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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-11-21
MARTHA WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
Thlrty-Seventh Animal Meeting.

The thirty-seventh annual meeting of the
Martha Washington Society was held Thurs
day afternoon at the residence of Mrs. B. Lit
tlefield, No. Sc Brown street. The secretary,
Mrs. G. W. Beale, reported as follows:
Another year has elapsed since the last re-
port of this association was presented to the
public, and it may perhaps be acceptable to
our friends and donors. to know how we are
fulfilling the office with which we have been
intrusted. There Is but little to say differing
in character from reports of previous years, yet
the records of the past year show an increas-
ing rather than diminished usefulness in the
society. If it were possible we would like to
give minute description of our work during
the year, knowing that it would be full Of in
terest.
The society has held forty weekly meetings
during the year. with an average attendance Of
eighteen, the largest number present at any
one time being forty-two At these weekly
meetings new garments are cut and made, and
secondhand clothing repaired for the destitute
who from various causes are unable to do it for
themselves.
Since the annual meeting we have been
called to mourn the loss of one of our number,
Mrs. G. w. Lunt, who has been called from
her earthly labor to her spirit home. During
the last few years of her life she was not able
to attend our meetings regularly in consequence
of failing health, but was much interested in
the welfare of the society. During the year
we have added several names to our list of
membership.
Mrs. Ben amin Kingsbury, after about TWEEN
ty years of unwearied usefulness as President
of the society," has been compelled, on account
of feeble health, to decline reelection. Her
good counsel and efficient labor of love we
shall long remember with affection
The following is statement of articles dis
b,r,oJ e;roo Noyo,ohar l,c+.
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The funeral SERVES at Riverton, for the wife
of John Winsow Jones, were very solemn and
impressive. The sweet-voiced singers of the
Quartette Club chanted softly "Thy will be
DONE" and Rev. Mr.. Hincks read the comfort
ing promises contained in the first chapter of
of Corinthians. Again the choir sang abide
in Me-" and after the earnest prayer of the
pastor, in which he endeavored to carry conso-
lation and submission 10 the hearts of the be-
reaved mourners, the pathetic melody of
"Sweet Bye and Bye" brought fresh tears to
the eyes of all those who listened.
The love of flowers was passion with the
departed one, and, as in life she had made her
home bright with them, so after her spirit had
passed to the God who gave it, her mourning
relations and frinds scattered flowers woven
into very beautiful device, about the casket
which contained her beloved form. truly she
was beautiful IN the calm repose of her last
dreamless sleep, and the smile which fingered
about her sweet face showed that the kindly
heart had found rest. Before her illness she
was the life and Joy of her household, and, as
has been said OF another, "were every one for
whom she did some living service, to bring a
blossom to her grave, she would sleep today be-
meath mountain of flowers" y
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Business Notes.

A new mining company has been organized
to work the McKusick mine in Leyant. The
capital stock is fixed at 100000, with 100000
shares of the par value of IS. The name of
the mine is to be changed to Mount Pleasant.
The Patten Starch factory closed up grating
last week. About $4,000 bushels of potatoes
were grated and it is estimated that there are
200 tons of starch on hand. The Sherman fac
tory received 10000 bushels of potatoes and es-
innate 175 tons of starch.
Seventeen thousand four hundred and four
squares of slate were shipped from the Abbot
depot on the Bangor & Pscataquis railroad,
that being the products of the Monson quar-
ries from the first day of May, 1879, to Oct. 81,
1879, inclusive; and the past year has been the
darkest one that the industry has seen since
the quarries were first opened, nine years ago.
The mill recently burned in Bingham will
probably be rebuilt Immediately. Mr.. Rich
ardson's friends throughout northern Somerset
are coming numerously to his aid Gov. Co.
burn heads the list with contribution of some
hundreds of dollars with other names follow
ing with sums varying from SIS to $780, A
subscription to further the object has been
ctarted
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
DIPLOMACY.

DlPLOIACH.
This evening the Boston Museum company
will appear at Portland Theatre in Diplomacy,
the play which had such an extended run in
Loudon, New York and Boston, while tray
cling company, composed of some of the best
people in the profession, produced it at the
South and West. If the present cast of the
Museum company play their several parts as
well as they We're assumed at that theatre
year ago, we promise all who may attend an
evening of great enjoyment. We should judge
that in the part of Henry Beauclerc Mr..
Charles Barron might find character admir-
ably suited to him. We know that Miss Annie
Clarke, il she chooses, can make a faithful
Countess Zicka. Hudson's Baron Stein is one
OF the best pieces OF acting ever seen on the
Museum boards. Mr.. Haworth, not having
been preceded here by Mr.. Crisp, in the part
of Julius Beauclerc, will be subjected to no
comparisons and will have an opportunity to
make his mark. All the ladies have good
parts assigned them, and we understand Mr..
Curtis will put the play on the stage in excel
lent style.
THE PARK RUARTETTE.
The fourth entertainment of the G. A. r.
course by the Park Instrumental Quartette
and Sidney Burt, humorist, last evening, was
better attended than the previous numbers.
The quartette singing was very good, but the
solos proved the most attractive, especially the
flower pot solo by Miss Annie Park, which
was double encored. The cornet solo by Miss
Annie, and the solo on the crystal chimes by
Miss Nellie Park were each encored Mr..
Burt'S humorous songs were excellent and
that the audience appreciated them was plain
ly shown by their repeated recalls
NOTES
1t is said the Ideal Opera Company will put
FatinitZa on the City Hall stage in an admira-
Bile manner. The costumes will be handsome,
and the orchestra, as well as the chorus most
effective. Pinafore will be given at the Satur-
day matinee.
Speaking of Joe Wheelock's appearance as
Lit. Richard Wardour in the new play of Self
Conquest, the New York World says: ''These
incidents afforded Mr.. Wheelock some excel
lent opportunities for the display of his powers
and he lost none of them. A long speech in
the hut, where he tells to his friend the story
of his love, his rejection, his hopelessness and
his eager desire for revenge, was delivered i'll
a low voice and with intense passion, sup
pressed and long sustained, that brought down
the house; and in the last act he was equally
successful in portraying TIE strong man grown
weak with hunger and suffering, and while al
most bereft of reason yet true TO the death in
carrying out his determination to sacrifice HIM
self for the sake of the woman he loves"
The Times is even more complimentary, and
SAYS Mr. Wheelock is zone of the few actors
before the public who possess passion, whose
holder may exercise unlimited power over the
heart"
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A Portland Schooner Disabled.

Wednesday, while the steamer Eeanora was
about four miles off Cape Cod, on her trip
from this city to New York, she fell in with
the schooner Nellie Bowers, from this port for
Matanzas, loaded with shook and potatoes.
The schooner had encountered severe gale,
during which she had lost both topmasts and
head; also had her rigging entirely stripped
from the mainmast The Eleanora took her in
tow and ran into Provincetown, the sea in the
meantime being rough enough to part seven
inch hawser on the way. The Bowers will
probably be towed to Boston for repairs
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Frveburg Academy.

The Fall term of this institution closed on
Tuesday. The examination of the students
was entirely satisfactory to their parents and
guardians and to the Board of Trustees.
Prof. Kicker and his accomplished assistant
will resume their posts of instruction at the
end of forenight's vacation. The Trustees
are now engaged in selecting text books, and
arranging the terms for course OF study, with
three divisions, Classical, English and Acad-
emic. After some tests for the next term OF
Two, the course will be introduced and perma-
nently established at the beginning of the next
academic year. During the winter the gradu-
ates of the Academy and other friends will be
invited to aid by their subscriptions in secur-
ing the donation of $4,000 from Miss Stone
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Col. John S. Thrasher, native of this city,
and a well known journalist, died in Calves
ton, Texas, Monday When young man he
went to Cuba, where he engaged in the ship
ping business but becoming involved in the
Lopez instruction, was arrested and taken to
Spain. He finally got clear and came to New
York, where soon after he was concerned with
an association of Cuban patriots, and was en-
gagged in editing a Spanish newspaper. On
the failure of the enterprise he went to Texas,
where he has since resided. Last summer he
maid a visit to this city.
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THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 81.
THE PRESS


MAY be obtained at the Periodical Depots of n. G
Fessen,ien Marquis Brunei 4 Co., Andrews, Arm
strong, Cox Wentworth, Hodsdon, Hayden, w. p
Morris, corner Exchange and Fore ST.; Welander
Boston & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
yfains that run out of the city.
Saco of L. Hodsdon and Ii. b. Kendrick.
Bath of j. o. Shaw.
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Biddeford T. NJ. Burnham.
Brunswick, b. G. Dennson and W. H. Marrett.
Richmond. G. A. Beale.
Woodford's Corner II. Moody.
Cumv. rland Mills, A. w. q. Cloudman
Gorbam J. irish.
Saccarappa at the Post Office.
RocKIand, o. c. Andrews and z. r. Spear.
DaB,ariscotta, E. w. Dunbar
Ereeport, w. J. Parker.
Thomaston. 8. Delano.
Vinalhaven, b. Lane.
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
wiscasset. Gibbs & Rundle-
Yarmouth, G. E. Coombs.
Auburn, V. X. Foss.
Lisbon, g. +. Judkins.
Rallewell, H. H. Allan.
Augusta, f. Pierce.
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who received 213 majority, is to be left at
home and Col. Snow sent to Augusta, and for
what2 Simply because the ballots used here
were printed in two columns ms ead of one.
They were printed on white paper with black
ink as the law declares and were received and
counted. Mr.. Steward has been to Augusta
to look up a boarding place for the winter.
He does not propose to be cheated out of the
position without protest
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-11-21

Owing to the Imperial governments refusing
berth for the cable steamer Nina at the
Ordnance Wharf, and as no other can be pro-
cured there to suit her, the owners are to send
her to this port to winter. The disbursements
of this vessel are very large and her coming
will be the means Of adding an important
item to our business interests.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

- NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Fraternity Dances-City Hall.
Grand Ball--Unon Rowing Association.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
III, o. o. F.-Ligonia Lodge, No. 8.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
The agrlnt-Rechardt's Extracts.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sherff's Sale
State of Maine.
Reichardt's Extracts-Gco. G. Frye
Oysters-Timmons & Halves.
Furnished Rooms Wanted-M. A. W.
Horses-R. f. Chase.
House in Deering to Let-Everett Smith.
Wanted-Wilson & Co.
The Penn Mutual-A NJ. Austin.
Childrens Hoods--A. B. Butter.
FOURTH PAGE.
Bric-a-Brac-A. G. Page.
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STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS. November 20, A. d. 1879.
TEyHIS is to give notice, that on the twelfth day
l. of November, A. ID. 1879, Warrant in Insol-
yency was issued by Nathan Cleaves, Judge of the
Court of Insolvency for said County of Cumberland
against the estate of
ALBION S. HAMILTON, of Cape Elizabeth,
in said County, adjudged to be an Insolvent Debtor
on his own petition, which petition was filed on
the twelfth day of November, A. ID. 1879, to
which date interest on claims is to be computed;
That the payment of any debts to or by said deft-
or and the delivery transfer of any property by
him are forbidden by law:
That meeting of the creditors of said debtor, to
prove their debts and choose or more assignees
of his estate will be held at Court of Insolvency
to be holden at the Probate Court room in Port
land in said County, on MONDAY, the first day of
December AID. 1879, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written
L. r. BROWN.
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court of Inso-
vency for said County of Cumberland.
no2I d1aw2wF
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Attention Pioneers.

There will be drill meeting of the Pioneers at
Old City Hail. FRIDAY EVENING, 7.30 sharp.
Members requested to be puncnal
Per order. w. P. OSBORNE, Capt.
W. L. NOBLE, Clerk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-11-21

THE PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENT which
has been accorded by leading medical men in
various parts of the country to DIR. VIM.
HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, is a sufficient
guaranty of its efficacy in eradicating diseases
of the breathing organs. These gentlemen
have thoroughly tested the rem edy, and their
concurrent testimony is to the effect that it is
positive specific for lung, bronchial and
throat affections of every description, and
most reliable preventive of that dreaded
scourge, consumption. Druggists sell it.
Oxygenated Bitters cure Dyspepsia.
nnN1I d1 W
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Accidents.

Captain Daniel Randall, of the American
House, while in Mr.. Maddox's grocery store,
Wednesday, was attacked by a big Newfound-
land dog and severely bitten in the leg. His
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Another Bankrupt Stock
BOOTS G. SHOES !.
Now Rush for the Bargains.

Notwithstanding the advance on all kinds OF
Boots Shoes and Rubber Goods, l am enabled by
this recent purchase of large stock bought at so
cents on the dollar to give the consumer some lines
of goods at prices far below anything heretofore Of
fcred. .
Read carefully the list below and obtain, if need
ed some of the kind mentioned before they are all
DISPOSED of.
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LADIES can find a good assortment of Wool
Leggings at III. I. Nelson & Co.'S in the Far
rington Block. nov19d3t
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pou+,.rd pesor,o Climb Anniversary

Portland Reform Club Anniversary.
The Reform Club will celebrate their fifth
anniversary this evening by public meeting
in Congress Hall. commencing at 7'30 o'clock.
A large number df reform men from different
parts Of the State have been invited and OK
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-11-21

THE best Dress Goods ever sold at 37a cents
are those sold by RINEs Bros,
nov20-3t No. 255 Middle street.
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STATE NEWS.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

Through the exertions of several friends of
Bowdon College, President Chamberlain has
succeeded in obtaining the valuable library of
the late Caleb Gushing. 1t consists of col
lection of excellent books on subjects of politi-
cal economy, science of government. interna-
tional law, &c. This library will be placed in
the Senior recitation room, and can be consult
ed by those whose studies embrace these sub
iects. The libraries of the Peucinian and
Athen4an Societies have been transferred to
the college library--an addition of about 1900
standard works by modern authors, thus sup
plying want long felt as the college library
before was not very rich in this kind of litera-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-11-21

THE fragrant and lasting properties of Reich
ardt's Perfumes are unequalled. Each odor is
delicate and natural. See advertisement
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SsaeriH,S Sale.

CUMBERLAND IS.
TUyAKEN on execution and will be sold by public
Il auction to the highest bidder, on Saturday the
twenty seventh day of December, A. ID. 1879 at
O'Clock in the afternoons at the Sheris office in
Portland in said County, all the right in equity
which Martha S. Vincent had on the TWENTY second
day of July 1879, at four O'Clock and thirty minutes
in the afternoon being the time when the same was
attached on the original writ in the action on which
this execution obtained. to redeem the following
described morgaged real estate, to wit: certain lot
of land with buildings thereon, situated on the west
erly side of Washington, street Portland, in said
County, and is about fifty feet wide on said Wash
ington street. and extends back from said Washing
ton street one hundred and twenty feet, more or
less; being the same premises Christopher Wright
by his warrantee deed conveyed to George Potter
August 1st, 4. D: 1886, and recorded in Cumberland
Registry of Deeds, book 149, page 5sS, and being
Registry, book SO. page 247 abutting on the west
erly side of said Washington street.
Dated at Portland this twentieth day of Novem-
Der, A. ID. 1879. L. r. BROWN.
no21d1aw3wF Deputy Sheriff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-11-21

For impaired indigestion, and, in fact, for
debility from any cause, know of nothing
equal to Fellows Hypophosphites. Its direct
effect in strengthening the nervous system
renders it suitable for the majority of diseases
VIM. S. HOWE, NJ D., Pittsfeld, Me.
nov1S T&F&w
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CALL and see the damaged Blankets at $2.9S.
nov20-3t RINEs Bros.
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The following is statement of articles dis,
bursed since November last:

In comparison with other societies of larger
means this may appear SMALL but it has been
a source of great satisfaction to know that our
contributions and work have reached, blessed
and made happy, many a sorrowful heart.
To continue to carry on this work successful
ly we must have money, and are there not in
our city men and women blessed with means,
who will give us a little out of their abundance?
Give as God has prospered you and great will
be your reward.
We refer you to our Treasurer's report for
the statement of our funds. In closing this re-
port we would present the warmest thanks of
the society to all who have rendered us friendly
or material aid
The Treasurer, Mrs. L. c. Dodge, reported
as follows:
Expenditures.
Balance due on last years account. ....S 14.20
Cash per order of President and vice Presi-
dent ........,............. 24518
Balance in treasury. observation-disclosures. 80. 24.71
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WiScasSet, Me-, BOndholderS.

A MEETING of holders of the town bonds of
"A Wiscassett, Maine, to take action relative to
the proposed non-payment of these securities on
part of the town. will be held at the office of The
Boston Commercial Bulle tin, 275 Washington St.,
Boston, ON Thursday, Nov. Both, at q. va
full attendance of bondhoders or their represent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-11-21

The trustees of the State College held their
annual meeting at the Bangor House Tuesday
night The trustees, Wingate of Bangor, Oak
of Garland, Hincks of Bucksport, Bean of
Kennebec, Goodale of Saco and Moore of
Limerick. The term of Hon. Abner Coburn
as president and member of the board of trus-
tees expired some months ago. VIM P. Win
gate, ESQ, was chosen member of the board.
Hon. Lyndon Oak is secretary and Col. Eben
Webster is treasurer. The college is making
very good progress. The farm has this year
paid all its expenses.
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Mrs. VIM. Mosher of Pennington, seventy
eight years of age, has woven two hundred
and sixty-six yards of carpeting, and nineteen
ing quite an amount of sewing.
A fire at New Sharon Friday destroyed the
best part of Mr. Hawkes. travelling photo
graph saloon. Excitement was intense for
time, as it was reported the hotel was on fra.
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SOMERSET COUNTY

Hanson H. Webb father of Hon. L. II.
Webb, clerk Of courts of this county, died in
St. Adams Saturday night, aged seven-four
years.
The contractor of the Pennington & Phillips
railroad offers to build and equip a road of two
feet gauge from Skowhegan to Athens for
fifty-fve Thousand dollars. part payment to be
in stock.
Gov. Coburn has presented the Coburn
Guards with a 800 check to assist them in
procuring new uniforms
Mr.. Edward Fuller Of Skowhegan has re-
Gently received third mergus or goosander,
from Mr.. Hayden of Madison, and found in its
crop and stomach eight whole white perch,
averaging six inches IN length and as many
more partly digested These birds feed entire
ly upon fish.
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$2S4.09

Receipts.
Annual subscriptions of members ......S 1000
Dividends from Portland Savings Bank 71.25
Receipts from sales, &C., at church. ..... 81 81
Charles Bakers estate according to will. 10000
Donation from friend. Observation-Disclosures. 11.5O
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The following officers were elected for thu

ensuing year:
President-Mrs. H. r. A. Humphrey.
Vice Presdent-Mrs. N. e. Redlon.
Treasurer-Mrs Moses Dodge
Secretary-Mrs. G. w. Beale.
Rev. Mr.. Hayden of the India street church
was present and conducted the devotional ex-
erciSes
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A house and barn on the Waltham road near
Ellsworth, and belonging to Frank Fletcher
WEIR burned Saturday night. Nothing was
saved except one bed. Loss $500; insured for
$500.
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PENoBsCoT COUNTY.

PISCATAQUIS COUNTY.
Will Frost of Milo was badly if not fatally
injured Wednesday by heavy logs rolling upon
him.
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AND THEY ARE DUMB.

have been across the bridges of the years,
Wet with tears
Where the ties on which trod, going back
Down the track
To the valley where L left, meath skies of Truth,
My lost youth.
AS went, dropped by burdens, one and all
Let them fail;
All my sorrows, all my wrinkles, all my care,
My white hair E5a1
/ laid down. like some lone pilgrims heavy pack,
BY the track.
AS neared the happy valley with light feet,
My heart beat Ea
To the rhythm of song used to know F..
And by spirit gushed and dubbed like fountain
Down mountain.
On the border of that valley l found you,
Tried and true;
And we Wandered through--the golden Summer
Land,
Hand in hand,
And my pulses beat with rapture in the bisseS
OF your kisses.
And we met there, in those green and verdant
places, sH
Smiling faces,
And sweet laughter echoed from the dells
Like gold bells, EE
And the world was splitting over with the glory
OF Youths story,
1t was but dreamers journey of the BRAIN;
And again
l have left the happy valley far behind; ~
Time stands waiting with his burdens in pack
For my back.
AS he speeds me, like a rough, well-meaning
friend,
To the end,
Will find again the lost ones loved well?
Who can tell!
But the dead know what the life will be to come
And they are dumbl ELLA WHEELER.