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The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
GNrbum.

Mrs. Hunt of Indiana gave an excellent tem-
perance lecture in the Methodist church in
Gorham, Monday evening, to a crowded audi
ence. Her strong common sense way of put
ting things makes her dlscourses very attract
i've and cannot fail of accomplishing much
good. The large congregation present ap-
peared deeply interested as they listened to her
earnest and burning words for the noble cause
which she represents.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

COMPLETED CoNTRACT,-The wall contract
ed for on Fore street near the Portland Co. has
been completed by Gardiner Dyer & 70 at the
cost of $9,799 30. 1t IS 1856 feet long and from
II to IS feet high, containing 2,675 cubic yards
The masonry of heavy ledge, laid dry with
thorough bond-as it is called. Stones of II
cubic yards in size are frequent in the work,
more than half of them being headers, making
more than one-third of the thickness of the
wall, and many extending clear through to-
wards the top where the thickness is six feet
The top width proper is foul feet. A heavy
granite coping extends the whole length Of thu
wall.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

RECEIVER OF THE ROCHESTER, RoAD.--Agree-
able to the expressed desire of all parties in
terested, Judge Peters appointed Hon. George
Z. Wescott receiver of the Rochester road. Mr..
Wescott furnished the required bonds and yes
terday took formal possession of the road.
There will be no change whatever in the affairs
of the road
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

MUSIC HALL.-Stetson's combination from
the Howard is to appear at Music Hall tonor-
row afternoon and evening. The company is
large and the bill provided is an attractive one
and is sure to draw full houses Mafit, the
pantomimst and host of others are in the
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

P. O. S. OF AT regular meeting of the
Forest City Commandery No. 16, P. O. S. of
A., held last evening, the following officers
were installed by National State Commander
G. N. E. Kimban:
Past Communicative. P. Osborn.
Commander-Charles H. Merrill
Lieut.. Commander-A. L. browns.
Scrbe-William H. Murch.
Passer-Samuel d. Ring,
Rector-J. E. Newman.
Inspector-F. j. Deland.
Guard-Byron c. Dean
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

To SPEND $4,000 fifty years ago in building a
hotel was unusual. The same sum is now spent
yearly in simply maintaining theIperfect condi-
ton of the st. Nicholas Hotel, New York, and
in providing the guests with every possible
means of pleasure.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
Municipal COurl.

BEFoREfJU KNIGHT.
THURsDAY.-Margaret Bennett. Malicious mis-
chief Ordered to recognize to State with sureties in
sum of 5000.
James Geehan. Vagabond Thirty days. COM
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

The spring term of the Limington high
school commences Monday Feb. II, and con-
tnues II weeks, under the charge of J. Ell.
Pillsbury, A. NJ, assisted by Miss Emma M.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

WE have large stock of Black Silks pur-
chased before the advance which we will sell
at old prices. RINEs BROS.
jan25 diff
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

AccIDENTs.-Mr William Hilman slipped
on Green street yesterday and injured his back
severely.
Mr.. Andrews of Turner'S Island, Cape Eliz-
breaking his leg near the ankle.
Mr.. Fairfield of Boston, agent for Fair
banks scales, fell on the slippery sidewalk in
front of the Park street block, Wednesday
night, and his arm and head were seriously in
jured.
Joseph Baker was throwr from his hook and
ladder truck while running to the fire yester-
day morning, but escaped with severe shak-
ing uD
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
A Case of Consumption

RINEs BROS. have just received a good as
sortment of beautiful Black Dress Goods in new
and very desirable styles jan25eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

SCHOOL COMMITTEE regular monthly
meeting of the School Committee was held yes
terday afternoon. After transactlng quite an
amount of routine business the following order
was passed:
Ordered, That pupils from families having
had the scarlet fever or other contagious dis
ease be excluded from the public schools until
four weeks from the convalescence OF the last
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

HoARsENEss and sore, dry throat are cured
by the use of "Forest Tar Troches.'' in27d1w
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
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., 1877-02-02
Personal.

George Clifford, Esq.,, of Vassalboro, sailed
for England Saturday as messenger of the
Treasury to carry bonds to the syndicate,
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

PREsENTATIoN.-Last evening number of
the boarders at the City Hotel gathered in the
parlor and word was sent to Mr.. Carpenter, the
head clerk of tie house, who has recently been
married, that the presence of himself and wife
was desired They soon appeared on the scene
and after few moments of social chat Mr.. A.
L. Dennison, in behalf of the boarders of the
house, presented the couple with an elegant
silver service The presentation was made in a
few well chosen words and took Mr.. Carpenter
by complete surprise. He recovered himself,
however, sufficiently to thank the company
briefly. The gift was from the establishment
of A. Il. Atwood in Market Square, and was of
the very best pattern. 1t reflects great credit
upon Portland manufacturers. Besides the
fine finish, the following inscription was upon
it:
Presented to
MR.. and MRS. CARPENTER,
from their friends in the City Hotel.
Portland, Me-, February 1st 1917
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

SIGNAL SERVICE REPoRT.-Sergeant Boyd
in charge of the Portland station of the u S.
Signal Service, furnishes the following report
for the month of January:
Highest barometer, so 81 on 18th.
Lowest barometer, .94 on 7th.
Monthly range barometer 1.67.
Highest temperature 40 deg, 9Th.
Lowest thermometer, deg ,26th.
Monthly range of temperature. SO deg.
Greatest daily range oftemperature 80 deg on Goth.
Mean of maximum temperatures 28.
Mean of minimum temperatures IL.
Mean daily range of temperatures, IL.
Total rain fall, or melted snow 2.65 inches.
Prevailing wind, West
Total number of miles travelled, 1894
Maximum Selocty of wind, 81 miles per hour, on
the oath.
Number of cloudy days, other than those on which
rain fell, 2.
Number of days on which rain or snow fell 10.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
Business Opportunity.
Caution.

a LII persons are hereby notified not to pay any
"A money to one Glendy Moody on my account Or
on his account, shall hold them strictly account
able to me from this date. Glendy Moody to the
contrary Notwithstanding. G. E. ALLEN.
Falmouth, Jan, 81, 1877. jan31d3t*
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
At Masonic Hall. No. SO Erchdnge Street.

At Masonic Hall. No. SO Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday,; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR R. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNCIL-Portland c. r. & S. Masters, second
Monday.
CoMMANDERIEs OF X. T.-Portland, fourth Mon.
day; st. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council Wednesday p. NJ; 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-Maine Consistory S. P. R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
1. O. o. f

I, q.
1T Odd FeIlo,cS' Hall, Harrington Block, Congress
Street.
LoDGEs-Maine. on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Ligonia, ON Friday
evenings; Beacon on Tuesday evenings; Ivy, D., Of
r., second and fourth Saturday.
ENoAMPMENT- Machigonne, first and third We'd
nesday Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland, first and third Friday.
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in
the month.
BENEFIT AssocIATIoN-Board of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets first Monday evening of January, April, July
and October.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

LAST day of the sheriff sale of dry goods at
store Of e. T. Eden & Co., No. Free street
block. Bailey & Go. are in hopes to close the
sale tomorrow afternoon The best goods have
been kept back and will now be coming forward
and many bargains are being secured. The
stock remaining embraces elegant Dress Goods
Table Linen, Hosiery Flannels, Sc.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ancient Brotherhood.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Comfort for the Winter-Leavitt g. Davis.
Consumption DR.. Keet.
What any one may See.
Centennial Exposition Dauchy.
Adams House to Let.
Mems Rubber Boots-C. H. Staples & Co,
For Baltimore-J. Nickerson 81 Son.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

ACCIDENT ON THE ICE.-While large
number of sleighs were gliding over the ice on
the driving course yesterday afternoon, the
first accident on the course occurred. A young
horse owned by Mr.. Walter B. Nutter of Cape
Elizabeth and driven by one of his men, bolted
while trotting and plunged into pung stand
ing at one side. There were two ladies and a
man seated in the pung, but the horse did not
touch any Of them. One of the ladies tainted
away, but 20 further damage was done, al
though the horse occupied full half of the
pung for several moments The affair created
great excitement.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
Annual Meeting.
For Rent.

NlHE new, elegant and convenient Cottage, with
II ali the modern improvements. Apply at
aur2isdtf NO. 20 BRACAETT STREET.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At Templars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-Maine, first and third Monday in eacl
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

EXHIBITION of fine pianos at the store of f.
o. Bailey & Co., Exchange street. Vose &
Son are going to give Portland benefit, and to
do SO have sent Bailey & Co. - of their best
Pianos to sell at auction, without reserve.
These instruments have received the highest
award wherever exhibited. In very close
competition at the last state fair held at Lewis.
ton, they received the first premium over all
competitors. The exhibition is today and the
sale tomorrow
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
Notice..

a LII persons are hereby cautioned against harbor
IN ing trusting any of the crew OF British Bark
"Charles Cox" from Hampton Roads, as Captain or
C0nsignees will pay no bills of their contracting.
ja25dtf CHASE, LEAVITT g. 90.
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
Pure Milk for Family Use,

North American Flower Co.,
STORE 444 CONGRESS- STREET,
would respectfully invite public attention to their
fine display OF FLOWERS and PLANTS,
which will be kept constantly on hand and made up
by the well-knowu Florist, JOHN BELL, of
Portland, who will give his special attention to all
orders for Funeral Flowers, Boauets or Floral Deco
rations.
Your patronage is respectfully solicited. no25d3m
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

CARRIERS DELIvERY.-The following shows
the mail matter collected and distributed during
the month of January:
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02
COPARTN ERSHIP.
COMPREHENSIVE.

WE have formed Copartnership for the purpose
w of transacting the Wholesale Drug Business,
and we solicit the patIonag of all who require
anything in our line. Our Stock, consisting of
The Portland daily press., 1877-02-02

OMCe HOufB.
From 500 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from 8 to 10 I'm.
The New York herald., 1877-03-20
WABASH RAILWAY SUITS.

An examination Of the complainant and some OF the
trustees Of the mortgages in the OF Harding
against tho Wabash Railroad Company held yes
terday before United States Commissioner Owen The
suit is brought by Edward J. Harding clerk In the
Office Of Davies, Work, McNamee Hilton, who act
his counsel and the complainant asks that a receiver
be appointed to operate the road and to Its
revenues. Tho examination yesterday developed the
fact that Isaac Sherman, Of this city, and Freeman
Clark. Of Rochester tho real parties who have
stigatcd this suit ana that Mr. Clark sold the bonds
Mr. Harding, who Is a foreigner, that hc might CON-
mence It In the United States Court. Mr. Har-
ding gave his note to Mr.. Clark for tho
bonds, and Julian Davies ono OF tho lawyers, Endorsed
IT, The testimony displayed great difference Of
opinion as to the valuo OF the road and the adequacy
OF the security, Messrs Sherman, Harding and Clark
holding views directly opposite TO those Of Mcssrs. A.
N. White ). H. Jesup and Solon Humphreys; tho for
expressing distrust as to It's abty to pay under
tho funding scheme while tho latter confident of
entire under that plan According the tes-
timony, Messrs. White, Jesup and Humphreys were
apparently familiar with the road and had been IL
many times, while neither Aessrs. Sherman, Clark
or Harding had ever passed over IL at all
The amount OF bonds represented by Mr. Harding
and the other parties named Is about $3.50 900 OF all
classes, OF an aggregate Of $l7 000 600
The other bondboldcrs II Is understood, are signing
protests against the application OF Mr. Harding. The
hearing taxes place IN Milwaukee, Wis, on the 23d
inst, before Judges Drummond and Treat.
The New York herald., 1877-03-20
RAILWAY PASSENGER RATES.

NO ADVANCE AGREED ON YEr-THE NEW YORK
CENTRALs POSITION
On the 18th irst the General Ticket and Passenger
Agents Association OF the United States then in con-
vcnton at ST. Louis, unanimously agreed by resolution
TO advance tho rates OF fares all the trunk railway
lines points in the West The new rates were
ordered to be charged the 18th inst and thon did
take effect far Eastern bound travellers were
concerned. Before the advanced schedule could be
arranged or rather put into force, Western bound
passengers from New York, Mr. Nowal, passenger
agent of the Lake Shore Railroad receded from the
position taken at St Louis and refused further to de-.
mand the higher rates. This action OF Mr.. Nowal IL
Is reported, In obedience TO tho order OF Mr. Will
lam H. Vanderbilt, president Of that road Thus the
reported advance Is not yet In operation; but If an
agreement be made between the New York Central
and The other lines tho contem plated Increase will thcn
at once become general both to and from tho West.
The association that met In ST. Louis regulates tho
passe ngcr fares OF all the trunk lines. the late
session there were present representatives from tho
Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, Eric Michigan
Southern and Michigan Central roads. but mono from
the New York Central The latter, however, brought
certain matters before the Convention through the
presiding officer, and II supposed by all that tho
proposed increased rates would be approved OF by
officers That they are not is surprise and there
fore the old rates will be continued until further
notice, as one limo will not sock higher prices than
another.
The New York herald., 1877-03-20

tains and hgh table lands lBut from Abyssinia south
ward indefinitely. and running generally parallel with
OF from so 10 200 300 miles from the sea- there
il great chain OF mouptains aud drainage from
TO The Equator flows country or 500 miles
into the Nile lost IN intervening deserts But all
this region remains unexplored
Some 400 500 miles and utheast OF the Vic
tora Lake rise the lofty snow crowned crests OF Mount
Kenio B 900 feet Kilmanaro 20 900 feet above the
considerable rivers dow into The Indian
Ocean The western drainage from these lofty
jec.uraiy on the map-arst IN Tho "Lsks Naibash no
outlet" and next, In supposed river from Mount
Kenio, passing through z great lake called Baringo.
nifty miles west OF the Victoria Lake. and thence into
the Ashua River, which empties into tho White
main river Nile, 100 miles above Gondokoro
Next the same great chain OF mountains, between
the ioursh and sixth degrees north latitude have
the sources OF the large river Sobat another Nile rbu
ous rs sources a0a It's course are traced oy guess
how do we know but that in Mount Keno and Mount
Kihmanjaro may be found the ancient gold mines Of
0phir?
On the vest side OF tho Nile we have much to learn
or It's tributaries including the Bahr-eLGazai, and
some afiuents further down the stream coming
in from Soudan. supposing, however, that all this
work on both sides OF the river s accomplished the
s.wHAr Is ALL THIS woRrHw
We answer that within the equatorial rainy belt OF
Africa and that vast extent OF country known as
just they are, want only railroad TO the navigable
Nile or the sea coast 70 gvo the outside world trade
oil many monS OF dollarH The explorer and the mis-
sionary have prepared tho way for the diplomat and
the complete abolition OF the African save traffic.
This work mas 30 far progressed that the railroad
builder may proceed his surveys In England they
talking Of a railway from the mouth Of the Congo
into the rich countries Of the INTERIOR and the Egyptian
Khedivo Is building line into Soudan. Tho heart OF
Africa ID mostly region Of grassy plains and hills,
abounding in CATTLE and capable Of supplying all Europe
with salt beef and leather TO say nothing corn cotton
sugar, cofeo and tobacco In aword tncse African
plorers the pathanders for now markets and new
settlements for the civilized nations Of tho earth, and
this IL The work In which Stanley Is engaged
The New York herald., 1877-03-20
THE MEMPHIS Ell PASO BONDS.

The following information was given to a HERALD
reporter last evening by Mr. William Butler Duncan
concerning the land grant bonds OF the Memphis Ell
Paso and Pacific Railroad The Arm of Duncan, Sber-
Co. have been the custodaus for many years OF
S. 00o OF Memphis I'll Paso bonds, nne-tenihs Of
which have been exchanged for lands located on tho
limo OF the Texas Pacific Railroad. Tho change has
been effected the basis Of 100 acrcs for 81 900 bond
The land is under the control OF the Franco-Texan
Land Company, representing the receiver, and tho
bonds are recoverable into the lands at tho
option OF the holder On the LIST OF Aprii
a dividend will bc paid on tho remaining unchanged
bonds Of he Memphis El Paso and Pacific Railroad by
the In this city, Mr.. John A. q. Gray OF No.
Pine street, the basis OF 800 francs about $60) for
each one thousand.dollar bond The Franco Texan
Land Company organized for the effective manage
mont OF these lands, which comprise 700 600
The exchange OF lands for bonds was made under
arrangements effected by Receiver Gray conformity
with Judge Il. L. Fancher, receiver and trustee Tho
holders OF tho land are principally French people.
The New York herald., 1877-03-20
TESTING STEAM BOILERS.
New YORK, March IS, 1877.

New YORK, March IS, 1877.
To EDITOR OF TIE HERALD:-
sec Ia to-day's paper an article headed 'Steam
Boiler Inspection" and that tho Legislature 10 TO 10
enlightened by the steam Of New York and
Brooklyn. These gentlemen opposed TO having
their boilers tested by what Is called tho hydrostac
pressure tor any other test, suppose II they could
get out OF it for they have got their boilers insured
Why need they care Tor the lives Of the pubcs Il
will not cost them anything II there should DO an ex.
plosion Tor they have got their boilers insured They
cay that the hydrostatc pressure nurcs their boilers
and that the only proper way to test boiler Is 70 tcst
It with the hammer. and that every brace and rivet
can be tested properly in that way. | would like 10
ask these gentlemen how many boilers could be tcstod
In that way! II is well known that twothrds OF the
boilers New York ana Brooklyn are so situated that
II would impossible to reach all OF their parts with
small article as piecc OF sixteenth
inch wrc most OF the boilers are entirely covered
with brick and mason work and small allow
man or boy get into them for the purpose Of
ing them; and IN consequence there other way -
nnd all weak spots than by the hydrosatc pressure
which the government board OF all steam vcGs
scls. ! would ADVISE the Legislature, before passtna
any law. TO look well into this mater, one 01
the most important bills that has before the
House. Every knows what q destruction OF nu-
man lie Is possible by tho explosion Of boilers
and these boilers situated under the sidewalks o{
nearly every street, where thousands Of people are
'" AN OLD. -ExPERIENcED zNaIxxxs.
The New York herald., 1877-03-20

called the police for protection and Il was gwen y
him, but even then the attack did not cease and he
struck by one OF the mob. He turned suddenly
anc shot the man who struck him. and this incident
has served 10 render the feeling between the sets
al. the more bitter and intense. Almost every day
cases OF assault arising out o! the strike come before
the police courts Unonists lie 10 wait lor non
unionists or they meet casually In barrooms, and
Gghts almost never ending
UNION
The Clinton Foundry when running full EMPLOYS
about $50 moulders and as many moro stove mountera
METERS machinists iaborcrs &C. go that strike 70
concern large would nj later period OF the
son be a serious inconvenience The idea with this
lev other establishments. In order 10 protecs
themselves such contingencies. is TO train boys
IN the business. and thus break the power ana in
nuence Of the union.
The New York herald., 1877-03-20
SLEEPING CAR GRIEVANCES.

To THE EDITOR THE HgRALD:-
Permit mo to add another ''wagncr car" outrage for
your "Compaint Book" A lady arriving In this city
by Forest City, on Saturday morning, says that
party played cards for money during tho afternoon and
evening and used proiane language IN tho presence
the ladies and other passengers, and this wit
messed and permitted by the conductor of the also
took possession OF the ladies washroo, and tho
ladies obliged wait for him to finish before they
could use it. One lady attempted to enter and the
door was quickly Shut and struck her over the eye
making quite bruise; and then, after the man came
out the floor wet that mats had TO bo put in
before ladies' could enter TRAVELLER.
The New York herald., 1877-03-20
UNDELIvERED MAILS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Permit a small space in your valuable columns to
state grave cause OF complaint against the manage
ment and delivery Of the mails. left New York eight
months ago special business. Since my stay here
in Missouri City, No. my three brothers in New York
have several letters OF importance
me many newspapers. / have not received out of
ten OF them Since January one brother wrote mo
letters and forwarded sixteen copies of tho
HERALD. got letter out Of the seven, but not
paper. Another brother wrote five letters and sent
several papers, but have not received either letter
or paper from him. Friends Brooklyn have writ
ten me four letters each since New Years Day but
nevor got of them. Now, as am the sufferer,
would like to know who Is TO blame j. SHEA.
The New York herald., 1877-03-20
pEcEIvrNG PASSENGERS.

To THE EDITOR THx hBRALD:-
Asa victim OF the deception in Paris deem II my
duty TO the travelling public to expose the deceit and
imposition practised upon passengers by steamship
agents. In purchasing my passage from Parts to New
York IL was with the explicit understanding that in
any unforeseen cause should previous the
day OF sailing and prevent my departure should have
the privilege to sail tho following steamer In iact
to use the words Of the agent mo respccablc COM
pany refuses to comply with such request" Two
days previous TO the departure OF the steamer
anticipated circumstance rendered my sailing almost
mpractcable, and requested the ful1ment OF
agreement. II was refused. then had the choice of
These the PLAIN iacts, without comment criti-
cism, upon which invite travellers TO pass impartial
judgment. PASSENGER