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The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
The Weber Club.

This club consists now of seventeen mem.
bers, the greater number of whom are from
choirs in our city churches, the choirs of nine
churches being represented, besides members
OF musical associations.
The club have constitution and bylaws
similar in many respects to the Haydn Associ.
alton, and is composed of male voices the
members of which at present are as follows:
John Morgan, Conductor, Williston Choir.
James Watts Conductor st. Dominics.
William Kelley. Basso, st. Dominics.
j. Il. Crisham, Tenor, st. Dominics.
Thomas Doneley, Basso, st. Dominic's.
HI. l.. Houghton, Tenor, Chestnut st.
Henry W. Pratt, Bass, st. stephen.
Carl Weber, Tenor, New Jerusalem.
f. w. Shaw, Tenor, India st.
G. NJ. c. Pratt, Tenor Free st.
I. j. Somers, Basso, immaculate Conception
". G. Lambert formerly of Payson Memorial.
D. Page Perkins, Tenor, Haydn Association,
Geo. "A. Thomas, Basso, /" ="
Fred 5. Sanford, Baritone, Cumberland Male
Quartette.
we understand that the club is rehearsing some
excellent selections for chorus singing. Their
room in the Harrington building is well suited
for singing. In it they have a library and an
upright piano. About the walls are pictures
of Won Bulow, Titan, Karl Formes the cele-
brated German basso, Carlotta Patti, Stanley
Felch, the old Kreutzer Club and Amphion
Club of Portland, the Temple Club of Bos-
tor, the Weber Club of New York, Marston,
and Kotzschmar.
1t is their intention to give concert in the
city this winter, and also to be open to en-
gagements in lyceum courses. They meet for
rehearsal every Tuesday evening, and are
making marked progress in their many selec-
lions of choice choruses.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
Another Citizen Gone.

Edward Wortley Baker passed peacefully
and calmly from this lire, with no apparent
disease, on August l. $780, He was born in
Bakersfield, Vt. July Ii, 1896. This town
was named for his grandfather, who was one
of the first settlers. Mr. Baker came to Port
land in 1911 to be with his uncle Mr.. Joseph
Baker the father Of Mrs Charles E. Barrett
He served in the store of Baker and Bartels,
who did large wholesale grocery and ship
chandlery business on the corner of Exchange
and Fore streets. After the death of his un-
Gle he became partner under the firm name
of BartelS and Baker. Mr. Bartels some wears
afterward retired and Mr.. Baker continued
the business till about 1850, when he retired
since which time he has done very little in the
commercial line, but was never idle. He was
one of the original members of the High street
church at its organization Sept, 8, 1881, coming
with his wife from the Second Congregational
church which they joined under Rev. DR.. Paw
sons ministry. He took great interest in the
church, and was its scribe for many years, pro-
badly knowing more about its members than
the pastor himself, who used frequently to
consult his records for information. Mr.
Baker leaves a widow, two daughters and one
son, one the wife of Stevens G. Palmer of Bos-
ton, Mass, the other sister of the Communi-
ty of st. John Baptist of Clever, Eng
land, the son is an Episcopal Clergyman
settled in New Jersey. Another son, John
White Chickering Baker. graduated from
Harvard in 1860, became an Episcopal clergy
man and died in London, England, in 1877
Mrs Baker is the daughter of Thomas
Folsom of Exeter, n. H., (the home of the
| Folsoms at Bakersfield is the home of the
Bakers and sister of Hon. George Folsom. the
historian, and formerly Minister at the
| Hague. II
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
Brief lettings.

Bids for constructing a new school house on
Munioy will be received until next Monday.
We have received Brentano's Monthly for
July.
Owing to low tide the steamer Gazelle will
not he able to steam up Royals river Saturday
afternoon, but will go to Freeport instead.
The Hancock Zouaves perambulate the
streets tonight. 1t is understood that they
will serepade Gen. Anderson and other Han
cock veterans
The Committee on Fire Department and
Board OF Engineers have agreed on fourteen
members for Steamer No. ..
Rainy day yesterday. Mercury 63o at sun
rise, CSC at noon, $40 at sunset; wind north
west
A handsome new drinking fountain for men,
horses and dogs, will be placed in position in
front of the City Building today.
William W. Dyer was brought before Trial
Justice Perry at Cape Elizabeth, Tuesday and
fined 81 and costs for an assault on Robert
Wilcox.
The Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows will hold
its annual session Tuesday, and the Grand
Encampment Wednesday. The court of APP
peals will hand in its reports to the Grand
Lodge, including that on the Belfast Lodge.
The clam bake which was advertised to take
place yesterday at Long Island was postponed
on account of the storm. 1t will be served to-
day if pleasant. Steamer Express leaves Gus
tom House wharf at p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
MORE FROM CAP'N CHASE
He Won't Explain Anything Anyway

$50 the PRESS wants me to explain whv votes
cast for William B. Skillings were tabulated
as though cast for William B. Skillin does it?"
observed ex-Tabulator Chase yesterday. "Well
| won't do 1t, mind won't explain ANYTHING.
That is like all the rest, part of the hellish
attempt of the Republican party to advance
their own helish interests. l don't remember
the least thing about any votes being cast for
William B. Skillings that were tabulated as
though cast for William B. Skillin, but if so,
the intent of the voter was clear enough and it
was plain who was meant Skillin ran for a
county office, and by the law Of 1877 we had
the right to 60 behind the returns and receive
evidence. We did so when it was necessary.
when it was necessary to count in Fusionists,
Cap'n. We didn't when it wasn't. We
could have done the same in State cases, sup
pose we had the power, but we didn. I wasn't
in favor of doing it anyway. But 1 won't
make an explanation of anything"
Having refused to explain the count-out al
the request of the Republicans perhaps the
Capn will not refuse to explain another mat
ter which does not interest Republicans so
much as it does the members of his own party.
Sundry Democrats have reported that at the
caucus in Ward 3 when the Tabulator was
working to be chosen delegate to Cincinnati,
the crew of 4 British barque then lying in the
harbor was present and voted for his ticket.
There are many Democrats about town who
would like to know if this crew voted by the
Cap'ns direction. AS an answer to this ques-
ton can't help the Republicans in their
"hellish designs perhaps the Cap'n wont
refuse to give one.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
Personals.


7. L. Barnum and family are at the Sea
Shore House, Old Orchard
Hon. Eugene Hale is at the Falmouth Hotel
Prof. w. A. Pike, of the State Agricultural
College at Orono, is about to sever his connec
ton with that institution and remove to Min
neapolis where he has been rendered a Pro
fessorship of Mathematics aud Civil Engin-
eering.
Judge Clifford and wife are at til 9 West
End, Bar Harbor.
At the meeting of the American Dental AS
ISOLATION in Boston, DR.. Fillebrown, of this
city, presented a motion to the effect that it is
the opinion of this Association that unless a
member has had a vote of expulsion or sus-
pension passed by his local society, the clause
of the constitution referred to does not affect
his membership of this Association The fact
OF man having voluntarily withdrawn, or
his name having been dropped from his local
society on account of non-payment of dues or
other kindred cause, sh Guild not exclude him
from this Association The motion was ruled
out of order, in that it sought to annul or mod
ify clause of the Association.
The friends of Lewis e. Smith and Albert
Hawley of this city will be glad to learn >of
their safe arrival at Valparaiso, on the 10th of
June, in the bark Blanche How as reported
IN our marine column this morning. The pas
sage was made in los days, AZ of which were
consumed in getting round Cape Horn.
Mr.. Mayberry, the teamster, was more COM
Portable yesterday and there is a chance he
may recover
Marshall, who shot himself at the Preble
House, is improving at the hospital, and the
doctors think now, unless something unfore-
seen happens, he will recover.
Miss c. Ladd and Mrs. Mitchell of Portland
are in Paris, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Coombs-not
in the Directory-are at Baden-Baden and so
are Gen. and Mrs. J. D. Fessenden.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
College Students as Walters.


Some of the college students who have tried
on the walters aprons at the summer hotels
this season have learned that it is not so much
fun to be waiter as to beard at a heightened
hotel and pay 81 per pay. Our reporter has
encountered several Bates collegians, who
have retired after twenty-four hours or thirty
six hours of life in the kitchen. One of them
said: "Why, they don't know a fellow down
there, when they see him out of the dining
hall. They don't allow waiter to go in and
out any other way than by the back door.
They wont have him around the front part
of the house, at all. always have been ac-
customed to go in at the front door when 1
wished, and 1 couldn't stand it. 1 staid there
one day, and then packed my trunk and left,
without saying a word to any one. I'd rather
teach school at $25 month and board around"
Another collegian, who struck in at one of
Names most popular seaside hotels, gave a
highly colored account of his being quartered
with hostlers, porters and boot-blacks, and
said they fed him on last seasons biscuit. He
remained just II hours, and went home to the
paternal bayfield,. Other students stand it
hrayely
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
The Register for 1880.

The edition of the Maine Register and Year
Book for 1880 has been delayed, by no fault of
the publishers month beyond its usual time
OF appearance. 1t makes ample amends for its
dilatoriness however by an improvement in
both quantity and quality. The number of its
pages have been considerably enlarged, much
new information, especially relating to the
courts, has been added, the statistics have been
thoroughly revised and brought down to the lat
est date, the result of the town elections last
Spring is given and new and excellent map
OF the State has been furnished. In typo
graphical appearance the Register also shows
improvement.
The character and value of this excellent
manual are too well known to stand in need
OF praise. Ii has become necessity to profes
sional and business men throughout the State,
and to others interested in public affairs. The
variety, extent and accuracy of its information
make it useful to all. There is scarcely a
question that can be asked about State or
county or town affairs, or about public institu-
tons and associations or our political history
that it does not answer. No man who desires
to keep well-informed concerning Maine or
has need of a Maine reference book can afford
to do without it.
One of the best points about the Register is
the constant improvement which each issue
shows. This is due to the skill and energy
and desire to please of its compiler, Mr.. Ed.
mund S. Hoyt, the senior member of the firm
of Hoyt, Fogg & Donham of this city, publish
ers of the book
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
v. G. A. & P. C.
CAMP LEWIS 3. SMITH, /

August, 4, 1851.
The weather yesterday and today has been
anything but propitious for out-o'door, or, as
for that matter, indoor enjoyment. In fact
it has been, and is, most decidedly moist. At
the first. as the rain battered on the tent, the
boys would say encouragingly, 'it's a clearing
up shower" But that saying has grown stale
and we have at last all come to the conclusion
to do as they do in Spain-let it rain. If it
were not for our singing birds we might be a
little under the weather" Fortunately the
fog and the rain do not seem to affect their
voices, and when time hangs little heavy
their lively strains serve as stimulus and
make us forget our little discomforts:
The attention of the boys was excited by a
little incident this forenoon A party consist
ing of two gentlemen and two ladies arrived at
the lighthouse on fishing excursion Providing
themselves with poles and lines they went on
to the rocks, and there, amid semi-deluge of
rain, continued their piscatory sport with as
much ardor as they would have done under
blue sky and bright sun. The pluck of the
ladies so excited the admiration of the boys
that they could hardly refrain from giving
them round of cheers
Ehe club had anticipated that they would
have the pleasure of extending welcome
to Brother Henry S. Edwards, after his long
sojourn in Germany. A note from him to the
Secretary assured them of his safe arrival at
his home at Natick, Mass, and in which he
expressed his regrets that he was unable to
join in the present festivities, but hoped soon
to greet his fellow members in Portland.
There were three of the 'original SIX men,
bers at dinner today-Pray, Miller and Thurs
ton, the latter coming over in spite of the
storm. The last surviving member of the
pioneers. the gentleman for whom this camp
was named, much to the regret of his asso-
ciates, was absent. Thirty-ive years hav e
elapsed since the formation of the club, and
these four surviving members of the little band
who first selected this spot for the place OF
their yearly meetings, are very naturally spec
tally esteemed by their fellow members, and
their presence or absence. these yearly ex-
cursions is noted with more than ordina ry in
terest.
Incidents of interest are lacking today, yet
you must not infer from this that there has
been lack of enjoyment The V. G. AS are
no fair weather birds. They go into camp re-
solved on having a good time, and hap what
will you may be sure they have one. The
camp broke up today little earlier than usual
on account OF the storm. Before leaving the
ground hearty cheers were given for Capt.
Strout and his family, and with merry hearts
the company proceeded on their homeward
way, well pleased with their brief holiday.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
The Regatta at Maranacook

On account of the rain yesterday the regatta
at Winthrop has been postponed until to-day.
The same arrangements of trains and races
will be made as had been fixed on for yester-
day.
The management desire to state that in case
it is necessary to again postpone the regatta on
account of continued bad weather, sufficient
notice will be given early this morning. A
wagon will be driven through the principal
streets with notices to that effect and flyers
will be distributed throughout the city The
oarsmen are all at the lake and will remain
until the races take place.
The following dispatch was sent to the AS.
ISOLATED Press last night:
WINTHROP. Aug. A large force of boat
ing men are in town tonight, all hoping for a
good day tomorrow. They speak in the highest
terms of the lake and surroundings. They have
been out pulling to-day and are in excellent
spirits. The hotels are filled and the streets
are lively. Among those at the Winthrop
House are Brailee, Hill, Breen, Hosmer,
West End Club, Boston; members of the En-
terprise crew, Salem; Columbia crew, East
Boston; Revere crew, O'Brien Paine, Regain,
Holmes, Buckley, Lee. Conley, Hooper and
many others. Fully 1900 people are ex-
pected on the trains tomorrow,
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
The Prince-Skillin Case.

The Prince-Skillin case, or the action brought
by w. L. Prince, County Commissioner, to
compel William B. Skillil to surrender the
Office, and which was carried up to the full
bench, came up in the Law Court yesterday.
Chief Justice Appleton and Judges vigin.
Walton, Danforth, Libbey and Symonds being
present. The unanimous decision of the full
bench is that the decree of Judge Peters be
sustained The case was entered ON the dock
ct Judgment for petitioner according to prayer
of petitioner. The decree below affirmed"
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
Glen House.

The mountain travel this season exceeds
anything that has been known for years. All
the houses are full and rooms are engaged I'M
til very late in the season. The Glen house
has been unusually successful, and is becom-
ing every year more and more attractive to
those who are fond Of rest and quietude, taway
from locomotives and the busy turmoil iof ev-
eryday life. The building of the railroad to
the Profile house has retired the last stage line
on the west side of the mountain, so that the
Glen stage lines, running the six-horse Con-
cord coaches, are the only regular lines to be
found in the mountains To many the mag
nificent views obtained from the top of one of
these coaches are sufficient attraction to in
duce them to visit the east side. Add to this
the attraction of the finest house in the noun
tains with its unparalleled situation, affording,
by all odds the most superb views of the white
hills and a landlord whose devotion to the
welfare of his guests is proverbial and one can
easily understand why the Glen has become
so famous. We learn that me re Connecticut
people have visited the Glen tbs season than
during any previous five seasons put together.
The autumnal travel to the Glen is growing
more and more popular as the beauty of the
forests and mountains in those golden months
are becoming better knOWn.-HatfOrd Post.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 5.
THE PRESS

MAY be obtained at the Periodical Depots of n. G.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong Cox Wentworth, HodsdOn. Hayden, W. P.
N ms, corner Exchange and Fore ST.; Welander
Boston & Maine Depot and Chisholm Bros, on all
rains tllst run out of the city.
saro of L. Hodsdon and H. 3. Kendrick.
f.ath OF j. o. shaw.
Lewiston aud Auburn, of Richard toss.
Biadeford, f. NJ. Burnham.
Jellerson's Bookstore.
Brunswick. B. G. Dennison and W. H. Marrett.
Richmond, G. a. Beale.
Woodford's Corner, II. Moody.
Gums. rland Mills, F. A. Verrill.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
sockland, 0. G. Andrews and E. Il. Spear.
rsanariscot5a +. W. Dunbar
Freeport ". j. Parker.
Thonaston s. Deano.
FinalhaveD, j. Lane.
Waldoboro G. Bliss.
Wiscasset Gibbs Il Rundle'
Yarmouth G. T. Coombs.
Auburn. V r. 5oss.
Lisbon T. Il. -jodkiDs.
Haiiowell, II. H. Allan
Augusta, F. Pierce.
So. Harpswell, p ID. Barstow.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05

DR.. Thomas FL. Brown of Paris, died very
suddenly at his residence on Paris Hill, Tues
day evening. His wife went into the room
and found him on the floor, where he had
fallen from his chair, dead from heart disease.
Dr. Brown was the leading physician in that
section of the country and had been in practice
over 40 years. He was one of the ablest of the
members Of the Maine Medical Association
He was editor of the Oxford Democrat when
that paper espoused Republican principles and
did good good work for the Republican cause.
Later, in addition to his duties as physician
he filled the office of Judge of Probate, land still
later, renewed his connection with the Demo
GRAFT, by writing political editorials. He was a
man over GO years of age, of extensive practice
and will be a great less to Oxford county.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
FAITH CONVENTION AT OLD ORCH
ARD.


Many sombre clouds overhung the encamp-
ment yesterday, occasionally pouring out a.
part of their contents, but were not dense
enough to prevent the sunlight of Gods love
from shining into the hearts of His people,
who were present in large numbers. All re-
gret that this series of meetings, which have
been so instructive and helpful under the sue
cessful management of DR.. Cults, will draw
to close today. 1t has been acknowledged
BY many to be the very best camp-meeting
ever held on these grounds, and many will
look forward to the return of another series
under the same able leader.
The early morning meeting for prayer and
testimony was conducted by Mr.. Young, the
Evangelist, who remarked upon the study of
Gods word nnder 1.-THE enlightenment of the
Holy Spirit.
The $50 prayer and conference meeting was
Of great interest and power, participated in by
large number, amorg whom were Prof.
Hayes of Bates College, and Mrs. Upham To
satisfy the curiosity of many present. at the
close of the service call was made for those
of different denominations to rise, in order to
see which denomination was most largely rep
resented 1t was found that the number of
Congregationalists and Methodists preponder-
ated and was about equal. Next in number
were the Baptsts, Presbyterians and Episco-
palians.
The preaching service began 'by singing,
followed by prayer by Rev. FL. P. Welcome of
Detroit, Michigan, and scriptural recitation by
Campmeeting John Allen.
Rev. Marcus Ames, Chaplain, from Provi-
dence, R. l., gave a very earnest and practical
sermon based on 1. Thes. 1:1S-"For from you
sounded out the word of the Lord not only in
Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place
your faith to Godward is spread abroad so that
we need not to speak anything"
At o'clock the children'S meeting was held
in Saccarappa tent led by Mrs. Bonham of
New York, assisted by Miss Clapp of Bridge
port, Mass.
The meeting for inquirers at o'clock was
very fully attended and of great profit to many
earnest souls.
The general prayer and conference meeting
was led by Rev. Mr.. Shaw, and filled with
many earnest testimonies.
At $50 p. m. Campmeeting John Allen
preached very interesting discourse from the
10Th chapter OF Exodus.
An inquiry meeting was held in the Sacca-
Kappa tent at d O'Clock, and conference of
ministers at the Biddeford House at $50.
The ladies, with Mrs. Cults presiding, held
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republicans of Portland, ana all who intend
to cooperate with the Republican Party,
in the ensuing campaign, arc requested to meet at
their respective Ward Rooms on
Friday Eve'g, August 9Th, at 7.3O O'Clock,
to choose seven "a delegates from each ward to at
tend the First District Republican Convention, to
be held at City Hall, Saco, on TUESDAY, the 10th
day of August, at O'Clock p. m.
Per order Republican City Committee,
VIM II. PLUMMER. Chairman.
Il S. WATFRHOUSE Secretary
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
Regimental Reunion

The third consolidated reunion of the Sth
9th, 18th and 10th, also Co. G, I'd D. C. Infan.
try, will be held at Auburn, Tuesday and
Wednesday, August oath and 9th. Head.
quarters at Auburn Hall. Tuesday business
meeting at Auburn Hall in the afternoon, and
camp fire in the evening. Wednesday-excur-
sion to North Auburn in the morning; dinner
at Lake Auburn House; sail on the lake; boat
ing and target shooting Arrangements have
been made for accommodation of comrades
at the Elm House at reduced rates. also for re-
duced rates of fare on all trains running to
Auburn and Lewiston. Capt. B. j. Hill. 9th
John Harper, 9th. H. B. Sawyer, sth, are the
local committee.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-05
District Lodge of Good Templars.

D1Str1ct Lodge OF Good Templars.
The quarterly session of the District Lodge
OF Good Templars met with Maple Grove
Lodge at Aliens Corner Deering, yesterday
The lodge was called to order by the District
Secretary, Daniel R. Dresser, who called G.
w. c. I. Chase to the chair. After the OPEN
ing exercises, appointment of committees, etc.,
District Templar Q. L. Parker resigned his po-
sition, and R. III. Murphy of Portland, was
elected to fill the vacancy. The office of Coun-
cillor was declared vacant and Edward Nixon,
of Portland, was elected. Fifteen lodges were
represented by forty-fve delegates, the reports
of which showed that nearly all them had
gained in membership the past quarter, Forest
City of Portland leading, having initiated
twenty-three.