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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-05-27
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.

ROYAL MILDLY.
The Royal MILDLY is not only-when proper
ly presented very amusing opera, but the
music is also very taking, for it is bright and
lively. Mr.. DAILY will put it on the boards OF
Portland Theatre tomorrow and Saturday
Already there has been a good demand fol-
seats.
NOTES.
The N. Y. Times says: cit was close upon
midnight when the curtain finally fell Mon
day night at Booths Theatre. Then followed
one of those scenes which are witnessed al
rare intervals upon our stage-a scene OF heart
felt, spontaneous enthusiasm, of greeting, and
of farewell. Again and again Miss Nelson
was brought before the curtain to be applaud
ed and cheered, until she was at last obliged to
utter parting speech.a Her words were few
she delivered them. When the last word was
spoken, the immense audience broke once
more into applause, and thus, lamid joyful
tumult the public babe farewell to q great
artist. For ourselves we find it in our heart to
say simply-du revoir.
In New York on Monday night Mr.. Wallack
acted Adonis Evergreen, in "My Awful Dad, y
at Wallack's Theatre; The Rice Evangeline
Troupe appears at Haverly's Niblo's Garden
Theatre in the burlesque of "Evangeline"
Hazel Kirke" was repeated at the Madison
Square Theatre, and "Boccaccio" at the Union
Square; Mr. Denman Thompson acted Joshua
Whitcomb, at the Park; Salsbury's Trouba
dours were seen at Days Theatre; the Cpl
rates" sported at the Fifth Avenue; Miss Min
ME Palmer played, in Ter Boarding School, at
the San Francisco Minstrel Theatre.
Sarah Bernhardt came cut in London, Mon
day, at the Gaiety Theatre.
Miss Cary starts for New York tomorrow
morning and will sail next Saturday for Eu
rope.
There is to be a grand concert in the Uni
versalist church, Norway, Thursday evening
June Sd, by Chambers Concert Band, as
sisted by Mrs. c. X. Halves and Will FL. Stock
bridge.
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The First District.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I was pleased to see the COM
munication from Springvale in Monday
PRERs, and also your editorial of same date
ican candidate for member of Congress from
this District in the coming campaign.
The position of your correspondent and the
editorial thereon are, in my Judgment, sound
and to the point. 1t would appear from the
indications that Mr.. Reed will receive in the
convention as many votes from York county as
either of the other gentlemen named, and
Cumberland county will be substantially solid
for him. 1 can write without being considered
partial, as opposed Mr.. Reeds nomination in
1876 the best knew how, and did what could
for Mr.. Burleigh, believing at that time it was
the best thing to do.
1 have been opposed to all the candi-
dates Mr.. Reed has tried to put into office, and
have never been considered as very ardent
friend to him. But there is something higher
than all this, and that is Mr.. Reedi:A the abest
man of his age in Congress, and hasVwon ma
tional reputation as one of the foremost men
there. That all must admit, and, this being
So it is for the interest of the party and the
DlStIlCG tlIdt Wo SIOUIu hocp ulil GflGT6. u0
Republicans in York county, think, when
they look this matter over calmly, will become
convinced that Mr.. Reed can be of more ser
vice to them there than a new man, even if
they are a unit for such man. believe
when the time comes Mr.. Reed will be renom-
mated without opposition, and the First Dis
trict Republicans will march united to victory
at the polls In September. 1t is the duty of a
party in the majority in District to send a
man to Congress that will be credit to all the
- To- l.oH.-.
party, and Mr.. Reed is SO prominently we'll
fitted for the position that trust he will be
heartily supported from Old York in the con-
vention and at the polls. REPUBLICAN
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Fire ON Cartral Wharf.

The alarm of fire from box % at 100 a. m.
yesterday was caused by flames issuing from
the two story building on Central wharf oc-
cupied by Alvin Neal, the rigger, in the upper
story, and as a store-house for shocks by A. l..
Hobson, and f. E. Allen in the second story.
The firemen had to respond to a second alarm,
as the fire was difficult to get at. The origin
of the fire is unknown. Mr.. Meals loss was
from $1,000 to $1,000, insured for $500 with
Prentiss Loring in the Springfield. The shocks
of Messrs. Hobson and Allen were injured
slightly by water. Insured for $500 in the
Guardian, with j. w. Munger & Co., $3.50
with w. Allen, Jr., in the Westchester The
building is owned by the Central Wharf Co.
Loss between $1,000 and $1,000, principally on
slate roof; insured in the Imperial Northern
and Fire Association of New York, with
Palmer, Dover & Anderson. The rigging for
the new bark Carrie Winslow was but slightly
injured. A boy was badly injured by ladder
striking him in the face.
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Brief lettings.

To-day is the festival of Corpus Christi.
The Portland Commandery, knights Tenn
plar, will go to Newport Juno 24th
Mr. Chapman was injured by a sickle not
bicycle.
J. c. Preston's bakery team collided with
another yesterday but no damage was done.
All who attend DR.. Warren's lecture this
evening at Williston church will be richly re-
paid, for his SUBJECTS one which should be un-
derstood by every family in our city.
1t is correctly reported that the Wingate
mansion, corner of Spring and High Streets,
was sold yesterday to Mrs. L. D. M. Sweat for
$4,000.
1t was clear, wind northwest blowing one
mile an hour, mercury TO at a. m. yester-
day. AT noon it was clear, wind east blowing
eight miles an hour, mercury 66o.
Yesterday the police received orders to APP
pear in their summer uniforms to-day. A num-
Der of them complained bitterly of the heat
yesterday, made more oppressive by their
winter suits.
In future if any person drives over the hose
at fires he will be prosecuted, and the law for
bidding all but certain persons riding on the
steamers and hose carriages, will be strictly en-
forced.
Some persons went Eout to the bridge near
the transfer station of the Boston & Maine
yesterday and dumped two kegs of whiskey
from the freight train standing on the bridge.
The sheriffs got boat and captured one keg
They seized two kegs of lager at the Eastern
depot and some liquor on Park near York
street
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THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
A Victory for the Tabulators.

At the convention of delegates held at the
Democratic headquarters, last evening, S. G.
Strout, Esq. called the meeting to order. The
Hon. George Walker was chosen President,
and George L. SWEET Secretary. Lewis Pierce
called for the reading of the roll, and 50 dele
gates and proxies were reported present.
Cap'n Chase responded for S. S. Mooney, j.
S. Palmer for the Hon. M. p Frank, and the
veteran Col. S. r. Lyman came in as proxy
for Gen. Anderson; S. d. Hall responded for
Judge Cleaves, and Lewis Pierce for D. FL.
Ingraham.
Tickets were distributed as follows, one con-
tanning the following list of names: L. D. M.
Sweat, Chas. FL. Chase, Daniel W. True, VIM
g. Davis, Chas. F. Swett. Another ticket
bore the following names: Bion Bradbury,
Levi w. Atwood, Geo. E. Bird D. IL. Ingra-
ham, w. M. Sargent.
After the gentlemen who circulated the
Chase ticket had made the circuit of the room
Cap'n Chase himself announced that he was
not candidate.
Messrs. Haskell, Ridon and Deehan were
appointed by the chair a committee to receive,
sort and count votes, and the roll was gone
over on motion of Mr.. John Swete, delegates
voting as their names were called.
Mr. Ridlon announced the result of the vote
as follows.
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Gardiner were nominated for that office. The
next session OF the council will convene ,June
Dist. Wv = INV
OXFORD COUNTY.
Bears are ralding on sheep folds in Oxford
county. y. Peabody of Giiead lost a sheep
and lamb by them few nights ago.
a society OF Methodists, organized in Buck
neid village within two years, started a SUBJ
sci,plloh 70 oulld house of worship in the
v hst when now contains the old union
ciiapei, recently repaired, and the new church
OF tne free Baptists. They, having succeeded
so We'll nave bought one of the most valuable
building lots in the village for that purpose
Mercury 94o at Fryeburg yesterday. After
succession OF warm days the earth has be-
come SO ary that farmers are reluctant to plant
tneir Seea, Tearing that it will not vegetate.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
Inc remains of an infant were found in the
henauskeag river at Bangor, Tuesday. The
ter its birth. fo' ''o'0
Inc house of Thomas Goodrowe in Brad
1ord was struck by lightning during a heavy
thun9er shower one evening last week, and
considerable damage was done. In one room
snall dog was struck and killed, but fortu-
hately the family, consisting of two persons,
jury.
PIsCATAoUIs COUNTY.
The annual State convention of Congrega-
tlonai churches will be held in Foxcroft, COM
menclng June 18th. The Maine Central rail-
ROAD Will run special train for the accommo-
daeion Oh delegates along the line of that road.
WALDO COUNTY.
Dlphtheria has ragged fearfully in Thorndike.
Mr.. charles Webb, formerly county commits
sioner, and two of his children have recently
dled with this disease. Chas E. Small lost
three children, and two persons only, thus far,
that nave had it are alive, and those are
not fully out of danger
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Portland Army and Navy Union,

This association of veteran soldiers and sail
ors celebrated their fourteenth anniversary at
the Ocean House yesterday. Breakfast was
served Immediately after their arrival After
that came target practice with the following
result: The first prize was won by j. G. San
born by ID out of possible 16. Geo. Webster
made 10. w. E. Themes made best single
shot, hitting the bulls eye. The second prize
was won by Thos J. Little, -, to W. E. Sim
mons II.
The dinner call was sounded at o'clock and
some fifty members sat down to splendid din
ner served in COL Nichols best style.
After dinner the following toasts were Of
fered:
Our C0untry-A nation unequalled-vast in terri
tory, inexhaustibe in wealth.; may the Goddess en-
blem of liberty, with flag ever be cherished i'm
the future as nations honor has been protected
in the past.
Responded to by Col. G. B. Merrill.
The State Of Maine-As her rock-bound coast
unmoved, throws back the stormy waves of the
great Atlantic, yet provides innumerable Ravens
for the mariner tossed upon:the sea, so from fthe
earliest history OF our country she has stood
firm in the right while granting happy homes for a
people worthy and ever proud of her name.
Responded to by Capt Thomas j. Little.
The City Of Porttand-Our home; city unsur-
passed in beauty; her citizens patriotic in war.
whose energy shall yet develope the natural re,
sources that guarantee future prosperity. Her roll
OF honor embraces the bravest among the brave
and we hope her generosity and gratitude will vet
erect a monument some everlasting memorial
perpetuating their names.
Responded to by Councilman Galley.
The Portland Army O. Mary Ua,ion-An Associa-
ton passed upon the highest Enthusiastically,
charlty and renewal in memory .of services render
ed their flag and country. May all of us have many
happy returns OF the day we celebrate.
Responded to by President W. E. Simmons
The Grand army ofthe Repubtic.-A sister asso-
mutual cause; commanding our highest regard,
sympathy and respect.
Responded to by Comrade G. H. Mitchell
The Military oft State-We notice with graft
dcaton Its reorganization and deserved assistance
from our state government. And we trust a SOL
dier natural pride for perfection will again be
checked by indifference to the guardians of the pub
lie peace and our nations safeguard.
Responded to Lieut. B. f. Mort on of the In
fantry.
Ter than the sword; may it never be suppressed.
Responded to by Mr.. Higgins of the Argus.
Departed Comrades
The boast t OF heraldry, the ponp of power,
And all that beauty all that wealth e. er gave
Await alike the inevitable hour
The path OF glory leads but to the grave.
Responded to by F. G. Rich.
The annual meeting was held at the hall in
the evening at O'Clock. The reports of the
Secretary and Treasurer were read and ao-
cepted, showing the Union to be in prosper
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Cumberland County Medical Society.
The regular monthly meeting of the Cum
berland county medical society was held at the
rooms, Canal Bank block, yesterday fore
noon, President Merrill in the chair
The resignation of DIR. c. O. Hunt as Orator
for tie annual meeting was read and accepted,
and the business committee was empowered to
provide substitute.
DIR. Dana made extended remarks in favor
of evening sessions to promote the efficiency of
the society The matter was discussed by Drs
ipon motion it was voted that the coming
Monthly meetings be held at 730 in the eve
ng.
DR.. C. w. Foster of Deering read a paper
on Traumatic Ulcer of Duodenum, with
IS of a case occurring in his practice. The
ject was fully discussed by Drs. Greene,
ma, L. A. Foster, Merrill and Hersom. DIR.
0. Hunt reported a similar case at the hos
.,ital and exhibited a specimen.
DIR. Bibber, of Bath, member of the Sagada-
hoe county society and DIR. Bragdon of North
Conway were introduced and granted the
courtesies of the society.
Or. Hersom presented the case of brother
phvs.s clan who was in attendance, and after a
report If the peculiarities, discussion was
continued w Drs. Foster and Dana.
Applications for membership were made by
Drs. S. P. Warren of Portland, and G. W.
Bailey of Saccarappa.
There was a large attendance OF members,
the greatest for months, anG increased interest
was manifested. At the next meeting papers
upon Human Monstrosities" and Opium
eating" will be presented for discussion.
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Memorial Day,

memorial Day.
The following is the official programme for
Memorial day issued last night.
HEADQUARTERS BoswoRTH Posi-, No2,l
Department of Maine. G. A. r.
Portland, May 26, $780,
Comrades will assemble at Grand Army
Hall at O'Clock a. M, May 31st, and receive
decorations and proceed to decorate the
graves OF the soldiers and sailors in Calvary,
Forest City, Eastern and Western Cemeteries
and the Lincoln tree.
The squad for - Calvary will leave Grand
railroad station at S.55. The Portland
Montgomery Guards will do escort duty head
ed by Chambers Band.
The squad for!Forest City Cemetery will leave
Grand Army Hall at 8 o'clock
The squad for Eastern Cemetery will leave
Grand Army Hall at o'clock, stopping on
the way to decorate Lincoln tree
The squad for Western Cemetery will leave
Grand Army Hall at 9.45.
At Eastern Cemetery Rev. Mr. Clark will
otlclate, at Western Rev. Mr. Southworth,
Calvary Rev. Father McKenna, Forest Citv
Rev. Mr.. Murphy will make prayer and the
Sunday School at Browns Hill will take mart
and an Grafton be delivered by John C. Cobb
Esq.
AFTERNOON.
The comrades will assemble at Grand Armv
Hall at o'clock. The line will be formed at
1.30 under direction of Chief Marshal G. N.
Lang, assisted by his Aids, Geo. III. Abbott, A.
M. Sawyer, and will consist of
Platoon of Police
Chambers Band,
Marshal and Aids
Portland Montgomery Guards
Portland Mechanic Blues
Portland Light Infantry
Portland Cadets
Portland High School Cadets
Bosworth Post No, 2, G. A r.
Inc procession VIII pass over the following
route-Up Congress to Congress Souare dowS
Free to Middle, down Middle to Temple, up
Temple to Congress, down Congress to Citv
Hall. After receiving the members of tba
City Government, proceed down Conoress to
Pearl, down Pearl to the cars The train will
leave Preble street station at 2.15. On arrival
at Morrill's proceed at once to Evergreen. and
on arrival at the Soldiers lot the different
squads VIII proceed at once to decorate the
graves in their respective sections AS soon az
the graves are decorated the squads will renort
at their places in line The Post will tbon
march upon the Soldiers lot and decorate The
monument. Then will follow PRAYER bv Rev
Mr.. Hayden, dirge by the band and benedic-
ZION, aIter which the procession will form and
march to the cars. "
Comrades will assemble at Reception room,
City pulldlng' at 100, wearing uniform hat
white gloves and badge.
Concert by Chambers Band from 70 to 3 o,o,oo,.
Singing OF Memorial Ode by Male Ouartette
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Clark.
Grafton by Hon. Wilbur F. Lunt.
Benediction.
transportation will be furnished to all COM
rades who take part in decorating the graves
in Calvary, Forest City, Eastern and Western
Cemeteries All comrades of other Posts and
all ex-soldiers and sailors are cordially invited
to take part with Bosworth Post both fore.
noon and afternoon.
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s4,326,2S2.83
The following is the report of the Secretary
E. A. Moves:

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E. A. Noyes:
For the first time since the year ending in
April, 1876, we have made an increase in the
amount of our deposits viz, $2O6, 1859. And
the month of April 1880, shows the largest in
crease in any single month since April, 1878,
viz, $9O, 1929: But during the years from
1872 to 1876 when the greatest increase was
made, the price of the first class city bonds,
ruled from 10 to 20 per cent lower than at
present, and within six months government
per cent bonds have advanced from 101 to
107. In spite of the revival of general busl-
ness, the rates of interest have declined. The
price OF securities advanced and the demand
for loans on first class MORTGAGES decreased.
In consideration of the facts above mention
ed 1t seems undesirable to increase the
amount OF our deposits. And in this connec-
ton can only suggest to the friends of the
bank the importance of bearing in mind al
ways that this is an institution for keeping and
investing trust funds and small savings, that
persons able to invest for themselves should
not be encouraged to invest money with us,
The accumulation of wealth in this Substitution,
which is believed to be invested in the sound
est and safest manner. has been invested under
the direction of skilful advisers, working not
for themselves, but for the good of the widow
and orphan and the laboring classes of our
community.
The following board of directors was elected:
John B. Brown, Oliver Gerrish, James T.
McCobb, Jacob Mcclellan, George E. B.
Jackson, Weston F. Milliken and Edward A.
Noyes.
A. E. Stevens was elected member of the
corporation in place of A. K. Shurtleff de-
ceased.
After the adjournment of tho corporation
meeting the board of managers completed its
organization by the choice of the following
officers:
President-John B. Brown.
Treasurer-Edward A. Moves.
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as follows:

"Who have we elected?" demanded dele
gate.
We've elected Bion Bradbury said Mr..
Walk er.
"And who else?" inquired Mr.. PIERCE and
the President announced to the waiting con-
vention that it had elected L. D. M Sweat
Daniel W. True, W. G. Davis, Bion Bradbury
and George G. Frye. The meeting thereupon
broke up.
Messrs. Sweat, True, Davis and Frye are
reckoned as Chase men. Mr.. Bradbury is
crippled by being put on the delegation, and
it is hoped that his friends will be placated by
a seeming concession that in reality comedies
nothing. The result of last nights fight is
victory for the Tabulators.
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His Eyes Opened.

A Mechanic Falls Greenbacker who has
been laboring under the hallucination that the
Greenback party was party of ardent re-
formers has had his eyes opened by Foggs
convention in the Second district as will be
seen by the following extract from a letter
which he has written to the Lewiston Gazette:
The Second district Greenback convention
is past, and defeat forced upon the party in
this district. f. M Fogg is not the choice of
the people, but by hard labor and caucus pack
ing he has managed to get the nomination of a
machine convention run on the Denis Kearn-
ey principle. We left the old parties in order
to obtain greater purity in politics, but of all
the political conventions ever held in Maine
this was most corrupt,and my vote will be only
one of one thousand Greenbackers in Andres
coggin county who will help defeat its nomi-
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STATE NEWS.
ANDRoscoGG1N COUNTY.

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
The Republicans of the Second COMPRESSION
ional District will hold their convention at
Auburn, June "a.
The Allen girl of Auburn, who was the
victim of an abortion, is likely to recover.
Ruby, her colored paramour, will be held for
fornication as the evidence is not strong
enough to convict him of an attempt to pro-
cure an abortion.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Augusta Journal says there is great
scarcity of help in that city.
The annual meeting Of the Maine HomGo-
pathic Medical Society will begin in Augusta
today and continue two days.
The Executive Council held a special ses-
sion at Augusta Tuesday. In addition to the
routine business, hearings were given to par
ties from Gardiner, Belfast and other, places,
for the appointment of special constables Tor
the more rigid enforcement of the prohibitory
law in certain sections of the State. Samuel
G. Ellis of Belfast, and Charles III. Berry OF
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THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 81.
THE PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G..
Fessenden, Marquis Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong Cox, Wentworth Hodsdon. Hayden, w. P.
Morris, corner Exchange and Fore ST.; Welander,
Boston s. Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
rains that run out of the city.
Slco, of l.. Hodsdon and II. b. Kendrick.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Biddeford, f. NJ. Burnham.
- Jellersons Bookstore.
Brunswick b. g. Dennison and W. II. Marrett.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
woodford's Corner b. Moody.
CUMBERLAND Mills F. A. Verrill.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Saccarappa at the Post Office.
Rockland, o. G. Andrews and E. r. Spear.
Damariscotta, E. W. Dunbar
Freeport, W. j. Parker.
Thomaston, s. Delano.
vinalhaven, B. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Wiscasset, Gibbs & Rundle+
Yarmouth, @. E. Coombs.
Auburn V. r. Foss.
Lisbon, G. z. Judkins.
HaloweI H. H. Allan.
Augusta F. Pierce
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Maine Wesleyan Seminary.

The following is the programme of the
Commencement exercises at the Maine Wes-
leyan Seminary and Female College.
SUNDAY, May 3O-2 p M, Baccalaureate sermon
by Rev. G. Nj. Steele, d. D., Ii. d., of Wilbraham,
Mass. 7.3O p. M. annual address before the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society, by Mrs. Rev.
Geo. M. Steele of Wilbraham, Mass.
>, TUESDAY, june lie a. m. annual meeting OF
WEDNESDAY, June 2-1.30 p. M, Grafton before
the Calliopean Society, by Rev. Geo. M. Steele, D..
D.. LII d., of Wilbraham, Mass. Business meeting
directly following the Grafton. 8 p. M, annual
meeting of the Honorary Branch of the Adelphian
Society. p. m, annual meeting of the Honorary
Branch of Literati Society. 8 p. M. Commence
ment Concert by the Winthrop Cornet Band.
THURSDAY, June $40 a.. M, Exhibition and
Commencement Exercises. 7.3O p. M, Alumni
Reunion.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

EMBARRASSMENT COLUMN.
Grand Concert-St. Sames Band.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
To carpenters and builders. III. Hamlen & Son.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
The Live Oak Collar.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To be let-Henry Deering.
Marked down-Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Situation wanted. .
Strout, Gage g. Strout.
Unfinished room to let,
Important to owners, &c.-Walter H. Haskell.
Notice of dissolution-Swett & Swift,
AUCTION COLUMN.
Nutter Bros. & Co S stock-F. 0. Bailey & Co.
Furniture, crockery, &c.-F. o. Bailey & Co.
Herse and Carriage Mart.