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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-19
The Latest Greenback News.

The Greenback City Committee and the
prominent members of the party, including
Gen. Plaisted, met at the Greenback head
quarters in Fluent Block, Friday evening, and
liked on Friday evening next as the time for
holding the ward caucuses to elect delegates to
the Congressional and county conventions
Speeches were made by the venerable John
M. Todd, Elliot King, Esq. and Others No
business OF special interest was transacted, and
it is probable that the formal opening of the
campaign with them will be made at the
ratification meeting at City Hall after the
Congressional convention. The Greenback
Congressional convention will, it is under
stood, be held at Reception Hall and will be
followed by an evening demonstration. The
Greenback county convention for York county
is to be strictly private affair, as it is said
that the doors will be closed and no reporters
allowed to be present as a struggle is expected
to take place between the friends of rival candi-
dates, as well as between the fusionists and
anti-fusionisss. A prominent Greenba cker of
this city remarked Saturday that if Scion
Chase puts in his appearance at either the
Congressional convention or the conventions
Tor York and Cumberland countless he will be
badly sat down upon. Plaisted started for
Bangor Friday evening, and will hold local
council of war at that city this evening unless
ne changes his mind. Fogg is anxious that
flalsted shall stump the Second district in his
interest, but Plaisted has so far declined on
the ground that he (Plalsted) is the candidate
OF both the Greenback and Democratic par
ties and that until Fogg is endorsed by the
Democrats he cannot take the stump and do
campaign work for him, as it is very probable
OF their own in opposition to Fogg, in which
case the head Of the two tickets cannot work
to@efeat any man whose name may be on
either; The dreadful Fogg will speak s'on
State issues only in this District at the fol-
lowing points; Portland, Biddeford, Gorham
and Alfred.
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The lightning Friday night struck Wards
store-which is situated on the road from Hig-
gins Beach to Prout's Neck-on the ridge
pole, tore off long plank and ripped through
the building to the farther end where it tore
off board and escaped into the earth. The
store was not set on fire but was badly dam
aged. Mr. Ward was stunned by the shock,
but not seriously injured
The lightning the same evening struck the
Congregationalist church at East Baldwin,
damaging the steeple and roof badly. Mr. G..
Il. Norton, proprietor of the Saco River House,
was standing on the platform of his house, a
short distance off, and was thrown distance
OF some twenty feet but not seriously injured.
His son-in-law, DR.. Mabry, was SO affected by
the shock he was quite ill Saturday.
The lightning struck a chimney on Gray's
wool shop on Grove street and completely de.
moliShed it,
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Centennial of Sunday Schools.

On Sunday morning, at Williston church
Rev. f. E. Clark preached sermon in COM
memoration of the centennial anniversary of
the establishment of Sunday schools in Glou-
cester, Eng, by Robert Raikes, then TIE editor
OF the Gloucester Journal. He gave an inter-
esting review of the circumstances attending
the original opening of the first Sunday school
in England in July, 1880, and the progressive
and wonderful extension of Sunday schools in
America and all other parts of the Christian
world. The special work and objec. of Sun
day schools was commented upon, and some
sound views expressed as to the present and
future state of that important work of the
church, particularly in this country. Mr. Ros-
coe Lucy, of Belmont, Mass, formerly of this
city and Williston church, presided at the
organ and showed that he had made wonderful
improvement since he left home. His music
was regarded as excellent
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Capt. David Keazer

Capt. David Keazer died in this city Satur-
day forenoon aged about 20 years. Capt
Keazer was born on Chebeague Island, and
when young came to Portland and went into
the coasting business commanding vessel be-
tween this port and Bangor. He afterwards
went into and was Unidentified with the ship
ping business of the Soules of Freeport, and
was one of the most successful shipmasters
from Maine. Later in life in retired from the
sea and went into the flour business in Port
land. He went into partnership with T. II.
Weston under the firm name of Weston &
Keazer. After the firm dissolved Mr.. Keazer
continued in business by himself For some
time past he has suffered from i'll health. He
had been director of the Portland Lloyds and
was member of the Marine Society. He had
recently become member of High street
church. He has always been when we'll
very regular and constant attendant upon
business, and was universally respected. He
leaves widow, two sons, Capt James Keazer
OF the ship j. B. Brown and Capt. II. b.
Keazer of the barque Alfred, and four daugh-
tiers, Mrs. George c. Hopkins of Portland.
Mrs. William r. Webb of Cambridge, Mass,
and Mrs. d. M. Yeomans and Mrs. III. III.
McDutfee of London, England.
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The shrievaltv Of the Co,,ntv

MR.. EDITOR:-The ensuing election will in
some respects be one of the greatest impor-
lance that has occurred in this county for
many years, and therefore it is of considerable
moment that all the candidates should be men
of the very highest character for integrity and
ability. Besides the Senators, County Treas
urer and County Commissioner, the office of
Sheriff of the County is one not to be hastily
passed over. Some of us can happily well re-
member the good old days of High Sheriffs las
we fondly and respectfully called them) Hun
newell, Foxcroft, Dunn, Woodbury. and Gen.
Wendell P. Smith. How dignified and honor
able were they, and how they ''magnified
their office" While we have no words of dis
regard to utter against any of the candidates
who are now moving for that important posi-
ton, we may properly mention another candi-
date whose friends will present his name to the
convention, and who combines in himself all
the needed qualifications. We allude to Dan
iel w. Fessenden Esq. He is too we'll known
in "old Cumberland to need any recommend
alton, for as sound lawyer, competent bust
ness man. and gentleman of refinement and
education he ellis the bilP' admirably. His
long experience in the courts, his Familiarity
with all the forms of law, and his urbanity of
manner have endeared him to many citizens
as we'll outside as within the Republican party,
Ii nominated Mr.. Fessenden would undoubt-
eddy command an election, and elected he
would so discharge the duties of the high
office as to satisfy his friends who would vote
for him and the whole people of the county as
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The Vandalia.

The Vandalia arrived at this port at a. m.
yesterday from Mt. Desert. She had not met
the Constellation on her way. For the bene-
tit OF some OF our readers who may wish to
again see the list of officers we append them:
Captain Richard W. Meade.
Lieut.. Commander-Geo F. F. Wilde.
leutenants-Hamilton Perkins, G. o. ALI
bone, K. G. Derby and w. H. Turner
Master-W. A. Marshall.
Ensigns-R M. Doyle, c. C. Rogers.
Midshipmen-W. M. Constant, j. B. Ca
hoon, Thos. Snowden, Ell. j. Robinson.
Chief Engineer-A. j. Kiersted.
Passed Assistant Engineer-E. A. Magee.
Assistant Engineer-A. B. Canaga
Cadet Engineers-H. L. Ivers, f. C. Bow
ers.
Paymaster- j. MacMahon
First Lieutenant of Marines-E. r Robin
son.
Surgeon-G. f. Winslow.
Passed Assistant Surgeon-J, r. Wapoener
Pay Clerk-R. III. Payne.
Captain Meade is nephew of the late Gen.
eral Meade, U. S. A.
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Personal.

The Rev. j. G. Wilson is mentioned in con-
nection with the position of City Missionary
Capt. Enoch Talbot of Freeport died Satur-
day night
Hon. Isaac FL. Bailey of New York is in the
city, stopping at the Falmouth Hotel
Prince Leopold did not arrive in this city
Saturday morning He went to Newport via
Quebec.
Judge Clifford and Mrs. Clifford arrived
home Saturday and are stopping at the Fal-
mouth Hotel.
Mr.. c. f. Lamson, the artist has good
descriptive article on Portland in the last
Bicycle.
COL q. A. Smith of the Boston journal was
IN the city yesterday on his way to Skowhe-
gan.
Hon. Lot M. Morrill, has been the guest of
Mr.. Bicknell, the artist, at Maiden. Mass,
during the past week, and has been giving the
latter gentleman sittings for his portrait, Or
dered by the Treasury Department.
Miss Emma F. Foster of Maiden is at the
Summit House, Mt. Washington, assuming
editorial charge of Among the Clouds, the pa
per published at that elevated post.
Miss Lizzie May Ulmer, who with her hus-
band, is summering at North Scituate, Mass,
has received flattering offer to star in Great
Britain, but, as her engagements for this sea-
son are already made, she will not go until
next year.
Col. Tom Scott, President of the Pennsyl-
yania railroad, and party left Newport Satur-
day in the schooner yacht Dreadnaught for the
Vineyard He will visit St. Johns, n F., and
Halifax. He will also go to the White
Mountains from Portland. He is very much
improved in health.
Hon. Samuel Coffin of Manchester, Eng,
will visit this State the last week in this month
and will deliver temperance addresses in sew
eral places. He will speak in the City Hall
on Sunday evening, July 25, and his Honor,
Mayor Sentor, will preside. Mr. Coffin is one
of the principal officers of the Right Worthy
Grand Lodge of Good Templars, the highest
body in this order, and is one of the most elo-
quent temperance orators now upon the plat
form. Arrangements have been made with
him to address meetings at Gorham, Hollis
Centre, July 9th, and at Lake Sebago, Fri
day, July 3Oth His other appointments will
soon be announced
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CharlaS A ellison

Charles A. ellison, Esq, died in this city
Saturday from brain trouble He had been
failing in health for some time past. Mr.. Gill
son was Portland boy and was brought up to
the drug business. This he left to go into the
livery business which he managed very sue
cessfully for a number of years in Market
Square. Several years ago he retired and has
not been engaged in active business pursuits
since. Mr.. ellison has served as member of
both boards of the City Council. Mr.
Gibson was "a years of age and leaves a family
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Irish American Excursion

The annual excursion of the Irish American
Relief Association takes place to Cushing's
Island next Wednesday. 1t is superfiuous to
say that this, like all the picnics of this time
honored association, will be a success. The
list OF amusements is large and varied The
grand walking match will be participated in by
some OF the leading pedestrians of the State
and promises to be closely contested Among
the other amusements will be running race
ladies' archery, dancing &c. That the excur-
sion is under the auspices of the Irish Ameri-
can Association is sufficient guarantee that
order and sobriety will prevail and that NO
ARRAYS will mar the pleasure of the dav.
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The New Orleans Minstrels.

thusiastic audience that gathered in Portland
Theatre on Saturday evening. The New Or
leans Ministries proved themselves an excel
lent organization. Their jokes were new, and
their specialties good. The brass band played
well, giving music instead of noise. Mr. Ben.
jamin performed some remarkable feats on the
cornet. Welby and Pearl exhibited as fine
clog dancing as has been seen in this city and
are the best dancers that have been here. The
Clipper quartette in their plantation melodies
and dances were very good, and Mrs. Gorton
played baritone solo With taste and skill
Summer evenings seem rather damper on en-
tertainments.
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STATE NEWS.
ANDRoscoGG1N COUNTY.

Diphtheria is making sad havoc in the family
of Lewis McKenney, of Auburn, who resides
on the hotel road, near Danville Junction. He
had five children. One of them has died each
day for three days in succession. The two re-
naming are down with the disease, and theil
physician says there is no hope of their recov-
cry.
PENOBsCoT COUNTY.
Michael Callahan, the young man who was
run over by the cars at Bangor Wednesday
died Thursday evening
Idle men are so scarce in Bangor that mer-
chants find it difficult to raise crew when
they have work to be done.
Since June LIST over 20 700 acres of land have
been swept by fire in the towns of Prentiss
Carroll and Springfield.
sAGADAHOC COUNTY.
Stanley Reed, while loading ice at Carr's ice
house in BOwdoinham Friday struck his leg
with an ice pick, severing the main artery.
DR.. Cheney, who attended the case, fears the
injury will be fatal.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
A meeting of the creditors of E. C. Young
furniture, Calais, was held in Boston Friday
L. E. Peirce acted as chairman. A. McNichol
the person to whom Mr.. Young has made an
assignment, was present at the meeting and
presented statement of the debtors affairs.
Tbs liabilities are $55665S, of which $662.72 is
secured. The assets are nominally $5197. So.
Of the assets $177S.19 are accounts, of which
it is estimated that only about 500 can be col
lected, the balance being worthless or subject
to offsets: The assignee said he thought the
stock which was figured at cost. would not at a
forced sale bring more than 70 per cent. of the
appraised value. The creditors voted that they
would compromise at 40 cents ON 81, payment
to be made in thirty days, and the assignee is
to sell whether or not the estate can pay Ibis
percentage.
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Accidents.

A Mr.. Sawyer. in the employ of True &
Leighton, in Deering, slipped and fell upon
the greasy floor in their factory Saturday. and
in putting out his hand to break his fall struck
meat hook. The sharp instrument penetrat-
ed the palm of his hand, inflicting an ugly and
painful wound.
Last week nine year old boy, Leonda Pc.
merleau.by name, fell from hammock at Sac
carappa and broke his left arm, and Mr.. Leon
ard Chase fell from load of hay and was Sc
va~a1y hruicad
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Portland Reform Club

The Temperance Reform Club held public
meeting at theAbyssinian church last evening.
Devotional exercises were conducted by the
pastor, Rev. j. G. Wilson, and G. A. Merry
presided and spoke earnestly of the need of
more earnest and direct work by the club.
Speeches were made by Kinmond, Dow, John
son, Stewart, and Parker, of the Reform
Club, and by the Rev. D. A. Maddox. Thirty
names were obtained to the pledge. The next
meeting of the club will be held Tuesday
evening
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Free Baptist Society.

Rev. A. A. Smith, of Minneapolis, Mimi,
formerly pastor of the Free Baptist Society of
this city, preached at that church yesterday
afternoon from the words "Jesus Christ the
same yesterday, to-day and forever" Allud-
ing to changes during the six years since his
charge here, he warmly and in an interesting
manner commended the eternal Christ as the
one only suitable to trust in, whom in our
manhood we might find to be the Christ of our
boyhood-the same yesterday, to-day and for
ever
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DEATHS.

In this city, July II, Julia H., widow of the late
Nathan Dane Appleton of Alfred aged rs years and
months.
Prayers at the residence of her daughter, Mrs
A. o. Clarke, No. 228 Grove street. on Monday at
Monday.
In this city, July Is, William Glendenning aged
~ years months, Boston and st John papers
please copy.l
In this city, July H. Chas. A. ellison, aged "a yrs
Funeral service Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
Burial at convenience of the family.
In this city, July II, Mrs. Margaret Mullins, aged
40 years. Sidney, c. B., papers please cepy.
Funeral this Monday morning, at 7A o'clock
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In Deering, July l 8, Mrs. Pamela T., widow Of
the late Charles E. Beckett, aged 90 years.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock from the
residence of Mrs. Dexter Jordan, Woodford's Cor
ner.1
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A Narrow Escane

On Saturday night servant girl residing in
house near the corner of Neal and Bracket
streets, was coming down stairs with child in
her arms, and lamp in one hand. In some
way the lamp fell and broke, and the burning
oil was thrown upon the girls Dress The girl
went into commissions, dropping the child at
the same time. Luckily the ladies in the
house heard the scream and fall, and rushed
to the rescue, putting out the flames before
any serious injury had been done
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An Anxious Tno11jrar.

Mr.. EDITOR: Will you be so kind as to refer
me to the best authority upon the late uncon-
stitutional war waged by the usurper Lincoln
against our southern brethren? My party hay
ing nominated one of his hirelings for Presi-
dent, am DESTROYS of posting myself upon
that hirelings record. have inquired of the
Argus and they recommended A. H, Stepb-
ems history, but it doesn't seem to be full of in
cidents in which my candidate figured.
PEACE DEMOCRAT.
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Serious Accident.

On Saturday last as Mrs Sawyer, wife of
John E. Sawyer, Esq, of the firm of c. E.
Jose & Co. of this city, was riding in the stage
from Limerick to Centre WATERFORD, the
horses took fright and ran. Mrs. Sawyer kept
quiet in the stage with the other passengers for
about two miles and then fearing to remain
longer Jumped from the vehicle, breaking both
legs and sustaining other injuries.
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Chambers Band

The Phillips Phonograph, speaking of the
recent visit of Chambers Band says:
One thing in particular we have reason to
be thankful for, and that is the excellent
music that we have had the privilege of hear
ing from Chambers Band. They deserve and
certainly have the sincere thanks of our citi-
zens for the excellent musical treat they have
given us. 1t has been the feature of the occa-
sion. They thave not been chary of their
favors, but have played almost constantly
while they have been here, and the more thew
play the more we are anxious to listen to them.
1t will be long time before we forget the
pleasure they have given and the good they
have done u.s.
The Lewiston Journal says:
Three cheers were given by those who heard
the music, for Chambers Band.
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Municipal Court.

SATURDAY.-Thomas Dingley Intoxcation Fined
So and costs.
John Melody and Christopher w. Grocer. Intox.
ication. Fined S. each and COSTS
Anthony lection. Fast driving. Fined $40 and
costs.
Charles F. Adams and Ellen Adams. Search and
seizure. Fined S100 and costs. Appealed.
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Continental Drum Corps Attention.


There will be a meeting THIS EVENING, at 8
O'Clock. Every member is requested to be present.
Per order, FRANK F. KINDS,
Major and Instructor.
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MARRIAGES..

In this city, July H. by Rev. W. E. Gibbs, Andrew
Hendrickson and Miss Mary Petersen both of Port
land.
In Conway, July 10, Jos. G. Walker of Fryeburg
and Achen o. Libby of Harrison.
Warren and Miss Mary A. Rogers of Waldoboro
In Waldoboro, July IL, Levi S. Pitcher and Miss
Aldana G. Levenceller.
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MEMOIR ANRn.

= sen Georgia Clark, Bartlett, from Philadelphia
Tor Boston, went ashore on Joe Flogger 9th. a
tug went was sent to her assistance.
sen Lexington, before reported ashore Cape
Poge, was hauled Oft 10th, after dischaging deck
age.
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One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversar,

One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.
The town of Hollis, N. H., will on the first
day of September, 1880, celebrate the one
hundredth and fiftieth anniversary of its set
Element. All nonresident natives, or de-
scendants of natives, and former citizens are
requested and expected to be present at time
to enjoy the sociality, "reminiscences and &C
quaintances, together with the prandial and
post prandial pleasures of the occasion. The
press of the United States and Territories re
requested to extend this invitation.
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THE FREE BAPTISTS.
Celebration of the One Hundredth Ami
versary.

The one hundredth anniversary of the or
ganization of the first Free Will Baptist
church will be celebrated at Weirs, New
Hampshire, this week. The first chur oh was
organized at New Durham, n. H., in 1880 by
Rev. Benjamin Randall, and was composed Of
seceders from the Calvin Baptist denomina-
ton, who withdrew on account of the reiec-
ton by them of the doctrine of predestination.
The growth of the denomination has been
steady, though not rapid. The last statistics
gathered give 3S yearly meetings. 70 quarterly
meetings, 144j churches, 1442 ministers and
77,64l members. Churches are located in all
the Northern States and few in many of the
Southern States. The denomination has two
colleges-Bates in Maine and Hillsdale in
Mchgan-and fifteen or twenty seminaries
or academies, in dozen different States, most
of them in thriving condition. The principal
organ of the denomination is the Morning
Star, published at Dover, N. Ell. Two Sunday
school papers and large number of books are
also published under the auspices of the de-
nomination. The celebration of the centen-
NAL will take place in connection with the
meeting of the general conference which be-
gins onW ednesday next and continues one week
or until the Goth. The anniversary sermon
will be preached Tuesday evening at $50
O'Clock by President D. W. C. Durgin, d. D.
OF Hillsdale College. Wednesday forenoon
will be occupied with social meetings
and organization of the conference. In the
afternoon the conference sermon will be
preached by Prof. B. F. Hayes, D. D., to be
followed by the Lords Supper. At $50 there
will be service by aged ministers After the
first day the programme will be as follows:-
to 8, breakfast; $50 to 9, prayer and praise
servlce:'S to II, business of conference; II,
dinner; to 4.30, services of benevolent socie-
ties: $40 to evening services.
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NOTlCE.-For the past thirty three years.
CONGRESS- Yeast Powder has been extern
sively Sold. 1t has always been made pure and
healthy, and is today without rival.
g- SHADES English Mustard, and Congress Yeast
Powder. are standard always reliable
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July 16-Cld, sch Spartel, Hallowell, Hillsboro.

Cardiff. LII '>-''' N'0
Ar at Santander July l., brig Eta Whitmore.
Wright New York
Dodge, New York 80
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Amateurs O O 30 3 % ! 0-S
Stars. ......O 2 0 o O O O O-5

The Amateurs were much pleased at the in
terest manifested in the game as well as their
ability in the first game to defeat the best
organization and disciplined club in the city.
The umpiring of Vose was very impartial and
satisfactory.
Tomorrow afternoon the Amateurs will
play the ole Atlantics on the Amateur grounds
and another good game may be expected.