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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-08-31

Sergeant j. w. Amber has just issued new
volume entitled "Waiting for Justice" IN
which is given sketch of his life and an &C.
count of his efforts to obtain just recognition
of his services in our civil war. He has had
an eyentful career. In his youth he was an
English soldier under Wellington. Coming to
this country he engaged in teaching fencing,
boxing and other manly exercises in which he
was an adept. On the outbreak OF the rebel
lion he entered heartily into the Union cause
where his military accomplishments were OF
the greatest service in drilling men and giving
lessons to officers He has testimonials from
large list of p1 ominenJ officers as to tho value
of his services He would have received a
nension because of disabilities incurred in the
service but for the fact that his services were
of sucb a kind and SO much needed in different
organizations that he never regularly enlisted
and therefore is not technically entitled to that
relief which justice and equity would give
him. The only way to remedy this injustice
ia by a special act of Congress- The claim has
been for several years prior to the last session
of Congress in the hands of ex-Confedera to
chairmen of COR mittees who were to say tne
least lukewarm in the bestowal OF recognition
of sarvlces to the Union cause Now that Con-
gress is again in the hands of men who
sympathized with the cause for which Ser
geant Amber labored and suffered, there
should be no further delay, The Sergeant has
pluckily struggled against misfortune, giving
instruction in his specialties SO far as his
strength would permit and selling his book
| the sketches Of his life and work-to supply
his necessities and give suitable care to his In
| valid wife. In the matter of his books misfor-
| time has followed him. Three times he has
been burned out, losing his entire stock Of
hooks and on each occasion he has arisen
nhmnix-like with courage undated and
| secured new publication of books. His LAS
| hook "Waiting for Justice" is just out and
everybody may be assured that by investing
fftv cents in this volume he is doing gener-
ouslv good and charitable act to worth!
| object.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-08-31
Hugh de Payens Commandery

Although the programme for the reception
of Hugh de Payens Commandery of knights
Templar by Portland Commandery, has been.
published in general way by the PRESS, the
detailed arrangements have just been compiet
ed by the executive committee, as follows:
Monday, at 2 o'clock, the Sir Knights OF
Portland Commandery will assemble at the
Asylum equipped in full Templar regalia.
Accompanied by Chambers band the Com
mandery will march to the foot of State street
where they will receive Hugh de Payens Com
mandery in due form. A committee will have
carriages in readiness for the ladies accompa-
nying Hugh de Payens Commandery, who VIII
be escorted from the station to the hotel Inc
line of march will be through State, Deering,
High, Congress, Exchange and Middle streets
to the Falmouth. At p M, the guests Will
be taken to drive about the city.
At D. M, the Sir Knights of both Com
manderies, with their ladies, will meet at Ma
sonic Hall, and after social hour, will pro
coed to City Hall, where banquet will be
served about O'Clock. Sir Knight Nathan
Cleayes will officiate as toast master, and re-
sponses from prominent Templars will be
made. Dancing will follow to complete the
festivities of the day Music by Sir knight
Chambers orchestra.
Tuesday the Sir Knights of Portland Com
mandery will report at the Asylum, at $50 a.
M, in full regalia, and escort the guests from
the Falmouth to the steamer Gazelle, for sal
among the islands, after which clam-bak'
will be served. Carriages for visiting ladie
will leave the hotel at the same time. Th'
ladies of Portland Sir Knights are requested
to be at the steamer, Custom House wharf, a
o'clock. Return will be made in season TO
the guests to take the o'clock train for Ports
mouth.
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Personal.


To-day the officers of the fleet all visit the
officers of Fort Preble.
Rev. Dr. Seward is at the Cumberland House,
Bridgton.
Mr.. Bartholomew McSoley of Providence r.
l., LIST Lieutenant and Commissary of the I'd
Battery, R. I. M, is in town.
The burial of the late D. Ell. Kurdish will
take place to-day at Evergreen cemetery at
1.30 p. m.
Mr.. G. A. Kicker, one of the largest opera
tors in grain in Chicago, died Sunday night OF
congestion of the brain, aged So years. He
was known in Chicago as the "Corn King"
and was such large holder of corn that his
death caused almost panic among dealers in
that staple in Chicago on Monday. Mr.. Kicker
leaves an estate of 81 ,250, 900. He had no fam
ily. He was a brother of Mr.. j. s. Kicker OF
sering.
Rev. W. FL. Allen, whose death is annonnc-
ed at Philadelphia. was President OF Gerard
College at the time of his decease, having
some years since served a long term in the
same capacity. He was born at Readield, Me-,
March 81, 1908, and was educated at Bowdoin
College. He was President of the Agricultu-
raj College of Pennsylvania for two years, in
1868. and was reappointed President of Cir
ard Collage, which position he has sustained
with eminent ability. He married Miss GUM
cy of Boston.
| Ex-Secretary Blaine. visiting with cor
respondent the other day the little granite
State House, perched on a terrace opposite to
his home in Augusta, Me-, pointed to an old
fashioned desk nearly in front of the seat of
the presiding officer of the Senate, and said:
'There is where 1 began newspaper life. re-
ported the proceedings of the Senate for the
Kennebec journal several terms. 1t was
great school for me. used to educate my
memory by keeping the roll-calls on one or
more bills in my mind. and not writing them
out until after went home. | got SO could
remember as high as five separate votes on diff
ferent bills, and then write them out hours af-
ter they were given" Passing on to the Hall
of Delegates he turned toward the Speaker
chair and desk-the self-same used by him
many years ago-and said: "When was elect
ed Speaker of the Legislature L felt prouder
I, over it than any office to which [ have since
been called or could be elected to fill was
only g."
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Cattle Quarantine.

Prof. James Law, president of the United
States cattle commission, and DR.. Ell. f. Thayer
of West Newton, Mass, visited different spots
in our harbor with Deputy Collector Moulton
Tuesday, for the purpose of establishing a
quarantine against infected imported cattle,
under the appropriation of $4,000 by act OF
Congress. The Investigations of the commits
sion the past year showed there was no ln1ec-
ton of herds west of the Alleghanies. Inc
lung disease prevails in New York, Pennsy}
yania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, DIS
trict of Columbia and little of Virginia. b.
quarantine grounds at the ports where the cat,
tie are imported the cattle can be properly suT'
erntended and no unnecessary expense put OIL
the importers.
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PORTLAND.
What an Old Resident Has to Say About
1t.

Col. q. A. Smith, editor of the Boston Jour
nal, has been visiting Portland, and this is
what he says in his paper;
Business never was so good in our line,"
said the head of leading dry goods jobbing
house in Portland; 1--WE never sold SO many
goods in August as we have this year" The
same excellent feeling prevails in other
branches of trade Today Portland is pros
porous city. Those who have been absent for
a time note the improvement over ten years
ago. A considerable building is going on. The
sons of the late John B Brown, Philip, Henry
and Gen. John Marshall, have built several
blocks of late and have just begun very large
one on Congress street. Neal Dow has been
building considerably within few years, ana
several model warehouses have been efected
during the last four years, among which IS
that of Storer Bros & Co. In the adjoining
town of Deering large number OF hne houses
are building. The Union Mutual Lille lnsnr-
ance Co. of Maine has just fitted up bulcing
in Portland which in point of elegance will
compare taverably with the best in Boston.
The retail trade has made wonderful progress,
judging from the size OF the stores and the
large stocks. In short, Portland is growing,
not rapidly, but souudly and naturally. Taxes
are falling year by year, and II certain hego,
tiatous carry, now ID progress; ~. W. =;
be freer from debt than any city OF It's size IN
the Union. Portland may be said TO De the
pioneer in the canned goods business LIS goods
have always had an excellent reputation. This
year the business, especially IN corn, Will pc
yerv ligbt. particularly within 80 and 40 miles
of the Coast, where there has been very little
rain since July 5. Many factories will not be
onened and hundreds of acres of sweet corn
will be cut forfodder. The Westbrook Manufac-
turing Co. celebrated for years for ship duck,
have doubled its capacity, and will extend its
business 40 as to manufacture ginghams, den
inns, &c. The hotels of Portland have nearly
ali been refitted and made to look as good sas
new this season. In short, on every hand there
are the unmistakable signs OF business, conf
dence and general prosperity. 1 may add here
that Maine gets So, 0OO, 900 out of the Geneva
award bill /"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-08-31
THE REFORM SCHOOL.
Reply of the Superintendent to Gov.
Plaisted.

To the Editor OF the Press:
1t is reported by several newspapers that
Governor Plaisted in a speech delivered in
Augusta, made statements rejecting severely
upon the management of the State Reform
School Usually when statements of this kind
are made, believe it best to pass them by in
silence; but when they come from the Gov
ernor of the State, as it is reported they do in
this instance, the public may properly expect
an explanation. I will therefore say in reply
to the published statements:
First-That during the time I have been in
charge of the State Reform School, no boy has
been Starved" Every day each boy in the
institution is allowed all the food he needs or
wishes to eat, and the food is of good quality
and pourishing. That the boys are well fed
is conclusiyely proved by their healthful ap-
pearance which is often noticed and spoken of
by visitors.
Secondly-Boys when sick are never neglect
ed. they receive the best medical attendance
and treatment, and are kindly and tenderly
watched over and cared for. The trustees, the
attending physician and many others can tes-
tify to the unremitting attention and careful
nursing which sick boys always receive. The
friends of the sick boy of whom Gov. Plaisted
speaks frequently visited him when they
were not expected" Had there been neglect
of the boy, they surely would have complained
to the proper authorities. Instead of doing SO
they expressed the utmost satisfaction with
the care and attention he received.
Thirdly-It is the duty of the Trustees and
Superintendent to keep every boy committed
to their charge until the expiration Of his said
sentence, or until he be otherwise
discharged by due course of law" In the case
referred to by the Governor, it was clearly my
duty, under the laws of the State, to return
the boy to the School, he having escaped from
the institution. The boy returned voluntarily
and without irons or other restraint AT their
regular quarterly meeting the case was referred
to the trustees, and the boy was honorably dis
charged by "due process of law" The state
ment that the boy returned "because he could
not stand the jibes and jeers of other boys who
continually tainted him with being reform
school boy,' is wholly and absolutely false.
j. r. HARRINGTON,
Superintendent State Reform School.
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charged with Manslaughte-.

: Frank Harding, captain OF the ship Alice u
Cooper of Portland, lately arrived from Cal
cutta, were arrested In Boston on Tuesday by
Deputy Marshal Gallupe on the charge OF
manslaughter. The compliments, members
Of the crew, allege that on June Goth, last, as
the shin was rounding Cape Agulhas, on the
African coast, French boy named Edouard
Phillipton, IS years old, was washed overheard
from the chains. A life buoy was thrown 10
the lad by the mate which he was seen to SWIM
60. but the captain refused to stop the ship or
lower boat to render any further assistance
to the unfortunate boy, and he was last seen
clinging to the buoy. Capt. Harding CLAIMS
in defence, that he had every stitch OF canvass
set that he could carry, and was going before
70 knot breeze. with a knot current In MS
favor: that he did not dare to tack for fear OF
taking his masts out, and no boat could be low
ared on account of the high sea which was
rnnnine; and that by the time that he coulo
shorten sail ana come about he was so Tar
away that.he could not return in time 10 saVs
the boy, as he would have to oeae " VIM
ward. The ship is owned in Portiahu W
Harding Brothers, of one of whom the captain
ia the son. He was held for examination 10
fore Commissioner Hallett.
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Brief lettings.

Summer day yesterday. Mercury 5S0 at sun
rise, 800 at noon, 100 at sunset; wind west.
Water is sold by the barrel on Peaks Island.
Yesterday the police made six seizures at
places on Centre street and in that vicinity
Major Throckmorton, in command of Fort
Preble, received orders to leave this port yes
terday morning, and his successor will pro D.
ably be Major Eagan of the same regiment.
At the meeting of the Board of Aldermen
next Monday evening, two petit and Two
grand Jurors for the next term OF the Circuit
Court will be drawn.
Upon seizures made by the police since the
first of this month, there have been paid into
the Municipal Court $50 for fines. And
more than one half those convicted have ap-
pealed their cases to the upper court.
The Republican town committees of Bald
win and Standish, undecided as to which town
the nomination of representative to the legis-
lature belongs. have referred the matter to
; Jud. Bonney for his decision.
The champion Oscar Wilde sunfower has
been raised by G. j. HodsOn of Cape Eliza
beth and placed in the front window OF the
Press Office 1t is fourteen inches long,
twelve inches wide The stalk was eighteen
feet in length and measured five inches at the
butt.
MMr E. P. Haines, the matchmaker, has
powder-horn, long in the possession OF MS
family, which from its Commentator ana us
age, is good deal of curiosity; its surface is
covered with engravings representing BIRDS
crown, pair of snow shoes, church sur
mounted by weather-coek, and various other
objects. all neatly executed, and bearing date
of 1874: the initials 81. W." appear to be those
of the artist; the horn shows evident marks OF
age, and could it speak it would doubtless
have an interesting story to tell OF the days OF
Indian troubles
The Transcript says: "The system OF trans
fer tickets on the Horse Railroad is not YET
perfect, connections not being made when they
might and should be; passenger coming IN
on the Deering line buys transfer ticket for
the island steamers route; as the car nearly
reaches the head of Preble street he sees the
steamer car driving past, through Market
Square, without even stopping to see II there
are passengers for it on the Deering car; 1t is
too late to stop it, and if the passenger waits
for another car he loses the steamer, and Ii
therefore obliged to walk when he has paid Tor
a ride"
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Accidents.

Tuesday evening little four-year old boy
named Roberts, who lives at the corner Oh In
dia and Fore streets, while playing at the COZ
ner of India and Middle streets, fell lnto INC
old open cellar there, and striking ms ne"u
upon the corner of board, cut gash JUST
above his eyes that required four stitches 10
close.
About noon Tuesday as Mr.. S. G. Riggs, the
painter, was preparing some paint in the house
of Mrs. Fernald, at the corner of Vaughn and
Brackett streets, bucket of paint left near
the kitchen stove caught Ere and blazed up
ferceIy, Several pieces of furniture, some
rugs and few other things were burned be-
fore Mr.. Riggs succeeded In extinguishing the
flames. He was badly burned about the arms.
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Wedding.


Miss Henrietta A. Milliken, for so long lead
ing soprano of the First Parish church, and oil
the Cecilia Quartette, was married to Mr.. y.
w. Fellows of New York, at the First Parish
Yesterday morning. The church was hlleo
with the many personal friends of the BRIDE
together with almost all of the musical frater-
nifty of the city, The floral decorations were
very handsome and appropriate. Inc cere-
mony was performed, in the absence OF Dr.
Hill. by Rev. Mr.. Bicknell, formerly OF this
CITY and now of the First Universalist church
in Lowell, Mass. The couple were unattend-
ed by groomsmen or bridesmaids and were al
tired in travelling costume. Kotzschmar ON
ciated at the organ and, il anything, played
halter than ever. After the ceremony we'd
ding breakfast was psrtaken of at Mrs. Ma
sons on Cumberland street, relative OF the
brides. and the couple left on their wedding
tour at noon, accompanied by the kind wishes
of many friends. There were very many
presents, and very elegant, as well as useful
ones. Mr.. j. B. Coyle, president OF the Haydn
society was the first to shake hands with the
nawlv married couple after the family.
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MUSIC AND THE DRAMA,
JANE EYRE.

JANE Ely Es
Charlotte Bronte's novel, always favorite,
has for its central character parsonage, who,
while he might possibly exist in real life,
would be almost impossible to properly present
on the boards. There is hardly woman who
has not pictured to herself, when girl, an
ideal Lord Rochester as peculiar and remarka-
BILE as could be imagined, and if such ideals,
each differing from the other could hardly
find expression in living representation
among actors, it would be equally hard to find
one who would ''fll the bill' from male
point of view. Then again in the acting edi-
ton of the play there are no grand scenes OF
passion to carry away the spectator. The
strongest scene is that at the close of the second
act, in the drama, where Jane rescues Roches-
ter from the flames which depends upon melo-
dramatic effects for its success But, never
theless, "Jane Eyre" pleases the average the
atrical play-goer, and last night the large audi
Miss Thompson and Mr.. Craig at the close of
the prologue and tried to have the curtai
raised at the close of the fire scene.
Miss Thompson is one of the favorite ac-
tresses of the day. and it is to be regretted that
she had not chosen stronger part than that of
Jane Eyre for her temperance here. She
possesses beautiful, rich and well rounded,
voice capable of variety of tones, while her
features are very mobile and her eyes large, lns-
trous and expressive. Mr.. Craig was as good
Rochester probably, as one could expect Nj.
Yeaner was amusing as Brochelhurst, and a
very fair representative of the French society
man in Achille de Lere. Johnnie Wooder.
son was warmly welcomed back and was quite
funny as the servants. Jacob, Mr.. Jordan
pleased as Mrs. Fairfax, while Miss Mowbray
and and Lady fngraham. The other characters
were satisfactory. The new selections by
Grimmer's orchestra were capital. Tonight
"East Lynne"
Uncle Dan'l, in which Barney McAuley will
appear Monday, is a boldly-sketched character
of simple goodness and faith in human nature
but great shrewdness and cool management
when business calls upon his intellect and en-
ergy. Mr.. McAuley takes this part and plays
it with force and effect. His dialect is broad;
mis- manner countriisd, without rudeness and
perfectly natural; his affection hearty, SYM
pathetic with all sorrow and distress, and in
dignant at all meanness and corruption. When
he gets into the hands of the gang who threat
en- him with death his conduct takes on an
aspect of heroism, but in the simplicity of per-
feet honesty.
Miss Minnie Hauk, who has signed con-
tract for five months season in concert and
opera in the United States, will begin her tour
in Boston toward the end of October.
Edward King writes from Paris: s'The
France thinks that Miss Lillian Norton (Made-
moiselle Nordica) has a very unfortunate &C
cent, which compels her to suppress all the let
ter rs in the French language, but adds that
when she has corrected this disagreeable defect
she will render much excellent service to the
National Academy of Music. Her method is
praised by all as excellent"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-08-31

The case of Moses Winslow against the IN
habitants of Deering before the County Com
rnissiouers has been on trial for two days.
Damages are claimed for injuries to land OF
tAe netitioner caused by the rising of the shell
road between this city and Woodtord oornei
The town claims that the property was not
damaged, but improved by the change Oh
grade. The hearing closed yesterday and IN
County Commissioners will render decision
at future day Clearance BALE appeared loi
the petitioner and n & FL. B. Cleaves for the
faWn.
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The Odd Fellows with friends, went on their
annual excursion to Long Island yesterday
Over one thousand people partook of the ex-
oellsnt clambake provided by Fletcher The
weather was perfect. Numerous amusements'
including dancing, boating, bathing, croquet,
bass and foot ball playing were INDUCED in
and the excursionists returned at o'clock
well satisfied that this was one OF the most
successful and enjoyable excursions ever got
Ian y n tv the Portland Odd Fellows.
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Chandler,s Band Excursion.

This afternoon Chandlers band will give
sail on the steamer Gazelle among the squad
ron now in the harbor, giving all an opportun-
ity of closely viewing each vessel. In the
evening the band will give grand moonlight
sail The war ships will be serenaded, and a
brilliant display of fireworks with the music
of the band will make this one of the most de-
lightful excursions ever enjoyed in this harbor.
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Visible improvement.

Mr.. Noah Bates, Elmira, N. Y, writes:
"About four years ago had an attack OF
bilious fever, and never fully recovered. My
digestive organs were weakened and would
be completely Frustrated for days. After using
Two bottles of your Burdock Blood Bitters the
Involvement was SO visible that was as
tonished can now though 81 years of age,
do fair and reasonable days work" Price
S1.O0. au 28d1w
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a soda FOUNTAIN Explodes.

1 Last night people in the vicinity of the
corner of India and Middle streets were startled
by loud report and the crashing of glass in
the apothecary store of Mr.. j. B. Totten. In
vestigation revealed the fact that soda
fountain had burst with terrible effects. The
counter under which the fountain stood was
totally wrecked also very handsome marble
fountain upon it ruined. A window was also
blown out and hole made in the ceiling over
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Chambers Band Fxcursiol,

This afternoon Chambers band wiHgi'e
sail on the steamer Gazelle among th squau-
ron now in the harbor, giving all anoppoftu-
nity of closely viewing each vessel. rms eve
ming the band will give grand moclight sail
The war ships will be serenaded, al pfil.
liant display of fireworks with tn music Oh
the band will make this one OF tn most oe-
lightful excursions ever enjoyed lthis harpof'