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The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
CUT UNDER Hay RACK.
A Final Decision for the Respondents.

Our readers will remember that about year
since Mr.. L. b. bennett of this city filed sew
eral bills in equity in the United States Circuit
Court in this city, claiming to be the owner OF
LISTERS Patent, securing to him the exclusive
right to the ''cut under device and alleging
infringements OF the same in hay racks. Sub,
pnnas issued, which however were served only
In four cases. Joseph Small of Freeport, Asa
Russell of Yarmouth and Samuel d. Philbrools
and Eli w. Barker of Bethel. These parties
appeared and filed answers, setting up the in
validity of the patent by reasons Of prior
one, and gave the names of scores of witnesses
by whom such prior use could be proved, liv-
ing in all parts Of this State in New Hamp-
shire, Vermont and Massachusetts. The de-
ylcs is said to be some fifty years old, and it is
claimed that one rack in which it was used,
constructed about forty years since, is still in
existence Mr.. Dennett's patent having been
taken out in 1866, would be long anticipated
by such use, and hence said.
The cases were continued and, the time for
taking testimony extended, until yesterday a
final decree for respondent was entered by con.
sent, dismissing the bills with a stipulation to
bring no further suit against the same parties,
under thepatGnt
The law requires respondent contesting a
patent upon the ground that it is not new to
give information in his answer, as to what
prior use he intends to show and by whom in
order that the patentee may examine and de-
termine for himself whether he will prosecute
his claim or not. Such information was copl-
ously supplied by the alleged infringers in this
case, and Mr.. bennett seems to have satisfied
himself that they had good defense. This is
probably the end OF the 'cut-under hay-rsck"
dispute Hon. j. II. Drummond appeared
with Mr. bennett for complainants, Hon,
Enoch Foster of Bethel, and II. B, Cieayes
and strout and Holmes for the respondents.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Society of Natural History.

Those who attended the meeting of tine So
ciety Of Natural History last evening had a
real treat. Miss Kate Furnish of Brunwick
read paper giving an account of her botan-
ical studies in Maine the past ten years. She
showed the spirit of the true explorer in hunt
ing over the whole State, even to the distant
woods of Aroostook and Franklin counties.
No less than 1853 plants have been painted by
her and the list of Maine plants made by
Goodale has been largely increased. A fea-
ture Of special interest has been the discovery
of great number OF variations of welI-known
species What is known as a ''cut ieayed"
variety of the beech was found at Chesterville
and also on Mt. Blue Dr.. Gray, IN letter to
Miss Furnish, expressed the hore that il
might be transplanted and so become known
in our gardens.
Prof. Lee of Bowdoin College followed Miss
Furbish, remarkiBg that he had noticed SIM
ilarity of the flora of the Adirondack regions TO
Northern Maine though the last ID a degree
farther north. Prof Lee mada a number of
valuable donations consisting of coral found
north of Buzzard's Bay: the only one found 90
far north and of sea cucumber differing
from the forms common here.
Prof. Franklin G. Robinson OF Bowdoin
College was chosen member Of the society
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
An Old Voting List.

Yesterday morning while deputy tax collec-
tor, Arthur NJ. Sawyer, was putting III order
some old records at the treasurer's Office, he
came across an old Portland voting list for the
year 1922. 1t is printed and contains 1913
names, about the size Of a ward at the present
time. As far as known, the only living PEI :
son whose name appears on the list is John
Mussey, Esq, although on closer examina
ton it Is possible that more might be found.
The document is signed by William Swan, as
SCISSOR, and he notifies the people that on GER
tain day the proper officers will be in session at
the counting room of Joel Hall, to make
necessary corrections in the voting list. Mr.
Sawyer suggests that this relic ought TO be
placed in the rooms Of the Maine Historical
Gooiatv
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
THFl PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 8.
THE pREss

MAY be obtained at the Periodical Depots OF N. G.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunel q Co., Andrews ARM
strong, Wentv orth, Hodsoon Robert Costello For
est City News Stand, Jewett, Bose, Hitchings
81 Mcfarland, Watson, otrange Stinson, Boston
a. Maine hepot, and Chisholm Bros, on all trains
that run out of the city.
Auburn, Willard Small & Co.
Augusta, j. Il. Piercs.
Bangor, Bangor News Co,
Bar Harbor, f. S. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, F. Nj. Burnha0a.
A. l.. ,ellerso9.
Brunswick, b. G. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills, f. A. Verrill.
Damartiscotta, L. w. Dunbar.
Freeport, w A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, II. G. Harmon.
Fairfield, L. H. Evans.
Pennington. ID. IL. Knowlt0n.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, JAS. IL. Irish & Co.
Hallowell, G. T.. Spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler Estes.
Livermore Falls, G. d. Hughes.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge, =. A. Iaomas.
Norway, S. l.. Crockett, A. o. Noyes.
Old Orchard Geo. Il. Fogg, a. H. Jellason,
Richmond, G. A. Beale
Rockland, o. s. Andrews,
Sabattus, 4. H. johnson.
Saccarappa, +. +. Webb
Saco H. b. Kendriek Il Co.,
Springvale, Q. II. Pierce.
SO. Paris. A. NJ Gerry.
Thomaston, S. Delano.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
a NEW CHURCH CREED
Proposed by Rev. Or. W. E. Merriman'
formerly Of the State Street Church.

Sunday morning, previous to the delivery Of
the sermon at the Franklin street Congrega-
tIonal church, Someryille, Mass the pastor,
Rev. DR.. w. r. Merriman, former OF State
street church in this city, read new confess
sion Of faith prepared by him, and representing
his belief. II had previously been read to a
committee Of his church, which recommends
its adoption, and is as follows
believe in GOD, the Eternal and Almighty
Father Of our spirits, who is infinite in all ex-
cellence, the Creator of the Universe. and
Giver of all good; who rules His creatures in
perfect wisdom, love and righteousness, and
who Is to be supremely obeyed, loved and wor-
shipped.
believe that God has revealed Himself TO
men, and that the sacred Scriptures are au-
thentc records Of His revelation; able to make
wise unto salvation, and that they are the gu
preme rule OF Christian faith and life.
! confess that God created man upright In
His own image; but that men have aienated
themselves from God and ruined themselves
by sin, SO that they are wholly dependent on
the grace of God for salvation.
/ believe in Jesus Chrsl the Son OF God,
who was In the beginning with the Father, but
who for men became the Son Of Man, being
born OF the Virgin. The Father sent the Son
TO be the Savior Of the world. For us sinners
lie endured the cross He died and was bu-
from the dead and assembled into Heaven. He
has become the author of eternal salvation to
ell them that obey Him. BY faith in Him we
have the forgiveness of sins and eternal life
believe In the Holy Spirit, the indwelling
Comforter; who convinces OF SIN and leads to
repentance and faith; by whom also believers
are renewed, enlightened and saDctihed.
believe IN the Christian Church the wish
BILE Church with its ministry OF Word, and Its
sacraments, Baptism, and The Supper, all OF
which are appointed by Christ for testimony,
edfication and comforts and in the Holy
Church Universal, consisting Of all true believ-
ers who shall finally DO united as redeemed
saints 10 Heaven
/ believe that Christ shall como again in
glory; that He shall raise the dead; and Judge
the world IN righteousness, according TO Ills
gospel; that then the wicked shall ho punished
with eternal destruction from His presence
and the righteous received into His glorious
eternal Kingdom.
The matter Of acceptance OF the creed By
tho members Of the church will be acted upon
st a future meeting, and 1t may be stated In
this connection that committee, representing
Congregational churches In the State, has re
Gently been appointed to draft new creed foi
the guidance Of the churches.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Reulsing the PUBLIC Laws.

The committee appointed by the Legislature
to revise the public laws, Including those
passed at the term just closed was in session
yesterday at tho Office Of @. T. Mattocks, Esq,
in this city. The committee is composed Of
Senators Wentworth of Bradford Rust Of
Belfast, Representatives Thompson Of Bruins
wick, Hall Of Rockland, Heath Of Augusta,
Moore Of Tfomast,n, Bearce Of Norway, Spear
Of Hallowell, Donovan Of Biddeford and EN-
cry Of saco Senator Wentworth is chairman
of the committee and Representative Spear
secretary. General Mattocks declined 10 serve
on tho COMMITTEES on account Of pressing bust.
ness but the meetings viii be held at his Of.
fee. The work of the committee will be pros
cuted as rapidly as possible during tho sum.
mer
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

Herbert w Leach of North Penobscot, Nc ,
was one of the four Jeanette survivors who
arrived in New York few days ago, Speak
ing Of him to reporter Lieut. Danenhower
said: u wish you would especially mention
that | ann proud of Leach-my true Yankee
friend. He was my right hand man daring all
our perilous months togther, and particularly
so IN that terrible gale which is now historic.
For sixteen hours he was at the helm Several
times asked him II no did not wish to be re-
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Y. M. g. A.

The annual meeting of the Portland Young
Mems Christian Association for the election of
officers and the presentation Of reports will be
held at the rooms Of the association on Wed.
nesday evening Of this week. There win also
be social gathering and entertainment tho
same evening.
On the following Thursday evening, the on.
nigersa1y exercises will be hold at City Hall,
free tickets to which may be had at tho Y. M.
G. A. rooms.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

|
The executive committee presented the fol
lowing to be discussed at the May meeting;
Resoleed That all pupils who have attained
| satisfactory rank during the year should be ex
empt from passing the final examination FOL
| promotion from one grade to another,
This arrangement would serve; first 10 re-
lieve many pupils from high pitch OF excite
ment and nervousness which after years
work is detrimental to health. Secondly, this
would relieve teachers OF much paper work
that has little to do with the education Of the
pupils.
The subject OF spelling Is also to be consider
ed as reported In the State Teachers Associa.
ton.
SPELLING.
spelling should be taught orally and by
writing largely by writing. That 10 by hear.
ing and by sight
Words should be reviewed orally.
S-A good spelling book should be used In
lower grades as source for teachers. IL should
contain words used In recitation work.
1-Formal study should be by writing.
fluctuations should BIO given In connection
with reading and general study not IN connee-
tion with spelling.
Gin oral work teachers should distinctly
pronounce the words and pupils should pro-
nounce them after the teacher.
I'm writing pupils should space the sylla-
bles
S--Every pupil should be able to spell every
word in the lesson before leaving IT,
9-Misspelled words should be reviewed I'M
I'll every pupil can spell every word
paper entitled THE Aim OF Education, =
was presented for consideration. In view OF
the discussion Of this paper circular was SAINT
by Arthur Morrill, (ior the executive commit
tee) to many citizens, requesting opinions con-
corning what should be the aip Of school
work. Quito number Of responses TO the cir
cular were read, giving interesting and profita-
bic views of the "Aim Of Education" in
the public schools.
The executive committee for the next quar-
ter is as follows: Messrs Bliss, patten, Thayer
Misses Carleton, Grover and Loring.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Rev. ]. F. W. ware. D. D, Bos. on.

fseV. y. r. w. sarei -. -, bOS on.
The Health-Lift is the gradual, easy, COM
plete waking up of every torpid molecule in
brain, liver and blood, the sending through
and possessing the entire man with new
sense, re-ereating him then and there, so that
he turns from his few minutes at his Lift a
new creation.
1t rouses the universal lethargy of the body;
it sends the stagnant blood TO the places nature
intended it for; routs it from its hiding, its
loafng places, aud sends it to its duties; it re
moves surplus fat or distributes it; it decreases
the girth of men growing portly, and increases
the girth of the lungs of men growing hollow !;
it helps digestion, increases the power and en-
durance of the voice, and sets one up general
ly. IT IS THE BEST OF REST. Rooms POI
Middle Street, Portland, Me. mch29jf
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
A steamer Burned.

The steamer Mount Pleasant, Of the Sebago
Lake Line, was entirely burned at her wharf
in Bridgton yesterday morning The flameo
were not discovered until il was too late to
save her. 1t is thought that she was set on
fire by an ncendary. The steamer was owned
by Hon. Charles e. Gibbs She was com
paratively new boat. having been bull some
three or four years aEo. Her value IL rot def
iniieiy known, bat the lose will probably DO
covered by insurance.
a Brdgton despatch says the steamer was
valued at $40 600, and insured in tie Liver
pool, London and Globe lor $500. The steam.
er was on the ways for repairs.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Parish Meetinee.

At the annual meeting of State st. Parish
held last evening, the following officers were
elected:
Moderator-Chas. A. Brown.
Clerk-T. j. Little.
Parish Committee and Assessors-R. NJ.
Richardson, Eben Corey, w. f. Milliken.
Treasurer and Collector -Cbas. PaysoB.
Music Committee-J. e. Blabon, Chss. r.
Milliken and Il. o. Conant.
1t was voted to raise $1,000 for the pastors
salary and $2,675 for other expenses.
Plamuth church meeting adjourned for enc
week Nithout any action.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

The following transfers OF real estate Ia this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Portland-Caroline r. Deering ct. sis. to
Charles l.. West, strip OF land on flats on Long
Island.
Edward p. Chase to Carrie b. Rice, land
and buildings.
Westbrool-W William w. Lamb to Jane
Walton land near Cumberland Mills village.
YaTmouth-Euphemia Il. Jordan to Estella
Engley, lot Of land.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Perklns q sbllrtleff.

Two of our young active business men are
going into the general commission and FISH
business on Union wharf as per advertisement.
Mr.. Perkins is an excellent accountant, who
has been for a long time with Fletcher & Co.,
and Mr. Shurtleff has been with Carney q
Prince, fish dealers, on Custom House wharf.
we wish the new firm every success.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

The seventh and last dance, TO be given by
the fraternity tomorrow night viii draw ono
OF the most brilliant assemblies Portland has
seen in City Hall this winter. Tho order Of
dances will be made up with great caro- 60 as to
suit the tastes OF the dancers, while tho music
will be- new and especially prepared for the oc-
cision. The committee Of arrangements pub
lished elsewere, shows in what admirable
hands the affair Is placed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
casco NO. S

meeting Of Casco No. 8 Engine Company
was held last night to I'll the vacancy caused
by the promotion of Capt. Robert II. Murphy
10 the Board Of Engineers. William Hennea-
sey, Clerk of the company, was elected to I'll
the vacancy and Andrew Nelson elected Clerk
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Personal

Capt. Nathaniel Blanchard is lying very ill
at his residence in Yarmouth, from pneu-
monis.
On motion Of Hon. w. F. Lunt, United
s ates District Attorney, George w. Warren,
ESQ. OF Castine, was recently admitted to prac-
lice in the United States Circuit Court for the
District Of Maine
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
The Lorgfellow statue Fund.

The proceeds Of the ball given By the High
School Cadets In aid Of the Longfelow Statue
Association amount to S72. By mistake We
gave TO the Portland Cadets the credit for this
enterprise SO successfully carried through by
the High School boys. The receipts from the
French lecture in aid Of the same fund
amount to $54.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

Headquarters for Ladies' Curacao Kid Button
We shall endeavor 70 make our store THE STORE
for fine stylish boots this season. You who labor
by the day OF week for small wages are invited to
examine our $500 Kid Button, worked button
holes. Our $3.50 Boot is the best boot that can
boot for the money. Several styles in Matt Kid,
Foxed Buttons from which to select. Widths, AA,
A. B, Q. s ID. If You live out Of town and cannot
take your feet to 421 Congress ST., and have them
perfectly fitted, order your boots by mail Postage
prepaid,
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
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MR.. BLAINE'S RELIGION.
Perfect Freedom of Conscience the
Birthright OF Every Man."

The fact that ex-secretary Blaine's daughter
was recently united in marriage with Catho-
lie has been commented upon in certain pap
ers in an offensive manner. The old stories,
SO rife in the exciting campaign of 1876, that
Mr.. Blaine was himself Catholic, have been
revived in very uncharitable way by some
so-called religious journals. As bearing on
this point, friend of Mr.. Blaine furnishes
the following letter, written by the ex-Secre-
tary seven years ago to the late DR.. King Of
Pittsburg;
WASHINGTON March 10, 1876.
My Dear Friend:-I agree with you that the
charge of my being Catholic is very proyok-
inG, considering the motive that inspires it,
and very exasperating when see 1t connived
at II not in fact originated. by men who sat
with me in Presbyterian Bible class when
was a student and you professor ia Washing
ton College. This charge Is part aud parcel OF
the tactics OF the Cameron gang to rob me of
the Pennsylvania delegates, when, in fac.
four-hfths of the Republicans OF the State de-
sire my nomination. My ancestors on my
fathers side were, as you know, always iden-
titled with the Presbyterian Church, and they
were prominent and honored tn the old colony
OF Pennsylvania several generations before the
Camerons blessed Scotland by leaving ii.
But, while thanking you for what you have
~AN-~ ~
question, will never consent to make any
public declaration npon the subject, end for
two reasons: First, because / abnor the intro
duction of anything that looks like a religious
test or qualification for office in a republic
where perfect freedom OF conscience Is the birth
right Of every citizen; and, second, because
my mother was, as you well know, devoted
Catholic. / would not for a thousand Presi-
denotes speak disrespectful word of my moth
ers religion, and no pressure will draw me into
any avowal of hostility or unfriendliness 10
Catholics, though have never received and
do not expect any political support from them.
You arc ct liberty TO show this 10 the gentle
man who urged you TO write me.
Many thanks for your kind invitations, but
can hardly promise myself the pleasure of a
visit to Western Pennsylvania this spring.
You know, however, that large part OF my
heart is always in the Monongahela Valley
Always sincerely your friend,
j. G.. BLAINE.
Dr.. James King, Pittsburg
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE LycEusr.

THE LYCEUM.
| This cosy place of amusement is evidently
growing into public favor last night 1t was
| filed to its utmost capacity, by most enthus-
iastic audience. The curtain rung up showed
the finest first part ever put on at this theatre
The swinging bower of beauty; the songs OF
Miss Alice Sherwood, Ed Clearance, Gus Wal
lace, La Petite Carrie and the Mortimers were
fine and were received with great favor. The
grand finale, Dandy Cops took immensely.
James Cusick in his Irish specialites was
novelty to the audience. He is one Of the best
cards of this season The management were
fortunate in securing him. Miss Alice Sher-
weed made her first appearance in thi city in
her beautiful songs and dances. On her sec
ond turn she was received amid great applause
and encored again and again. She is fine
dresser, and very pretty and pleasing. Ed.
Clearance commences his second week and
gains friends at each performance. He is par
ticularly happy in the first part as conversa-
tionallst. His songs are fine and we'll rendered
Miss Jessie Warner with her clubs, both large
and small is also gaining hosts OF friends. She
is tine dresser and manipulates the clubs with
grace and ease. Wallace and Mortimer caught
on immensely in thel roaring sketch Modern
school Of acting" The evenings entertain
ment closed with Mortimer's fun provoking
sketch "The arrival of Mather." Mortimer,
Wallace, Clara Wilbur, Annie Phillips and
the company were in the cast. They were all
good in their respective parts.
The management OF the honse are doing all
all in their power to please the audiences and
should be rewarded with houses like that Of
last uight.
RsMERALDA
There was good demand for seats for
''Esmeralda" at Portland Theatre, yesterday.
The play viii BIO produced with special scenery
from the Madison Square Theatre New York,
tomorrow night, The New York Times says:
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is one Of our
essentially dramatic writers. Has the
stage given us overmGoh in recent yeats COM
parable with that wonderfully pathetic picture
OF "a her and daughter IN "Esmeralda"? I'M
theatrical unreality, that 1t forgets, often
enough, to he truthful and dramatic The
play at Madison Square has elements OF lasting
strength. One might suppose that it
was written to Illustrate the ideal nobility OF
human nature.
sALsRuRYs rRoUBApoURs.
1t seems unnecessary for us to dwell upon
the merits of Salsbury's Troubadours They
have appeared in Portland in past seasons with
great success, drawing crowded and delighted
audiences. Their last piece ''Gresn-Room
Fun" has been almost entirely rewritten, aud
new music ana scenes introduced since last
seen here, and is said to be lawfully funny
Nate Salisbury and Nellie MeHenry are great
faYorites here.
''YE oLDE FOLKS CONCERTO.
"Ye Westinghouse on ye corner OF Carroll
with Thomas street" will be filed Wednesday
night on the occasion Of The old folks concert.
The programme will be made up appropriate
to the occasion, and the singers viii comprise
many of the best voices in the city
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

should guard them against exposure But If
in sheltering bis sheep the farmer exposes him
self and catches cold he must use DR.. Balls
Cough Syrup.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by N. G.. Fessenden, ASA Con-
gress Street and d. Wentworth, sos Congress-
corner Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

A great discovery, Of more value than gold
Adamsons Botanic Cough Balsam.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03

If you do not feel well try the Health Lift
Rooms 1891 Middle Street, Portland, BE.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
seni.Ann1al nlvidenda.

The following dividends are payable in Bos
ton during April, all on tho ID, except Bath
GO, and Maine Central Gs, which are payable
the 10th:
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
Meteorological Report for March.

Sergeant Eichelberger, of the Signal Ser
vice. furnishes the following summary Of
meteorological observations at the Portland
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-03
KENNEnEo couNrY.

A Manchester man was placed In very dis
tressing situation Saturday forenoon. Mr.
Ruel Smith. blind and eyed about 60 years, Il
supported by the town and lives in house
near the Forks, woman taking care Of him.
Saturday morning abont 2 O'Clock, the neigh
bors were aroused by the above named WON an
who said that MIR. Smith was in trouble.
Several men proceeded to the house and found
him hanging out OF second story window,
head downwards, and suspended by his feet
which were imprisoned between the window
sash and sill 1t is thought that he attempted
to leap from the window while temporarily in
sane.