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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-18
Annual Meeting Portland Institute and
RubIic I.ihrurv

Public Library.
The annual meeting of the Portland Insti-
| tute and Public Library was held at the rooms
in the City Building yesterday afternoon. Mr..
| E. A. Noyes, Librarian and Treasurer, sub
| mitted the following reports, which were
| accepted:
LIBRARIANS REPORT.
| 1 have the honor to submit herewith the
| usual papers showing the details of library
| work for the past year. 1 am happy to be able
| to report large increase in the number of
borrowers. and in the number of books issued
viz:-3o,434 volumes, an Increase of 1900
volumes over the previous year, or about 25
more volumes issued for each working day.
-, In every way this increase in the use of the
library is marked. An estimate based on
actual count shows that the number of readers
at the rooms has doubled the past year, the
average exceeding "a at one time. This in
crease is remarked in all public library reports
Tor the past year, and is dus no doubt to the
large number of persons out of employ, or so
little engaged that they are able to devote
more time to reading. L respectfully urge on
your consideration the necessity for more room
for readers aud suitable chairs and tables for
their accommodation.
AT the suggestion of the Assistant Librarian,
Mr.. Watson, / would recommend that the
library rooms be kept open between the hours
OF l0 a. m. and 9 p. m. The need of a cata-
logue grows more and more urgent, since
II, 900 volumes are not recorded on any printed
catalogue; but it does not seem clear to me
that any funds we have can be used for the
purpose Of lprinting a catalogue, since our
small income, which does not exceed $500, for
general purposes, must necessarily be used up
in the purchase of ephemera books, subscrip-
lions to periodicals (which ought to be doubled
to accommodate readers) and repairs and
binding OF books This seems to me to prove
that some other source must be looked to for
funds to print catalogue, or any other of the
necessary changes calling for any considerable
outlay of money.
By the consolidation of the Athen aum with
the Institute this year, our income from sub
scriptions will be somewhat reduced; since
many Athen9um proprietors have been paying
subscriptions to our library If we could have
$1,000, with which to fill gaps in some depart
ments of science, art and history and to print
a catalogue, should feel we had little more to
desire. In the hope that some way may be
devised to raise this sum the coming year,
close my report.
Hon. Geo. T. Davis, A. w. FL. Clapp, and
Samuel E. Spring were appointed committee
to confer with the City Government and re-
quest the usual appropriation from the city. A
statement in regard to the Athenaum property
to the same effect as that heretofore published
was made.
At the Board of Directors meeting which
followed Hon. w. L. Putnam was elected
President of the Board for the coming. year;
Hon. Israel Washburn, Vice President and
Edward A Noyes, Treasurer, Librarian and
Clerk; Edward Gould and Lewis B. Smith,
udiforc
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'EX DON0
JUVENUM ALIQUORUM
REV. SAMUEL DEANE
PASTORI FIDELISI

YARMoUTH.-Ansel L. Loring, Esq, has
leased his grist mill to Messrs. Coffin & Hall
of Brunswick for term of five years. These
gentlemen propose to make the necessary al
terations and carry it on as Touring mill.
Notwithstanding the dull condition of the
market, Messrs. freeman, Shaw & Co., have
continued to run their c,ttol factory upon full
time and without reducing the pay of their
operatives.
The Yarmouth Reform Club recently dedi-
Gated, with appropriate ceremonies, their new
hall in the Institute Building. The room il
handsomely furnished and seems to be an at
tractive place of resort. This club, with Mr..
A. B. Brown as President, has obtained mem
bership of nearly 100, many of them formerly
hard drinkers
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Music HALL.-The Dollie Bidwell company
opened weeks engagement at Music Hall
last evening in the sensational play entitled
Josephine" This play has quite an interest
Jig PLOT, and will no doubt draw large houses,
1t is made mp of exciting scenes and startling
situations, and, with the company now play
ing, cannot fail to be interesting to those who
delight in that style of plays, Miss Bidwell
took the leading part, that of Josephine De
Besurepaire, in very acceptable manner. She
was well supported. The play will be repeated
this evening
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TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL IS, 1875
THE PRESS
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To. Day

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Grant Calico Ball-Lancaster Hall.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Kendall & Whitney,.
White Shirts-Orin Hawkes. & Co.
Ali Members of Portland Light Infantry.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Eastman Bros.-New Dress Goods.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Kendall & Wbitney-Vegetable and Flower Seeds
Notice-Joseph Douglass.
Herrng,s Safes.
Charcoal-Wanted.
Wanted-At Chesleys.
The Collateral Loan Co.
To Let-Stable.
To Let-P. Williams.
To Lett. W Libby
For Sale-E. Ponce.
Hair Goods-Weich's.
Maine Central Railroad-Sealed Proposals.
For Sale or TO Lease-E. w. Fox.
Copartnership Notice-Blake s. Jones.
National Loan Offices. Schryyer.
SherifFs Salem. Adams.
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PARISH MEETING.-The annual parish meet
ing of the First Parish was held yesterday
afternoon, and the following officers elected
for the ensuing year:-Assessors, G. E. Jose,
Charles G. Haines; Parish Committee, NJ. W.
Batter, II. n. Jose, Marx 2. Emery; Clerk,
Thomas III. Haskell The sum of 5000 was
raised TO defray the current expenses of the
parish. OF this sum, $500 was voted for the
pastors salary and $1,000 for music.
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RECEIPTS.
EXPENDITURES.

The following were chosen directors for three
years to fill vacancies occurring at this meet
ing:-Hon. Samuel e. Spring, Hon. Geo. f.
Shepley, Hon. Israel Washburn, Hon. A. w.
H. Clapp, Hon. Nathan Webb.
1t was voted to notify the City Government
that they are entitled to choose two directors,
and request them to indicate them.
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FIRE IN SCARBoRoUGH.-Alvin Warehouse s
house, situated inScarborough upon Scottow's
Hill, was burned Saturday about noou when
the wind was blowing the heaviest. The fire is
supposed to have caught by defect in the
chimney. A part of the furniture was saved in
damaged condition. The barn was saved by
the exerticns of the neishbors by keeping the
walls and roof wet Insured for $500 on house,
barn, furniture and hay.
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Superior Court.

APRIL CIVIL TERM, 1876, sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
MoNDAY.-Samue Randall VS.. Inhabitants of
Deering Action to recover damages for personal in
juries sustained by reason of an alleged defect in the
highway in defendants town, known as Verandah
street, near what is known as the F. o. j. Smith
farm, on the Goth of February, 1876. Damages
claimed $4,000. On trial.
Strout 6 Holmes for plaintiff.
Bradburys for defendant
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PLEASANT OCCASION. members of Chest
nut street church and society met at the vestry
of their church last evening to bd.their pastor,
the Rev. s. T. Jones, an adieu. The affair was
entirely informal, but none the less cordial. A
large number were present and the occasion
was a very enjoyable one "a. ALL
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Mr.. WIILIs.-Mr. Benjamin Willis, who
figured here short time since, ran away from
bis keeper, Joseph johnson of Centre Conway.
and went to Fryeburg, Saturday, trying to
reach Boston. johnson finally induced him to
get on freight train, he think Nc he was 60
ing to Boston, and returned him to Conway
Mr.. Willis grows much worse, and they are
obliged to pay johnson S. day to take care of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-18

BOUND TO DIE.-It will be remembered that
tramp at the Greedy hospital recently at
tempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid. He
succeeded yesterday, for he died from the niu
ries then received. He would not take nour.
ishment for several days before his death A
post mortem examination revealed disease of
the hrair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-18

ATTEMPT AT SUIcIDE.-Saturday evening
Marshal Bridges and Deputy Sterling visited
several places of doubtful reputation in search
Of evidence against them. At house kept
by Mrs Barstow on Kennebec street. they
found young girl who had just arrived in the
city from her home in the country. The girl
was taken to the station and given one Of the
lodging rooms. Yesterday she went out on the
street and purchased a quantity of laudanu m
which she carried into her room at the staff on.
Last evening she was discovered in the act of
drinking the deadly poison. When discovered
she had drank quite a quantity, but prompt
medical aid saved her life. She will be sent to
her home this morning.
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Brief LOtriugs.

The commencement of the Massachusetts,
College of Pharmacy occurs Thursday evening,
April Goth. The graduating class numbers
twenty. Among the number is Portland
young map, Thomas r. A. Sherman
There will be match game Of base ball Fast
day, between the Invincibles and picked nine,
the game to commence at p p. m. on the
Western Promenade.
There will be meeting of the Cumberland
Temperance Association at the new hall at
Stroudwater, Thursday afternoon and evening.
A large attendance is expected.
The team of Shaw's grocery store ran over
an old man near the postofice, yesterday morn
ing, ipjuring him slightly. The driver of the
team says the accident was not his fault
The city teams are hauling the street scrap.
ings into the Park for top dressing.
Fine weather to spade in the garden.
1t is stated that negotiations are in progress
looking to contract between the Eastern and
Grand Trunk railways, whereby all freight from
the West over the latter road may be shipped
to the eleven competing points between the
Eastern and Boston & Maine by the Eastern,
at Portland rates.
A new junior base ball club, to bs known as
the Forest City Nine, composed of former
members of the Haymaker, Mountalneer and
Ariel clubs, has been organized.
There is still lots of snow at Bethel, on the
Grand Trunk.
just at present.
Sixteen boys took their books from the High
School room yesterday morning and notified
Mr.. Patten that they had severed their connec-
ton with the school
The English sparrows brought here last sea-
son have already commenced to make their
nests about town, thus showing an inclination
to stop awhile.
Work has commenced on tho foundation of
the Harrington Block.
The Hackmen base ball nine are in the field
for the season of '76. Challenges solicited
There was q very interesting temperance
meeting at the Allen Mission last evening.
Addresses were made by Mr.. Isaac Lord, Rev.
Chas. Andrews and Charles Choate.
The watch and chain presented to Miss Cam
eron last evening will be on exhibition at j.
Ambrose MerrilPs to-day
The Pine street dedication services this aft
ternoon and evening will be very interesting.
The soda fountains are opening for the sea-
son.
Wednesday evening there will be a calico
ball at Lancaster Hall.
Thursday evening the cantata of the Beati-
tudes will be given at the Chestnut street
church. The solos will be taken by Mrs. Files,
Mrs. Cloudy, Mrs. Baker, and Mr.. j. B. Coyle,
Jr., and. the concerted music by quartette
composed of Mrs. Files, Mrs. Cloudy, Messrs.
Ben and Fred Turkey.
Officer York is out of danger and was on the
street yesterday.
che young man arrested Saturday on suspi-
cion of stealing boat and gentleman's pock-
ct book, was discharged yesterday, there being
no evidence against him in either case
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"THE YANKEE ARTILLERIsT." Tickets for
reserved seats to the Grand Army drama for
Fast-day evening can be obtained for the floor
at Stockbridge's, and for the gallery at Stur-
gis' drug store. We understand that reserved
seats are selling rapidly, so that those DESTROYS
of securing good locations should purchase to.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
advertisement in the PRESS, the circula-
ton of which, per month, exceeds Toe, 900.
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LORING'S
SPEC IFIC
Flattering Testimony from a Lady rs
years old.

SOUTH ALTON, N. H., April 10, 1876.
DIR. LORING,
DEAR SIR:-I am now seventy-fv years old. For
the past ten years have been very great sufferer
from that awful disease Dyspepsia and all the ills
that attend it, During this time, 1 could not eat
meat or any hearty food. My diet was from necessity
of the most simple character and that distressed me
fearfully. never saw day that L did not suffer
from either Distressed Spells, Head Ache,
Darling Pains. PaIpiiatiOn, Great Des-
pondency, Debility, Nervousness, Constipa-
ton or FIatulency. did not have one good
nights rest for years. The best medical skill
failed to help me, and 1 became completely dis
couraged. Recently, however, on visit to Portland
was induced TO try LORING's SPECIFIC.
On what change that good medicine has
wrought in me. now feel like a new woman in
fact, have not enjoyed good health since was
girl All my pains and distress have entirely left me-
can cat and digest any kind of food, and sleep
sweefly every night. To you, dear sir, and your
excellent Specific am indebted for this great
cure. 1t is indeed n blessing to the aged.
Gratefully your friend.
ESTHER PHILBRICK
The above statement is strictly true.
CHARLES H. ALLEN,
Doorkeeper Portland Museum,
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ART NoTEs.-Schumacher intends to hold a
large picture sale ard the last of May.
Among the artists to be represented are Nor
ton, Ordway, Ben Champney, Shap.eigh, Har-
~ Brown, /. Snow, Seavey, E. G. Champney,
S. W. Griggs, Deblos, S. P. Hodgdon, G. F.
Higgins, H. R. Burdick, and W. W. Brown.
He has lately constructed picture closet in
the basement of his store, where valuable oil
paintings can be stored for safe keeping dur
ing the absence of their owners from town.
Hab has plaster cast of Elbridge Gerry, in
his window, taken from the marble medallion
executed in Italy. 1t is handsomely framed
and is intended for the Cumberland Bar pic
ture gallery. He has also on exhibition fine
photograph after Meissoniers celebrated "1SO7. -
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ANcIENT.-In the window of Lamsons jew
elry store on Middle street can be seen
document bearing the original signature OF
George Washington. The document gives
notice to all interested that Joseph Greepleaf
is appointed keeper of the lighthouse at Port
land, Me-" and is dated 1871.
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BREAKING AND ENTERNG.-The store of Mr.,
Bennett on Salem street, was broken into Sum
day night and quite quantity of goods taken.
Officers Newcomb and Harmon arrested five
boys last evening on suspicion of being con-
nected with the robbery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-18

STEAMSHIP ARRIVED. STEAMSHIP Moraviap,
Capt Graham, from Liverpool April 9th, Lon
donderry April 9TH, arrived at this port about
O. clock last evening.
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EASTER MONDAY BALL.-As usual the East
er Monday ball was success. There was a
large company present and the ball did not
break up until this morning. Chandler fur
h!shed excellent music for dancing
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IHE MUsEUM.-"The School for Scandal
will be given this evening and at the matinee
tomorrow. AS Wednesday will be the only
matinee performance there should h. larya
attendance.
This morning the sale Of seats for Mr.. VI.
mer's benefit opens. This gentleman is a
worthy and useful actor, and his efforts to
please deserve substantial recognition The
bill offered is an excellent one, and we hone to
see crowded house.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-Tho following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Casco-Lot of land containing ten acres from
Louisa Ell. Lambto Joseph Betty.
Gorham-Lot of land from Henry B. john
son to Emily johnson.
Portland-Lot of land from Moses Gould to
Samuel and George A. Avery.
Lot OF land on North street from Charles
Merrill to Frederick w. Talbot.
Gray-Lot OF land containing twelve acres
from Frances ID. Reed to Alfred Campbell
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WHITE SHIRTS, ST each, at Grin Hawkes. &
Co.'S, 4S2 and 5S4 Congress street.
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THE REASON

why we undersell all others il
simply because we buy in such
large quantities 10 cash that we
make in the buying what other
dealers make in the selling.
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The best place in the city to buy table dam
ask is at Studley's, new store, under Falmouth
Hotel. apr15 81
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A VARIETY of Bird Houses for sale by Ken
dali & Whitney. apr1S At
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SHALL open on Monday case white ground
prints at low price W. +. STUDLEY,
aprl5 st under Falmouth Hotel.
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NOVELTY Plant Stands, 81 each, at Kendall
& Whitney's. apr1S At
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OF grey mohair dress goods, 26 inches wide, %
cents, would be cheap at 375. apr15 st
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z LORING's SPECIFIC for Dyspepsia,
Constipation, Sick Headache and Piles.
Prepared by THOs. G. LORING, Pharmacist,
Portland Price $1.OO. All the Apothecaries in
town and country sell it. Dealers supplied by PER-
KINS & co. and PHILLIPS & co. ap15eodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-04-18

To restore healthy action of the system
when 1t has become Frustrated and debiltated
by long suffering from such distressing COM
plants as Bright's Disease, Kidney, Bladder
and Glandular troubles. Female irregularities,
&c, partake of DIR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY
REMEDY, NEPHRETICUM This powerful
agent never fails to establish health and per-
manently removes the most distressing cases.
apr18eod1w 1-16-31-46
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ALL members of the Portland Light Infant
COMMANDING Company

ry are requested to appear at their armory
Tuesday evening, April 18th, 1876, at o'clock
prompt john G. COBB
Coc,na,v
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DIR. FitZgerald.

This wonderful Clairvoyaut, Physician and
Hotel on Tuesday, April 18th, for one day
only. Remember that DR.. FITZGERALD under
takes no incurabe cases, but will examine all
who may call on him, free of charge, and will
promptly tell them whether cure can be eff
fecteu or not apr14-4t
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GOODS In GENERAL.
FLOUR 2

We wish TO call especial atten-
ton TO our various brands Of
-four, which you can purchase at
a great saving from the usual
retail price.
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Boys Custom Clothing !
MFRS, #. G., CHASE

would inform her old customers and friends that she
Mechnnic streets, where she is prepared to
cut and make Boys Clothing in the latest Styles
Trimmings constantly on hand. Old Marim-.'First
come first served mch1dtf
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The body of L. 81. Chandler, the United
States Pension Agent at Fortress Monroe, who
had for some days been missing, was found
last Tuesday in his cstern, where he had
drowned himself Mr.. Chandler was formerly
of Rockland, in this state, where he now has
near relatives. Mr.. Chandler was hurt at the
capitol accident few years since at Richmond
nent in the Republican party in Virginia.
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o. Upper part of a two story house containing
&; six finished rooms; plenty of hard and soft wa
essl ter. Inquire of P. WILLIAMS,
apriSeod1w* 255 Lafayette st.
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PRICE LIST.

Compare our Prices with those
you have been pay ing.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY.

The Republican says that there has been SO
little snow this past winter that Indians and
other hunters have not been able to violate the
game laws, and run down the animals with
dogs, and wantonly destroy them. A Game
Association has been formed in Machlas, the
object of which is to stimulate the community
for the protection Of fish and game in accord
ance with law
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To Let.
tn Let.

STABLE on Bracket, near Spring St. Four stalls
- water, etc. Large and ro0my. Rent low. Ap
ply at No. 65 Exchange St. apr1Sdiw.
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Yellow Eyes. cts quart Best Medium. 6 cts quart
Best Pea Beans7 California Lima Beans.
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The annual meeting of the Portland Insti-
tute and Public Library was held at the rooms
in the City Building yesterday afternoon. Mr..
e. A. Noyes, Librarian and Treasurer, sub.
mitted the following reports, which were
I'd.
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The Belfast Journal states that in the mu
nicipal board, Wednesday, it was voted that it
is not advisable to call meeting of the stock
holders of the B. & M L. r. R. Co, for the
purpose of taking advantage of the option in
the lease with the M. G. r. r. Co., of receiving
40 per cent of the gross earnings of the first
named road, in lieu of the present rental Of
$3.50, 900 per annum.
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GRADUATED Sugars 10 1-2 cts. lb
II E
PRICES OF COFFEES
HarEUv nDHrrNn>
CANNED GOODS
BE ANS.

lib. Cans Green Corn 1872 Id. Cans Lima Beans IL
" best Peaches. 30 Q Green Peas II
TOma- Blueberries. Ill
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