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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

The Cumberland County Musical Conyen-
ton held their annual session on the 18th inst.
continuing two days, at the Congregational
church, Cumberland Centre The musical
exercises OF this association were led by e. A.
Blanchard, one of the best musical conductors
in the country. Miss Ella Blanchard and Miss
Alice Knight presided at the piano in very
efficient and accomplished manner. Mrs. Til
ton of Kittery has very fine contralto voice,
and is very accomplished artist. The tenors
were we'll represented by Messrs. Haskell, Bux-
ton and others, and the bases by Messrs. True,
Thomas and others. 1t was generally conced-
ed that there was more progress made at this
convention than at any previous one. On the
evening of the 10Th inst, the associatio gave
grand concert, aided by Chambers orchestra.
The church was packed and the singing was
very satisfactory to the audience. The per-
formances of the orchestra were perfect, and
received with great applause. Mrs. Knight,
one OF the best soprano singers in the county,
rendered the music assigned to her in her usu-
al artistic manner. The music rendered by
the female quartette, composed OF Mrs knight,
Wilson, Greeley and Tlton, was of high order
and duly appreciated. Mrs. Clara Merrill sang
two solos in manner that showed that she is
ayoung lady of great promise and decided mus
ical talent which. if properly cultivated will
carry her to the front rank of singers. Mr.
Thomas sang piece entitled "Man the Life
Boat" in his usual fine style, which was duly
appreciated by the audience.
Resolutions were passed extending the
thanks of the convention to the Trustees of the
Congregational church for the use of their
home; to the citizens of Cumberland county
and vicinity for their generous hospitality in
entertaining the members of the convention,
and to e. A. Blanchard for the able manner
in which he conducted the services.
The following named persons were elected
officers of the association for the coming year,
viz:
Plesident-Geo. W. Plummer.
Vice Presidents-Jolin W. Munger, John
Merrill, Sewall Whitney
Cor. Secretary-AlonzoN oyes.
Secretary and Treasurer-James Whitney.
Trustees-Davic B. NcIntire, Geo. W. Plum.
mer. James Whitney, Nicholas Rideout, John
Merrill, Columbus knight, Rufus Chase, Grin
Themes.
The officers of the association are members
of the board of trustees ex-officio.
This convention has been the most successful
ever held. May its future ever be SO.
REPORTER
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Brief Jottings.

cold, cloudy, raw day yesterday, followed
by strong northeast gale with snow at night
Mercury l5o at SUNRISE $50 at noon, 900 at 3p
M, 21o at sunset
The Boston boat did not leave here last
night
The Grand Trunk earnings for the week
ending the 18th inst. were $4,000, an in
crease OF $120,420 over the corresponding week
last year.
The Montreal train over the Grand Trunk
was three and half hours late yesterday af-
tfrnoon, owing to a freight train of the track
at North Stratford.
d. W. Clark & Co. of this city are now cut-
ting some splendid ice at Long Creek. 1t is
about Is inches thick and is of finer quality
than is generally seen.
1t is said that about half past nine O'Clock
Thursday night there was slight shock of an
earthquake which was perceived by many per-
sons in the city. 1t must have been pretty
slight.
The Ladies Temperance Praying Band will
hold gospel temperance meeting at the Cos
pei Mission this evening at y o'clock. Good
speaking and singing may be expected. All
are invited.
The New Emf ire of Germany will be the
SUBJECT OF Mr. Dalton's tenth lecture this af-
ternoon at o'clock This is the last but one
of the course.
1t is reported that the Forest City Sugar
Refinery will put $4,000 worth of machinery
in, increasing the capacity from 25O to 400 bar.
rels day.
The will Of the late Samuel Jordan leaves
his property to his family
The injury received by Mr.. John Carleton.
from the bite of horse, was slight, and no
disagreeable consequences to Mr. Carleton will
follow.
There was slight fire on the roof of the
Perry House yesterday morning. The railing
caught from sparks from the chimney. Steam
er No. and No. 2 Hooks extinguished it,
Little damage.
We have received from VIM. E. Chandler
III Middle street, "The Five Step Waltz" by
M. III. Gilbert, professor of dancing. The
waltz is danced at Mr.. Gilbert's academy and
is very popular.
The Boston Journal says: "Boston has
proved about as comfortable place this win
ter as has been known. Floods in England.
lnundatlons In Holland, tornadoes in Spain.
billiards. out West, slush two feet deep in
New YORK, etc., etc., etc. Happy Boston!'
Yes, and Portland has been far more temper.
ate in climate and comfortable than Boston.
There was no service last Sunday afternoon
at Mechanics Hall in consequence of the
heating apparatus being out of order. 1t is
now thoroughly repaired and the library room
rendered quite comfortable. Tomorrow Miss
Smith will preside at the organ. The subject
of Rev. Mr.. Wills discourse is ANNOUNCED in
the usual place.
The Cumberland Quarterly Meeting of Free
Baptlsts convenes with tho Portland Free Bap-
fist church, Rev. j. M. Lowdan pastor, We'd
nesday and Thursday of next week. Ministers
Conference will be held Tuesday afternoon
preceding.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Steamer Movements.

Steamer Lake Champlain, of the Beaver
line, from Halifax, N. S., with 1872 cattle, ar
rived at Glasgow on Sunday, the 18th, with
loss Of twelve oxen.
The Beaver line steamer Lake Nepigon sailed
from Liverpool for this port on Saturday, 18th
inst.
The Beaver line steamer Lake Winnipeg,
from this port, with 257 cattle and lis sheep,
arrived at Liverpool yesterday with loss of one
OK.
The Beaver line steamer Lake Manitoba
sailed yesterday afternoon at 2.15 p. m. with a
valuable cargo for Liverpool valued at $780,.
900, consisting of 1882 quarters fresh meat,
1882 bushels wheat, 94OO bushels peas, 500
boxes cheese, 5424 packages mutton, 249 cattle,
351 sheep, 2750 sacks flour, 2O47 barrels apples,
1886 boxes meat, 200 barrels pork, 100 barrels
tallow, 261 tierces lard and other miscellaneous
goods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
ELIZA FARES DEATH.
The Sentence Of John G. Farr, the Muir
derer.

John G. Farr, who was on Thursday convict
ed OF the murder of his wife, Eliza A. Farr, on
the 18th of last September, was brought before
Judge Bonney yesterday morning to receive
his sentence. Farr exhibited no emotion until
ne was asked by the Judge if he had anything
to say previous to the passing of sentence
upon him for murder in the first degree. Then
he rose to his feet and replied in low and
broken voice. Nothing more, sir" The Judge
then handed his papers to the clerk who read
the sentence, condemning Farr to imprison-
ment at hard labor during his natural life at
the State prison at Thomaston Farr took it
very coolly after that and did not again lose
control of himself. He will be removed to
Thomaston in few days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Real Estate.

The following transfers were reported yester-
day in this county:
Otsfield-Betsey Wardwell to A. N. Kemp,
55 acres land
lot of land.
Westbrook--Addie L. Winslow to Martha
Winslow, land and buildings.
Bridgton-Eliza Bachelor to John G, Trim.
BILE, Ransom Stevens homestead.
Raymond-Gideon Fl. Sawyer to Alvin E.
Plummer, 1913 square rods and buildings.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
1.-THE Second Coming of Christ ),

The Rev. j. X. Smyth, of the New Jerusa-
lem church, will, in response to requests which
have been made, repeat his lecture on the
ABOVE SUBJECT tomorrow evening. This lee
ture Is one OF the course which Mr.. Smyth has
been delivering, and was given on an evening
when many persons were prevented from at
tending on account of the sevare storm. The
lectures at the New Jerusalem church have
been listened to by large and attentive audi
ences.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Accidppt.S

Mr.. John Kirby's team ran away near the
Grand Trunk station yesterday morning. At
the corner of Widgery's wharf, Mr.. Kirby was
thrown out and hurt. The team continued
down the wharf, and the team went over
board, but was got ont.
Frank Sinclair, while Stacking cars yester.
day, at the Grand Trunk depot, caught his
arm between two cars and iammed It badly.
DR.. Brooks dressed the wound.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 22.
THE PRESS


May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. g..
ressenden, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews Arm
trong, Cox, Wentworth Hodsdon, HAYDEN w p
Morris, corner Exchange and Fore St.; Welander.
3oston & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on ali
rains that run out of the city.
auburn, Willard Small & Co.
Augusta, +. Pierce.
Bangor, j. II. Babb & Co.
Bath, of j. o. Shaw.
5ddeford, F. M. Burnham,
Jellerson's Bookstore
Bridston. Daniel Dickens
Brunswick, b. g. Dennison
Oumss rland Mills. r. A. Verrill.
Damariscotta, E. W. Dunbar
freeport, W. A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. C. Harmon.
Gardiner, Palmer Co.
5orham, j. Irish.
dailowell O. l.. Spaulding.
Lewiston Chandler & Estes.
Lisbon, q. E. Judkins.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, F. A. Millett
Norway, A. o. Noyes.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. O. Andrews.
Sabattus, E. H. Johnson
Saccarappa, at the Post Office.
Saco of l.. Hodsdon and H r. Kendrick
Thomaston, 8. Delano,
ginalhaven, b. Lane.
Waldoboro G. Bliss
Watcrville, j. NJ. Wall
Ntscasset, Gibbs & Rundle<.
Noodford's Corner, H. Moody,
Yarmouth Q. K. Coombs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
A Good Yarn.

A yarn is current that one of the Grand
Trunk clerks in this city is heir to an Eng
lish earldom and an estate valued at 100000
per year. The story goes ON to say that some
years ago he came to America with $4,000;
went to the provinces; bought farm in Can
ada East for 1000; lost it; invested $4,000 in
Maine Mining stock; got it all, in stock, and
has patent right in new paddle wheel,
which he thinks will ultimately "paddle his
canoe for him. Having spent all but $50, he
interested the Grand Trunk officials in Can
ada and they gave him berth in the office
here. Now who is the happy "Lord George?,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
The Storm,

A strong northeast gale and snow storm
commenced about p. m, yesterday, and dur
ing the evening walking was attended with
difficulties. There was quite fall of snow,
and the wind whirled it up into deep drifts in
places All the trains were on time except
the evening trains from Boston, aud they were
about half an hour late. The storm was yerv
severe between Boston and New York. where
many wires were down.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
The Late j. B, Brown

The Lewiston Journal says: One of the lead
ing business men of Lewiston met the late
Hon. John B. Brown in Portland, a few days
before his death, and asked him to subscribe
some stock to cotton mill building enterprise
He did subscribe $4,000, and then he remark
ed: Don't you think that could make the
old sugar house lot hold up cotton factory?
If were twenty years younger, I would
have cotton mill running there within two
years." This" said our informant, "shows
what an almost infinite fund of energy Mr.
Brown possessed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DAY.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Bicycle School.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Merry-6.
For Price-Fitzgerald.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
legislative Notice..
State of Maine.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To Buy-Merry.
"" brown,
for SILVER Ware God & Wentworth.
va-Roler Skaters.
Notice-Elias F. Adjutant.
Sc i-Annual Statement Cumberland Rome Co
our Little ones.-Russell Publishing Co.
Store To Let-E. H. Dayeis,
Eastman. Bros. g. Bancroft
Wanted-Young Man.
Velvet and Silk Bonnets-Owen, Moore s. Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Harper Manufacturing Company

HARPER manufacturing Company.
AT the annual meeting of the Harper Manu-
featuring Company, held at the office of 81. j.
Libby Co. Wednesday last the following
officers were elected:
President-James B. Libby.
Treasurer-H. j. Libby.
Directors--J. B. Libby, H. j. Libby and
Albion Little.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Association OF !

Association of Maine Soldiers and Sailors.
The following corrections in list of officers
reported yesterday should be made
Assistant Secretary-G. NJ. Seiders, Port
land.
Assistant Surgeons-Dr. o. A. Horr, Lewis.
ton; DR.. E. f. Sanger, Bangor.
Chaplain-Rev. r. L. Howorth, Bangor.
Executive Committee-G. NJ. Seiders, of
Portland, secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
GET your new hat of Merry, the halter.

Forty years experience Of an Old
Nurse. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP is the prescription of one of the best
female physicians and nurses in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures dysentery and diarrhpa, gripping in the
bowels, and wind-c collie. By giving health to
the child it rests the mother Price Twenty
five Cents bottle. noy27SMWSywf,mo'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Boiler Skating Rink.

The rink will be open this afternoon and
evening as usual. Chambers Band will be in
attendance and furnish their delightful music.
Tickets for the excursion to Lewiston next
Thursday, 9th inst. are now for sale at the
rink. All information regarding the excur-
sion will be cheerfully furnished at the rink.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

MYRADs of people sacrifice themselves
through carelessness. They are attacked with
Cold, neglect it and die, instead of taking
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and living ON usefully
Price % cts bottle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

Do you know old Brown
Windsor Soap lasts longer, is more highly per-
TUNED, and more emollent in use than these
young fellows? ]. & E. ATKINSON, Manufac-
turers London
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Hurrah! For Our Side.

Many people have lost their interest in poll
tics and in amusements because they are SO
out OF sorts and run down that they cannot en-
JOY anything. If such persons would only be
wise enough to try that Celebrated remedy
Kidney-Wort and experience its tonic and rem
ovating effects they would soon be hurrahing
with the loudest. In either dry or liquid form
1t IS perfect remedy for torpid liver, kidney
or bowels.-E1change. jan2Oeod1w
A CoUGH, BLooD-SPITTING CONSUMPTION,
DEATH! This is the usual sequence. Avoid
II by curing the cough with HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUND AND TAR
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
ja20 d6t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

For price, design and quality of Hamburg
Edging, Fitzgerald claims the medal; also,
children's Wool listers for 81 each,-astonish
all. Hand-Knit Hoods to close at fearful low
prices, at Fitzgerald's, 534 Congress street. next
door to Blake's bakery
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

AMERICAN FLOUR is steadily supercedng all
other kinds in the great markets of Europe,
and our native millers are reaping a inst re-,
ward for the excellence of their goods, enabling
the holders of stock in such concerns as the
Miles Flour Milling Company" to be assured
OF permanent and highly profitable invest
ment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

+. o. BAILEY g. Co. sell at their rooms at 10
O'Clock this morning, a large lot of Furniture,
Books, etc., belonging to the estate of the late
DIR. Baston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

SCOTCH Caps, 75c, SIC. Merry, the halter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
M. G. PALMER
$50 Middle Street.
ian1 diff
CAUTION!

A Ii persons are cautioned against negotiating a
"A certificate tor twelve shares of the capital
stock Of The National Traders Bank of Portland"
No. 27S, issued December 9th, 1866 in favor Of
Charles Hall, trustee. The said shares were duly
transferred by him on the books of the Bank, Sep
tember 18th, 1877. 1t was represented that the
certificate was lost mislaid and wouli be surren-
dered II found. tits now of no value.
EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
January 81, 1881. jan2l d3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
Wanted.

A SMART, energetic young man that is reliable
"a and writes good hand. Address, Box 1908,
Portland, Maine. jan22 d3t*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

LARGE unlined Buffalo Robes, S.. Merry's.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

Semi.Anuual Statement of the Cumber-
land Bone Co.
Existing Capital-Amount of assessments paid
in, $4,000; Capital invested in Real Estate,
Fixtures and Machinery, Sis ,439; Debts due the
Co., and M'dse. on hand, 1928, 36b; Total Iiabil-
bilities of the Co., So 900. f. D. ELLIS, Treas
Cumberland IS. Portland, Jan. 81, 1881. Per-
sonally appeared before me this day Frederic D.
Ellis, and made oath that the above statement is
correct Before me, SETH L. LARRABeE,
jan26d3ts Justice of the Peace.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22
GRAY Fur Trimmings, BIC. Merry, halter.
WINTER Gloves, SOC, 75c, at Merry's halter

BLACK Fur Trimmings, s5c, at Merry's.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-22

Notice.
WHEREAS my wife, Eta f. Adjutant, has
w left my bed and board without Just cause;
all persons are hereby notified warned not to
trnst her on my account, as shall pay debts of
her contracting after this date,
ELIAS f. ADJUTANT.
Windham, Jan. 20, 1881. jan22d3t*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19

ZADKIEL's ALMANAC for 1882 has just been
published, and predicts all sorts OF pleasant and
unpleasant things for this country. Its editor,
Zadkiel Tao SEE. observes in the preface that
the spread of intelligent faith in planetary In
nuence will soon make everybody acknowledge
astrology and compel the press to cease
their abuse of its votaries. The predictions are
that in the latter part of February next great
excitement will prevail In New York. and
great coniagration will take place in that city.
An epidemic of diphtheria and smallpox threat
ems Washington for March. about the middle
of April Mars will transit the ascendant of the
vernal ingress at Washington, producing great
excitement in the states; the Presidents posi-
ton will he an unenviable one" The general
outlook for this country for some six months to
come is by no means unfavorahle. A financial
panic and the burning of theater are predicted
for New York; great excitement. much violence
and shocks of earthquakes are anticipated for
the country at large. Some great American
viii suffer degradation. But about August
next everything will be put in good shape again
by the benicent influence of Jupiter in CENT
nj Excellent crops and important measures of
reform in the direction of civil service, trade
and commerce may be expected for next
autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19
''BiEl Arp's'' View of Preachers.

/ like the preachers. They hold us back from
gong to extremes. They are the conservatives.
They are good citizens and set US good ex-
ample. They are the balance wheels of society.
the scotch to the wagon, the brakes to the
train, the pendulum to the clock. They are
like the Sabbath that gives us rest and peace
Ihey are to society what the judge is to the law.
love em all, and when they are blotted out,
which God forbid. want to 60 too. In sick
ness, in trouble. in affection, yea. in the last
asonies they are with us and comfort us, while
the busy world wags on. God bless the preachers
Of this land-the preachers Of every creed that
teaches love to our Creator and love and kind
ness to one another Nevertheless. sometimes
feel sorry for the preachers children, for the good
man is SO afraid he will do wrong he leans
the other way. 1t did me good the other dav
when saw one of EN- take his children to see
the circus procession. 1t was so kind and con-
siderate. If they can't let the little chaps see
the circus, do let 'em see the procession. By
and by. may be. they will get old enough to be
trusted within the canvas and see the pretty
horses in the ring and the men ride round. hear
the clown crack his jokes and laugh at him be-
cause he is such fool. / don't admire these
folks who are always laughing whether a
thing is funny or not. and never did like to
happened; but still it is better to laugh than be
crying. The world is not draped in mourning
The birds sing and the butterflies float around
IN the happy sunlight. At night the cricket
chirrups on the hearth and the katydid sings
his evening song; sweet flowers are blooming
everywhere, and Solomon in all his glory was
not arrayed like one of these. All nature is
happy except few snakes and hyenas. and I
dOntwant obe like them.-AHantd Constitution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19

the new moon hung In the sky, the sun was low IN
the west,
And my betrothed and In the church-yard paused
to rest
over;
The light winds wandered by, and robins chirped
from the nest
And lol In the meadow-sweet was the grave of a
little child,
With a crumbling stone at the feet and the fyy
running Wild
Tangled ivy and clover folding II over and over:
Close to my sweethearts feet was the little mound
up-ptled.
Stricken with nameless fears, she shrank and
chung TO me,
And her eyes were filled with tears for a sorrow 1
did not see:
Lightly the winds were blowing, softly her tears
were flowing
Tears for the unknown years and a sorrow that
was TO BET
~ B. Atdrich, tn Hdrpe7-s Magazine for December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-19

Our urchtn, Tom, ne'er or his feet,

Our urchtn, Tom, ne'er OF his feet,
One day his dinner could not eat;
HIS head ached so, he was so i'll,
Poor mothers heart with fear did NIL;
The doctor felt his hands and head.
And, looking wisely, he gravely said:
"Malar1a-'tS plainly seen;
Take daily, thrice, DextrO-Q u1nine !"
Said grandmamma: "That can't be sol
He has been smoking, Sir, knOWl |"
Our lady, Maud, at seventeen
As bright o girl as e'er was seen
One day turned languid, white and fraf1,
And roses red did strangely pale.
The doctor felt her pulse and said,
While wisely he did shake his head:
ssMalaria-'tis plainly seen;
Take daily, thrice, Dextro- Qufnfnel I"
Said grandmamma: ssThat can't be right
why my good sir, she danced all nfghti"
Our pride, our oldest, Harry dear,
One night did act so strange and queer
That mother, frightened, painting said:
ssRun for the dOctor-hen be dead!"
The doctor came and shook his head,
And, looking at him, grandly said:
<sMalaria-'tis plainly seen;
Take daily, thrice. Dextro-Q ufnine!"
"What stun Z" said grandmamma; 81 am thinking
That good for-nothing boys been drinktngl"