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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-29
The Rev. Orville Dew

The Rev. Orville Dewey, D. D., a.
well known Unitarian clergyman, died on the
list at sheffield, Mass, at the age of eighty
eight years. DR.. Dewey was born March Is.
1894, and served for forty two years in the min
.IIssttry retiring in 1862 to devote himself to
Literary pursuits lie was graduated at VIII
liam College in 1874 and studied theology at
Andoyer from l8l6to 1919. Soon after gradua.
ton he became DR.. Channings assistant In
1879 he became pastor Of the Unitarian church
in New Bedford, Mass, and was there for ten
years. In 1885 he came to the Second Uni
tartan church in this city. III health led him
to 80 to Europe in 1S42. He was absent two
years. His sickness compelled him to resign
his pastorate in lS4S and retire to his farm in
Sheffield. There he prepared two courses Of
lectures for the Lowell Institute in Boston
From 1858 to 1862 he was pastor of the new
South church in Boston. Since then he has
lived on the Sheffield farm and engaged in
literary work He was frequent contribute
to the North american Reric,g. Among his
published works are, Letters on Reviyals
Discusses on Human Natures and ON Com
merce and Business
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-29

CHEERING NEWS comes from the Cey-
lon Mission american Board) at Jaime.
The Rev. R. G. Hastings writes to the
Missionary Herald that a marked work
OF grace commenced among the students
OF the college in connection with the
Week OF Prayer. 1t was observed that
during the week all the students attend
ed the meetings, but they gave no sign
of the feeling which prevailed among
them. On Monday, January 10th, Mr..
Hastings wrote Yesterday the ice
seemed broken. At the morning prayer
meeting several Christians confessed their
shortcomings and asked for prayers. In
the evening many asked for prayers, and
several declared their purpose to live
hencetorth for Christ" The news from
the college awakens great hopes. Jaffna
is in some good degree evangelised, and
many have been looking for a revival
such as shall Christianise the whole re-
gion.
Similar tidings come from Constantine
pie. Mr.. Hitchcock reports that the
meetings in Vicarga are the best he has
ever seen, and that the people crowd the
largest audience rooms that can be found.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-29

The FRIENDS of the Sabbath in all
Christian lands are invited to participate
in the Fourth General Union for PRAYER
for the entire Sanctifcation of the Sab
bath Day" This concert of prayer is to
be continued from the 9th till the 10th
of April. Members of the committee of
the Prayer Union extending this invita-
ton reside in Scotland, England, Berlin,
Christiania, Magdeburg, st. Petersburgh,
Florence, Beyrout, Constantinople, Ath-
ems, Geneva, the United States, and else
where. The following subjects for prayer
are suggested:
l. That the advantages of ope day of rest in
seven may be duly and gratefully appreciated
by all classes OF society.
z. That rulers and others in high places NAV
set an example of Sabbath observance to the ma
tions which they govern
3. That all engaged in Post Office labor NAV
soon have the same rest as is enioyed in the
General Post-otfice, London
4. That the Spirit of God may be largely
poured out on the ministers of the gospel. that
they may be faithful in proclaiming the truth,
and may be the means of drawing the people
from habits Of Sabbath dissertation, and from
every way OF sin, into the way of life.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-29

THE RECORD Of the mission of the North
ern Presbyterian Church at Sidon (the
ancient city Of that nance is very encour-
aging. There are now 1850 children in
the Protestant schools The % schools
have now an average membership Of 67.
During the year (188D SO persons were
added to the church on profession Of their
faith.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-29

HENRY WADswoRTH LoNGFELLow,
the eminent American poet, died at his
residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts,,
on the Oath Of March The press of
Great Britain, as well as Of America, has
expressed the deep sorrow felt by the
English-speaking people at the loss of
this loved and honored writer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-29

90 The Pope expects to purchase for the
vatican the largest topaz in the world, which
weighs seven pounds, and upon which famous
lapidaries Of Naples have been working since
1889 fifty years ago. 1t has carved upon it
representations Of Jesus at the Last Supper. r.
this the way Peters Pence is invested2
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We SEE it stated that the Episcopa-
ians in the city of Mexico have mag
nifcent cathedral valued at $25O,OOO.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18

THE CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE. by stick
ing to its old-fashioned sound principles OF do
ing business this company is enabled to report
another year of great prosperity. In 1881 the
Connecticut Mutual raised its gross assets to
$50 ,258, 900, increasing its actual investments
nearly 81, O00,0O paid to policy holders more
than $4,000, 900, of which almost $4, 600 900 went
for death claims and endowments, and has clear
surplus OF $33S7 ,572 over all liabilities as de-
termined by the severest criterion of solvency.
Its great agency business was SO carefully man
aged that the years operations were entirely
closed, leaving no premiums in course of col
lection. This company has no secret or patent
way of attaining these remarkable results. Its
methods are those adopted by every successful
business man in the conduct of his own affairs
the application Of common sense and common
honesty to life insurance. The Connecticut
Mutual does not join in the scramble for new
risks at any price. By its example it does not
encourage men to drop their policies after the
first year and go from one company to another
as long as they can pass medical examination.
1t prefers to insure only those persons who are
likely to remain on its books at rates that will
relatively maintain its past standard of securi-
and low actual cost. Its constant aim is to
promote the interests of its members. The
company's operations mot given in the yearly
statement) extending over period of thirty
six years have achieved the following broad
results: A premium income of $123, 794, 082.-
As; for interest. rent and balance of profit and
loss $38, 779, 1859 60; gross income of $161. 1884,
O82. 90, of which not less than sos 649, 598 has
been already returned to policy holders.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
Dick.

Thel. Merchants Express of Lewiston has
popular dog, named "Dick," which has strong
ly marked proclivities and an interesting bio
graphy. Dicks original owner was Port
land man to whom he seemed strongly attach
ed. But one rainy day Dick came into the
store, wet and muddy and shook himself
His owner kicked him out. After that day
Dick refused to recognize his oil master, ex-
cept by snarl and show of his teeth. The
dog made his home at the Eastern Express
office in Portland, for year, but took a milf
and went over to the Canadian Express office.
After remaining there a short time, Dick be-
came offended and attached himself to the
Merchants Express. During all this time,
Dick was accustomed to make an occasional
railroad trip, going to Canada or to Maine
towns for brief visits, and always managing to
keep fat One morning, Merchants Ex-
press crate was opened in Lewiston and out
jumped Dick He has now made Lewiston
his home for several months. He is good
dog, and sticks closely to his express team.
He won't go inside railroad station for feaI
| he might be sent back to Portland, and always
| jumps from the teams when they go into the
! yard. On account of his extensive travels
Dick has large acquaintance along the line Of
the Grand Trunk railway, and is regarded one
| of the veterans of the express service.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
A New Gas Engine.

At the store of Chas E. Jose & Co., corner
of Congress and Preble streets, may be seen a
novel engine, which requires neither boiler,
consumption of fuel, nor care of engineer, and
yet does its work of running the large freight
elevator of the house in most satisfactory
manner. 1t consists of an engine, not unlike,
in size and appearance,-an ordinary, Small
horizontal, steam engine, with slide valves SO
arranged as to admit due proportions OF gas
and air into its cylinder at the same time,
which is instantly ignited by small gas jet,
igenniously arranged for the purpose, causing
an explosion, which drives the piston on its
way. Another valve Immediately opens, re-
lieving the cylinder of the force of the explo-
sion. The piston returns to its original posi-
ton, when the operation is repeated, making
1870 revolutions per minute. This engine,
which is a German invention, we understand,
although not before in use in this city or State,
is largely used in Boston, New York and Phil
adelphia, and the West, and is admirably
adaptedto any and all kinds of work where from
one to fifteen horse power is required. 1t is most
economical, consuming only twenty-one feet OF
gas per horse power per hour, is always ready,
can be started at any time by the application
of match. and is perfectly reliable in every
Wav.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
1isa saving statinns


The Cox bill to promote the efficiency OF the
life saving service, reported fayorably from
the House committee on commerce Thursday
provides, among other things, for the establish
ment of additional life saving stations on the
Atlantic coast, as follows: One at or near
Damaris Cove Island, Maine; one at or near
Hunnewell,s Beach; ono at or near the en-
trance to Portland Harbor; one at or near the
entrance of Portsmouth Harbor, N. H.; one on
Cape Ann, Mass; one between Cohasset and
Scituate harbors, Mass; one at or near Wood
End and one in the vicinity of Peaked Hill
Bars, Cape Cod, Mass; two in the neighbcr-
hood of Nantucket and adjacent islands OF
Massachusetts. 1t provides that hereafter all
district superintendents Of life saving stations
shall be discussing officers and paymasters Tor
their respective districts, and fixes the COM
pensation of these superintendents in the At
Iantic coast districts as follows: For the first
district, embracing the coasts of Maine and
New Hampshire, $500 per annum; for the
second district embracing the coast of Massa-
chusetts, $4,000 per annum. 1t limits the
compensation of keepers Of life saving stations
to $500 per annum, and provides for the con-
ferring OF decorations for acts of bravery In
the saving of human life.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
Lectures

We wish to call attention to the popular
First Baptist church by young men of our own
city. From what We know of the lecturers we
can safely promise that each one who attends
will feel repaid for going, while the object for
which these lectures have been arranged is a
most deserving one. William H. Looney, Esq,
who is to give the first lecture OF the course on
Monday evening next, is an attractive speaker,
and well known to many of our citizens. Mr..
Homer A. Norris is comparative stranger
among us, and this will give many an excel
lent opportunity to hear him, as he is to pre-
side at the organ for a half hour previous to
the lecture.
Hon. w. L. Putnam lectured on the law Of
corporations before the Law Students Club
last evening.
james P. Baxter, Esq, delivered his lecture
on "Louisburg" in the vestry of ST. Stephens
church Thursday evening. There were also
musical exercises, consisting of songs by Mr..
Chase, of the Free street choir, Mrs f. E
Boothby and others. A supper was served
during the evening.
It seems that the short course Of lectures BY
Rev. DIR. Rolbrook, at the West Congregation
al church, ought not to pass unnoticed. The,
attracted good audiences, the last being the
largest of all. The subject was California,
and it was listened to with the deepest atten
ten. 1t has been suggested that he should
give another at some convenient time, on thu
far-famed Yo Semitic Valley, the mammoth
trees, and other natural curiosities of thu
Golden State with which he is personally ia
miliar, and it is hoped he will do SO.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
Democratic State Committee.

The Democratic ST ate Committee met at the
Augusta House, Augusta, Thursday evening
Every county, except Arcostook, was repre-
sented. Joseph Martin of Camden, chairman
Of the committee, resigned that position, and
Edward Stone of Biddeford, was elected to his
place. s. R. Lyman ssnt in his resignation as
member of committee from Cumberland coun-
ty, on account OF i'll health, and Charles FL.
Chase was elected in his place. Dana Golf OF
Auburn, was chosen member of the committee
from Androscoggin, in place of Judge Nahum
Morrill,, resigned, some time ago. There was a
full interchange OF opinion, number of prom
inent Democrats, besides the committee, being
uresent. Routine matters of business were
disposed of, and the committee adjourned to
meet at the same place on the 9th of April
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
Mr.. Cross's Mental Condition.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I fear that the report OF the
case in court-Francis A. Gross VS.. Benjamin
True-will leave an impression on the minds OF
the readers of the PRESS that the complainant
is insane. That Mr.. Cross did not make very
brilliant appearance as an advocate, I can read
lily understand, but that he is an insane man l
do not for q moment believe. do not pretend
to be an expert in cases of insanity, but posi-
bly, my long acquaintance with him in former
years. and more particularly for the last six OF
seven, qualities me to be as good judge OF his
past and present mental condition as those
who, upon the stand, were SO ready to cast sus-
picion upon his character in this respect. l
have observed his conduct and conversation
under various conditions and circumstances,
since it has been alleged that he was insane,
but 1 have never detected an act or remark
that was inconsistent with perfect sanity.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
PERSONAL.


Mr.. Hugh Allan, son of Sir Hugh Allan, OF
the Allan line, who was master of pack OF
hounds in Canada, is establishing pack in
Boston. Over sixty well known Boston gem
tlemen have signed the paper for the forma-
ton of hunt club, and sof these twenty-five
will hunt in scarlet coats. white knee-breeches
and top bosts. They will have professional
English huntsman.
Mr.. G. s. Roberts. for several years travel
ling salesman from this city, died Thursday
morning at the home of his father, b. M. Rob
erts, ESQ.,, Stockton, Me. Mr. Roberts possess
cd many excellent qualities of heart and mind
and bis genial, generous nature won for him
hosts of friends, who will mourn his early DEATH
and whose warmest sympathies will go out
70 the bereaved family in this sorrowful hour.
Senator Frye has sent Mrs. Quimby, widow
Of the guide, Jack Quimby of Phillips, S1oo
sincs the decease of her husband.
F. Wilson Rogers, of the City Guards Of
Hartford, Secretary of the Rogers Manufactur-
ing Company, is in the city.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
BOUND FOR PORTLAND,
a schooner's Peril in Boston Bay.

The three-masted schooner Zaccheus Sher-
man, of Taunton, Capt. Alexander Burt, with
crew of nine mon, which arrived at Fall
River on Wednesday, had an experience and
escape from loss that was little short of won
derful
She was bound, says the News, from Balti-
more for Portland with coal and when %
miles from Cape Cod, Saturday, Feb. 4. took
the ''great snow storm and attempted to run
by Cape Ann. Fearing that he could not clear
the cape in the storm the captain wore ship
and stood into Boston Bay. About l o'clock
Sunday morning the vessel lost all her sails,
one after the other, and lay until that night at
the mercy of wind and and sea. About p.
m. Sunday it was discovered that the vessel
was half full OF water with the sea breaking
over her SO that it was impossible to stand at
the pumps The wind changing to north and
northwest. she ran off before it so as to try and
the leak was gaining rapidly. AT that time
the deck was level with the sea, and all on a
board were fearful that each roll would be her
last. The boat had been carried away Sunday
morning, and if the schooner sank it was death
in few minutes for all hands. The mate
went below and reported leak through the
side 'about as big as mans hand" Capt
Burt investi, ated it, and found large stream
of water, which he thought must be through a
seam. He thought he might find the seam
with knife, through the water on deck, and,
while making the attempt, the vessel rolled
heavily to the windward, and he saw, in the
moonlight, what was causing the trouble. The
schooner has two pipes, one on each side, for
bilge pumps, covered with brass plates. By
some means one of the plates was broken and
lost overheard, leaving three-inch hole for
the water to run directly into the shold of the
vessel. 1t is needless to say that coats or any
thing else handy were instantly used to stop
that leak, and the apparently doomed men at
once took new courage. 1t was Monday morn
ing, at o'clock, when the leak was discovered
and at daylight the crew had gained eighteen
inches on the water and were saved. From
that time until she arrived in the bay, eight
days, she rolled in the sea with two-reefed
spanker, flying jib, and few light sails.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY,

BEFORE JUDGE bONNE1s
FRIDAy-Edgar L. SWEET VS.. William f. Pote.
Replevin of an express wagon valued at 500. The
defendant kept fish market on Munjoy Hill, and
the plaintiff bought an interest in the firm, as he
says, for $50; that he had the wagon built and
Maid for it himself but cid not turn it in to the
partnership that he did loan it to the firm and it
was used py them while in business. The defendant
claimed that the wagon was part of the partne
Sd D assets, and such he turned it over to S. l..
Carleton TO pay bill of SIS due Carleton for rent
ef the rsh Market that Carleton afterwards loaned
IL him. and that he was only the bailee OF Carle-
ton.
The plaintiff introduced several witnesses who
testified that the defendant told them during the
continuance of the partnership that the wagon was
the property OF SWEET and not the property OF the
nrn The verdict was for the plaintiff damages
assessed at one dollar.
N. A. Floyd for pltf.
Hadlock Carleton for deft.
Frank s. Tucker vs. W. Jerris Action to re-
cover damages for an alleged false arrest The
plaintiff claims that he was arrested on ,capias
writ containing declaration in assumpsit when he
had no intention or notn of leaving the State and
elaine that the defendant had no reason to believe
that he had. On trial.
Moultod for plff. t. 81. Haskell for deft.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
Buckwheat Cakes.


Science has even revolutionized the method
of making buckwheat cakes. The old way, set
ting to raise over night, souring, fermenting,
decomposing and destroying the nutrient part
of the flour, carbonic acid gas was produced
and the cakes made light But well-founded
suspicion has always existed that buckwheat
cakes made in this manner are unwholesome
and indigestible, because the chemical action
that takes place 80 alters the flour from its
original character that the souring or decom-
Posing process continues in the stomach and
gives rise to dyspepsia and kindred troubles.
The new way does away with all decompos-
ing, all fermenting or souring, and places upon
our tables smoking not buckwheats in less than
IS minutes The leavening element Of the new
process, which is the "Royal Baking Powder"
being mixed with the flour and moisture add
ed, evolves the leavening gas, and in no way
changes the dough from its original sweet and
nutritious condition
In point of healthfulness it is positive fact
that buckwheat and griddle cakes made in
this way with the "Royap' powder are very
healthy, and can be eaten With impunity by
dyspeptics and invalids without discomfort
VtrIous preparations and mixtures have bee
put on the market from time to time to take
the place Of the Royal Baking Powder" such
as ''self-raising' or "griddle cake" fours, but
analysis shows many of them to be made from
.unwholsome substitutes and strong acids
which have corroding effect on the mem
branes of the stomach. 1t is much safer for all
consumers to purchase flour themselves that
they know to be good and reliable, and add the
baking powder at a considerable saving, than
to purchase any of the so-called "self-raising"
aours, which are usually compounds of the
vilest nature, containing alum and phosphates.
1t is stated that threefourths of the "self-rais-
ing buckwheat'' sold in the maket is nothing
more that "middlings," or the dark-colored
sftings and impurities which form the refuse
in the manufacture of the higher grades of
flour.
The following is good recipe and most
economical:
Quick Buckwheat Cakes.-To one pint Of
buckwheat flour, while dry, add two heaping
teaspoonfuls ROYAL BAKING POWDER, a tea
Spoonful salt, one scant tablespoonful brown
sugar or New Orleans molasses to make them
brown, mix we'll together. and when ready TO
bake add one pint cold water or sufficient to
form batter. stir but little, aud bake immedi-
ately on hot griddle.
As pure buckwheat is very rich, some prefer
little -four and Indian meal added, and the
recipe given below will be found an excellent
one.
One pint pure buckwheat, one-quarter pint
each Indian and wheat flour, three heapiDg
teaspoonfuls Royal Baking Powder, one and a
half teaspoonful salt, one tablespoonful brown
sugar mixing as directed in the recipe first
named.
Remember always to mix the baking
powder with the flour dry.
The Portland daily press., 1882-02-18
Poland.

A large party Of about sixty from Mechanic
Falls, came over to Poland Wednesday even
ing, and took supper at the Highland Spring
House. They afterwards went to the Town
Hall, danced and had jolly time.
Mr.. W. T. Barton is building steamboat,
which will, during the coming summer, run
between Poland Corner and the Kicker House,
ON the Little Androscoggin.
Mr.. John Briggs is saving large Quantities
of timber in his steam mill. Some days he
runs eleven or twelve thousand feet
All the ice for the village has been secured.
Thursday evening the Lyceum commenced
in the village school house. The readings,
discussion and paper were excellent.
Mr.. Oscar Keith, a tenn perance traveller, de-
ivered lecture on temperance in the Union
church on Wednesday. There is some public
demonstration in Poland nearly every night
this winter. II.