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The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
School Committee.

At a meeting of the School Committee last
evening, His Honor the Mayor presided
There were present Messrs. Brewer McGow-
an, Holden, Files; Thaxter, Libby and Gray.
The record Of the previous nj Getting was
read and approved
The fcil5Wing resolution was introduced By
the Mayor and passed:
Whereas, In view of the burden of taxation
now resting upon our city, it is the duty of
each department of government entrusted with
the expenditure of public moneys, to institute
the most rigid ecdroiiy consistent with etfec
tive public service; therefore
ReSolced, That committee of three mem
bers of this board be appointed to take into
consideration the feasibility of reducing the
expenses OF the public schools, without impair
ing their legitimate functions, or infringing
upon the original design of the free school sys-
TEN. Said committee 10 report in writing at
the next regular meeting of the beard
On this resolution the following committee
was appointed: His Honor the Mayor Messrs.
Holden, Brewer and Gray
Voted, That the leave of absence of Miss
Turkey, also that of Miss Short be extended to
the close of the year.
Messrs. Thaxter, Holden and Superinten.
dent OF Schools were appointed a committee
on Examination questions and programme of
examination for the close of the year; and it
was voted that the committee on High Shcool
prepare questions for examination in that
school,
Voted, That the offer of Mrs. Hunt, Mrs
Stevens and others to furnish copies of the
book entitled "Alcohol and Hygiene" to be
placed on the desks of the teachers in the
primary schools of the city be accepted.
Voted, That the compensation for taking
the census of school children be fixed at $500,
the same as last year.
Bill and pay rolls for the month amounting
TO 1881 10 were read and approved
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Nrish Land I,aague.

The Irish Land League held large and en-
thusiastic meeting last evening. A resolution
was unanimously adopted extending the
thanks of the League te the Irish American
Relief Association for generously giving the
use of their hall to the League.
The chairman of the committee appointed to
consider the communication of the Spread the
Light Club OF Ncw York, reported the follow
ing resolution which was unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, The British government has de-
cared The Irish World and Industrial Liberia
tor reasonable publication and forbidden its
circulation in Ireland; and
Whereas, We regard this action OF the Brit
lsh government az not only blow against the
freedom of the press, but also breach of in
ternational Law, and violation of our postal
treaty; therefore be it
Resolced, That we, the members of the Irish
Land League of Portland Maine, call the at
tention OF our national authorities to this act
OF suppression, with the request that such ac-
ton be taken as is consistent with our national
dignity, and the preservation of our interna-
tiopal rights.
The two branches of the Land L agUe in this
city are IN a prosperous condition, as is mani
fest from the fact that they have sent over
$500 to Ireland for the purposes OF advancing
the interests of the League.
The Ladies' Land League meets next
"Wednesday evening.
The Leagues propose to give grand excur-
sion sometime this summer.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Superior Court

bsfo hE JUDGE B0NNEI.
MoSDAY.-Luther Redlon vs. George t. Cburch;n
and Holman S. Melcher
Assumpsit upon promissory note for $500. dated
September 20, 1880, on four months, signed by
George L. Churchill, payable to his own order. en-
dorsed by him. and below his endorsement is the en-
dorsement of the firm name of Churchill & Melcher
IN the hand writing of Churchill, which was COM
posed OF these defendants. The facts in the cas-,
are undisputed that Churchill wishing to raise
money for his own private purposes made the note
signed It, endorsed it with his individual name. and
the hrm name, and negotiated it without the knowl
edge OF his partner Melehcr: that the money so
raised was not raised for or used for partnership
purposes, and that the plaintiff is bona tide holder
Tor value. Decision reserved.
G. W. Verrill for plif. Hale for Melcber.
Aret as Shnrtleff VS.. Inhabitants of Wiscasset As
sumpsit by a bondholder upon six coupons Gu. from
oonds issued by the defendant town. On trial.
Webb g. Haskell for plff.
Henry lngalls-Strout & Holmes for defts.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

Yesterday an express cart backed up to the
Westbrook Britannia Company's building on
Plum street loaded with tin for the company.
The driver got off the cart and went to the
real to unload the tin, while little boy
named Hagan stood in the front of the cart to
push the tin to the rear. The lynch-pin was
gone and the weight of the tin in the rear of
the cart caused the front part to tip up throw
ing the little Hagan boy ont The boy struck
on his shoulders and back of the head on the
sidewalk and it was feared injured him
seriously.
James O'Neal was slightly, and Morgan
O'Donnell seriously hurt at the Eagle Sugar
Refinery the other day by the giving away of
some Of the machinery. ODonnell was
thrown more than 20 feet
A team driven by Messrs jackson and
Brown was smashed at the head of Cross
street yesterday. The wheels were knocked
to pieces and the under part of the wagon
was torn off. No one was hurt.
A horse attached to an oyster cart ran away
on Commercial street yesterday, and broke
. the large window in A. B. Stephenson & Co 5
store
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
THE PRESS
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY "a.
CITY AND VICINITY.
THE PRESS


=, May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. q
fessenden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews Arm.
strong. Cox. Wentworth, liodsdou, A. T. Cleveland
~ Middle St., WelaadeS Boston a. Maine Depot and
Chisholm Bros, on all rains that run out of the
city. " VIZ
Auburn, Willard Small &C,,
augusta, X. Pierce
Bangor, j. II. Babb g. Co
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Ss'ddetord, e III. Burnham.
Jellerson's Bookstore.
iSrldesos,, Daniel Dickens.
e5ruBswiek, b. G. Dennison.
HepSSflapd Mills, Il. A. Verrill.
.vmariscot.a, L. w. Dunbar
sreeport ". A. Mitchell.
FTyeburg, r. c. Harmon and Shirley a. Lewis.
Gardiner Palmer & Co.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Hsliowell, c. l.. Spauldng.
Lewiston Chandler g Estes.
tzisDon, q. r.. JudiiDs.
Mechanic Falls A. ". Bridge, Z. A. Milctt,
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Soohmond, G. A. Beale.
JSsbckiand, o. @. Andrews.
Sabattus, K. III. Johnson
Saccarappa, at the Pest Office,
S2co, OF l.. Hodsdon and H e. K,ndrsos
Thomaston, 5. Uelano.
finalhaven, b. Lane
Waldoboro, G. Bliss
Waterviilo j, NJ Wall.
Miscasset, Gibbs & Run,ile..
Mocdford's Corner II. Moody.
Yarmouth, Z. T.. Cooinbs.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

A well dressed man is going the rounds pre-
tending ne is conductor of the Boston &
Maine. He says friend of the family, nam
ing some person in another city, has requested
him to bring them a present of salmon, or
whatever the article may be. He states he left
it at the railroad station until he was sure he
had found the party for whom the present wa;
intended. Naturally the party asks the man
what is to pay for his trouble, receiving an an
swer, pays the money, and that is the last seen
of either man or present. The fellow must
first ascertain what people his victim knows
in the city from whence the present is reported
to come.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Brief lettings.


Fine day yesterday. Mercury 4so at sunrise,
VINO porth, clear; $50 at noon, wind southeast:
~ at 3 p. m; wind SOUTH
Sebago Lake was raised Is inches by the late
rains.
Inc New Testaments received by Hoyt .Fogg
q Donham are respectively $3.50, so cents and
10 cents apiece. The twenty-centers are most
IN demand, although all are snapped up. Five
hundred were expected yesterday and 1000 are
expected today.
Iae family and friends of the late T. T
Niles extend their sincere thanks to the Port
land Cadets for their great kindness during
his sickness. death and burial
There were 26 loads of hay waiting TO he
weighed at the hay scales yesterday morning
There was little excitement in cordage yes.
seroay- MANILA went up cent, to Is cents,
and Sisal dropped cent to 10a cents.
Burnham & Dyer have taken the contract
to supply Best's great refrigerator with ice the
coming season.
The schooner Willie Seavey, Capt Robert
White, sailed from Newcastle, April 16 for
the Western Banks, and arrived at Portland
the other day, with a full fare of 45O quintals
OF prime cod fish, the result of 81 DAYS fish
ing.
ofncers Grihoen and Libby arrested two
children for stealing wood patterns from the
yard oil the Portland Machine Works, yester-
day.
Tie Kennebec Journal says that Deputy
sheriff Jewell has returned from his trim to
Thomaston with Merrill Merrill commenced
work in the blacksmith shop at the State
Prison Monday morning and has for his asso-
ciate the Portland murderer, Prescott
A young lady on Munioy street was badly
poisoned by pricking her finger with pin
which had been used in the suffiug of q bird
IN which aresenic was used. The finger and
hand swelled terribly and DIR. Merrill was call
ed to attend the case
The usual Tuesday evening temperance
meeting will be held this evening at the Cos
pei Temperance Mission at 3-4 o'clock Good
speaking and singing. All are invited.
The Marshal yesterday instructed the po-
licemen TO see that the rum shops on their
beats were closed promptly at 10 o'clock.
The Biddeford Times says "Dennis Delaney
of this city has accepted the challenge of Mr..
Shea of Portland to run a quarter of mile
. GAO yards9 Dennis will make Mr. Shea think
he is anchored if he runs with him."
The exclusion of the Eastern railroad to Old
Orchard is now being pushed One hundred
men have arrived there together with a large
number of horses and dump carts, and work
commenced yesterday morning. The crew
camp in big tent 100 feet long.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
A Prosecuted Bangor wcna

Annie A. Adams of Lynn makes some gravo
charges against the wife of Davis f. Adams of
the same city, alleging that the latter woman
has slandered her. Miss Annie Adams vent
to Lynn from Bangor four years ago. in which
city she taught school for some time, and she
has also resided in Boston. She alleges that
Mrs. Adams, who is distant relative, has fol-
lowed her up closely during the four years re-
ferred to. and by false representations and
charges against her character and morals. has
succeeded in having her prevented from secur-
ing situations in various places. On one oc-
cason she went to store keeper who was to
employ Miss Adams, told him that she was in
sane and berate1 her character in fearful
manner. Miss Adams preferred charges
against Mrs. Adams, but the court DR. oceedings
were stopped through the husband of the lat.
ter. who acknowledged satisfaction in a
published card, in which he says "that ali
statements of his wife made against the char
acter and morals of Annie A. Adams are false;
that she is honest and not insane" The
woman who made the statements will not re-
tract them, and is understood to still persevere
in her work to iniure Miss Adams, who is a
lady 80 or 40 years of age, and said to be re-
specially connected. She has great fear of
what Mrs. Adams will do, and it is more than
probable that, civil suit having failed she
will resort to criminal law. Miss Adams says
she wishes to do something that will stop the
slanderous tongue of her accuser, and is acting
under the advice of counsel.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

ABE STRAUSS, Esq, the well know Stock
Raiser OF Lexington, Ky. says: 81 recon-
memo I9 Lleoig Cos Arnicated Extract of Witch
nszed 70 all my friends. 1t has been used in
me thoroughbred" stables of HI. r. Mo
6kATH, r. ii. OWENS, LEE PAUL. W.
- SGULLY and other well known Breeders
aud Trainers and they all pronounce it the
very p, best lotion and medicine for the horse
Simultaneous benefit. Cures BREAKING down
Wind Calls, Capped and Sprained Hook, Foot
contraction and Cracked Hoof. Sold in so
cents and dollar sizes; reduced rates by the
na:. gaiion or gallon. Beware of worthless
my23-T, Th&SSw
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

Yesterday Street Commissioner Clay began
the work of paving the cutters on Franklin
street, between Cumberland and Congress, and
we understand he will also macadamize the
street for the same distance. Thisi is an i'm
provement which has long been needed, as the
street is travelled by many heavy teams, and
in the spring, or after heavy rains, navigation
there has been simply fearful. Mr.. Clay will
have the sincere thanks of every resident on
Franklin street
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Atlantic & st. Lawrence Railroad

AT meeting of the Directors of the Allan
tic g. st. Lawrence Railroad Co. held Satur-
day afternoon the follow ing resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That the Board at this, their first
meeting since the death of their colleague, the
Honorable John B. Brown, President of the
company for many years, do record their deem
feeling of regret at his death, and their high
sense of his services to the Atlantic & ST. Law.
renee Railroad Co., of which he was one of the
original corporators, director from its organ
ization in 1916, and always the earnest advo-
cate and able adviser.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

f. 2. Vinton, the we'll known artist, has lust
finished all admirable portrait of Prof. Pack
ard for Bowdoin College, which has been
placed in Mr.. G. f. Davis art gallery, on Con-
gress Square. The picture is not only capital
likeness, but he pose of the figure, flesh tints
and hair arc all admirable. The professor is
attired in black, with high vest and white lie,
and in his left hand holds text book.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

All who attended the recent lectures given
by the gifted Selma Borg, viii wish to hear
her lecture on Russia which will be delivered
at High street church vestry Wednesday even
ing. AT this time the condition of affairs in
Russia is prominent theme and anything
Miss Borg can say on the subject will not only
prove of interest but will be historically accu-
rate. Join to these facts. the earnest, taking
manner of the lecturer and most delightful
evening may be antici pated
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Large Sale.

Col William T. Holt of this city has lust
sold his Ruby King mine i'll Colorado for $780,.
600. 1t was purchased by company of Eng
fish capitalists, who sent their own experts of
very high standing. to make personal ex
animation of the property. After a mos
careful scrutiny, the mining engineer advised
the purchase, declaring the prospects beyond
anything he has ever witnessed in any coun
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

Rev. Herbert S. Blodgett, assistant pastor
of ST. Mary's Catholic church at Dover, n. H.,
died Sunday night of brain fever He was
universally beloved, aud was IS years old He
was a native of Belfast
Mrs. n. 4. Hersom and daughter arrived in
New York Sunday by the steamer City of
Berlin from Liverpool.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
z. r. Merrill & Co.

This well-known firm make a very attractive
display, and tell story that is short but con-
vincing in our columns this morning They
offer Holbrook & Co.'s fine New York boots.
for which they have the exclusive right in
Portland, and also keep on hand a splendid
line of all the latest styles in la lies and gen.
tlemen's footwear, which they offer at low
prices, They will be found i'll their attractive
store 455 Congress- street
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Maine General Conference of Congreg
tional Churches.

tional Churches.
The Maine General Conference will hold its
annual meeting with the Williston church,
June 18th, 10Th and 10th. A very large atten-
dance is expected from all parts of the State.
The other Congregational churches have
kindly consented to assist the Williston church
in the entertainment of their Numerous guests
and canvassers will visit the families of these
societies during the week. If any who may
not be visited, or if members of other denomi.
nations are DESTROYS to entertain their ac-
quaintances who shall attend the Conference,
or are willing to entertain strangers, they will
confer favor by sending word by postal card
to Mr.. j. H. True, 81 Spruce street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
State Street Fair.

The results of the fair recently held by the
young ladies and misses of State street church
in their chapel were very satisfactory and the
occasion was most pleasant one. The Young
Ladies' Mission Circle realized net profit of
over $50, and, aided by donations in money
from several liberal friends has contributed to
the Home for Girls in Copstantinople the
handsome sum of 1925. The sales from the
table of the Mission Circle of the young Misses
secured $25 to the same object, also the gift of
a quilt, made by the children's own hands, to
the Maine General Hospital.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Nan1aS.

AT town meeting held Saturday this town
voted by vote of 1I3 to IS, in favor of per
cent. loan for railroad from Bridgton
through Naples to Portland. The friends of
the enterprise are quite jabilant over the re-
suit, and trust that Casco and RAYMOND will
follow suit aud ere long these inland towns will
De accommodated with railroad facilities.
TRANSIENT.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Concert At Abyssinian Church.
FINANCIAL COLUMN.
BoaJs-Swan & Barrett.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Prices Reduced-H /. Nelson
Salt Atioat-Emery & Furbush
citizens Mutual Relief-M. n. Rich
Pasturing-J. NJ. Allen, Saccarappa.
To Let-A. w. COMBS
Plants-Eendall g. Whitney,
TO Let--Paul Prince.
Fony fnaeton Wanted-Locke a Locke.
SthlSnccus Bargains-C. d. B. Fisk g. Co.
AUCTION COLUMN.
20 New Carriages and Harnesses-F O. Hnilev
-NeM YORK importers Sale-E O Railer
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
The Late DR.. Hersom.

The physicians of Portland are requested to
attend an adjourned meeting at the Portland
Medical School at $50 p. IN. to-day, to take
action in regard to DR.. Hersom's funeral.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

Geo. b. Hascy was arrested on a train bonud
1or Portland yesterday charged with Stealing
80 from one of the inmates of Mrs Knott;s
boarding house in Biddeford
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
KNOX COUNTY,

On Saturday drive of six million logs ar
rived in the Saco a short distance above Bid
defcrd. The drive is for Joseph Hobson, and
from Great and Little Ossipee and Old river,
and consisted of spruce, pine and hemlock.
The Bartlett drive is far advanced and the last
OF last week it had arrived in Steep Falls
boom; This is considered driving fast, and it
now looks as though all the logs would be
driven into the main river and eventually
reach their destination this year. The high
water enables the river drivers to do good work
this Spring
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Real Estate.

The following transfers were reported yester-
day in this county
Portland-John Burns, est, to Johanna Ca
dy, land and buildings corner Maple and Dan
forth streets.
Gorham-William c. Gilman to Clara NJ.
Turner, one acre land and buildings.
Westbrook-George w. Hammond and al. to
Lydia Il. Sawyer, land on Rochester street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
Elm Tree Lodge I. o. G. T.

The following is a list of officers Of Elm
Tree Lodge, North Scarboro. duly elected and
installed by Lodge Deputy Butler:
w. C. TT. j. Wheeler.
w. V. T.-Clara Reed.
w. S.-Anna Butler.
w. F.--C. j. Lowe.
w. T.-Nettie Gustin.
w. M.-Will L. johnson.
W D. M.-Flora j. Knight
w. C.-Henry Smith.
W. l. Coco. r. johnson.
w. %. g. - Libby.
w. A. S.-Lucy e. Meserve.
W. r. Silica E. johnson.
w. l.. S.-Lydia Gustin.
p. W. G. TT. A. Reed
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

DIR. Graves Blood Purifier is designed to meet the
wants OF those desiring and certain relief for
all arrangements of the Stomach and Liver, and by
purifying the blood to bring the system to its natur
al vigor 1t is cute for Biliousness, Indigestion
Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Humors, Scrofula &c.
Nothing can b, better suited at any season of the
year to cleansing the system of its accumulation of
diseases than the Blood Purifier. 1t will regulate
the liver. give you Appetite AID in fact, build up
the system generally. Try it; you will not regret
it. Price, 81 90 per bottle.
For Cough, Coli, Sore Throat, Rosrseness, &C.,
use DIR. Graves Balsam of Wild Cherry and Tar.
Price, 10 cts and so cts per bottle.
Improved Family Cathartic Pills, made by Or.
Graves, cure Headache, Constipation, &c. Price,
25 cts per box DR. Graves Remedies are for sale
by Druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
STATE NEWS.
OXFORD COUNTY,

DIR. d. f. Green, Of Lynn, who is under al
rest for criminal malpractice, formerly prac-
ticed in Paris. Some eighteen years age he
was member of the Maine Methodist Confer
anpp
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MAGGIE MITCHELL.


This charming actress will fill Portland The
atre this evening by her charming PRESERVATION
of Fanchon, dramatic creation which has
become celebrated throughout the length and
breadth of the country, and has been witnessed
by hundreds of thousands of people. Miss
Mitchell is supported, SO it is said, by an ex-
cellent eozspahy, and the play will be well put
on the stage.
The favorite and incompatible Lolita will be
seen at Portland Theatre next Friday and Sat
urday. Her May WidEose is new here and
everybody will wantsto see it, while her Mu.
sette is iust immense. Some good seats still
remain unsold at Stockbridge's.
NOTES.
1t is said Gerster and Brignoli are about to
organize an English opera company.
Sir Michael Costa, the London composer and
conductor, will not again conduct an opera
season, but will retain the direction Of the
Sacred Harmonic society of London.
Chicago journal refers to Mr.. BARLEY
Campbell as the American Shakespeare.
This was meant as compliment to Campbell
Fortunately Shakespeare is dead.
Adelna Patti will appear in this country on
~ in concerts the first season, but in opera the
next season. In that case she won't visit Fort
land
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24

K. j. Burgess, watch maker and jeweler.
has opened at 41S Congress Hall and will make
a speciality of repairing fine watches.
The Portland daily press., 1881-05-24
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.

CllC6.
PENoBSCoT COUNTY.
AT recent meeting of the corporation of the
Dexter Savings Bank the old board of trustees
were reelected, and a comm ittee appointed by
order CT the bank examiner, made statement
to the effect that the affairs of the bank were
never SO good as at the present time The
Barron case has been before the full court on
demurrer, and the court has just decided
against it and dismissed the demurrer, so the
case now stands on the docket for trial. The
bank authorities desire a trial at the earliest
possible day. A large bill of costs is accumu-
lating against the estate. The bill in equity, by
which the estate sought to avoid the payment
OF $1,000 to the aged mother of the late Mr..
Barron, who is in needy circumstances has
been decided in her favor.
The prospect is now said to be- good for the
immediate building of the Bangor and Katah-
din iron works railroad When the proposed
road is completed the Katahdin iron works
will be placed in direct rail communication
with Bangor. Engineers are now surveying
the route between Milo and the mine, dis
lance of eighteen miles, which will be the
length of the road. The stock is now all taken
up by Bangor men, and if the land damage
can be adjusted, the road will be built imme-
diately.
SAGADAHOC COUNTY.
A meeting of the business men of Bath was
held Friday evening to devise means of en-
couraging home industries After remarks bv
~ a. l. uiIo;, y. VI. hlCEdruSOI, u w
Larrabee, l. t. Hobson, G. G. Goss, Fl. w.
Swanton and others, resolutions were adopted
pledging encouragement and aid to any enter
prises which may be located at Bath, and rec
ommending the establishment of commission
on manufactures. A committee consisting of
Messrs. f. W. Hyde, c. c. Goss, Arthur Sew
all, Chas. Davenport and l.. W. Houghtou
were appointed TO see what can be done to
raise 100000 towards starting an iron ship
yard at Bath as gentleman outside of Bath
offers to add 100000 to the capital if the for
mer amount is raised