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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-06

A lady visited Utah recently, and
while in Salt Lake City saw q
little Mormon boy crying in the
street.
What's the matter, my poor
little fellow ?" she said to him ten
derly.
Nothin'," sobbed the boy.
HAS any one been abusing
your"
I" Yes'm."
Who?"
dad"
Have you q mother?"
Yes'm, durn it, that's just what's
the matter. I've got sixteen of 'em
slready, and dads gone and married
another one. That's what hurts me
and don't care who knows it, SO /
don't, and I'll just cry my head off
and die" and be set up another
howl.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-06

A Pittsburgh man, aged so, was
sent to the poorhouse the other day
by two married daughters who are
amply able to support him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-06

Punch says that the English re-
ward for bravery is garter and .
wooden leg to wear it on
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1883-06-06

friends have been notified.
This morning was warm, and he
imprudently made change of his
underclothing. Our climate is de-
ceptive. Before evening there came
upa chilly storm. An attack ofsick-
ness followed, of course. But Perry
Davis's Pain Killer was used for re-
lief, with the happiest effect. In
these Summer months of suddenly
varying tempature, everybody ought
the keep bottle ofthis valuable rem
edy within reach.
Bill Fox, the dissolute young fell
low who deliberately murdered w.
L. Howard, near Nevada, No., few
days ago for his money, coolly
pleaded guilty in court last week,
saying his life had been a miserable
failure, and he wanted it ended.
Judge Burton refused to accept the
plea, ordered one of "not guilty"
entered, and appointed two lawyers
to defend him. The action of Fox
created profound sensation.
A queer divorce case is reported
from Kimbolton, Muskingum coun-
ty, Ohio. Mrs. Sarah p. Sales asks
for divorce from her husband on the
ground that he is a very devout
Christian, and prays three times each
day. She AYERS that at family wor-
ship Mr.. Sales points cut all the
great sins mentioned in the Bible
and makes them apply to his wife,
denouncing her in bitter terms before
all the members of the family. This
is the reason that she petitions for q
divorce, regarding her husbands
denunciations as cruel in the ex-
treme.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
A Wedding Anniversarv.

A delightful surprise party occurred at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Wyer Greene on
Brackett street, the other evening, the occas-
ion being their tenth wedding anniversary. a
large number of friends assembled in their par
Tors to celebrate the event with good cheer, at
fectionate congratulations an1 substantial ey.-
dence of their regard. After an hour or two Of
social converse an elegant collation. was served
supplemented by ics cream Ia Flatseh's best
style. The Judge thought it was nice, so did
another gentleman, but oh, for the fatally in
secure dishesl
Next. 2. j. Larrabee, Esq, announced re-
marks by the Rev. j. McWhilnie, who with
happy and peculiarly fitting words in behalf of
the company, presented Mr.. aud Mrs. Greene
with rich and elegant silver ice pitcher and
tea service. Mr.. Greene responded with coz
dial thanks, and the remainder OF the evening
passed with social intercourse and music. 9th
er costly and beautiful presents were received
among which was silver vase of fine and ex-
qaisite workmanship. Besides the large com
pany present there were numerous letters and
messages of regret from friends unable to at
tsnd
With warm expressions of appreciation and
regard for their host and hostess the company
at late hour sang "good bye" and took
lsaye
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29

AT regular meeting of the trustees of Tufts
College the following memorial was ordered to
be recorded In honor OF Hol Israel Wash
burn, Jr., LID, President of the Board, late
ly deceased
We gratefully remember and acknowledge
the many eminent qualities which gayeto Gov.
Washburn a jast Dre-eminence IN our coun-
cils-his ardent enthusiasm for the higher
learning, his admirable intellectual training
and eloquence--and deeply regret that he has
not been permitted longer to assist and enjoy
with us the prosperity of an Institution to
which 80 much of his heart has been given.
We rejoice that TO our honured president, in
long and active public life, have been COM
mitted so many and exalted trusts from his ma
tive State and the General Government Of our
country; but we take especial pride Ia remem-
bering that all these obligations were assumed
In the spirit OF patriotism and discharged with
integrity; that he stood in troubled times as an
example OF wise and lofty craftsmanship true
to the noblest ideals OF liberty and loyalty; aud
that his death Is the bereavement OF his coun-
try no less than of the family which moufDs
him, or the institutions ef learning which will
miss his guiding hand
Nor Can we omit the mention OF his simple
and earnest Christian life, graced with those
virtues out OF which his public merits sprung.
His unsslfisn and unwayering devotion To that
church which has founded and endowed Tufts
College, aud to which he always looked as the
guide OF bis pure and cheerful life, will long
serve as the inspiration and help Of those who
remain TO succeed him in It's service.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK COUNTY.

HANCOCK COUNTY.
George Whitaker, Of Gouldsboro. lost ten
sheep by dogs Friday night.
About three weeks ago little twelve-years
old son OF Mr.. Peter Starkey, OF Ellsworth,
while engaged with another boy of about his
own age in splitting stick of cord wood, re-
ceived blow on the top of his head from the
axe of his companion. The edge of the a. e
penetrated the scalp and outer plate of the
skull, making wound about four inches in
length. from which he died on Sunday night
KNOX COUNTY.
Edwin Keene, of Appleton, was engaged re-
Gently with other men repairing the highway.
He was driving oxen, when he made an un-
guarded step down a descent OF only six or
eight inches, his weight falling upon that side,
probably causing some internal rupture, and
he was obliged to stop work and be carried
home. A physicion was sent for, but no relief
was possible, and on Sunday he died.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The house of Warren Cooper, In South
Windsor, was burned Monday night. Loss
$500 The fire was undoubtedly incendiary.
WALDO COUNTY
News has been received In Belfast that John
Wesley Collyer, son of Mrs. Mahalla Collyer,
Of Belfast, died at sea May LIST, on the passage
from Coquimbo, Chill, to Port Discovery
Washington Territory. His remains were bur
led Of sea. Mr.. Collyer, five years ago, went
TO South America as missionary, under Will
liam Taylor. and opened school at Iquique,
Peru. AT the breaking out of the war in that
country, Mr.. Collyer was obliged to flee the
country, leaving behind him all his books. He
then went to Lolita, Chill, and subsequently to
Coquimbo. in the same country A sister was
with him, who died two years ego His health
failing, Mr.. Collyer left for the United States,
intending to pass one year In California He
married in South America, and CHS wife, with
their two children, were accompanying Mr..
Collyer home,
Alonzo Wentworth OF Knox committed sui
eide on Friday evening last. During the week
he had been intoxicated frequently at Belfast,
and on Friday he went to his sisters home
the Chandler place in Knox He went to bed
Friday evening, but not making his appearance
Saturday morning, search was made for him.
His shoes and q portion Of his wearing apparel
were found in his room. The body was subse-
quently found suspended by rope around the
neck and over beam in hall used by the
Good Templars' lodge.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29

Mr.. James H. Doughty of Yarmouth on
Monday of this week received letter from
nolo, dated April Both, relating tie sal intel
ligence of the death of his youngest son, Ed
ward j. Doughty, of cholera, which occurred
at Manila, on board the ship Raphael. He
went from Hong Kong to join the ship as
mate, and died in ten days after her arrival
there. The date Of his death, or the length Of
tine he was sick is not given 10 the letter, but
it Is supposed he must have died about the first
of April Mr.. Doughty was 26 years OF age,
and had followed the sea for several years In
stead of hearing the sad news of his sons
death the father was expecting soon to learn of
his safe arrival in Boston or New York. It
was a sudden and severe shock to Mr. and Mrs
Doughty, who have the sincere sympathy of
the whole community. B.D.A.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29

The alarm from box "A at $40 p M yester
day vas caused by fire in the grocery store OF
w. e. Ross in State Street Square, next to st.
Stephens church. Smoke was seen first issu-
ing through the cracks in the floor and walls,
and the alarm was Immediately struck The
flames, which originated In the cellar in bar
rel Of paper, were soon extnguished There
was an insurance of $1,000 on the stock at the
agency of Rollins & Adams, which will fully
cover the loss from smoke and water The
building is owned by A. Weber OF Lynn,
Mass, and insured with W. d. Little & Co.
for $1,000. Loss slight.
There was slight fire in J. d. Moore's store
under the United States Hotel yesterday after
noon. Damage trifing. No general alarm.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
Brief .Inttinpa.

Rainy yesterday morning, clouds and SUM-
shine in the afternoon. Mercury 500 at sunrise,
66o at noon and roe at sunset; wind south
west.
The Water Company is laying new water
main through Union street.
The messengers of the Western Union Office
appeared in their new SUMMER uniforms yes
terday. They have adopted new style OF cap.
A new drinking fountain has been erected ut
the further end of D.nforth street, near the
end Of Vaughan's bridge.
The Plymouth Sunday school will go on their
annual picnic to Sebago Lake Saturday. Full
particulars in their advertisements
Mr.. J. F. Barnham, agent of the New Eng
land Fire Escape Company, is in the city and
proposes to show the practical working of the
Spencer patent fire escape at the Falmouth
Hotel at $50 o'clock this afternoon 1t con-
sists Of canvass slide.
Brig Kaluna, Philadelphia for Portland, is
the vessel reported as unknown, ashore on the
18th inst, on Joe Floggsr shoal, Delaware Bay
She has been assisted off by tugs, leaking
slightly and anchored in Delaware Bay.
Applicants for examination for appointment
to the department service at Washington can
ODldiu k1cnh appttOdtAOn1 a. tuC OuSeOln 4lOucC
and when filled out file them with the collec.
tor, Col. f. N. Dow. Persons whose applica-
tions have been so filed can appear without
notification for examination at the Custom
House July 4th, at II o'clock. There will be
fifteen temporary appointments at the Custom
House in November, as has been heretofore
stated
Gorham Normal school has graduated in its
four years 10 pupils Oncluding tc-days class
and of these 139 are teachers.
Woodford's Congregational church and Snn
day school will go on their annual excursion to
Higgins Beach this morning. starting at 7.30
o'clock.
The Old Orchard Roller Rink will have a
grand opening next Tuesday evening A large
party of roller skaters will attend from this
city.
Tie excursions over the Maine Central to
Presque Isle will begin to-day. A splendid
trip for little money.
Mr. Foster, Of the Maine Central, has got up
a most convenient pocket card containing the
arrivals and departures of all trains on all
roads centering in Portland.
The First and Free street Baptist societies
WAL nafo ehoil ahhual eA0uiSioh W NAlup Iilis
on Saturday. Cars will leave Boston & Maine
station at 845 a. m.
There viii be meeting on Gath Healing,
for those who believe the word of God accord
ing to James 5:15, at the Friends meeting
house, Oak street, Sunday afternoon at D. M
+. w. McKenney will lead the meeting.
The fremont sailed from New York for Port
land YESTERDAY at p. m.
The Wiliston church society will have an
excursion to Lake Sebago tomorrow, as per
advertisement.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
The Regatta.


The regatta committee met at Reception
Hall last evening. Some thirty boating men
were present.
Alderman Emery presided and Charles NJ.
Henry was Secretary
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved
The foilowi votes were passed:
That stevedores boats be not over Is feet in
length.
That entries for all races be closed Monday
night, July I'd, at O'Clock.
That all races be two miles in leugsh-one
mile and return.
That the referee and judges be appointed By
the city regatta committee, and that their de-
cision be final.
That the races be governed By The national
rules for amateur races.
The following entries were made:
Double scull working boats-James Conwell
and VIM. Paine; james Griffin and III. L.
Kingsbury; M. O'Brien and j. G.. Mullen; s
L. Hamilton and James Murphy.
Steyedore boats-John Martin, B. johnson
Thomas Matthews, NJ o Brien.
Senior amateur seulls-John Buckley.
Meeting adjourned to 7.SO p. m. July 2.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
New schooner at Kennebunkport.

The "Lavina Campbell" large three mast
ed Schooner now being built at Kennebunk-
port, is nearly completed and viii be- launched
July Sd. The vessel is beauty and will cost
about $4,000. It's 100 feet long, from the
stern to the extrt me end of the bowsprit, 81
feet wide, and IL feet deep, and will be Of
100 to 1900 tons burden. The masts are of
Oregon pine, "a feet long and % inches in di-
ametsr, with scarcely a knot from one end to
the other The boat will be used in the coal
business, plying between Boston, Philadel-
pbia, Baltimore and New York. Charles N
Franklin OF Orient. N Y, is both owner and
master. The schooner is the largest ever
by David Clark. He commenced work in
February, and has had about sixty men in his
employ. Mr.. Clark has built in the town since
1859 nearly eighty different vessels.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29

70 Lte EUttOF q N5e Ife88
Our hack drivers, we hear, are to have a
dose of reform. An order has been issued from
the quarter deck TO compel drivers as well as
owners to pay for a license. This is new
wrinkle IN reform. Last spring these men gem
orally voted for His Honor. They claimed the
credit OF electiDg him. Their leading talker
built bonfire IN honor of the victory Now
they say republics are ungrateful. 1t cools
their ardor to have to antd up one dollar and
fifty cents net at the captains Office
How do you like 1t as far as you have got,
Jehus? N b
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
The Graduation Exercises at City Hall

City Hall was crowded yesterday afternoon
as usual with the friends of the class of 49,
The floral decorations, arranged by the class
OF 81, were very beautiful, rejecting great
credit upon the designers. The wall back of
the platform was prettily draped with flags
tlanked by large handsome floral baskets nj
either side. Above, near the clock. was a
wreath of evergreen bearing in white flowers
the initials of the class motto-E. @. V. The
'front.' OF the stage was wreathed with festoons
OF colored paper in the form of chains, typify-
ing the close bonds of friendship which will in
the future as in the past bind the class together
The desk was trimmed with evergreen which
brought out in bold relief the floral letters p.
H. D., 1883. On the desk were two handsome
baskets OF flowers, and near the piano a table
bearing a beautiful bouquet. A superb ever
green bell was suspended oven the stage.
The platform was occupied by Mr.. A. L
Chase, principal of the school, the assistant
teachers, Mayor Deering, the members of the
School Committee, and other invited guests,
besides the members of the graduating class
all attired in fun dress.
The programme and names of the members
OF the class it is unnecessary to repeat as they
were published in yesterdays issue The
various essays aud declarations showed care
aud thought, were gracefully written and were
creditably delivered. The prophecies. both
boys and girls, were well written and very
bright. The musical features of the pro-
gramme were especially attractive The vale
dictory was among the best that has been de-
livered.
After the literary exercises the diplomas
were conferred by Col. G. b. Merrill of the
school committee, upon the class In fitting
terms.
His Honor, Mayor Dsering, then awarded
the Brown medals to the following:
Clarke, Annie A Sawyer Clara L
Drummond, MaTgie Smith, Winneferd II
Woodman Albert Eastman, Fred
Davis, Harrison Nj Maher, WIND
The song, 'School Days of A uld Lang Syne,'
Lotto M. Kicker, pianist, closed the exercises.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
From Maine to I.o,isiana.

An interesting bit of local newspaper history
was given by Mr.. o. A. Hill, of Deering, in
conversation with an Advertiser reporter yes
terday. The father Of Mr.. Hill-James c.
and his brother, established in 1886, at North
Yarmouth, the Maine Christian Pilot, "a Uni
versalist weekly, edited by the late Rev. Zenas
Thompson. In short time the paper was dis
continued, the subscription list being transfer
red to the Gospel Banner. The office "plant"
was purchased by Amos Kendall, who removed
it to New Orleans, and printed with it the Pic
ayune, now one Of the leading papers OF the
Snuth
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
HEAVY DEFA CATION.
a Former Portland nv chant Robbed by
His Clerks.

II Is reported that James NJ Churchill Esq,
former resident of this city, and merchant
in Cardenas, Cuba, was lately the victim OF
deliberate plot on the part of three of his
clerks. One was his confidential clerk an
other had charge OF the custom house business
and the thifd was an inside man. The COZ
iidential clerk had power of attorney from
Mr.. Churchill and, the story goes, they man
aged to fix the books, and handle the custom
house authorities SO that they succeeded in
stealirg about $4,000 They all made their
escape from the island, so the story goes, and
the confidential clerk left behind him wife
and family
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
Arrested on snsnicion

Tuesday evening man named James Nc
Carthy was arrested on Main street, in Bidde-
ford, by Deputy Marshal Hartman, on sus-
picon Of being concerned ia the late burgla-
ries in this city. He arrived ia Biddeford
Monday evening and was Swallowed from Ola
Orchard by Offer Slower. He tried to beat his
fare on the train, but was made to pay. Moth
ing could be proved against him so he was dis
charged. Officer Slower saw burglars saw
sticking out of the fellows pocket, but when
arrested it was not found upon his person.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
Personal,


Rev DIR. Hill presided at a dinner of the
Harvard class of 1913, at Boston, Wednesday,
Patrick j. Clarity, James e. Lowery and
James E. Heating, all of this city, graduated
at Holy Gross College, Worcester yesterday.
Mr.. Lowery delivered an Grafton on 1.-THE
Need of Our Age.
Beside William Lawrence Dana and Earn :
est Sanford Jack of this city, there graduated
at Harvard this year, Francis L. Clark Of
Bangor, Henry NJ. Hall, Ellsworth, Charles
Witherly Hooke, Gastine, Frank Elwo God Jen-
nson, Bangor, Edward Kent, Bangor, Walter
Eyerard Paul, Auburn, Sabin p. Sanger, Ban
gor, and Frederick Leland Sawyer, Cumbel-
land, a pretty good delegation from Maine.
There were 205 graduates, the largest class
ever graduated. Among the 124 men gradu-
ating with honors eight of the ten men were
from Maine.
@. II. S. writes the Gospel Banner from
Plymouth, N. H.; LAST Sunday was per
mitted to stand in the pulpits OF Rsvs. Blan-
chard and Hayden of Portland, and / very
soon learned, after my poor attempt to ill the
places of these able men, that they both are
not only appreciated, but grealy loved by their
respective parishes. Brother BIanchara's con-
gregation is very large, aud growing. The
Sunday school is excellent. Aud let me say,
l have peculiar interest in that school, fer
one of its former teachers became my help
mate, and I can truly testify that no Sunday
school in the Universalist denomination is ca
pable of turning out a better minister's wife.
I would not be misunderstood; l mean better
wife for minister. The pleasant greetings
from friends in Portland, and from former
Sunday school scholars. who. to my surprise,
had come to that city, added much to the
pleasure of the day.
Mr.. Joseph A. Pickett, who has been on the
night force OF the police for the last six years,
has been transferred 10 the day beat made
vacant by the resignation of Officer Garland.
Mr.. Pickett is one of the best patromen on
the force, able, prompt, obliging and vigilant
Arthur A. Maxwell of Wells graduated at
Dartmouth. James S. Goodwin, NJ. D., OF
Portland is the only graduate left of 1911, and
he sent courteous communication, giving the
date of his birth, Nov. IL, 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29

The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Clark
made surprise for them at their residence on
Franklin street, on Wednesday evening last
it being the twenty-fifth anniversary of their
married life. There were about fifty present,
among them representatives from Brooklyn,
n. Y, Lowell, Mass, and Bath The occasion
was a very enjoyable one, and number of
presents as well as very cordial greetings, were
rendered to the host and hostess. The gifts
were presented by the Rev. Frank Burr, who
In pleasant manner spoke of the kind provi-
dence Of the Lord to them. Mr. Clark is a
native Of Portland and the well-known cleo
trician
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
RAILWAY NOTES.
The New Project in Maine.

1hS NSW rro1ect IN Malno
AT asecond railroad rally held at New Port
land a few days since, an organization for
building the proposed road from Pennington
via New Vineyard to New Portland and King
field was effected. II. S. Winter Of Kingfeld
was chosed treasurer; ID. NJ. Bonnay, Farming
ton, president OF directors, with the following
as associates; Isaac w. Green, Eustisi t. s.
Winter, M. b. Potter, Alonzo Knapp, King
field Abel Davis, L. Vaughan, James Emery,
New Portland; j. M Burbank, Freeman; G..
N. Clark, e. r. Luce, A. j. Sweet, New Vine
yard. The directors are now soliciting funds
and pushing the work as fast as possible. The
distance is Is miles. The road is to be called
the Pennington and Cara basett railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
Trades Procession.
The following additional entries for tn
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate Ia this
county have been recorded at the Registry OF
Deeds:
Westbrook- Ivory Hazelton TO Sarah j.
Watson, lot of land. Consideration $3.50
Abbie NJ. Small to Frank A. Jordan, lot Of
land. Consideration S2l5.
Cumberland-Wm Merrill to Edwin T.
Drinkwater, lot OF land. Consideration 1925.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
Bowaoin College.

The following rs the programme for COM
encement week:
SUNDAY-10.45 A. NJ, sermon before the Y NJ.
9, A. BY Rev. 9. NJ. Southgate Of Dedham, Mass
z. NJ, baecaaureate sermon by Prof. g Campbell.
MONDAYS p. NJ, Junior prize defamation.
TUEsDAY-Class Day exercises. Illumination
and dance on the Green in the evening.
WEDNEsDAy-9A. NJ, Phi Beto Kappa meeting.
1880 A. NJ, meeting of the alumni. p. NJ, I'd.
dress before Phi Beta Kappa Society by, Rev. New
man Smyth, d. D., of New Haven, Conn. SPIN,
band concert on the Green.
THURSDAY % A. NJ, prayer meeting of alumni
in Y. nj. c. A. room. 1880 A. NJ, Commencement
exercises, followed by dinner in Memorial Hall.
p. NJ, reception by President Chamberlain.
Alumni are requested to register their names and
procure tickets for the Commencement dinner be-
at the c.eayeland Lecture Room, Massachusetts
Hall.
for admission to college at Massachusetts Hail.
The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29
Munfcfpa1 Court.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
THURsDAY.-Wilnam Small, John Shea, James
Crawford. lntoxication. Fined SIS and costs each.
Daniel Gorham and David W. McGlinchy. ARRAY.
Fined IS and IA costs each.
Alya Barbarick and Lewis Barbarick. Larceny.
Sentenced to Reform School during minority. Sem
tence suspended during good behavior.