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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
PORTLAND YACHT CLUB.
The Races for the Challenge Cups.

The hrst race this year for the challenge cups
for frst and second class yachts of the Portland
facht Club, took place yesterday. The sun
was SHINING brightly at the hour of departure,
10 O'Clock, with stiff breeze from northeast
by east. The yachts were all close-reefed At
the start the yachts got off in the following or
der:
Schooner Undine, Capt Chase, I'd class.
Sloop Viva, Capt Paul. 1st class.
Idler, Capt Owen, I'd class.
Edith, Capt. Smith, I'd class.
Willie, Capt. Stanwood, I'd class
schooner Nellie, Capt Bradford, I'd class
Sloop Kay, Capt. Preble, LIST class.
Twilight Capt. Charlton, I'd class.
tempest, Capt. Goold, I'd class.
The yachts spread out in every direction after
the start, so that little could be judged of rela-
tive positions The breeze kept failing so that
the reefs had to be shaken out, and when the
boats got outside the wind was light while the
sea was very rough, and the wind kept hauling
towards the east and SOUTH Finally it died
away about Up. m. The stiff breeze continued
for the I'd class yachts until they reached Green
Island, to which place they had to beat; then
it was light until Trundy's Reef was gained,
allowing free sheet, and from there in it was
slow work In the second class the Twilight
retains the prize for sloops, while the Nellie
takes that for schooners.
The Viva took the prize for first class yachts,
the Ray not sailing over the course. The I'm
dine and Willie of the second class yachts, did
not go over the course. The following is a
table of the time:
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
Yarmouth.

"Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this
week the pleasing contata of ''Laila'' was
brought out by the young ladies and children
OF the First Parish church, in the chapel, to a
large audience. The solos, duets, trios and
choruses were excellently well rendered. The
principal characters: "Laila'' and 'Fairy
Queen" were assumed by Misses Hattie Hill
and Susie Loring, who were in good voices and
sang with much expression. Misses Eva Mer-
rill Grace S. Corliss and Clara Dennison also
sand very nicely, and deserve special mention.
Miss Annie Burbank, the church organist, pre-
sided at the piano. Immediately after the can
tata, Master Sammie Merrill, a child of five
years, favored the audience with two of his
charming songs, which were we'll received
Ice cream and cakes were then produced which
found ready sale. All went home at late
hour, feeling they had enjoyed good even
ing's entertainment.
Blanchard Bros ship Commodore" which
was to be launched the 2Oth will not take
place until next month, owing to the low run
of tides.
Hutchinson & Stubs have the keel stretched
for barque of about $50 tons, to be command
ed by Capt. Montgomery of Portland.
Mr.. Cad Hitchcock is soon to repaint the
baptist church at the upper village, also regild
the yane
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

In May Belle Sherman's tournament yester-
day, the match between Bracket and Halpin,
Is miles, for $40, was won by Halpin in 2 hours
hind
In the butchers walk there were four start
ers-Flynn, Libby, Sweeny and Stubs. Flynn
won in hour and 10 minutes, walking 6 miles
and 20 laps. Sweeney was second.
This afternoon there will be walk for High
School boys for a silver WATCH another be-
tween three young ladies, miles, for ring.
AT half-past 6 the colored men will walk; at
half-past there will be race between anna
tours, after which the hackmen will contest.
Weber, Ross, Tucker, Merryfeld, Collins and
some others have entered. Jimmy Coleman
will vary the monotony by some jig dancing.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

Patrick O'Brion, aged so years, switchman
for the Grand Trunk, met with serious acct
dent yesterday, which may prove fatal He
was fixing semaphore light which surmounts
a switch, and another switchman, hearing a
train coming, ran to the switch and turned it
so as to shunt the train ON to another track
In so doing he failed to see Mr.. O'Brion whose
hand was caught in the switch causing him to
fall fifteen feet breaking his collar bone and
breast bone. DR.. Merrill was called and says
he cannot tell yet whether Mr.. O'Brion's lungs
are injured. The man has been in the Grand
Trunk Company's service since the line was
started and this is the first time he has ever
met with an injury
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

CLOCK WORK is not more regular than the
liver, the stomach, and the bowels when they
are put in order with DR. MoTT's VEGETABLE
LIVER PILLS, a supremely effective and sure
Alternative, cathartic and blood depurent which
promotes thorough bilious secretion, a regular
habit of body, sound digestion and nervous
tranquility. 1t is the best possible substitute
for that terrible drug, mercury. For sale by
all Druggists.
Oxygenated Bitters cure Dyspepsia
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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

The Resolute club will, at o'clock this af-
ternoon start from the head of Preble street
for general practice at the Park, in the RES
olute team All the friends of the club are
invited.
The Resolutes have been practicing on the
Promenade for the last two weeks, and they
are confident of giving the public first-class
game OF Decoration Day.
= AT Skowhegan, yesterday, Bowdoins 10;
SkoWhegans 8.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
REFORMED MEMS MEETING.-The I

REFORMED MEMS MEET1NG.-The Temper
ance Union have made arran gements for an
unusually interesting meeting at Congress
Hall on Sunday evening next. Upwards of
fifteen reformed men have been engaged to
speak from three to five minutes each These
speeches will be interspersed with excellent
singing by the children of the Perham
Temple including solos by Miss Lelie Farrell,
Eva McGrath Mamie Durgin Lille Perkins
and others. Miss Bertha Sweetsir, pianist. A
regular love feast may be anticipated. Free
to all.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
PIsCATAoUIs COUNTY.

The house and barn of Geo. Hilton in Waite
ford were burned Wednesday last. Insure
for 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
ST. Luke's Sewing School.

The managers of St. Luke's Sewing School
wish to return their sincere thanks to all who
SO kindly assisted them in their recent enter
.ainment. They gratefully acknowledge their
Indebtedness to the Misses Dodwell and Bryant
lof singing; to the young ladies and gentle
men VINO SO successfully rendered the comedy;
10 the members of the Kinder Symphony,
which, under the baton of Mr.. Goold, added
81 niuch 10 the evenings pleasure; and to
every one who by contribution or individual
effort helped to make possible the changes and
Improvements of which the Sewing School
stands in such urgent need
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

1t was Miss Bryant who sang at the enter
tainment at Rossini Hall, Thursday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

ON SATURDAY, May "a at 3 o'clock p. NJ, at
" House No. Deering street, the Parlor Cham
Der and Dining Room Furniture and Kitchen Uten-
sis, Brussels, TAPESTRY and Ingram Carpets
#. %. BAILEY 81 co., Auctioneers.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

DR.. G. W. BENsoN's CELERY and CHAMo-
MILE PILLS are prepared expressly to cure Sick
Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic
Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness, and
will cure any case. Price so cts, postage free.
PARSONS, BANGS & Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, 117 and 119 Middle street, Portland Me-,
General Agents. may23dtf
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
Personal.

Rev. Mr.. Sperry of Peabody, Mass, will
supply the pulpit of the Second Parish church
tomorrow forenoon and afternoon.
The Archbishop of Halifax, accompanied by
Rev. S. F. Murphy, was at the Falmouth Hotel
yesterday.
Very Rev. John e. Barry, Vicar General of
the Diocese of Portland, and the faithful pas
tor of st. Johns Catholic Church, Concord, N.
H., left this city yesterday morning for long
trip on the Pacific coast. Impaired health
resulting from severe and prolonged parochial
labor renders the journey imperative on the
part OF Father Barry. He is accompanied by
the venerable Rev. Father John O'Donnell of
the Church of the Immaculate Conception of
Nashua and during his absence St. Johns
Church will be in charge of Father Doherty of
the Cathedral of this city. Father Mccain of
Portland will be temporary pastor of the
Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Gen. S. F. Cary will take the stump for the
Greenbackers in this state after July 4.
Mr.. e. G. Harlow of Buckfeld proposes to
run as Independent candidate for Governor, as
appears by circular which is being circulated
Grey" G. M. Steadman, the clerical fraud
has gone to Minneapolis. His wife is teaching
one of the village schools in Dover.
Rev. Francis Southworth will give an address
on temperance at the Seamen's Bethel on Sun
day afternoon, May %, at O'Clock.
At the semi-annual meeting of School SUI
perintendents, held in Boston yesterday,
Thomas fash, Esq, of this city, presided.
We regret to hear that Hon. Bion Bradbury
is seriously i'll.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
KNOX COUNTY.

The workmen employed in dressing tn
mammoth shaft for the Gen. Wood monument
have completed one side and are engaged OF
the second side. The sides of this massive
block of granite contains about 275 superficial
feet each
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
Slight Fire.

Last night boy by the name of Fields dis
covered fire in Deguio's boat shop on Cross
street. He notified officers Newcomb and
McCallum' who broke open the door and
found fire beneath the boiler A hole had
been burned through the floor and the Goals
had dropped down. Nothing but timely dis
covery averted serious fire. AS it was the
damage was slight.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
LIGHT Trimmed Manila Straws at MERRY's

To BUILD up and renovate the system,
regulate the liver, purify the alood and prevent
spring fevers, wear a Holman Liver Pad.
Cheaper than medicine, more effective than
drugs and never injurious. Lady in attendance
at the office afternoons.
HOLMAN LIVER PAD Co.,
my15d2tTh&S III Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
STATE OF MAINE,

CUMBERLAND, SIS. Court of Insolvency
IN the ease of Alexander d. Whidden, of Portland
Il in said County, 1nsolvent Debtor.
To the Honorable Nathan Ceares Judge Of the Court
of Insolvency in and for said County:
Respectfully represents Alexander D. Whidden the
Insolvent Debtor that his family consists of himself
his wife Margaret Whidden and his daughter Eliza
Whidden, all of whom are dependent on him for
support; that the assets belonging to his estate will
probably amount to the of three thousand three
hundred and fourteen 77-100 dollars. Wherefore
he prays that such sum may be allowed to him, out
OF his said estate for the necessary support of him
self and his family, as to your Honor shall appear
just and proper
ALEXANDER D. WHIDDEN.
Notice on the petition ordered to be given by pub
LEGATION two times in the Daily Eastern Argus and
Portland Daily Press, once week for two success
sive weeks, and hearing same to be had on
MONDAY, the Second day of June, A. D. 1879 at
10 a. M, at Court of Insolvency. at the Probate
Court Room in Portland
NATHAN CLEAVES, Judge.
A true copy of original petition and order of Court
thereon.
Attest HORACE j. BRADBURY, Register
Il 1aXrs lxuS
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.

Mr.. w. L. Ross of Avon lost his sap hous
recently with quite a quantity of syrup, and al
his holders, pans, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

Y. NJ. G. A.-The Y. NJ. c. A., having
found their present quarters so limited, have
decided to move into the old Business College
rooms in Clapp's Block, which have been all
repainted and refurnished, and the new
quarters will be dedicated with Bible read
ing by Rev. Mr.. Needham tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
LIGHT Trim'd Mackinaw straws at Merry's.

GOOD assortment of bedding out Plants As
tiers, Verbenas, Phlox, Petunias, Panses, &C.,
fresh from the garden every morning. Also
Tomatoes and Cabbage Plants, Roses, Shrubs,
&c. VIM. C. SAWYER & Co.
maV191W % Market SQUARE
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

They cure all diseases of the Stomach, Bow
els, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys and Urin-
airy Organs, and $500 will be paid for case
they will not cure or help, or for anything inn
it. See "Truts" or Proverbs" another col
umn.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

f. o. BAILEY & Co. sell, this morning, at 10
o'clock, at the Mart on Plum street, horses
new and secondhand carriages, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
Buy your hat to-day of Coz.
"a Bear This in MIND

n
The proprietor of DR.. Cummings Compound
Extract of Sarsaparilla and Dock, begs leave to
state that one bottle of the above named COM
pound contains by actual measurement, more
than dollar bottle of any other similar prep
aration, and the quality is unequazed
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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
st. Johns Day

The executive committee having in charge
the arrangements for the celebration of ST.
Johns Day, held meeting yesterday and the
reports of the different subcommittee show
that the arrangements are progressing finely.
The committee on transportion reported that
satisfactory arrangements had been made with
most of the railroad and steamboat companies,
and also with the hotels, for extra low rates
We understand the round trip from St. John
and return, by steamers of the International
line, will be one fare and band free, providing
a party of seventy-ive or more come. We
think this will ensure q large delegation from
that quarter.
To save time on the morning of the celebra-
ton, the committee suggest that out of town
lodges select a committee to collect the pay for
tickets to the clambake before their arrival,
and let that committee procure tickets for the
entire lodge. The tickets will be sold by the
treasurer at the library room of Masonic Hall
on that morning up to the time of the NOV ing
of the procession.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
COMPENSATORY ARE.
L. F. PINGREE. No. % High st.

odd No. s. Portland. Me-, Manufacturer of Arti-
fetal Limbs and Surgical Apparatus, Chronological
Operating Table and Chairs, Double Bass Viols,
Spirit Levels Patterns Models, and all jobs requr-
ing skill and experience, at prices adapted to the
times my2d&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
LArGEsr stock Children,s Straw. at Merry

CRooUET. 75c, SSc, $100, $3.50, $1.75, $500,
$500 per set; also the Tennix Indestructible
Croquet Balls. c. DAY, JR. & Co.
my22d1w 1877 Middle ST.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

AssIGNEEs SALE.-F. o. Bailey & Co., will
sell at 10 this morning, by order of j. H. Fogg,
about 81 acres salt marsh land, situated in Cape
Elizabeth
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
100 DIFFERENT Light Hats, at MERRY's.

You can find the best line of Fringes, Laces
Buttons, Corsets and Gloves at Studley's, 253
Middle street. Our motto is not to be under
sold. We have some extra bargains to offer.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

The annual meeting of the Shore Line
Railroad Company is called to meet at Cherry
field, June 4th. In the words of the call it is
imdortant to devise and provide means where
by all liabilities against the company can be
honorably settled and discharged The towns
from Ellsworth to Pembroke inclusive are in
terested in this meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

BREToNNE Laces at SOC per yard. Elegant
patterns for Sacques or Dolmans. Also Pas
sementeries for headings, at H. l. Nelson &
Co.'S, 443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

AN endless variety of Parasols with nobby
handles, just received at Studley's.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

TABLE Linens Napkins, Towels and fine
Marseilles Quilts, cheaper at Studley's than
any other place in the city. Examine some of
the many bargains he has to offer. my23d3t
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

Miss SAwYER's SALvE, the original and
genuine, 25 cent size, beats all others.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

Buy your dress goods at Studley's, 253 Mid
die street, as he has marked down his entire
stock. my23d3t
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

BUTTONS, BUTTONS, BUTToNs.-Come and
see the new Dress Buttons (bean shape) only
zoe per dozen, prettiest style ever shown in
this market. III. /. NELSON & Co.
443 Congress street, Harrington Block.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

RINEs Bros. offer special bargains in Cor
sets, Sun Umbrellas, Lisle and Kid Gloves
255 Middle street. my23d2t
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

For local intelligence from Biddeford,
Saco, Bath, Augusta, Hallowell, Rockland
and Lewiston see fourth page.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
NEW Light-colored Hats. Coz.

f. o. BAILEY G. Co. will sell at p M, the
furniture, velvet carpets, &c., in house No. 3
Deering street. See advertisement in auction
olumn.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
$500 REWARD

CHEW ,JAcKsoN's BEST Sweet Navy Tobacco
Efs de2SS&Ww1y
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

BABY Carriages, Feather Busters, Bird
Cages Base Balls, Bats, Lawn Tennis Games,
Hammocks, from S1.OO upwards.
CHAs. DAY, JR. & Co.
r,vO0d1tu 1o7 Nr;1J1o
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

SILK Fringes, Heading, French and Bre-
tonne Laces, in large variety at Rines Bros :,
255 Middle street. my23d2t
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

ARcHERY.-We have just received large
stock of Bows, French Arrows, Strings, Tar
gets, &C.. at reduced prices.
G. DAY, JR. & Co.
ny22d1w 1877 Middle ST
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

PIANOS AND ORGANS to let by c. K. Halves,
mnsic dealer, 1T Middle street. m24 Ut
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
CITY AND VICINITY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Greatest Show ON Earth-P. T. Barnum.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Inhalations-C. Morse, NJ. d.
/. o. o. F.-Lgonia Lodge.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Merry, the hatter-6.
Coe, tee hatter-4.
Pianos and organise. X. Halves.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Heads kept cool-Merry.
New -Millet, Chamberlin & Little.
At Woodford's Corner-House for Sale.
Houses to Lett. Taylor.
State of Observation-Disclosures D. Whidden.
Straws-E. N Perry.
Wanted-Board
Lost-Gold Chain.
To Let-Pleasant House.
Anchor Lne-Terance MCGOWAN.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

Coz sells Linen Caps for 10 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
STRAW Hats, 15c, at Merrys, the Halter

New Chenille and Tape Fringes, 75c, size,
and $100 per yard, choice styles.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

NEW stock Silk Hats, $3.50, at MERRy's.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

may19-1w % Market SOU:
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA
HQRRIES

The sale of seats for the Wethersby-G Goodwin
performance of next Tuesday evening will
commence at Stockbridges today. The play
in which the actors will appear has been named
Hobbies well, that name fits the piece as
well as anything-and Hobbies turns out to
be very funny burlesque. 1t starts in all of
sudden, and for two mortal hours the audi
ence is kept in roar. 1t would be most
difficult matter to give minute description of
Hobbies" The author never intended that
it should be described. There is singing and
dancing-no end of the former, and gener-
GUS supply OF the latter, with judicious sup
ply OF wit, tolerably fair puns, and local hits
sandwiched in to make it relishable
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
BARNUM'S.

To show the popularity of Barnum's Great
Show for the season of 1879, on the occasion of
its last exhibition in New York, over three
thousand persons were turned away from the
doors on the last afternoon there, while at night
over five thousand experienced a similar dis
appointment. But there is no danger of any,
ones being unable to be comfortably accom-
modated now, as the tents cover an area of
over nine acres, and the great circus tent will
seat ten thousand spectators at one time. No
peddling is allowed upon the seats, so that the
audience is undisturbed, and can give them
selves up to the enjoyment Of the scene. Good,
wholesome lemonade and ice water may be OBJ
tanned at the stand, but no one is allowed to
peddle it,. This is a reform for which Mr.
Barnum deserves the thanks of all his patrons
Here your nice peanuts" "Ice-cold lemon
ade, candy" Song books, only ten CENTS"
Will not be heard within Mr.. Barnum's show
tent while the show is going on.
NOTES
1t was Miss Bryant who sang at the enter
tainment at Rossini Hall, Thursday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
Marble Works bV Auction,

nN WEDNESDAY, May 2Sth, at IL O'Clock. we
~ shall sell at the marble works No. 3 Preble
street, all the manufactured work of said establish
ment, consisting of Marble Monuments. Tablets.
Grayestones Mantel Frames, Shelves sc. Sale pos
tive and without reserve.
#: o. BAILEY a. CO., Auctioneers.
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The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
INFANTS Straw Hats, at CoE's, the halter.

443 Congress street, harrington Block.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24

H0SIERYAND GLOVES
AI|ptt, Chanbpr|iIn & Little
OF DRY GOODS n fuII line Of
HOSIERY and GLOVES.
These goods they purchased SIi-
rectly from the importers, cOnse.
quently can sell them at n good
profit less than they are generally
retailed.
100 dozen of MISSES FANCY
hOsE, in all sizes, at the low
price OIL 20 cents per pair. This
lot we call special attention to
as Deing great bargain.
so dOZ. of LADIES' BALBRJG-
GAN HOSE at 2j cents per pair.
usually retailed at so cents.
200 dozen of GENTS, FANCY
HOSE from 25 cents to SO cents
per pair, among which are some
rare bargains, and in variety
they cannot be surpassed.
&LoVESs
I'm this department they intend
to keep the BEST goods i'm the
market.
so dozen of the best KID GLOVES
that are imported, in 3-ButtOn,
Tor Sl.75 per pair. These
Z Stoves are not sold less than
y 200.
S5 dozen OPERA KIDS, i'm 3-but-
ton, at LES, worth $I.75.
S5 dozen OPERA and MODE
COLORS at $I.OO.
SO dozen UNDRESSED KIDS at
S1.OO per pair. These Gloves
we warrant every pair.
so dozen CASTOR GLOVES, i'm
4-ButtOn, at SLIPS.
100 dozen Isle THREAD
GLOVES from % cents to $I.OO
per pair.
lSWe shall be pleased to ex-
hlbIf these goods without impOr-
tUailty to purchasers.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
A N G OR LINE

UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS
Sail from New York for
GLASGOW, every SATURDAY
And REGULARLY to LONDON direct.
Passage to Glasgow, Londonderry, Belfast, Liver
SALOON CABINS, SOS to $50, CURRENCY.
SECOND CABIN, including all requisites $40.
STEERAGE, $2S.
TO LONDON BY DIRECT STEAMER,
No Storage.
SALOON CABINS, $50 and S6j.
Excursion Tickets at Reduced Rates.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed for ele-
gance and comfort. All Staterooms ON main deck
For Books of information, Plans, &C.,
Apply to HENDERSON BROTHERS,
BOWLING GREEN, NEW YORK.
or to TERENCE MCGOWAN, 139 Con-
my24 gress ST., Portland. d3m
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-24
SOMERSET COUNTY.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Henry Loomis, native of Madison, wa
shot dead at Sidney, Nebraska, recently by
man named Chas. Reed.