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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-14

EOI6OAhls
The Clark Memorial Church at Bar Harbor
was formally dedi Gated Sunday morning. Rev.
james McCosh, D. D., officiated.
Gov. ROBBIE has appointed Wainwright
Gushing of Foxcroft Register of Probate of
Piscataquis county.
Gov. Robie and Council have accepted the
invitation Of the Frontier Guards to public
reception and ball to be given in their honor at
Eastport, September 9th.
Prof. @. L. Whitney, past lecturer of the
Michigan State Grange, has been engaged to
give series of lectures in Maine beginning
August 23d.
Mr. Puringten, who has been elected princi-
pal of the Pennington Normal School, is a
graduate of Bowdoin College in the class of
1879. For the past eighteen years he has been
teacher in the public schools OF the State.
Recently he refused the presidency of the
Vincennes University in the west, and po-
sition of principal of the high school at Bloom
ington, I'll. BE has had very marked success
in the Auburn High School.
The Calais Times announces on the author
ity of the gentleman himself, sthat Gen. B. B..
Murray is not candidate for the collectorship
of the Passama quoddy district.
Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain is visiting his
mother in Brewer.
Hon. B. p Gilman is dangerously ill at his
residence in Orono.
DR.. VIM. B. Lapham, agricultural editor Of
the Maine Farmer, has resigned that position
after having been connected with that paper
over eleven years. The resignation will take
effect in three months This action was neces-
STATED by a bronchial trouble with which he
isaflicted and which may oblige him to spend
the winter in milder climate. Dr. Lapham's
retirement is to be deeply regretted.
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ASSAULT ON THE HIGH SEAS.
Basden and Segers Discharged from
Custody.

The hearing in the case of the colored sailors
Charles Ashton and james Brown against
Basden, first mate, and Frederick B. Segers.
second mate, of the schooner Fred w. Small,
of Augusta, for assault on board said vessel,
was resumed before United States Commission
er Rand at $50 yesterday morning.
John Fl. Mason, captain of the schooner, tes-
titled that he belonged in Augusta. Was at
the wheel when the affray occurred. 1t was
between and o'clock on the morning of
July 28th. Saw the two mates pounding
Brown, who was down on the deck. Saw the
second mate hold up knife and heard him CRY
out, "See what he had in his hand" Saw the
second mate kick Ashton in the head. Ashton
was rushing towards the place where the first
mate and Brown were having tussle. Had
a knife in his hand. The men Williams and
White must have been at the masthead, and
consequently could not have heard the talk
they testified to having heard. Ashton and
Brown refused to go aloft and Williams and
White went in their stead. This refusal to dc
duty led to the trouble.
James Brown was recalled He said the in
jury to his ribs was received at the ARRAY that
took place on the morning of July 28th. Tha,
he never was injured in any way at later
date.
This closed the testimony and A. W. Brad
bury, Esq. briefly argued the case for the re-
spondents.
District Attorney Lunt followed for the Gov
eminent.
Commissioner Rand stated that he had no
hesitancy in saying that considerable perjury
had been committed ON both sides. That he
had carefully considered the case, and while
his decision might possibly differ from that
another court and jury might find, yet to him
it seemed the only one to make. He then or.
dered Basden and Segers to be discharged from
the complaint.
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SOLD OUT.
Storer, Bolster & Co. Sell Out to
Deerlng. Milliken & Co.
The Largest Sale Ever Recorded
in Portland.

Yesterday noon report was breathed
abroad that the large and well-known whole
sale dry goods house of Storer, Bolster g. Co
had sold ont to Deering, Milliken s. Co. The
report was premature but at o'clock in the
afternoon the sale was consummated, and
Messrs. Deering, Milliken & Co. became the
possessor of the splendid stock Of the compet-
ing firm for spot cash price of 100000, the
largest cash price, it is said, ever paid for any
one stock of goods In Portland.
The reason for the sale as stated by Mr.. 81.
Storer are simply that the firm made up their
minds to go out of business and the question
was whether to sell off piece-meal in the ordi-
nary form of liquidation, or in bulk, and the
latter course was decided on. He said the
firm had Tot failed: that the concern would
pay all its bills dollar for dollar Mr.. Storer
said that he had not been DESTROYS of continu-
ing in the dry goods trade and he was glad to
go out of business.
Mr.. Seth Milliken said substantially what
Mr.. Storer had said.
For some time back, say two or three weeks,
there had been rumors of change in the firm
and this rumor gained strength and form when
about week ago, Mr.. Fred Storer stepped
out OF the firm and Storer Bros, was changed
to Storer, Bolster & Co. The firm of Storer,
Bolster & Co., dates back originally some thir-
ty years. 1t was Fl. P. Storer, it has changed
to FL. P. & G. l.. Storer, Storer & Cutter, G. l..
Storer & Co., Locke, Meserve & Co., Locke,
Twitchell & Co., Suorer Bros, and Storer, Boil
ster & Co. Once before when it was G.. L.
Storer & Co., Deering, Milliken & Co.. bought
out the firm. The rnmor that was current to
the effect that the firm was embarrassed was
incorrect and grew out Of the withdrawal Of
Mr.. Fred Storer from the concern. After that
the other partners decided it would be more
profitable to sell out than to continue business s,
as they would thus be able to pay all indebted
ness and remain we'll off.
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A New Jigger.

A very handsome jigger was on exhibition in
front of the post office yesterday. George W.
Stanwood & Co. were the makers and John
Alexander of Knightville the painter. 1t is
owned by W. G. Chase, teamster for Perkins
g. Shurtleff, Union wharf. 1t is novel in con-
struction, from the fact the springs are put on
new way, it has narrow axle beds forward,
and the stakes are so securely fastened that no
goods can fall off. The body Of the jgger is
9 feet inches long and feet l inch wide.
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The Waldo

Portland has many good hotels in its suburbs
but none more attractive or better kept than
the "Waldo," at Little Chebeague. The house
is gem, is furnished with all modern conven-
fences, has easy flights of stairs. coy rooms
with suderb prospect, table that is delight,
and surprise at the sea side, and a noiseless
perfect service that is a rest and benediction.
For summer house the "Waldo" can't be
beat 1t is full OF boarders all of our best PEG
pie and those from abroad, and few days
spent there will do much for the wearied and
enervated mind and body.
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The following correspondence explains itself:
CUSTOM House, Portland, Me-,
Collectors Office, Aug. IL, 1888.
Hon. John W. Dssring, Mayor:
Sir-I have respectfully to call your atten-
ton to the fact that the "Tatay" from Vera
Cruz to this port is now expected to arrive
here hourly. 1t is understood that one or
more of her crew have recently died from yell
low fevor. would respectfully request that
the health officers of the city be directed to be
on the lookout for her and to prevent her ap-
preaching the city nearer than quarantine
pleasure, of the customs officials7to cooperate
with the city authorities in enforcing observa-
ton OF the regulations required by the law Of
the State, or ordinance of the city, in all such
cases, and you are respectfully requested to in
form me of the action YOU may deem advisable
in this, or any instance Of the kind in the fu-
ture. Very respectfully,
FRED N. Dow, Collector.
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A Narrow Escape.

Saturday afternoon as the afternoon train on
the Portland and Ogdeusburg road was pulling
up to Hiram Junction an elderly lady on
board who wished to take the narrow gauge
road started to get off before the train stopped
In doing SO she missed her footing, fell be-
tween the platform and brake frames and
rolled completely in on to the track The
train came to standstill just as.the rear trucks
touched her body. The accident was watched
by persons with breathless interest. We
were unable in the excitement following the
affair to obtain the lady's name.
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Drowning Accident,

Last night two boys went out rowing at Fer
ry Village, and one Of them, Ira Davis, aged
nine years, SOB of Capt. Frank Davis, fell over
board. He was submerged half an hour before
rescued, and two physicians worked over him a
long time, and when our informant left he had
not been restored. Later we learn that all ef-
forts to resuscitate him proved fruitless. Coron-
er A. j. Rich was summoned, but deemed an
inquest unnecessary.
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The School comr,ttaa

special meeting of the School Committee
was held at $50 o'clock yesterday, the Mayor
in the chair. All present except Brewer.
Bills to the amount Of 1888 were approved.
Miss Mckenzie has been appointed to the
place in the practice school, declined by Miss
Clark.
The next business in order was the election
OF master for the Butler school. Several
ballots were taken without choice, although
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Naw Mail TO Portland

A new mail has been established between
Biddeford and Portland for the convenience of
business men and merchants. By the new ar
rangement word may be sent to Portland and
"a answer obtained the same night. The mai,
goes In the morning by the TAB train and re-
tnrns in the train leaving Portland at s.15 in
the afternoon. This will be great accommo-
dation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-14

most Of his grand children. Some appropri late
presents were made, embracing the dates 1898
aud 1888. He is in the enjoyment of good
health, saws his own wood, has fine garden,
OF which he takes the whole care, has done
some moving this year. and is remarkably
smart for one of his years.
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Maine General Hosnital,

For several weeks all the beds in the female
ward' at the Maine General Hospital, have
been occupied, and there are now two patients
waiting for chance to be admitted. The
question of additional room will soon have to
be seriously considered
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John Sweetsir, who was shoe manufactur-
er at Wakefield, Mass, formerly of Saco, and
nephew OF the late Cornelius Sweetser, COM
mitted suicide in Wakefield yesterday by
hanging. He feared poverty and the loss of
his wife had affected his mind He will leave
$25, 900 over and above all indebtedness.
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GENTS patent SHIRTS
$1.OO

After the experience of several years. have obtained
gooa lifting good length good quality and good style
recent patent and have already given extra satisfac
ton to quite number of our best citizens.
we warrant them i'm every respect TO every purchaser
Prices, to Introduce them, ST each 81 per dOZ.
We are also running very good rs CT shirt at so cts
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DAY

Enterprising local agents wanted in this
town for an article that is sure to sell; live
druggists and grocers preferred. Address HUI
miston Food Preservative Co., 70 Kilby Street,
Boston. jy30-daw1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-08-14

ANY infant ten DAYS old will not take any other
food unless the Liquid Food is added; ana this
rapid growth in flesh and strength is proof OF all
claimed
Their only food being Murdock's Liquid Food
(see label on each bottle, they require no medi-
cine, as they nourished; and being Dourished
enables them to throw of the wastes which are
making daily, well as develop new life, as their
increased weight weekly proves. :.
Our infants nine-tenths foundlingH orphans,
and are physically as diseased or weak as the
that are in any institution.
A founding eight weeks old removed from
quarantine too soon, and broke out with measles
after he had been in the ward one week. The other
infants, being well nonrshed, did not take them,
as they did not want them. The child is as bright
as any of them, and our treatment was only re-
ducing the strength of his food
DR.. X. Tanszky read a Pare, before the New
York Academy of Medicine, April 26 1883, which
was endorsed by Drs w. III. Chamberlain, Jewett,
Burrell, Brown and others.
The subject was of vital importance to us all:
"Why is it that almost every woman, as soon as
she becomes mother. begins to suffer from some
form of pelvic disease?'
he referred to very large percentage of guyneco-
logical cases, in which the marked condition pre-
sent could be traced directly to child birth, and
then asked the significant question, "By what
means can the occurrence al these conditions be
prevented?"
All will admit that our answer il correct
The women cannot obtain sufficient nourishment
from common food during pregnancy TO supply the
wastes Confirmed by the per cent. Of women that
cannot retain their food also are unable to nurse
their babies the poor quality OF their milk loss OF
teeth, etc., Is increasing annually.
What will give relief.
Any lady that has any trouble in retaining
her food viii have trouble if she will take Muir
dock's Liquid Food, as it prepares the stomach so
that it digest other food. Any lady that wishes
to nourish her babe can do so If she will take a
teaspoonful of Liquid Food four times daily for six
months. 1t will also build up her system, so to
protect her from the diseases that DIR. Tanszky lee
ture describes they all come from not being able
to supply the waste made on the system.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
RANCH TEN.

RANCH TEN.
The Chicago Times says of Mr. Meredith's
new play, which will be presented at Portland
Theatre, Thursday night: 1.-THE so-called
border drama, through the success of the
'Danites' and some others of the same family,
has drawn the attention of dramatsts and
actors to a large degree, and Ranch No. TO-
which was presented for the first time in this
city last night, at McVicker's, is one of the
results of that attention. Ranch No. 1O' COM
pares quite we'll with dramas of the school
already in existence, and is much better than
some of them. 1t is sensational melodrama
of strong, coarse fibre, which is pretty sure
always to draw. Mr.. Meredith, the author,
presents the dual role of the twin brothers
quite cleverly, managing the physical likeness
and vocal dissimilarity with a good deal of
skill, rarely allowing one to trespass on the
other"
Stockbridge will present the Boston SYM
phony Orchestra here this fail with eighty
musicians.
Hearn's Hearts of Oak will be here Sept.
16, II and Is.
Den Thompson will play here September 10
and a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence have new play in
preparation. The title is "Facts; or, His
Little Ratchet" and is written by Jessop and
Gill.
Robson & Cranes Boarding House" will
receive its initial performance during the week
beginning Sept. II. The play will then be
presented at Lowell, Waltham, Bangor and
Portland. The cast will number % speaking
parts.
Miss Cecil Logan's new society play, can
American Marriage" which was produced
for the first time on any stage at the San Souci
Garden in Providence, r. l., last Monday
night, was well received and made quite hit
In the cast were Messrs. Frederick de Belle
vile, George r. Parks and Harry Allen and
the authoress. The whole number of charac-
tiers is 10.
At the opening of the regular season at the
Boston Museum next Monday, with "The
Marble Heart" Miss Blanche Thompson, a
new member of the company, will appear as
Marie. "The Guv'nor" will be produced on
Thursday night and during the rest of the
week. On August 27 Bolton Rowe's London
comedy success, Impulse will have its first
presentation in this country, and Miss Kate
Forsyth has been specially engaged.
"Jalma," the grand ballet spectacle, which
Manager Eugene Tompklns is forwarding for
early presentation at the Boston Theatre,
promises TO be success. The plot is interest
ing, the story coherent, and the acting will be
in the hands of competent actors. Over 400
people, including the ballet, will be employed,
and over 600 magnificent costumes be worn.
Mr.. GetZ and his assistants will show some of
the handsomest scenes ever placed before the
public.
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Mayor behring's Reply.
CRY OF PORTLAND

Mayor behring's Reply.
CITY OF PORTLAND,
Mayors Office, Aug. Is. 1883.
Hon. Fred N. Dow, Collector of Customs:
My Dear Sir-Yours OF the 18th received
have instructed our harbor master to anchor
all vessels at quarantine, having contagious
disease, or coming from ports in the West In
dies, Mexico or the Mediterranean Sea. When
after examination by our city physician, We
shall permit them to come to the wharves te
discharge cargoes, providing it can be done
with safety to our people. Otherwise such re-
sources will be taken as may be deemed neces
sarv by the committee on health.
Respectfully yours,
]. w. DEERING, Mayor.
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Arthur Smart hung up his vest in Grand
Trunk shed yesterday and bad vest, gold
watch, $3 in money, and two handkerchiefs
stolen.
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Maine Association.

TEyHE Annual Meeting Of the Maine Association Of
Il the New church will be held at the church Of
Saturday, Sept. LIST, 1883. The meetings will be
continued through the following Sabbath. Those
proposing to attend are requested to send their
names as early convenient to s. r. Dixie, that
provision may he made for their entertainment. An
friends are cordially invited.
ST. Dixie, President.
Bath, Aug. 3, 1888. aue4eodtd
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FOR SALE.
Brick House for Sale.

TIHE pleasantly and centrally located three stor-
IL led brick dwelling house on the westerly cor
ner of Pearl and Cumberland streets. Terms favor
able to the purchaser. Apply TO VIM. Ii. JERKS.
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A Smart Old Man

John Read, Ocean street. Woodfords. cele
brated his ninetieth birthday, Aug. Stb bv
having all his children at home, and slso
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There have been during the year 46 deaths
and there have been paid sixteen assessments
while there have been paid forty-one benefit
of 81 800 each, amounting to SCI, 500.
The association has been in existence ter
years, and has laid 100 assessments, in the same
time paying 1873 benefits, amounting to $685..
802.80. The average yearly expense to mem
bers, per $1,000 was $500
The following officers were elected:
Presidential. A. Shorey, Bridgton.
Vice President-Chas. H. Rich, Portland.
Secretary Byron Kimball, N. Bridgton.
Treasurer-James N. Reed, Woodford's.
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FOR SALE.

NIHE Homestead OF the late Oliver Dow situated
Il at West Buxton Village on the Saco River:
containing fifty acres excellent land, two story
brick house and 81, +" barn, STABLE wood house. ice
house, sheds &C., very desirable for country homo
For terms &C., apply to CYRUS F. DAVIS,
jy2Sdn West Buxton, Maine.
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Brick House for Safe.

H0USE No. 120 Pleasant Street, second west of
IA High street. Contains nine rooms, bath room
&c. Price $4,000. Apply to WIN. H. JERKS.
August 4, 1883. audit
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Horse for SALE

A good horse for sale. Enquire
Pearl 81.
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AUCTION SALES.
NOTICE

"A Diamond Island Association viii be held at
the New Restaurant Building, Diamond Island,
Wednesday, Aug. 22nd, A. d. 1888, at 21s O'Clock
D. M, for the purpose Of considering proposed
changes in laying out the Public Grounds, and Of
transactng such other business may legally come
before said meeting.
The Stockholders requested to invite their Ia
dies and friends interested in the cottage system 70
be present on said occasion, where every facility
will be afforded TO examine the natural advantages
of said Island for sum mer residences. Baked Beans
from the >New Oven" and hot coffee will be served
in the Restaurant at 1 o'clock, p. IN.
Forest City Steamboats, will leave for the Island
at and 1870 a. m, IL m and 2 D. IN.
Per Order of the President
p. j. LARRABEE. Sec'y.
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NOTICE.

w. D. AMES has bought the exclusive right.of
w the Eureka Lamp Stove for Cumberland and
York Counties. Anyone canvassing in said Coun-
ties for the Eureka Lamp Stove not authorized by
me will be prosecuted. Agents wanted.
w. ID. AMES,
~ Market Square, Portland Maine.
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QUARANTINE.

Correspondence Between the Collector
and Mayor.
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For Sale on State Street.

A Three story Brick House, containing
IA IA finished rooms and bath room, supplied
drained. Lot about 1900 50. it.. Immediate pos
session given.
Inquire of
JOHN G. PROCTOR.
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Horse Stolen,

SToLEN from Amasa Winslow, Saccarappa. a
feet, switch tail, weighs about eleven bundrad
pounds, SPAWN on both hind legs, ANY one fnrnish-
Ing information will be rewarded. 1''A-
augl4dlw" AMASA WINSLoW.
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If and If.

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