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The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

For nine years had been gradually failing
in health, growing weaker day by day, until
the last two years of that time walk of few
rods out of doors would so exhaust me that I
would be much Frustrated for several days
A cold, clammy perspiration constantly exuded
from my system, was never warm, even in
hot weather it being impossible for me to keep
comfortable. I was also the victim of dys-
peptc trouble, everything I ate distressing me
badly. Under these circumstances was very
much discouraged and respondent, seeing little
chance for improvement. But within the last
four months all this has changed, and am
now comparatively well woman. can walk
two miles with very little fatigue. My blood
circulates freely, so that do not suffer from
cold in the least. My appetite is excellent and
1 can partake even of the traditional New
England Sunday morning breakfast without
feeling any evil effects. All this improvement
has been brought about at Mr. Gaubert's
Health-Lift rooms, No. 237 Middle street, Port
land. When first tried the lift forty pounds
was as much as cared to raise, but to-day
can lift 26O pounds with comparative ease.
feb9d1w Miss j. e. ROBINSON.
NEW RUCHINGs, Neck Ties and Bows Just
received byl Carlton Kimball, 495 Congress
street, fb9 ct
s'Sweet fiction and sweet truth alike pre-
vaiP' to make known the worth of SLIPPERY
ELM LOZENGES for Coughs, Sc. For sale
by all druggists
CASWELL & Co.,
Corner of Washington and Winter streets
Boston.
LADIES! buy your Cotton Underwear at Carl
ton Kimball's, 495 Congress street. His prices
are low. fb9 ct
A HARMLESS substitute for all intoxicauts,
SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER.
KID GLOVES in all the new shades at Carlton
Kimbalps, 495 Congress street, 81 pair and
every pair warranted fb9 2t
LIFE is in jeopardy as long as violent
cough or cold runs on unchecked. Remember
this, and lose no time 10 resorting to DIR. S. D.
Howe's Arabian Milk Cure, which is acknow-
edged by more than 10000 of our most proml-
nent physicians to be the most valuable prepa-
ration ever yet discovered for the cure of con-
sumption. feb9S2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09
MASONIC.
At Masonic Hall, No. 95 Exchange Street.

MASONIC.
At Masonic Hall, No. 95 Exchange Street.
YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Landmark, first Wednes-
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
wednesday.
CHAPTERs-GreenleafR R. A. c., first Monday; Mt
Vernon, X. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland C. r. s. 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 3 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,
LoDGR-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
CoUNcIL-Portland Council P. of j. second FRI
day.
CHAPTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de II.
Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-MaineC onsistory, S, P. r. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

At Odd Fellous' Hall, Harrington Block, Congress
Street.
RELIEF AssocIATIoN-Third Tuesday in the
month
LoDGEs-Maine, ON Monday evenings; Ancieny
Brothers, Thursday evenings; Ligonia, on Friday
evenings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Unity, No.
5, on Wednesday evening; Ivy, d. off,, second and
fourth Saturday of each month.
ENcAMPMENT-Ma chigonne, first and third Wed
nesday; Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland, first and third Friday; Falmouth,
No. IL, first and third Tuesdays.
BENEFIT AssoCIATIoN-Board of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meetsfrst Monday evening of January, April, July
and October.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

TEMPERANCE UNIoN.-There will be public
meeting o-morrow evening, at Congress Hall,
Of the usual hour. Several members OF the
Reform Club will be among the speakers.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsKmKNTs TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Union Gospel Meetings.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Carlton Kimball-3.
Health Lift-Gaubert.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
ReactioBary Health Lift.
A. b. Butler-2.
llsley Standardization
To Let-House.
House for Sale.
Lost-Ear Drop.
Lost-Elevation of House.
Office of Let.
Dog Lost.
Employment Wanted.
Wanted-Farmer.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09
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., 1878-02-09

Remainder OF the Premiums
Awarded,
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

KID GLOVES in all the new shades at Carlton
Kimbalps, 495 Congress street, 81 pair and
every pair warranted fb9 2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09
THE POULTRY SHOW.

An Increased Attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

A HARMLESS substitute for all intoxicauts,
SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

At Tenptars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-MaiDe first and third Monday in each
month.
TEMPLE-FOrest City. No. 1. every Wednesday
evening.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

LADIES! buy your Cotton Underwear at Carl
ton Kimball's, 495 Congress street. His prices
are low. fb9 ct
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

NEW RUCHINGs, Neck Ties and Bows just
received BY Carlton Kimball, 495 Congress
street. fb9 ct
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

From 500 m to $50 M Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Deliver.
from to 10 m.
PORTLAND, ME-, Dec. 20, 1877.
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09

s'Sweet fiction and sweet truth alike pre-
vair' to make known the worth of SLIPPERY
ELM LOZENGES for Coughs, Sc. For sale
by all druggists
The Portland daily press., 1878-02-09
To Let,
Wanted.

A GOOD competent Farmer and wife to carry on
"A farm, or will sell first class Farm situated
within thirty minutes ride Of Portland. For fur
ther particulars address G. D., Press Office.
feb4 d&Mtf
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
RETURNING BOARD TACTICS.

Tic completion Of the official canvass In Suffolk
county has boon delayed by long-contnued and
warm contest over the figures for Asscmbiyman. On
the face of the returns George J. Caran republican,
has one majority over Charles I. Duryca democrat.
The democrats majority in the Board Of Super
visors, and they have been closely scrntnzing the
returns for the purpose Of finding If possible.
irfornality or deficit. In number Of the in
spccors have been sent for with the ballots and the
latter have been subjected to cl0ke examination.
Among those cast at the Breslau poll one found
which line was drawn partly across the name OF
Charles T. Duryea and the name OF George
J. Carman was written. If this were thrown
Tho canvass went on until Wednesday, when II was
discovered thst the returns from the patchogue poll
had been tanpered with. appeared that 3l7 votes
had been cast for Caran and the inspector 80 certi
Brookhaven. but the had been scratched ont In such
" bungling manner that two holes had been made IN
the paper and the figure substituted. This would
make the desired tie. There attempt to deny
the change. The Town Clerk aud inspectors were
for. The Clerk testified that fve days after the
election two OF the inspectors to him ad ON the
pretext that they had discovered error,
obtained the returns from him, and when they
were handed TO him again the change had
been made IL afterward out thnt these inspec-
tors had acted upon suggestion made by some one
that IL defective ballot could he found IL would make
tie, and the inspectors alleged that they did 50 hnd
defective ballot, which had been originally counted
for Carman and il attached TO the returns as al
tered. Supervisor Reeves cxCongrcssInan) offered
resolution TINT the altered retnrns I've accepted an the
true ones. Supervisor Wood, of lslip, offered an
amendment that the returns be accepted as originally
made to the Town Clerk. DIR. Nicoll, supervisor OF
Shelter Island democrat. took strong sides with
the republicans, and voted with them throuxhout,
eruressine hs opinion very Freely - 70 tho
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.

The regular preparatory meeting OF the st. An
drcws Society Of the State Of New York was held at
Delmonico's last evening. Mr.. James Brand in the
chair. When the usual routine business had been
disposed Of the following officers elected for
the coping ycar:-Prcsident. James Brand
frat vice president John 8. Kennedy; second
vice president, Walter Watson; managers, Bryce
Gray John Patton. John Sloane, william A. Patton
Thomas Maitland, Thomas Henderson, Jr: treas
urer Robert Dinwiidie: secretary John Mackay: as
sistant secretary, william Gordon; chaplains Will
lam NJ Taylor. ID. D.. William Ormston, u. ID; ;
physician II. X. Colvillc. d. ID.
President Brand thanked the members for their
renewed expression of confidence shown in re-
eecting him 10 the Office Of president and as this
win be the third term he hoped that year they
would find some other gentleman more deserving Of
the place.
The committees for the year were then announced
by the chairman aud received tire approval of the
ueeting Thoy are follows standing Commit
tee--Ilichard Irwin, william Wood. Robert Gordon,
william Patton, william Coyery. Committee on Ac-
counts--James NJ. Morrison. John r. Agnew. Robert
Afacke Alexander King, w. VI. Stewart. Installation
committec--Arclibald Knox. Dol. Crerar.
Tile treasurer report read and referred 70 the
ap,,roprlatc committee II showed that the receipts
for the year from various had been <1v2i 30
and disbursements si0OSg ~, considerable portion
Of which for the purchase or United states bonds
and bank stocks rs permanent investment. Inc
cash balance in the treasury was $ty 2 The society
own stocks and bonds of the par value or f30DUO anu
estimated value Of $35OW.
The annual st. Andrews dinner will be held ut
Delmonico's 4 on Saturday. 30th inst
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
MOURNING FOR BIGLIN.

The regular meeting Of the Fifteenth Assembly Dis
trict Republican organization held last evening
at No. 352 West Thirtyfth street. the President Mr..
William NJ Montgomery, in the chair and Mr.. Berian
Kcyscr acting secretary After the reading Of the
minutes the following resolutions were offered by
Mr. David $. Baker and adopted, with but dissent
ing voice.
tho Elcse Assembly district did give Its support to
democratic candidate for alderman refusing such
regular nominee uf the Republican ldermanic
Bernard B thereby dcprivng tho rcDublicans of this
Che SEVENTH hdcrmanc district Of in the
Board of Aldermen.
csolved That the delegates 10 Central Cnmittce from
by said Central Commiftc the by tie
association OF the Eleventh Assembly district, that
proper action may be taken.
Mr.. Charles s. Smith then offered the following ad-
ditional resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted
tion the late election of its members did in
their pledge OF membership and Of the by laws
Of the association support candidates for Office ia oppos
the regular nomination ot the republican party;
Resolved, That committee of Ave be appointed by the
President of this association 20 investigate into said
and to this association action thereon.
Messrs. G. s. Smith, J. Powles, ID. s. Baker, j. Col
Inns, II. Bradley and William M. Montgomery were
appointed on this committee.
The qu9ton OF replacing the roll Of the organi-
zaton the names of certain who had been dropped
last June was then brought up and committee Of
three was appointed to investigate their claims
as eligible members. At the time mentioned revi-
dropped. In making the revision it il conceded that
some mistakes were made and hence the appointment
OF the above mentioned committee. The meeting
adjourned, subject to tho call OF the chair.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
BARNEY FERRON'S MURDER.

John NJ. Wright. the murderer of bernard Ferron.
the Raymond Street Jail to the Kings County Court
of Oyer and Tcrminer. before Judge Gilbert and As
sociate Judges Sessions for trial yesterday fore
noon he having been indicted for murder in the first
degree. The prisoner, who was twenty years of age
last August. occupied q seat behind his counsel,
Colonel E. 7. Wood and United States Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Hull. Wright is q pale, fabby
blue eyes and rather sensual mouth. His
hair. which Is OF light brown hue.
was plastered down over his fore head and
did not improve his countenance. He was dressed i'll
suit of blue cloth, and apparently. took little in
terest in the proceedings. The court room was
crowded Among the audience were twenty -four wit
nesses, who have been subp9naed for the prosec,i-
tion District Attorney Catln and his assistant MT
Wiernberg appeared for the people panel OF forty
jurors exhausted without obtaining jury. The
had either formed opinion which it would take
evidence to remove had read the accounts OF the oc
currence in the newspapers, or had conscientious
scruples the subject of capital punishment. The
trial will be resumed this morning, new panel being
ordered therefor by Judge Gilbert.
1t will be remembered that in March last Ferron's
body found. with the skull crushed in. near the
Erie Breakwater, anchored to q mass OF ship iron.
Suspicion pointed to Wright as the murderer and he
soon after arrested. He confessed the killing,
death was the result injuries sustained during the
fight which ensued After his arrest and incarcera-
tion in Jail he made an attempt, m company with
'Shorty" Lent, who is in State Prison for burg
larry, to break JAIL but the attempt frustrated
Since that time he has been well behaved. His rela
atives said to be in poor circumstances and the
counsel have volunteered their services in the behalf
of the wretched prisoner.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
STABBING AFFRAY.

sanguinary fght took place yesterday at l67th
street and Third avenue. between Martin Bachman.
twentyseven years OF age and Otto kullv
thirty years Of sge.e Both men are neigh
bors and had been. old friends. Recently. how
ever, they disagreed over some business troubles
and bad blood has been brewing between them in
consequence. Last night they met in sa-
loon and resumed their old quarrel Both
men had been drinking. and from angry
words they came 10 blows Before they
could be separated Bachnan frighfully gashed Rull
with large knife. Ruiz received six ugly gashes-
one in the neck and hye in the right side. He fell
10 the ground, and when assistance arrived he
was unconscious and bleeding profusely. physi-
clan summoned to his aid but nothing conld be
done to give him relief and he was carried home IN
dying condition His assailant. Bachnan, was ar
rested and locked up in the Thirty-third precinct
sta
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
UNITED STATES BOARD OF TRADE.

The United States Board Of Trade met yesterday
morning at eleven o'clock in the Masonic Temple,
corner Of Sixth avenue and Twenty street. The
delegates suspended their debate the Postal bin
cleo. Mr. Chaunccy j. lillcy, President Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce Of st. LouA, president of their
organization in place Of Mr.. IT, r. Brooks, OF Mo-
bile, who had resigned. Mr.. Fiey was Immediately
conducted to the chair amid applause and Mr.. Ell
wood T.. Thorncs the aching president was elected
frat vice president.
The debate on AR. Phin's proposed Postal bill was
then resumed. AZ substitute Mr.. w. g. Price
moved the following resolution. which unani-
mously adopted:-
Resolved That this Board recognizing the value Of tho
postal service 81 the govcrnncnt 30 Congress
thar the rapid transmission aud pumpt delivery Of all
proper mailsble matter may he promoted.
On motion OF Mr.. Erasfus wilson a resolution was
adopted that committee OF be appointed TO
collect data by personal conference and correspond
United states and the spanish American countries.
10 consider what notifications of existing laws may
be feasible through organized commercial influence
urged simultaneously upon the respective govern
ments
The following resolution presented BY Mr.. Il. b.
Juson, president of the llrst National Bank Of yra-
cuse, also Adopted
Resolved That this Convention heartily approves the
which have been ssrscd by the Seeeisy Of the
,en q .peeo pny nens that The s,andng Committee q
MS board on antigna Finance and Currency be requested
eentiye measures for giving complete eject the eso
,as. reees pa"-ea apo" I'M" subject by the New York
Mr.. Eiastua wilson also presented . resolution al.
yocatug tie establishment OF free technical schools
ia the different States Mr. lawson II. Fuller Sec
onded the resolution IL short address and IL was
unanimously adopted.
After the several other resolutions looking
to the favorable extension OF trade and commercial
interests adopted. Then the Convention ad-
iourncd sine die. ant the delegates in response 70 an
invitation Of Postmaster James, paid visit of inspoc-
tion 10 the Post Ofice.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
"A PERFECT GENTLEMAN"

"Do long md de short Of dis pizness is beer becri
too much beer!''
"well, why do you drink, Borrnuth? asked tho
judge
"Tin an agent for California wine company, ind
have to drink wherever co. said the respectable
looking prisoner.
.'Yes. and then he comes home and bangs me about
afterwGrd."
.'why do you beat her, FrankY'
''In selfdefence. She knows my temper, Shudre,
Tn perfect gentleman. Shudge und can 60 into any
society" The spoke With Q slight German &C.
cent hers North Of Ireland.
why. Yer Honor. said she.'' my pastor called on
the other day. and Frank here. cursed aud swore,
and said his Wits should altogether. Now.
what do You think Of thaty
Haven't you good wifeY'
eyes. SIR"
well leave hghwines and rum alone And now.
If you're such respectable man" said Judge Nor
gan, lyon can readily furnish $500 bail to insure
your good behavior"
The wife left Jefferson Market Court trumphantly.
but two hours after humby to beg her hus-
band release which granted,
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
ARCHITECTS INSTITUTE.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL CONVENTION
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS OF OFF,
GERS.
The second days proceedings of the twelfth annual
Convention of the American Institute of Architects
commenced yesterday at ten o'clock in the Coal and
Iron Exchange, Cortlandt street. The attendance of
fellows aud members was large. The president, Mr.
Thomas o. Walter OF Philadelphia, called the meeting
to order.
A report of the Philadelphia Chapter was read.
which showed that branch of the Institute to be in
an encouraging condition. Mr.. J. Pickering Putnam
of Boston, read paper .The Metrical system"
Mr.. T. Townsend Mix of Milwaukee. submitted a
communication in which he complained Of having
sustained unjust treatment in professional competi
ton. The complaint was referred to the Board OF
Trustees and the following motion, offered by Mr..
George b. Post was adopted
Resolved. That any member OF this body who in of
shall propose 9r agree to undertake the work
pensaon than his fellows in the composition violates the
Of proo
Of the fact 20 an investigating committee which shall
Of Trustees the demand Of any two fellows Of the in
without further Institute as body
and that such expulsion shall expe him also 'frcm the
The officers elected for the incoming year were:-
President-Thomas U. Walter, Of Philadelphia Sec
retary-c. d. Gambrl. Of New York Secretary of
Foreign Correspordcnce-W. p =. Longfellow Of Bos-
ton. Treasurer-R. O. Hatfield. OF New York. Pub
lication Comniittee-G. r. Post. of New York: A. J.
Blow, of New York q. T.. Harncy, II. w. Hartwe,l OF
Boston, and J. aiurdock. of baltimore. Committee on
Education-W. r. Ware of Boston q. 4. Mckim. of
New York Henry Van Erunt of New York; William
A. Potter. OF New York and James X. Wilson. of Gin
ciilnati. Board Of TrusteesC c. Haighte w. A. Pot
ter j. O. Cady and II. II. Richardson all of New York
After Mr.. Longfcllow had read a report from the
Committee on Ways and Means the Convention ad-
journed sine de.
In the afternoon tho members of the Institute
visited the rercdos Of Trinity Church the Court
House Of the Ninth Judicial District and the new
Roman Catholic Cathedral
dinner, at which most Of the members were
nresout took place at Picard last night
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
RIVAL COMMISSIONERS.

Judge Gilbert, Supreme Court, Kings county rem
dercd decision yesterday in tho matter of the app
cation Of Andrew zeiser for order to compel Moses
Kessel to deliver up the books and papers belonging
TO the oce of the Charity Commissioner of the Third
district Zeiser, quo warranto proceedings, re-
Gently obtained verdict against Kcsse but the defend
ant refused TO surrender the Office. Tho Court decides
that from the time Mr.. Zeiser took his official oath
and filed his official bond he has been the actual in
cmbant OF the Office and IL docs not matter whether
not be Is kept out of the building where the bust
ness Of Charity Commissioner is carried on. The
appeal taken In this by Mr.. Kesscl does not en-
title him to retain control Of the ONCE pending the
result thercu
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
ANNIE BRADBURY's ACCUSATION.

Leonhard Bradbury and Elizabeth McHenry, who
charged with killing their iegitmate offspring in
Hoboken four years ago, had examination yester-
day before Judge Gustav sherg Elizabeth Kane, the
widow who it is alleged assisted them in their work.
also in attendance. Annie Bradbury, the thirteen
yearod sister of Leonhard repeated her statements
presented in her affidavit. but crossexamination
she testified that Elizabeth paid Mrs Kane for taking
OF the child. Mrs. Kane testified that she
midwife and attended Elizabeth McHenry during her
confinement and took of the child after its BIRTH
1t contracted a cold when it two weeks old and
died in two days. The examination will be concluded
to-day.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
TRAIN WRECKERS.

An attempt was madc shortly after seven o'clock
on Wednesday evening to wreck Boston express train
on the Shore line route, due in this city at quarter
TO eight o'clock When about mile below Mount Yer.
Station the engineer discovered rail laid across
the track. but II then too late to avoid running
against it, The pilot demolished by the col
lison, and some of the machinery of the locomotive
was so badly damaged that the further progress OF
the train was made by the working of one cylinder
only The detention caused by the obstruction was
nearly an hour. Fortunately one was injured. 1t
is believed several persons must have been engaged In
the villanous plot as no one could have carried
aud placed the rail across the track
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
LONG ISLAND BANK.

Those depositors OF the broken Long Island Bank,
corner Of Bocrum and Fulton streets, Brooklyn, who
agreed to accept 100 per cent Of their deposits in four
equal instalments were paid their second dividend Of
twenty-five per cent yesterday. All those depositors
who agreed to accept eighty per cent of their deposits
within sixty days have mostly been paid. There
soc however, who have otapplicd for their money.
and there yet remains about 900 to be paid out
der the latter regulation. The amount due under the
100 per cent regulation IL SlS00O. Thd officers OF
the bank state that they expect to bc able TO carry ont
the agreement entered into with the dcpositors with
out any dilhcuty.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15

Twenty-frst ward. ~ addition to Grammar School
No. IA. The report was adopted. The sum of sasooo
was appropriated for the purchase of lots Nos 81, %
and IS Norfolk street for the purpose of greetings new
school building for the Tenth ward. Anioon was made
to reconsider this appropriation. President Wood
thereupon came down from his chair and took the
noor to explain to the Board the very unsafe con,
dition OF the primary department of Grammar school
No. AZ. There 1900 children in this department.
and the stairway leading to it is that two
children cannot walk abreast it, In OF fire he
believed that there would be for the chill
dren. Besides this, the rooms are 80 badly venti-
After long discussion the report was laid upon the
fall