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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02

The Alta of San Francisco gives the follow
ing account of Capt. Mack whose death was
lately announced in the PRESS:
The Alta, a few days since, noticed the
death of Capt. Andrew Mack, of the ship
Frank n. Thayer, man who had been iden-
titled with the California trade for many years.
He commenced his seafaring life at the early
age of nine years, and by industry and per-
severance climbed the ladder until he became
shipmaster at the age of "a years, being
principally engaged in the cotton trade be-
tween New Orleans, Mobile, Apalachacola and
Liverpool, and commanding in succession the
ship j. Harris Sciote and John M. Wood in
that trade, the ships Yosemite, which he sold
here about four years ago, and the Frank n.
Thayer, in the California trade.
His wife was with him in nearly all his
voyages, having been at sea q years with him,
and i'll all the ships under his command the
sailors received the best of care and attention,
especially during sickness Mrs. Mack in
formed an Alta representative, yesterday, that
during that long period there were but two
deaths on board their vessels. A striking
proof of Capt. Mack's kindness to those under
him is the fact that the aged colored steward
now on board the Thayer, who is IA years of
age, had been with the deceased while mate
and master for period of 80 years. He is in
consolable over his loss.
Mrs. Mack, an aged lady, is still on board
the vessel, and desires, through the columns of
the Alta, to extend the thanks of herself and
son to the numerous shipmasters and indi-
vidualS who were so kind and unremitting in
their attentions to her husband during his
last illness. The body will be embalmed and
taken to Portland, Me-, where deceased was
born, and the widow and son will accompany
the remains home. She has the sincere sym.
pathy of the Alta and many other friends in
her sad trouble.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
Funeral of j. G. Tukey.

The funeral of Mr.. James G.. Turkey which
took place at his late residence yesterday after
noon was very largely attended, showing the
high esteem in which he was held by the COM
munity. Rev. Mr.. McWhinnie of the Free
st. Baptist church read appropriate selections
of Scripture, appropriate remarks were made
by Rev. Mr.. Hutchins of Pine ST. Methodist
church and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Clark of
Chestnut st. Methodist church, after which
the impressive burial service of the Odd Eel
lows was read by officers of the Maine Lodge.
A quartette led by Mr. John l.. Shaw very
tenderly and sweetly sang ''Nearer my God to
Thee" and "Tby Will be Done"
The tribute of flowers was very profuse and
beautiful. We noticed particularly large
cross of white azaleas and beautiful pillow of
white pinks, in the center of which was the
word REST" in purple flowers. These were
sent in memoriam by Messrs. C. j. Walker &,
Co., and his late associates in the store.
1t is seldom that one passes from among us
whose pure life and Christian character has
endeared himself to so many
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
YORK COUNTY
Conservative Life Insurance..

The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Company exercises the greatest caution in
placing its money. its managers take as much
pains to protect its policy-holders now as if
they were nursing an infant corporation. In
this incessant care and vigilance lies the secret
OF the astounding success not merely pro-
claimed but proved by the thirty-fifth annual
statement of the Connecticut Life. Few per-
sons have been shrewd and fortunate enough
to make $1,000 clear profit on real estate op-
erations in the past year. This is only one of
the achievements of which the Connecticut
Life might boast, if such were its habit. 1t is
only the company's due to mention this fact,
as forcibly exemplifying that sound Judgment
which makes life insurance tower of strength.
we would also lift little more into notice
modest reference in small type to the run
hing expenses of the company. 1t seems that
these have been brought to the low point of II
per cent. of the receipts. The Connecticut
Lille makes no invidious comparisons. None
are necessary to emphasize the Importance Of
TINS announcement. Every person who knows
anything about life insurance is aware that TT
per cent. is an extremely low figure to be
touched in the cost of insurance business, and
can be reached only by rigid economy in all the
items. 1t rests with the Connecticut Life to
decide how far that company will ex tend its
area OF usefulness among the people of the
United States whose confidence it enjoys. Con-
servatism is still its inflexible rule of action,
and will continue to be under the present di-
rection. The fruit of its steady growth is now
nearly $4,000, 900 in gross assets, and surplus
by the New York standard al per cent? of
about $6,500.0OO. These figures do not fright
en- but please by their magnitude. For life in
surance, solid and true, is one of the greatest
OF blessings to man, and nothing is to be feared
from companies which, like the Connecticut
Life, thrive only by we'll doing.-Nep York
Journal of Commerce, Feb. 17th
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
Brief JOttingS.


Foggy yesterday. Mercury $50 at sunrise,
45o at noon, 400 at sunset: wind northwest.
At the Gospel Mission meeting last evening
eleven signed the pledge. Many stirring
speeches were made.
In addition to the lecture to be given by the
Rev. C. w. Bradlee on "Apes and Parrots
at the rooms of the Young Mems Christian
Association this evening" there will be Piano
solos by Miss Willy and cornet solos, with
piano accompaniments, by Mrs. f. A. Bent.
Capt. Davis won the badge at the last shoot
Eng match of the Mechanic Blues by score of
20 out of possible %.
To-day is Ash Wednesday, and special ser.
vices will be held at St. Paul's church in the
morning at IL o'clock and in the evening at u
O'Clock
There was quite brilliant display of light
ming accompanied by heavy thunder at about
o'clock yesterday morning.
The City Treasurer paid out about $50, 900
yesterday.
Our readers must not forget the lecture
which will be given this evening in the Me-
chanics' course by Hon. Nathan Webb.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
Superior Court.


TUEsDAY.-The March civil term began this
morning. There is no jury in attendance and the
term will be devoted to the trial of Court cases.
SENATE Orr VS.. John NJ. johnson and Edward
Gould. Action upon an account annexed to recover
S43.o2 for lot of fresh fish. The plaintiff claims
tween johnson and Gould they were partners in the
business of curing fish at Bs0leys Island that this
fish was supplied TO them. johnson failed and Gould
took the fish.
Gould claims that the articles of agreement do
not constitute partnershp-,hat he loaned John
son money 10 carry on the business and that he
took the hsh IN part payment. Orr testified that
he claimed these fish and that Gould told him if he
would deliver them up he would pay him for them.
This Gould denied.
Decision reserved.
Webb & Haskell for plaintiff.
Fogg for defendants.
William III. Libby, trustee. Action upon an &C
count annexed for medical services. The defendant
defaulted. The trustee disclosed S96 in his
hands. Grin Wescott, Daniel Files and Caleb
Murch claimed that the $50 belongs to them and
not to Shackford; that they Clipped in to buy cot
ton seed meal and sent the money through Shack
ford who gave IL to the stage driver, this trustee
The plaintiff claims that Shackford was dealing in
cotton seed; had purchased 1000 pounds a few
days previous in his own name which he was to sell
TO these farmers at profit; that Waldron Il True
of whom he bargained for the grain would not de-
liver it until it paid for, and Shackford got
the farmers to advance the several sums.
Decision reserved.
ID. p. b. Pride for plair tiff
l. w. Parker for defendants
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
Notice..

ITO the creditors of the Evans Rifle Manufacturing
Il Company, corporation established by the
laws Of the State Of Maine and having it's place of
business at Poland, in the County of Androscoggin;
trust, dated December 10th, A. d. 1879, and re-
corded in Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds,
Book 1O1, Pages l, 2, 3, A, 5, 6, and 8. The un-
dersigned. trustees under the deed of trust above
mentioned, deeming it for the best interests of all
concerned that the property rights and credits
veyed to them by said deed should be sold hereby
give notice that on the eleventh day of March, A. D.
1881, pursuant to the fourth specification in said
deed of trust they will sell at public private sale
at the factory formerly occupied by said company,
machinery, TOOLS materials and fixtures of said
poraton. all its notes and book-accounts all Let
ters Patent of the United States and all Foreign
Patents, and all rights therein and all contracts in
relation to the same or in relation to any inventions
or discoveries not yet patented, and all other per-
sonal property chatels rights and credits of every
name, kind and nature whatsoever belonging to
said Evans Rifle Manufacturing Company in and
about its mandatory at said Poland Also all the
capital stock of said Evans Rifle Manufacturing
Adna @. Desison, Adna L. Denison, Calvin NJ.
Cram and Lizzie A. o. Brien. Any portion of said
property not disp sed of said day. will be sold by
said trustees on subsequent days at public pri-
vate sale pursuant to the powers vested in under
said deed of trust. Said property consists in part
manufacturing rifles, all in rstcass condition and
but little used. Terms, cash on delivery or its
equivalent. Schedules of the property will be fur
n1shed upon application to George G. Wing at
Auburn, Maine.
Dated this twenty third day of February, A. D.
1881.
s ss:isa : :. S S!7ss' Trustees.
MARI DIT
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PORTLAND POST OFFICE.
OFFICE HOURS.


From 500 a. m. to $50 p. M. Sundays excepted.
Sundays, open for Carriers and General Delivery
from to 10 a. m.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Boston and intermediate otices-Arrive at 1920
p m. Close at Sl5 a. M, l2.3O and 900 p. m.
Boston and the West-Arrive at 1920, 3D. $40,
and LILO p. m. Close at S.15 a. M, 1890, 800
and 800 p.
Intermediate or Way Mails, via Boston g. Maine
Railway-Arrive at 1920 and $40 p. m. Close at
S.15 a. m. and 300 p. m.
$40 and lilo p. m. Close at S15 a. M, 1880,
800 and 900 p. m.
Bangor and connecting routes-Arrive at LOS p.
m. Close at 11.30 a. m.
Augusta and connecting routes-Arrive at 900 a.
m. and LOS p m. Close at 11.30 a. m. and 4.35
Morning Northwestern, by Grand Trunk Railway
Arrive at $40 a. m. Close at 500 a. N.
Lewiston and Auburn-Arrive at 2.O5 and 900 a.
M and LOS P. m Close at $50 and 11.3o a. m.
Castine Deer Isle, sedgwick, s. W. Harbor, Mt.
Desert, Jonesport, Machias, Machiasport, East Ma
chias, Millbridge and Bar Harbor via each steamer
Arrive at a.. m. Close at 8 p. m.
Passport, via each steamer-Arrve at 600 a. IN.
Foreign mails, via New York. day previous to sail
ing Of steamers-Close at S.15 a. m.
Express, Augusta, Bangor and the East-Arrive at
2.o5 a. m. Close at 800 p m.
Skowhegan, intermediate offices and the north
Arrive at LOS p. Close at l.3O a. IN.
Skowhegan also closes at 800 p. m.
Canada and intermediate offices, via G. T. R-Ar-
rive at 12.45 p. m. Close at 12.45 p. M.
Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards Island-Close at
11.30 a. m. and 800 p. m.
Swanton, VT, and intermediate offices, via P g. O.
& R--Arrive at q. p. m. Close at 100 a m.
Bartlett, N H., and intermediate offices, via P. g.
20. r. R.-Arrive at 11.25 a. Close at 2.15 D. m.
Worcester, Mass, and intermediate Offices via P.
q r. r. R.-Arrive at 1.2o p. Close at 12.45
p. m.
Rochester, N. H., and intermediate offices, via P.
A. r. II. R-Close at $50 a. IN.
Carriers deliveries are made daily Sundays ex-
eepted in the business portion of the city at 100
and 1000 a. M and 1.30 p. M. In other sections
at 500 and IL 40 a. M, 2.30 p Collections are
made on week days at 700 and 11.O0 a. m, and
200 and 500 p. m. On Sundays at 600 p. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
The Proposed Double scun Race.

Hanlau and Ross have arrived in New York
and the Boston Herald thus speaks of the pro-
posed race AS regards the proposed double
scull race between Hanlan and Ross on the
one side and Davis and Kennedy on the other,
it is question whether the match will or not
be contaminated. Hanlan has expressed de-
sire TO withdraw from boat racing, and Ross
says he would not be surprised if the cham
pion retired from aquatics. Ross is willing
enough to make one of double team to row
against Davis and Kennedy. and only waits
for Hanlan to say favorable word. Wallace
has not yet made any arrangements for the flu
ture. He says he likes England, and could
live there always, there are so many sporting
men and good fellows there. He spoke in
warm terms of Kennedy and Davis, and looked
to see the former in New York. Hes good
Sort said Wallace, and so is Davis; "and if 1
decide not to locate permanently in st. John.
don't know better place than Portland, nor
better company than those two little men.
They are decent kind"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Five hundred dollars reward for a better remedy
for the relief Of coughs colds sorethroat, whoop-
ing cough. consumption, bronchitis, etc., than DIR.
Graves Balsam of Wild Cherry and Tar. 1t gives
immediate relief, is pleasant to take and occasions
no unpleasant nauseating feelings. Sample bottles
only 10 cents; large bottles, 80 cents.
DR.. Graves Blood Purifier eradicates all impure
ties from the SYSTEM ceanses the blood, renovates
the liver and stomach, which from being torpid and
inert, by its use become unusually stimulated and,
IN fact gives healthy tone to the entire system.
Price, 81.
Improved Family Catnartic Pills are the best pill
ever given patient by physician, and they are
action to the bowels, contain no mercury, and are
entirely vegetable. When you desire prompt
Cathartic Pills trial. Price 25 cents per box.
Dr. Graves remedies are for sale by Druggists.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
A Strange Appearance in The Sky.
RAR MxfJs Fab % 1881


AS was walking home from the Buxton
side of the river at Bar Mills Saturday eve
ming at about o'clock, just as I arrived about
midway of the little pond on the Hollis side,
I was startled by flash of light, which for an
instant illumined the whole heavens. My
friend who was with me exclaimed, "Did you
see that?" 1 said saw the light and thought
for the moment that house was ON fire and
the flames had just burst through .'Why,"
said he, cit was bail of fire, shaped like a
balloon, smaller at the top, and emitting
sparks from the smaller end in long trail like
the tail of a comet" 1t was over the pond
and my friend said that it did not fall to the
earth, but vanished in MID air silently as it
came. My head happened to be turned in the
opposite direction, SO l saw only the reflected
light. 1t was not so quick as lightning, and
not lurid but mild and yellow.
have heard as yet of but one family who
saw the phenomenon. l was describing it to
one of our neighbors (who lives about twenty
rods from the place where we stood) when she
said she was thankful to hear from that light,
that it flashed in at her windows with such a
blaze that she rushed to the door to see what
had happened, but, of course, could see moth
ing, and had been puzzling her brain over il
ever since. Her sister and her two children
were present and were all excited by the un.
usual phenomenon.
/ suppose it must have been a meteor. Its
trail of sparks was like meteor, and my
friend said it emitted blue and green light. /
thought of an ignis fatuus, but think it was
too high up and did not last long enough fol-
that. Al.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
Arrest of an Alleged Horse Thief.

Yesterday Deputy Marshal Black, officers A.
It. Harmon and Mcintyre, arrested man on
the charge of stealing Knight Brothers team
at North Berwick, as mentioned in yesterdays
PRESS. Last evening Mr.. T A. Knight arriv-
ed from Berwick and identified the man as the
one who hired the horse and team from him
Feb. 20th and never returned it. The man is
said to have come from the vicinity of Bangor
last fall and to have stopped at the Preble
House under the name of Chas Franklin. He
stayed there few days and then went to 81
Brown street, where he boarded week or so
with Mr. Atkins and left without paying his
board. Mr.. Atkins identifies him He has
been working as carriage painter since the
autumn with Martin, Pennell & Co., Mr.. Jor-
dan and Mr.. Abbott He had a woman with
him when he came here, to whom he says he
is married, and it is alleged she afterwards
went to Berwick where he visited, and there
got acquainted with several stable men, hiring
their horses but always paying them. When
arrested at house in this city Franklin, or
Chas. b. Clark as he is also called, made no
resistance. He has team with him which it
is supposed was stolen by him. He denies
having stolen the Knight Brothers team. He
is very cheeky" in manner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
Town Reports.

The annual report of the town officers OF
Cape Elizabeth shows taxes assessed for 1880,
$34,O16.99; valuation, $1,776,14 number of
The town debt was reduced $9,6O1. The ap-
preparations for 1880 were $42, 57S.O1; expendi-
lures, $26, 1868. The assets of the town are
$59, 70S.S1 and the liabilities, $S3,225.67. APP
preparations to the amount of Sill, 100 are re-
commended for 1881
The annual report of the Selectmen of Bux-
ton shows the total valuation to be $677 ,691.
The amount assessed for 1880 was $14, so.
Cash in the treasury at the present time, ST.
56O.14. The liabilities of the town are 1872, 49,
25, and the resources, $13, 451.35, making the
net town debt $18,666.90. Rate of assessment
is 1S1 mills ON dollar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
New Books.


The following new books have been received
at the Public Library the past week:
2935.4-Madame De Stael, Volumes by
Stevens.
1926 S-History Of Greece, volumes, by
Timayenis.
2O25.15-The Chinese, education, &C., by
Martin.
35.11-Life and her children, scientific, by
Buckley.
2947. i9-David Livingstone, by Adams
2946. 14--John Brougham, by Winter.
62S.20-Leavenworth case (noveD by Greene.
123.14-Sunrise, by Black.
3529. 20-Empty Churches, by Hamilton.
1929. 10-Browsing among books, by Wool
son.
1529.11-Essays of Cowley.
1924 15-Religion of China, by Legge.
1878 Egypt, history of, by Clement.
1929 22-Easiest way in housekeeping, &C.,
by Campbell.
152912-Servant girl question, by Spofford.
291912-Descartes, by Mahaffy.
2220.13-Frederick the Great, by Longman.
2323.9-House furniture, by Eds.
2936.24-Gainsborough (artisD by Brock-Ar-
mold
Questionable (artist) by Brock-Arnold.
293S. 15-Rossini (Musician) by Edwards
293S.16-Schubert, by Frost
2938.17-Wagner, by Hueffer
12315-Somebody's neighbors, by Cooke.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
MUSIC AND TIE DRAMA.
VAN. THE yIRGINIAN.


Next Monday evening Frank Mayo, who is
familiar to Portland audiences as Davy Crock
EFT, will appear in a new character, that of
BARLEY Campbell, Van, the Virginian, at
Portland Theatre. The story, in brief, is this:
Richard Calvert is seen to fall in battle, NOR
tally wounded, as it is supposed, and his wife,
Kate Calvert, is told that he has died. She
marries Vandyke Vernon, with whom she
lives an intensely happy life. In a few years
the 1rst husband turns up and demands the
return of his wife to his care, but refuses at
first to allow her to take her child with her.
The latter, however, is taken in charge by her
father, and an agreement is entered into be-
tween the mother and the returned husband
that the former shall visit the child twice an
nually Calvert breaks his promise and the
mother, spurred on by constant abuse, deter
mines to go without her husbands permission.
The latter follows her and is thrown from his
horse and killed. thus leaving his wife free to
again take up her abode with Van.
ROBSON & CRANE.
Our Bachelors" and The Comedy of Err
rors," with those two rare comedians, Robson
and Crane, VAL PACK Portland Theatre on the
14th and 18th insts. Already there has been
large advance sale of seats. The last time
Robson visited Portland was when the Confed-
crates cut the Caleb Gushing out of Portland
hafDor. AT that time he and Owen Marlowe
We're supporting Kate Reynolds at old Deer
ing Hall. and slipping beer at Jacob Suss's old
place on Federal street, burned in the great
fiIe
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-03-02
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 2.
THE. PRESS


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G.
essenden, Marquis, Brunei Il Co., Andrews, Arm
iraEg, Cox, Wentworth Hodsdon Hayden, w, P.
Morris, corner Exchange and Fore St.; Welander,
Boston & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on ali
trains that run out of the city.
Auburn, willard Small g. Co,
Augusta, K. Pierce.
Bangor, j. IL. Babb & Co.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
Bid 3eford, Il. N. Burnham.
. Jellerson's Bookstore
Bridgton, Daniel Dickens
Bruins wick, B. G. Dennison
Juno rland Mills, f. A. Verril.
Damariscotta, e. ". Dunbar
freeDort, ". A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, K. c. Harmon.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, j. Irish.
HalOweli G. l.. Spauldng.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes.
Lisbon, q. Z. Judkins.
Mechanic Falls A. w. Bridge, r. A. Millett.
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
R.cEland .. g. Andrews.
Sabattus e. II. johnson.
Saccsrappa, at the Post Office
Saco, OF L. Hodsdon and II. b. Kendrick.
ThOmaston. s. Delano.
Vinalhayen, b. Lane.
Waldoboro g. Bliss.
Wateryille, j. NJ. Wall.
Wscasset, Gibbs g. Rundle..
Woodford's Corner. III. Moody,
Yarmouth, Q. 4. Coombs.
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WeStbrOOk.


The town report just issued shows a reduc-
ton in the debt during the past year of $685.
u, making the present Indebtedness $25, $780,
rs. Rate of taxation $1.SS on 800. The tax
able valuation is given at $1,340,OO0, which
amount has been increased by the State valu-
alton committee some 100000. Amount paid
in 1880 for roads and bridges, schools, support
of poor, pay of officers, &c., $13,S36.72 The
selectmen recommend raising for the coming
year SIT 10000 The number of scholars in
town is 1913, an increase of 1913 over last year.
The report of the Supervisor of Schools calls
attention to the crowded condition of the
school buildings in the village of Saccarappa
and Cumberland Mills, and to the urgent
need of more room.
Rev. S. w. Adriance of Woodford's will
lecture at the Congregational church this eve
ming.