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The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

CONCERT TO-NIGHT.-It may be seen by the
programme given below for the concert at
Chestnut street church, that three of the
choicest numbers sung at the Cary concert
will be repeated, viz. the duet 81 Pescatori,'
the trio "The Mariner" by Molloy, and Ran
degger's "Sorg of the Triton. The other
numbers are among the finest and most pleas
ing selections possible. We are glad to see
that it is possible to offer as good talent from
our own ranks as we can procure from abroad.
There has been in the public mind an idea that
q good concert is not to be given in church.
If church people will only arrange concerts
with first class singers the churches will be
filled, as we expect to see Chestnut street
church filled tonight.
Quartet-On Lake. Northumberland endelssohn
Song-The Kings Highway. .............. Moloy
MIR. Coyle.
Duet-I PeScat0rl. .GabuSsi
Miss Milllken and Mrs. Cloudy.
Song-Forever and for Aye. .Marston
Mr.. Stockbridge.
Trio-The Mariners. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ndegger
Mrs. Cloudy, Mr. stockbridge and Mr. Coyle
song-Stay with me Wagner
Quartet-Song of the Triton. ........""..M olloy
WIS Mrs. Cloudy. " : : ~
Miss Milliken and MT. Stockbridge.
s0ns-rhs sridss''' Mr. oc;ie: Lindsay
Su"''''-o0"' "A''' 10y '''' '''' ''' s. Z. Foster
Song-In thy dreams. ...............,......D Buck
Mr.. Stockbridge.
Duet-When know that thou art near me. -. Abt
Mrs. Cloudy and Mr.. Coyle.
Ouartet-Spring. .,,,,.,,.,, ,,,,.,,,,,,.,, Muller
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

LITERARY EXERCISES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
The literary exercises of the class of II at
ihs High School, yesterday, fully merited the
appreciation which was shown by the visitors
who attended them. The exercises were OPEN
ed by piano solo played by Miss Ella Gray.
After this followed declarations and singing.
The declarations were all exceedingly good.
Some of the most noticeable we've those of
Miss Gertrude Oaksmith, which showed con.
siderable dramatic ability in the young lady,
Mr.. George a. Pierce. c. L. Baxter and M.
G. McDonough. The musical part of the en-
tertainment was also very enjoyable. The
school paper was read by Miss Hattie L Scam
mon in an unexceptionally fiue manner and
did credit to the editors and the class. The ex-
ercises closed with the singing of the class
song composed by Miss Hattie L. Towle and
Mr.. G. D. Merrill. The music was by Mr..
Frank E. Collins.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

The INFANTIclDE CAsE.-Mary Mcdonald
the woman arrested Monday for causing the
death of her child, was brought before Judge
Knight yesterday morning on charge of in
fanticde and bound over to wait the action of
the grand jury. The verdict of the coroner's
jury is as follows:
The jury.fi that the said male infant was
born alive Of the body of one Mary Mcdonald
of Cape Elizabeth, on the 18th of March, 1877,
and then and there came to its death by mis-
chance resulting from the manner and crcum-
stances attending its delivery. And the jury
further find that the said Mary Mcdonald was
delivered in secret Of said child, it being bas-
tard, and is guilty of willingly concealipg the
death of the same.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

Now is the time of year for Pneumonia, Lung
Fever, &c. Every family should have bottle of
BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP. Don't allow for one
moment that cough to take hold of your child, your
family or yourself. Consumption, Asthma, Pnue-
mona, Group, Hemorrhages, and other fatal diseases
may set in. Although tits true GERMAN SYRUP is
curing thousands Of these dreaded Diseases yet it
much better to have it at hand when three doses
will cure you. One Bottle will last your whole
family winter and keep you safe from danger.
If you are consumptve, do not rest until you have
tried this remedy Sample Bottle 10 cents. Regular
size rs cents. Sold by your Druggist.
oct2O deom1y
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
Maine Methods. Conference.


The fifty-third session of the Maine Annual
Conference of the NJ. E. church, met in the
High street M. E. church, Gardiner, April 25th
at o clock a. m.
Line opening exercises were conducted by
Bishop Levi Scott, the President of the confer
ence, who read a portion of the goth chapter of
Acts, and announced the 237th hymn.
Fervent prayers were offered by Revs Eze-
keil Robinson and D. B. Randall:
The Lords Supper was administered by the
Bishop assisted by the elders
The roll was called and "a members answered
to their names. When the name of S. w.
Pierce was called hush fell upon the confer
ence, for the old veteran had fought his last
battle and received his discharge.
=. j. Clark was elected Secretary and Geo.
q. Andrews Assistant Secretary; X. Atkinson
Statistical Secretary and A. w. Pottle CASH
Ter.
Rev. G. D. Foss, D. D., and j. P. MCGEE
were introduced
The Standing Committee were nominated by
the presiding elders and elected by the confer
ence. The following are the chairmen:
Public Worship-E. Martin.
Stewards-S. F. Wetherbee.
Temperance-H. W. Bolton.
Educational. r. Sylvester.
State OF the Country--J. j. Perry
Mem0irs-A. SandersoD.
Church ExtensiOn-H. f. A. Patterson.
Ffeedmen-F. Grover er.
Bible Caused. B. Randall.
Amusements-A. G. Trafton.
Tobacco-C W, Blackman.
Sabbath. Hawkes..
Tracts-E. B. Adams.
Post Offices-G. F. Cobb.
Conference Minutes Secretaries.
Church Relations-S. Allen.
S. Allen, D. D., E. Robinson, j. R. Day, R.
Sanderson, A. w. Pottle and j. B. Lapham
were elected Committee on Conference Re.
lations.
DR.. Gilbert addressed the conference in the
interest of the Bible cause.
The Bishop announced the transfer of T. P
Whittier from the South Carolina to the Maine
Conference.
The Stewards were appointed a Committee
on Conference Claimants.
The eighth question of the minutes was
taken up, "Who are the supernumerary preach
ers?'
The characters of the following passed and
their relation was continued: e. Shaw, C. c.
SAANoCS u . Ns
G. Clifford.
The following were referred to the Commit
tee on Conference Relations: j. Mooar, J. P.
Weeks. L. P, French, j. r. Masterman.. C. II.
Zimmerman, R, P. French, 81. Crockett.
The relations of the following were changed
from supernumerary to superanuuate: j. Rice,
Theodore Hill, G. x. Evans, N. Hobart.
The ninth question was taken up, "Who are
the superanuated preachers?"
The characters of the following were passed
and their relations continued: j. s. Rice, j.
Allen, G. W. Morse, S. P. Blake, d. Copeland,
Il. L. Linscott, A. P. Hillman, f. Masseure, B.
Lufkin, A. B. Lovewell, G. G. Covell, j. Stone,
j. Gerry, E. d. Mckinney, E. Robinson.
The case of N. D. William, R. II. Ford, and
j. Armstrong were referred to the Committee
on Conference Relations.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
Personal.

Hon. Warren johnson is very i'll at his home
in Newton, Mass, of hemorrhage of the lungs.
Mr.. Charles W. Cahoon, ESQ.,, the owner OF
Cahoon block, died at his residence on High
street yesterday at the age of So years.
The Advertiser has stated that one of the
jurors in the Parker case was so years old, and
that he never rode on a railroad train until
last week. This statement is only partially
true. The juror referred ito as..JesseiC. Snow
of Pownal, who is 65 years Of age He took his
first ride on railroad car last Thursday and
the case just referred to was his first expert
ence in a court room in any capacity. He is a
well-to-do farmer in Pownal and very ardent
support of the Democracy.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
Portland. April Is, 1877.

FANNY MARsH's THEATRE.-The revival of
'She Stops to Conquer" at Fanny Marsh's
Theatre is attracting that attention which its
merits deserve, and will, from present appear.
ances, draw large houses so long as it holds the
boards. This afternoon grand holiday matt
nee will be given, thus affordipg an excellent
opportunity to see this fine comedy. The op-
portunity should be literally improved.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
Municipal Courr.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
WEDNEsDAY.-Leonard Foote. Common drunk.
ard, Thirty days. Committed.
John Foley. Collecting oftal and swill without be-
ing appointed therefor. Fined 50 with costs. Paid.
james E. Buckley and Bertha E. F. Kowalitze
Adultery. Probable cause. Ordered to recognize to
State with sureties in sum of $500. Committed.
Kate Qullan. Obtaining money under false pre-
fences. Probable cause. Ordered to recognize to
State with suretes in sum of $780, Committed.
s. Dana Roberts. Forgery. Probable cause. Or
dered to recognize to State with sureties in sum of
$500.
Mary Mcdonald. Concealing the death Of bas-
tard child. Examination waived. Ordered to re-
cognize to State with suretes in sum of $780, Com
mitted.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
Brief .J0tlings.

TO-DAY BEING HOLIDAY NO PAPER WILL
BE ISSUED FROM THIS OFFICE TOMORROW
MORNING.
The parlor cars will commerce running from
Bangor to this city on next Monday.
No business was transacted.at the meeting
of the Dry Dock Co. yesterday afternoon.
A man was damned slightly while Stacking
cars at the Name Central last night.
The promenade concert this evening is not
confined to Odd Fellows as has been stated on
street of late.
The Reform Club will hold public meeting
this evening in their hall, corner of Chapel and
Congress street.
The are several insurance policies belonging
to Daniel W. Randlett of Exter, N. H., at the
Police Station.
The ;reading of the Portland Shakespeare
Club will be postponed to Saturday Of next
week, May 9Th.
The fountain on Lincoln Park is receiving
some fancy touches from the brush of Mr..
Cloudman
Only routine business was transacted at the
meeting of the Maine Central directors yester-
day.
The Oriental Powder Mills have just filled q
large contract for furnishing powder for the
Russian army.
The Independent Temperance Union will
hold a meeting in Congress Hall this evening
at "a o'clock. I've public are cordially invited.
The regular monthly meeting of the County
Medical Association was held yesterday but
no business of public nature was transacted.
a. A. Bryant of Lewiston will speak at the
the Congregational church, Woodtord's corner
Thursday and probably Friday evening at u
o'clock.
A gentleman who knows says that there are
already funds subscribed to build the proposed
horse railroad from the City Building to
East Deering.
By the breaking of som portion of the en-
CINE attached to the morning train over the
Rochester road, the train was delayed about
an hour yesterday.
Farmers and traders in Maine ought to be
warned at once against sending produce to
unknown parties in Massachusetts. Sharpers
are getting large amounts of goods from
Maine that will never be paid for.
The Temperance Reform Club of Saccarappa
will hold their meeting in Warren's Hall
Saturday, at 10 o'clock a. M, and 2 o'clock
p. m. Delegation Of temperance. workers from
Portland will be in attendance.
There will be union religious service this
afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Second Parish
church. Addresses will be given BY the
ministers and others; music of the chorus
choir and by Mr.. Fitch. All are invited.
The bark General Farchild was damaged BY
collision with the steamer Stromboi in the
river Mersey in February last The General
Fairchild was decked for repairs. She is
owned in Freeport.
Mr. Moses Winslow's horse took fright at a
locomotive whistle as he was drawing buggy
along Portland street, near the corner of
Green street, and turned abruptly. throwing
Mr.. Winslow from the carriage. Mr.
Winslow's head was badly cut.
The Dirigos and the Portland Reds will play
: match game of base ball on Presumpscot
Park at 3 o'clock p. m. to-day, sure. leighton,
formerly of the Resolutes, will catch for the
Reds, and Driscoll and Campbell of Masss
chusetts will pitch and catch for the Dirigos.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

THE SHIP ADMIRAL.-Mr. E. L. Baker,
consul at Buenos Ayres, writes that the ship
Admiral of Yarmouth, previously reported
ashore off the Patagonia coast February 9Th,
lies SIX miles from shore on an exposed reef,
her stern high and dry. She has $500 tons of
cargo, and it is doubtful if anything can be
done to relieve her. The crew of q men are
safe on shore. The consul has sent two YES
sells to her assistance.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

ART NoTEs.-An excellent portrait of Mr.
f. f. Hale is to be seen in the window Of
Hale's picture store on the corner of Free and
Gross streets 1t is in oil and from the brush
Of Mr.. Warner. The portrait is not only re.
markabls for its fidelity to its subject, but fol
its artistic merit as we'll. 1t is especially
strong in color and correct in drawing.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

PROMENADE CONCERT. - This evening the
Odd Fellows are to have promenade and
band concert at City Hall, it bein
the 5Sth anniversary of Odd Fellowship
The baud concert will commence at y o'clock
and continue an hour. The grand march COM
mences at 81. The committee have arranged
a very fine order of dances. All will be done
to make the affair perfect success. The funds
go to assist in paying for the furnishing of the
new rooms.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

In the last five years. thousands of persons
have borne witness to the truly wonderful med
icinal power of DIR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY
REMEDY, NEPHRETICUM, in the relief of
kidney, bladder and glandpiar diseases, loss Of
scribed daily by the medical faculty, a tru
proof of its merit.
'10-25-40 june 20eodaw1w
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
WASHINGTON COUNTY

LOT Balbriggan Hose with silk clocks rs cts,
very fine quality, at Horatio Staples. $50 Mid
die street.
One dollar for six fine all linen handker-
chiefs for gentlemen, at Horatio Staples, 1870
Middle street, Portland. apr25tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

MAGGIE MITCHELL. The sale Of seats for
the Maggie Mitchell entertainment at Music
Hall opened yesterday, and there was brisk
call for tickets. The prospect for very large
houses is flattering. Good seats may however
yet be secured by early application.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county Saturday:
West Gray-Lot of land from G. D. Weeks
of GOrham to Eliza j. Spiller of Gray.
New Gloucester-Two lots of land in New
Gloucester from G. r. Atwood to Helen M.
Libby
Deering-Mary S Lunt lest. of) to Sewell
T. Fowler-IIot of land
Bruuswick-Rower Bowker to Benz Green.
Piece of land With buildings.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

SCHOOL CoMMITTEE.-A special meeting of
the School Committee was held last evening,
Mayor Butler in the chair,
Mr.. Burgess reported that he had employed
in the place of Miss Hunt.
On motion of Mr.. Burgess the committee on
rules and regulations were instructed to report
in print at the next meeting.
The report of the committee on estimates
was laid over until future meeting, as mem
Der of the committee was absent.
The board adjourned until Monday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-At a meeting of
Forest City Temple of Honor held last evening
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing six months:
w. c. T.-Wm. T. Small.
w. V. Tt. III. Mcdonald.
E,W. RI. Lombard.
NV. A. R.-G. Fl. Pearson
W. +. R.-Francis Loring.
kW. Tt. B. Thorndike.
NV. C.-S. L. Lyford.
NV. U.-J. f. Hillmap.
Nv. d. wv. II. Phillips.
W. CIV. FL. SWEET
W. S.-R n. York.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
Supreme Judicial Court.

BEFORE JUDGE BARRows.
Dwight g. Parker VS.. Portland Publishing Com
pany. Verdict for plaintiff for $4,000. Defendant
filed exceptions and motion to set aside the verdict.
A. A. Strout-S. G. Andrews for plaintiff.
It. B. Reed for defendant.
George W. Larrabee VS.. Seward P. Grant. Bill in
equity to compel defendant to convey certain lot of
land known as the "Wilson lot, to plaintiff, Evil
dence closed.
Howard q Cleaves for plaintiff.
Hal for defendant.
Court adjourned till Friday 10 a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
A Islander Refuted.

1t is we'll known that the eastern city stage is
the dramatic inspiration of the country and
western stage, but it is not SO we'll known in
what way the happy thoughts and striking
stage effects find their way to the theatres
which cannot command original ability of q
profitable grade. Mr.. Stephen Fiske of
Days Fifth-avenue theatre, in an open letter
exposes the criminal methods frequently
employed to obtain popular plays. Organized
New York, Chicago and Portland, Me-. which
have their regular advertising organ, and as
soon as a successful play is produced at New
York theatre they advertise for stolen copies
or announce that they have stolen copies to sell.
In Chicago, every new piece produced by q
New York accompany is stolen in the theatre.
The Portland theatre, Mr.. Fiske states, had be-
come infamous for this theatrical thevery, and
plays were stolen there for reproduction in
Canada. 1t became 80 bad that no first. class
company would 60 there. When . hew
manager-a woman-took charge of the theatre,
better things were promised, but Mr., Fiske
declares that he has received a circular from
her agent asking for an engagement in New
York, and stating, as her special plays, two of
which had been stolen from Mr.. DAILY. If
publicity will stop this system OF plumber, then
exposure should be made of every case where
there is no doubt of the theft If not, then
there should be an appeal to the courts
Property in plays is valuable. popular play
from the field when a stolen copy has been
produced on a stage before he can reach it. OF
course production gives chance for short
hand writer to take it down, and unless the
courts are favorable to the owner, he will proba-
bly, suffer seriously. Like q hotel keeper, q
play-owner is liable to plumber FROM sharpers
without money or honor.-Boston advertiser.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

"Where can traveller be sure to find what
he needs in the way of comfort?' cat the
WINDSOR" "Where is it to be found?" "On
Fifth avenue, between Forty-sixth and Forty
seventh streets, New York. SIS it cen. rally
located?' ut is within an easy walk of ten
minutes to the Central park Zines of coaches pass
the door every few minutes; back of it are the
Fourth avenue passenger cars, which carry you
for few cents to the business centre of the
city, or the upper part Of the Island into the
broad fields. 1t is but three minutes walk to
the Grand Central depot, at Forty-second
street. 1t is the best hotel in the world"
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

Mr.. EDIroR:-I noticed the above article in
the Boston Advertiser Of to day rejecting upon
Miss Fanny Marsh to the effect that she
through her agent had announced in her cir
cular two plays that were stolen from Mr..
DAILY. Such is not the fact All plays that
she has produced or announced to produce she
believed she had perfect right so to do, and
has always paid authors fees with pleasure,
and has no wish to evade the payment of any
just claim.
Anything done in her theatre previous to her
management she is not responsible for.
Yours very respectfully,
GEO. L. FENDER,
Manager Fanny Marsh's Theatre
Portland Anril 25 1877
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE
BY AUCTION.

I'm WEDNESDAY, May I'd, at o'clock p. M,
" we shall sell the following desirable property,
viz: The q story House, corner Bramhan St., and
Western Promenade, containing 10 rooms and large
attic, ample closets, clothes presses gas, brick els
some trees and sbrubbery. The lot contains about
1880 square feet of land enclosed with substantial
stone and iron fence.
The q story House, No. Western Promenade,
containing 10 and large attic, ample closets
gas, sebago furnace and cemented cellar Also good
Stable and Carriage House. Lot contains about
400 square feet.
Also, lot of land adjoining above property being
fenced by stone and iron fence. On this lot are fruit
trees, Shrubbery, &c.
This property is among the most attractive in the
City. presenting from the Western Promenade one of
the finest views to be found in the State The build
ings are in splendid condition Terms easy, and
made known at time of sale. Owner changing bust
ness and leaving the city.
F.O. BAILEY q CO., Aucfioueers.
amos
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.


Geo. Muir. the iex-soldier who entered Mr..
has been sent to the Insane Hospital,
The steam mill of the Kennebec Land and
Lumber Go, in Augusta will start up about The
Goth of May.
LINCOLN COUNTY
The house of Patrick Crowley in Whitefeld
was burned Friday night, in the absence of the
the loss.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Mr.. Eben Hilton of North Anson, aged Sc,
died very suddenly Monday night of last week.
The house of Charles Boston in Lexington,
was robbed last Tuesday evening in the absence
of the family, of 800 worth of jewelry,a pocket
book in which there we're no valuables, and a
small t.unk containing nothing more valuable
than deeds and receipts.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Shipbuilding at Harrington is dull S. W..
Nash & Son have vessel on the stocks and
expect to put the deck iu, but at present do
not expect to finish it this year. Present out
look is that no other building will be done this
season.
Otis Plummer's house in Harrington, was
burned April Is. Loss $500; insurance $500.
A company composed of gentlemen from New
York, Salem and Ellsworth are thinking of
building an establishment at East Machias for
the manufacture of extract of sweet fern. Four
gentlemen visited East Machias last Tuesday
A meeting of citizens was held and the prospect
canvassed. Outside parties are pledged to SUBJ
scribe $4,000 if the citizens will add $4,000.
There is but little doubt that the latter amount
will be raised as $1,000 have already been sub
scribed.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
Extensive Sale of Timber Lands.

DY virtue of a license from the Judge of Probate
ID of Oxford county, Maine, 1 shall sell at pub
lie auction at the Andrews House at So, Paris, in
Oxford County, ON TUESDAY May list, at II A. NJ,
the following lands in Oxford county, belonging to
the estate OF David Bufum, late OF Salem Mass, to
wit: All that part of Andover West Surplus of which
said Butfum died possessed, containing about 5000
acres, more or less, much Of it timbered. Said Sur
plus is delineated on the map Of Oxford county.
Also the Bousley farm, called, in the towns of An
dover and Rexbury, containing about 600 acres on
which there is valuable water privilege. Written
and sealed bids for each both of said tracts will be
received by Alvah Black Esq, at his Office in Paris,
Me- which will be opened at the time of sale above
named and the highest bidder will then be an
delivery of deed AM bank note Tor balance, with
such indorsers satisfactory TO me, payable in
four months, interest added. If said bids are not
satisfactory the right to decline them, and
of farther notice and sale.
DOLLY BUFFUM, Exeeutrix.
ap6 d&w3w
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

THE cleansing and healing properties of
common tar are all found in the "Forest Tar
preparations. ap21d1w
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 20.
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY
Uui,ed states District Court.

BEFORE JUDGE sHEPLEY.
wEDNEsDAY.-United States by indictment VS..
VIM Case, for breaking into the post-oface at West
Gardiner with intent to steal therefrom Pleads
guilty and is sentenced to imprisonment for two
years at hard labor in Augusta Jail.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

Door. EDWARDS will be at office, 4O4 Con-
gress street, Friday and Saturday, April q and
% anr25 2t*
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

A FULL line shawls. wooden and cashmere, at
great bargains, at P. M. Frost's. apr26 2t
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

when the Centennial Commission awarded it
the medal and diploma.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-26

BLACK Silk for suits aud garments, unsur.
passed for quality and prices, very low at P. M
FrOsts, apr25 2t