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The Acme Saver.

DR.. A. r. Rice, a well-known and long-ss-
etts, is owner of an economical gas machine
that is free, he believes, from all the objections
brought against other machines that have here
tofore been offered to the public, being safe,
inexpensive, cleanly and requiring but little
attention. He claims that by its use at least
fifty per cent. of the expense incurred by the
use of the ordinary burning gas can be saved,
and that he has the cheapest and best method
of house illumination ever proposed. The Pa.
tent Acme Gas Purifier and Saver consists of
a tank divided into compartments, the parti'
ton partly perforated. These compartments
are filled with granulated charcoal saturated
with benzine. The charcoal absorbs certain
quantity of the bepzne, the residue teaches
through the charcoal into an empty compart-
ment at the bottom of the tank, and is drawn
off by means of faucet for that purpose. leav-
ing the tank entirely free from benzine in
liquid form. The coal gas passes through the
empty compartment into the compart-
ments filled with charcoal pursuing
through the charcoal the gas becomes in
measure, purified, and uniting with the vspor
held in suspension by the charcoal, produces a
clear, brilliant fame of greater Illuminating
power than common coal gas, with saving of
not less than fifty per cent. with equal light.
The machine is safe, non-explosive, occupies
but little space, aud is easily cared for.
Such are the claims made for the Acme. The
apparatus was put into tho PRESS Office week
ho yur Of l1u
The result has been in every respect entirely
satisfactory, and so far as can be judged by
weeks trial, the machine does all that is claim
ed for it. Within that week 80 per cent. was
saved on the cost of the gas, the tips on about
forty lights were changed from six feet to one
and two, and the result was steady, soft light,
considerably stronger than that given by the
gas before used-one-haf stronger some of the
compostors think. and others say twice as
strong. Type-setting is one of the most exact
ing of employments, requiring a very strong
and steady light. So the test seems to prove
that the Acme gives very economical and ex.
cellent light. The apparatus is certainly con-
venient and exacts little space or time. As no
extra insurance is called for on account of its
use 1t is evidently considered by the under
writers, as its inventor claims it to be, non-ex-
plosive.
A working model of the Acme GasSaver will
be on exhibition for few days at the office of
Capt W. a. Pencil, II Union street, from 8
a. m. to 5 p. M, and from to 10 p. No. at room
81 Falmouth Hotel All parties interested are
invited to visit our composing 70 oms during the
evening and test for themselves the light used.
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T. C.-The musical aid literary enter
tainment at the vestry Of the New Jerusalem
church last evening proved very enjoyable
and successful affair, the audience being large
notwithstanding the inclemency of the wealth
er. The execution of the various parts was
very fine and reflected much credit upon the
participants. The following is the programme:
Piano Duet ."La Midget
Miss q. G. Sawyer, Mrs. o. L. Pingree.
Paper" "Our First Appearance in Pnblic'
Mrs. A. S. Raymond.
hecllaClOn. LeOnldaS'
Mr.. c. r. Burr.
Reading. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Con Canal Boat"
Miss c. g. Sawyer.
vocal SOLO, ...... commonwealth CapI1cl0s0"
Miss e. z, Tucker.
Magic Lantern. ............... ...............
j. ii. Lamson.
Recitation. ..,...........' Solloquy Of Richelieu"
Mr.J II. smyth.
Misses A. and f. Jordan.
Reading ...,...............'A Night of Troubles"
Mr. E. II. Paine.
Recitation ."Scene from Coriolanus''
Messrs. Lowell and Lamson.
Quartette. Come Like Beautiful Dream''
Misses A. and F. Jordan, Messrs. Perkins and smyth
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THE PICTURE SALE.-Schumacher's picture
sale at E. o. Baley's auction rooms comes to
close to-day. Many of the best pictures re-
main unsold, and there are some fine engrav-
ings and chromos yet to be secured by purchas-
ers. The sales so far have been at extraordin-
airy low prices, and many good bargains have
been secured. The opportunity offered by the
closing sale to-day is one not to be neglected.
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PROBATE PRAoTIcE-Judges George G. Wing
of Audroscoggin, Horace B. Prescott of Frank
lin, Henry K. Baker of Kennebec, Almore
Kennedy of Lincoln, A. H. Walker of Oxford,
Henry Williamson of Somerset, Nathaniel
Hobbs of York, and Nathan Cleaves of Cum
berland, were in consultation in this city yes
terday to regulate the probate practice through
out the state, and to establish rules of practice
in insolvency cases, when the state law goes
into effect
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LITERARY SOCIETY "A society has been or
ganized in this city by number of young
Catholic ladies. Its object is the moral and in
tellectual improvement Of its members. They
meet every Wednesday evening at the Convent
under the supervision of the Mother Superior
A French lady has been secured to meet with
them and hold conversations in French. The
following are the officers:
President--Lucy LeProhon.
Vice President-Miss McDermot.
Secretary-Miss Mary e Looney.
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Wanted.

CITUATION as bookkeeper. BY a lady having
- several years. experience, situation as Cashier
or BOokkeeper, or any position where rapid and
correct accountant is required. Best of references
given. Address with particulars, P. o. BOX 1892,
Portland, Me. maI29i1W
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DEFAcING A BUILDING.--The house OF Can't.
Samuel r. Stackpo!e of Falmouth Fourside VIZ
daubed with black paint the other night by
some miscreants who had nothing better to do.
The owner offers reward Of 500 for the de-
lection of the rascals.
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I. o. o. +.
10. o. f.
At Odd Fellocs' Hall, Harrington Block, Congre

At Odd Fellops' Hall, Harrington Block, Congress
Street.
RELIEF AssoCIATIoN-Third Tuesday In the
month.
LoDGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancieny
Brothers, on Thursday evenings Ligonia, on Friday
evenings; Beacon on Tuesday evenings; Unity, No:
3, on Wednesday evening; Ivy, d. Off,, second and
fourth Saturday of each month.
ENoAMPMENT-Ma chigonne, first and third Wed
nesday; Eastern Star, second and fourth Wednes-
day; Portland, first and third Friday; Falmouth,
No. II, first and third Tuesdays.
BENEFIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meetsfrst Monday evening of January, April, July
and October.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
CITY OF
CITY OF PORTLAND.
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.

City CLERKS OFFICE, March 49, 1878.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- office till WEDNESDAY, the third day of
April next, at O'Clock p. for supplying the diff
ferent departments of the city with such Blank
Books and Stationery as may be required during the
present municipal year.
Samples may be seen at the city clerks Office
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by
the city. Fl. ROBINSON.
maT29d5t City Clerk.
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Annual Meeting.

HVHE Annual Meeting of the Maine Poultry Asso-
Il citation will be held at the Prebe House, Port
land, on TUESDAY, April 9th, 1873, at 81 O'Clock
o, This meeting is called for the election of off,
GERS for election of member of the Maine Board Of
Agriculture to hear and act reports of officers of
said association, and upon any other matters then
legally presented to said society.
FREDERICK FOX, Sec'y NJ. P. A.
March %, 1878. mar29td
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MASUNIC.
At Masonic Hall. No. 95 Erchdfl

At Masonic Hail. No. 95 E1change Street.
YORK RITES,
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes
day; Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CBAPTERs-GreenleafR r. A. c., first Monday; Mt.
Vernon, r. A. c., third Monday.
CoUNoIL-Portland G. r. & S. Masters, second
Monday.
CoMMANDERIEs OF K. 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 8 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.
Friday.
CoSsIsToRY-Maine Consistcry S, P. R. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, September and December.
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JURORS DRAwN-At special meeting OF
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen held yes
terday noon the following traverse jurors were
drawn for the April term of the Supreme Ju-
dcal Court: Henry P. White, E. G. Tobey, 81.
NJ Brewer, and n. ID. Roberts.
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RIFLE CLUB.

DERSONS DESTROYS Of becoming members of the
l. Maine Rifle Club, are requested to send their
names to the Secretary before FRIDAY NOON, April
9th. FRANK r. PHENIX, Secretary,
mar28d1t Care of Portland Machine Works.
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OPENED TODAY, ladies' parti-colored hose,
choice styles at 25 cents pair. II. L. Nelson
q Co., 443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
mch28-3t
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EVERYBODY who buys one pair of our Il. J.
N. & Co. kid gloves for $1.25, comes back for
another. Every pair warranted. Beautiful
spring shades just opened. 81. 1. Nelson &
Co., 443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
mch22 81
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81. T. NELSON & Co. can show you the larg-
est assortment of black silk fringes, grass
fringes and buttons ever seen in this city.
Their store is in the Harrington Block, No. 443
Congress street. mch28-3t
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PosTrosEMENT.-OwiDg to the storm last
evening Miss Dennison postponed her lecture
upon "Superstitions" until this evening
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STATE NEWS
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY

ANDRoSCOGGN COUNTY
A Lewiston man recently became scared at
the recent numerous failures of institutions of
trust and drew $500 out of savings bank
Not knowing what to do with it, he hid il in a
sly corner aud the next morning when he went
for it he found the rats had eaten it up.
KNOX COUNTY.
The Bodwell Granite Co. have been awarded
monument, in Fox Island granite, to be deliy-
cred in the city of Troy, y. Y. This work will
require some Of the largest blocks of granite
ever quarried in this country. The shaft or
spire is to be ia one piece 60 feet long, and 8
feet SIX inches square, and will require block
of granite weighing, before it is dressed, 175
TONS
SOMERSET COUNTY.
a distillery for the purpose of distilling new
rum has been started in New Portland. Work
for the reformsrs.
WALDO COUNTY.
Major Boardman of Belfast, recommends
that the city liquor agency be not re-estab-
ished
There is considerable excitement in Stockton
concerning an alleged deficiency in the funds
OF the town. G. @. Roberts, first selectman,
being called upon to exhibit the books, some
ten days ago, declined to do so at that time, but
afterwards posted notice saying tina. an ex-
animation could be had on the first day of
April. 1t is said that quiet investigation has
disclosed some matters which require expla ana
ton, and Mr.. Roberts admits that the 10 the
hurry of preparing the annual report, an error
of $1,000 against the town was made, The
matter will be fully Investigated.
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The ebb and flow of lfe'' can be maintain
by the use of SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES
for coughs. For sale by all druggists
CAswELL & Co.,
Corner of Washington and Winter streets,
Boston.
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To Let,

A GOOD tenement of rooms. stable and shed,
"A on Mechanic St., Deering. Enquire of
GEORGE RACKLEFF, Woodford's Corner.
MARIO diff
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Colby University.
49,. a..

The first public exhibition of the term was
given Wednesday evening by the Junior class
at the University chapel, which was well filled
by an interested and appreciative audience.
Excellent music was furnished for the occasion
by male qaartette. The programme was as
fo1lou,c.
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Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT.

The regular meetings of the City Council take
place the frst Monday evening Of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday
evening of each month.
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Reasons Why All Should Use the
ReactiOnary Health Lift.

1t makes strong appeals to the common sense OF
every man or woman in every walk OF life. 1t
furnishes an exercise which may and should be in
troduced into every house; which may be practiced
at all seasons in all kinds of weather. by persons Of
both sexes, all ages, and degrees OF strength or
much in praise of it, and no one can afford to do
without it. All who investigate thoroughly, use it,
and consider it invaluable and indispensable. 1t is
the safest, simplest, cheapest and most efficient
medicine ever discovered No claim is set up tor it
which is unscientiic or impracticable.
senerai.-lt is the best of rest. 1t is perfectly
safe. NO harm ever came from its use. 1t strains
portion OF the system. 1t directs the vital forces
to the affected parts By its the health is easily
maintained. The purchase Of a Reactionary Litter
is the best kind of economy. The convenience of
having one in the house is very great.
Mind and Brain. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the brain, and renders il more active
and efficient in all its operations
sieeP.-It is the simplest and safest narcotic. 1t
is the most natural and probably the best means of
inducing sound and refreshing sleep.
Nerves.-It Is wonderful tonic to the whole
nervous system. 1t Is a most eficaeious remedy in
paralysis, if taken in time.
Lungs, Throat and Voice.-It gives special
expansion and greater mobility to the chest; en-
arges the lungs; increases the volume of respira-
ton, and brings the voice more fully under control
As preventive and cure OF lung diseases it has no
equal
Exercise-Itis the most perfect exercise for man
or woman, furnishing the best form of physical
culture and development in the safest, easiest.
most thorough and expeditions manner. 1t is
better than the gymnasium, and free from its
than boating, and infinitely better than drugs in
majority of chronic diseases 1t rounds and hardens
the muscles, and educates them into ever ready,
faithful and efficient servants of the will.
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morality reputation which will undoubted-
~ be preserved in the new school whose found
alton augurs so we'll fer its success,
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Heir Wanted.

LOUIS STOTZ, of Obergunzburs
(Bavaria,) who is believed 10 have
gone to Portland some years ago,
or whoever knows his Wherea.
bouts, will address
MIR. LOUIS WOELFLE,
Trenton, N. ].
mar29 dim
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TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

at Templdrs' Ball, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-Maine, first and third Monday in each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Annual Meeting-Frederick Fox,
Wanted Situation.
To Let-George Rackleff
City of Portland-Proposals.
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SOMERSET COUNTY.

A distillery for the purpose of distilling nev
rum has been started in New Portland. WorE
for the reformsrs.
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Once Hours.
From 500 m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 IN.
National Republican., 1878-05-06
A Founding Finds Mother-The Queer
story Told by Mary jackson.

About ten O'Clock last Thursday evening IN
abandoned colored infant was found In Foundry
alley and len in charge Of a colorcd woman resid
ing In the alley Last evening q colored woman
applied at the First Precinct Police Station to learn
about the baby, and was directed to the fiHh Pre-
cnct station. on Tenth street. Sic gave her name
as Mary Jackson, and sad that she lives with Mary
Coleman, on NJ street, between Third and Four
and-a-half southwest.
At the flnh Precinct Station she stated that on
last Thursday she came up town. but IN the neigh
borhood OF four.and a.hhlf street and Pcnnsylya
MA avenue had fight with woman. Shc had a
filntiny tit and when she recovered her senses
somebody had taken her baby. a bundle of clothing
and a hye-dOllar bill which she was carrying. Ser
geant Guy went went with the woman TO the house
in Foundry alley, where she Identified the found
ling as her baby, ana made show at shedding
tear.
she stated that she believed that the woman
with whom she had tho fight, whose name Is Mary
| Parker, had stolen the baby. The father OF tho
child sho said Is named George Heller and 1t was
about him that she and Mary had the fight The
baby restored to her and she len the station
she was heard " mutter, I'm make him pay for
| IT,"
Among those who hoard tho story the impression
| waS that she had abandoned the child aud then,
| rcpenting. had made up the story means of
obtaining possession OF tho infant again. When
| the baby was found II had with 1t \ bundle Of
| baby-clothlng which indicated that 1t was q case
| Of willful desertion.
National Republican., 1878-05-06
OFF TO PARIS.
The Public school Exhibit-Plan OF tho Pro-
no.ed Henry school BulldlnE.

posed Henry School Building.
This morning the articles intended TO compose the
exhibit Of the District public schools at Paris Will
bc sent from this city. The exhibit will comprise
a map OF Washington, showing the location OF
schools 4 .OOO specimens OF tho work OF pupils and
teachers during the year 1873 collection OF text
and reference books. q volume OF teachers auto
praphs. record books and blank forms. and q
model OF a school building 10 be erected and
named ailer Professor Henry. The model. which
was Designed by Architect Clnss, and mads by y.
Seltuan, II thirty-nne inches hish ana iof'y-Wo
by furty-two inches nt the base
The specimens Of writing and other work form
very attractive part OF the exhibit and are hlShly
cred.ble 70 Tie public h,snS sfnS0 peear snS the
comfort safety and health OF pupils Is the main
The building is To contain basement, three full
stories and an attic story. The three full stories
contain in the aggregate twelve school rooms. dhe
building Is constructed of brick and has fire
used for ventilation, have been made leading fea-
ture Of the external architecture. So
The building Is OF peculiar shape, resulting fom
rooms unilStersliy and uniformly over the len
shoulders OF the pupils and TO the plan OF locating
the platform so that the teacher may have control
Of the wardrobe. The school.rooms are arranged
for forty. eight pupils each. The peculiar shape Of
the building facilitates the arrangement OF outside
doors ut both sides Of four corners OF the building
| "a plan suggested by the Inconvenience ex'
perlenced during the gales peculiar 10 this climate.
| ihe ventilation OF the building Is effected by
means Of two large-sized drafL.chimneys. The
heating apparatus and other necessary arrange
ments are All Of approved styles. What Is claimed
by the architect as new In the plan !. the arrange.
ment of the outer doors so N TO exclude the high
winds and storms from the interior OF the DuiunR
while pupils ure passing In aud out, the mode ol
lighting The school the mode Of tapping the
foul air shafts under the most favorable conditions
not to G interfere viii the Sompued velocity Of tho
| foul air 70 be discharged.
National Republican., 1878-05-06
District Government Notes.

Commissioner Dennison has sent his resignation
to the President, TO take effect Julyl.
The Commissioners have been petiuoned
to have the building regulations laid
before Congress with q view To have them en-.
acted into law. so that the Building Inspector may
be enabled to inforce them more fully.
Did, were opened Saturday for laying oobble
stone gutter and gravellng footwalk the east side
OF Thirteenth, between II and streets northeast
and for enlargng two traps, and for laying eighty
seven feet Of eighteen.inch sewor-plpe to be fur
nlshed by the District government Also for laying
q tweive.lnch pipe sewer on p street, between the
circle and Twentieth street, with two manholes. Nc
award was made.
trct Committee relative 10 the public schools, the
Commissioners say In reference TO q suggested in
crease OF District taxes for the support OF tbs
schools, that the property holders of the Distric
now pay quite as much as should be required o
them, and that full justice VIII not be done then
until the United States shall pay one-half Of the
current expenses Of the District government
National Republican., 1878-05-06
A Meeting Of New Workers.

meeting Of the New York State Association was
held ut the lie Droit building last Saturday even
ing. There was small attendance, but few Of the
"old" members putting in nm appearance. The
chairman, Mr., n. c. Martin, stated that the object
Of the meeting was to form an association for
social and beneficial purposes only. and that no
political significance should be attached TO the
gathering. On motion OF Mr Thomson, the chair.
man wes authorized 10 appoint com
mittee Of three To make arrangements
with the various railroad companies for
reduction of fare TO all members of the association
who desired TO 20 home for a vacation during the
summer. The chair stated that he would be In no
hurry To appoint the committee, and asked for q
weeks time, which was granted. Amer discussing
business OF general character the association ad
Iourned subject 10 the call OF the president
This following are the names OF tho oihcers of the
association: President, n. q. Martin; vice-presi
deut W, J. Harris secretary, S. L. Thomson treas
urer r. ~ Mckee.