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BATE.
WEDNESDAY. June 4.


Showery.
Overcoats are again in use.
Meeting of the City Council this evening.
G. V. Minott's ship Meron will arrive at
Phipsburg from Liverpool, shortly, to be re-
classed.
Ships Riverside and Alice NJ Minott are
expected home.
Rufus Rideout, the well-known master
joiner, will leave for New York next Monday.
He has accepted position in an establish
ment in New York city.
Next Sabbath will be observed as ,ehildren's
day and floral Sunday at both the Methodist
churches in this city. The entire day will be
devoted to the children and the churches,
Wesley and Beacon street, will be deliberately
decorated with flowers. AT Wesley church in
the evening there will be Sunday School
concert, at which there will be singing by the
school, congregation and select choir COM
posed of local ability.
Freight-M. G. R. R., east q, west II cars
X. & Last 10, west 4 cars.
Forty freight cars Of the x. & L. are await
ing shipment of granite at Eastern quarries
The barge Juno was successfully launched
this noon at high water from the yard of VIM
Rogers The tug Hercules is expected from
Rockland to tow the barge Thursday to Rock
land.
Last Tuesday afternoon during the "north-
err Fred Snow of Whitehead, was rowing a
small boat from the mouth of main river to
Whitehead, and had just arrived off the Sis
tefs when his boat capSized, and he has not
since been heard from. A schooner was near
the spot and Snow may have been picked up
by the crew, though the schooners tender
could not have lived in the sea. If picked up
hewill be heard from on the arrival of the
schooner in port.
Hotel arrivals Shannon's, 90 Sagadahoc.
II. ''
;. That defunct equine owing to the weather
did not go to sea Monday but floated up river
this morning. Will sail next tide.
Pinafore by the Bath company and Mr..
Wilson of the Boston Museum as Sir Joseph
at Columbian Hall Thursday night.
:, MIR; John b. Curtis of Bath will graduate at
commencement.
?, A one horse shay went to pieces in North
End mud this noon owing to fractions horse.
Long shore bathing has begun
Richardson, the. mill man, is putting q
public bath room in his new mill The first
instance of bath in Bath.
An ornament to Front street is the new
leWelry store just opened by Mr.. Albert G,
Page. Jr., well known Bath boy who doesn't
mean to go West. His store in Bank block is
excellently filled for the purpose, having
hard pine floor polished, silver plate mounted
show cases on light counters with a large
stand of white wood lined with black velvet
1or silver ware. In selecting his stock Mr.
rage has chosen the newest and best. Conser-
yatory flowers in vases add to the elegant APP
pearance OF his place of business. His friends
wish him success.
A suburban farmer has for a scare crow a
lady's hoop skirt. Jack says this will drive
away the gentlemen black birds, but what
shall he use against the feminines?
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BRUNSWICK.
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Potato bugs are learning to swim.
The faculty of the Maine Medical school
had meeting last night, after which six of
the graduating class much to their mortif-
cation, found that they had been 'pluck-
ed" The class numbered 81.
About sixty Masons from here will par
ticipate in the festivities at Portland on St..
Johns day, June oath. They will make a
fine appearance in their new regalia.
Trailing for bass in the river is fine sport
If you can find party to row the boat.
The frame for an addition to the pulp
mill is nearly completed and will be put up
soon.
The absence of the sprinkler may be ex-
cused to-day, as one more effective is in
operation.
Many friends of the students will be in
town Friday to witness their sports. In
order to get a position for seeing the boat
race it will be necessary to go early as no
grand stand will be erected.
1t is reported that Mr. NJ. Bailey of Lew
1ston, has bought the store formerly owned
by Fl. B. Coffin.
Mr.. W. T. Cobb, class of III, Bowdoin
college, has lately returned from Germany
and is spending a few days in town.
The closing lecture of the medical term
was gwen this forenoon by Gov. Garcelon.
The graduation exercises at the Medical
School of Maine occurred to-day. Governor
Garcelon delivered an address. There were
thirty-one graduates.
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10 Let.
A TWO-STORY house with eight rooms near
"A Evergreen Landing, on the easterly part of
Peaks Island. Enquire of j. STERLING,
my2df on the premises.
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BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.

On and after Monday, Feb
sss:.sssseaeasssssssSruary n, 1879, Trains will
ss..@ssG5IsssaLEAVE PORTLAND FOR
-BOSTON at S.45 a. m 100, $50
p. m arriving at Boston at 1.30, $50, 500 p. m.
Returning, leave Boston at 100 a. M, 1890, $50
For Scarborough Beach, Pine Point, Old
Orchard Beach, SacO, Biddeford and
Kennebunk at $40 a. M, LOO, $50, 5.45 p.
For Wells, No. Berwick, salmon Falls,
Great Falls, Dover, Newmarket, Exc
ter, HaverhiIl, North AndOver, Law
renee, AndOver and Lowell at 8.45 a. M,
100, $50 p. m.
For Rochester, Farmingt and Alton Bay
at =. 40 a. m $50 p.
For Manchester and Concord via Lawrence)
at $40 a. m, (via New Market Junction. at $50
p. m.
The 8.45 A. NJ. train connects with the Stoning-
ton Line for New York, and the 100 z. NJ. with
the Fall River Providence and Norwich Lines.
Rail lines for New York.
Through Tickets TO all Points South and
West mt lowest rates.
Trains on Boston & Maine road connect with all
steamers running between Portland and Bangor
Rockland, Mt. Desert, Machias, Eastport Calais ST.
John and Halifax. Also connect with Grand Trunk
trains at Grand Trunk Station, and Maine Central
and Portland & Ogdensburg trains at Transfer Sta
ton.
All trains stop at Exeter ten minutes for refresh
ments. First class Dining Rooms at Portland
Transfer Station, Exeter Lawrence and Boston.
THROUGH TICKETS to all points West and
South may be had of WI. L.. Williams, Ticket
Union Ticket Office, 2S Exchange st.
JAS. L. FURBER, Gen. Supt
S. q. STEVENS, Gen. Agent, Portland.
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To Let will, Roard

hNE or two very desirable rooms will be yacate,
~ In a few days at the well-known boarding hous
rs PARK STREET, corner of Gray (new No. 49,
aD2H
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CONTRASTING WILLS.

The controversies over Vanderbilt's and
Stewards will has tended to make popular the
contesting of wills. One of the latest cases is
that of Mr. t. w. Waller of Tidioute, Pa. He
had for years suffered a continuous death from
limb: No physician could cure, or even give
relief; In his pain and despair, he willed to
nave his leg cut off. His friends contested his
VIII, and after repeated trials succeeded in
breaking" it and persuading him to use DR..
Pleasant Purgative Pellets. Under date of
December IA, 1877, he writes that "after try
ing every thing could hear of in vain, took
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Purgative Pellets, and they effected a
speedy, perfect and permanent cure" Read
the Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
an illustrated work of over 900 pages. 100 900
copies already sold Price, postpaid, $3.50
Address the author, r. V, Pierce, NJ. d., Buff
falo, N. Y.
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VAUDEVILLE.

WEDNESDAY. June l.
The overcoat has superseded the buster for
the past two days.
The shank factory runs night and day.
Waterville has three night watchmen now
We receive information that the city tele-
graph wire is in trouble, and that communica-
ton between the depot and Weber, Haviland
& Philbrick's iron foundry is temporarily
suspended.
A strawberry festival and sale will be given
in the Town Hall Friday evening by the
Episcopal Society, 1t costs but 10 cents to get
in, but probably dollar to get out.
G. w. Matthews, son of ex-first selectman,
Z. X. Matthew'S, contemplates trip through
Ohio.
Colby Base Ball Club are trying to arrange
a game with the Resolutes to be played in
Portland next Saturday. The Colbys feel
quite courageous after defeating the Showhe-
gans last week 10 to 3.
Soule on a second charge of liquor selling YES
terday afternoon. After the testimony of one
witness; he (Coady) said he had another man
to testify in his behalf. Deputy Sheriff
Carleton went accordingly to find the witness,
during his absence the court adjourned until
10 o'clock this morning, and through a mis-
understanding Coady escaped without bail and
cannot be found. There are two more cases
against him.
Who can chronicle better record? E. G.
Meader, agent of Etna and Hartford Fire
Insurance Companies in this town, who has
had the agency for II years and done fair
business, has never had but one loss and that
of only 500.
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Horse and Carriage Wanted.

IN an old established paying business, with capt.
Il ital of from five to six thousand dollars Ad-
dress p. o. Box 1915, BUSINESS"
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PORTLAND & OGDENSBURG R.R
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing MONDAY, Feb. 3, 1879
Portland and Worcester Line.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, r.. r..
NOVEMBER Is. IS1S

Trains will run as follows:
Essssssee2assszssss Leave Grand Trunk Pcpot,
E-1ss sST2s Portland, at 5.3O n. mn. and
LOO p. mn.
Leave Prebe st. Station at TAO a. M, l. and 80
7.3O A. WI. Accommodation for Worcester with
through car for Boston, via Nashua and Lowell.
Arrives at Rochester at 9.55 a. m, Connect
ing with Eastern and Boston & Maine Rail-
roads,. AT Nashua 11.47 a. m, Lowell
1915 pm, Boston l 10 pm, Ayer0 unc-
ton 12.40 p. M, Fifchburg 20 p. M, and
Worcester at 20 p. m, connecting with
trains South and West.
LOO II. M. Steamboat Express for New
London. Through Car for Lowell and
Boston. Connects at Rochester for Do
yer and Great Falls, at Epping for Man
chester and Concord, at Nashua for
hIOWeII and BOstOn, at Aver Junction
for Eitchburg and the West, via HoOsac
Tunnel Line, at Worcester with Boston
a. Albany Railroad for New York at Put
nam with Boston & Philadelphia Express
Line" for Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington, at New London with Nor
witch Line Steamers, due at Pier No. 40
North River, New York, at 600 a. m.
$50 p. nm. - From Prebe Street. Mixed for
Rochester and Way Stations.
Trains leave Rochester at Gao, HOO a. M, and
$50 p M, arriving in Portland at 9.35 a. No.
1.15 and HOO p. m.
Close connections made at WestbrOek Junction
with through trains of Me. Central r. R. and
at Grand Trunk Depot, Portland, with through
trains of Grand Trunk r. II.
Through tickets to all points South and West, at
Depot offices and at Rollins & Adams No. % Ex-
change Street.
Oc7dtf J. NJ LINT. Supt.
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AUGUSTA.

WEDNESDAY, Sune A.
The river has been lively with railroad
sleepers for the past few days.
Manager Hosford of the Boston and
Lowell R. R. came on the 3.45 p. m. train
Tuesday on pleasure trip, by a special
car. He was accompanied by several of
his friends. They are stopping at the
Augusta House.
Five and one-half tons of mail left this
city Tuesday night on the Pullman train.
E. Fl. Murphy, who is to walk Shea on
the 21st of this month, has engaged the
services of John II. Robinson of Bangor as
his trainer. He comes to-day.
Among the passengers on board the
steamer Della Collins, we noticed POP. She
was looking remarkably WELL
(. A. Shea 1.-THE dark-horse of the Maine
team is in this city.
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HALLOWELL.

WEDNESDAY, June 4.
Mr.. George Hodges, son of Mr.. Benjamin
Hodges of this city, who for some years has
resided in New York. died in that city yester-
day afternoon, after Short illness.
Mr. III. d. Pinkham has double hinges ON the
door of his fine meat market, and it is a great
convenience to his many customers as they go
in and out.
There is a very brisk sale of Pinaforo tickets
down town to-day.
We regret to learn that Miss S. Drummond,
for 70 some years lady principal at the Classical
School, will leave at the end of the present
term. She will sail for Europe early in July.
Vegetation is rapidly reviving under the in
f1uence of the prolonged rain.
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Residence in Deeling

ON Spring ST., Near WOodford's, Three
Minutes Walk from Horse Cars and WI.
q. Il. IL. Station, One Mile from Portland.
FuNHE desirable residence known as the 'sCobb,
Il House, has recently been put in thorough re-
tenement on very reasonable terms Stable attached
TO to the the house. Address or apply to EVERETT
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FOR SALE!

A story and half House with addition,
Stable, Outbuildings and Blacksmith
Shop, all i'm good repair and nearly new.
Lot contains about one acre, excellent
garden and well of water. This proper
ty is situated about four miles from Port
land on the Gray road. A good title and
immediate possession will be given. The
above property will be sold for $675.OO,
and is the best bargain i'm Deering.
Inquire on the premises of 4. O. LAM
BERT, or OF JOHN G. COBB, 81 1-2 Ex-
change Street, Portland.
All but $500 can remain on Mortgage.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

TEyHE Committee on Unimproved Real Estate of
Il the City of Portland offer for sale lots on Con-
gress, Portland, Grant and st John street.
Mechanics and laboring men desiring lots of mod
crate COST for building purposes obtain any and
all necessary information by inquiring of the Com
mittee.
GEORGE WALKER, Chairman,
ALBERT H. WAITE,
VIM. L. SMALL,
ASHBEIi CHAPLIN iCommittee
GEO. H. COYLE,
M. S. GIBSON,
NATH'L HASKELL.
May Il, 1879. my22eod3w
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INTERNATIONAL STEAMSHIP co.
Passport, Calais, ST. John, N. h., Annap-
oils, Windsor and Halifax, N. s.,
CharlOttetOwn, II. Il. 4.
SPRING ARRANG GEM EN- Il.
TWO TRIPS PER WEEK,

<<ssszxD On and after Monday, March
.A,MN1 p3d, the Steamer New Brunswick,
zz-aiaaYfas2ssEsssEg Capt d. S. Hall, and City Of
leave Railroad Wharf, foot of State street, every
Monday and Thursday, at P. NJ, for Eastport and
st. John.
days.
Connections made at Eastport for Robbinston, st.
Andrews and Calais.
Connections made at ST. John for Digby, Annapo-
lis, Windsor, Kentville, Halifax, N. s.; Shediac,
Amherst, Pictou, Summerside, Charlottetown, P. E.
l.; Fredercktown, N B., and all stations on the
Intercolonal Railway.
~ Freight received day of sailing until
O'Clock p, m,
Rooms and any further Information apply at the
Company's Office, No. Milk St., Opposite Ocean
Insurance Coz or of
mh1dtf A. R. STUBBS, Agent, R. R. Wharf.
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CITY OF PORTLAND.

TI'HE Committee on Streets &c will pay 90c per
Il ton for 800 tons more or less of Cobble Paving
Stones delivered on Galts Wharf, said stones being
satisfactory to said Committee. Parties desiring to
furnish the same will notify the undersigned, or
Street Commissioner.
BENJAMIN f. ANDREWS,
Chairman Committee on Streets &c.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS,
PROPOSALS.

DPOPOSALS for furnishing materials for and put
Il ting on roof of new Trinity Church, Lewiston
according to plans and specifications to be found at
the office of Mr.. John B. Straw, lewiston will con-
tnue to be received at said office until June 25th
The committee reserve the right to reject any and
all bids. Per order Building Committee
Lewiston. May &c, 1879. my2Std
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FOR SALE.

nNE of the finest residences on Cedar St. will be
~ sold at bargain if applied for at once is nice
y furnished and will include furniture and carpets
II wanted This is one of the most cosy and desira-
Die houses in the city at a moderate price.
Apply to L. TAYLOR.
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Residence for Sale.

THE large two-story House with ell and stable at
i tached, about twenty acres Of tillage land with
young orchard, situated at Oak Hill, Scarborough,
estate of the late Emery Moody, deceased. The
above is one of the most attractive and desirable 10
commanding fine view and being within few
minutes walk of the P. S. g. P. r. r. depot, as also
short drive of either Portland, Saco Old Orchard or
p. j. LARRABEE, Administrator,
mh24tf 1919 LIZ Middle 81
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COTTAGE FOR SALE.

Vile pleasantly located cottage house. No, 27
\ Pine street, opposite Winter ST., contains a
parlor, slttingroom, bedroom and kitchen on first
moor and two good chambers, with two windows
III each, sewer drainage and Sebago water Terms
to suit. VIM 1T JERRGS
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MONEY! to loan on first class Real Estate
cinity. Rents collected, taxes paid, &c on Com
mission. Apply to F. G. PATTERSON, Dealer in
Real Estate, 1884, Congress Street. no5eodtf
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For Sale.
nNE of the best farms in Falmouth. Within two
~ minutes walk of M. G. R. r. station, school and
church. Contains sixty acres of excellent land well
watered buildings new. For further particulars in
CURE OF W. r.. Anthoine, 4S Exchange ST.. Geo. f.
Merrill, Station Agent, West Falmouth, or B. U.
SWEET, on the premises. my3Odl wteod2m
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REAL ESTATE.
COTTAGE LOTS
For Sale.

NOR Sale or To Let on Peaks Island ENQUIRE of
IL j. W. BRACKET, at Greenwood,
. ap29eodtf Peaks Island
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WANTS.
Wanted.

A MAN who thoroughly understands gardening
"A and the care of horses, carriages and COWS.
None but skilful man with undoubted references
as to ability need apply. Address
je4d1w B, Press Office
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LOST AND FOUND.

Lost.
ON Saturday afternoon, on Spring street. La
" dies Red PORTMONNAIE, containing small
sum of money, card and other things. The finder
Will be rewarded by leaving the same at this Office.
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A Nice Brick House 10 bcT-e1

A L NIORRILL'S CORNER.-Double Parlors Din
"A ing Room and Kitchen ON first floor and five
sleeping rooms Good stable, large lot. Rent $500.
Apply to G. E. Morrill,, next house, or VIM. III ,Jer
ris, Real Estate Agent. my29tf
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RAILROADS.

PASSENGER TRAINS leave Portland
for scarboro, Saco, Biddeford, Kenne-
bunk, Wells, North berwick, south Ber
wick, Conway junction, Eliot, Kiuery,
Portsmouth, Newburyport, Salem, Lynn,
Chelsea and Boston, at S.4J a. mn. and
100 p. nm.
Night Express with Sleeping Car, for Bos-
ton, at ZOO n. m. every day Except Mondays).
RETURNING,
Leave Boston at 1.3O n. M, 1890 ard . 90
p. M, connecting with Maine eS,stral
and q. a. N. A. Railway for 81. John and
Halifax. Pullman Sleeping Car attached.
Through Tickets to all Points South and West at
lowest rates at Depot ticket Office Commercial street,
and at Aliens Union Passenger Office % Exchange
street. Pullman Car Tickets for Seats and
Berths mt Ticket Office.
fe14dtf A. p. ROCKWELL, President.
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TO LET ON LONG ISLAND.

INNING Saloon, Bowling Alleys and Billiard
~ Room; also New Cottage containing 5 rooms
will be let together separate to responsible party
Also brick house on Fremont Place containing i3
rooms, divided for two families Terms moderate.
Apply to e. Ponce, at his cigar store, No. 1877
Federal ST., under U. S. Hotel. ap26tf
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w anteG.

IN a small private family, a good Cook and a
4 Chambermaid. References required. Apply at
Room No. 81, Falmouth Hotel.
ie4d1w between and D. m
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At WOOdfOrd's Corner.

I ST Glass story new house For Sale Very Low
u Enquire OF L. ii. MANSFIELD, or NEWELL
EDISON. my21tf
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FOR SALE.

A9aA One or both of the elegant Brick Dwelling
IsSSsn Houses on the corner of Pine and Carlton
HsssG Streets, in this city.
-The Houses are now being finished and are
open for inspection.
For particulars apply to
f. III. FAsSETT, Architect,
Centennial Block, Exchange Street.
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A SITUATION as Book-keeper by man of ex-
N perience; or any position requiring good pen
manship and knowledge of figures. Address
je3d1wA NJ. P. G., 40 Clark St., City
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PLEASANT ROOMS TO LET.

SUITE of rooms on second floor; plenty of sun
- light, air and water. Heat and gas furnished.
Also one room on third floor References exchanged.
Stable 10 Let.
Situated in the western central part of city. Ad-
dress I: E. T., Daily Press Office.
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