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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-10
Dividend Notice.

OrPics HERSASpo lNsui ANCg 20
Memphis January 8, ls8
A I meeting Of the Board OF. Di'eetqrf,
~ held this day. Cash Dividend Of ,6l SIX
per cent was declared out Of the net earning
OF the past elk month";, payabl on dama d,
s. n. DUNsC0MB, Pres't.
J. S. DUNscoNR, Soc'y. l0s ll4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-10

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Dee %. 1882
, nSceiNed OF Memphis s1ntaRl Ala SOeSetV
SD 10 IN inll pGy nieut Of certificates NO,
"a ana W Que this daN. 4 cheerfuiIy recon-.
are % This society 20 my friends aud the
P""he' N. j. JONES
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
Rapblings in Rome.

1t was not a balmy night, the breeze laden
with the perfume of of orange flowers, which
greeted the pedestrian last evening, but after
he was comfortably seated in City Hall, well
warmed, and gazing on Mr.. Ragan's illustra-
tions of the eternal City, he forgot the
piercing wind and spow-covered streets with
out.
Mr.. Ragans lecture was vast Improvement
over its predecessors, both in illustration and
from historical point of view. All the great
buildings with their traditions were laid before
the spectator. There was the ancient and
modern city, the treasures of association and
art. The forum, the Arches of Titus and
Constantine the Tiber, Pincian Hill, Castle
of St. Angelo, St. Peters, the Vatican, the
Farnese Palace, st. John Lateran, the great
Basilica of ST. Paul's, the Appian Way, the
Spanish Staircase, and the Fountain of Trevi,
were all beautifully pictured forth and drew
loud applause from the large audience.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
Personal.

On Tuesday evening very genial family
party gathered at the residence of Grenvills
NJ. st, vens, Deering, to celebrate the birthday
of his only daughter, Fanny Revere. The oc-
casion was much enjoyed by all. and many
good wishes flr happy birthdays in the future
were extended to her, in honor of whom the
guests were assembled.
DR.. Il. M. Harlow, superintendent of the In
sane Hospital, is seriously sick with erysi Pc
las.
Rev. B. B. Merrill, of the First Congrega-
tional Society, Searsport, is to leave his paste
rate on account of i'll health.
Captain John Rankin, who died in Wells,
January 8, was born in Wells in 1902. Fol
lowing the sea for a period OF almost sixty
years, the earlier part in the West India
trade, and for many years in coasting, he was
we'll and favcrably known. He was man o.
sterling character, unassuming but faithful to
every trust.
George Hilton, who has been postmaster at
South Parsonsfeld for 81 consecutive years,
has resigned that Office. He is SO years of age,
His son succeeds him.
Ex-Councilman James E. Sturgis is in the
city on visit. Mr.. Sturgis is looking remark
ably we'll
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11

Tho death of Matthew f. Whittier, author
of the Ethan Spike letters, reminds as of the
fact that Maine, among her native and resi-
dent citizens, has contributed large share of
those writers who have given distinctive
character to American humor Seba Smith,
whose Jack Downing letters were written
when he was editing newspaper in this
city, was one of the first, if not the very first,
to adapt the Yankee dialect TO the
purposes of humorous writing. His Jack
Downing letters gave him national reputa-
ton Charles F. Browne, a native of Water
ford, in this State, in the character of Arte-
mas Ward, attained high reputation as a
humorist in England as well as in this coun-
try. Matthew f. Whittier's Ethan Spike let.
tiers, though not so wide in their scope, were
even more true 10 the traits of the Yankee
character They were very widely read, and
if COLLECTED in volume would be found wor-
thy of permanent place in the literature of
humor. David Barker might be added to this
trio, since he united with his poetic gift a fine
vein OF native humor, which found expression
In his poem of the CouFtship and other pro-
ductions. Portland Transcript
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
THE MARY j. FINN.
Some anxiety Felt in Regard to Her.

A despatch was sent to Portsmouth N. H.,
yesterday, by Moore & Wright of this city in
curing if the tug Mary j. Finn, and two
scows, which put into that port Thursday were
still there. The Finn left that port Tuesday
morning for Portland.
Mr.. Wright told a reporter of the PRESS last
night that Col Moore went to Portsmouth
Monday, saw Capt. Deane, of the Finn, and
told him to leave Portsmouth for Portland
Tuesday morning, but, it, after reaching the
mouth of the harbor, the weather was not fav-
cradle, to return and telegraph him at this city
The tug Confidence, which left Portsmouth at
8 o'clock-or an hour after the Finn started
Tuesday morning, with bark in tow, arrived
here all right the same afternoon at O'Clock,
but saw nothing of the Finn on the way. The
orders are very strict which the masters of the
Moore q Wright tugs receive, in reference to
telegraphing, and this is the first time the or
ders have been disobeyed 1t is therefore a
reason for making the firm feel anxious espec-
tally as Capt. Deane is a very careful, conscien-
tious captain. 1t is possible the tug may have
gone into Cape PorEoise, where there would
be, it is said, no facilities for reporting her ar
rival. At any other port there is an opportu-
uity to telegraph.
The Mary j. Finn is stout, serviceable yes
sci, the size of the Belknap, built in Philadel-
phia five years ago, and thoroughly rebuilt
last year. She is valued at $4,000 and has
marine insurance, at New York. of $4,000
The two scows are valued at $1,000 each and
are insured.
The officers and crew of the Finn are the
following:
Captain-Byron Deane, Portland.
Mate-Capt John Fisher, do.
Engineer-Frank Davis, do,
Steward-Reuben Sutton, Boston.
Firemen-Charles Clancy, Portland, George
Morey, Lubec:
Captain Fisher commanded the steamer Ex-
press last summer
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
Brief lettings.

A tough day yesterday and hard night last
night.
At meeting of the First Baptist church
Tuesday evening it was voted to extend call
n the Rev. A. X. P. Small, D. D., of Fall
River, Mass, to become pastor of the church
t is understood that he will accept.
II the French spoliation claims bin passes
he House two ladies in Dover, New Hamp-
hire, will come in for large slices-one for
$4,000 and the other for $4,000. They are
IS pectively the granddaughter and great
granddaughter of Capt Nathan Lunt, who
led in Portland, in 1928
Coroner Gould held an inquest in the case
Michael franklin yesterday, and verdict
as rendered that franklin lost his life by his
IN carelessness and the Grand Trunk Com
ny was not responsible
The flags on the Custom House and foreign
amers were at half mast yesterday on ac-
ant of the death of Collector Morrill,.
District Deputy Gibson installed the officers
Oriental Lodge, K. OF p, South Windham,
'nday night
Yrs. John Karrigan, who lives on Briggs
Get, fell on the icy sidewalk Tuesday morn
(, and broke her arm.
There will be large party present at the
given by the Hair Dressers' Union at City
II Monday evening. Chandler will furnish
music.
he Telephone Exchange has 96SS subscri-
(, or 725 in Portland; net gain of 444, in
for the year.
he youths gospel temperance meeting will
ED at the Mission this evening at IL
ock. III are invited.
he Portland Electric Light Company, since
ging into their new and commodious
rters, have met With series of mishaps on
ir new engine. They now hope that all
bearings have become settled and anticipate
further annoyance.
srown, the burglar, was bound over in $500,
5he Municipal Court, yesterday
he Maine Board of Agriculture Institute"
be held at Banquet Hall, Cornish,
sdnesday and Thursday, Jan. oath AID 25th
The Polynesian had not arrived last evening.
is probably outside awaiting a change in
weather in order to run in.
Ehe Manitoban, it was announced last even
:, would not sail until to-day for Glasgow.
IHarleS DaflOru Ol DolidSt, WHO WIS TAKEN
,m the Reform School and sentenced to
rtland Jail for arson for trying to set the
lool on fire, died at the Jail yesterday from
ngestion of the brain after weeks illness.
officer Burnham arrested a man named
srrill last night on suspicion of larceny of a
of carpenters tools from house on Dam
rth street some time ago.
The trains on the railroads were delayed
nm 20 minutes to 45 minutes yesterday owing
the effects of the cold weather on the rails.
y under stood that the manager of the ST,
nm Nd Maine Railway has been requested
the nj ~ectors in London to have thorough
neetion NJ the company's track, buildings
a plant. etc.. and TO send the report at once
England. so that immediate provision can
made for pu ting the road in first class
der. 1t is propc SID 70 lay steel on the sixty
lies now i id with iron, and generally to add
tch improvements as the increasing traffic Of
le road requires.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING. JAN. II.
THE PRESS.

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of N. G.
Fessenden, Marquis Brunell & Co., Andrews Arm
strong, Went orth, Hodsdon, A. 4. Cleveland, Rob
Bose, HItchings & Mcfarland Watson, Stinson
Boston & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
rains that run out of the city
Auburn, Willard Small & Co,
Augusta, ]. E. Pierce.
Bangor, Bangor News Co.
Bar Harbor, F. S. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, Il. NJ. Durham.
A. l.. Jefferson.
Brunswick, B G. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills, T. A. Verrill.
Damartiscotta, E. W. Dunbar.s
Freeport w A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. G. Harmon.
Fairfield E. Fl. Evans.
Pennington, d. ii. Knowlton.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, JAS. H. Irish & Co.
Hallowell, G. -. paulding.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes.
Livermore Falls, G. ID. Hughes
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge r.. A, Thomas,
Norway, s. L. Crockett A. o. Moves
Old Orchard, Geo. e. Fogg A. l. Jellison,
Richmond, G. A. Beale
Rockland, o. S. Andrews,
Sabattus K. H. johnson
Saccarappa, f. E. Webb.
Saco, H. b. Kendrick & Co.
Springvale, @. Fl. Pierce.
So. Paris A. NJ Gerry.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
Vinalhaven, H. NJ Robe
Waldoboro. G. Bliss.
Waterville, j. M. Wall.
Yarmouth w. E. Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11

Spell imam of Halifax has written Hanlan
that he " ill match Wallace Ross and mate
AGAINST Han, Ian and Lee for double scull race
fer $1,000 a side, the race to be rowed at Hall
fax. Hanlan says he is willing to make the
race if it does MT interfere with his other en-
gagements already pending, but he will not
go to Halifax to row, preferring some point be-
tween the Provinces and Toronto, aud he con-
siders Lachine suitable place. Hanlan says
# the match is made to be rowed on neutral
water he will stake 50, coo or $4,000 on the re-
suit. 1t is probable that Hamm or Conley
STill be Ross's partner.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11

A Contributor 10 its Funds.

- AsS - ~~>~Hs
These cards will be given only to the chill
dren subscribing ten cents and will not be
given to any adult. For the latter the certih-
Gates are intended, which will be given to
every donor of one dollar to the fund. These
certificates are on a nice bank-note paper, with
fine steel engraving of Longfellow at the
head, with an engraving of the house in which
he was born on one side, and view in Deer
ing's Oaks on the other. Below are two
stanzas from "My Lost Youth" and at the
bottom the usual engraved form of member
ship.
On motion of Mr.. Richardson, the certificate
designs were adopted, and on motion of Mr..
fash the cards also, one of the latter to be
given to each child subscribing ten cents, and
their name inserted in the blank left on each
card for that purpose.
Mr.. Baxter said the committees to solicit
funds for the monument had been provided
with books and would start out Monday, ex-
pecting to finish the work in about a fortnight
The city has been districted, SO that each COM
mttee will have no more to do than they can
we'll do, and due notice will be given in the
papers of the time of their starting ON their
Gou1luc, 81 tudb IL pcOplo w hoo "ich w o""Ae
their coming, they can leave the money they
wish to give, with orders to deliver it to the
committee.
1t was voted that Messrs. Baxter and Bur-
rage proc Ire the necessary cards and certifi-
Gates.
Mr.. Baxter announced as the committee for
the grand concert to be given February 9th,
in aid of the fund: j. B. Ceyle, chairman,
Mrs. w. Ell. bennett, Ira G. Stockbridge, T. e.
Hazel, Ardon w. Coombs. H. L. Houghtop,
T. L. Talbot, d. W. Snow, Mrs. Hermann
Kotzschmar, Mrs. 81. N. Wetherbee, Mrs A.
M. Smith, and Miss Harriet Shaw. The Haydn
Association, Rossini Club, Weber Club, and
Philharmonic Orchestra, will all take part in
the concert.
The school children, under the direction of
Mr.. Hazel. will give concert the Saturday
preceding May Day.
Mr. Baxter said he had secured 1875 addi-
tional subscriptions.
Friday afternoon, January 18th, will be de-
voted in the public schools of this city to
Longfellow. The exercises will be arranged
by the teachers, with especial reference to the
occasion, from the wsrks of the poet, and the
parents and friends of the children are invited
to attend. 1t is requested that the principal
in each school delegate some one of the
teachers to prepare a brief account of these
exercises, and hand it in to the PRESS that
evening for publication next morning.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
Cape Elizabeth.

The information furnished the Advertiser
last evening in regard to Pond Cove, Cape Eli
zabeth as far as the Ssfford property is con-
cerned was incorrect. 1t is true that a num-
Der of lois have been sold to parties who have
erected cottages, or will do so next spring
But only small portion of the shore property
has been sold; there are number of excellent
lots still IN the market. That the Cape Eliza
beth shore will be eventually lined with sum
mer villas is as sure as that the sun will con
Time to shine.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
EW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested ina either of
esfnfeh hereinafter named.

| To all persons interested ina either of the
estates hereinafter named.
| A a Court of Probate held at Portland, within
"A and for the County of Cumberland on the First
| Tuesday of January, in the year of our Lord,
eighteen hundred and eighty the following mat
tiers having been presented for the action there
That notice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested, by causing copy of this order to bepubshed
three weeks successfully in the Maine State Press,
and Eastern Argus, papers printed at Portland
aforesaid, that they may appear at a Probate
court, to be held at said Portland on the First Tues
day of February, next at ten of the clock In the
forenoon, and be heard thereon, and object if they
see cause.
JOSEPH B, GARDNER, late of Boston. in the
County of Suffolk and State of Massachusetts, de-
ceased who died leaving estate to be administered
in the County of Cumberland Petition for admin
istration presented by Edward @. Gardner son of
said deceased
NANCY FARNSW0RTH, late of Bridgton, de-
ceased Win and petition for the probate thereof
presented by Noah Woods the Executor therein
named
JOHN K. CHAPLIN, late of Naples, deceased.
First account presented tor allowance by John B.
Chaplin Executor.
JOSEPH G. SMITH g. ais. minor children and
Petition for license to sell and convey Real Estate
presented by Jehn D. Martin, Guardian
AUGUSTUS F. sPoLLETTE, late of Brunswick
deceased. Account presented for allowance by John
w. Perry, Administrator.
NATHANIEL S. LAWRENCE, late of Pownal
deceased. Petition for allowance out CT Personal
Estate presented by Mary A. Lawrence, widow Of
said deceased.
IVORY LIBBY, late of Windham, deceased. Pc
titon for allowance out of Personal Estate present
ed by Susan A. Libby, widow of said deceased.
ANNIE E. FRANK, and George A. Frank, minor
children and heirs of George w. Frank, late of
Yarmouth, deceased Accounts presented for al
lowance by Asa F. York, Guardian.
JOHN CURT late of Yarmouth, deceased. F.rst
Account presented for allowance by Dorothy b.
Curt, Administrators.
DAVID GRAY, late of Cumberland, deceased.
Will and petition for the probate thereof presented
by Richard Q. Conant and Daniel A. Hall, the exc
cutors therein named.
LOWELL v. WALKER, late Of Portland, deceased
Petition that some suitable person may be appoint
ed Administrator, presented by David Boyd, cred
ilor of said deceased.
HATTIE BELL MERRILL & ais minor children
and heirs of Samuel L. Merrill late of Jeneau in the
State OF Wisconsin, deceased, sai minors having
estate in the County of Cumberland Petition for
license to sell and convey Real Estate presented by
Francis E. Rundett Guardian.
HENRY G. PEABODY, Judge.
true copy of the original Order.
Attest: SETH L. LAKRABEE, Register
w3w2
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11

During Tuesday night the wind increased to
a gale, accompanied by snow. The mercury
stood little above zero. At sunrise it marked
90 above. and at noon in the glass-covered
thermometer on Exchange street-100 above,
but in the unprotected Thermometer on Gum
berland street, near Chestnut, but 80 above, AT
sunset the wind was still high, from. the NORTH
and tins mercury only little above zero.
There was only about two inches of snow fell
during the day.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
A C1rio.1s Assault.

A Frenchman named Willed, of Biddeford
last Saturday night, received pay from the
employees of the mills, who were his debtors.
After closing the store he left for home with
about $500 in his possession. He asserts that
on the way home he was assaulted by two
men who had smeared paper with molasses
and plastered it on his face SO his cries could
not be heard. They then took his money and
cleared out. Mr.. Willed was owing several
people, including Williams & Pulsifer of this
city $500, SO that the loss of this money with
which he intended paying bills, was serious
matter to him. The use of molasses for rob
berry is the first case of the kind we ever heard
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
Wedding Bells.

There vera number Of weddings in this
city yesterday. The weather was not very
suspicious. but the happy couples cared little
for that.
Mr.. Charles O'Brion and Miss Carrie F..
Rand were married at the residence of the
brides father, John F. Rand, corner of New
High and Cumberland streets, by Rev. Henry
Blanchard Of the First Universalist church.
The bride vas attired in an elegant Ottoman
silk, trimmed with point lace, and the groom
wore the customary evening dress. There
We're a large number of friends present from
New York and Boston, and the presents were
superb and very numerous. There was an
elegant wedding breakfast, and the pair left
for New York, Baltimore and Washington on
the afternoon train.
At ST. Lnke's yesterday the cathedral doors
were thrown open for the wedding of Daniel
#. Emery Jr., and Miss Stanwood, daughter
of Edwin L. Stanwood, of E. L. stanwood &
Co. There was large party present. Bishop
Neeley officiated
A very pretty wedding took place yesterday
at Mr.. Thomas Russell's on North street. sMr.
William Hagen Tucker-with Phinney &
JacksoR-was united in marriage to Miss Alice
A. Russell by Rev W. B. Hayden. There
was number of valuable gifts, and the couple
left by the afternoon train on their wedding
tour.
Mr.. Workman, of the firm of Emery &
Woodman, and Miss Weston, the artist, were
married yesterday at the Universalist church,
Stevens Plains, by Rev. DR.. " eston, the
brides father, principal of Westbrook Semin-
airy. A number of friends were present and
wished the pair all happiness.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
Superior Court.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
WEDNEsDAY.-,Iohn Griffin, indicted for the rob
berry of Emma j. Hutchns, retracted his plea Of
not guilty and pleaded guilty
Michael Scanlon, indicted for the larceny of a
satchel and hair wreath retracted his plea of not
guilty and pleaded guilty.
III flowing additional indictments were made
public the a ties arraigned and pleaded OF guilty:
Thomas Hart, liquor nuisance james Cobb.
gambling house nuisance; James WEIGH, liquor NUS
ance
ncipal Court upon eompl Amt for search and seiz
are. Verdict guilty.
WateFhouse, Asst. Co. Atty.
d. A. EIeaher for deft
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
STATE NEWS.
ARoosrook COUNTY.

A sad accident occurred last Wednesday in
the woods west of Ashland. A man supposed
to belong in Bangor, was hunting for game
when his gun exploded, destroying the sight OF
both eyes. He was alone at the time, and
was found twenty hours after the accident in
an exhausted condition and both feet frozen.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Eighteen hogs have died recently at Togus
home from cholera.
Mr.. Edward A. Hanks of Augusta had
narrow escape from death Tuesday evening.
He was returning home with his horse and
sleigh from Fort Popham-where he has been
employed on an ice house for several weeks
past. just as he reached the South Gardiner
ming along and the locomotive striking the
sleigh stove it into flinders and hurled Mr..
Hanks 70 feet away from the track, according
to measurement afterwards made. He was
cut and bruised but not dangerously injured.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11

Hinds's Honey and Almond Cream is one of
tho best things in the~ market for chapped
hands face, lips, etc, This is no untried
roroodv h 1t thousands in Portland can testify
- -. evcell4 wee. If any Of our readers doubt
this abatement, let them make trial of the
comnound and tSey will say We are right.
Kinds also gets M toothache remedy that is
gtlv called the "essence OF happiness"
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
THE LoNeFBLLow STATUE.
The Coming Celebration of Children's
Day.

A meeting of the Longfellow Statue Com
mittee was held in the Aldermen's room at 4
p. m. yesterday.
There were present Mayor Libby, chairman,
Messrs. fash, Burrage, Richardson and Baxter.
Mr.. Baxter, from the committee on cards
and certificates, reported that the committee
visited Boston and had designs made for both,
samples of which were exhibited, and were
very handsome. The cards bear an excellent
steel engraving of Longfellow's head, with
facsimile of his autograph below. Beneath
the autograph is the stanza:
see again. as one in vision sees,
The blossoms and the bees
And hear the children's voices shout and call"
followed by this inscription:
From the
LoNGFELLow STATUE ASSOCIATION
OF MAINE,
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11

will commence to-day their taily sale on
specialties They say that account u sVock mas
been taken and shows very profitable results
for the past year; and now in order to reduce
stock they are. willing to lose little money.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11

STATE OF MAINE, COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, SIS
l. William H. Soule, Cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief
WILLIAM H. S0ULE. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day
Of January, 1888.
oRRIN s.. FoGG, Justice of the Peace
Correct-Attest.
H. N. JOSE,
JAMES S. MARRETT, Directors
JOHN y. TUKESDURY.}
ian10 dQt
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11
supreme Judicial Court.

flnu1Ns d., fhEelDlNSs
WEDSEsDAY,-The traverse jury was empanelled
as follows:
Caleb O. Carver, foreman. Gorham; William s
Banks, Portland; Edwin f. Bowker, Brunswick:
Frank B. Blanchard Falmouth Joseph A. Bennett
Bridgton Clearance L. Buchanan Yarmouth; Rich
seph HI. Hill, Windham; Joseph H. Hamilton, No.
Yarmouth; Scott Jones, Scarborough.
The second traverse jury is as follows:
Reuben c. Smart. foreman, Cape Elizabeth; John
J. knowlton, Westbrook; Plantyille P. Larrabee.
Sebago; Leonard Quinby, Westbrook; Sumner c.
Rand Portland: John Roberts, Gorham Edward
B. Robinson, Deering; Edward O. Russell, Cumber-
land; George 5. Staples, Portland; Josiah Sterling
Cape Elizabeth; William Thompson, Brunswick,
Waiter 5. Totman, Harpswell.
Supernumeraries-Geerg w. Toothaker Pownal;
John Q. Wright Naples; Sumner Winslow, Deering;
charles Walker, Portland; Albert M. Wentworth,
Portland
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-11

THE retention of any waste matter in the
system produces injury. The collection of
"phlegm" or diseased mucus in time of cold or
throat affection should be promptly removed.
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup does it more quickly
and effectually than any other cough syrup
made.