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The Red Cloud chief., 1882-01-05

DR.. Shidler has sold out his interest
in the Webster Co. Bank and returned
to York, Nebraska, where he will re-
sumo the practice of medicine. The
| doctor and his estimable wife, during
their short stay here, made many
warm friends who were sorry to see
them move away
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
New Poultry Association.

A new poultry association was recently
formed at South Paris under the name of the
Maine Poultry Breeders Association. All
fanciers and poultry breeders are invited TO
join. This society is to hold grand show
next season; it has been started thus early
that all may have an opportunity to raise and
exhibit. 1t is formed in such manner that
the society can pay all preliminary and other
expenses without drawing upon the members
individual pockets. 1t is hoped that all inter
ested in poultry will help the society by pur-
chasing membership tickets. Officers elected
were
President-G. NJ Twitchell, Fairfield.
Vice President-Prof Eel. HamliD, Orono.
Secretary-T. A. Heiskell, Bangor.
Asst. Secretary-A. l.. McFadden, Fairfield.
Treasurer-W. G. Duren, Bangor
Auditor-J. W. Dana, Portland
Directors-G. NJ Twitchell, Fairfield; j. w.
Dana, Portland; N. P. Haskell, New Glouces-
ter; f. Dwinal, Mechanic Falls; A. e. Shurt-
left, South Paris.
1t was voted to hold the first exhibition in
Waterville.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
District Preachers Meeting.

The Portland District Preachers Meeting
opened last evening at the Congress street NJ
E. church. Rev. E. T. Adams, of Biddeford,
preached The meeting to-day will open at 8
a. M, and after devotional exercises and per-
fecting the organization, the following dis
cussions will be held
sMinisters and the Press, Rev. A. McKeown
D. D. and Rev. Geo. ID. Lindsay: "The Extent
of Gospel Triumph Before the End OF the
World" Rev. Parker Jaques and Rev. b.
Freeman: "What Prominence should be given
to the Doctrine of Eternal Punishment in
Preaching" Rev. W. F. Berry and s. f.
Wetherhee: ssThe Nature of Human Proba-
ton and It's Limits" Rev. W. e. Corey and
Rev. w. w. Baldwin: ssOffiee and Work of
the Holy Spirit Rev. G.. D. Holmes and Rev.
r. NJ Woodbury.: Review of the Problem OF
Religious Progress Rev. John Collins and T.
p Whittier::ssAre Infants Morally Depraved," !"
Rev. e. S. Stackpole. NJ. A., and Rev. d Per-
nv. "Obstacles in the Way of Extensive Reyi-
vals," Rev. G. w. Bradlee and Rev. r. H.
Kimball: s.How to Make our Preaching more
Successful" Rev. D. w. LeLacheur and Rev.
j. B. Lapham.
Rev. M. G. Pendexter, of Cape Elizabeth
Depot, will preside in the evening,
There was large attendance last evening.
This afternoon, at 2 o'clock, there will be a
meeting of the Womans' Foreign Mission Soci-
atv
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
The Art Exhibition.

Mr.. EDITOR R:-To-day is the last day Of the
exhibition of the Art Clubat the gallery of Mr.
Cyrus F. Davis, and it is earnestly advised by
one who has enjoyed the pictures that those
who have not visited the exhibition should not
lose the opportunity of encouraging, by the
manifestation of interest, a work which
is pride to our city, and also of
helping the charity for which they labor. Per-
nit me to call attention to the works in scul-
ture. The head of Sarah Bernhardt, from
memory, but wonderfully strong and true, and
two bas reliefs, one of we'll known citizen.
The only adverse criticism to be made is that
the exhibits are too few from one possessing
talent and genius SO marked. There is cray
on portrait of lady who may we'll feel con-
tent with representation SO beautifully exc
cuted and SO true A boys head and wo-
mans on the right side of the entrance, studies
from life, remarkable for the qualities that
make artists, for this club is only amateur
am told. Space forbids the mention of all that
is worthy. I remember charcoal sketch of
cottage on Diamond Island, studies of drap-
cries, etchings so admirable that o veteran
might be glad to claim them; Rhododendrons
so delicate, SO strong and true as to make one
who loves the flower wish to own it. Do not
fail then to visit these pictures, and learn for
yourself how much has been left unsaid
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
MoNDAy.-J. H. Ferris VS.. James e. Angel.
Olive L. Ferris vs James e. Angel.
These are two actions brought by Ferris. the for
mer editor and part owner Of the Morning News
and his WIFE, TO recover damages for an assault and
battery committed upon them by Angel; Ferris
claims damages at $4,000, and his wife $1,000.
Ferris and his wife testified that as they were
walking down Temple street in the forenoon of
September 10 Angel stepped forward from crowd,
showed himself between them or pushed Mrs Ferris
one side slapped Ferris in the face and then struck
him in the eye with his fist. Mrs. Ferris was fright
ened and was confined to the house week or more
from prostration, while Ferris did not lose
any time, but was obliged to carry round black
eye for two weeks.
Angel admitted the assault upon Ferris, but
claimed that he did not push or touch Mrs Ferris;
that he was provoked by an article in the News OF
that morning rejecting upon him and wished to
talk with Ferris about it; that he told Ferris he
wanted to speak with him, whereupon Mrs Ferris
walked along some twenty feet and stopped; that
in the conversation Ferris told him, Angel that he
lied, and thereupon Angel struck him twice with
the fiat OF his hand.
copy of Angelrs testimony before the Court at the
January term, 1881, that he was worth $25OO in
diamonds, horses and carriages. That was objected
and Angel said he had lost it all since then
cept $500, which he had paid into this Court at
criminal terms as fines.
Decisions in both cases were reserved.
Looney-T 81: Haskell for pltfs.
Elliot King-I. w. Parker for deft.
A. H. Colcord VS.. Eugene G. Carl, r.. M. Springer
and j. H. Ferris, proprietors of the informing
News" Action to recover for 81 weeks and days
s17l.42 credits S84, leaving balance claimed to be
due S37.42. The S84 credit were made up by pay
ments varying In sums from ten cents to five dol
lars. Decision reserved.
/. w. Parker for plff. Looney for defs.
The fines collected at this term amount to $500
costs $161666, making total of $7436.86.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
The cut-under Hay Rack.

LEWISTON, Jan. 80, 1857.
Mr. EDITOR; There are parties who claim
to be agents of tho National Hay Rack Co.
travelling through the towns in this vicinity
collecting royalty on what they claim to be
patent hay rack. What I wish to say is, that
know of my own personal knowledge that
this kind Of rack was in common use in
Northern Vermont thirty-fve years ago at
least. wrote to Vermont making inquiries
about the matter, inclosing one of the National
Hay Rack Co. S notices, on which there is a cut
of the rack as claimed by them, and herewith
send you copy of the reply:
We, the undersigned, citizens of Bakers
field, county of Franklin, State of Vermont,
hereby certify that we have examined the cut
of the socalled patent hay rack, claimed by
the National Hay Rack Co. of Portland, Me-,
and find the same device to have been in COM
mon use in this vicinity for at least t5 enty-fve
years.
(Signed)
John A. Perkins, II. Brigham, l. Il. Dean, F.
W. Davis, Emerson Whelock, Henry Dean,
J. B. Maynard, S. s. Brigham, j. Boutell,
Bradley Brigham.
The names could have been extended to any
extent If you wish to make use of this you
are at full liberty to do SO.
OcTAYIUs POTTER, Lewiston, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
The Htna Life Insurance Co.

The Hartford, Conn.,, papers comment as
follows upon the Etnas annual statement:
The Courant says 1.-THE thirty-second re-
port of the Etna is the annual reminder ofth
continued success of this reliable life insur-
ance company, and the figures which the re-
port gives tell in plain terms the extent and
success of the years business. The expenses
of management were smaller than of any other
equally large company in the country. The
figures are made public by the Atna with par
donable pride, and show whata company con-
Quoted on sound business principles can do"
The Post says "For economy, integrity,
upright dealings with policy holders, and
solidity of investments the Etna Life stands
at the head of insurance organizations, now
doing business in the United States. IL is an
absolutely safe company to be insured in, and
its future will be one of constantly increasing
success and prosperity"
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31

Yesterday morning as gentleman was
driving by the Brewer House, in Stroudwater,
he saw flames issuing from the rear of the
mansion. He stopped his horse; pushed his
way into the house and found it all in blaze
in the rear from the cellar to the attic. He
helped out Mrs. Foss, the wife of the man who
occupied it, who was almost beside herself
with fright. The neghbors took hold and
worked with will getting out most of the
furniture. The great three storied house with
its large eli, barns and outbuildings, as well as
the great elm-trees in front of the mansion,
were laid fiat by the flames The house had
lately been sold by Mr.. Edward Gould, the
trader, to Mr.. Thomas Quinby Of Stroud
water for $4,000 but the papers, as we under
stand Mr. Gould, had not passed. There was
an insurance of $4,000 or $500 on the build
ing with Palmer, Dow & Andersons in the
Queen, and the payment of the insurance
will depend, we unde rstand, on whether the
sale of the house to Mr.. Quinby had actually
taken place. There was an insurance of $500
on the furniture with Charles Sparrow in the
Farragut Dirigo Hose Co. No. l. from
West End did good service but got to the fire
too late to extinguish it owing to the high
wind prevailing, and the headway the flames
were saved from the barns
The Brewer House was built by A. P. Frost
in the early pant of this century. A. 2. Frost
was tie son of Charles Frost and grandson OF
Hon. John Frost of Newcastle, N. FL. His
grandmother, Mrs. John Frost, was sister of
Sir William Pepperell. His great grand
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
Oeering.

DIR. Perkins has little boy sick with the
diphtheris.
A number of street lamps have been erected
at Deering Centre, much needed improve
ment.
Mr.. H. Q. Wheeler is erecting new house
opposite Presumpscot Park, and Mr.. Joseph
Hutchins is building stable and putting an
addition to his house.
The Methodist circle will hold fair in the
vestry of their new church early next month.
There will be select assembly at Lewis
Hall next Thursday evening. Grimmer's full
orchestra will furnish the music. There Will
be a large party go out from the city
Mr.. Mathew Davis lost a valuable horse on
Saturday with "pink eye."
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
William l.. How.

The following resolutions, in memory of the
late William Lord How, were adopted yester-
day by the Plymouth Sunday School. of which
the deceased was member:
Whereas, by mysterious decree of Provi-
dence, onr Heavenly Father has seen fit to
remove from us by sudden death our well-be-
loved brother, William L. How; therefore
ResolUed, That we tender as members of
Plymouth Sabbath School to all his sorrowing
friends, our sincere regret and sympathy at
their great loss, in one so promising in his
early manhood one who was not only well pre-
pared for death but was SO well-ftted for a life
of usefulness.
Resogued, That while we bow with humble
submission to the inscrutable DEGREES OF Di-
vine Providence, we will trust the impressio Is
made upon our minds by this event will adj
monish us to be like him in readiness at the
call of our master to depart in peace
B. M. EDWARDS,
w. o. Fox, }Committee.
N G. CUMMINGS,
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
Personal.

Mr.. George f. Foster and wife arrived home
from Green Cove Springs, Fla, on the Satur-
day evening train.
Royal, Villains, who died in brooklyn recent
", was an old Portland citizen who built and
ran the distillery before he sold it toiMr. True.
He was one of the three petitioners in regard
to the city agency which caused the Dow riots.
The other signers were Joshua Staples, who
alone survives, and Alvah Dyer.
Chestnut street church was packed last night
on the occasion of the wedding Of Mr.. George
Smith and Miss Alice Virginia Drinkwater.
Rev. DIR. McKeown performed the ceremony.
The bride was dressed in garnet silk walking
dress, white hat and Bernhardt gloves, and
looked charmingly. Mrs. tGosse, the organist
played the wedding march.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
Brief Jottings.

The Veteran Association Odd Fellows will
make a social visit to Beacon Lodge tonight
The usual temperance meeting will be held
at the Gospel Mission tonight, at 73o. Good
speaking and singing may be expected. All
are invited.
Postal cards spoiled in directing will be re-
deemed at the post Office to-day and tomorrow
but not later.
Mr.. J. w. Wagg, the efficient roadmaster Of
the Maine Central was recently presented by
the employees of the road, with Rogers group
OF statuary, "The Checker Players" and an
ebony stand trimmed with plush.
Cold wind yesterday. Mercury 50 at sun
rise, '30o at noon, 25o at sunset; wind north
west.
1t is reported that after the Maine Central
car and machine shops are removed here the
company will erect handsome station at the
West End, and that the Congress street horse
cars will run to Libby Town.
To show the efficiency of this lighthouse
district we may say that Wednesday at p. m.
news arrived here of the loss of the buoy at
Monhegan. Ats o'clock the next morning
the Iris left here with new buoy, put it in
pOSltlOu3 SSCuEcQ Oh0 buOJ anu iCbulAOu w
Portland, all within twenty-four hours.5
Sons OF Oxford county as originally consti-
tuted, residents of Portland and vicinity, in
favor of a reunion are requested to meet at the
room of the Common Council on Wednesday
next, at p. M, and arrange therefor.
The Advent Sunday school, Sunday, pre-
sented Mr.. Joseph III. Wish, Sr., the superin
tendent, with an elegantly bound Bible.
Saturday afternoon as Mr.. Eben Singer was
riding near Schwartz's stable on Main street,
on load of wood, his horse started and run
ming between fence and tree, front of Chase's
house, iammed Mr.. SIS foot very badly.
The Maine Electric Light and Power Com
pany is putting its machinery into Noyes'
steam rooms, back of Exchange street. The
machinery, which is of Weston's patent, con-
sists at present of an engine and two dynamos.
Each of the latter has capacity for ten lights,
making twenty lights in all.
officer Joseph Rice, who has been very i'll
the past fortnight with bronchitis, is now
thought by his attending physician to be some
what better.
Several of the workmen employed at the
Maine Central workshop a. Watervile, were
at the West End, Saturday, looking over the
location for their future quarters. They
seemed to be well pleased.
There was considerable racing on Congress
street last evening.
Officer l.. A Sterling arrested James Coffee
for cutting mans scow to pieces for frewood
yesterday.
There was a smash-up on Congress street last
night A sleigh belonging to man named
Tarbox was badly broken.
The Cadets voted last night to go to Gar
diner.
The High School Cadets will give grand
ball February 21st, as noticed elsewhere.
The schooner Martha d. McClain and
schooner Vandalia arrived to-day from off
shore with small fares of haddock and cod and
will stock about 5000 each.
Thirteen salamanders were in full blast in
the new Lancaster Hall block last night. Pass
ers by thought the block was on fire and noti-
fed steamer No. /.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
George a. Gay & Co

Messrs. George A. Gay & Co. have succeed
ed to f. A. Ross & Co. in the dry goods bust
ness at corner of Brown and Congress streets.
The firm has purchased the entire stock of the
old concern and has added large lire of nov
elites, all in the best style. They intend to
keep as attractive a store as any in the city,
and can do so by the uusual facilities they pos
sess for purchasing goods. Some splendid bar
gains will be offered by them. They will open
their new store February 1st.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
preple Council. No. 1914, American LIE

gion of Honor.
The first death occurring in this body was
that of Companion Davis A. Sibley, charter
member, who died in Franklin, Hancock coun-
ty, Nov. 18th last. Owing TO the isolated posi-
ton of the town proof of death did not reach
the Supreme officers till Dec. 18th following,
and sixty days are allowed for payment, but
with his customary promptness the Supreme
Commander sent drafts for the $4,000 due on
benefit certificate Jan. 28th inst.
The total amount expended by the deceased
companion for above $1,000 was $17.S4.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
JUDGE WEBB.
The Dinner correspondence.

The following is the correspondence that
passed between Judge Webb and the Cumber-
land Bar committee in reference to the dinner
rendered him and declined:
To the Hon. Nathan Webb:
The undersigned, a committee appointed at
a special meeting of the Bar of the County of
Cumberland, held on the 20th day of January
current, have the honor, in behalf OF the bar, to
tender you public dinner upon your retire
ment from practice among them in con-
sequence of your elevation to the bench OF the
United States District Court for the District
of Maine, as testimonial of their apprecia-
ton of your eminent services at the bar OF
this State, end as token of their personal
respect and esteem; and the committee will
await your convenience in regard to the time
of the dinner.
We are, sir, with great respect, your friends
and servants,
G. w. GODDARD,
NATHAN CLEAvEs,
BYRON ID. VERRILL,
JAMES ID. FEssENDEN,
HANNO w. GAGE.
Portland, Jan. %, 1882.
To Hon. Chds. W. Goddard, Hon. Nathan
Cleaves, Byron D. YerriH, Esq, James d.
Fessendea, Esq, and Ha7s1lo w. Gage, Esq,
committee of the Bar of Cumberland county.
Gentlemen:-I am deeply sensible Of the
honor of the tender to me, of public dinner
by the Bar of Cumberland county, upon my
withdrawal from practice to enter upon judi
clal duties On the favorable opinions and
friendly esteem of no portion OF the pubic 90
/ place higher value than on those OF my llfe-
long associates in professional labors, whose
unsolicited efforts for my selection TO occupy
the position of the judge of the District court,
1 cannot too highly appreciate. with much
satisfaction, can say, there does not, to my
knowledge, exist any unkind feeling between
any gentleman Of the bar and myself; and II
only my friendly relations with them were to
be considered should find it difficult to de-
cline their tender. But my tastes and my
Judgment are averse to its acceptance, and
most respectfully decline it.
L cannot forget the recent sad event that has
made possible my promotion to the position to
which | have been appointed, and shrink
from everything that may have the appearance
of rejoicing under such circumstances: More.
over. with all the partiality my professional
brethren have manifested towards me, it be-
comes me to remember that L approach duties
and responsibilities in which am yet untried,
and to enter upon them quietly and simply.
Please assure the gentlemen OF the bar
whom YOU represent, of my grateful recogni-
tinn of their compliment and friendship.
shall hone that our intercourse in the future,
under our new relations, will only deepen and
strengthen the good will that has hitherto pre-
vailed, in which hope / am confirmed by
knowledge of the learning, ability and up
rightness of the lawyers of Maine
For the courteous and hatterlng manner IN
which, you, gentlemen of the committee, have
communicated the action of tho bar, accept
nv warmest thanks.
With great respect, your friend and servant,
NATHAN WEBB
Portland. Jan, 27, 1882
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
Forest City Refinery

The annual election of the Forest City Sugar
Refining Company was held yesterday and the
following officers elected
President H. j. Libby.
Treasurer and Business Manager-George 5.
Hunt.
Clerk-George o. X. Cram.
Directors-H. j. Libby, 7. G. Hcrsey, James
Hopkins Smith, Edmund Phinney, George s.
Hunt.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
A Kind offer.

Mr.. EDIToR:-After visiting the fine collec-
tionof paintings, studies, &C., BY the different
lady amateur artists of Portland now ON exhi-
bition at Davis art rooms, am certainly de-
sirous of contributing what may be able, first
by encouraging the Art Club from the be-
ginning, and also in aid Of that most worthy
charity for which this exhibition was institut-
ed. I will, therefore, through your columns
say to the ladies of the club that it will afford
me great pleasure to add two of Champney' s
best paintings some time on Thursday The
largest one, % 36 canvas, taken from Pros
pect Highlands Fryeburg: the other, an au-
tumn sceneson ARTISTS Brook" North Con-
way. We, therefore, hope that the club will
find il convenient to continue their exhibition
through this week. ii. W. RIPLEY.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
THE VICTIMS.
Lisbon Falls.

The wife of Mr.. David Dearnly Of Lisbon
Falls attempted to commit suicide by taking
poison, but fearing she had not taken enough
she hung herself. Her husband discovered
her in time however to save her from death.
Domestic troubles is said to be the cause.
Mr.. Sylvanus Small of Lisbon Falls, a wor-
thy citizen, died very suddenly OF pneumonia
on Sunday evening, after only ten days sick
uacc p
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31

THE twenty second annual statement of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society appears to-
day. This shows its assets to be over $44, ,o0o,-
600, its surplus nearly $1O,0OO,0Oo, its income
$10,OOO00O, and its new assurance over $46,-
100000. 1t has on its books $2oo,000,0 600 of as
surance
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31

The Commercial says that ice cutting on the
Penobscot is going on briskly. The total cat
will be from $4,000 to 100000 tons. There are
about 65 900 tons on hand from last year.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
NOTICE..

A LII PERSONS having bills or accounts against
N the town of Deering will please present the
same to DANIEL D. CHENEKY, Treasurer, for
PAYMENT on or before FEBRUARY 20th 1882.
GEORGE LIBBY,
iau3l feb2O For Selectmen of Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
Telephone Notice.

yEyHE next supplement to the Telephone list of
subscribers will be issued on February Sd. New
names received previous to that date will appear on
PORTLAND TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.
JAN 31st, 1882. Jan3l dot
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SPECIAL MEETING

ErnnkfIn ENt6usEON SIEVBf uHHHKNS CUs
A SPECIAL MEETING of the stock holders of
"A the Franklin Extension Silver Mining Co.,
will be held at the office Of the Secretary No. 93 Ex
Of February, A. d. 1882, to act upon the following
articles: -
To determine whether the stockholders will
vote to sell the whole any part of the property of
the corporation and to take such measures as may
be necessary therefor.
2. TO take such action as may be deemed best
company and the abandonment of its organization.
Bv order of the Board of Directors,
ARDON W. COOMBS, Secretary:
ionoI dtd
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
Time Tries All.

Sc it does in cases of dyspepsia, indigestion,
constipation, kidney and liver complaints,
biliousness, etc., BURDocK BLOOD BITTER,
have been proved by many trial to be relia-
BILE cure. Price $1.00, trial size 10 cents.
The Portland daily press., 1882-01-31
IN GENERAL,

An organization of 'sThe Sons and Daugh-
ters of Maine'' resident in Worcester, Mass,
was formed there Jan. Goth, with every county
represented and over 200 members, which is a
larger membership than in either of the or
ganizatioDs from other states.