as Claude Arlington.
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CITY AFFAIRS,
Special Meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen.

At a special meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen, held yesterday afternoon, the
following business was transacted:
Harrison S. Cousins was appointed on the
police force, vice Martin Hyer resigned.
Petitions Presented and Referred-Of Cyrus
K. Bridges to erect wooden building on North
street; of Charles Blake to erect wooden
building on North street; of Mathew Toomey
to erect wooden building on Congress street.
A lamp post was ordered to be erected on
Danforth street, between State and Park
streets.
A communication was received from Ste wart
Worcester asking for damages received on Con-
gress street recently. He claims $1,000 A
Communication was also received from James
Conner, asking for $500 for the same purpose.
He was riding with Mr.. Worcester when the
accident alleged occurred.
The matter of allowing Mr.. Bailey to erect
powder house on Washington street was re-
ferred,
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D. H. TOWLE, Orderly.
Brief JOtlings.

Quebec arrived out Monday.
There will be grand moonlight excursion to
the Hotel deiPonce this evening on the steamer
Florence.
The Payson Literary Society take sail
among the islands tomorrow afternoon in the
yacht Vif. Members are requested to be at the
end of Custom House wharf, promptly at half
past two.
The Eagles of Windham Centre, defeated the
Seminaries of Morriips Corner, Saturday after
noon by a score of II tot.
A small boy attempted to crush cartridge
on Washington street, and it exploded, tearing
his hands badly.
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Central Park.

central Park is one of those FIVE act farcos
which New York turns out and calls comedies
1t abounds in ridiculous Incident, in lively if
not always witty dialogue, in absurd and mirth-
provoking situations. AS interpreted by the
capable company now at the Museum the play
affords two hours of hilarious fun. Last even
ing at the hrst representation the house was
well filled by large, select and appreciative
audience, prodigal of smiles and not ehary of
other marks of appreciation. Messrs Wheelock
and curtis were warmly greeted at appearance
and throughout the performance. The other
members of the company gave satisfaction. 1t
is evident that the play has hit the popular
fancy, and that it will have a good weeks
run.
In "Wyndham Otis" Mr.. Whee!ock does not
have scope for the full display of his fine his
tronic powers, but he has opportunity for
very pleasing Characterization, and makes all
that is possible to be made of the role, giving
an admirably sustained and finished impersona-
ton. His perfect elocution added greatly to
the enjoyment by the audience of the crisp dia-
logue.
ME- Curtis was Of course very funny as
'ooiJ, eho suspicious anu unfortunate
husband. The part is admirably adapted to
his peculiar humor, broadly drawn and afford
ing chance for exquisitely harmonious exag-
geration, chance which, it is scarcely necessary
to say, was fully improved.
The other parts were in the main we'll taken.
Miss Maria Bates was an excellent Mrs.
Flambery,' playing with great naturalness.
Miss Louise Cluer was good "Flora," though
rather too vixenish in action and delivery. Mrs.
Frank Curtis was a very amusing "Bridget,"
and Miss Adel Smith good 'Mittens." Mr..
Edwards played the "heavy father" in the ira
ditional manner. MI. Kelley was fair "Har-
ry Dunsford," and Mr. NJ B. Curtis an anus
ing Robert" The play will be given on this
and succeeding evenings Of the week. Those
in attendance on the Fair can find no pleas
anter way to pass an evening than to 60 the
Museum and see Central Park"
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MORNING. AUGUST 20, ,7e.
CITY AND VICINITY
WARD CAUCUSES.

The Republican voters of Portland, respectfully
invited to meet in their respective words, on
Friday evening, Sept. 1st, at = Id o'clock,
and elect seven delegates from each ward, to meet
in convention, and select five candidates for Repre-
sentatves to the Legislature to be supported at the
poles on Monday, Sept. 11th
The delegates selected ale requested to meet at
Republican Headquarters, on Saturday afternoon,
Sept I'd, at o'clock for the purpose above named.
Per order,
REP. CITY COMMITTEE.
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H. B. House, South wayne. =

H. B. House, South Wayne. -
l.. d. M. Sweat, PortIand,--
A. M. Quimby. Saccarappa, Inverlocky, Avelocky,
Fannie Sherman and foa Little Lottie, Matte
Knox, Gypsy, Young Morrill,.
John Bradley Portland,
J. n. McKenney, Auburn, stallion Jim Fisk.
j. Ridley, Wayne, three entries
Z. II. Tracy, Deering Sherman and Frank.
E. II. Newbegin. Cornish, Pckpocket.
W. w. Harris, Portland, brood mare and stallion
G. r. Norton, Baldwin stallion, Dick.
E. DANA Portland, stallion, Fearnaught.
C. p. Mattocks, Portland, stallion Morgan, mare
Maggie, mare Ella mare Moe.
G. Smith, Winthrop, driving horse
MAYHEM q Co., Bath, Burglar and driving
horse.
P. M. Thurlow, Lewiston, Quimby, Drew KLox.
Independent.
VIM: Sharp, Knghtsville Tom Patchen, Jr.
II. u. House, Wayne, two entries
E. X. Blake, Monmouth. one horse.
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ATTENTION
CONTINENTAL drum CORPS

Members intending to participate in
the parade THIS TUESDAY EVENING
are requested to report at 6 1-2 O'Clock.
Members not intending to parade will
confer favor by leaving their uniforms
at the room some time during the day.
Per order, FRANK f. KINDS,
Major and Instructor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

AN IMPORTANT CAsE.-A hearing in the case
of VIM. A. Deering against the city of Saco
took place yesterday at Saco. The claim is for
labor and material furnished in building Gooch
street bridge, between Saco and Biddeford, in
1874 and amounts to several thousand dollar s..
The city claims that the bridge was not built
according to contract. The suit has been taken
from the Supreme Court aud referred to Judge
Nathan Cleaves and Ezra Russell Of this city,
and George w. Libby of Deerug. Judge Tap
ley is counsel for MI. Deering, and City Solicit
tor Guptill for the city of Saco.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29
ATTENTION
Washington Guards

Every member is requested to appear
at ArmOry THIS TUESDAY EVENING,
at l.2 o'clock sharp, In uniform, to
attend Flag raising at Ferry Village.
Per order, JOHN M. MARSTON,
Capt. Commanding.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Portland-Lot Oh Neal street from John B.
and Phillip IL. Brown to Perez Burr Burn
ham.
Peaks Island-Lot Of land from GEORGE
Trott to James Dnnphy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-The following is a
list of officers of the Ancient Order of Hiber.
mans, Division No. 1, of Cumberland county:
VIM. j. Rowe, county delegate; Chas. Nc
Charity. president; John McCallum, vice pres-
dent; James Blanchard, recording secretary;
VIM. Corcoran, financial secretary; Michael
Reardon, reasurer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

REFORM SCHOOL RUNAWAY CAPTURED.-At
2 o'clock this morning Officer York captured
James Wood, BOY who escaped from the Re-
form School four years ago, He was found at
a house on Pleasant street. He W II be return
ed to the school.
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Headquarters HAYES, Batter,

Headquarters Hayes Battery,
Aug. 20, 1876.
General Order, No. ~.
Officers and members will meet at
Lancaster Hall THIS TUESDAY EVE
MING, at O'Clock SHARP, to partici-
pate In the fiae raising at Ferry vii
lage. Let every member turn out.
Per order, H. s. THRASHER,
Lieut.. Commanding.
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STANDIsH REPUBLICAN CAUcUs.-Saturday
the Republicans of Standish re-nominated
John L. Chase, Esq, for candidate for Repre-
sentative to the Legislature from the towns Of
Standish and Baldwin. A Hayes and Wheeler
flag was also raised Mr.. Chase represented
the district in the last House in most accepta-
BILE manner. He is man of sound judgment
and proved good debater on several occasions
during the session. The nomination is a good
one and Mr.. Chase should have every Repubi-
n uota
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

THE MATERIALIzATIoN EXPOSURE. 1t ap-
pears that about the same time the Portland
physicians were exposing the trickery of Mrs.
Hull, Rochester, N. Y, reporter was doing a
similar service to the people of that city. The
Rochester reporter succeeded in Selling the
materia!ized spirit in his arms when her hus-
band who was made of sterner stuff than the
Portland consort smashed a chair over his
head and caused him to let go his hold. The
spirit escaped into cabinet and was found
there subsequently, very much excited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29
Attention Pioneers,

General Order No. 4.
Every member OF the Pioneers is here.
by ordered to be at Headquarters in
full uniform THIS TUESDAY EVENING,
at 6.45 O'clock prompt to take part in
the parade at Cape Elizabeth.
Per order,
C. W. BEAN, Capt. Cong.
/. f. TRUE, Clerk.
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The MusEUM.-Mr. Wyer has engaged Mr..
Z. ID. kich as treasurer, and Mr.. w A.
Churchlli as programmist Mr.. Grimmer's
orchestra will consist of Charles Crimmer.
leader and first violin; F. w. Buxton, second
violin; G. d. Richards, viola; A. E. Jordan.
bass; E. P. Beckett, fu'e; Frank Burnbam.
cOrnet
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CONTINENTAL BATTALION 1!

The several Companies of the CONT
mental Battalion are hereby notified to
meet at Republican Headquarters at 2
O'Clock prompt, to form line to march
to Ferry Village.
BY ORDER OF COM. OFFICER.
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Attention Co. E.

Every member Of this Company is re-
quested to be present at Headquarters
in Ward Room, Ward 2, in uniform, at
6 1.2 O'Clock THIS TUESDAY EVE
MING, to join the Battalion in the pa-
rade at Ferry Village.
Per order, W. H. SEAVERNS.
Capt. Comd'g.
D. II. TOWLE, Orderly.
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STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCOGGIN COUNTY.

ANDR0sC0GGIN COUNTY.
The Lewiston Journal says that gentleman
in that city has received pair of moose antlers
from Moosehead Lake, which weigh eighty
five pounds
W. W. Smith of Auburn, refused $4,000 for
his trottng mare "Belle Smith,
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
The Sunrise says that little girl of a Mr.
Bragdon of Eaton while out berryng Saturday
of week before last, was so injured by falling
tree that it resulted in her death the follow ing
day. She was about II years of age and the
only daughter.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Mr.. Mason of Naples, was arrested the other
day on. the charge OF swapping off a horse
which belonged to another, handcuffed, bound
over and brought to Jail here, where he re-
NAMED over Sunday. On the other hand, Mr.
Mason asserts that he had permission to swap
the horse. and the suit is brought against Mr..
Mason by the man who received the horse be-
cause he would not swap back. The lawyers
are IN the matter.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Mail says that nearly seven-eighths of
the depositors of the Watervile Savings Bank
have signed the agreement to take out new
books; but the trustees hardly feel warranted
in resuming business so long as about 200 neg
lect to sign. for while large share of these
might quietly acquesce in the proposed ar
rangement, they fear that few might be dis
posed to make trouble-dem anding that which
the trustees are not authorized to grant-better
terms than are accorded to their fellow deposit
tors.
The Journal says that the Seminary College
at Kent's Hill "opens with $50 students, and they
still are coming. DR.. Torsey is back with i'm
proved health) at his old place.
KNOX COUNTY.
We find in the Augusta Journal that Mr.,
Wilson, Supt. of the mill at Warren, having
had his goods attached by the company for
some personal bills contracted by the Supt. and
charged to the company, it caused some chOk-
ing and fighting between the book-keeper, Mr..
Smelling, and the supt's father Arrest of both
parties was obtained by two different justices
for assault and battery. Result as yet unknown.
But the worst feature is the Supt few weeks
since eloped with Miss Walters, and left
wife and several children almost penniless.
party Of Freemasons from Gloucester,
Mass, while on fishing excursion, in 1860,
threw overheard bottle cOntaing their names.
Last week it was washed ashore ct Rockport,
in this state
OXFORD COUNTY.
Chas. Wilmington and wife of Buckheld, re-
turning from Chase's Mills reform meeting, ran
into another team and injured Mrs. Withing-
ton quite severely, smashed the carriage and
cut the horse. Mr.. w. escaped unframed.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
On Wednesday last young man, son of Mr..
| Medison Kendall in Bowdoinham village, was
| cleaning loaded pistol, the piece was acciden-
tally discharged the ball lodging in the person OF
| younger brother, some fifteen or sixteen years
| of age. The bali entered the leg near the
! groin, and penetrated to such an extent that it
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

REPUBLICAN MEETING AT NEwFIELD.-
Mr.. Reed addressed large Republican meet
ing in the church at West Newfeld yesterday,
speaking nearly two hours on the issues OF the
day, with candor and power. The house was
crowded, and at the conclusion three cheers
were given for Hayes and Wheeler. three for
Gov. Conner and six for Mr.. Reed. Sturdy old
Newfeld will give good account of itself
Sept. II. Mr.. Reed speaks at Lebanon Center
to-dau
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-29

TEMPLE OF HONOR EXCURSION. Forest City
Temple of Honor will make its annual excur-
sion to Little Chebeague. Island on Wednesday
next. The steamer Magnet will leave State
street wharf at and Portland spier at $50 a.
m. Fare for the round trip 10 cents. In ad-
dilion to good time which this institution al
ways takes with it, one of jerks cam bakes
will be served with all the "fxins'" The com
mittee have made ample arrangements for q
nice time as usual.
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NARROW ESCAPE "A man named Littlefeld
who runs on the water boat, was pushing off
the boat from Long wharf yesterday afternoon
when he slipped and fell into the water. Mr..
Hunter of the schooner A. r. Weeks put out in
boat and rescued him.
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PURCHASERS of dry goods will do we'll to
consult the announcement of Mr.. Horato Sta
Piles in to.day's paper.
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MEMBERS of the 1. A. R. A, Montgomery
Guards, Portland Catholic Union and Temper
ance Societies are requested to appear in rega.
liza at their respective halls, Wednesday morn
ing, at 735 prompt, to join in the procession of
theorphans' excursion. Per order.
Route of procession elsewhere. au29 2t
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ATTENTION CONTINENTALS

Every member Of Company C is re.
quested to be at Headquarters THIS
TUESDAY EVENING at o'clock sharp,
In full uniform. Per order.
L. s. SANBORN, Capt, CONG.
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AN HOUR SAvED.-The csrs of the "Nor-
witch Line" leave the New York and New Eng
land Railroad depot, foot of Summer street,
Boston. an hour later than any other Sound
line. The rates by this line are the lowest, he
cars are of the best, the boats are first class,
and the patronage is in consequence immense.
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