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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-31
A TELEPHONE CIRCUIT.

How and why does the telephone transmit the
voice, This question could be answered at almost
any length If tho reader should wade into the liter
atrre of acoustic and electric discovery taking such
excellent guides as Hemholtz and Faraday, he would
probably be surprised at its amount and extent lie
would be likely also to find the waters very deep
and the bottom somewhat uncertain before he
saoohod drv land and clear theory Of the tele-
,,hone As 10 construction. Prof Bells instrument
= simnle enough. In the diagram. continuous
aoyv Of electricity is supposed to be proceeding
Ino tbe wire. from one of the poles of the battery
g. thronob the electromagnetic 3D. and the cup-iike
receiver Chavng vibrating lid,' and finally back
,i - the other pole of the battery. The metallic
receiver d is said to be more effective than tho
strstcbed membrane; practically it combines the
Inpcl. the membrane, and the eec'ro-masne1 IN
single contriyance 1t is described as being i'Sel,
suLular electro-lnagnet formed Of single hehA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-31
ORGANIZING THE CARNIVAL SCHEME.

A meeting of gentlemen Interested IN are
ranging au industrial and carnival procession met at the
sturtovant House last evening. An organization was
effected; Gen. Alexander Saler was elected permanent
chairman of the Executive Committee, cx-MayOr Gun.
thor treasurer and W. Billiard secretary. Tie other
members who have power to increase their numbers AZ
they see fit, Col st. Martin, Col +. f. Howe, MAJOR
E. NJ Earle Alderman s. A. Lewis alderman j. c. Plnck.
ney, Samuel Carpenter, A. i. Benjamin. Lock W. VIA
chester, and Herman Uhl. Col. st. Martin said nc
had canyassed the city thoroughly and had received
much encouragement for a carnival II was proposed TO
arrange pageant representing the history oil America
This would consist Of tabeaus on moving Platforms and
would be in the evening II would not suporsedc the
industrial exposition in the daytime. Tho necessary cx
pense would be at least $4,000 Representatives of the
TRANSFORMATION Committee consisting OF W A. Bates OF
the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad, c. ID. Meeker of ths
Now-York Central, A. L. Bingham OF the NeW-l0rL,
NcwHaven and Hartford; Samuel CARPENTER OF the
Pennsylvania, G.. NJ Huntington Of the Virginia Midland,
and c. p McFaddin OF the NewJerscy Southern stated
that they would arrange for reduced rates all along e-
lines Ii was decided that the fee could not take place
earlier than May l. because Of the work involved by The
pageant further meeting was appointed Tor MONDAY
evening at 3 o'clock, at the sturteyaRt House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-31
THE TELEPHONE.
,rrcu AND MrrsJc By TELEGRAPH.

SPEECH AND MUSIC BY TELEGRAPH.
-NEN OF SCIENCE TALKING BY wIRE-wHY AND HOW
THE SPEAKING TELEGRAPH OPERATES--sRNDiNG
MUSIC THROUGH HUMAN FLBsH-THE TWO TIL
EPHoSEs, AND THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THEM
On one of the hottest days Of last July the teie-
phone made its entry into good society. Swetering
crowds had for month been Glowing each other
beneath the glass roofs of the Centennial buildings
ard making the daily discovery that Philadelphia
was a hot city. The finest opportunity the world
can ever offer TO test the virtues Of blue glass was
then allowed TO pass by without experiment. Any
thing that could have modified Paramount sunshine
would at that time have been heartily welcomed.
goodly number of scientific gentlemen added their
perspiring efforts to those of the crowd, and at
tempted more minute studies than the ordinary
sghtscers. There was all immense amount of hard
and thorough scientific work done at Philadelphia
last year, of which the story has never yet heen
told Among the various forms of labor laid out for
the Judges of Awards there was one which in its
very nature required knowledge, training patience
care-that of determining the merits OF the instru-
ments of precision and research which were cxhlo-
tied II is not at all surprising that the gentlemen
who had this TO do found il no light undertaking in
the heat and hurry of those midsummer days Ger
tainly il was not an easy matter to form correct
Judgment abcut a delicate scientific contrlvance
while thirty thousand American citizens were prying
about the place, staring, pushing, OF worse SIN,
asking questions The men of science wanted a
quiet hour for their Investigations and they took It,
OH the day of rest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-31
ON SHORE ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST

The ship Winchester, which went ashore as
Cape Henry, got OFF at yesterday mornings tide ana
towed 10 Norfolk.
The schooner Zuletta Kenyon. from Hartford 10 ch'
aoud Va with fish ano. went ashore during the night
of March 90 Oh Townsend Inlet bar. Capt Wiietso OF
I,esayiDg Station NO. "a went TO her assistance ana
will probably get her off.
The work dscharsing the cargo OF the Rusand was
continued yesterday and it is expected that two or thres
ghter-loads will arrive az the city to-day Inc prevsn
nr northwest wind Of yesterday and day before his
depressed the tides, and the water s too shallow 70 allow
the carg0 to be loaded into the lighters drec' cohs
queatly 1t is transferred by the surf boats ,,,h.
The Amrriquc lies IN position when Is salu 70 W
favorable for floating her when the wind changes aua
allows the water to flow back again 10 its usual dcp'h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-31
MR.. Ayers ATTEMPT TO RECOVER HIS CHILD
Officer Roosa of the Twenty Precinct,

while Oh post West Fortichst on "Wednesday after
nOon was attracted by hearing cries for help and seeing
crowd outside No lOJ West FOrtethst He found thar
a girl, years old, the cause of the disturbance
gentleman attempting to carry her away, claiming
her as his daughter several ladies around him. also
holding on TO the child and claiming that she belonged
to them At the Washington Place Police Court yester
day the gentleman gave his name rs L. C. Ager OF Wash
ngton d. c. His story that the child is his only dauSh
ter Three years ago he began proceedings for divorce
against his wife, the ground of adultery and she then
carried away the child and went West herself He has
been unable find his child until very recently, when
he discovered that she was residing with her aunt DIS
yifes sister, at No 1O5 West Fortiehs He now claims
bc RIGHT 70 obtain possession OF and support his child
Himself and his father married 10 two sisters, ana
both separated from their wives. The persons WIN
whom tie child was found state that Mr.. Ager aban-
donc IL three years ago. and they have supported It ever
since Justice Murray postponed the consideration %
the case until to-day, and discharged Mr.. Ager. DO
cison is oected in his divorce proceedings to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-31

officer deserved more than passing Consideration
officer chung to the drowning man. who dragged him :.
meath the water until be was nearly 'eess, ana ~.
drawn from the water the officer was utterly exhau.
This not the only where the officer had jmne.S
his own life the Commissioner said saving others
10 other instances he had displayed similar brayerv
had saved life. Tho Commissioner said further recosss
ton OF his bravery would BIO displayed at the nr
time. The officer thanked the Commissioners for ke -
preston Of their good will, declared he had only d..
his duty aud hoped he would always prove worth. ~
their regard and confidence. ~s "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-31
A HERO ON THE POLICE FORCE.

The Police Commissioners yesterday pre-
sented handsomey-engrossed testimonial to officer
Philip c. Ble Of the Ninth Precinct for his bravery IN
saving the life Of Philip Fitzgerald Of No. 35l West
Fortysecondst, who fell into the river on the evening
Of Feb L. at the foot Of West Tenthst Gen. Smith de-
cared that the gallant and merorOus conduct Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-31
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WAsnINGroS. March 30.-Rcar-A dni.at JONI Joni IL IL
Any has been ordered duty PIeSl lent o. vac
Nayal Inspectors and Capt John H. psuf iS ~
10 duty IA member Of that bOar', wilton u noN n
ocr ,Eotn,,eTs being CAPT James l.. Joueti lArHt ~
manier VIVA. ~ It5n. C1no Engineer James W l ..
ir and Medical Dlroc;or Il. T. dafcoul - h " ~, ~ sd
days sgv, Tho board wil DC dnior the s?se" "'''' "
mrd Porter. . =. -, roti,s.l Al Ms
avn rranesr and Cnnlnudoroe honlJS H. fattcr9a hNt
prunoied 10 thr grade Of araaoiid 70 "a tLe 10
fhe NEXT promotion 10 that Glade viii b thi m -
J. O. Howell Chief Of the Dgroau o Ne.'s arc Cosa ssei
2.,n OF Ap MBO viii no prompi:d ~ ny 80 aV, H.. ana,
nv the retirement OF Rear Admiral John = My ~ w. =, 10
The sailing vessel SaTaiosa nov 0,,nx ',.., W vva.
Wsshnvtnn Navy YGrd MIL SAL the hllF -. ~ Ia
month OF LIST oi May for clse allg VIC .ao,s "a
Poslon on board The saratoga win b. ciu, t selsor
Commander r. u. Evsns. ar'i the 1rltse VII y. 0'
more 10 In sruct tho Buys 10 pract ss'l s"'httis"V
A poem. entitled "Tildcn'S Ride Vs.. .'S Il
rejected FOR lack OF literary Dc!t-tr: wbai Is '
hitting a man when he is downf Let us ha'o ~''"
IRoehester Democrat and Chronicle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28
Brief JOttiugs,


Steamer Tourist announces new time I. HE
this morning.
The Portland Reds play the Bates at Pre-.
sumpscot Park, Saturday.
At the Alpine House yesterday green peas
were served at dinner from the Alpine garden,
Work is to be commenced on the new Deer
ing high school building at an early day.
Green apples have arrived in the market,
much to the delight of the physicians
Bramhall and Pine Tree Lodges, Knights of
Pythas, will celebrate their anniversary this
evening.
John Murray and company will play the
"Two Orphans" and Grip Van Wrinkle" at
Music Hall the Fourth.
Dawson McGlinchy won Frenchy Jobnson's
single shell at the race in Boston yesterday
McGlinchy bet $50 that Davis would win, and
he did.
The sum Of 100000 city bonds, to run IA
years, to take the place of bonds whose time is
soon to expire, were awarded to Swan & Bar.
rett yesterday at 8.65 premium
The Catholic excursion to Hog Island yester-
day was we'll attended. Some one ATTEMPTED
to get barrel of beer ON the steamer, but
Father Bradley prevented it.
The Ten Bachelors go on their moonlight
excursion this evening. The steamer Gazelle
will carry the company and band of music
has been engaged.
The citizens of Deering are contributing
literally for the St. John sufferers. Mr.. j. S
Kicker will receive all contributions of money
A large box of clothing was cent from Wood
ford's Corner on Tuesday.
Tha
the worms, which have also appeared at Bruins
wick and vicinity. They hang from the trees
by web, and the foliage is destroyed by
Them
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28
Maine Eclectic Medical society

The Maine. Eclectic Medical Society held their
annual meeting at the Preble House yesterday,
The meeting was called to order at 10 O'Clock
by the Vice President, DR.. Holmes of Water.
Vile. The reports of the standing committees
were read. The Treasurer report was read
and approved. Reports of special committees
were read and after some discussion were
adopted.
The following officers were elected for The
ensuing year:
President-Dr. Batcbelder.
Vice President-Dr Wright.
Secretary-Dr. Mace.
Treasurer-Dr. Martin.
Librarian
Counselors-Drs, Holmes, Martin and Rob-
inson.
At the afternoon session DR.. Holmes deliver
ed an Grafton which was well received.
Essays were also read by Drs Martin, Libby
and Robinson.
The society then proceeded to finish up the
business which had been presented to the
meeting instead of referring it TO the commit.
tees.
Several candidates for admission fto the so.
ciety were examined and proving satisfactory
were admitted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28
Concerning Mail Facilities

MR.. EDIToR:-The present arrival and de-
parture of the Southern mails is very inconven.
lent for the business community in this city
The mail 10y the Eastern Railroad from Boston,
is due at the Post Office at 1920 D. m. This
mail closes at one o'clock p. m. for the South.
Mail by the Boston and Maine Railroad from
Boston, due at the Post Office at one o'clock D.
M, and closes for the South at the same hou,
as the Eastern. You will note by this arrange.
ment that it is almost impossible to reply te
New York or Southern letters as heretofore
the same day by return mail.
The Railroads, Boston & Maine, Eastern.
Portland & Worcester, have made the best
possible arrangement to accommodate the pub
tic travelling to New York-it is perfect. Trains
by the Eastern Railroad leave at 1 10 y. m, fol-
Boston, to connect with the Sound Steamers
and at 5:15 p. N. to connect with the Shore
Line Railroad in Boston for New York, land
route. The Boston & Maine trains leave al
l :20 p. m. to connect with the Sound Steamers,
and at $50 p. m. to connect with the Shore
Line land route in Boston for New York. The
Portland q Worcester trains for New York
leave at l 10 p. m. to connect with the Norwich
steamers at New London. These arrangements
and time tables of the three railroads could not
ing South. Could not the mail accumulating in
the Post Office after the one o'clock mail closes,
be made up at five p. m, and be dispatched by
the Eastern and Boston & Maine Roads at 80
p. M?
l now refer to the through Southern mail for
New York. The same train, Shore Line, would
take this mail. which receives the one o'clock
mail from Portland, and transport the same to
New York. No additional expense would be
incurred.
By dispatching the mails at 5:15 and at 5 80
p No., our merchants would save one day in
their correspondence, as under the present ar
raDgement one day is lost. 1t would enable
them, after receiving their letters by Maine
Central and Grand Trunk Railroads, to order
goods from New York, by mail, which they
might require for their customers
1t the suggestion was duly made by the bust.
ness community of this city, without doubt the
Post Master General would consent to change,
as here indicated. ri
Portland, June q, 1877.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28

CASE OF SEARCH AND SEIzURE.-In the
Municipal Court yesterday morning Joseph f.
Boardman was called on a search and seizure
process 1t seems from the testimony that last
Sunday two young men drove out to the Brew.
er House to take supper, and took few, bottles
of beer with them to drink with the sumner.
Soon after arriving and while the beer was in
the carriage, the deputy sherffs called at the
house and began searching for liquor They
found the beer and attempted to take it. all
though the young men told them that it be.
logged to them and not to Mr.. Boardman
One of the young men cnched the officer as
he was about taking the bottles The officer
broke one of the bottles over the head of the
owner and then row ensued. The young men
proved that the beer belonged to them and it
was ordered returned to them. Boardman was
discharged.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28
RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS
Continuation of the Work.

The ladies' relief committee still continue
their labors at the Common Council room Last
night they sent several large cases, two barrels
and trunk Of clothing to the sufferers.
Mrs, w. b. Irish has collected four large
boxes of clothing and other needful articles
from Mrs. William A. Winshp, Mrs William
Marks, Mrs. Moses Merrill, Mrs. Dr. Hersom
Mrs. William Green, Mrs. Curtis Parsons, Mrs
A. Burbank, Mrs. Waterhouse, Mrs. Tabor,
Mrs. Charles Chase, Mrs. Ed. Cook Miss Julia
Merrill, Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs. Ed. Staples
These goods were sent by the boat Monday
night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28

THE NEW DENTURE.-It has been matter
of just complaint for a long time that SO little
advance has been made by dentists in materials
for artificial dentures We still see the same
stilted uniformity in arrangement of teeth, the
same pulled out lips, the same depression where
the eye teeth are extracted, the same horse shoe
contour of the arrangement Of the crowns of
the teeth-all so unlike nature-that we saw
twenty-five years ago. Serious objections OBJ
tain too to the materials used as bases. 1t will
be matter of great interest to many to learn
that these defects in dentures have now been
corrected, and that in this city DR.. j. M. Strout
has brought into use, for the first time in this
state, an unexceptionable base, which permits
the preservation of the natural contour of the
face, which will last lifetime, and which is
capable of being so worked that the teeth which
it holds may be an exact imitation of the natu-
raj teeth. This is the platina base, struck up
on metal dies, the gum and teeth all in one
solid block "a denture which surpasses all 9th
ers in material, strength and ease of use, which
leaves no vacuum between block and plate,
which is easily cleaned, which does not infame
the mucuous membrane, and which exactly i'm
itates the rug@ of the palate, thus affordipg
great aid to articulation.
je25MW&T&W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28

NIGHT HAWKS. The suggestion of cores
pendent that expert marksmen be employed to
kill night hawks because they eat the small
birds brings indignant protest from some men,
bers CT the Natural History Society who say
that the night hawk is not bird of prey, but
feeds on moths which fly about in the night
So the guns which have been furnished up fol
the destruction of the night hawks can be saved
for the Fourth of july
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28

WESTERN NORMAL ScHooL.-In connection
with the graduating exercises at the Western
Normal School, which begins July 9Th, Rev. A.
B Mayo of Springfield, Mass, will deliver an
address on the evening of that day on Normal
and Training Schools and their Women Gradu.
ates." The alumni reunion, which occurs Fri
day, will be an occasion of unusual interest," as
it is the trennial reunion, and it is hoped there
will be full attendance of graduates. Those
who propose to attend and are not already pro-
vided for are requested to communicate with R.
Woodbury., Harrington, that arrangements may
be- made for their entertainments
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28
Valuable Real Estate for Sale
Lands of the late Hon. f. o. j. Smith
in Cumberland County.

TvHE following parcels Of real estate are now Of
Il tered for sale:
IN DEERING.
l. Forest Home, with the mansion and other
buildings, containing about 40 acres.
III, The Verandah farms. adjoining the Marine
Hospital containing about 65 acres, lying ON both
sides of the road.
Ill, Part of the Clark firm at Rocky Hill, con-
tanning about so acres.
~. The Shattuck place on the southely side of
the Falmouth road, containing about acres.
V. A tract of about Is acres at Graves Hill, on
the notherly side of the Falmouth road.
VI. Land adjoining Presumpscot Park grounds, on
the west side OF Blake street, containing about ten
acres.
VII. A small lot near Leighton's slaughter house,
containing about ten acres.
IN FALMOUTH.
VIII. The Waite farm near Smelt Hill, at Presump-
scot Lower Falls. containing about 26 acres.
Presumpscot river, near the Falmouth road, con-
tanning about 80 acres,
IN CAPE ELIZABETH.
x. The Buzzell place on the easterly side of the
Anthoine road, with the buildings, containing
about "a acres.
IN PORTLAND.
XII. A part of the International Hotel lot, on Ex-
change, Congress and Market streets, containing
about 700 feet
IN GRAY
XII. part of the old Perley farm between Gray
corner and the Perley railroad station an the Maine
Central railroad, with the buildings, containing
about so acres.
For further particulars, terms of SALE &c, apply
to JOHN w. LANE, at the United States Hotel, or
s So$ II. S 4; s%s4zS5hNAs' Executors
Portland, June 27, 1877
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28

PORTLAND & OGDENsBURG The Vermont
division will be completed to the junction with
the Burlington and Lamoile railway at Cam
bridge next Saturday, and to Swanton on
Tuesday. Through trains will run to Burling
ton and Ogdensburg next month
On and after Monday there will be three
passenger trains leave and enter the city over
this road. The first train will leave the civ at
o'clock
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28
Endorsement of a Suggestion

Mr.. EDIToR:-I noticed in your paper sus'
gestion about blowing up buildings to prevent
the spreading of fire. and which heartily en-
dorse, for what little there was done in that
line saved, think, what there was left of the
lower part of the city, and in my opinion had
the powers that be blown seven bells out of
"Gorham Corner after the fire got into the SUI
gar house, it would have been hard work for it
to get beyond that limit. find no fault, Mr..
Editor, with any one, but believe our sad expe-
rience justifies us in being fully prepared for
the fire king, and hope our Mayor will give the
suggestion the consideration it ought to merit.
Ex-FtRFMAN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28

The garishress,of pretentious hotels is en-
tirely avoided at the WINDSOR HOTEL, on Fifth
avenue, between Fortv-sixth and Forty.seventh
streets: New York. Everything is elegant in
its simplicity and superiority. There are paint
ings, frescoes, beautiful furniture, marble halls
and stairways. costing 100000, but they are a
harmony and not loud. 1t resembles the house
of true gentleman. where the meretrlcious in
art is tabooed, and the real is patronized. No
one will forget the pleasure of sojourn at the
WINDSOR,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28
Personal,


Mr.. Charles r. Milliken arrived from the
Glen last evening.
Rev. George W. Bicknel is to deliver an ora
ton at Bryants Pond on the Fourth of July.
Miss Florence Stratton, formerly of the Mu-
scum Company and one of the St. John suf-
ferers, is at the Preble.
Collector Morrill, is able to be at the Custom
House several hours each day DOW.
By reason of change of climate and bad
cold Miss Henderson was unable to fulfill her
engagement to sing at the State College and by
advice of her physician, will not sing at the St.
John benefit next Monday evening.
Among the alumni of Harvard College who
have died within the past year are George T.
Davis, class of 1929, Augustus G. Peabody,
class of 1858, Edward w. Fox, class of 1916, AL
bert T. Wheelock, class of 1862. Albion X. P.
Bradbury, class of 1853 all of whom were eth
er Datives or had been residents of this state.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Portland-Marshall Cram ct ais. to Albert E.
Eaton 1888 square feet with buildings, fol-
$3311.
Falmouth-Ezra NJ. Lunt to William c. Lunt
lot Of land with buildings for $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-28
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
WEpNEsDAY.-Samuel Nelder. Breaking, enter
ing and larceny. Ordered to recognize to State with
sureties in sum of $500. Committed.
John Murphy, BARLEY 0Donnell, Michael Tier
ney. John Lee and Thomas Myers (boys). Larceny
of lumber. Fined SO each with costs.
Charles Brogan and Thomas Sullivan. Search and
seizure. Fined $50 each with costs. Appealed.
Fogg.
Charles E. Munson. Search and seizure. Fined
$50 with COSTS Appealed. Fogg.
Joseph F. Borrdman. Search and seizure. Dis
charged. Cleaves
Margaret Riley. Intoxication. Fined SO with
costs. Paid, Rradhurvs