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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-12-12

Hy Downs Takes She HiSlaway.
A few weeks ago Hy Downs, who
is the keeper Of the tunnel between
here and Washoe, promised a man
named Phillips u double barrel
shotgun as present. Phillips
never called for the gun and Downs
thinking that he might have had
some motives of delicacy about it,
determined to 60 over to Phillips
himself and carry tie present. As
he WAS going through the tunnel
he came upon a man whom he took
to be Phillips-not being able to
make him out in the semi-derk-
ness-and considering that it was
Just the time and place to play a
joke upon his friend, he stepped
suddenly in front of him and pok
ing the shot gun in his face called
out in a ruffianly voice: "Throw
up your hands" The man threw
mp his hands at once remarking,
Take all you can find" A nearer
inspection of the man proved him
to be N. Soderberg the lawyer, who
had gone down to Lake View on
horseback, and the animal having
gotten loose he was obliged to foot
it home. Downs finding that he
had tackled the wrong man was
more frightened than Soderberg,
and after apolegizing promised the
attorney to send him the next fat
goose he could XII.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-12-12

Furnished House Wanted.
Any person having a furnished house
of five or six rooms will please address
A. care this office. nov2s
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-12-12
The Magnolia
DrayinS.

All kinds of light and heavy dray-
ing done on easy terms and at
shortest notice. JOE CARPENTER
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-12-12

DR.. F. j. White,
DHYSKCIAN AND SCRGE0X.
Office In rear of Thaxfer's Drug Store
Resi- dence-EOOm ct" White House.
CALLS ATTENDED DAY AID NIGHT.
now
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j. GUION, M .
URGEON AND Pm EsIClAN.

Omce-Iz rear Of City Drxs Store.
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To Rent.
Groceries.

Nicely furnish ed room, in good loca-
ton. Apply at this office. II
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-12-12

Wells bored in the Carson Valley and
vicinity result in a constant fiOw of
good, soft water, which never freezes in
the coolest or fails in the drycst weather
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
Tho Lobster Question.

To the Editor Of The Press:
Last Saturdays issue Of the Kennebec Jour
nal contained letter from Seth Webb, South
Deer Isle, upon the lobster law of Maine. If
he intends to convey the idea that the capital
lists of New York and Massachusetts are trying
to have q law passed BY the present Legisla-
ture for the protection Of HOLSTERS upon the
coast of Maine, think he is in error. They
have had nothing to do with it, but move is
being instigated by the resident dealers Of lob.
sters and Woodworking fishermen, to have q
law enacted that will be q protection to the
lobster business of this State. If we can have
a law that will prohibit the catching Of small
Holsters for the entire year the business will be
protected, for the reason that from fifty to six
ty per cent. of the number caught are of less
size than 103 inches in length and before they
are old enough to propagate. If this whole
sale slaughter Of small Holsters can be stopped
the business will revive and the supply in q
short time, will be what it was fifteen years
ago. 1t is evident to everybody that knows
anything about the business that unless some
thing is done for the protection of Holsters up
on the coast OF Maine they will be nearly, ii
not entirely exterminated, and believe it is
the desire of nearly every dealee and fisher
man OF Maine that such a law as I have sug-
gested should be passed by the present Legis-
lature. A. l.. JOHNSON.
Jan. 3d. 1883.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
A Portland Man in Troubla.

At the instigation Of New York parties
whom Rufus Rand owed for horses when he
failed some time ago, that gentleman waD ar
rested Friday afternoon by Officer Langmaid,
and taken to the station. 1t will be remem-
bered that these same parties tried to take Mr..
Rand short time ego, and Governor Plais-
ted refused to grant requisition. Governor
Robbie will now be asked to deliver him up to
the State of New York for trial. Mr.. Rand /,
Saturday morning, gave bail in the sum Of
$1,000 for his appearance before the court next
Wednesday, and was released. Mr.. II. D..
Hsdlock represents the compliments and II.
W. Gage is counsel for Mr. Rand. Mr.. Rand
claimed that he purchased the goods in good
faith and that his subsequent failure was una
idahla
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
The Telephone Exchange.

For some months past it has been apparent
that to maintain good service, and make room
for greater growth, larger quarters must be
supplied at the Exchange and still better
switch apparatus furnished, for though this
present switch was considered the best when it
was pat up, it is now cumbersome in its work
ing compared with later inventions. The
superintendent of this division, I. 81. Farnham,
has for some time been diligently at work on
plans for the contemplated improvements.
They have now been approved by the company
and the work begun of finishing off an oper
ating room three times the size OF the present.
The new room will measure thirty by forty
feet-haye large airy windows aud good venti
ation. There will also be a large cloak and
coat room, new battery room, work room, in
strument rooms, &c., covering the most OF two
flats in the Western Union telegraph building.
An entirely different switch will be placed in
position as soon as the rooms are in proper con-
dition, and thorough revision made in the
classification of subscribers
For instance, subscribers conversing much
with each other will be placed on the same
section of switch. This will make qui cker
work, and less liability to errors, for then the
connection will never have to pass through the
hands of more than two operators and
generally but one, while in the present
system, each connection passes through four
operators hands before completed. Another
notable Improvement will follow the change,
in that subscribers will be less liable to become
disconnected. The long cords and plugs wi
be omitted in the new switch that in the rush
and hurry Of the work, now frequently become
Jared out, In order to re-classify the sub
scribers on the switch nearly all Of the sub
scriber's numbers will necessarily be changed,
and though temporary inconvenience to SUBJ
scribers there will be gain in the improved
service. 1t is suggested that subscribers notify
the superintendent of the parties with
whom they most frequently talk, in order
that this reassembling may be done
as perfectly as possible. A great amount
of work and two or three months time,
will be required to complete this entire change
In the mean time, the service will go on as at
present with little or no interruptions on ac-
count of moving wires. When completed, it
il hoped, we may boast of Portland's telephone
exchange system and service.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
The Eastern Railroad.

Saturday the master mechanic, master of
maintenance of way and purchasing agent of
the Eastern Railroad visited Portland and, un-
der the charge Of General Manager Tucker,
made thorough inspection Of the Portland
Company's works, and were introduced to
many of our business men. Their visit was
necessarily brief, as they had to return in the
evening, but they will visit Portland again in
few days and enlarge the circle of their ao-
quaintance.
It is well known that the Eastern Railroad
has always shown very friendly disposition
towards Portland, and 1t 10 equally well known
that Portland has just as good opportunities for
doing satisfactory business with the road as
any city in New England. We dol not believe
but what our business men are as shrewd as any
to reap all the advantages to be derived from q
fourishing railroad, and that they will not al
low the visits Of these gentlemen to be wasted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
Missing.

Saturday forenoon five boys from MuDjoy
Hill started to cross the harbor on the ice to
Mackes's Island. When part way across two
Of the boys became alarmed and returned, and
the others kept on-one of them named Thorn
az, another Oliver, and the name Of the third
we were unable to learn. Up to midnight
nothing had been heard from the three who
kept on, and it is feared they have broken
through the ice and been drowned. Search
was made for them all the evening and they
were traced on the ice as far as Gunner Rock,
but beyond that point the ice has the appear
anee of being broken up, and it was thought
unsafe to attempt to go farther. The search
party then hallooed SO loudly that the officers
at the Marine Hospital were aroused and two
guns were fred in the yard, they no doubt
that signal to let them know their cries were
heard and party would start to the rescue.
Yesterday morning-or rather late Saturday
svening-two Of the three missing boys reached
home in safety. They sta ed that when they
had nearly reached Mackey's Island they de-
eided TO 60 no further but 10 return. Young
Arthur Thomas, aged IL, the son of Mr.. Chas
Thomas (the well known livery stable proprie-
tor on Lafayette stree) thought route should
be taken to reach home which the other two
insisted would lead towards Falmouth. Thorn
as stuck to his opinion and consequently went
his way, while the other two took heir own
path. Men were at work all day yesterday
hunting for Thomas but without avail. They
will commence again tomorrow.
Later.-A telephone message from Capt. Craig
last night said that Thomas had been found all
right on Long Island
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
THE WILLARD SHOOTING CLUB.
Men OF Mark at Banquet.

The Willard Shooting Club is composed of
something more than half hundred of we'll
known gentlemen who enjoy out door sport
who take kindly to good bird dog and have a
ready knack with gun. Merchants, mechsn-
les and professional men are represented in its
ranks, and il they are not all good marksmen
the majority OF them are men of good mark.
The association enjoyed its second annual
banquet at the Preble House Saturday even
ing. At a business meeting preceding Capt.
John W. Deering and George Pierce, ESQ.,,
were elected members and William A. Win
ship, Esq an honorary member. The report
of the secretary and treasurer, Mr.. Samuel
Rumery. showed the affairs of the club to be
in sound financial condition.
The club and its guests seated themselves
about nine o'clock. The tables looked the per-
lection of neatness and inviting to stalwart and
hungry men, and Mr.. John Coleman, In full
evening attire and score of skilled walters
were ready to respond with any article upon
long and delicious bill of fare. Mr.. Gibson the
popular proprietor of the Preble, had left moth.
ing undone. The markets of Boston and New
York as well as our own fair city had been
made to contribute their best, and the viands
were cooked and served in manner that roy
atty itself, like Oliver Twist, would have been
very likely to ask for more.
Captain Chas. A. Chase, President of the
club presided, and acted as toast master. Happy
after dinner speech and anecdote passed the
time 80 pleasantly that it was near the sacred
hours before time was tethered for that sort of
business. The speakers were Hon. VIM. w.
Thomas, Jr., A. A. Strout, Esq, Commodore
VIM. Senter Jr., of the Portland Yacht Club,
MessraW. II. Kohling, G. J. Harrington, Joseph
Martin, NJ. s. Gibson, Capt. b. J.. Willard,
Capt. j. W. Deering and others.
The club were well pleased with their second
annual social reunion over the festive board
and they had good reason to be. 1t was simply
an unqualified success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29

LonRfellow Statue.

1t is expected that many of the other cities
and towns in the State where contributions
shall not have previously will fix upon the
Poets birth day, Feb. 9th for Longfellow
hour in all their schools in aid of the memorial
statue to the poet. The exercises on the occa-
sion will probably be very similar to those
given SO successfully in our own schools an
account Of the life and writings OF the poet by
the teachers or read by some pupil, extracts
from his poems recited separately or in concert,
singing, often some extract from his writings
set to music, readings and recitatons from
Longfellow, together with original essays, &C.,
in higher schools. These exercises ara very
popular. and will we'll repay pupils for the
dime given, to say nothino of the beautifully
engraved memorial card to be received, and
the memory hereafter of having done some
thing for the STATUE and having ones name
deposited beneath it, THOMAS fash.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
st. yincent De Paul.

The promenade concert and coffee party at
City Hall, under the auspices of the conference
of st. Vincent De Paul promises to be largely
attended. Chandler's quadrille band will fur.
nish music, and the dances under the lead of
Captain Hartuett will give ample amusement
to those who like to "trip the light fantastic
toe"
The ladies from six this evening until the
close of the dancing will furnish refreshments
in the reception hall at moderate prices The
proceeds of the entertainment will go to assist
the conferences in their charitable and Chist-
ian work. During the last year over twelve
hundred dollars have been expended by these
worthy societies in assisting poor families of
our city, Many poor person has been rescued
from starvation and restitution by their noble,
unselfsh work. At present over forty families
are assisted by them. Let every person who
desires to contribute to most laudible charity
attend the promenade concert this evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
CARRIE SWAIN.

CARRIE SWAIN
Tonight Carrie Swain and company will APP
pear at Portland Theatre in NAB, the Miners
Daughter" An exchange says: Her versatil-
ity is most clearly shown in singing-songs
grave or gay, sentimental, comic, operate airs
or negro melodies are rendered with equal
case while her remarkably graceful dancing
deserves all praise. The play was written
especially for Miss Swain by Harry Jackson,
Jr., who played the role of Jim Corbet in
praiseworthy manner Miss Florence Noble
as Mrs. Maydrew, w. L. Hurley as Martin
rutherford and hurry Woods as Bobby Brum-
mer gave fine representations and Little
Mamie as the child Violet was charming"
THE LYcEUM.
Mr.. Fred Mortimer has secured the services
of Mr. Harvey Collins as director of amuse-
ments. The gentleman has filled similar posi-
lions in some of the western theatres and
claims to know just what the eastern people
want in the variety line. He will produce
amusing afterpieces in rapid succession sup
ported by the regular stock company. This
week Mile. Mills Red Stocking Minstrels will
hold the boards. The performance will con-
clude every evening with the emotional drama
entitled "The Tramp" Jorkin's Latch Key"
is in active preparation.
NY PARTNER.
Next Wednesday Louis Aldrich and COM
pany will appear at Portland Theatre in that
splendid play, "My Partner" In this play
which was produced here not long ago to a
large and delighted audience, Mr.. Aldrich in
the role of Joe Saunders has won praise for his
robust and manly portrayal Of the chivalrous
miner of Mount Shasta. Mr.. Parsloe as the
49,
national reputation and his unctuous humor
seems still as popular as of yore.
CALLENDER's MNsTRELs.
Callender's Minstrels crowded City Hall to
overlooking Saturday night, and the perform
ance gave as much delight as fortnight ago.
All the solo songs were encored, and the oiio
brought forth storms Of applause.
A TRIUMPH.
At concert in Chickering Hail. Boston, on
Friday evening, Miss Mary O'Brion of this city
appeared with marked success. She played in
two duets for two pianos, with Miss Olga
Radecki, young Russian pianist of great
ability, who has recently located in Boston and
taken position among the first mucicians of
that city The first duet was concerto by
Handel. The second an impromptu on a
theme frem Schumann's "Manfred," and both
ladies won enthusiastic praise from an extreme
ly musical and critical audience for their fine
playing Mr. and Mrs. Henschel were among
those present and Miss O'Brion was the re-
cipient of beautiful flowers from Mrs. Henschel
A trio written for piano violin and cello by
Miss Radecki, was performed ON this occasion
and greatly admired Miss O'Brion is to be
congratulated on so marked triumph.
NOTES.
The Jeffreys-Lewis company in "La Belle
Russo" will be at Portland Theatre Feb. 9th
and 9th.
There is talk that Boucicault will visit Port
land.
Tony Denier's "Humpty Dumpty" company
will be at Portland Theatre Feb. I'd and 3d.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
Personal.

Rt. Rev. Bishop Healy, of Portland, preached
the dedication sermon at the dedication of the
new church of the "Saered Heart" at Cam
bridge, yesterday.
Mrs. Abba Goold Woolson, who is lecturing
successfully in this city upon History and
upon 1.-THE dramas of Shakespeare as illustrat
ing English history" is engaged in the lecture
field till the last Of March, whom she proposes
a "trip to Europe.
Michael Noonan, a popular baggage master
on the Grand Trunk, died of hemorrhage of
the lungs at his fathers residence in Gorham,
N. H., Thursday night. He had been fifteen
years in the company's employ, was 80 years
old and unmarried. A large number Of rail
road men attended the funeral yesterday.
Geerge W. st. John has accepted the posi-
tion of foreman Of the Lewiston Gazette job
Office. Mr.. s. John is one Of the best compos-
itors in Maine and capital fellow.
DR.. Ordway is i'll ut home with kidney trou-
BILE.
Mr. Garland, of Davis & Garland, has re-
turned homo from his Western trip. He was
snow bound at Fargo.
Col. Tilden, of Hallowell, is at the Preble
House.
Mr.. S. s. Rich is improving in health and
will soon be out again.
Mrs. Pratt and Miss Merrill of this city sang
In a concert in Turner Thursday evening
Mr.. Henry G. Houston, of this city, has &C
cepted position in the United States Pension
Office in Augusta, and will soon enter upon his
iabors there. Mr.. Houston will make an .fic-
lent clerk, having had valuable experience
while Register Of Deeds OF Cumberland coun-
ty and more recently from his connection with
the Mercantile Agency of Edward Russell &
Co., Portland.
+. G. Stevens, formerly Register of Deeds
for Cumberland county, Las taken the agency
for the International line of steamers in Bos-
ton.
Among the Portlanders in Paris are Fritz Ell.
Jordan at Hotel Continental, Geo. D. Rand at
the same hotel, and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry ST.
John Smith, besides Messrs John A. and G.
K. Hinekley OF Gorham.
W. G. Cobb, formerly Of Portland. who died
In Aiken, South Caroline, will be buried from
Plymouth church Tuesday afternoon, at 3
o'clock. Funeral service will be conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Seward, after which Masonic services
will be performed by the officers of Ancient
Landmark Lodge, OF which deceased was a
member
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
rHF PRESS.
moyDAY MORNING, JANUARY 20.
1,HE PRESS,

Nav be obtained at the Periodical Depots Of N. G..
Fss.enden, Marquis, Brunell & Co., Andrews, Arm
strong. Wen orth, HodsdoD, Robert Costello, For
81 City News Stand, Jewstt, Bose, H1tchings
q Mcfarland, Watson, Strange, Stinson, Boston
q Maine 9epot and Chisholm Bros. On all trains
that run out of the city.
Auburn, willard Small & Co.
Augusta, J. r. Pierce.
Bangor, Bangor News Co.
Bar Harbor, r. s. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddsford, r. M. Burnham.
A. L. Jefferson.
Brunswick, B e. Dennis n.
Cumberland Mills, r. A. Verrill.
Damartiseotta, E. W. Dunbar
Freeport, w A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. G. Harmon.
Fairfield, e. II. Evans.
Pennington, D. H.. Knowltoa.
Gardiner Palmer & Co.
Gorham, JAS. II. Irish y Co.
Hallowell, G. -. paulding.
Lewiston, Chandler g. Estes.
Livermors Falls, G.. d. Hughes.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge e. A. Thomas.
Norway, s. L. Crockett A. 0. Noyes.
Old Orchard, Geo. E. F0gg, A. L. Jellison, /.
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Roskland, o. s. Andrews,
Sabattus, e. H. johnson.
Saccarappa, f. e. Webb.
Saco, II. b. Kendrick 8 Co.,
Springvale G. H. Pierce.
So. Paris A. NJ. Gerry.
Thomaston, s. Delano.
Vinalhaven, H. M. Robe
Waldoboro. G.. Bliss.
Waterville, j. M. Wall.
Yarmouth, w. X Smith.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
Failure of W F. sludley.

The failure of w. F. studley the dry goods
dealer, was reported on the street Friday, and
the report was confirmed Saturday. The fail
ure was precipitated by an attachment put on
by New York house for a small amount A.
Little & Co. are the heaviest creditors here
Mr.. Little said Saturday afternoon that his
firm felt kindly toward Mr.. Studley, as he had
been endeavoring to pull through for some
time, and had worked hard to keep above
water. The statement of Mr. Studleys affairs
has not yet been made, and the amount that
he can pay cannot be ascertained until there is
meeting Of the creditors. Mr.. Studley bias
many friends who are sorry for his misfortune.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29

The following officers have been elected by
the Senior class
President-C 81. Stetson.
Vice President-E P. Jord an.
Secretary and Treasury-Geo. B. Swan.
Marshal-F. Fl. Files.
Orator.. B. Reed.
Historian-F. NJ Fling.
Prophet-W. s Pearson.
Chaplain. d. Lehman.
Odst-A. j. Russell.
Opening Address--H. E. Cole.
Parting AdIress-N. B. K. Pettengill.
Committee of Arrangements-H. r. Good
win, w. G. Winter, #. j. Day.
Committee on Pictures-E. W. Chase, j. W.
Knapp, e. A. Packard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
Railroad Notes.

The committee of presidents of the trunk
lines met Friday with full force of vice pres
idents and general managers on hand, but
with only President Roberts OF the Pennsyl-
vania and Garrett of the Baltimore and Ohio
present. The charges Of cutting west-bound
freight r stes by the Grand Trunk of Canada
was discussed, the Erie being the chief COM
plsipant, as it is suffering most from the IL
roads into low-class freight made by the Lack
awanns, and in some cases participated in by
che Grand Trunk. Commissioner Fink was
authorized to taks the necessary stsps 10 cors
rect the Irregularities IL possible,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
Farewell Sermon.

Rev. Mr.. Alger, who has ministered to the
Park st. Unitarian Society, for over year
past preached his farewell sermon Last even
ing before crowded congregation. The text
was Farewell my friends" and was marked,
like all this clergyman's efforts, for beauty of
thought and diction. He said he preferred to
say good bye" instead OF farewell" Mr..
Alger will devote himself to literary werk for
the failure.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29

The funeral of the late Francis A. Smith
took place from his residence on Newbury
street yesterday afternoon, and was largely at
tended. Rev. Mr.. Blanchard, of Congress
Square church, was the officiating Clergyman
and sweet music was rendered by the State
street church choir. The floral tributes from
the Odd Fellows and Knights Of Pythias were
of rare beauty. The remains will be inferred
in the lot of the deceased in Evergreen Ceme.
far
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-29
Coastinp Accident.

Friday evening, as FIVE boys were sliding
down New State street on bob sled, the sled
got the best of them snd brought up against
the fence GU the lower side of Portland street
One of the boys, named Benjamin Ward, left
thrse teeth in one OF the fence pickets and was
otherwise badly injured. Two other lads.
Charles Tukesbury and Edward Leach, re-
ceived painful wounds about the head.