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The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. A
Bible reading will be given at the Y. M. c. A.
roos. opposite Preble House, this evening at
7.30 O'Clock, by Rev. Mr.. Perkins. These
Bible readings are very interesting feature il
the association work and are attended by large
audiences of ladies and gentlemen. There will
be no reading during the week of prayer, bu
Rev. DR.. Smaller will give the reading January
18th, and Rev. DR.. Fem, January Oath. AL
ara invitAd
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

NEW STEAMSHIP LINE.-It was stated in the
PRESS few days ago that the Grand Trunk
was negotiating for two more steamers to take
away the fast accommodating freight at this
port. 1t has now been decided to establish a
fortnghtly line between this port and Claw
gov, Scotland. The line will consist of five
first-class steamships of 1000 tons burden each,
fitted not only for freight, but also for passen-
ger traffic. The line will be independent of the
Dominion and Beaver lines
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

THE TRAVELLING MAGICIAN.-This is the IT,
tie of Mr.. John Rogers latest group of statu-
airy. The group itself stands23 inches high and
is one of the very best of the many most excel
lent groups made. 1t represents magician,
who has fitted up temporary stand and is
performing his tricks before an old man and
boy, who represent the audience. He has the
old mau's hat, out of which he has taken sew
eral things, and is just now lifting cut rabbit,
much to tha astonishment and amusement of
both. The tambourine girl seated in front is
tired cut and has fallen asleep His advertise
ment tackled on the front of his stand reads as
follows: "Mons Cheatum, the great magician
will perform his wonderful feats of slight of
hand Immediately after the circus Admission
% cents; children 10 cshts.' Tous, the chief
charm of his group a characteristic, by the
way of all made by Mr.. Roges, is in the per
feet naturalness of each figure. The entire
group is study, and one that will repay re
peated examination ond close scrutiny. A few
among the many other groups are "Schoo
Days." "The Mock Trial, Checkers up at the
Farm" 'The Council of War; &C., &c Mr.
Rogers is the only man who models these
groups, and he has done a great deal towards
popularizing true art, as his productions are o
kind, that while they satisfy the aesthetic
taste, they are at the same time within th.
reach of people Of moderate means.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

NEW YEARS DAY.-A very quiet day is
about all that can be said of New Years day
in this city. The lack of sleigbiug prevented a
great stir of teams, although thers was num-
Der Of carriages out. There was not the usual
amount Of calling, but baskets were displayed
in great profusion. The skating on the Basin
attracted crowd in the afternoon. In the eve
ming the performance of Saratoga" drew a
good audience, while the variety show at Music
Hall was rather thinly attended. The Union
Rowing Club bad large company at theil
dance and very pleasant evening was en-
loved,
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES gathering met at the
Mountfort street church Tuesday eveing, where
an appropriate service TOOK place, it being the
anniversary of the Proclamation of Emancipa-
ton issued by President Lincoln fifteen years
ago. The exercises consisted of singing "My
couatry it's of thee" reading of scripture and
prayer. Mr.. Harris, chairman of the meeting,
made an opening address, followed by Mr..
Brewster and Mr.. Ufford. A fir tree contain
ing some choice gifts, closed the celebration.
Many of the friends remained to refresh them
selves with an oyster supper.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
MARRIED..

In this city, Jan, l. at the residence of the BRIDES
father, by Rev. Chas. W. Hayes, Frank u. Robbins
of Nashua N. H., and Miss Sadie F. A. Moss of Port
land Also by same, Fred A. ButteIfield Of Deering
and Miss Ella A. Moss of Portland. boston papers
please copyl
ter H. How and Annie Bidey, both of Westbrook.
In Deering. Dec. 81. by Rev.. L. Luce, Isaac New
ton Chase and l. Anna Chase, all of Portland
In Deerpg, Dec 81, by Rev. j. A. Strout assisted
by Rev. l. Luce, Isaac johnson and Miss Nellie l..
Harmon both of Deering.
In North Yarmouth. Jan. 1. by Rev. 7. NJ. Davis
Charles Il. Jordon of Yarmouth and Miss Elsie Nj
johnson of North Yarmouth.
In Lewiston, Jan. l. at the residence of Cyrus Aus
TIM Esq, by Rev. S. K. Wetherbee, Chas. E. Cowan
and Miss Eva f. Odlin, both of Monmouth.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

"RUTH. citizens will remember the
furore 'Belshazzar" created two years ago, and
the comments of the critics at that time.
Ruth is regarded By competent musical au-
thoritie to be superior to "Belshazzar." In
order to place this work 10 suitable manner
before the people, new scenery has been de-
signed and painted expressly for the coming
performance by the distinguished artist, Seavy
of New York. The singers are well up in tbeil
parts, and the performance will be found in
structive as they are intensely interesting.
Tickets will be sold Saturday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

REscUED.-Tbe revenue steamer Dallas
Capt. Hodgdon, on Monday last when within
II miles of Portsmouth Light, discovered the
American schooner Eliza j. Staples, Captain
Elbridge Strout of Millbridge, on the rocks
flying a signal of distress. The steamer sent
an officer and boats crew to the schooner, and
afterwards towed her off and hauled her to g
safe anchorage The damage to the schooner
was about $50.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

WE CALL the attention of our readers to the
annual statement in another column of the
original Travellers Insurance Company of Hart.
ford. There is no institution of the kind ia
he country that is more reliable or popular
than this company. Tt has largely increased
its business and surplus, even during the doubt
and depression of the past year, and it promises
in the future to continue th" same good work
The Travellers can always be commended fol
its promptness and reliability.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
Municipal Court,

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
Observation-Disclosures Little. Common drunk
ard. Thirty days. Committed.
Charles E. Wills. Intoxication. Fined So with
costs. Paid.
JAS. Curtis and Chas. L. Andrews. INVESTIGATION
Fined So each with costs.
Kate keenan,. Assault and battery. Discharged
Frank.
Thos. Edward. Larceny. Discharged.
Michael Keenan,. Search and seizure. Fined S1O(
with costs and imprisonment three months. Ap
pealed. Frank
Catherine Keenan,. Search and seizure. Fined So
with costs. Paid. Frank,
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

COUNTY CoMMIssIoNERs.-The new board
Of County Commissioners met yesterday and
organized by the choice of Soloman Stuart At
chairman. Mr.. Samuel Dingley, the retiring
member, has been valuable officer and has al
all time had the entire respect of his constitu-
ents. During the past year as chairman be
has conducted the affairs OF the board with
much ability and he reti:es with hosts Of
friends.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC COUNTY,


Tuesday evening as Samuel Libby of the
firm of Larrabee of Gardiner, was returning
home when near the residence Of Joshua Gray
he was attacked by two men, who pinioned his
arms, garrotted and robbed him, throwing him
with such violence to the ground as to lame his
shoulder. They ran up Washington street.
just then Mr.. Pease came along with his hack
and took Mr.. Libby down and notified the po-
lice. The robbers got about $21 of Mr.. Libby
Two tramps were let out of the lookup in the
morning, and they are supposed to be the party.
WALDO COUNTY.
A dwelling house in Stockton, owned and oc-
cupied by True Green, was burned yesterday
morning Loss $1,000; insured 5000. The fire
was caused by defective fue.
YORK COUNTY.
The Supreme Judicial Court, Judge Virgin
presiding, opened in Saco Tuesday morning.
The continued docket contains $40 entries.
There was fair number of new entries.
Some person tried to make himself New
Years present of j. Ell. Hammond's horse in
Bauney Beg Monday night, but the tramping
of the steed awoke the owner, and the thief
fed, leaving the animal.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

Joseph Wheelock is supporting Edwin Booth
in New York.
Second Lieutenant White has joined the bat
terry at Fort Prebe.
Drs. Tewksbury aud Bray have removed their
Offices to 81 Free street, where the former has
taken up his residence for the winter.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

ANNUAL MEETINGs.-The Blanchard Boiler
Company at its annual meeting elected the fol-
lowing officers:
Presidept-J. D. Fessenden.
Clerk and Treasurer-Micah Sampson.
Directors-J. d. Fessenden, James Bailey,
Ell. L. McAllister, Albert Smith, 81. S. Clay.
At the regular meeting of Maine Lodge l.
o. o. f., the following officers were elected for
the ensuing term:
Noble Grand-Wm. M. Marks.
Vice Grand-William Renuessey.
Recording SeCretary-J. B.. Dunbar.
Permanent Secretary-C. f. Plummer.
Treasurer-A. D. Smith.
Trustees-S. K. Dyer, Charles B. Nash, JAS
Bailey.
Agent-William "a. Smith.
At meeting of Mupjoy Lodge No. 6, K. of
P, the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term:
Vice ChapeelIor-Charles W. Lncy.
Prelste Windsor B. Smith.
Keeper Of Records and Seals-Walter q.
Rowe
Master of Finances-Lendell W. Osgood.
Master of Exchequer-Wiis G. McGlauf-
lin.
Trustee-Jacob W. Robinson.
Representative to the Grand Lodge-Wyer
Green.
At the annual meeting of the Union Wharf
Corporation the following officers were elected
President-Edward Fox.
Clerk and Treasurer--A. X. Shurtleff,
Wharf Committee-E. Fox, A. K Shurtleff
and r. 0. Conant.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTEsEmKNTs r0.DA1

=
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Aptommas Harp Recital.
The Lecture of the Season-City Hail.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Happy New Year-Travellers.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Carlton Kimball-2.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Why You Should Buy-C. d. B. Fisk e. Co.
Closing Days-WaterhOuse 81 Co.'s Stock.
For Sale-Sch. d. ID. Geyer.
For Sale-Dwelling House.
House to Lett. G. WOodman,
Lost-Gold Watch.
Lest-Black Sack.
For Sale-Rare Bargain.
Removal-Drs Tewksbury & Bray.
Notice is hereby given.
Thomas g. Bird-CounsellOrs-a
Dancing-M. b. Gilbert.
Administrators Sale.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Important Sale-F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

There are returns from all but ten members,
land the names and politics OF these are put in
their proper place in these notes.) OF the
members from whom there are complete returns
the following facts are collected: The old mem
Der is Hon. Sullivan Lothrop of St. Albans who
is IS; the next Oldest is Geo. II. Robbins, ESQ.,
of Eastport II. The youngest member is Les
lie q. Cornish, Esq. of Winslow, who is %; the
next youngest is Geo. A. Davis, Esq. of Free
port, 26. Nine of the members are between 20
and 80 years of age, twenty-nine are between
80 and 40, forty-seven are between 40 and so,
thirty-niue between 30 and go, thirteen between
60 and 20, and two between 20 and 80. All but
thirteen are natives of Maine: eleven were
born out of the state, and two out of the coun-
try. Forty-three have had legislative expe-
risnce Twelve received q college education,
forty four an acsdemical education, and the re-
mainder were educated in the common and
high schools There are bat fourteen single
men in the lower branch. Scarcely a name
able profession or occupation is unrepresented,
the farmers, as usual, standing at the head of
the list, being one-third of the entire House.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

THE CUBAN FAlLURE.-It is pleasure to
state that If the Havana sugar house of Pale
do, Riondo & Co. have failed as reported there
are no Portland firms sufferers thereby. It
was at first feared that there were number,
but careful enquiry shows the contrary to be
the fact. One vessel had just cleared for Ha-
vana consigned to them when the news of the
failure arrived and she was re-cleared and sent
to another house. Most of the shipments to
Cuba of late have been on orders and conse-
quently Portland has but little interest there
Those who know the firm well are slow to be-
lieve that it is a failure of the whole house,
but think it is an embarrassment of some one
of it's many branches. The firm is very wealthy
and long established.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
DIED.

In Freeport. Dec. II, Mr.. Isaac D. Brewer aged 30
years months.
In New Gloucester, Jan. 1, Mr.. NathI Allen, aged
CT years.
In Bath. Dec. 80, Mrs. Lucinda Paine, aged 68
years months.
In Chicago Dec. o. Mrs. Nancy NJ. Bolton, widow
of the late Thomas Bolton, of Portland.
In Monteydeo, S. A., Nov. 7, Mr.. Thomas Newha4,
aged ID months-son of DR.. j. P. and Nellie p Went
worth, formerly of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
MEMORANDA.

Ship Nimbus, Leonard, from Astoria, 0, for Cork,
before reported sunk, struck on the Columbia river
thinking it not serious, concluded to go A few
hours after the carpenter reported 81 # water in the
hold and the ship was headed Tor the shore. The
wind died away and IL hours after she sunk.
Baroue Lincoln, Thorn, from Buenos Ayres for
Havre, put into Rio Janeiro previous to LIST inst,
Brig Harry is ashore in Chesapeake Bay, high up.
full OF water and settling in the sand. Part OF her
cargo has been discharged.
sch Senator Grimes Clark from Hoboken for Bos-
TON which went ashore near College Point 30th, came
off next day without damage The steamer M M
Caleb while trying to render assistance struck on the
rocks and sunk.
SCH Nadab, Bartlett, went ashore of Greensburg
Point night of 30th. The captain and two OF the
crew were knocked overheard by the mainsheet and
lost.
Sch Only Son, Meady, from Fall River for NYork,
was towed into New London 3lst with loss OF MAIN
boom and boat, when on Watch Hill.
Sch r /, Richardson, which drove ashore at Pensa-
cola 29th lies well I'D. In four feet water
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

A vacancy exists in the Aroostook district
which will be filled by the Senate. Hon. Par
ker p Burleieh received the majority of vo ties
thrown, but bis competitor, Hon. Edmund
Madigan, claims that Mr.. Burleigh is not
resident of the county. That question will be
settled by the Senate board. Complete bograph-
ical sketches of all the members OF the board
are given. The Oldest member is Hon. Ma
than TOtman of Somerset, wins is &c.; the next
oldest, Hon. William Grindle of Penobscot, 68.
The youngest member is Hon. John f. Fergu-
son Of York. who is 30; the next youngest,
Hon. j. FL. Martha of Knox, 80. Six of the
members of this board are between 80 and 40
years of age, eight between 40 and So twelve
between 80 and 60, and four between go and TO-
The members are all natives of the state with
the exception of three; two were born out of
the state, and QUE out of the country. -Four
ara graduates of colleges, fifteen received an
academical education, and the remainder had
only the advantages afforded by the district or
common and high schools. Twe0ty-six have
bad legislative experience. There are four sim
ole naan in the hoard
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

BOUND TO F1GHT SOMEBODY. The challenge
of DR.. D. W. Hull of this city. to Elder R. f.
Emerson Of Rochester. N. a., to discuss the
aubjecf Of 'Spiritualism" having been declin-
ed, DIR. Hull has now challenged Elder Charles
A. Brown of Orringtop, Me-, who is now preach
ing for the Second Advent Society in this city,
to meet him in discussion on the above subject,
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

SIGNAL SERVICE acknowledgement Boyd
in charge of the Portland station of the U. s
Signal Service, furnishes the following report
for the month of December:
Monthly Mean Barometer, 30.H.
Monthly Mean Thermometer, IS deg.
Monthly Mean Humidity, Is.
Highest barometer, 80 65 on 18th.
Lowest barometer, 1885 on 9th.
Monthly range barometer 1.30
Highest temperature 50 deg, on 9Th & 9Th.
Lowest temperature ii deg. on 3d.
Monthly range of temperature. 80 deg.
Greatest daily range oftemperature % deg on 18TH
Mean maximum temperatures, d deg.
Mean of minimum temperatures 81.
Mean daily range of temperatures a.
Total rain fall. or melted snow 10 inches.
Prevailing wind, North.
Total number of miles travelled, $780,
Maximum velocity of wind, 81 miles per hour,
on the 14th & 3lst.
Number of cloudy days, other than those on which
rain fell, 4.
Number of days on which rain fell 7.
Number OF Lunar Halos, Q, on the 18th & 21st.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

I. o. 0. Eve are requested by the COM
mittee of arrangements to state that the public
installation of the officers Of Ligonia Lodge
will take place on Friday evening, Jan. 4th
aud is not postponed, as stated in the Advertis-
er of last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

Ht is now an acknowledged fact that CONSUME
TON CAN BE CURED. 1t hae been cured in very
great number Of cases (some of them apparently
desperate enes) by schencks Pulmonic Syrup alone,
and in others by the same medicine in connection
with Schenck's Sea Weed Toniciand Mandrake Pills,
one or both, accordinglto the requirements of the
case.
The old suppostion that Consumption Is incura-
ble,'' for many years deferred Physicians from
attempting to find remedy for that disease, and
patients afflicted with it reconciled themselves to
death without an effort being made to save them
from doom which was considered inevitable.
DR.. Schenck himself was supposed at one time to
be at the very gate of death, his Physicians havng
pronounced his case hopeless and abandoned him to
his fate he was cured by the aforesaid medicines
and afterwards enjoyed uninterrupted good health
| for more than forty years. Thousands of people
have used DR.. Schencks preparations it'll the same
| remarkable success.
Schenck's Almanac, containing thorough treatise
| on Consumption, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, &C.,
| can be had gratis Of any druggist, or of j. H.
Schenck & Son, Philadelphia. Full directions for
| the use of Schencks medicines accompany each
| package.
| Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, Sea Wool Tonic, aud
| Mandrake Pills are for sale by all druggists
| ian1 eod&wimsn
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
THE PR ESS
THURSDAY MORNING. JAN. 8.
TRK PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical DEPICTS OF Fes-
senden Bros, Marquis, Brunei 81 Co., Andrews.
wentworth, Moses, \. B. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros, Oh all trains that run out of the city,
At Biddeford, of Phillsbury.
At Saco, of L, Hodgdon and II. B. Kendrick.
At Waterville, of j. s. Carter.
at Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
At Lewiston, of French Bros, and Stevens & Co
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES following officers

INsrALLATIoN.-The following officers O.
Bramhall Lodge No. 8. Knights of Pythias
were installed by D. D. G. c., Fl. P. Cox, OF
Tuesday evening, at Pythian Hall:
P. C.-Loring Lombard.
@. C.-George 7 Hanson.
V. C.-Addison Goodhue.
P.--L. M. Laiten.
M. of E.-W e. Smith.
M of Ed S. Warren.
X. of r. & Sc G. Milliken.
M. at A e. G. Reed.
l. Oh. X. Colesworthy.
0. G.-S Bond, Jr.
Trustee for three Years-W. W. Kemp.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

BARGAINS. BARGA1Ns.-A splendid stock of
Walnut Chamber Sets selling at greatly reduc-
ed prices. If you want nice Walnut Cham
Der Set at a very low price please give US call.
GEORGE A WHITNEY & Co.,
dec27-1wS No. 46 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

LADIES' MERiNo VESTS and Drawers at a
great reduction for few days, at Carlton Kim
balls, 495 Congress street. jan3-2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
dec27-1wA

CHILDREN's MERINe VESTS and Draws %
per cent. less than wholesale prices, at Carlton
Kimball's, 495 Congress street jan3-2t
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
DEPARTURES OF STEAMSHIPS.

City OF New York. New York. Liverpool Jan
Gamma. ............New York. Bermuda. Jan
Pennsylvania. -. Philadelphia Liverpool ....Jan
Niagara .......,....New York Havana .....Jan
Bermuda. ......,...Nsw York. Porto Rico. ...Jan
Carondelet. ..,..,,New York. Nassau, &c ..Jan
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
Maine Eclectic Medical society.

THE Semi-Annual Meeting of the Maine Eclectic
L Medical Society will be held at the johnson
House, Gardiner, on the second wednesday OF
January the 9th 1878 at 10 a. m. Per order
dec25d2Ws RICH'D MACE, NJ. D., Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
BroGRApRroaL SKETCHES.
Interesting Facts and Statistics Concern
ing the Legislature.

Mr.. Howard Owen of the Kenn ebeo Journal
has compiled the usual statistics concerning
the Legislature, and they are published in
pamphlet form with brief biographies Of each
member.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

LECTURE BY REV. JOSEPH CooK.-The
lecture to be given this evening by the above
named gentleman will be one of the noticeable
events of the season. Probably no other lect
urer s able to draw such houses, and command
the attention Of such audiences as he. On
Monday noon he gave his uinety-fourth lecture
in fremont Temple to house 20 crowded that
many were compelled to stand. Bis subject
"The Ultimate of America" presents an ad
mirable opportunity for the display of tht
speakers impassioned sloquence
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Relief CT ais, to Benz.
=. Knight, $500.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

"THERE was a casting up Of eyes and hold
ing up of hands," when the people heard of the
value of SLIPPERY ELM LOzENGES
cure coughs, sc.
For sale by all Druggists.
CAswELL & Co.,
Corner Washington and Winter streets, Bos.
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

The Senate is composed of 81 members. Its
political complexion this year is as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
A Card.

THANKFUL for the uniform courtesy shown and
4 liberal patronage extended me by the citizens
OF Portland and vicinity during the past year,
would respectfully solicit continuance Of the same,
trusting that my services will be found still more
valuable in the year to come.
L am yours truly, GEO. A. CLARK, M. D.,
419A Congress Street.
de27 d1ws
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
AUCTION SALES1

r.. q, BAILEY 4. CO.,
Auctianeers aud Commission Merohsnts.
sn.esresnae 51 asd 81 Exehanxe "a.
p, O, BAILEY G. ", ALEMa,
Regular sale of Furniture and General Merohaa-
disc every Saturday, commencing at 10 o'clock q. NJ.
G0nsgnments solicited. oe3d8
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u III UOI
DELIVERED

CARRIERS DELIvERY.-The following shows
the mail matter collected and distributed during
the month of December:
DELIVERED
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03
PROFESSION or OCCUPATION,
House,

M0use,
The House of Representatives is composed of
Isl members. The political complexion of the
present House is as follows:
democrats. ..'...s,............,...H
Independents. Observation-Disclosures.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

ARRIVED.
Steamer New Brunswick Thompson,!St John, NIB
via EaGtport tor Boston.
Sch Stella Lee, Brewer. Freeport-hay to Pierce.
Sch Com Tucker, Nichols Bristol for Weymouth.
SAILED-Schs Ontara, Mottie A Hand, Minnie O
Taylor and j Machecca.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-03

lFRoM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
Cid at Boston Sd inst, baroue JAS McCarty, Could
Portland.
AR at Buenos Ayres Nov 23d, barque Celina, Hodg-
don, Portland.
Sid I'm Havana LIST inst, barque Fl A Blanchard,
for New York.
Sid TN Glasgow lat inst, ship Lake Erie. Portland
Sid fm Trieste Dec 81, barque Carrie Wyman. for
New York.