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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-22
An Elegant Country Residence

An Gi0&dnt country Residence.
People who have had occasion to visit Cum
berland Centre during the present season must
have notco. a. unusually large and promi-
nent cluster of new buildings situated just
outside the village on the so called Blanchard
road.
Oren s. Themes, Esq, has just completed
the finest residence in the town, and for beauty
of location it is unsurpassed. The buildings
consist of large two-storied French,prop.
house in the style of a French chateau. A
long, angular shaped ell, two stories high, con-
meets the house with the stable. The main
entrance to the house is surmounted by a
tower of fine proportions, from the top of
which a splendid view of the surrounding
country is had The exterior finish of the
house is purely modern, the painting being
creamy drab.
The interior is finely finished with a variety
of native woods, such as ash, black walnut
cherry. oak and bird's-eye maple; the last of
which is especially noticeable for its delicate
and beautiful wayings. The frescoing is
some of 9. j. Schumachers best. The fur
nishing is in perfect keeping and harmony
with the finish and frescoing The first floor
contains library and sitting room, connected,
and on the opposite side of the hall large
parlor and dining room. 1t is heated by steam,
placed by w. II. Pennell of this city, who
also did the plumbing. Hot and cold water are
carried over the whole house.
The grading of the grounds is not yet COM
plete, but the purpose of Mr.. Themes is to
make the most of his fine natural location in
grading.
While the general plan and arrangement of
the building was made by Mr. Themes him
sells, great credit is due to Mr.. W. E. Wilson
of Cumberland Centre in devising and carry
ing out details. Mr.. Themes is the special
partner of the firm of E. H. & L. 81. Merrill
of this city, and is gentleman of well known
public spirit and enterprise.
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Personal.

Personal.
Hon. Thomas P. Cleaves, of Washington, D.
c., is stopping at the Falmouth.
Civil Engineer R. E. Peary, o. s. N, has
been ordered to Newport r. T., Sept. 1st.
Mr.. Thomas f. Nevins, chief engineer
Brooklyn fire department, and family, arrived
at the Preble Monday.
Mr.. /. r. Moore, of Monroe, has been offered
a position as teacher in the Maine Central In
stitute at Pittsfield.
Joseph FL. Hollis, veteran fireman of Som :
erville, Mass, is at the Preble; also Mr.. and
Mrs. White and large party from Montreal.
Alfred 81. Somers, formerly of this city, but
now master mechanic of link of the Penn
sylvania railroad, is visiting accompanied by
his family-Mr. Ambrose Giddings.
Hon. 7. P. Cleaves of Washington, Rear
Admiral Preble ana family, of Cambridge,
and Fl. S. Osgood of Augusta, are at the Fall
mouth.
Rev. Elijah Kellogg, the eloquent preacher
and popular author of interesting books for
the youth, is now supplying the pulpit of the
Congregational church in Topsham.
Mr.. G. N. Howard, a graduate of the Ban
gor Seminary in the last class, and son of
Rev. R. L. Howard of Bangor, will be ordain-
ed pastor of the Free Baptist church in Fran
COMA, N. H., Sept. 9th.
Rev. G. B. Atwood, pastor of Corlis street
Free Baptist church in Bath, suffered severe
surgical operation at the Maine State Hospital
few days ago. As soon as possible he will be
removed to Brunswick.
Prof. Livesey, champion roller skater OF the
world, was at Greenwood Garden rink yester-
day, and delighted the large audience with a
fine exhibition of his proficiency OIL the little
rollers"
jeremiah Bartlett, formerly one of the pro-
prietors of the Bangor Mercury, died at Bry-
ants Pond, in this State, last Saturday. He
had recently visited friends in this city, and
was taken sick here He was over 70 years Of
age. He leaves three sons.
Rev. B. p. Snow of Houlton, who has been
in attendance upon the anniversary gatherings
at Chatauqua, N. Y, has been chosen presi-
dent of the c. L. s. G. class of 'S6. This class
numbers some Il, 600 members, distributed all
over the country, and about 1000 of them are
now assembled with other thousands at Lake
Chataqua, enjoying the literary and scientific
| feasts annually provided there.
The official roster of the Sons of Veterans,
just issued, announces: Commander-in-Chief
Frank P. Merrill, Auburn, Me-; Lieutenant
Commander-in-Chief, Augustus Saltzman, st.
| Joseph, Mo-; Vice Lieutenant COMMANDMENT
Chief, Charles E. Morton, Philadelphia, Pa:
| Chief of Staff, Horace l.. Wright, Auburn,
| Me-; Adjutant General, Fred L. Edgecomb,
Lewiston, Me-; Quartermaster General, John
G. Blake, Auburn, Me-: Judge Advocate Gem
eral Edmond M. Amies, Altoona, Pa; In
| spector General, E. Fl. Gikey, Columbus, o.;
Chief Mastering Officer, John j. Miller, Tren-
ton, N. j.; Chaplain-in-Chief, w. r. Byeus,
Columbus, o.
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Brief lettings.


1t is reported that the tax rate the current
year will not exceed two per cent
The new bark "Onaway" was successfully
launched at Yarmouth yesterday and towed to
this city.
Fine day yesterday. Mercury 7So at sunrise,
$50 at noon, 75o at sunset; wind southwest and
west.
The Keller & Bailey mill has shut down fol-
q few days to make some arrangement in re-
gard to the waterwheel.
At the freman's muster at Portsmouth, N.
H., thu Portland Cadets will be at the upper
tier of earth works at Fort Washington, and
win be assisted by the First N. a. Cavalry
(dismounted) during the sham battle.
a drunken man, Patrick Mckay, attempted
to board train near the corner OF Conner
cial and Central streets yesterday. He was
knocked down and escaped with bloody face.
A Second Advent camp-meeting will be held
at Lakeside from Aug. 25th to Sept. Sd. Fares
over the railroads in the State at the usual re-
duced rates. Cars leave and take passengers
at the station on the camp or ound.
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The death of Michael Guthrie, which occur
red in this place few d avs ago, deserves more
than formal announcement. Having come
here in 1847 as a laborer on the Y. & G.. r. R.,
then just commenced, he had resided here dur
ing all the intervening time, and dying at the
age Of SO, might well be called one Of our old
est inhabitants. Though his lot was cast and
his life spent in a humble place in society, and
his naturally quick mind had been somewhat
dulled by severe accident in early manhood,
thorough honesty, strict fidelity to duty, and
genuine politeness were marked traits of his
character. Employed Cor many years as day
laborer, he never shirked or sighted his work,
but to the best OF his understanding and abili-
ty was scIupulousy faithful and thorough in
all he had to do. His polite1ess was instinct
i've and the expression of kind heart, and,
though unpublished, there was touch of digni-
fed courtesy in his exhibition of it, which Gull
tivation could hardly have made more becom-
ing or more effective. Besides many friends
he leaves widow and several children All
are engaged in useful and respectable oceupa-
tiods, one Of his sons being among our most ac-
tive and enterprising business men There
are few who seem more deserving of the
commentator bestowed upon him who had
been faithful over few things" than was
Michael Gathrie
May we not hope that the reward Of the
"faithful servant" is also his.
August Goth, 1885,
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TWIN COTTAGE
For sale.
Farm For Sale or TO Let
WANTS.
Wanted.

A SECONDHAND office desk with chairs. Ad-
"A dress with description and price.
II UNION STREET,
aug21d3ts City.
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A Sail on the Dallas.

Yesterday afternoon Collector Dow gave. a
sail among the islands in the revenue Steamer
Dallas to such friends as could be collected in
the brief time elapsing between the hour when
the idea of the sail suggested itself to him and
the time when the steamer would start. Lieut..
Thomas S. Smyth was in command and a
most agreeable afternoon was passed by all the
participants. The following gentlemen were
of the party:
Hon Chas Mclaughlin, Henry Trickey
Gen Francis Fessenden, David Moulton,
James e Carter, Col w Roberts,
VIM A Winship, W III Looney,
VIM Gould. Frank w Howe Of. Boston
= Allen, j f Jeffords,
HA Burrage, Champlin,
Allen, A o Clarke
o X Gerrish, Cbas q lynch
d hnowiton H X Coiesworthy,
Hon geo True, j Dreaming
It s Warehouse, Hon WiIber e limit
Prof A Robinson, Cyrus Farley
Hon + N Dow, A w Coombs.
Il Moves.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.



Tomorrow morning, at 9 O'clock Mr. Ira
Stockbridge will commence the sale OF seats
for the Bryant concert. There will be great
desire to hear Mrs. Annie Louise Cary (Ray-
mond), her first appearance here in public
since her marriage. Miss Bryant, the benef-
ciary, will also attract, not only from the de-
sire to give rising vocalist and Portland fa-
vorite good house, but also from desire to
hear how much she has improved by her win
ter's work. Miss Henrietta Beebe is popular
New York soprano, and gained many friends
here some seasons ago, when she sang in con-
cert with Miss Bull, contralto, Messrs. Bush
and Beckett of the metropolis. Miss Radec-
ki Is said to be brilliant pianist, while Miss
y Brions abilities are well known here What
other :.ttractions will be offered will be made
known Later.
Mrs. Raymond has, at the request Of many
friends, consented to sing THE Lost Chord, ("
and will, with Miss Bryant, sing Roma a
duo, by Campana. Orders we're received yes-
terday for fifty seats from parties out of the
city, and the committee regret they are unable
to reserve them. All such orders, however ARE
filed as received, and will be filled after the
sale on Thursday morning If any seats remain
nnsold: Numbers will be given out at am.
Thursday.
CINDERELLA.
Those of our readers who visit the Pavilion
at Peaks Island this week, will be repaid in
the admirable singing and clever acting of the
Boston Juvenile Opera Company lin "Cinder-
ella Charles De Forest is Immense as "Clo-
rinda, and the other characters are we'll taken
NOTES.
The n. Y. Tribune SAYS: Later events,
which are anticipated with satisfaction, will be
the advent of Jefferson as Caleb Plummer and
Mr. Golghtly, at the Union Square Theatre;
the advent of Henry Irving and Ellen Terry,
at the Star; the production of Fedora" by
Miss Fanny Davenport, at the Fifth Avenue;
and the production of Mr.. Robert Buchanan's
melo- drama of "Storm-Beaten,'' and Mr..
Rowe's play of Freedom" The return of
Edwin Booth is also promised, and John Nc
Culiough, who appears tonight at Denver,will
fair to be one of the most vigorous, diversified
and brilliant that this capital has ever enjoyed
Miss Charlotte Thompson's company con-
sists OF Miss Nellie Pierce, Miss Louisa Wat.
son, Mrs. Gregory, Messrs. Harry st. Maur,
George Learock, William Gerance, John
Wooderson, George Marshall, W. Gregory Jo-
seph Herman, and John A. Burke.
Mr.. Strakosch will produce '.Zenobia" at
the Iwenty-third street theatre, New York,
with the following cast
Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra. Dora Heninges
julia, her daughter. ......... Rosalba Beecher
zardas, General of Zenobia's forces . E. Connell
sindar1nr her slave, ....... Helen Wallace
Aurelian, Emperor of Rome.... . A. Montegriffo
Probus, Officer of Roman Legion ....... Mr. Wade
Longinus, high priest. ..............F. Bornemann
Uhost OF Ooenatus. Mr.. Gardner
The piece was heard in Chicago last year in
March.
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Funeral of Horatio Boothby

The funeral of Horatio Boothby took place
at No. is Wilmot street, at the residence of
Mrs. Chase, the deceased's wife's sister, at go
o'clock yesterday afternoon. There was large
attendance of relatives and friends. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Baldwin of
Montreal, who was boarder at the Ocean
house at the time of Mr.. Boothby's death. His
remarks were very impressive and appropriate
The following selections were sung by select
ed quartette consisting of Messrs. Shaw,
Thurston. Morgan and Broughton: NEARER
my God to thee, "Come unto me while Shad-
ows darkly gather" and go. Bury thy Scr.
row." The remains were inferred at Ever
green cemetery.
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THE SAN CARLOS AND BLENHRIM
The District Court DEGREES Affirmed.

In the United States Circuit Court in Boston
Monday the cases of the steamer Blenhem,
Jacob S. Winslow ct al. VS.. Edwin Ball claim
ant, and that of Edwin Ball VS.. Jacob s.
Winslow ct al. came sp. These were cross
libels for collision between the brigantine San
Carlos and the steamer Blenheim. The
brigantine, loaded with coal, was, on October
20, 1878, on voyage from Glasgow to George
town, Demerara, British Guiana, and the
steamer, with cargo on board, was on her
way from Georgetown. bound to England.
The vessels came into collision in or near the
Demerara river. whereby the brigantine was
sunk, and afterwards became total loss. The
district judge decided in favor of the owners
of the San Carlos, Diminishing the cross Libel
brought by the claimant of the steamer. The
claimant appealed, and also alleged exceptions
to the report of the assessor, who found the
value of the brigantine to be $4,000.
Judge Lowell has now affirmed the DEGREES
OF the district court. The judge says that the
causes of the collision are obscured by the
usual conflict of testimony, but after careful
study OF the record he concurred in the con-
clusion of the district Judge that the brigan-
tine is not proved to have contributed to the
disaster by change of course. Upon the
question of damages and exceptions taken to
the assessors report, the judge said that the
point that the market value at Demerara
should be the measure of damages, because
the collision happened within few miles of a
port in that country, was not in the case, be-
cause there was no evidence from either side
OF such value. He would, however, say that
the maxim that damages for a tort are to be
assessed as of the time and place at which the
tort is committed, must be taken with a good
deal of allowance SO far as the place is con-
cerned. II q foreign ship is destroyed in
American waters and it, in such place her
market value is low by reason of our naviga-
ton laws, the measure of damages for her loss
would be her value in the home market. The
witnesses i'll this case on both sides have
adopted the home market in making their
estimates. and the assessor has decided fairly
and justly upon the weight of evidence. The
DEGREES of the district court were accordingly
affirmed. A. A. Strout for the San Carlos,
and r. Goodwin for the Blenheim.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Portland-City oT Portland to Charles f
Jose, land. Consideration $713 81
Phebe III. and Marshall N. Rich to Marqui:
F. King, land and buildings. Consideration
$500.
Deering-Joshua Saunders ct ais to Luther
Bradford, land. Consideration $75.
Cumberland-Quincy P. S. Dyer ct al tc
Mary W. Dyer, land and buildings on Clap
board Island. Consideration $500.
Falmouth-William III. Barker to William
n Carton, land and buildings. Consideration
$7O0.
Baldwin,. Il Bennett to Hiram B. Spen
Ger, land. Consideration $3.50.
Gray-Howard M. Small to Frederick S
Whitney, land and buildings. Consideration
$500.
Bridgton-Lizzie a. Bacon to John H. anG
Albert J. Ross, land. Consideration $780,
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Monday night Officers Sterling & Harmon
arrested Mary Jane Ludkin and Mrs. Maxwell
for disorderly conduct at the formers house on
Hammond street. Mrs. Maxwell went to Mrs.
Ludkin's house and the two women got into
an alteration during which the latter attack
ed tho former with stove cover and beat and
cut her face terribly. The two women refused
to complain OF each other yesterday and were
discharged.
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The Maranocook Regatta

Quarters for the oarsmen who will row at
Maranocook, have been engaged at the Fall
mouth Hotel. Teemer, Ross and Riley will
arrive the last Of next week, and Hanlan and
Hosmer on Saturday of next week. The
prizes will be $780, $500 and $780, The above
oarsmen have signed contracts and will posi-
lively appear. There will also be senior am
ateur race, in which Casey, o'Neil, Killian OF
Boston, and Buckley and O'Connell have en-
tered. Besides this, prizes for junior anna
teur race will be offered, but the entries are
not yet in.
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An Old Landmark Gone.

Yesterday the old building formerly occupied
by the Marks brothers, cutters and grinders,
was moved from its old location on Pearl street
opposite Lincoln Park, to Deering. In tina t
building for many years Gabriel and Godfrey
Marks carried on business. They were togeth-
or in business for more than fifty years, and
were we'll known to all our citizens. When
one of them died few years ago the brother
went home and died but short time after
ward. They were honest, industrious, frugal
men. Now the little old shop that we have
been SO accustomed to seeing is moved away TO
make room for the block that Mr.. Oren Hooper
ia tn erect oe the LOT
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Today will be the annual excursion of the
Longshoremen's Association to Sebago Lake
There will be an excellent orchestra for dane
ing and refreshments will be for sale at the
grounds. Trains will leave the Eastern sta
ton at S.25 and 1000 a. m, and 100 p. m;
leave Grand Trunk station at 8 a. m. The
rowing regatta will prove one of the strongest
features of the day.
Ivanhoe Lodge, K. of p, with their ladies
will go to Long Island on a basket picnic tc-
day. There will be music, dancing, foot ball,
croquet and other amusements.
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EOR three persons in private family; two COM
Il municating rooms up one flight of stairs; good
ton, "Ofice of the Portland Daily Press
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THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE.
Reported Change In this DISTRICT.

1t is reported that the recent visit of Com
mander Picking q. S. N. had reference to
coming change in the Lighthouse service in
this district 1t is reported that the Light
house Department, of which Commander Pick
ering is secretary, decided some time ago to re-
move the headquarters from this district to
Boston.
1t would seem on the face of it that this was
not an economical move. II the steamers Iris
and Myrtle are also to be removed it would be
matter of great inconvenience to all the
lighthouses along the coast from Portland to
Quoddy Head. Tee steamers being stationed
at Boston would have to travel, perhaps, from
the further limit of the first district to the ex-
treme limit of the second.
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Municipal Court.
eod8t
BEFORE JUDGE GoULr

Observation-Disclosures Tobey, Peter Tobey, John
Cronan, Thomas Foley, Charles Scott, james White,
Patrick Smith, Hugh Gilmore, Patrick Burke, Loa
nina Taylor. Duncan McGinnis, Patrick Murray.
fntoxication. Fined So and costs each.
John Cronan. Resisting officer. Three months
in county jail.
Charles Robinson. Common drunkard. Two
months In county jail.
John Blades. Single sale. Fined $50 and costs.
Appealed.
John Blades and Annie Powell. Keeping house
of illfame. Bound over to grand jury in sum of
$500.
John Blades and Annie Powell. LIQUOR nuisance.
Bound over to grand jury in sum of $1,000
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Wanted.
Wanted.

A Cook and n Laundress mt the Maine
General Hospital. augI7dtf
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A valuable collection of high class oil paint
ings and water eolors from the American Art
Gallery, N. Y, numbering over 100 pictures of
sterling merit will be sold at auction by f. o.
Bailey Il Co., without reserve or limit, at IS
Exchange street, commencing to-day at II a.
m. and p M, continuing on Thursday and
Friday. The collection embraces every variety
OF subject capable of pleasing the most
fastidious.
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Arrival of the Portsmouth.

The United States Schoolship Portsmouth,
which is on cruise along the coast, arrived in
this port yesterday morning. The Portsmouth
carries II guns and measures S45 tons.
She is commanded by Commodore Thomas G.
Wise, with Lieut., E. w. Remey, as executive
officer The Portsmouth is anchored in the
lower harbor not far from the Tennessee.
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Greenwood Garden.

The Greenwood Rink is to be given over to
the ladies this evening, and no gentleman will
be allowed on the floor unless accompanied by
lady. Eight young ladies will have charge
of the floor and will see that this rule is strict
Iy observed
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Lady Agents wanted

ITO SSH Fosters Patent Combination and Univer-
u sal Fitting Corsets. Exclusive territory given.
Fer terms, &C., address CHAS. w. FOSTER 4 CO.,
New Haven, Conn. aug20d3t
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Buxton

The Agricultural Society of the towns of
Buxton, Hollis, WATERFORD and Dayton will
hold their annual cattle show and fair at the
society's grounds, at Buxton Lower Corner,
October I'd, Sd and 4th.
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"HaviDg examined the formula from which
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam is prepared,
we recommend it as safe and reliable medi-
cine for the cure of asthma, coughs, colds, and
all disease OF the throat, chest, and lungs.
GEO. w. MARTIN, M. d.
III. STEARNS, M. D.,
Formerly Surgeon.N M. Asylum, Iogus Me
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NOTICE.

A SPECIAL Meeting Of the Stockholders of
"A Diamond Island Association win be held at
the New Restaurant Building, Diamond Island,
Wednesday, Aug. 22nd, A. D. 1888, at 21s O'Clock
p. M, for the purpose of considering proposed
changes in laying out the Public Grounds, and of
transacting such other business as may legally
before said meeting
The Stockholders are requested to invite their la
dies and friends interested in the cottage system to
be present Oh said occasion, where every facility
Will be afforded to examine the natural advantages
of said Island for sum mer residences Baked Beans
from the SNew oven' and hot coffee will be served
in the Restaurant at O'Clock, p. m.
Forest City Steamboats, will leave for the Island
at y and 1870 q. M, IL m and 2 p. m.
Per Order of the President,
P. j. LARRABEE, Sec'y.
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Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
FOR SALE.

THNHE well known Oxnard Block Of four Stores
(two of which are now rented,) situated at
Freeport Corner, a good locality for trade. SAID
Stores are well calculated for almost any kind of
business or manufac turing. For full particulars
apply TO the subscriber
GEO. W. WoODMAN, Assignee N
Portland, Aug. II, 1888. aug22eodtf
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The Bangor Commercial says that long
distance of the Shore Line road beyond Ban
gor has been graded, and it begins to look as
though trains will be running to Ellsworth by
Thanksgiving. The work is progressing
rapidly along the line.
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If you are troubled with rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, asthma or catarrb, get Pine Hygenic
Mattress, manufactured and sold by J.H
Gaubert, 1919 Middle street, Portland, Me.
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