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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-04-02

BREEDING THAT PAYs.-At the store of
Charles 81. Leighton, at 81 Middle street, can
be seen the carcasses of two pigs which wer
slaughtered when less than six months old,
and weigh 300 and 29S pounds respectively.
They were raised by Mr.. D. Harvey Of
Peacham, Vermont, the we'll known breeder
and dealer in produce, and are cross between
the Berkshire and Chester breeds. Mr. Har-
vey takes great pride in his fine stock, and
these pigs are only specimens of what he has
at his establishment in Peacham. He was the
first to introduce the Vermont gilt edge Jersey
butter, which is in such demand here at pres
emit. Those who enjoy looking at fine plump
looking pork should drop into Mr.. Leighton
and see these specimens of fine Vermont
breeding
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George RiguoId.

This evening George Rignold, the English
actor whom enthusiastic admirers call the
handsomest man in the world, begins a weeks
engagement at Fanny Marsh's Theatre. No
one who has ever seen him in his noble imper-
sonation Of "Henry W. in Shakespeare's play
OF that name, will be inclined to call the praise
OF his admirers extravagant. His character
lzalon IN that drama is one which the specta-
tor would be 10th to forget, for it is enc of the
nhest dramatic pictures ever given on the
stage.
There should be no need during Mr.. Rig
noio's stay here to inform cultivated public
Ike that of Portland that it is the proper thing
10 see him, and that those who absent them
selves are thus depriving themselves of a very
great and only occasionally obtainable pleas
ure. There should be crowded houses on each
night he appears. 1t is not to be believed that
SO remarkable an actor will fail to attract I'M
usually large audiences. With him comes
MISS Maria Brabrook, an actress very highly
spoken OF by competent critics.
Inc play selected for the opening night is
Amos Clark" drama of the Stuart restora-
ton IN England, in which the triumphant Cav
alters and the conquered Roundheads figure.
Its starting point is the devastation wrought
by the notorious Colonel Kirke and his
lambs, and its outcome is the arrest of "John
Clavering' as rebel and murderer The de-
lineatlon of the dark and subtle character OF
Amos Clarke" furnishes the motif of the play,
and IN this character Mr.. Rignold is said to be
very fine. A tender love story runs like gold
en- thread through the dark wool of the play.
The following is the cast:
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SAD DROWNING AcCIDENT.-On Wednesday
evening last sad drowning accident, caused
by the freshet, occurred at Kenduskeag under
the following circumstances: Mr.. Miles of
that place, accompanied by Allen Darlin, his
son and Warren Darlin, were returning from
Bangor with provisions for their families. and
crossed the bridge, but on entering the road on
the other side the team and men were swept
down stream by the rush of water which over
flowed the road. The horses and wagon were
seen several times as they were swept down the
stream. The Darlins' were saved, the older
man by tina boy, sixteen years old, who seized
him by the hair as he was going down for the
third time. Mr.. Miles leaves wife and two
children. The men hal just returned from the
woods and the loss of thu provisions, etc., is
quite heavy one for them. The body of Mr..
Miles was found Friday.
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hFEel 1OuAhkss
Spencer Rogers is building cooper shop for
Granville Jordan on Back Cove.
The ladies of Bosworth Relief Corps 90 t.
Gardiner Friday TO organize a similar society
in that city.
The new police were sworn in Saturday with
the exception of Mr.. Stone, whose case is under
advisement.
The Sunday Times thinks it probable that
the smelling works of the copper mines at
Buehill will be established in this city.
The stone cutting establishment of Joshua T.
Emery was broken into the other night and a
quantity Of tools stolen.
Friday morning Simon S. Mcdonald, an en-.
gineer on the Portland & Ogdensburg road, was
badly crushed while coupling cars at Bartlett,
N. II.
Messrs. Vickery & Leighton have leased the
large and elegant double store in Harrington
block, and will occupy it for their business in a
very short time.
The directors of the Portland Dry Dock met
Saturday afternoon and organized by the cleo
ton Of Jacob Mcclellan as President. Ardon
w. Coombs was appointed Treasurer.
A prowler among the slums of the city says
tudI Ou UUulu SlTeeb tueTo Is d mouse lZXl0 1eeG
with twelve feet posts which is the home of six
men, four women, two dogs three horses and
flock of hens.
If the girls were inclined to rave about Mon
tague who was only pretty little man, what
will they do about Rignold, who is really the
most magnificent looking man now on the
stage?
The Christian Mirror, which has been pub
lished for tho last seventeen months at Lewis
ton IN the office of the Journal, has been solo to
L. P. Warren, ID. D., who has been the editor
of the Mirror during this period, and will be
published hereafter in this city.
A Department of Rolling Stock has been
adopted on the Eastern Railroad. 1t embodies
the maintenance of all engines and cars Mr..
John Thompson has resigned the Office Of
Master of Machinery and Mr.. G. M. Lewis has
been appointed Master of Rolling Stock.
At a meeting of the Portland Light Infantry
Lieut. 81. A. Jackson, Lieut.. c. A. Weston,
Sergt. E. Fl. Pearson, Corp. A. II. Mclean
and Corp. C. S. Murch were appointed a COM
mittee to make arrangements for celebrating
the anniversary. of the company on the 9th of
June next.
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FIRE AT FERRY VILLAGE.-Friday evening
kerosene lamp broke in the house of Mis-. VIM.
Libby at Birthstone Point, and the floor was
set on fire. 1t was thought that the flames
were extinguished, but at O'Clock Saturday
morning the fire, which had been smouldering,
broke out. The family were aroused by the
neighbors, and only saved their furniture down
stairs before the house was consumed. 1t was
pretty one andla half story structure, worth
about $4,000. House and furniture insured for
$500. Mr.. Row Cole did good service is saw
ing the property.
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CHESTNUT STREET CHURCH.

CHESTNUT STREET CHURCH.
The pulpit of this church was surrounded
with memorial wreaths composed of choice
exotics. The front of the desk was adorned
with evergreen looped from the corners. Be-
meath the evergreen was a beautiful wreath in
memory to o. W. and James Hinckly. L.
was composed largely of azaleas and heliotropes
with rose bads and prairie bells in the centre.
The effect from the rear of the church was
very fine. The morning service was holy COM
munion. In the afternoon the pastor, Rev.
Mr. Day, Preached upon the Resurrection, TAX
ing his text from Acts "a; 2l-"Except 1t be
for this one voice that I cried standing among
them touching the resurrection of the dead
am called in question by you this day..
The church was filled with "a large and in
terested audience.
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FALSE IMPRESSION

1t is generally supposed by a certain class of cti
zens, who are not practical experienced that Dys.
pepsia can not invariably be cured bul pleas
ed to say that GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER has never,
to our knowledge failed to Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint in all its forms, such as Sour Stomach,
Costiveness, Sick Headache, papation of the Heart,
low spirits, &C., sc. Out of 10000 dozen bottles
sold last year, not single failure was reported but
thousands Of complimentary letters received from
Druggists of wonderful cures. Three doses wi re-
leve any case. Try it. Sample Bottles 10 cents
Regular Size rs cents. For sale by your Druggists.
sept2O deom1y
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REFORM CLUB MEETINGS.-The club held
gospel temperance meeting yesterday forenoon
in their new Hall, Williams block, which was
well attended. In the evening the Hall was
densely packed and hundreds turned away
Enabled to gain admittance. Earnest and
feeling speeches was made by Mr.. Plunkett of
Yarmouth, Terry of Minot, and eleven MEM
bers of the club, Mrs Frank and number of
the Ladies Aid Society. The pledge was then
presented by the President, S. F. Pearson, in
feeling manner, and twenty-seven signatures
were obtained.
The meeting this noon at store No. 63 Com
mereial street, at 1890 o'clock, will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. j. w. Wilson.
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TEMPERAScE.-The Independent femme,

TEMPERAScE.-The Independent Temper.
ance Union meeting at Congress Hall last eve.
ming was crowded to OVERLOOKING. The presi.
dent, Geo. A. Merry, presided. Very interest.
ing and effective addresses were made by Mr..
VIM. Wetherbee, Mr.. r. 81. Murphy and sew
eral of the other members of the Union. The
solo sung by Mr.. Rugg was finely rendered
The pledge was presented and thrty-six sigma.
lures were obtained.
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SUITS AGAINST THE CrrY.-Dr. Fred. Onim.
by of Saco has sued the city for injuries re-
ceived by falling on State street bridge last
winter. He wants $4,000 damages
Robert Davidson has commenced a snit
against the city in the sum of $4,000 for iniuries
sustained from defect in the sidewalk on
Congress street in front Of Fluent Bloch
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STEAMER NOTES.-The Allan mail steamer
Circassian, Capt. Wylie sailed for Livernool.
saturday afternoon, taking IS cabin and 8
Storage passengers.
Inc fo'ynesan, Capt. Brown, is now due at
Halifax. ga arriving here she will be dis
charged and loaded at once to return Saturday.
Inc steamer now here will lay over until next
week.
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SIGNAL SERVICE acknowledgement Boyd
in charge of the Portland station of the U. S.
Signal Service, furnishes the following report
for the month of March,
Highest barometer, 80 81 on 25th.
xLowest barometer, 29.09 on 9th.
Monthly range barometer LAP.
EHighest temperature 81 deg, on 3lst.
D Lowest thermometer, 10 deg, on 10Th.
sMonthly range of temperature. Al deg.
Greatest daily range of temperature 22deg on It'll.
a Mean of maximum temperatures 49,
(, Mean of minimum temperatures u.
Mean daily range Of temperatures, IL.
ETotal rain fall or melted snow 5.9J inches.
EPrevailng wind North.
Total number of miles travelled, 6,883.
Maximum velocity of wind, "A miles per hour, on
the 9th.
Number of cloudy days, other than those on which
rain fell, 2.
Number of days on which rain or snow fell, 10.
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KN1GHTvILLE.-The Knightville Temperance
Reform Club held very large temperance
meeting yesterday in Sinnott's Hall. The
President Chas. X. Maxwell, presided over the
meeting. Addresses We're made by II. M
Bryant of Lewiston, Messrs. Plunkett of Var
mouth, Sorry of Mlnot Corner, A. j. Chase of
Deering, and Robinson of Ferry Village; also
by Messrs.C. ii. Choate, F. G. Rich, Weatherby
and Merry of Portland, who honored the audi
ence with few remarks. Several signed the
p1adUa
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FEMALE MINsTRELs.-This evening Ida
Cerito's French troupe of female minstrels
Will appear at Music Hall in variety per-
tormance The zeal shown Saturday to secure
seats indicates that there is to be large house.
In fact it is only necessary to call attention to
these entertainments to secure full house.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-04-02

GRAND ARMY HALL.-This evening the
Trowbridge Dramatic Association will re-pro.
duce 'Nelghbor lakewood" with the original
cast Thisswill be given for three evenings
On thursday evening the club will appear in
excellent comedy of Caste and the farce of
1.-THE Yankee Peddler." Those who have seen
this club play will need no assurance that the
pieces will be we'll produced.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-04-02

LIST OF PATENTS bearing date of March 9th,
1877, issued to residents of Maine reported for
the Portland PRESS by Chas E. Foster, Patent
Solicitor Washington, d. c.:
It. b. Swan, Minot-Pump
F. Neddo and f. III Walton, Altor--Lamp
extnguisher.
A. B. Roberts, Brooks-Horse detacher.
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.PENoBSCoT COUNTY.

A MAIL will be sent to Lewiston and Auburn
from Boston and Portland, and one will also
be sent from Lewiston. and Auburn to Port
land and Boston by the Night Train every
night except Sunday, over the Maine Central
Railroad
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in this city the past week was IA from the
following causes: Pneumonia 3; congestion
of the brain 2; Inflammation of the bladder,
accident, old age, dropsy, general debility
scarlet fever, lung fever, iDfantile and unknown,
one each
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From Hon. w. Ii. Jones, of West Dover, vt.
81 have been troubled from my boyhood
with chronic or hereditary lung complaint.
Some years since, early in the winter, I took
cold, which as usual settled into severe cough,
which continued to increase as the season
cough remedies had knowledge of. MY
family physician also prescribed for me, but
experienced no relief. During all this time
was gradually running down, losing flesh and
strength, until my friends as we'll as myself,
became very mach alarmed, thinking 1 should
waste away in consumption. While in Boston,
during the spring following. was induced to
try WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.
After one days trial l was sensible that it was
relieving me; in ten days time my cough had
entirely ceased, and L was soon restored to
health and strength. 1 have ever since kept
the BALsAM in my house, and whenever any
member of my family has cough or cold it
is Immediately restored to. No family should
be without it"
50 cents and 81 a bottle. Sold by all drug
gists. ap2eod&w1w
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CALL at P. M.IFrosrs and buy Turkey Red,
Napkins for IS cents-worth $1-per dozen.
Good bleached Napkins for 70 cents per dozen.
Bleached and brown Damask very cheap Cor.
ner store under Falmouth Hotel.
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BUSINESS CHANGEs.-The following are re-
cent business changes:in the state:
Augusta-Gould & Sewall, stoves, &C., dis !;
now Gould & Barker.
Fairfeld-Fairfield Furniture Co., sold out.
Rockland-Vose & Burpee. painters, dis. /;
now - Burpee
Southport-Cameron & Orne, sgen. store, dis.
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EASTER BALL.-This evening the Irish
American Relief. Association will give their an
nual Easter ball at CltyIHall. There has been
large sale of tickets and the usual rush may
be expected. Chandler will furnish his best
music
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IMPORTANT DECISION.
Prosecution of Liquor Agent Weeks Dis
missed-J udge Knight Overruled.

1t will be recollected that in 1875 during the
administration of Mayor Richardson, lively
controversy arose between the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen, which was Republican,
concerning the election of Liquor Agent The
Board elected Mr.. Weeks, and contended not
withstanding the Mayors refusal to concur
that he was legally qualified to act. The
Mayor held the liquor agent was an officer and
that he must be appointed by him in order to
be legally qualified. Mr.. Reed, who was then
City Solicitor gave it as his opinion that the agen-
cy for the sale of liqours is not an Office but
simply an employment, and that Mr.. Weeks
election by the Board of Alderman was suffi-
Gent without the concurrence of the Mayor.
Mr.. Weeks was prosecuted and Judge Knight
held that the agency was an Office, and that
therefore Mr. Weeks must be appointed by the
Mayor. The case was carried to the Law
Court on exception and the decision has just
been announced. 1t will be seen from the
rescript that Mr.. Reeds view is fully sustained.
STATE V. WILLIAM WEEKS.
Rescript-An agent for the sale of intoxica-
ting liquors is not city or town officer. His
situation is not an office but an employment,
which ceases, if not renewed, at the end of
year. He does not hold over uutll his success
sor is chosen by virtue of sec. %, c. 3, r. s.;
nor is the mode of his appointment provided
by sec q of that chapter, bnt chapter q,
sections 26 and q.
The defendant was regularly and lawfully
employed and appointed by majority of the
Board of Mayor and Aldermen, notwthstand-
ing the non-concurrence and protest of the
Mayor; and this prosecution cannot be main
tanned Judgment for Defendant
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HARPER's BAZAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hall, and ID. Wentworth, 553 Congress, COR
ner of Oak street.
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The large sale of Adamson's Botanic Balsann
is because when once used it becomes a house,
hold remedy. Children like it; it cures their
colds and prevents the Group. Sold every
where at 35 cents. ap2eod1w
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OYsTERs-Plenty Of oysters at Timmons &
Halves just arrived by Schooner Albert
Clearance
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Maine Central Railroad.

TIME attention Of shippers of freight at Portland
4 Is called to the new arrangement of freight
trains on Maine Central r. r. to take effect APRIL
I'd, 1877.
Freight for Lewiston, Auburn, Bangor,
and Belfast received at freight house before 81
r M will be forwarded same day, and will be ready
for early delivery at destination next morning
PAYSON TUCKER, Superintendent.
March 3ist, 1871. ap2dtf
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FRESH arrival of oysters for sale at Messrs.
81. Freeman 8 Co.'S, at 1O1 Federal street.
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Wanted.

r I'VE men and women can make from SO to Sc per
IL day, in very desirable business. A sure op-
portunity is offered for reliable parties with small
capital to secure territory for themselves. This is
bonahde andwill bear closest investigation. Liber
Room F. to Il am. and 2 to 6 pm.
apr3 d3te
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STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEQ COUNTY.

KENNEBEC COUNTY.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Somer-
set Railroad was held at West Waterville
with the Massachusetts r. r. Co. and extend
ing the road. The general opinion was favor
able to the project, but the meeting adjourned
till June without definite action.
.PENoBscoT COUNTY.
1t is estimated that there was wintered in the
booms at Bangor about 1000, 900 feet of logs,
and that there was cut last winter CO. OOO 600
feet, making a stock of 100000 900 feet for the
Penobscot river for 1877.
A Bangor young lady took dose OF eye
wash internally the other day and was saved
only by the prompt application of the stomach
pump.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Edward W. Allen, mulatto residing at
Mount Desert, has sued the Tug Boat Co. of
Calais for $4,000 for injuries received on their
wharf.
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THE EUREKA SPOOL SILK has become a
unirersdZ fdy0rite.
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BUSINESS NoTEs.-To-day the firm of East
man Bros, at their store No. 534 Congress
street. will open fire line of ladies' spring
costumes, consisting of dolmans, talmas and
sacques; also the popular and attractive striped
silk costumes. These are all fine goods, in
fact just such goods as this firm has the
reputation of dealing in, and there is no doubt
but what our lady readers will be well repaid if
they examine them. The stock is large and
offers special inducements to purchasers. In
addition to this stock they have their usual
large stock of seasonable dress goods which
have recently been received for the spring
trade.
Mrs. M. A. Bosworth, the well-known
nillner in Fluent block, has recently greatly
enlarged her quarters by taking an adjoining
store, No. 1893 Congress street, which is con-
nected with the former large store. The whole
makes the largest retail millinery and fancy
goods store in the city. 1t is filed with new
goods and makes very palatial appearance
Mrs Boswor!h has had long experience in the
business, apd she is we'll informed in regard to
what is wanted in this city Her establish
melt is,divded into several departments, each
in charge of competent assistants. glance
at her advertisement to-day will convince the
ladies that she is offering some rare bargains,
and they v III do well to drop in ard examine
the stock before making purchases.
Mr.. L. w. Sawyer, reliable young druggist
in this city, has recently opened drug store
on the corner of North and Washington streets.
where he has a fresh stock of drugs and dyes,
which he is willing to dispose of to his Gus
TONERS.
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TAKE the "Forest Tar for all kidney col
plants. 1t will do the work WELL
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Any person making a purchase
amounting to Ten DOllarslWiu be
given a pair of shoes, they having
the privilege to select from q lot.
Remember the place to secure these
ufrs
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The services in this church were of the usual
magnifeence, the altar beiag perfect blaze of
light. The steps leading to the altar were laden
with plants and flowers in full bloom, which
together with the magnificent vestments of the
celebrant, formed one mass of splendor. Rev.
Father McKenna acted as celebrant at the
mass. Rev, Father Finnegan delivered very
pleasing and instructive sermon, taking for his
text "The Paschal Lamb has been Inundated
for u.s." Notwithstanding reports to the con-
trary, the choir is fully organized and discoursed
some magnificent music. The following was the
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CITY AND VICINITY
Municipal Court.
Brief JOttings.

SATURDAY.-Michael Walsh and Michael Coyne.
Intoxjcation. Fined So each with costs.