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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-02
New Rou,e to Europe.

At the last meeting of the Maine Central
Railroad directors proposition was received
from the European and North American Rail-
road Go. for change of gauge, from broad to
narrow, SO that its tracks may correspond to
the American system. 1t is understood that
private parties will furnish the sum of $5O, 900
for this purpose, and if the connecting roads,
the Maine Central, Eastern and Boston and
Maine, will provide some further assistance,
the American directors will change the track
to the narrow gauge between Bangor and
Vanceboro, and the English directors that por-
ton between Vanceboro and st. John. The
Maine Central directors accepted this PROPOSE
ton, and the Eastern and Boston and Maine
roads will without doubt do their part. The
change of gauge will be accomplished by the
first of August surely, perhaps much sooner.
The whole work, as in the case of the Grand
Trunk, will be ACCOMPLISHED in a single day.
When this is done there will be continuous
rail from New York to Halifax, without change
of cars, as the Intercolonial road was changed
some time ago to the narrow gauge. Passen-
gers will leave New York at II a. M, arrive in
Boston the same day, in time to take the p.
m. Pullman, arrive at st. John the next even
ing, and at Halifax one day and nineteen hours
from New York.
1t is reported that this is but the fore runner
of still more important movement. 1t will be
remembered that scheme was started a year
ago for a line of steamers between Whitehaven,
near Cape Canseau, and port on the western
cOaSC OI lIelduu, IudG WOulu make tn6 If1p De-
tween the two countries in five days. Since
that time company has been formed and
line of road surveyed from q point on the Inter.
colonial road to Whtehavep, which is about
$50 miles nearer Ireland that Halifax. By this
route passengers will pass from New York on
their way to Europe without change of cars
over the above named roads until they reach
Monokton on the Intercoonial, when their car,
instead of proceeding to Halifax, will be
switched on the branch road to Whitehaven,
where they will take the steamer ADVERTISER
A gentleman who was present at the dlrec-
tors meeting gives an entirely different account
of the above matter. He says that it was
stated that the Shaw Brothers, owners of the
European and North American road, had made
some proposition t, the off ,ials of that road to
furnish the money to change the gauge and
take their pay in freight. 1t was suggested at
the meeting that the other railroads between
Bangor and Boston should assist in def aging
the expense. Thereupon committee was ap-
pointed to hear the propositions, consider the
same and report to the board. This is all the
action taken in the matter at the meeting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-02

QUALIFICATION OF COLLECTOR MORRILL,
Collector Morrill, and party arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon on the 5 o'clock train from
Boston. They came by the Fall River route to
Boston, and from that city here had special
Pullman car. The party was composed of the
Collector, his daughter, Mr.. Cleaves, brother
of Henry B. Cleaves, ESQ.,, former secretary of
one of Mr.. Morrilps committees, and Mr..
Chase of Augusta. On arriving here Mr.. Nor
rill was met by ex-Collector Washburn, Depu-
ties Smith and Moulton, Hon. Geo. F. Shepley,
Judge of the U. S. Circuit Court, George w.
True, surveyor of the port, Postmaster God
dard, and Henry B. Cleaves, esq.
Judge Shepley administered the oath of Of
fee to the new Collector and Mr.. Washburn
welcomed him to the position. Mr. Morrill,
responded in few brief remarks. He then re-
appointed Deputies Smith and Moulton to their
old positions in the Custom House. Better APP
pointments could not have been made. After a
short time spent in social manner the train
proceeded to Augusta, where the Collector is to
take short rest before assuming his duties al
the Custom House.
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.

OGice Hours.
From $50 a m to $50 m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 am.
PORTLAND, ME-, March "a, 1877.
Arrival and Departure of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1920
p. m. and 1890 a. M. Close at $50 a m, and 2.3O
Boston and the West. Arrive at $40 pm.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 1920 and 800 p m. Close at
$50 IN and 230 pm.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 70. 20 IA
and $50 m. Close at $50 m, 23O and 900 p M
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes
Arrive at 800 p. m. Close at H. a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes Arrive at 800
m. and 800 p. m Close at II 80 m and 500 p m.
Morning Northwestern by G. T. r. Arrive at $40
m. Close at $50 a m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 900 a. m, and
800 m. Close at $50 m, 11.30 m and 800 p m.
Rochester, n. H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
at 1.30 p. m. Close at 700 a m and 200 pm.
North Conway and other offices on the P. q O. r
m and 2.20 p m.
By the Bridgton Stage. Arrive at 8 p IN. Close at
$50 am.
Castine. Deer Isle, Sedgwick, S. W. Harbor. Mt.
chias Millbridge and Bar Harbor, via each steam
er. Arrive at a. m. Close at p. m.
Eastport, via each steamer. Arrive at 500 m.
Close at 5.00pm.
Foreign Mails per Allan Line close every Satur-
Foreign Mails, via New York, day previous 20 sail
ing of steamers. Close at 2.30 p m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
at 200 am. Close at 900 p m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north.
Arrive at 800 p m. Close at IL 80 a m.
Skowhegan closed pouch closes at 900 pm
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. T. r. Ar
rive at 1890 q. m. Close at 100 pm.
st. Pierre and Miquelon. Close alternate Fridays,
at 8. d, m,
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Erief ,yOttiuss.


There were 26 intentions of marriage record
ed in tbs City Clerks office last month.
Yesterday wasn't a real good day for May
Day festivals.
The grand jury com menced their delibera-
tons yesterday.
The fact that the Grand Lodge of Masons is
in session in the city accounts for the many
good looking men on the street.
Frank Collins song, "Only Sweet Little
Letter. has been published in Liverpool where
it is very popular.
Brig o. B. Stillman at North Sidney, G. B.,
has been found seaworthy, and has proceeded
with cargo for Liverpool.
Postmaster Goddard has received a circular
informing the public that letters directed to
fictitious persons will not be delivered unless a
street number or postofics box is prefxed.
"A little boy named Muchmore, who resides
on India street, was playing with revolver
yesterday morning and shot himself through
the hand,
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improvement. at the County Jail.

A few days ago the PRESS contained notice
of the improvements being made at the County
Jail. These Improvements haYe now been
completed, and yesterday the County Com
missioners made their monthly inspection OF
the building. The chief changes have been OF
sanitary nature and the improvement in this
respect is very marked.
When Sheriff Dresser took charge of the Jail
he found the sewerage in very bad condition.
This combined with the want of ventilation
made his entire family ill., although his house
was in much better condition than either of the
wings where the prisoners are kept. About the
same time the County Physician discovered
that the prisoners we're falling in health. The
matter was reported to the Commissioners aud
an inspection was ordered. Iu the west wing
it was found that the sewers under the iron
floor had become clogged up and all the water
that should have run off I'd b sen depos itsd be-
meath the floor. This was in so bad condition
that the workmen employed to abate the nuts.
ancs were one and all taken i'll aud one of
them narrowly escaped dying After removing
the old sewer, which was built of brick,
new stone pipe drain wos laid The matter of
ventilation was then attended to. Mr.. w. Fl.
Pencil was employed, and he has just
completed his labors. The system is simple
but very effectual. He has made passage
three feet wide from the outside to each wing
for the admission of fresh air. 10 passing in it
comes in contact with large coil of steam pipe
which heats it and gives it momentum that
sends it through every part of the wing. The bad
air is disposed of by large tubes of galvanized
from which are situated in each corner of the
wings and run from near the floor to the roof.
By this means the air is constantly changing
but at the same time there are no unpleasant
currents of cold air entering the rooms
Mr.. Pencil has also constructed four dun
geons in the east wing The old cells
used for solitary confinement were not at all
suitable for the purpose.
There has also been an i'm rovement made
10 the arrangements of the doors leading to the
wings. Formerly they swung inside and there
was great danger of escapes. Now the solid
iron door is on the outside and grated door
opens on the inside, rendering double protec-
ton, as one can be locked before the other is
opened in passing in or out.
The air alarm 10 the grating has been repair
ed and now any attempt to taInper with the
bars is promptly recorded in the jailer's room.
Mr.. Pennell has made all the repairs and i'm
provements under the supervision of the Com
missioners, who pronounce the work well and
faithfully done.
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Miss NIarsh,s RenIy.

Miss Marsh sends the following reply to her
employees:
To the Ladies and Gentlemen and Employees Of
n,y Theatre:
Your kind communication has been received.
Had it been an ordinary letter, on an ordinary
occasion, 1 might have found words to answer
it satisfactorily to myself, but coming as it
does, so unexpectedly, and following the two
great compliments 1 had just received, it leaves
me at loss for language to properly express
the deep and heartfelt qualification experience
at this spontaneous and generous act of my
brothers and sisters instbe profession, and of
all those who have nobly stood by me in my
arduous enterprise in this city. The tender of
your valuable services on this occasion is an act
for which thank you from the innermost por-
tion of my heart, and assure you it will ever be
remembered with gratitude, and will make the
anniversary of my birthday one of the red let
ter days of my life. And now, my dear friends,
take one more truthful thank yoat from
FANNY MARSH.
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CHURCH CHoIRs.-The various churches
have made their engagements for the ensuing
year. The only churches in which changes
have taken place are the following:
State street-Mr Will Stockbrdge, tenor,
will fill the position vacated by Mr.. Albert
Pencil, who goes to Europe for relaxation and
study.
High street The choir will be composed of
Miss Nellie Webster, soprano, Miss Bryant,
alto. Mr.. Snow, tenor, and Mr.. Carlton, bass
Miss Mary O. Bren, organist.
First Parish-Mr. Samuel Thurston, tenor,
returns, taking the position vacated by Mr..
Stockbridge. There will be no alto; the choir
trio
First Baptst-No guattttte choir, but a
chorus choir with congfeg ational singing, will
be substituted. Mr.. Thu stou will officate as
leader ard MI Milliken as orgauist.
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The Loss OF THE SHIP ADMIRAL.-A let
ter from Montevideo dated March 10th, says
that Capt. Howard of the Oriental schooner
Concrete de Rocha, which arrived on the 18th
inst. from the east coast of Patagonia, has re-
ported the following details concerning the
wreck Of the ship Admiral: "On the ODD OF
February last news arrived at Montevideo that
that the American ship Admiral had gone
ashore on the Patagonia coast at point called
Punta Rosa; we sailed on the following day to
assist in saving the cargo of said ship, with
salvage crew of 16 persons. At daybreak on
the % inst we sighted the wreck and anchored
alongside of her, the weather being fire. A
brief inspection was enough to prove the GER
tainty Of saving greater part of her cargo, and
also considerable portion OF the appurten-
ances of the ship. 1t was at this period that
an unforeseen difficulty was presented, viz, the
absence of the captain from his vessel, he hav-
ing gone to the Rio Negro and given orders on
his departure to the third officer and couple
of sailors who guarded the ship, not to allow
anything to be taken out of her during his
absence. In this way we lost two days of good
weather, doing absolutely nothing, and at p.
III.
count of the strong,wind and heavy sea. On
the 9th we returned, the sea being smooth, and
we again anchored alongside the Admiral, the
captain having arrived during cur absence, and
we Immediately consulted with him regarding
the salvage of the cargo, who said that no part
of it should be touched until all belonging to
the ship was saved; we were ais giveno to uE
derstand that schooner which had arrived
from Buenos Ayres prior to our arrival should
be loaded first; the offer made to us to carry
whatever we put on board to Buenos Ayres was
for such an insignificant sum that it did not
merit our consideration, taking into account
the danger from the exposed condition of the
coast and the variableness Of the weather;
therefore, as we saw no benefit derived from
waiting longer, We sailed for Montevdeo the
same evening. As to the condition of the Ad.
miral when we left her, she was in the same
position as on the night OF the 8th of February,
when she first struck Through negligence the
greater part of the rigging had been damaged
and inutilzed by the wind The ship is strand
ed on her keel and is still standing in IA feet
of water at low tide, and will prove an advan-
tageous salvage in good weather." Since Capt.
Towards report as above, news has bean re-
celved at Montevideo that the schooner which
had arrived at the wreck from Buenos Ayres
had been totally lost after taking on board part
of the cargo. The United States gunboat Frol-
ic, Commander Kirkland, had been ordered to
the scene of the disaster on account of difficult
ties which had occurred among the crew. Later
The Froiic has returned from the wreck
which had been sold, with all the cargo on
board, for $4,000 to some house in Buenos
AyreS,
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STATE OF MAINE.

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Augusta, April goth, 1877. !
General Orders, No. 4.
L. No enlistments or muster-in of men will be
permitted within twenty days of the Annual En-
campment. The detachment rolls of recruits must
be filed in the Adjutant Generals Office fifteen days
before the time OF such Encampment.
IL. The Duplicate Inspection Rolls required from
Company Commanders at Encampment must con-
tain the name OF each and every enlisted man be-
longing to their company in order that each man
shall be accounted for at the inspection.
II. No communication for travel of officers, on
military duty, over the Maino Central Railroad will
hereafter be approved; but transportation in kind
will, on application be furnished from this office.
~: The compensation Of officers for services
required by law will be paid them on the certified
rolls made from those REQUIRED by Chapter 3O7 Sec
ton 1875, Militia law of 1865.
" All bills of officers for special services and ex-
penses must be accompanied by copy of the order
authorizing such service or expense, reference to
its number.
BY order of the Commander Chief
j. P. ClLLEY, Adjutant General.
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STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoaa1N COUNTY

ANDROsCOGGIN COUNTY
The Masons Mutual Relief Association of
Mechanic Falls numbers GA members. There
have been only four deaths since its organiza.
ton, Feb. 6, 1875. They have received 66 new
members during the month of April.
ARoosTooK COUNTY
Diphtheria and scarlet fever have prevailed
extensively in the vicinity of Napoleon. With
in radius of few miles of the town eighteen
children have died from these diseases.
KNOX COUNTY
A correspondent of the Rockand Ooinion
says young Cox, who shot his father, receives
very lenient treatment from the warden of the
prison. He still wears citizens Clothes gets
his meals at the warden's house and sleeps over
the guard room. A few days since the warden
gave him ride over to Rockland.
OXFORD COUNTY.
South Paris celebrated Fast Day by shoo.-
ing match. The distance from the 'rest" to
the target was ITO yards, and each contestant
times. Among the number who got clean
score every time) are the following gentlemen
Il. N. Hall, S. +. Briggs, l.. Kali G. A. Will.
son, w. A. rockingham, and A. e. Shut
left.
PENOBSCoT COUNTY.
The Bangor House has passed into the hands
of Mr.. Harrison Baker of Augusta.
Mr.. W. a.. Perry, Superintendent of the
Bangor Gas Light Co., had a shock of paraly
sis Monday. He will probably recover.
YORK COUNTY.
Between 800 and 400 acres of land near Old
Orchard were burned oyer last Thursday and
some $50 cords Of wood belonging to Mr.. Deer
ing destroyed.
Of ALTO families visited in York county, 574
had no Bibles; 423 Catholics and 151 Protest
ants
Thomas M. Wentworth, Esq Of Lebanon,
died March q, 1877 Among the charitable be.
quests in his will are the following: First
Congregational parish in Lebanon, $4,000; w.
Lebanon Free Will Baptist Society, $4,000; E.
Lebanon Free Will Baptist Society, $1,000; LIE.
banon Academy, $1,000; Maine Home Mission
airy Society. $1,000; Bangor Theological Semin.
airy, $4,000; Rev. ) ohm Garmon, formerly pas
tor OF the First Congregational church in LIE
banon, $1,000.
A valuable horse, carriage and harness were
stolen from VIM II. Rich's stable at Berwick,
Saturday night.
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Gen. II. M. Plaisted of Bangor, is in the
city. eS& ~ %R7t<s y
j. w. Lang of Brooks, has been awarded
the prize bible offered by A. J. Chase, Port
land, G. W. Counsellor, through the Grand
Lodge of Good Templars, for best essay on
principles of the Order"
Mr.. Roberts and Mr.. Uffer of the Young
Mems Christian Association of this city, who
have been laboring with the churches at
Parker's Held and Small Point with good
success, began with the Congregational church
at Pnipsburg Center, Sunday last. Rev. Mr.
Burr of the Parker's Head church baptized
ten persons last Sunday.
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Municipal Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PKESIUING.
TUEsDAY.-Margaret Cameron. Assault and bat
terry Fined $500 with costs. Paid.
Thomas NJ. KiIlion. Intoxication. Fined $500
with costs.
John Connor. Intoxication. Fined $500 with
costs.
Joseph M. Haley. Intoxcation. Thirty days.
Committed.
Honora Moran. Vagabond. Thirty days. Com
mitted
Bertha M. Jordan. Vagabond. Thirty days.
Committed.
William Doherty, William Collier, Martin OHare
and John Feeney. Making loud and unusual noises
in the streets. Fined $500 each with costs.
Charles M. Gowan. Making loud and unusual
noises in the streets. Fined $500 with costs.
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PARISH MEETINGs.-At the annual meeting
held at Congress st. M. E. Church Monday
evening, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Moderator-Chas. A. Walden.
Clerk-Matt Adams.
Treasurer-Geo. w. Davis.
Assistant Treasurer-Wendall Leighton
Parish Committee-Horace III. Shaw, Frank.
lin Turkey, Alpheus Griffin.
Auditing Committee-Matt Adams, John
Hamilton, John j. Thompson.
Music Committee-Parish Committee
At the annual meeting of the Second Parish,
he following officers were elect ed:
Parish Committees. w. Larrabee, George
Brock, Samuel Fogg, j. FL. Webster and L. NJ
Cousins.
Clerk-W. Ell. Hobbs.
Treasurer-S w. Larrabee
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THE TEN BACHELORS "A club of yong men
Of this city, called as above, gave an agreeable
party last evening at Army and Navy hall.
The entertainment to the friends of the MEM
bers, was yery,pleasant, AMI made all present
desire repetition of the party a year hence.
Among the agreeable features of the occasion
was the presentation of boquets of flowers to
the members of the Coriss band, which furn-
ished the good music. A little bunch of May
flowers was attached to each order Of dances.
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FANNY MARsH's "Magnolia"
will be repeated at the matinee and tonight for
the last time this season, Miss Marsh having
been requested to play Magnolia by many
Masons who are visiting the city. AS there is
no school today, the children will probably
turn out in large numbers. Thursday evening
sLondon Assurance" will be given.
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THE MASONIC BODIES
Meeting of the Grand Lodge,

Meeting of the Grand Lodge.
The Grand Lodge of Maine met at Congress
Hall at a. m. Albert Moore of North Anson,
Grand Master, was present, and all the regular
officers. Out of 17S lodges, 1856 were repre-
scented.
The Grand Master occupied large portion
of the morning session with his annual ad-
dress.
Petitions for two new lodges were presented
At noon the Grand Lodge was called off to
meet at p. m.
The Grand Lodge met at two o'clock.
Routine business occupied the tims until three
o'clock when the election of Grand Officers
commenced. The following were elected:
Grand Master-Edward P Burnham, Saco,
Deputy Graud Master-Chas. 1. Collamore,
Bangor
Senior Grand Warden-Marquis f. King,
Portland.
Junior Grand Warden-sumner j. Chad
bourne, East Dixmont.
Grand Treasurer-Moses Dodge, Portland.
Grand Secretary-Ira Berry, Portland.
Finance Committee Gerrish, Henry
III. Dickey, B. f. Andrews.
Trustees of the Charity Fund for three
years-Joseph M. Hayes, Albert Moore.
At 8 o'clock the Grand Lodge called off until
2o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The Grand Chapter.
The GIaud Chapter met at o'clock in the
evening. Henry L. Paine, Grand High Priest,
presiding rhirty-nine Chapters ont of forty
two were represented. The Grand Officers
made their annual reports. The following
officers were elected:
Grand High Priest-Arlington B. Marston,
Bangor.
Deputy Grand High Priest-Joseph NJ,
Hayes, Bath.
Grand King-Francs T. Faulkner, Turner.
Grand Scribe-Joseph A. Locke, Portland.
Grand Treasurer-Rufus III. Huxley Port
land.
Grand Secretary-Ira Berry, Portland.
Committee of FInance-J. FL. Drummond,
Oliver Gerrish, Nathan Woodbury..
No other business of public interest was
transacted. At half past ten the Grand
Chapter adjourned until eight o'clock this
morning.
The order of High Priesthood will meet at
IL IL this morning.
The Grand Council will meet at o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, and the Grand Encamp-
meut at o'clock Wednesday evening.