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ID. MCCAIN, JR., Salesman.
JAS. DUNCAN, Auct SIT 7th stT W, apI9-2t
CHAMCERY SALE OF IMPROVED PROP
~ rhI ON NORTH H STREET, b GTWEEN

I HhnMMGEhl snLE OF IMPROVED PROP
~ IN ON NORTH II STREET d GTWEEN
,,ep AND Sd STREETS WEST.
Under and by virtue of decree of the Su- -
prepe Court Of the District Of Columbia, f.:I
on airing dste the I'd day of April, A, D. 1878, Gl8
ana passed in certain cause pending therein In
which John W Lumsden is complainant and John
0,Connell and Margaret O'Connell and Others are
d ~ the same being equity No $751;
to the highest bidder therefor, in front of thu
premises, on MONDAY, the 9th day Of April. A
ID: 1878 at o clock p. m. ali the right, title and
interest OF the defendants. John OFConneii and
Margaret O'COnnell. to and In that certain piece o
parcel of ground and premises situar and being in
the city of Washington. District of Columbia
known and distinguished on the ground plat OF
Ian of said city as lot numbered fourteen (14) IL
square south OF square numbered five hun tired
and sixty two g. of 1922, together with the appur
tenanceS to the same belonging.
re; ms OF sale as prescribed by 'hs decree: One
th1ro in cash. and the residue in two equal install
m ,nts at six and twelve months. with interest at
the rate of per centum per annum until paid ;
TIT TO be served until the whole purchase money
is Paid. deposit of $50 will be required at the
time OF sale, and all conveyancing will be at the
cost of the purchaser.
THOS. h. CALLAN, Trustee
~ 1876 Louisiana avenue,
THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer.
ap19-utS flaw RepOrtar
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CUNARD LINE.
NOTICE

TUNARD LINE.
4 NOTICE.
With the view of diminishing the chances OF
collision, the Steamers of this line take specific
course for all seasons of the year.
On the outward passage from Queenstown 70 New
York or Boston crossing the meridian of so at AZ
lat, or nothing TO the north of 43.
On the homeward passage crossing the meriaian
OF so at AZ lat, nothing to the north OF AZ.
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STEAMERS FOR NEW YORF

STEAMERS FOR NEW YORK.
The Steamers JOHN GIBSON and E. G..
KNIGHT Alternately leave Pier Al East
River, New York, at O'Clock pm. &KEkfh
every SATURDAY al p M; George kssi1EEffzzsh
town every MONDAY, and Alexandria same day.
Freight taken at lowest rates. For Information
apply at Office over Metropolitan Bank 18th street,
or TO Il. Z. A. DENHAM, Agent, Water street,
Georgetown.
ap2f-tr SAMUEL BACON President
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1873 PENNs1IVANIA 1873
ROUTE

TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST,
Double T acE. Steel Rolls,
Splendid . ceaery, Mdgnifce EQuip ent,
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3. ' ~ ''''''0 "a "' ''o''o0''
TRUSTEES sALE on DESIRABLE UNIM-
PROVED PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF STREET. BETWEEN NEW
YORK AVENUE AND FIRST STREET
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE
The odds and ends of an upuolSteriug establish
ment, No. 72l. corner 9th and G streets north.
west. will be seld at auction SATURDAY MORN.
ING, at 10 O'Clock a.. m.
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1AS. DUNCAN, AuctIoneer, SIT 7th st. H. W.
y Cred Front Building.r
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

GOOD TEMPLARs.-The second quarterly
session of Mt. Pleasant District Lodge of
Good Templars, comprising the lodges in
Northern Cumberland, Western Oxford and
portion of York county, met with Selden
Conner Lodge at Bridgton Friday. The meet
ing was grand success in all respects. Nearly
all the lodges IN the District were represented,
nearly one thousand delegates from abroad
being present, who were entertained at dinner
by the Selden Conner Lodge. The private
meetings of the District Lodge were harmoni-
GUS and interesting. Rousng public meetings
were held in the Universalst church afternoon
and evening at which the District Templar,
e.. A. Shorey, presided. Able and stirring
addresses were made by Ex-Governor Sidney
Ferham and Hon. Neal Dow of Portland, Rev.
Mr.. McIntire of Waterford, M. K. Mabry of
Hiram andiothers. The attendance was large
and the speakers were listened to With much
interest.
A pleasing feature Of the visit of Gen. Dow
and Ex-Gov. Perham was a sersnare rendered
them by the Bridgton Brass Band, A. o. B.
Corbett, leaders, and response by thes gentle
men in addresses from the balcony of the
Cumberland House. The meeting will long be
remembered with pleasure by the people of
Northern Cumberland and Eastern Oxford.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02
Brief Jottings.

AS the heat increases the days decrease.
We have passed the longest days of the year
and now they begin to shorten slowly.
Once more. 1t was George G. Babcock who
was admitted to the High School.
There were 20 intentions of marriage record
ed with the City Clerk last month.
Between IL 80 and 100 now there are four
teen trains arrive and depart from the Grand
Trunk depot.
At the post mortem examination of Mr..
Samuel Small his brain weighed 63 ounces, or
more than that of Daniel Webster.
A water taker on Emery street wants to
know bow it happens that they only have
water every other day on that street.
The store of Andrew Bennett corner of Pine
and Bracket street, was entered by burglars
Sunday morning and a quantity of goods were
taken.
The city fathers were refreshed last evening
by cool draughts of lemonade provided by the
ever thoughtful City Messenger, John L
Shaw.
The camping ground at White Head is free
for campers and there is every facility to make
it pleasant. The lookout is progressing
finely.
If Mr.. Edison will invent something to bot
tie up the summer heat for winter use he will
receive the thanks Of, mot only the poor sufferers
in summer, but the suffering poor in the win
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02
Pond Cove.

This side the long and dangerous point Of
rock known as Trundy's Reef the encroaching
sea has pushed its way up into the land almost
to the feet of forest trees, so that one can
easily step from brsnchy covert to the sea
wall, and enjoy in quick turn the pensive
beauty of woodland scenery and the wide ex-
pause of the ocean. On the one side leafy
branches intercept his view; on the other it is
bounded only by the horizon line. The best
features of landscape and marine are combined
in the spot. A pleasanter place for the sum.
mer loiterer cannot be found in long days
journey.
appropriately enough the place is called
Pond Cove. The high sea wall which looks
down upon the water is dashed on a rising tide
by tremendous waves, and the aspect is any,
thing but the quiet appearance OF a pond.
However the spot is as delightful by that name
as it would be by any other. In addition to its
picturesqueness Pond Cove possesses many
other attractions to the sportsman. The fish
ing is excellent and the shooting not to be des-
pised Cunners abound Indeed it is one OF
the best places in this vicinity for that sport.
But a short ride from the city, it offers many
inducements to those in search of a days
pleasure. Chief of these, to m any, is the con-
venient little picnic house just opened by Cap
tain w. Fl. Broughton, which is already
drawing many visitors. Captain Broughton,
most courteous of hosts, has apparently taken
for his motto, sour aim is to please" That at
any rate is the result of his efforts. He has
secured the services of an accomplished cook
who has rare success in cooking and serving up
Gunner chowder, fried clans, and like dishes
to which the heart of the seaside visitor in
clines. If one chooses he can catch his OWL
fish. A gentleman who has tried the fishing
ground boasts that one day last week he caught
seven cunners in eight minutes, taking of
seven by eight in the most approved manner
Those who are disinclined to extraordinary
exertions may lounge over the rocks or lie on
the grass while the house does the heavy bust.
ness for them. They will only be expected to
exert themselves at meal time. Whichever
plan is adopted the visitor can pass many de.
lightful hours at Pond Cove.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

Hon. Geo. f. Shepley has received the de-
gree of LII. d. from Dartmouth College.
Among those admitted to Yale College are
E. L. Dillingham;, III. G. Jeffsrds and E. L.
Clark Of Bangor.
A. J. Phipps, Ph. D., Superintendent of the
Schools of Lewiston, has been elected chair
man of curatoIs Of Alumni Association. and
reelected President of the Phi Beta Kappa
Society of Dartmouth College.
Four of the recent Auburn High School
graduates will join the next Freshman class of
Bates College-two young gentlemen, Mr..
Paul and Mr.. HarloH. and two young ladies,
Miss Farnham and Miss Merrill. These are
the first young lady graduates of the school
who fitted for college.
Mr.. Francis Murphy, the great temperance
apostle, has arranged with Messrs. "A. S. Barnes
81 Co., of New York, to publish his new Cos
pei Temperance Hymns. 1t will be specially
adapted for use in the gospel temperance cause,
revival, praise and praise meetings.
Hon. G. A. Chaplin of Harrison "has it,
the greenback mania. He has been repeatedly
honored by the Republican party, and much
Oftener been an unsuccessful asprant for posi-
tons at the hands OF thu Republican party.
He, like the President of the Greenback Club
at Bfidgtou-who was candid tie for the
Bridgton postoffice last year, aud was not quail
ified-has suddenly discovered that the Repub
lican party has "outlIved its usefulness, ITO
them at least.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02
Fire Crackers.

Mr.. EDIToR.-The small boys hour of
triumph draws near. The Fourth of July
Games on apace when the small boy will for a
day and night take control of the city, and
make twenty-four hours hideous with noise,
and pestilent with stencil. Some absurd old
people had imagined that they could hold in
small boy, but they were very much mistaken.
They represented that the firing of Chinese
crackers was an intolerable nuisance, and 50 it
is; but the small boy smiles derisively. The
Aldermen and Common Council are willing to
prohibit green apples, or even whiskey or a
glass of lager; but fire crackers and the small
boy are too much for them.
So. the small boy wins an easy victory. On
the Fourth of July all the regular police force
together with thirty or forty extra police will
do duty day aud night in watching for fires
and accidents from crackers-all for the small
boy.
On the Fourth of July every fireman and
every policeman will be prohibited from
leaving his post of duty, even for an hour
all to secure the small boys privilege of setting
the city on fire. On the Fourth of July all
house owners and tenants who are longing to
Set D Jay III Jus country, Will 1851 COupolcu
to remain in town to see that their dwellings
are not fred by the small boys crackers. On
the Fourth of July thousands who would give
the world for drive on that day will be COM
PEELED to stay at home for fear of accidents iby
runaway horses, startled by the bunc b Of
crackers thrown under their feet by the patriotic
and triumphant small boy. On the Fourth of
July there will be- ten or q dozen citizens
damaged more or less, here an eye put out,
and there nose shot off, and so on, by the
cheerful and elevating sport so dear to the
small boy. And we feel it a painful duty to
add that even the small boy himself will
doubtless be brought home 10 pieces, or INSTALL
ments as it were, which fractional condition he
will owe exclusively to his patriotic devotion to
crackers and double headers.
But what of it? Let policemen and firemen
do double, aye, treble duty; let insurance compa-
MES suffer needless losses; let families be burned
out of house and home; let horses run away
and riders be smashed; let boys and girls and
men and women be blown up and torn up,
and gathered in baskets and taken home in
joints and sections; what of it, we repeat?
Are these good reasons for curtaiing the
small boys patriotism? Not bit of it. With
out the small boy we should have no statesmen
of the future; without fre-crackers we should
have no small boy worthy of the name. So
burn and main at your sweet will my boy;
the city is yours for one day, and all that
stupid grown people have to do is to wait upon
you from sunset to sunset. To be sure, you
will deprive your parents and friends of the
slightest vestige of comfort; put what of that?
Patriotism and fire.crackers are one and
indivisible and the small boy is their high
priest,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

From the above total deduct estim ated in
come of the city for the financial year $4,000,
thus leaving balance of $765,77S SO to be rails
ed by taxation.
The report was accepted and the bill was
passed.
The Mayor appointed and the Board confirm
ed the following men as special police to assist
in keeping order the night before the Fourth
Charles B. Moseley, Henry S. Thrasher, Mel
vile Sterling Alfred Sterling, Frank Perry,
G. r. futile, Charles A. Bsa, Franklin Berry,
William BAtchelder, w. E. Watson. S. W.
Joy, s. D. Lincoln, w. Ell. Wescott, Thomas
Hetferon. G. w. Knight, j. 81. Barton, Amos
Frye, Fernald Libby. Graston Stone, H. B.
Skilings, W. H. Small, John Greeley, James
Nutter, Thomas Glendening, David 81. Burns,
Daniel Rounds, William Hayes, John Corri-
don, John A. Chandler, James OBrion, Ar
thur Bradley, Alonzo Bonney. George Fl. Far
mum, Winfield f. Joy, George Staples, Herbert
X. Johnson, Frank Eveleth.
The Mayor appointed and the board con-
firmed w. j. McCullum as policeman in place
of Mr.. Hanston, deceased.
The Mayor appointed William Sterling and
George Staples as police at the Islands during
the summer. Alderman Maxey opposed the
confirmation of Mr.. Sterling, saying that he
thought the police department had already
provided for all the men of that name in the
country and if they had missed one man be
was willing he should be dropped. Alderman
Cushman said that there were two SteriiDgs
on the regular force aud the Mayor had jast
appointed two more for the Fourth. Mr..
Sterling was not confirmed by the board and
the name of John Measure was substituted for
it.
The committee on sale of unproductive real
estate reported the following order:
That the committee on sale of unin. proved
real estate be authorized to exchange the lot of
land on northwest side of Milk street between
Market and Silver streets for a good and sub.
stantial wooden building, suitable for a
market house to be erected on the lot opposite
being on the south. asterly side of said Milk
street, the building to be according to plans
andsspecihcations Observation-Disclosures, and the
transfer of said land to be made when the
said building is completed to the satisfaction of
said committee, and the City Treasurer is
covenants of warranty to the party or parties
with whom the committee may Contract ANY
money arising from the difference between the
cost of the building and the value of the land
be paid into the city treasury.
After long discussion the order was laid on
the table for one week.
Papers from the lower board passed in con.
currence.
IN COMMON COUNCIL.
Councilman Melaugh offered an order for the
removal of the two stored wooden building or
Newbury street corner of Hancock. Passed.
Councilman Andrews offered an order for thu
appointment of committee on the part O.
both boards to consider the expediency Of
shutting off the gas from the street lamps a
midnight. Passed.
Papers from the upper board passed in con
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

SUNDAY SCHOOL ExoURsIoN.-The present
hot sultry weather has starred up society picnics
at a great rate. To-day the st. Lawrence
Sunday School 60 to Little Chebeague on the
steamer Express The First Baptist to Spur
wink by teams. The Williston church and
society go to Pine Point over the Boston &
Maine road Last but not least the Plymouth
Sunday School go to Gen. Mattocks' farm at
Baldwin over the Oadensburg. There will be
an abundance of games provided and fine
time is anticipated.
Tomorrow the High street society go to
Baldwin also. On Friday the Casco street
society 90 to White Head on the steamer
Express. The Congress Square society 60 to
Saco river Tuesday of next week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

Real ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county yesterday:
Portland-Mary A. Lyons ct ais to Albert
Colby, laad.
John Andrew, Jr., to Mary e. Marston, lot
of land.
mons, lot of land.
Windham-NathauelA Atkins to Albert n.
Sayward, Jonathan Hanson homestead.
Gorham-Charles M. Westcott to Jordan P
Wescott, Oil acres of land.
Jordan p. Westcott to Charles M. Westcoot,
10 acres land
Standish-Abby NJ. Thompson to Joseph S.
Webster, land and buildings.
Bridgton-George III. Glines to Porter M.
Glines, lot of land
Rebecca A. Glnes to Potter M. Giines, land
and buildings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

UNCLE Tom CABIN.-"UncleT Toms CABIN
which has wonderful popularity considering
the poor play it is,was produced at the Museum
last evening before very small audiences. The
distinguishing features of the representation
was the negro minstrelsy, which was not en-
tirely successful. "Lottie" sang ''du da-da,"
aud that was about all of it. She is a good
conventional "Topsy," but shows no especial
aptitude for tbs part. Perhaps an ordinary
impersonation of "Topsy" has been spoiled for
the Portland public by the extraordinarily good
Characterization given by Miss Ally Chippen-
dale. Certainly the performance last event ng
did not excite much interest in the audience.
The support was fair. The "Ophslia'' was
much more good-uatured than is usually found
on the STAGE The play will be repeated every
evening this week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02
STATE NEWS
ANpRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

ANDR0SCOGGIN COUNTY.
The Androscoggin county greenback conven-
ton is called to meet at Auburn, Saturday,
July 18th. at 2 p. m.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
A Boston paper says that NJ. L. VIM, born
in Clinton, Maine. worked in a grocery store
in Boston. Ia 1S49 he went to California and
in few years made fortune. Subsequently
he was robbed by his clerks and employees, and
was found IN New York in poverty, so weak
for want of food that he could scarcely stand.
KNOX COUNTY.
An addition of IA feet is being made to the
harness shop of the Maine State Prison. The
building is 100 feet long, and the harness shop
when completed will be IT'S feet in length by 80
feet in width. The harness and carriage bust
ness are the most important branches of work
carried on at the prison. They have orders for
harnesses faster than they can fill them. Wher-
ever these harnesses have been sold they ha ve
given excellent satisfaction. In the way Of
carriage sales this spring and summer the trade
has been very active. During the year 1877,
sixty one carriages were sold. This year up to
June Goth there have been sold 104 ew car
riages and 81 second hand ones, maxi ng in all
161 sales, and more has been ordered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

IMPORTANT SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-To-
day at 3 p. m. Messrs. f. o. Bailey & Ca. will
sell the residence of the late Thos. OBrion in
Deering. This is one of the finest places in the
vicinity of Portland, and as the sale is to be
made without reserve to close the estate, should
attract attention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

The JACKSON CENTENNIAL.-J ackson, N.
H., Is to have centennial celebration on the
Fourth, when the hundredth anniversary of the
settlement of the town will be observed with
appropriate exercises on the spot where it was
made. jackson City" is always a pleasant
place to visit in the summer days. 1t will be
novelty to see the quiet old village excited, and
worth making trip for. The Governor of
New Hampshire and other distinguished guests
will be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02
THOSE of our citizens who remember the

THOSE of our citizens who remember the days
of stage coach travelling will be glad to learn
that the old hostelry at Hiram, famous years
ago as a stage house, is soon to be opened as
summer resort. r. has been remodeled and
thoroughly repaired, and will be thrown open
to the public on the 18th inst. Having a de-
lightful location it ought to be favorite place
of resort,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

ACCIDENTs.-Yesterday forenoon Mr. John
Murcb of Brighton Corner was thrown from
his carriage while riding in this city and
received severe bruises.
Mr.. S. Mountferd left his Lorse on Portland
street in front of r. G. Green's store when
small lad jumped upon the animals back
causing him to turn about quickly and break
the carriage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

KID GLovEs.-Stil they come for HAIRLESS
seamless, positively the best glove out; two but.
ton only $l.40, three button $162 per pair.
Also full line of gloves from SOC, SOC 7O;. to
81 par pair, ali decided bargains.
E LATNER $50 Cnnorass STRAIT
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

PREsUMPscoT PARK.-The Fourth is to be
observed at Presumpscst Park by three good
races Cor $100 purses. The first race is for
purse and stake, and Pagan and Kitty Morris
will compete for it. The second is for $50 class
and seven horses are entered for it. The third
is 2.43 class and four horses are entered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

A SERIES OF Enthusiastically fore
noon small child of Mrs. Cox, living at Ferry
village, fell down stairs, receiving severe Dj1r-
les. A few moments later a brother Of the in
juTed child, ten years Of age, fell from the
wharf and wa Eearly drowned before being
RESCUED. DR.. Lowell attecded them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

Remarks were made by the School Commit
tee and others present. The teacher, Mr.. j.
G. Libby, was presented with fine fine copy
of "America Illustrated by his pupils. Mr..
Libby has trught here two terms and is liked
very much.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

SASH ribbons of all widths and colors; also
all kinds of satin and gros grain ribbons at
lowest prices. Six inch sash ribbon at 35c per
yeard, all at Latner's, $50 Congress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

for the month of June:
Monthly Mean Barometer, 1890.
Monthly Mean Thermometer, 63 deg.
Monthly Mean Humidity, II.
Highest barometer, 80 81 ON the LIST.
Lowest barometer, 29.4l on 9th.
Monthly range of barometer, 80.
Highest temperature 94deg. on 18th and seth.
Lowest temperature, 45 deg. on 7th.
Monthly range of temperatures, 49.
Greatest daily range Of temperature 20 deg on It'll.
Mean maximum temperatures, "a deg.@
Mean of minimum temperatures Sc.
Mean daily range of temperature, IS.
Total rain fall aud melted snow 3.13 inches.
Prevailing wind South.
Total number of miles travelled, 1925.
Maximum Velocity of wind, 20 miles per hour the
22d.
Number of cloudy days, other than those on which
rain fell. 3.
Total number Of days on which rain or snow fell,
1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-07-02

CHANGE OF TIME.-The Boston g Maine
road will by their new arrangement run trains
to Boston leaving here at els, 8.4j a. M, Ito,
$50 p. No., arriving in Boston at 10. 45 a. M,
13O, $40, 1880 p. m.