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The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
The Rates of Postage.

Postal cards, one cent each, 60 without further
charge to all parts of the United States and Canadas
with an additional onecent stamp they parts
Of Europe.
All letters to all parts of the United States anu
Canada, three cents per half-ounce.
Local, or 'drop" letters, that u.s. for the city or
town where deposited, cents if delivered by car
riers and cent where there is no carrier system.
Newspapers daily, semi weekly, tri weekly and
weekes, regularly issued and sent to regular sub.
scribers cents per pound payable at the office OF
publication, newspapers and magazines published
less frequently than once week, cents per pound
Transient newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, DOCKS
and handbills cent tor each two ounces or traction
thereof. All other miscellaneous matter, including
unsealed circulars, book manuscripts, proofsheets,
photographs, &C., and also Seeds cuttings, bulbs and
ROOTS and merchandise not exceeding four pounds in
weight, cent for each ounce or fraction thereof.
The following are the postal rates with Europe:
The rates for letters for the halfounce frac
ton thereof and those for newspapers for four
ounces or fraction thereof
To Great Britain and Ireland, letters cent;
newspapers cents; France, letters cents, news
papers cents; Spain, letters cents, newspapers
cepts ali pats of Germany, including Austria,
letters cents, newspapers cents; nenmark'
letters cents, newspapers cents; Italy, letters
cents, newspapers cents; Russia, letters cents,
papers cents; Sweden, letters cents, newspapers
cents; Turkey. European and Asiatic, letters 8
cents, newspapers cents; Egypt, letters B cents,
newspapers cents.
For Asiatic countries, the half-ounce limit for
letters, and the four for newspapers, still
holding good, the rates are:-
To Australia letters, via San Francisco except to
New south Wales) cents, via Southampton Is cents
via Brndis 10 cents, newspapers, via San francisco
cents via Southampton cents, via Brindsi cents
China, letters via San Francisco III CENTS via South
ampton Is cents, via Brindisi 10 cents, newspaper
"a and cents, by the respective routes; BrltlsI
India Italian mail. letters, 10 cents, newspapers
cents Japan. letters, via San Francisco CENTS via
England 10 cents, via Brndis 81 cents, newspapers
via San francisco cents, via Southampton cents
via Brindisi cents
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
Rowdoiu CoIIepe.

The Junior class has decided to hold their
Ivy day on Monday afternoon, June 3. The
exercises will consist of an grafton and poem,
to be followed by the presentation of the Jun
ior "honors'. The ivy hop will take place in
the evening.
The Senior class will leave the chapel for the
last time Immediately after the close of the
ivy exercises.
The following members of the Sophomore
class have been appointed to take part in the
prize defamation at the end of the term
Bartlett, Burbank, Goulding, Grindal, Jones'
Libby, Riley, Spring, We'll, II. B. Wilson,
Wing, Winter.
Burton, Felch, Potter, Pray, Purington and
Smith OF the Senior class are to contend for the
'6S prlzs next Monday evening.
The Portland Reds are to play here Memo
rial day.
Saturday the regular field day exercises Of
the Athletic Association will take place. A
number of entries have been made and some
fine exhibitions are expected. There will also
be game of Lacrosse during the day between
two picked teams.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
Once Hours.

ONCE Hours.
From 7.30 a m to $50 p m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 m.
PORTLAND, ME-. May 10, 1877.
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive at 1920
m. Close at S.15 a. M and 2.45 and 900 p. m.
Boston and the West. Arrive at 500 m.
intermediate or Way Mails via Boston and Maine
Railway. Arrive at 1920 and $40 m. Close at s.15
m and 2.45 pm.
Great Southern and Western. Arrive at 1920 and
ll,SO p. m. Close at BIS m, 2.45 and 500 pm.
Bangor, Mattawamkeag, and connecting routes
Arrive at 3.l5 p. m. Close at 1.30 a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes. Arrive at 900 q
N. and 3.15 p. m. Close at II 80 m and 500 m.
Morning Northwestern by g. I. 4. Arrive at e35
m. Close at 7.15 m.
Lewiston and Auburn. Arrive at 2.15 and 900
Q. m, and 3.15 m. Close at $50 and 11.30 a. m.
and 500 m.
Rochester, N. H., and intermediate offices. Arrive
ct 1.20 p. m. Close at 645 m and Las p m.
North Conway and other offices on the P. q o. Z.
m and 215 pm.
Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, s. W. Harbor, Mt.
Desert, JoIespert, Machias, Machasport East Ma
chias, Millbridge and Bar Harbor, via each steam
er: Arrive at 6 a. m. Close at 9 p. m.
Passport, via each steamer. Arrive at 500 m.
Close at 500 m.
Foreign Mails, via New York. day preuousJo SAIL
ng of steamers. Close at S15 a. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East. Arrive
at Us am. Close at 800 p m.
Skowhegan intermediate offices and the north,
Arrive at 3.15 m. Close at IL 80 m,
Skowhegan also closes at 900 pm.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. T. B. Ar
rive at $50 p. m. Close at I 90 o m.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island. Close
al 1l.30 a. m. and p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
Accident in the Harb or,

Last evening as the steamer City of Rich
mond was passing down the harbor at few
minutes past 10 clock she ran into dory in
which were two men on their way to Cape
Elizabeth. The dory was upset and tbs men
nearly drowned, owing to their condition. One
was sober enough to cry for help and boat
was quickly sent out from the cutter near by
and the men picked up nearly exhausted. The
cutter crew took the men to saloon on Custom
House wharf where they were resuscitated af-
ter some time. DR.. Brooks was brought to the
men by Officer Hicks, and he pronounced them
we'll enough to be taken home. Lieutenant
bennett of the cutter obtained dry clothing for
them and then sent them home 1t was large.
ly owing to his efforts that the men were saved
even after they were taken from the water. He
worked over one for some time and then took
off his own coat to warm him. The men gave
their names as James McGrath aud William
Ducette. They had very narrow escape.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

YESTERDAYS FIRE.-The alarm of fire from
box % yesterday afternoon called the depart
ment to Thompson block from which large
volume of black smoke was issuing. The fire
was in the basement of the wholesale drug
store of Parsons, Bangs & Co., and was caused
by varnish taking fire while being prepared
over hot fire. The department were on hand
very quickly but unfortunately played into the
second story instead of the basement thus
damaging the stock on that floor. When the
water reached the basement the flames were
quickly extinguished. The loss was
mostly from water and smoke. There
was about $4,000 of insurance in
the agencies as follows: William Allen,
$4,000, Rollins, Loring s. Adams, $4,000, Dow,
Coffin & Libby, $4,000, Anderson & Dow $4,000
1t was very fortunate that the fire was OK
tinguished as soon as it was as there was
large amount of explosive material in the
cellar near where the fire took
The alarm from box 16 at 7.3O vas caused by
the wood work taking fire around cook stove
in tenement of the old wooden house at the
corner of Middle and India Streets The
neighbors rushed in and extinguished the
flames before the engines arrived, without
damage
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

Real ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county yesterday:
Portland-Dexter jordan ct al to Madeira
Elorett, acre on Long Island.
Falmouth-Jacob Shattuck to Jacob 81.
Brink lot of land.
Edward Maybury to Albert Winsow, 10 acres
woodland.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS L. Dennison to Julia
A. johnson, land.
New Gloucester-Henry Pennell to George
McConkey, lot of land
Harpswell-Calvin f. Slower to Eli M. Alex
ander, 81 rods land.
Yarmouth-Auson N. Hicks to Josephine R.
Pullen, land and buildings.
Standish-Lovell Rand to Chas. P. Rand, 1876
acres land.
Mark r. Coolbroth to Geo. w. Warren, part
of lot No 81, Sd division.
Harrison-Wm. w. Wentworth to Eunice
A. Thompson, one-half of an acre.
Bridgton-Nathan Ell. Pendexter to r. II.
Davis ct al. land and buildings.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30


PATRIoTIo ORDER Sons OF AMERIcA-Camps No
/ and convene at P. o. s. of A. Hall, Plum
street. NO. 1 on Tuesday evening; No. on Mon
day evening of each week; No. at School House,
Turner's Island. Cape Elizabeth, Friday Evening.
florist CITY CoMMANDERY No. 16 convenes at
p. o. S. of A. Hall, Plum ST., on first Thursday of
each month.
BoswoRTH POST G. A. R.-Meeting every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner Of Congress and
Casco streets.
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head-
quarters corner of Congress and Temple streets.
Open day and evening. Business meeting Tues
lay evenings at "a O'Clock.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No. 71-
Aecond Saturday Of each month.
PORTLAND SOCIETY OF NATURAL HIST 2
At their library room City Hall, on the first and
third Monday evenings OF each month.
SovEREIGNs OF MDUsTRY-Dirigo Council, No /
meets every Friday evening, at Arcana Hall, at n
o'clock.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Harrington
Block. Second Monday in each month. Delivery
of books daily. to 9, day and evening.
PAYsoN LITERARY SOCIETY-Meetings every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown and
Congress streets, at u O'Clock.
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AND READING
RooM-Open and free to all from 10 a. m. to p.
IN. City Building.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-BramhaI Lodge, No. 3
Tuesday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No. 6, Monday
evenings; Pine Tree, No. IL, Friday evenings, at
heir Hall, Capp's Block, Market Square.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Thurs
day In each month.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARs-
Arcana, Monday, Congress Hall, 1901 Congress
ST.; Mission Wednesday, Williams Block, CongI 'ss
street; Mystic, Thursday, at Sons of Temperance
Hall.
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE UNIoN-Congress Hall.
Business meetings Thursday evenings; public meet
ings Sunday evenings, att O'clock
JUVENILE DEMONSTRATION Temple, No. "a,
at Congress Ball, every Wednesday evening at Z
O'Clock. Temperance concerts first Sunday in every
month.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNIoN-Corne
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday In each
month.
PORTLAND FRATERNITY-No. Al Free st. Block
Every evening.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCIATIoN-Oppo-
site Preble House, Congress Street, open day and
evening. Union Gospel Meetings Wednesday and
Saturday evenings at "a O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

THE PHoNoGRAPH.-Among the visitors to
see the photograph yesterday was the Rev. DR..
Hill. BE has read much in regard to the in.
strument but has never before seen one in op-
GRAFTON. he was so much pleased with the in
strument that after spending some time in
testing its powers he promised to give lecture
upon the subject at an early day. 1t will be
we'll worth listening to.
Yesterday the children of the Orphan Asy-
lum visited the hall and were shown both the
photograph and telephone. Today and Satur-
day the children of the public schools will be
admitted for Is cents.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

FASHIONABLE WEDDING-A fashionable
wedding took place yesterday forenoon at st.
Dominick's church, State street, the contract.
ing parties being Mr.. T. j. WEIGH and Miss
Louise Delham, both of this city. Miss Kate
Connors and Mr.. T. j. Lynch performed the
parts of bridesmaid and groomsman respect
lively. The bride in a beautiful dress of white
lace and satin, trimmed with orange blossoms,
ELECTED from the large congregation present
many expressions of admiration, while Miss
Connors arrayed in rich dress of white mus
lin was no less the object of admiring atten-
ton. The gentlemanly young groom, dressed
in a suit of conventional black, also presented
a fine appearance. Rev. Father McKenna,
assisted by Rev. Father John Doherty, per.
formed the marriage ceremony. At the close
of the nuptial high mass, which followed the
marriage. Father McKenna preached short
and appropriate sermon upon the sanctity of
matrmony, which the church raises to the
lofty position Of a sacrament. From 1.3O to 10
p. m. the young couple held reception at the
residence of the BRIDES father on Danforth
street, and were the recipients of many valua-
BILE presents. Ia their journey of life, begun
under such favorable auspices, they have the
best wishes of numerous friends for happy
and prosperous future.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

MAY CRIMINAL TERM, 1878, SYMoNDs, J.s PRESID-
ING.
wEDNEsDAY-Daniel W. Scribner VS.. John o.
Winship. Action of tort to recover damages for a
false and malicious arrest upon execution in fa-
vor of Winship against Scribner, which execution
the plaintiff alleges had been satisfied in full. De-
fence-that the execution never was satisfied and
that defendant never arrested upon it. Verdict
for defendant.
D. W. Scribner vs.. Frank W. True. This is an &C.
tion against the defendant, True, constable, for
making false return upon execution in the above
case. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant ar
rested him upon the execution, and instead of max
ing return according to the fact made return that
the execution was in part satisfied and took out
an alias execution, upon which plaintiff arrest
ed. Verdict for the defendant.
Scribner pro Sc Winship for defendant,
Notice to Counsel Court will be In session Friday
for the purpose of closing civil business.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

A PLEASING CoNcERT.-The concert given at
Plymouth church last evening was a very pleas
ant entertainment. The programme, as pub
lished, was carried out. with the exception of
Mr. Written, who did not appear as advertised.
ALI the numbers vera Well rendered and Mr.
Tyler's cornet solo, Miss Mlliken's solo "Wait-
ing" and Mr.. Farrel's harmonica selections
were encored. There was good attendance
and the audience was quite enthusiastic.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

REMovAL.-Chas Day, Jr, has removed
from his old stand on Exchange street to the
large and spacious store 1877 Middle street
formerly occupied by Allen & Go. He is now
fitted up for the glorious Fourth, and has a
host Of things for young America. The new
stand is well suite1 forsMr. Days business and
is none too large to accommodate his stock He
has closed out his jewelry and in the future
will devote himself exclusively to toys, games,
children's carriages, Sc.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

MIsFoRTUNEs OF A VoYAGE.-The bark
Celina, Capt. Hodgdon, which arrived here
yesterday from Rio Janerio via Turks Island,
reports series of misfortunes. His wife was
taken down with the yellow fever at Rio ia
metro and died in a few days. The second
mate, brother to the captains wife, also died
at Bio Janeiro. An infant son, two years old,
died three days out. The first mate, Charles
Hutton, was sick with the fever, but recovered.
All but three of the crew were left in the hos
pital and the captain was compelled to ship a
new crew for the return voyage, which he was
compelled to pay $50 per month. Mrs. Hodg-
don and her brother, who was unmarried, were
natives of Boothbay. They were buried in Rio.
The ship cleared from Rio March 3Oth.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
HIGH STREET BAZAAR.-The little folks of

HIGH STREET BAzAAR.-The little folks of
the high street society gave very pleasant
entertainment at the vestry yesterday after
noon and last evening. There was fine dis
play of useful and fancy articles and good
number were disposed of. The display of re-
freshments was very tempting and the visitors
patronized this department with liberal
hand. The children are to be congratulated
upon the success Of their efforts.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

FLOWER MIssloN.-The distribution of
flowers among the sick and suffering will be
renewed this season on Saturday, June 1st. 1t
is earnestly hoped that those who rendered a
service so thankfully received last summer
should give their aid this year, and should
interest others in the work. Contributions of
flowers are solicited aud should be sent to
Con gress Hall every Saturday from to a
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

RUNAWAY AccIDENT,-Yesterday morning
Mr.. Jarius Talbot left his horse standing in
Market Square for moment when the animal
became frightened and started down Preble
street. On the way he frightened the horse of
Clark Merrill and the two started on a race.
At the corner OF Cumberland street both car.
riages struck distractions and the horses
cleared themselves from what were afterwards
very much demoralized vehicles. The horses
we're caught before either of them We're much
injured. This is another illustration of the
necessity of hltching horses on the street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

ANNIvERsARY.-A very happy occasion oc-
Cured at White Rock on Tuesday evening at
the residence of VIM. Buxton and wife. it be-
ing the fortieth anniversary of their welded
life. A sumptuous repast was served in their
spacious dining-hall, aud the presentation of
valuable gifts was made, and responded to in a
very cordial manner by Mr.. Buxton, wishing
their friends many happy and prosperous years.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

A FINE CAR.-The Boston & Maine Rail-
road brought to this city yesterday one of the
finest freight Car ever seen on New England
road. 1t was built for the express purpose of
transporting the products of Rufus Stanley's
brewery in Lawrence. The outside was
artisticly painted to advertise the business of
the firm while the inside was arranged like a
refrigerator Car. There are two other cars
exactly like this one. They are second only to
Barnum's oar.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

BURIED TO THE WAIsT.-Yesterday morning
while workmen were at work on the new sewer
on Brown street the sides gave way, nearly
burying one of the men, He was STOPPING
down at the time and just managed to raise his
head in time to prevent its being covered up
As it was the dirt surrounded him to the waist
and he was unable to move until shoveled out.
The affair created quite little excitement for
the time and crowd witnessed the shoyelng
ont prOcess.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
Rrief ,JOttiuus.

As TO-DAY Is ALMOST UNIVERSALLY OBSER-
BE ISSUED FROM THIS OFFICE TOMORROW.
The yacht club start on their annual cruise
ct 9 o'clock this morning.
Sheriff Ring seized nine barrels of beer at
the Boston g. Maine depot yesterday morning
La Crosse is becoming quite popular game
here and there are several teams in practice.
The wife of DR.. f. Wardwell of Gorham. N.
H., who has been sick for some time died yes
terday morning.
A Degree Tempe of the Independent Order
of Good Templars will be established at Nor
rill's Corner next Tuesday evening.
The steamer Henrietta will make an excnr-
sion among the Islands to-day leaving Custom
House wharf at 1880 q. m.
The funds of Colby University have been
transferred from the Safety Vault 10 Boston to
the Safety Vault in this city.
The salary Of the President of the Maine
Central railroad has been fixed at $4,000, it is
said.
1t is reported that the Maine Central is to
take off some of the trains now running to
lessen expenses.
The steamer Fiona will run to the Islands
to-day as usual. Her time table can be seen
elsewhere.
A correspondent asks when Andrew Jackson
was in the United States Senate? He was
elected Senator by the Tennessee Legislature
ia 1928
1t was arranged yesterday to argue the
Savage and Gilman cases at the July term of
the Law Court, which is held in this city, in
stead of at Augusta this term.
A whole schooner load of mackerel at Com
mercial wharf were retailed at five cents
dozen yesterday. There was constant
stream of fish from the wharf. all day.
G. W. Belknap & Son have entered for the
prize Of 800 in gold offered by the Agriculsu-
raj Society for the best lot of corn to the acre.
They will of course use their celebrated ground
bone as fertilizer.
1t seems to be the general opinion of the
Common Council men that they will adhere to
their former action in the Bracket street school
house matter and ask for a committee of con.
ference.
Only routine business was transacted at the
Maine Central directors meeting yesterday.
The decision of the Executive Council on the
state tax will not be given until the June
meeting.
The manager of the Museum received a
postal card from a man in Alfred yesterday,
saying that he had two foxes which he would
like to sell to place among the curiosties. The
man was anxious to know what prices were
paid for such animals.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
GOrham,

At the town hall Friday evening an attempt
will be made to introduce Greenbackism into
Gorham, this time by Mr.. Leo Miller. On
Saturday evening a caucus will be held in
some hall and it is only reasonable to suppose
that if no more success is met with on Friday
evening than when certain Portland gentle
man tried, Gorham will be poorly represented
at the coming convention.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

ANOTHER large lot of Misses fancy hosiery,
boot pattern unbleached tops, with cardinal,
seal brown and navy blue feet; also Misses
light blue extra quality, and Ladies' hair line,
coIored clocks, with brown, navy and cardinal
feet, extra long, at 62 IL cents pair; just
opened at 81. l. Nelson b Co.'S. 443 Congress
street, Harrington Block. my29d2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

COLORADO BEETLEs.-Col. Charles B. Mer-
rill has furnished us with several potato bugs,
of very lively and aggressive appearance,
gathered on his farm at Gorham. They are
pretty but we are not proud and any one who
fancies them may have them and welcome.
They are in a neat tin box with holes in the
top SO that they can breathe freely and they
give promise of long and active life.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

LADIES in want of fine cloak and dress
trimmings, such as French laces, real twist
fringes, beaded fringes, colored frnges 10 silk
or worsted, headings, moss trimmings or but
tons will find the largest and best assortment in
this city at FL. /. Nelson & Co.'s, 443 Congress
street. Harrington Block. my29d2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

WOMAN MIssING.-Carrie E. Smith, a woman
35 years of age, has been missing from b er
home on Waterville street for the past two or
three days and her friends are alarmed. The
police have been notified and are on the look.
out for traces OF the woman.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

PREsENTATIoN.-Mr. Joseph N. Martin,
master mechanic at the Grand Trunk, has re-
Gently been presented with very valuable rife
by a number of his personal friends. The value
of the rifle depends largely upon its history
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

WE are receiving Verbsnas, Pansies, Pinks
and other bedding out plants direct from the
garden every day, also Garden, Field and
Flower Seeds. Catalogue free to all.
W. G. SAWYER s. Co, % Market Square.
my11eOd3W
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

REVIVAL MEETINGS. Meetings will be held
every evening this week at the Gospel Tenn
perance Mission rooms, Mechanics building,
at u o'clock. AL are invited.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
TIKI PRESS
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTlsEMENTs TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Exeursion-Steamer Henrietta
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Card-Parsons, Bangs s. Co.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted-W. j. Holland.
Coal-Green, Son g. Lynch.
Rubber Hose-Hall.
Something New-A. II. Zoe.
In Press-Loring, Short & Harmon.
Two Story House-F. G. Patterson.
Lost-May 2sth.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Furniture and Carpets--F. o. Bailey g. Co.
Fine Oil Paintings-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Gold and Silver Watches Fl. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30

The stock of gold and silver watches, clocks,
jewelry and plated ware in store of Charles
Day, Jr., & Co., "a Exchange street, will be
sold at great sacrifice for one week. At that
time we shall dispose of them at auction.
mvS div
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-30
Stated Meetings.

The regular meetings of the City Council take
lace the first Monday evening of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday
evening of each month.