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The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

The official Base Ball Guide has just come
to hand from the publishers, Messrs. A. u.
Spalding & Bros. of Chicago. In his review
of the League season of 1881. Mr.. Spalding
says that the general play of the clubs showed
a decided step toward perfection, especially IN
the arts of pitching and catching, and also
raised the first baseman's position to an im-
portance which it has never before held. The
tendency to hit to right field has had much
to do in this regard. Batting has not, how
ever, improved in the same ratio as base-run-
ming and other departments of the game,
neither legislation nor the adoption OF the
lively ball having produced the result aimed
at. Flat bats Mr.. Spalding declares have been
proved impracticable. Better base-running,
he predicts, will result from the appeal OF the
rule allowing players to be put out in return
ing to bases run on foul bounds.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Children's Ball.


Mr.. Gilbert's dancing school exhibition was
given at City Hall Saturday afternoon, and,
as is always the case, the parents, friends and
public occupied every inch of space. There
were seventy couples on the floor and, owing to
the large number of dancers, they were rather
crowded for room The spectacle was charm
ing. There was more than the usual number
of little tots and they were inexpressibly cum
ming. All were elegantly costumed and the
ability Of Mr. Gilbert as a teacher was again
emphasized by the grsce OF his pupils and their
attention to time. One of the dances was
omitted owing to the length Of the programme.
The numbers which received the greatest ap.
plause were La Petite, by eight very young
misses, the Morris dance, by sixteen masters
and misses, the Tarlstan dance, by sixteen
misses, and the Lone Fishermen, by Harry
King. =
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
The Marine Railway.

Matters around the marine railway at Cape
Elizabeth appear to be somewhat mixed up
just now. 1t seems that at the last election of
the company, Capt. G. II. Chase (the Tabula-
tor) was superseded by Daniel Chase, of Chase
Brothers, as president. This course has pro-
voked the ire of the great man, and he has
now forbidden the company to use the railway,
eve going SO far as to write threatening
letter to the engineer in charge, warning him
not to sire up" under any consideration. In
spite of this, however, the railway was used,
and a vessel hauled on to it yesterday morning
by direction of prominent lawyer 'of this
city. Yesterday, it is said, Capt. Chase, heard
the railway was in use, and visited the Cape in
a towering rage, and is going to make matters
hot; says the vessel is on but she shall not
come off. Evidently the Captain doesn't like
the "counting out" business. Chickens come
home to roost, you know.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Deering.

The Unity Club Of Stevens Plains spent
most enjoyable evening on Friday last at the
home of Mrs Record. Quite number were
present and the time was employed in making
the "Longfellow evening" very pleasant. Sew
oval Of the poets best productions were
read, A very pretty programme, ornamented
bv pictures, very nicely done BY Miss Record,
Secretary Of the club, was much admired A
nicture Of Mr.. Kimball's of the spot where
1.-THE dead captains lay in their graves oer-
looking the tranquil bay" also gave much in
terest To the occasion. After the exercises
conversation upon the life and goodness of the
poet was carried on. Many pleasing and
touching incidents were related. Much pleas
ure was experienced by all present. II is to be.
hoped that this evening may Dc followed Dy
Others among the American poets, both living
and dead ".
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03


A little son of Samuel Ell. Davis accidentally
chopped two of his toes nearly Off. DR.. Spear
was called, who dressed the wounds, and we
are glad to learn the little fellow is doing fine
ly.
Through the exertions Of Stanwood 7. Soule
OF Portland, lodge of Knights of Pythias
will be organized here Wednesday evening
next. April 9TH, with AZ charter members.
The following a,e the names of the parish
officers elected for the ensuing year:
Congregational Parish-Everard Ross, mod
orator; James H. Banks clerk; VIM. A Da-
Wis, Josiah P. Merrill, Robert s. Soule, assess
ors; James 81. Banks, treasurer.
Baptist Parish-Harlan p. Dennison, moder-
atorr W. A. Mitchell, clerk; III. B. Means,
treasurer and collector; H. p. Dennison, y ames
e. Frank, assessors; III. B. Means, Charles
Cushing r. s.. s. Randall, Chas. A. Littlefeld,
John G. Pierce, III. P. Dennison and w. A.
Mitchell, trustees of fund.
The Durham brass band, assisted by the dra-
matte club of that place, and also by Mrs Ada
Cary Sturgis, sister of Annie Louise Cary,
gave an entertainment at our Town Hall
Tuesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoaa1N COUNTY .


Matthew Rankins, the Lewiston invalid, who
has sat in one position in one chair, unable to
move or be moved for twenty-five years, as the
result OF an injury in childhood, ana whose
peculiar condition has excited attention in all
parts of the country, is in declining health,
and his condition is more critical than ever.
Harry, the four-year-old son of MI. s; +.
Haskell OF Auburn, while playing with other
bows in his fathers stable, Friday, accepted
challenge to Jump down feed spout from the
loft to horse crib. He broke both bones OF
one leg below the knee. The little fellow
broke an arm not long ago.
Mr.. Josiah W. Perkins of Lewiston, few
evenings ago, had occasion to call up a neigh
Dor, whose sleeping room is on the second
floor AS the window was raised pair OF
scissors that lay on the frame fell, sticking the
points in Mr.. Perkins eye. An ugly wonnd
was inflicted, which may prove serious.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The Journal understands that the Episcopal
society of Augusta contemplate the erection at
an early day (perhaps the coming summer) OF
new old ladies' home. A considerable amount
of money has already been pledged towards
the accomplishment of this object.
A kerosene lamp exploded in students
room in one OF the dormitories at Colby Uni
versity Thursday evening, and fired the room,
damaging it to the amount of 500; but the
bows rallied promptly and extingulshed the
flames without giving an outside alarm.
The Portland Packing Company have con-
tracted for the erection of the necessary
buildings to carry on their canning operations
in winthrop. They have leased the necessary
land for term of five years. with the option
of having it an additional five years, of H.
Penniman, on the shore of Lake Maranocook.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Joseph A. Green's dwelling at Paris was
burned Friday afternoon. Cause unknown.
Loss $500; insured $3.50.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Commercial says Mr.. S. B. Locke, a
prominent manufacturer of Shows Falls, Paris,
IL this State, was in Bangor, Friday, looking
for a water power in that vicinity, convenie mt
to a railroad, of from 100 to 400 horse power,
for the purpose of running paper and pulp
mills. The power he requires is steady one.
IN GENERAL.
Adiutant General Beal is in eastern Maine,
inspecting the armories of the I'd regiment
The following change is announced in the
staff of the Commander-in-Ch Chief of the Maine
Militia: Melville NJ. Folsom, Oldtown, Aid-de-
cump, with the rank of Lieut-Colonel, vice
Strickland, commissioned Lieut-Colonel I'd
Regiment Infantry, M. V. M.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Yarmouth.

1t is reported that ON Thursday about an acre
of land on the back of Royal rivey, in Var
mouth. started, and, with rumbling noise,
precipitated itself into the channel of the river
Trees, bushes, etc., remained standing, and
were carried down, and still maintain their
upright position. The scene presented is a
novel one, and reminds one of tbs Side on
Bradley's river, Tn Stroudwater, about thirty
wears ago, the one at Cumberland Mills which
occurred fifteen or twenty years ago, and the
one at Buxton few years ago.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

Mr.. John Loveitt is seriously i'll.
Mr.. John Dennis of this city has returned
from California.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ell. Lamson start for Florida
next week to be absent about month.
Mr.. W. T. Dodge Of the Manchester Union
is in town.
Mr.. j. e. Dewitt president of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Company, and wife, re-
turned home from Florida Saturday.
I.P. Harrington and wife and M. P. Emery
aud wife are at the st. Charles Hotel, New
Orleans.
Mrs. Paulina Deshon's funeral took place
Saturday and was attended by many citizens.
Rev. Mr.. Lowden oficiated. The body was
taken to Saccarappa for burial
Mr.. John Lindsey, formerly of the Preble
House, will erect new hotel at Lancaster, N
H., this winter.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
The Telephone.

The new telephone list will be ready for dis
tribution about Wednesday. The book con-
tains names of subscribers in Lewiston, Bath,
Brunswick, Augusta. Richmond, Gardiner and
Wateryille. There are 1,03S names in the
book. Thirty-two new subscribers have been
put on in Portland alone during the month of
March, larger number than in any previous
month. A new feature in the Portland ex-
change is corps of errand boys for subscrib-
ers. They are sent at call, each being supplied
with ticket containingthe he left the Of
fee. The subscriber notes on this ticket the
time the messenger is dismissed, and pays
him according to the time consumed. The
rates are for Is minutes or less, 10 cents; thir-
tv minutes. Is cents; hour, % cents.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
DiriQo No. 8,

The Cumberland Morning Globe of Satur
day says: The recent order of Chief Cloyes
that Hose No. 8-the West End company
must be manned exclusively by Portland men
has stirred up lively breeze and the most abb
surd stories and rumors are being circulated as
to its cause. Many of the Deering members
have been attached to the machine" for a
number of years-the retiring foreman, Mr..
Thomes having beon member for twents-one
years. The action of the Board of Engineers
is based on the principle that the Portland Fire
Department must consist Of citizens of Port
land, as they are paid by Portland taxes, but
they have no objection to Dirigo Hose compa-
nv having volunteers from Deering Cape Eliz-
abeth or Saccarappa if they wish.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Easter Cards.

Loring, Short & Harmon display superb
collection of Easter cards from Marcus Ward,
Raphael Tuck & Sons, and Prang. One OF
Prang's, blue Easter egg, partially imbeddsd
in Marguerites; another of Tuck's, children's
faces peeping out of blossoming geraniums;
still another a silver Roman cross, entwined on
one side with passion, and on the other with
cherry blossoms; and still another Latin
cross entwined on both sides with Easter lilies,
are exceedingly lovely. These cards far sur
pass in artistic design, beauty of color, and
delicacy of treatment, anything we have yet
saen in this line.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Pain Sunday.

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, and was ap-
propriately observed at the Catholic and Epls-
copal churches. At the Cathedral the PASSION
was chanted palms were blessed and distribute
ed among the audience. and Bishop Healy de-
liyered discourse.
At St. Dominic's the services were similar to
those at the Cathedral.
At the Episcopal churches the lseryicas or
dained for the day were gone through with.
At the First Parish Rev. DR.. Hills sermon
was appropriate to the occasion, and the music
was selected to correspond with the day. ana
was beautifully rendered by the choir.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Irish Land League was held yesterday after
noon. The following resolutions after an
animated discussion were unanimously adopt
ed. 1t was voted to instruct the secretary to
send copy to each of the Land League
branches in the State, with a request to adopt
similar resolutions:
Whereas American citizens have been ar
rested without warrant and immured In Brit
ish dungeons without trial BY jury. or without
having q proper charge preferred against
Whereas 1t is the duty of the Federal gov
arnment not only to protect the humblest and
weakest citizen in the enjoyment OF his civil
rights wherever the stars and stripes hoat, but
also in the words of section 2OOl OF the United
that citizen of the United States has bean
nniustly deprived of his liberty, it shall be the
duty of the President to demand the reason OF
such Imprisonment, and II 1t appears 10 De
wrongful and in violation OF American cltl,
zenship the President shall forthwltn demand
the release of such citizen;" and
Whereas, The government OF the United
States through the djsgraceful Subservlency
and negligence Of its representative at the
court Of St. James, Minister Lowell, has de-
clined to interfere In behalf OF American cltl-
zens unjustly treated as criminals ana nung
into British prisons; and
Whereas, This infamous conduct OF James
Russell Lowell is not only opposed to the letter
and spirit of the law above quoted Dus deaoiy
hostile to the common law, international COM
ity and especially to the principles OF this gov,
ernment as expressed in the popular approval
which the unanimous voice of the American
people accorded to Commander Ingraham on
the occasion of the protection afforded Martin
Koszta, and expressed by U. s. Grant IN MS
message of 1859; therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we the members OF the Port,
land ME branch of the Irish National Land
League respectfully request the President OF
the United States to demand an immediate
trial or release Of all American citizens now
confined in British dungeons.
Resolued. That in our opinion James Russell
Lowell should be promptly recalled from the
position which he has disgraced and dishon-
ored by his conduct towards imprisoned Amer
ican citizens.
Resoiued, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the Senators from this State; also 70
Hon. #. r. Reed Representative from this
district, and be published in the Portland
daily papers.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Lost at Sea.

Capt. Samuel Greenleaf, of the schooner
Maggie Willard, was drowned at sea Saturday,
while setting his travis He was out alone in
a dory, which capsized, and no trace of him
could be found. Capt. Greenleaf was a resi-
dent of Ferry Village, was about 35 years of
age, and leaves widow and three small chill
dren. This was his first trip as captain of the
Maggie Willard, although he had commanded
other vessels. The schooner arrived here yes
tardav with her flag at half-mast
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
OSCAR Wilde

A prominent New York
Artist photographed a
short time ago Mr.. Oscar
Wilde, the Esthetic apostle,
in many positions which
are very characteristic, as
being explanatory of the
doctrines of this new dis
ciple. Among many of the
compositions which were
emblematic, were some,
with the dim and shad0Wy
patterns of sunflOWers and
lilies on the walls, and used
as acces SOrieS i'm the interi-
Ors. and when exterior
compositions were used,
then the artist was equally
happy i'm their arrangement
The proof of the negatives
gave Mr.. Wilde the greatest
satisfaction, as does the
Esthetic and other poses OF
Hearn the popular photo
grapher of the State of
Maine, whose new and ele-
CANT studio is located in
BOWS Block, 514 Congress
Street in this city.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
School Vacations.

A petition will be introduced into the City
Government tonight signed by about thirty
five of cur physicians and thousand parents
urging that the summer vacation in our
public schools shall begin about June 23d and
end about the same time in September. We
hope it will meet with the serious attention OF
both boards.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

A citizen of the Quaker City, Mr.. F. Freed
living at 1872 Vine street, recently spoke as fol
lows: "Being afflicted with distressing
cough, DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup was recon-
mended to me for relief. am happy to say
that few doses not only gave me instant re-
lief. but effected a complete cure"
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Cane Elizabeth.


The Cane Elizabeth Sentinel Of Saturday,
says
An orchestra has been organized at Knight
vile, composed Of seven pieces.
The mechanics employed at the dry dock,
struck last Saturday for higher pay.
Mr.. Hanna, principal keeper of the lights,
while going to the fog signal the other night,
slipped on the icy hillside, spraining his ankle
badly.
Some time since. lodge Of the Amalga-
mated Association Of Iron and Steel Workers
of the United States, known as Star OF the
East, No. /, was organized at 'Ligonia village
with officers as fellows:
President-David D. Jones.
Vice President-Isaac Lewis
S.-R. HI. Dixon.
f. S.-Jos A. Gary,
I. G.-R. Welch.
o. G.-S. Hunnewell.
Guide-M. Miskell.
The lodge has membership Of 125 individu-
ala and meets at MYSTIC Lodge room, Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
That Handsome Window

One of the handsomest store fronts in town
is that of the enterprising drug firm of Guppy,
Kinsman & Alden. The large plate glass at
the corner of Congress and Preble streets, ex-
poses well arranged and admirably managed
pharmaceutical establishment. The store
thrives under the fierce light of publicity, and
those who come to gaze go in to purchase
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

1t gives me pleasure to say that Addmson's
Botanic BalSam cured me of severU cold to
which have been subject, especially during
the winter months, and I have, in many in
stances, recommended it TO my friends, and all
have been benefited by its use. We think it
has no equal as cough mixture.
U. L. PETTENGILL,
No. 10 State street, Boston
ap3-mw&s&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
From W. w. Morland, M. D.,

Fellew Of the Mass. State Medical Society
After daily trial, under your directions, of
th eHealth- Lift, during two months, it gives
me great pleasure to express to you the very
favorable impression it has made upon me
Lifting, as now do, five hundred pounds, 1
have never felt the least strain, nor any other
injurious effect. On the contrary, the sensa-
eions, after lifting, are only those of exhilara-
tion, lightness, increase of muscular force, and
q pleasant acceleration of the circulation.
Those whom have sent to you bear the same
testimony. In fact. every one who gives the
Reactionary LITTER fair trial becomes fasci-
mated with it. Heaith-Lft rooms, 201 Middle
81 mar20dtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

To those desiring life insurance we call at
tention to the statement elsewhere printed of
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
of Newark, NJ. The company has 1862
policies in force, insuring S127 All SIT, and
with surplus as regards policy-holders of ST.
91O,649.06.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
West congregational Church.

The Society voted unanimously at its last
meeting to invite Rev. DR.. Holbrook to con-
tinue his labors as acting pastor through the
summer.
The young men interested ia the prosperity
of the church gave very successful entertain
ment at Harmon's Hall last week with sup
ner. and the net proceeds being about $40.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Failures.

The Sunday Herald reports the following in
Maine:
The affairs OF Ruel w. Norton, dealer in
fruits, etc., Kennebunk, are being adjusted In
insolvency.
Denmark, is adjusting his affairs in insolvency
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Small Pox.

A case Of small pox was reported yesterday
on Hancock street. 1t originated from the
family on Congress street, who moved to this
bouse, after the case that occurred among them
was removed to the pest house fortnight ago.
The health authorities yesterday had the whole
family taken to the pest house, to prevent fur
tber trouble, and fumigated the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
ACCIDENT to q Portland Man.

Saturday the Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul train jumped the track eight miles east OF
Red Wing. Two coaches and two sleepers
went over, striking level, sandy, soft ground
P. e. Simonton Of this city, jumped from the
platform and was considerably shaken.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

Prom Gen. A. B. Nettleton, Philadelphia.
Having used the Reactionary Health Lift
several years, would not dispense with it for
any consideration. 1t is the condensed milk
of physical exercise. Health-Lift rooms, 201
Middle st. mar20dtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
From Edward G. Newell. Chicago.

81 consider the Health-Lft one of the
worlds greatest blessings" Commencing its
use in January, II, for dyspepsia and severe
headache, and weighing 115 pounds, / found
myself, in less than year, entirely free from
disease and my weight increased to $50 pounds
continue its use daily. Health-Lifr rooms,
201 Middle st. mar2Odtf
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Municipal Court.

HEFOHH
SArURDAY.-John Field Intoxication. Fined So
and costs.
Patrick Doyle. Nuisance. Bound over in the sum
of $1,000 to grand jury May term.
Mary Sullivan and Elizabeth Conley. Search and
SEIZURE Fined SlU0 and costs each. Appealed
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
AQUATIC.
Preparations of Ross in this City.

The Sunday Herald says: The oarsmen of
Portland, more especially Ross, Kennedy and
Davis, are waiting with much interest the re-
suit Of Mondays race between Hanlan and
Boyd on the Tyne river. England. Kennedy
is giving Ross the best OF attention, and ac-
companies him in nearly oil his practice pulls,
SO that he knows just how rapidly Wallace is
improving. He expresses himself as we'll
pleased with Ross. and is not advising severe
work at present, as two months remain for the
St. John sculler to get in proper condition for
his race with Hanlan. In conversation to-day
Ross said: "I have not been able to get OF
much flesh yet, because the weather has been
cold, but that is all the better, as have plenty
of time ahead, and 1 don't believe in -pelng
down to my rowing weight a month before the
day of the race, as some oarsmen do, taxing
chances OF being stale and unit to do proper
work when it is most needed" Some doubt is
expressed in certain quarters as to the Inside"
of the Boyd-Hanlan race, and one OF the Fort
land admirers OF Ross, by whom he is advised
to considerable extent says: ''If Hanlan beats
Boyd and Trckett you will see good race be-
tween Ross and Hanlan." AS the gentleman
believes that Hanlan is better oarsman than
either Boyd or Trickett, the remark would
seem to imply that Hanlan may not care to
win. And that, probably, is why the result OF
tomorrow is awaited with 30 much interest by
Ross and others. While practising in the har-
bor one day this week, and rowing very
fast, Ross ran his boat upon piece OF ice and
broke hole. in the bottom of the craft. He
succeeded in getting ashore before the boat
filed. and Kennedy has since repaired it, SO
that Ross continues practice without inter
ruption.
Connolly and Hamm OF Halifax are in train
ing, and do not despair Of meeting Davis and
Kennedy in doubles, Notwithstanding Davis
has announced his withdrawal from active
boating. Halifax people ars said to be very
confident OF the superiority Of their men, and
win pursue their programme Of challenging
and matching regardless Of what has beeu
said in the newspapers.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

Weekly list of patents granted to resi-
dents Of Maine, dated March 2Sth, 1882. Re-
ported for the PRESS by q. Il. Foster
Patent Solicitor, Oil F. street, Washington
D. c.:
Willard Linscott--West Auburn, Shoe.
No. 255, ,438.
William X. Webb-North brldgton'
Devicefor connecting boots and shoes. No.
255, ,480. -
Ephraim Witham-Carritunk, Calk. No.
OK R56
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
Treat Your Teeth

rather than have them pulled. Let your dem
list save all he can. You desire to have trou-
BILE, because you have not used SOZODONT.
When properly fixed, then rub on the SOZO-
DON'T, and keep them all right for time to
come. ap3eod&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. To-day.

The steamer "Rapidan" has taken the place
of the "Franconia" while she is being prepared
for the summer season, and will leave New
York this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1882-04-03

HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by N. G. Fessenden, Lancaster
Hall and D, Wentworth, 553 Congress, corner
Of Oak strept