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The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
A CRUEL CAPTAIN.
Two Men Placed in Charge of a Wreck
and Abandoned,

Sunday night the steam tug Battler arrived
at Baltimore with the wrecked schooner G. W.
Lewis, of Thomaston, Me-, before reported
wrecked off Kitty Hawk reef, in tow. The
two men found on the schooner tell queer
story. They are johnson, the mate, and
Gravestrom, seaman of the schooner Mary
Bradford, of Boston. The Bradford was from
the United States of Colombia, bound for New
York, with an assorted cargo. Last Wednes-
day they discovered the Lewis, dismasted and
abandoned, at sea, off Charleston, evidently
having been wrecked in the late West Indian
hurricane. She had cargo of coal, but wheth-
or she was for Charleston or from Charleston
they were unable to say. She was, however,
bereft OF everything portable OF value, having
evidently been found abandoned on the high
seas and robbed by passing vessels No trace
OF who her crew were or what became of them
could be found. Mr.. johnson, the mate, says
the captain put them on the wreck without
any provisions, and with only saw and
hatchet, taking them in tow. After 36 hours
towing the line parted, and the Bradford sailed
away north, the captain saying he was going to
get assistance. They had then been 26 hours
without anything to eat, their captain. as they
claim, refusing to answer their signals of dis
tress To keep the vessel from going on Kitty
Hawk reef, the sea being high they let go the
anchor and used what remaining spars thew
could lind to protect the bulwarks. When the
crew of life-saviDg station II came to their
rescue Friday noon, they were exhausted from
starvation. The captain OF the Battler sub
stantiaed their assertions as also do signal SER
vice dispatches from Kitty Hawk. The crew
of the Lewis were taken off by an English
steamer, and landed at Halifax, as previously
reported.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
Bluff Cottage.


Among the famous resorts upon the Cape
Elizabeth shore none have grown more popu-
lar than the little house beyond Pond Cove
which is popularly called Bluff Cottage. 1t
stands upon an elevated position overlooking
the celebrated Gunner Rocks, and here assem-
BILE every second week the association Of Bluff
Cottagers and its friends to enjoy the sports
attending the fun of Gunner fishing The
grand dinners gotten up by the club under the
supervision of Portland's we'll known caterer,
G. Dana Robinson, speak for themselves, and
those of our citizens who have been invited
once always want to go the second time.
Upon Thursday, September 27th the associ-
alton is to celebrate its anniversary by grand
clam bake with the attending side dishes, and
those wishing to attend can purchase tickets
lof the members Teams for the cottage will
leave from Robnson's store, on Congress
street, at II and 1890. The bake will be
opened at 2.S0 p m, sharp.
The association is composed of the following
gentlemen; William R Naylor, James Miller,
G.. D. Robinson, A. d. Smith. N. W. Morse,
G. B. Saunders, G. H. Kimball, James White
and James Vickery.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
Funeral ef DEACON James erie.

The funeral of Deacon James erie took
place at Plymouth church yesterday afternoon.
Previous to the service there was prayer at
the house by Rev. DIR. Seward. At the church
there was large attendance. The officers of
the custom house were present in a body.
There were several floral tributes, including
beautiful pillow from the custom house officers
and one with an anchor and keys from the
Plymouth Sunday School.
Rev. Mr.. Dalton delivered very fine tribute
to the character of Mr.. erie whom he called
one of the last of the old Puritans. He spoke
of him as belonging to that set of men who,
for centuries, have been building up the
Christian church. DIR. Seward followed in a
feeling address to the noteworthy qualities Of
Deacon erie.
The pail bearers were Messrs. II. Hight and
N. o. Cummings from the custom house, and
Deacons E. G. Chamberlin and Horatio Mer-
rill of Plymouth church. The burial was in
Evergreen Cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
School COMMITTEES.

The regular monthly meeting of the
School Board was held last evening. Present
Messrs. Files, Merrill, Fox, Bradley and
Bradley was chosen chairman pro tenn.
Pay rolls and bills for the month amounting
to $4520.05 we're presented and approved.
The salary of Miss Frances M. Fuller in the
West Grammar School was fixed at 1926 and
that of Miss Ellen Goold in the Centre Street
Primary at $500.
DR.. Files reports that there are today rs
pupils in the room of the sixth class in the
Casco Street School.
Voted that the matter Of obtaining the con-
sent of the committee of the City Council on
public buildings to procure the use OF the yes
try of the Casco Street Church for the tempo.
rary use of portion of that class be referred
to DIR. Files, the supervisor, and that he be
empowered to use the same if secured.
Voted, That the secretary be authorized "a
furnish duplicate copy of her certificate to
Miss Arietta Foster of Peaks Island School.
Ordered, That a special committee consisting
of Messrs. Bradley, Briggs and Files be APP
pointed to examine into, and report upon the
coalition of the existing district lines, and to
make such recommendations upon the subject
as they may think advisable.
Mr.. Bradley, supervisor of the Butler school,
named several gentlemen, as in his opinion,
suitable to take charge of that school, and, af-
ter an informal ballot, voted and chose unani-
mously Mr.. o. M. Lord, now principal of the
grammar school in Portsmouth, N. H., az
principal of the Butler school, and his salary
was fixed at the rate of 81 ,440 per year.
Voted, That the Supervisor make such ar.
rangements as seem necessary for this cha nge
in the mastership of that school,
The following paper offered by DIR. Files, was
laid upon the table for future consideration,
viz:
Complaint having been made to members of
this board that pupils in several OF our schools
have contracted severe, and 10 some cases,
fatal sickness from exposure to drafts from
widely opened windows in close proximity to
their desks, it is hereby
Ordered. That in those school buildings
where no provision is made for ventilation, the
teachers be required to give recess OF two
minutes at intervals of thirty minutes, during
which time the windows and doors be opened
and every effort possible be made to thorough
ly change the air of the rooms.
The Cumberland street grammar school and
the High School are in a condition that de-
mands attention if we set any value upon the
health and the lives of our pupils.
On the suggestion of Mr.. Fox,
Voted, That the Superintendent Of school SUP.
plies be requested to furnish suitable globe
for the use of the West grammar school.
Voted, That the thanks of this board be pre-
sented to ex-Mayor Wescott for his gift Of the
plans, &c., of the English and Latin High
School of Boston, and that these plans be
framed and put up in the committee rooms,
Voted, That there be an adjourned meeting
OF this board two weeks from this evening for
the report Of the committee on rules and
regulations.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
Brief Jottings


Sunshine yesterday, followed by clouds and
rain. Mercury $40 at sunrise, 500 at Z a. IN,
CSC at noon, SO at sunset; wind southwest.
The annual ball OF the Portland Cadets will
be given in City Hall, Thursday evening,
Dec. 9th.
There will be meeting of the Unitarian
"Women's Auxiliary" in the Fraternity
Directors room, No. Free street Block this
tTuesday) afternoon at o'clock.
Deering, Milliken & Co. yesterday morning
gave orders to the Consolidated Electric Light
Co. to place lights in their wholesale dry goods
store at once.
Rev. DR.. Chickerng, pastor OF High street
church from 1885 to 1860, is on his annual visit
among friends in this city and vicinity. He
occupied the pulpit of Rev. e. e. Bacon, Sac
carappa, Sunday, addressing the Sunday
school, and spoke in the evening ON temper
ance.
Mr.. j. r.. Blabon. of the New York house of
Deeripg, Miliken & Co., has sailed on trip
for Europe in the City of Rome.
Miss Wells, daughter of Judge Wells form
erly of Portland, has just published work
held in high esteem among Roman antiquari-
ans. The History of Frascati," the ancient
Tusculum.
Mr.. Bradford had nice rubber coat stolen
from his carriage at the corner OF Pearl and
Milk streets.
The train despatched by John and Henry
Dennis from Portland to Portland arrived in
Chicago Friday evening, in four days from
Portland, and departed by the Northwestern
railroad for Minneapolis.
Ancient Brothers Lodge of Odd Fellows
will celebrate its 10th anniversary on the 18th
of next month.
Messrs, j. A. Merrill Il Co. have been max
ing for the State badges which will be issued
to persons appointed by the Governor to en-.
force the law prohibiting cruelty to animals.
Some of the badges are now on exhibition at
the manufacturer store on Middle street.
They are of sterling silver and are very hand
some.
There will be a most amusing contest OF
roller skating al the rink in Greenwood Gar
| den tonight, between Byron c. Dean, pilot
and Frank 0. Davis, engineer of the steamer
Emita, for prize OF silver napkin ring.
| Steamer Emita viii leave Franklin wharf al
$50 p. M
The usual conservation service will be held
at the Mission at 3 o'clock this afternoon; also
| gospel temperance meeting at 745 o'clock. All
are invited.
The President of the Montreal and Sorel
Railway Company denies the reported sale of
his road to the Grand Trunk.
Ex-Gov. Selden Conner was in town yester-
day.
Judge Lowell of the Circuit Court will
arrive in town Wednesday, and be present at
the opening of Court, Thursday.
| A few arrests for drunkenness were recorded
at the station last evening
Vennor has afflicted patient world with
| another weather prediction. He writes: "The
autumn will be wet, mild and open. No snow
at end of year. A rather severe October, but
open weather afterward. January, 1884, wet
and open. Unusual warmth for winter of
1884. No ice, or hardly any,"
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
HEARTS OF OAK.

HEARTS OF OAK
Wednesday night Herne's Hearts of Oak
will be given at Portland Theatre. 1t scored a
success last year. The Chicago Tribune says:
"The story of the play is now familiar one,
it deals with ordinary characters in humble
life SO faithfully, and with absolutely no at
tempt at exaggeration, that the interest of the
audience snever allowed to flag. The patient,
all-absorbing love of Terry Dennison for Chrys-
tai, her equally strong passion for Ruby OAR
rell, and the unhappy, but equally interesting,
complications which ensue from this state of
affairs, are set forth in most entertaining
fashion by the author of the play Add to
this the fact that the company by perfect
familiarity with the parts to which it is as
signed, and careful study of the same, has
reached point of effectiveness highly crafty
ing in these days, when one star and a bundle
of sticks are SO frequently placed before the
public as worthy of patronage, and the success
OF the play is not matter for wonder. James
A. Herne, as Terry Dennison, presents a we'll
balanced and intelligent conception of the
part, and the others are deserving of praise
for the capable manner in which they per-
formed the work assigned them.
POP.
Rice's Surprise Party is said to be composed
of excellent material and their burlesque of
"Pop" to be exceedingly amusing. Mr.. Rice's
first venture in Portland was "Eyangeline"
with a splendid company with which he
scored a great success. If his Surprise Party
this year is half as good company as his
"Evangeline" party was then he ought to
draw crowded houses at every performance.
CAD, THE ToM-BoY.
Carrie Swain will be here next week in her
first success, ''Cad. the Tom-Boy." The Fall
River Advance says: "Cad, the Tom Boy
Six recalls and twenty encores was the way in
which the audience treated this little gem last
evening. Everybody was delighted, and
Carrie carried the house with her. By all
means 90 tonight and you will never regret it. !"
NOTES
The Dramatic Times says: Lydia Thomp-
son, wishing to pay farewell visit to Ameri-
ca, has with that intent been corresponding
with Uncle Sam Colville, her old manager. I
hear on good authority that she will take out
the Burnand burlesque, Ariel, Lydia looks
| just as young as ever, and is.
Mr.. Ferguson produced "a Friendly Tip"
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
last week and made hit. The press there is
unanimous in its approval and business is
large.
The play Charlotte Thompson will produce
at the Twenty-third Street Theatre, New
York, this week is an adaptation of the drama
De Ia Rue de la Paix, the original of Fedora,
which Mrs. Davenport-Price bought for &c.,
600. Both plays are almost similar, and as
Miss Thompson is the better actress of the
two there will be some interest to compare
their renditions Mr.. Stetson will also produce
the same play (the Cazauran version) uud er
the title of "a Strange Story"
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
PROF. FRANK bURNHAN,

FTyEACHER of Violin and Cornet, may be found
Il at Piano Rooms of w. M. Furbush g. Son,
Brown Block, SAB Congress st. where he is pre-
pared to receive beginners and advanced pupils.
Elementary instruction speciality. sep22dd
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
a GOOD Time COMING.

The Portsmouth, N. Fl. Journal of Feb 10,
1858, said that in February, 1882, the centenni.
al celebration of Washington's birth took place
in that city. The surplus, after paying ex-
penses amounting to $S.67, was deposited in
the Portsmouth Savings Bank. The dividends
to Jan. LIST, 1882, brought the $S67 up to $145.-
5SSa and if the accumulations continue through
the ensuing fifty years in the same ratio. the
sum will amount, in 1932,-the next centenni-
alto $4,000, a good sum towards that celebra-
ton. Hon. Lory Odell was the last Surviving
truatee. He has died, and Mr.. R. o. Conant
of this city, administrator of his estate, will
forward the bank book to the new trustees
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
United Stats Circuit Court.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
MoNDAY.-The September term of the United
States Court commenced yesterday. Prayer was
offered by Rev. DR.. A X. p Small of the First Bap
fist church.
The docket was called and several assignments
made for trial. Among the prominent members of
the Bar from out of town were Hon. A. P. Gould
and j. E. Moore of Thomaston, Oryille D. Baker of
Augusta, A. McNichol of Calais, F. A Wilson of
Bangor.
DR.. John B. Benjamin, indicted at the April term
OF this court for rregularty in obtaining PENSIONS
as examining surgeon. appeared, pleaded nolo con-
tendere and was fined by the Court $3.50. Paid.
The following is the list of grand jurors to III
to-day at 10 a. M:
G. W. Hanks, Alden Sprague, Augusta; Benz T.
Black, M. r. Cooper, Be fast; G. W. Spratt, Owen
Moran. Bangor; A. j. Hersom, d. H. Horne, Ber-
wick; Tristram Hanson Stephen A. Moore, Bidde
ford; Isaac Plummer Geo. B. Tenney Brunswick
A. X. Brackett, Melvin Bowie, Durham: John G.
Gerry, B. 5. Aver, Dover; A. M. Greenwood. Isaac
=. Ho1ie, Fairfeld;W. H. Whittier, John M. Blake
Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
United States District Court

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
Thomas King, ibellant, V. Schr Cumberland.
This was a libel for services under an alleged con-
tract with the then master rendered in getting the
schooner afoat, she having got aground in Back
Cove where she had gone to deliver cargo of coal
in December, 1882.
Defence denies any contract with master, as al
leged but that the cargo was consigned to Sargent
& Dennison, to be discharged by and at the charge
and expense of S. & D.; that hbellant was foreman
of gang of stevedores employed by consignees
and whatever services were rendered in and about
the vessel were in pursuance of such employment
and that this is the home port of the schooner.
Held under adviseme2t.
E. S. Ridlon for hbellant.
W. f. Lunt for claimants
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
West Cumberland Fair.

The West Cumberland Fair cannot fail to
score its usual success this year. 1t will open
Wednesday and continue two days. There
will be some excellent races, and among the
horses entered are Jack Spratt, Little Nell,
Flirt and Camors. There will be town race
with 800 to the winner of the fastest heat, if
the time is better than 2.10 81, mile heatst
bes. two in three to harness. Teams will run
between the station and fair grounds to connect
with all trains. The Cumberland and Fall
mouth bands will furnish music. There will
be trials of strength by oxen and fine exhibit
of stock
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
SEE HERE

NAN show any one in want of a nice residence
~ great bargains at Gorham village.
One story house, al, - and stable, acre OF land,
90 fruit trees. nice water.
One story house, new, never has been oc-
cupied very nice lot 60x115 fruit trees, currants
&C.. nice water Send for plans and descriptions to
G. d. WEEKS, Auc. and Real Estate Agent.
Gorham, Me.
&F~House lots for Sa jy31dtt
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25

BOARD, with two we'll furnished rooms, in a nice
-D locality, for lady and two children, aged six
and two years. Address at once, "a. Co. Press
omee' sep24df
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
.., HENRY F. NABSTON, Berlin Falls.
For Snie.

N Yarmouth Village, the residence of the late Cy-
Il rus +. Sargent being atwo story and half Cot
tage, with large ell, out house. carriage house and
stable in the best repair, with steam heating appa-
ratus, hot and cold water and all modern conven-
fences Within five minutes walk of the depot
churches, post office and high school. With 21a
acres highly cultivated land, garden, fruit trees
&C., &c. Apply in person or by letter, to
CYRUS X. SARGENT
aug29d1ms Yarmouth, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
For Sale or to Lease.

fEtHE large and convenient store and connecting
Il buildings erected and occupied by the late II.
A. Chapman, situated near the Grand Trunk depot
In Bethel, Maine. This is the most desirable loca-
ton for trade all things considered In the flourish
ing town of Bethel if not in Oxford County, and
rare opportunity is here offered to anyone desiring
first class location for Country business. Address
G. q. CHAPMAN, Portland, Me. sep8d4w
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25

DoN'T forget the sale of the City Hotel
stables, stock, &C., on Wednesday, Sept. Goth,
at 10 a. m. See auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25

Enterprising local agents wanted in this
town for an article that is sure to sell; live
druggists and grocers preferred. Address HUI
mission Food Preservative Co., 70 Kilby Street,
Boston. jy30-daw2m
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25

N11177s
Information regarding the vessels can be had upon
application to ,; $. Winslow & Co., aud 4 Central
a'i NfeeHH ofsAss ssAAPPTAbdbS Executors Of
HIRAM KENDALL. H. L. Kendall
F.O. BAILEY 81 CO.,
sep2l d.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25

Coon ADvIcE.-If you want to get well and
keep well, go to 1879 Middle street and buy a
Pine Hygien Mattress; cost only $40 If
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
Wanted.

INEXPERIENCED Operators on. Wilcox & Gibbs
~ Straw Sewing Machines for the Winter OF
1884. Address CARROLL e. CO., Matteawan,
New York. sep1 4d2w
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.

OWING TO lll-health intend going out Of BUSH
" ness and will close out my large assortment of
Lamp Goods and Gas Fixtures at greatly reduced
prices. thank my old customers Ter their liberal
PsSIonsge IN the past and would request all in want
Oh anything in my line to give me a call.
sep20 DIV
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25

nNE of the best farms in the County OF Cumber.
" land, situated in Cape Elizabeth, known az the
BROOKS Farm will be sold at great bargain. 81
L. CARLETON, Atty at Law, $50 Middle 81, Port.
and, Me. mar8dtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
WANTS.
WanfednfOnce

EIRST-CLASS Custom Coat and Pant Makers.
II girls preferred to go to Reene, N. H. High
prices, steady work guaranteed. Apply at once by
mail GEO. w. BALL& CO,
sep24dlw Keene, N H.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
poorest Fires in New gloucester


A forest fire started in New Gloucester sun
day, about noon. Services in the church we're
omitted in the afternoon, and the minister and
laymen fought the fire with will and soon
eubdued it.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
WANTED.

A GIRL well recommended. Must be a good
-, - cook and laundress. Apply to j. P. BAX-
TER, 81 Deering ST., City. sepl2dtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Tuesday, Sept. 25ta.

We shall sell the following odors In Colgate Co.'S we'll
known Perfumery twenty Der ounce
Musk, Pond Lily, Sweet Clover, Sweet Pea, Patchouy
White Rose, Damask Rose, Violet, May Blossom, Sweet
Pink, West End.
, Also lot OF COgates Celebrated Bath Soap in Palm
Br0Wn and Almond, at ten cents per cake.
me above are goods which wish to reduce stock Of
and offer at these prices for one day ONLY
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25

PURITY and Excellence are salient features
OF Sweet Bouquet" Cigarettes. Try them
and you will buy no others.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
Wanted.

II AIDES to call and see the Franco American
IL form for dress cutting; patented July, 1888;
gives perfect fit; French dart and adjustable sleeve;
learned easily. Mdlle. e. e. Wood, No. 2 Tolman
Place, Portland, Me. sep22d1we
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25

A Ny ladies or young men who are out of employ
"A ment in city or country distance no object
can have steady work at their own homes all the
year round; work sent by mail; any one can do it;
good salary; no canyassing, no stamps for reply
Address G. Emmons & Co., Manufacturers, Box
5l61, Boston, Mass. sep2ldiws
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
JUST OPENED

A new invoice of the latest publ
cations, direct from the i'm.
pOrters, some of the finest
ever shown In this city,
consisting of Steel Engrav-
ings, Etchings, Ph0t0gray-
ures, Artists Proofs, Photographs
and Water COlOrs. My stock
of M0uldings is now. COM
plete, and | am pre-
pared to do framing i'm
all its branches. Fine GOLD
and BRONZE work a speciality.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
TO LET.
TO LET.
Store Nos. liz &ll9 Middle st.

pELOW the Post Office where all the large
IL Wholesale Jobbing Houses are located in dry
goods, Fancy and other Glasses of goods Fitted up
with two Counting rooms, Brick and Iron Safe Ele
vator, Counters, Tables, Gas and Water, with light
and airy basement all in perfect repair Heated by
furnace. Inquire of H. L, THOMPSON J6z
Brackett st. where the keys maybe found.
oct2 DIFF
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
Real Estate Transfe.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Portland-Clark Blake to Stephen Kicker,
land and buildings. 5000.
Mary E. Hobbs to John G. Hobbs, land and
buildings 81.
Westbrook-John G. Knight ct al to George
B. Knight, land. ST..
George B. Field to Vena M. Hall, land
$685.
CONGRATULATIONS e Mansfield to Emily
M. Mansfield, land on Great Chebeague. $780,
Yarmouth-George S. Loring ct ais to Will
liam 2. Hutchin SON land. Consideration $4S.
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
For Sale.

very desirable stand for Hotel, summer
BoardiDg House, or Country Home.
TEtHE 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 az, !" barn, stable wood house. ice
ate from the land if desired For terms. SC. apply
to.CYRUS F. DAVIS, West Buxton, Maine.
aug2SeOdtf
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
Suburban. Residenco Far SoIo

I N Deering, two miles out. acres land, story
IL and hall house, stable, fine young orchard in
bearing, choice fruit. Full view Of Portland Price
$50 Middle Street sen1 heod3ws
The Portland daily press., 1883-09-25
LOST AND FOUND.
ScOw Stolen.

ENRoM Dyer's dock, about week ago. ANY per
rewarded by the dock company. sepI2dtf