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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-12-28
STEAMER PorTsvrLLE.
Ten NHOnths High and Dry on the Jersey
Coast.

Yesterday the iron eteamer Pottsville, Capt.
Bacon, arrived from Philadelphia with $50
tons OF coal to Randall & McAllister. There
is story connected with this steamer that may
be of interest.
The Pottsville is an iron steamer $50 feet
long, and registers 1888 tons. She is engaged
almost wholly in the coal freighting business,
and runs from Philadelphia to New York and
ports Ia New England. Last January she was
returning from Philadelphia to Newburyport,
Mass, Light. and encountered very heavy
snow storm off the Jersey coast, in tue midst
of which the steamer ran head on to the sandy
shores which abound there Immediately
after the vessel ran ashore she Swung around
broadeide to the land, the water receded and
left her high and dry.
1t was an unusually high tide at the time the
Pottsyille went ashore, and it is also known
that these high tides are of uncertain occur
renee there Anyhow, the water at ordinary
high tides did not reach anywhere near the
steamer. There were parties left in charge,
who were constantly on the alert for anothe
flood tide to take her off, but it was iast Ten
months before such tide occurred again, and
0hpu ~ OSutC tuO WabSA Cift u CHdAD0i
the vessel, ana the wrecking company by a
little shoveling saw her gracefully float away
into deep watsr again.
A singular fact in connection with the acct
dent is, that not joint or seam in the heavy
steamer (Which by the way is one OF Cramps
besD started. particle, neither did a pipe nor
screw on her engine or boilers break, but
after she was foated she steamed off as
though nothing had happened.
Capt Bacon says there are still many vessels
ashore on that coast in the same condition his
steamer was, aud there are crews upon them
anxiously waiting for flood tide to take them
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the EyangelIsts forgot to write, DIT is more

the Evangelists forgot to write, at is more
blessed to give than to receive"
For one Of the greatest and best men that
this country, or the world, ever produced had
as poor start as any of you, and without rela-
tlves or friends to help him, either in his edu-
cation or business. He was twice chosen by
the people President Of the United States.
And now let me tell you the secret of Abra-
ham Lncoln's success, and OF everybody'S
success. Besides being obedient diligent.
truthful, honest, temperate, prudent and good
natured, always remember when you are en-
ployed by another, no matter whom or in what
duty, always be sure, say. to do little more
than you agree to do, or else do it a little bet
ter than you are expected to do it. II yon on
ly try to do just what you are paid for doing,
and are careful not to do any more, you will be
certain sometimes to come short and be blamed
and that rightly; and even il you do just what
you are paid for doing, you know what the BIZ
bic calls such folksIfu Improbable servants
and nobody ever promotes or raises the pay of
such servants. But, il you always try to Go
little more, Or better, than you are paid for,
You will not have to wait long to have your pay
advanced, then be promoted 10 higher place,
and finally be put III command yourselves,
and set other people at work for you.
Their, after the Judges remarks, Punch
and Judy made the guests laugh till they were
sore, and Mr. Thomas sang another song.
Next appeared Santa Claus, in regular ortho-
dox style, attended by two charming little
misses, disguised, as Dame Trot aud Mother
Goose, who distributed pretty Christmas cards.
"America" was then sung by the whole assem-
bly,, followed by the march to the stage, where
the gifts from the tree were distributed, and
thence to the dressing rooms, where cloaks aud
coats were donned, and as the children passed
down stairs and out of the building they we're
given oranges and apples to carry away with
them.
There were, as the saying is several things
not "laid down in the bill,'' which created inn
mense merriment. Such was the case when
the devil chased the ourang-outang all round
the hall, and they had a regular parrot-monkey
time. Again, when all the electric lights went
out the children thought it grand good joke
arranged for their especial benefit. But pret-
test of all was when the orchestra accidental
ly struck up Marching through Georgia, I"
all the children on the floor took up the song,
those in the gallery caught up the refrain, AMI
again those in the corridors echoed it back to
them.
10 all connected with the festival there must
be feeling Of self-satislaction that they have,
to the best of their ability, obeyed the com
maud: "Inasmuch as ye have done it TO one
of these, the least OF Ny brethren, ye have
done it unto Me-"
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The E,barunacy e,amr,;.s;o,,


The Commissioners of Pharmacy for the
State of Maine held their last regular meeting
OF 1888, for the examination Of applicants for
registry snd certificate on December u. TIE
number in attendance exceeded the expscta-
tons OF the Board, fourteen applicants present.
ing themselves, and all writing papers. They
were from widely separated localities in the
State, and several of thea did themselves
credit by the admirable manner in which they
answered the questions put to them. 1t was
work of some labor and time to pass upon the
twenty, eight papers containing 1900 or 100
answers to queries, and the result was very sat-
isfactory. The percentages obtained ranged
from 0snd a portion to 94 and more; and
nine Ger iiicates were voted, besides an hon
oraiy one to a veteran physician who had fac
ed the vicissitudes of the weather through a
county practice of 80 years, and desired soft
er place for the remnant Of his declining years.
The names of the Successful candidates are as
follows:
Thomas NJ. Lewis, Saccarappa.
e, G. Kinsman, Augusta
Il. Evans Scat9, Fort Fairfield.
2. Eugene Deehan, Portland.
John S. Towne, Brunswick
Geo. @. Howard, Portland.
q. Eugene Robbins, Augusta.
Nathan Reynolds, Canton.
Frseland III. Oaks, Saco.
Hoiatio G. Allen, M. D., Boothbay, honor
airy.
During the year now closing, there have
been 81 individuals examined, IA of whom
were unsuccessful To five of these a second
trial was granted and three succeeded 1t is
worthy of note that the examinations of the
present year have been more severe, and have
covered wider range than those in the ear
lier years. The answers to the questi ons must
be very complete and correct to insure salts
factory result; and this may In part explain
the failure of several gentlemen, who probably
regarded the examination az a mere form,
thinking perhaps that the degree of M. D.
would carry them through with flying colors.
The commissioners, however, in justice to all
concernedy have felt themselves obliged to
Mete cut the same measure to the M. DIS as
to the apotheoary boys; and if the NJ. DIS have
neglected their Materia Medica,and Pharmacy
and Chemistry for subjects more interesting
or less dry, they must not blame the commits
sioners for being unable to certify that they,
'fare skilled in Pharmacy
Although accuracy in spelling and grammar
are very desirable, the commissioners are not
disposed to be over critical on these points, in
asmuch as the young men who appear before
them are not up for examination ia these sub
jects, and they exercise lenity in the matter
when the examinee otherwise shows that he is
acquainted with the subject upon which he is
examined. As general thing there is very
little fault to be found in this direction.
The next meeting of tho Board for examina-
ton vil be held in the Ward Room of the City
Building, in Portland, on Wednesday, Februa-
rs 9, 1884.
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Rrior Lotfinps.

Warm and rainy yesterday. Mercury $50 at
Sa. M. 400 at noon. 3So at sunset; wind south
Professor Williams returns home today aud
will occupy Pine Street pulpit, Sunday.
The Cumberland Ro wing Association viii
hold their tenth assembly January 9th
The class of 80, P. H. S.. held its annual
reunion at the residence of Mr.. Frank York,
Atlantic street, last evening.
The Citizens Relief Society will bold its
annual meeting at Reception Hall, at Z 80 p.
NJ. tonight
AT New Jerusalem Church, Wednesday
night, there was fne Christmas tree and
supper, and Rev. Mr.. aud Mrs. King were pre-
santed with valuable dinner and tea service.
There was witnessed the phenomenon last
evening at 7.30 o'clock, Of two very sharp
flashes Of lightning followed by a loud clap of
thunder. The rain fell in heavy showers.
3The Partisan, Captain Wylie, sailed for Liv-
erpool, via Halifax, yesterday afternoon. She
took a cargo valued at about 100000 and sew
eral passengers.
The annual supper to be given TO the pupils
of the Portland Fraternity will take place at
the Free street rooms. S Saturday evening, De-
cember 29tb, at 7.30 O'Clock.
On Saturday afternoon at go o'clock, Rev.
Mr.. Dalton will lecture in the First Parish
Church on distinsti We traits of English and
American character.
The superintendent of the Forest City Sugar
Refinery was thrown from his sleigh Wednes-
day afternoon on Middle street, his horse tax
ing fright from snow slide, and was consider
ably shaken up.
The First Parish Sabbath School enjoyed
their annual Chrstmas festival at Good Tenn
plars Hall Wednesday afternoon. present
was hung on the tree for every member of the
school. All unclaimed presents were trans
ferred to the Children's Christmas Club.
Mr.. Sawyer took charge of those cattle left
on Mnrket street and provided for them at the
expense of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty. He also prosecuted G. Fl. Coffin for
fast driving, and for cruelty beating his horse,
and Coffin got thirty days in jail from Judge
Gould yesterday.
Mr.. Frost, who keeps the restaurant at the
Grand Trunk depot, gave Christmas dinner
to some English families in the city. There
was large cake, with five gold rings in it,
which fell to the happy possessors of the fa.
vered slices. After the dinner there was dane
ing.
A horse, partially blind, owned by B. A..
LeGrow of Preble street was hired by man
the other day and not returned. Search dis
covered the horse, wedged in between some
rocks near Pond Cove nearly starved and the
man who hired the team st a house on Centre
street irostbitten. The man refused to tell
how he came there.
John G. Warren, Esq, son of a former we'll
known merchant of this city, died at his resi-
dence in East Deering, Wednesday. Mr..
Warren had been out of health for number
of years. He was formerly in business with
G. o. Leach on Fore street. He leaves two
Children son, Daniel S., in the ceal bust
ness, and daughter, the wife of Arthur w.
Jordan
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The Week of Prayer.

For several years the first full week in jan
uary has been set apart by the different Christ
ian denominations as week Of prayer for spec
ial subjects, the subject fer each day beiag ar
ranged at the annual meeting of the Evangel-
ical Alliance The following is the programme
for 1884:
Monday, Jan. Praise and thanksgiving
Fer Gods special providence, Christ's marked
favor and the Holy Spirits gracious work.
Tuesday, Jan. 6-Humiliation and confess
ion--for social vices, as intemperance; for the
secular spirit in the church; for prevailing
skepticism and religious indifference.
Wednesday, Jan. 9-Prayer for families and
instructors of youth-For parental fidelity in
household training; for pious watchcare in
schools and colleges; for spiritual influence in
Christian associations of youth, and for early
conversions in Sunday schools.
Thursday, Jan. 10-Prayer for the Church
of Christ-For prayful and laborious minis-
try; for conservation and cooperation ia mem
bers; for early devotion 10 educated youths;
and for the divine blessing in winning the
worldly.
Friday, Jan. 11-Prayer for Nations-For
Legislators, that statutes may be conformed to
divine law; for rulers, that they may conscien-
tlously administer government; for peace and
Cancellation between nations; and for popular
integrity in the duties of citizens.
Saturday Jan 12-Prayer for Home and For
eign missions For missionaries that they be
sustained in trials and prove efficient laborers:
for heathens, Mohamedans and Israeltes, that
they may be won to Christ.
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sugar and nHa,nsse..

The following are the importations of sugar
and molasses into the port of Portland from
January LIST to December 31st, 1888:
Sugar-From Cuba, 1923 hhds, 500 bags and
127 boxes.
From Porto Rico, 1888 hhds, 81 tierces and
Sc barrels.
From St. Pierre (Mart.) 1882 hhds., tierce
and II barrels.
From Demerara, 347 hhds. and 6S5 bags.
From Barbados, $40 hhds.
Molasses-From Cuba, 1857 hhds and 632
tierces.
From Barbados, s467 hhds., 237 tierces and
205 barrels.
From Porto Rico, 1867 bids, 1873 tierces and
% barrels.
From Eng. islands, 1883 hhds., AZ ,iercss and
"a barrels.
Total Sugar-l5, 225 hhds., So tierces, 1877 bar
rels, 1185 bags and 127 boxes.
Total Molasses-l3,S74 hhds., 1914 tierces
and 291 barrels
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
The Maine Central.

Quite an event occurred at the Maine Cen
trail Offices in this city Wednesday. After the
meeting committee OF directors burned all
the old Mexican bonds, so called, that had
been paid, and were in their possession.
These were bonds of the old Kennebec and
Portland road issued for ten years in 1853, ex-
tended ten years, at tho end of that time, I'M
Ill 1868, and extended with coupons for TWEEN.
ty years longer, falling due October Is, 1888
There were $2l6,700 in all, and $4,000 were
handed in and paid, leaving but $1,000 out
standing
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE PLANTERS WIFE.

The Planters Wife was exceedingly we'll
given at Portland Theatre last night. The
weather was unpropitious, but those who were
present enjoyed a very fine performance, The
language of the play is good, and the dramatic
situations strong Miss Emily Rigl as Edith
Gray was strong and satisfactory. She reused
her audience to enthusiasm, and they called
the curtain. Mr.. Henry Lacy was strong as
Col. Graham, Miss Ida Glenn taking Ans lie
Gordan, and the other characters played with
ease and smootbness. There should be large
houSA tonight
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Real Estate TRANSIT.

The following transfers Of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the registry of
deeds:
Portland-Avilda w. Stevens to Charles A.
Cushing. land and buildings. 81.
Cape Elizabeth George f, Small to Ella w.
Kendall, land.
Elizabeth Small to George F. Small, land.
800.
Westbrook- William W. Lamb to Edward
Anderson, land. 5000.
John Cloudman to Maria W. Plummer, land
81.
Richards, land and buildings. ST..
Brunswick-Charles e. White to William
D. Pinkham, land, $500.
Otsfeld-MaTy e. Thurston to Moses d.
Andrews, land $500.
Harrison-Abby B. Harmon to Henry Tut.
tie, land $780,
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The Portland Society of Art held its month
ly meeting on wednesday evening last at its
rooms in Motley Block The society expect to
hold the next meeting in the new club house
on Deeriug Plack, work on which is progress
ing rapidly. Several new members were
elected, and number of presents we're re-
ported given for the decoration of the house.
The librarian, Mr.. Bryant, will be happy to
receive from members or friends of the
society any art books CT catalogues, which
they may be willing to give for the library Of
the club. Such books will be very acceptable
and can be sent to him at 218 Middle street.
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Wei Ne Meyer.

1t is now undispated that Wei De Meyers
Caisrrh Cure is the only treatment that will
absolutely cure Catarrh-fresh or chronic. ut
is a marvel, Rev. A. P. Fries, Cairo, N. r"
ut restored me to the pulpit, Rev. Geo. E.
Refs, Cobleville, N. Y" lone box radically
cpred me, Rev. G. Fl. Taylor. $50 Noble
street, Brooklyn" "A perfect cure after 80
years suffering, j. D. Mcdonald. 719 Broad
way. N. "" &C., &c. Thousands of testimon-
ials are received from all parts of the world.
Delivered, $1,00. DIR. Wei De Meye Treat
ise,'' with statements by the cured, mailed
free. D. 3. Dewey g. Co., 1872 Fulton St, N.
Y. dec1Seod3m
If you bave Sore Throat a Cough cr a
Cold, try B. 81. Douglass & Sons Capscum
Congh Drops; they are pleasant to the taste,
PERFECTLY harmless, and will surely cure you.
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The ChccIker NEntch.

The checker match between E. A. Durgin
OF Boston aud James Carten of Portland, was
concluded here yesterday at the rooms of the
Casco Club. The first half of the match,
which was played in Boston, gave each player
two games and six were drawn. The last half,
which was played here, gave Durgin two and
eight were drawn. This gives the match to
Dnrgin by two games. William A. Golden
acted as referee here.
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The P. Fl. s. class of 1872 held their annual
reunion at Rosiui Hall last evening. An
operetta entitled liking Alfred ;" enacted by
eight young ladies, was very fine and was re-
ceived with much applause. After an order of
seven dances, the following officers we're
elected
Presi5ent-L. L. Hight.
Vice Prssident-Miss A. B. Scott.
Secretary-Mis5 A. t. Woodbury..
Treasurer-H. A. Snowman.
All enjoyed themselves greatly and the
efforts of the entertainment committee were
thoroughly appreciated.
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q. A. R.

The comrades of Bosworth Post, No, 2, G.
A. r., to the number of twenty, last evening
went to Saccarappa TO institute post. G. V.
G. Department Commander R. x. Galley was
in command. After the muster of recruits the
officers were installed, according to the list
published in Tuesdays Press, as furnished by
our Saccarapps correspondent.
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Emitted States District G ours.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
THURsDAY.--Johns B. Griffin and al, Lib. vs.
Grand Trunk r. II. co. Decree is that both parties
contributed to the accident; the draw tender in
casting off the line improperly, the captain of the
tug in misiudgng his ability to control the Cumber
land after she was set adrft, and consequently not
preventing her grounding Damages to be divided,
Whole amount of damage, 1901 .O8. Damages
awarded to libellants, $15O.54 and costs
b. Thompson for libellants
A. A. Strout for Grand Trunk r. r. Co
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SUBURBAN NOTES.


The Chantauquan Literary and Scientific
Circle meets with Dr.. Young tomorrow even
ing. Last week they mel with Miss Eva B.
TiIton.
Mr.. Robert Paige, who has been sick With
pneumonia for the past week, died Wednesday
evening at his residence on Ferry street, aged
81 yesrs, months and days. Mr.. Paige was
carpenter By trade and good workman, He
was member of Washington Camp, No. 2.
P. o. s. of a , aud by his decease the camp
loses its first member since its organization.
He leaves a widow and six Children, three OF
place this (Friday) afternoon at o'clock, from
his late residence.
Cape Elizabeth.
A Christmas entertainment will be given by
the Garfield Cold Water Battalion, at tho Re
form School this evening, commencing at Z 80
o'clock. The entertainment will be preceded
by lunch at p. NJ.
ScarhoPo.
Christmas was observed at the NJ e. Church
at Dunstan's Corner, Tuesday evening by a
Christmas tree and appropriate and pleasing
EXERCISES. Besides nicely delivered recita-
tons by the young folks, A.sF. Moultoa, Esq
and his sister, Miss Lydia Moulton, read finely
as they always do, much to the pleasure of the
audience. Old Santa Claus came in with his
trumpet and bells, and presented the pastor,
Rev. J. c. Cobb, with purse of about $50.
Quite a number OF presents vera distributed,
among which were some valuable ones.
Mr.. Jacob Milliken (Uncle jake, living at
Dunstan'e Corner, will celebrate his Tooth
birthday January 4, 1884, The old gentleman
is quite active, and is seen about the streets
nearly every day. walking as briskly as many
men much younger in years. He retains bis
faculties remarkably well.
Burnham & MorrilPs clam shop at Pine
Point will soon cease operations on account Of
the difficulty in getting a sufficient quantity of
CLAIMS. 1t has done quite good business this
season.
Sacearappn
At regular meeting of Temple Lodge, No.
So, F. and A. NJ, thu following officers were
elected:
W. M.-Alonzo Libby.
S. W.-D. f. Esty.
j. W.-Asa W. Pratt.
Treasurer-Sewall Woodman.
Secretsry-O. A. Cobb.
Clothes line thieves have raided a number
of lines in this vicinity.
From frost or soma other cause the Sebago
pipes that supply the houses on the hill on
Central street has become useless, leaving the
resdentsdn that sectioa of the village without
their usual water.
Our post Office having been raised to Pres
idential appointment office, the people would
now like to have it made money Office at
once.
A person residing here married second
wife some two years ago, and has had living
a how nv h; R~e+ 60
from whom he was divorced. ON
Thursday wife No. appeared at the house and
demanded the child, which wife No. re fused
to give up. The first wife then attemp ted to
take the little one by force, and met with re-
distance from the other, whom she proceeded
to pound over the head with the butt of a re-
volver SO vigorously that she was soon the
victor and carried off the child. The defeated
one was SO severely injured as to require the
aid of physician.
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Maine rEarine Euwineers.

AT the annual meeting of the Maine Marine
Engineers Association, No. 7, held last even
ing, officers and committees for the ensuing
year were elected as follows:
President-W William K Rhodes.
Vice Pfesident-Henry W. Lindsey.
Recording Secretary and Treasurer-T Thomas
B. Merrill
Corresponding Secretary-George FL. Coyle.
observation-disclosures Burgess.
Confederation f. Sanborn.
Doorkeeper-Joseph Guiford
Delegate to National Convention William
K. Rhodes
Trustees and Business Committee-George
Gushing, James Ell. Merritt, Edwin B. Clap
per.
Investigating Committee-Henry w. Lind
sey. Richard Wade, Frank d. How, James
Burnie, John T Sanborn.
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
THURsDAY.-Alonzo Roberts and Michael Bren
nan. Intoxication, Fined SO and costs each.
John OToole. Search and seizure. Fined 500
and COST Paid.
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For Constipation. Indigestion, Foul Stomach
Dizziness and Headache, no medicine equals
"BRAEDRETH's PILLS" Pure and simple, cen
tanning no mercury, they are the family medi-
cine-chest and safeguard dec24-eed1w&w
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Ew ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY


4AA7l'-AIS . N Il 9 n 7tOu 0IaVleIo0-'
Fora long time it has been my habit to use
BRANDRETH's PILLS. In fact, have seldom
had occasion to use any other medicine, and it
affords me great pleasure to sag that for Bill
iousness, Dyspepsia, and the other ills OF the
system to which men in public life are mere
apt than others to be subject, thsy are an in
valuable remedy. JOHN @. JACOBS.
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CHRIST MAS
Do ID


I am constantly receiving
me- goods for the Holidays
There are many choice
things for presents, Gold
Pens in great variety, Glove
Butt0ners, Gold T0Othpicks
and Pencils, Paper Weights,
Cutters, Bronze MedaliOns,
and also an elegant line of
Albums. For the next 20
days shall sell Cabinet
Frames In Plush, Velvet
and Bronze, at manufacture
er's prices. Do not fail to
see them.