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The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
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Is the strike constitutional? That's what
people want TO know.
A large and very pleasant party attended the
Grand Army masquerade ball last evening
There will be union gospel temperance and
revival meeting at Allen Mission this evening.
Capt. Smith of the Peruvian says he saw the
city fifty miles out to sea yesterday morning.
The state Grange of Husbandry are soon to
open large wholesale store in this CITY,
The directors of the Maine State Grange are
holding meeting in this city.
Twenty-eght cars loaded with cheese, to be
shipped to Europe came over the Grand Trunk
yesterday.
A man in this city has become convert to
the theory that blue glass is very healthful, and
has painted his whiskey tumbler OF that hue
Belfast Journal.
The literary exercises to be given Saturday
forenoon at the High School by the boys of the
class of IT, promises to be very good indeed.
Friends are kindly invited.
j. L. Elder, ESQ, lectured last evening in the
West End free course, at Reeds Hall, on eng
lish Literature" The next lecture in the
course will be delivered on Thursday evening
next, by 81. M. Sylvester, Esq, on CLAW"
Why not refer the strike to joint commits
sion, seven engineers, seven railway directors,
and the fifteenth commissioner newspaper
man? The newspaper men are the only impair
tisl spectators of the controversy.
MIR. Robert Sinnett, who lives on Cumberland
street, while at the Boston & Maine station
Wednesday afternoon, waiting to see the D.
m. train leave, was accidentally pushed OIL the
platform by the crowd, and horse which back
ed at that moment, stepped on his foot crush
ing it badly.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
CITY AEEAIRS.

A special meeting Of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen was held last evening to hear
the objections to the assessments on sewers
built the past year. After full discussion of
the assessments the matter was deferred for
action to a future meeting of the Board.
A petition from the Boston aud Maine ask
ing for the appointment of special policemen to
guard the property of the company during the
present strike, was presented to the Board.
The Mayor appointed and the Board confirmed
the following men as special policemen to be
paid by the company: Fernald Libby, Mel
vile G. Sterling, T. j. Murphy, Jonathan Me-
serve, George r. Tuttle, William f. Batchel-
der, Charles B. Place, William McKenney, r.
B. Whitcomb, Charles 81. Brewer, Edward L.
Baker, and A. j. Davis.
John Crowsn petitioned for permission to
build wooden building on Cumberland
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

PORTLAND TEMPERANCE LADIES AID So
cIETY.-At the regular meeting of the Society,
held yesterday afternoon, the following officers
were elected and duly installed President,
Mrs S. f. Pearson; Vice Presidents, Mrs hose
Seavey and Mrs Seward Frank; Treasurer,
Miss Emma Randall; Secretary, Miss Alice
Storer; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Chas. Low
cry; Chaplain. Mrs. T. Homestead. The So
ciety is now in very prosperous condition, and
is doing noble work in assisting poor fallen
humanity, who are striving to overcome the
habits of intemperance, in leading higher and
better lives. They are soon to hold fair for
the purpose of helping the Reform Club to
secure a suitable place to hold their meetings,
and the hearty cooperation of our citizens in
this effort is hoped for.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

be glad of chance to take an engine at sixty
five dollars month, and run it 120 miles day,
and think themselves well off They are out OF
work and are actually suffering. The day that
locomotive engineer was great hero mas gone
by, and as for being skilled mechanics. very few
OF you are. Not one-half of the engineers on
any road can set an eccentric unless 1t has been
marked. When you break down all you have
to do is to dlsconnect your engine, So 1t can DE
towed to the shop, and you probably run extra
until it comes out. Very true, we sometimes
read OF the brave engineer, but self-preserva-
ton is the first law of nature. and in nine cases
out OF ten 1t is only obedience to his animal in
stinct.
do not wish to be understood as running
the profession down. 1t is noble one, and en-
aoles many man to earn a comfortable living,
who otherwise would never rise above day
laoorer. This is the rule, of course there are
exceptions to it. | know of engineers that on
or OFT their engines would be an ornament to
any society, but you never hear of such men
joining strike And they are soon found out
by the officials, and are generally appreciated.
l know of several of these men who are master
mechanics of good roads, and fill the position
with credit. There is one thing sure, corpora
tions have the right to pay such wages they
deem proper, and If you do not like ityou are
at liberty 10 say so aud quit But you have no
right to interfere with the men who take your
place Isometimes have the impression that lam
worth more to my employers than they pay me
but d. not know where to get more, and uu-
til | do 1 shall cling TO what have as long as
L can, and advise you all to do the same.
LOGANSPoRT.
The Boston Post Suggestion.
England has opened new field for female
effort by employing ladies in railway stations
as ticket sellers There is nothing in the ma
ture of the occupation to prevent women from
performing its duties properly. 1t is certainly
simpler than teegraphy, which they do we'll,
and perhaps if the scenes of the past few days
upon some of our roads are to be frequently
enacted, it will be policy not only to employ
the fair sex to sell he tickets, but also TO run
the engines.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
SCARCITY OF MONEY.

There is no doubt but the present condition of all
kinds of business and industry is earfuy depressed
and it behooves every family to look carefully to
their expenses. Winter is coming on when children
are liable to Group, Whoopng Cough, etc. Coughs
and Colds will prevail everywhere, and Consumption
with other throat and lung Diseases will carry off
many.-rhese diseases should not be neglected.
Doctors bills are expensive, and we would advise
our people to use BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP, 1t
never has failed One bottle at rs cents will keep your
whole family well during the winter, Two doses will
relieve any. case, Sold in all towns in the United
States. and by your Druggist.
SEQ d1yeom
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

From G. w. Thomas of Brattleboro', Vt.
"For ten or twelve years past 1 have been
troubled much of the time with catarrb, which
has kept up continual irritation of the throat
and lungs, attended with severe cough. Dur
ing this time L have tried many of the popular
remedies of the day without the least benefit.
The past winter L commenced the use of DR..
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, the benefi-
clal effects of which have been very great, as
after having used three bottles 1 find myself
entirely cured of my disease The Balsam has
also been used in severe case of asthma and
cough which came within my observation,
which yielded at once to the remedy. L recon-
mend its use to the afflicted generally
so cents and 81 bottle Sold by all drug
gIsts fec12eOdS5W1W
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
Superior Court.

FEBRUARY CIVIL TERM. 1s77-sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
THURsDAY.-In the case Of William S. Elder
against Daniel c. Emery, an action upon promis-
sorry note for one hundred dollars in which the de-
fence was payment, the jury rendered verdict for
the defendant
Swasey g. Son for plaintiff
Butler q Libby for defendant.
Groy ernor Dunn VS.. f. G. Andrews Action of
trespass to recover damages for entertaining plain
ts premises, No. 100 Center street, and putting his
furniture into the street. Evidence for plaintiff out.
Cobb for plaintiff.
Butler &, Libby for defendant,
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

OATS AND BARLEY.-S. B. Beckett, Secreta-
ry of the Portland Horticultural Society, has
received from the Agricultural Department at
Washington sundry quart packages of i'm port
ed s'White Dutch Oats and "Chevalier Bar
ley" which will be given to such farmers as
will give them trial, by calling on him or
Samuel Rolfe, Treasurer, corner of Congress
and Chestnut streets.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

REFORM CLUB.-The club held large and
enthusiastic meeting last evening in Advent
Hall. Spirited addresses were made by large
number OF reform brothers, also by Rev. Theo.
Needham, which were listened to by very at
tentive audience The pledge was presented at
the close of the meeting and number of sig
natures were obtained
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE INDIA STREET
CHURCHILL very pleasing entertainment was
given by the members OF the Mountfort street
church, in the vestry of the India street church
last evening, consisting Of singing, reading,
&C.. All the parts were well taken, and quite
sum was netted for the benefit Of Rev. Mr..
Wright.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

STEAMER ARRIvAL.-The Allan mail steam
er Peruvian, Capt Smith, from Liverpool the
1st inst. and Halifax 18th, arrived here yester-
day noon, with 10 cabin and 20 steerage passen-
gers. The purser, j. Sampson, brings late files
of English papers.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Naples-Lot of land containing one acre
with the buildings thereon from Watson Chute
to Nancy Lakn
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

ADAMsoN's Botanic Cough Balsom has gain
ed a reputation which places 1t in the front
ranks of curative agents. 1t has been in the
market about four years. 1t is now recon-
mended by the best physicians because it cures
every time. Price So cents. feb12eod1w
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

A PURE, safe and strictly vegetable medicines
OF extraordinary curative properties, is DR.
BULLOCK'S KIDNEY REMEDY, NE
PHRErICUM. Brights Disease, Kidney,
BLADDER aud Glanduiar complaints, DlabeGes,
Gravel, Suppression and Incontinence of Urine,
Female irregularities, &c, are relieved at once
by its use.
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The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Lace Novelties F.!

We shall open today in our Lace Department the
following new and desirable goods:
Seventy Fire different patterns of "Cdchmire,"
"Flemish Point" and Hand Embroidered Brussels
Lace Scarfs, comprising the line of samples used by
European agent who has been taking orders Of
New York Importers. Buying as we did, enables us
to offer larger assortment and at less prices than
dealers in larger cities.
"Complete assortment of Guipure and "Cach-
n,ire'' Webb Laces with edges to match for making
searfs.
an Elegant line of the new ffinged Black Lace
Wells, new Ruches. &c. We are determined to make
our Lace Department a prominent feature of our
business and shall otter Novelties fast as they ap-
pear.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

CoRREoTIoN.-An error occurred in the state
ment of the Maine Savings Bank published
Yesterday by which the market value Of the
b nos held by the Bank as placed at ST.
100 e35 instead of $2,16O,935, which it really
~
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

FALMoUTu.--Mr. W. G. W. Purington of
Pleasant Hill, will launch his new brig as soon
as the river gets clear of ice. His son is going
master. Mr.. Purngton has had large expert
ence in ship building, and all wish him success.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
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To ALL who wish to see the most of New
York while visiting that city, the St. Nicholas
Hotel offers the best facilities. 1t possesses swift
and varied means of communication with every
point of interest, either in connection with busi-
ness or pleasure.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
THURspAY.-EmmaJ johnson. Intoxication. Z
days.
James johnson. Intoxication. Discharged
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

CHApPED hands are cured, every time, by
using the Forest Tar Soap
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

HAVE your Wringing Machine Rolls re-cov-
cred at Halps Rubber Store, PIG Middle street.
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The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

PATRIOTIC ORDER Sons OF AMERIoA-Camps No
Plum street. NO on Tuesday evening; No. on
Wednesday evening: No on Monday evening; No
at School House, turner's islanu, cape EuZaDeth,
Friday Evening.
BoswoRTH Posi- G. A. R.-Meeting every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner OF Congress and
Casc0 streets.
quarters in Printers Exchange, "a floor, Exchange
street. Open day and evening Business meeting
every Monday evening at y O'Clock.
Young MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCIATIoN-Corne
Congress and Casco Streets. Every evening.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. 10
Second Saturday OF each month.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY Observation-Disclosures
Block. Second Monday in each month. Delivery
of books dai y, 2 to 9, day and evening.
PAYsoN LIBRARY SoCIETy-Meetings every
MONDAY evening, Browns Block, cor Brown and
Congress streets, at u O'Clock.
PORTLAND INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
In City Building. Open and free 10 all from 10 to
and Z to g.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Thurs
day in each month.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Bramhall Lodge, No. g.
Thursday evenings; MuDjoy Lodge, No 6, Monday
evenings; Pine Tree, No. II, Friday evenings, at
their Hall, Clapp's Block, Market Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
meets every Friday evening, at Arcana Hall, at u
O'clock
PORTLAND FRATERNITY No. 81 Free St. Block.
Every evening.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF Coon, TEMpLARs-
Arcana Monday; Mission, Wednesday, Williams
Block Congress street; Mystic, Thursday, at Sons
Of Temperance Hall, Congress Hall; Iron Clad
Thursday, at West End.
At thei library room, City Hall, the first and
third Monday evenings OF each month.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
A mad dog was killed in Somerset Mills last
WALDO COUNTY.

MERRY, the halter, has just received large
invoice of Spring Hats. 237 Middle street.
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The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT.

The regular meetings of the City Council take
place the first Monday evening Of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday
evening of each month.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
NIL, A.-Last Entertainment.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Merry-The Halter.
NEW ADVERTIS EMENTS.
Lace Nove'ties-Owen, Moore & Bailey.
Board Wanted.
Wanted-ro sell.
Wanted Good Capable Girl.
Rare Chance-Wm G. Beckett.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
WINTER RESORT.

CONSERVATIVES, TAKE NoTICE.-Every moment
of delay makes your cure more hopeless, and much
depends on the judicious choice Of a remedy. The
amount of testimony in favor of Dr. Schenck's Pull
monte Syrup, as cure for consumption, far exceeds
all that can be brought to support the pretesons of
any other medicine. See DR.. Scheuck's Almanac,
containing the certificates of many persons of the
highest responsibility, who have been restored to
health, after being pronounced incurable by physi-
clans of acknowledged ability. Schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup alone has cured many as these evidences will
will show; but the is often promoted by the
ployment of two other remedies which Dr. Schenck
provides for the purpose These additional remedies
are schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills.
By the timely use Of these medicines according to
directions, Dr. Schenck certifes that most any case
of Consumption may be cured.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal office
Cor, Sixth and Arch Sts, Philadelphia, every Mon
day, where all letters for advice must be addressed
fe1 deod&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

house is incorrect. The gentleman, though in
stratened circumstances, is not in the poor
house, but at the residence Of a friend.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
AT regular meeting of Triumph Lodge, No.
so, l. o Of G. T., of Pownal, held Saturday
Installed: D. L. Toothaker, W Q. T.; Ella
Small, W. V. L.; Jason A. Small, W S; G. B.
Jordan, w. E. s.; E. L. futile, W. T; G. W.
Merrill, W. @; Abbe j. Warren, w. M; Al
, ice Gross, IS ": L 6 &c. f. Knight, W Q. G.;
FL. S VIM. E. Knight, P. W. G. T.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
There were twenty.eight divorces granted at
the rece ut term of the Supreme Judicial Court
in Augusta, tweoty on petition OF the wife and
eight on petition OF the husband.
LINCOLN COUNTY
The highway robbery on the Wiscasset road
is now reported with variation of circumStan-
ces. The alleged victim was going to see his
lady love, as stated The $125 of which he was
said to have been robbed, is now reported to
have been 125 cents, the whole of which was
left in his pocket. As to the seizure of his
horse and the assault made upon him, there is
no telling anything about it. The officers are
utterly unable to find the slightest trace of
where it could have occurred, notwithstan ding
the very soft condition of the SNOW at the time,
and they have their own opinion of the W hole
story.-Bath Times
PENOBsCOT COUNTY.
The Grand Jury at Bangor has reported the
following Indictments Morris A. SadGler was
indicted three times for burglary, three times
for compound larceny, and upon arraignment
plead guilty. Rufus A. Damons was indicted
once for burglary, and plead not guilty; once
for compound larceny, and plead guilty. Frank
A. Warren was indicted for forgery; plead not
guilty. James AlcoOn was indicted twice for
robbery; plead not guilty. James McCurrey
alias James Gallagher, was indicted for LARGE.
ny; not arraigned. Stowell S. Spratt was in
dlcted tor arson; not arraigned Henry Ham
mond was indicted for compound larceny; plea
guilty. VIM. Morse was indicted for assault
with intent to rape; not arraigned. Charles
Russell, malicious mischief; plea guilty. Geo.
II. Savage. compound larceny; plea snot guilty.
James McCord alias John Burns twice for
larceny; plea not guilty. Ora Mcfarland. as
sault; not arraigned. Geo. Smith and Emily
Perkins, adultery; plea not guilty. Patrick
Mahoney, larceny; not arraigned. Geo. w.
Smith, twice for compound larceny; plea not
guilty. Thomas c. Brown and Julia Hodgdon,
lewd and lascivious co-habitng; plea not gull
ty. There were also fifty eight liquor indict-
ments and one Indictment for pgamy.
SOMERSET CoGNTY.
A mad dog was killed in Somerset Mills last
week.
WALDO COUNTY.
The barkentne John c. Smith of Belfast
recently made the passage between Mobile and
Havre in q days, SAID to be the quickest time
ever made between the two ports
Nine tramps were arrested in Prospect last
Saturday and brought to Belfast.
Croxford who was $50 severely beaten last
week is recovering. The assault took place in
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
STATE NEWS.
ANpRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

The Lewiston Journal learns that the report
that former we'll known citizen of Andres
coggin county is sick in Massachusetts poor
house is incorrect. The gentleman, though in
stratened circumstances, is not i'll the poor Z.
house, but at the residence of friend
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
MASONIC.

III MuSONtc nut, NO. 90 ETcHOhge street,
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Land Marx, first Wednes-
day Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs- Greenleaf R. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, R A. c., third Monday.
CouNCIL-Portland c. R. s. s. Masters, second
Monday.
CoMMANDERIEs OF K. T.-Portland, fourth Nom
day; st. Albans second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council, Wednesday p. M; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
Masonic RELIEF AssoCIATIoN-Fourth Wednes-
day in every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION.
Second and fourth Tuesday Of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES,
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUNCIL-Portland Council P. of j. second Fri
day.
CHApTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H.,
third Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-M Maine Consistory, S. P. R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16

At Odd BellowS' Hall. Harrington Block, Congress
Street
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in
the month.
LoDGEs-Maine. on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Lgonia, on Friday
evenings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., Of
R., second and fourth Saturday.
ENcAMPMENT- Machigonne, first and third We'd
nesday eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland, first and third Friday.
BENEFIT AssoCIATIoN-boaIdo of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets first Monday evening Of January, April July
and October.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-16
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At Tenplars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNCIL-Maine, first and third Monday in each
month.
TEMpLE-Forest City. No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-06-28
LeOna Items.

Died on the 18th inst, Mrs. Peterson. She leaves
n family of eight small children to mourn her.
Also, on the 10Th, Mrs VIM Jenicke, aged 40 years.
after an illness lasting nearly year. husband
and large family left in bereavement The SYM
pathy of the entire people with the bereaved rela
tives.
While Mr.. Gatchell was painting his house, the
ladder upon which he standing slipped, precipi
tating him distance of about twelve feet. severe
~ sprained ankle, together with a general shaking
up, was the result.
The Sunday school concert was largely attended,
and passed off with the usual success.
Mr. and Mrs. b. F. McCray of Severance, spent tho
Sabbath at Mr.. Nisbet's
Mr.. Kelso, who is experimenting the grasslopper
campaign in this District, reports good success and
that they getting away with large numbers of the
little pests There is doubt that if the people gen.
orally would make fight, and do their best toward
determination instead Of sitting round and talking
about n visitation of God, would soon master tho
plague. We once in q while find q man who argues
that God sent them rs . punishment To such VIC
say, that We don't want anything to do with that
kind of God.
We learn that Severance is not to be outdone in the
way of Fourth of July celebration, and that prepa'
rations in progress for roasting two ox-wholes
We learn that there is to be basket meeting the
Baptist society in Bertwelrs grove. the Fourth.
Spect they will kill the prodiga the calf has como
| home.
Ifnothing happens, We shall be able to give your
readers real nice ofnews after
| the order Of the fellow down your way.
John X, sometimes called doc, Last Saturday
went down 10 Norway, to crate at Sam McCrays pic
mic. Speakers must be scarce down there-asat you
| think 50, Mr.. Editorl
What concerns moro, now, than the war in Eu-
rope, is watching the process Of scalping brother
Editor.
A gentleman of this place has q photograph Of .
Buddhist priest of Siam, Asia He 1.-THE priestl Ia
beauty. LESS
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-06-28

II certain store in Northern Kansas has dunn
my standing near the counter, dressed up in ladys
full rig, to display the goods. smart young man
about town in the habit of going into the store,
where few Of his cronies were and, walking up be-
hind the figure clasp his around it, whieker, and
make sundry other uncouth noises One day, the fig
ure had been removed to another position; but smary
came along, and seeing form occupying the usual
place, stepped up, and commenced his usual perform
ance, when he was astounded by the supposed dummy
turning upon him. uttering a scream, and exclaimng
"You dirty puppy! What do You mean by insulting
me in this way!" He didn't stop to see how the
crowd enjoyed his fun.