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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-04-04

Fine day yesterday and warmer. Mercury
29o at sunrise, 45o at noon, 42o at sunset; wind
southwest and northeast.
Prebfe Council American Legion OF Honor
has elected as trustees, Messrs. S. c. Dyer, j.
@. Twitchell and w. I'll. Phinney.
A team ran ran into wagon containing
Mrs. Ezra Drew and lady friend, yesterday,
throwing out the ladies, but luckily they
escaped without severe injuries.
Mr. Macdonald, second mate Of the Forest
City, has gone to New York to superintend the
finishing of the fremont.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church at Wood
ford's will receive the friends Of the Rev. G. j.
Clark tonight. Refreshments will be served
in their vestry. A large number are expected
to be present from the city churches.
The annual meeting of the Portland Young
Mems Christian Association for the election Of
officers and the presentation of reports occurs
at the rooms Of the association this evening at
7.30 o'clock. A very pleasant entertainment
has been arranged for a portion OF the evening
Members are entitled to take one friend with
them.
The State Street Choir will sing at the Y. NJ.
G. A. anniversary at City Hall tomorrow eve
ming. The Rev j. F. Stevenson, d. D., of
Montreal, who is to be one of the speakers, is
pastor of the Emanuel Congreg ational church
OF that city. Every one who listened to his
eloquent remarks at one Of the meetings OF the
A. B. c. f. N. at City Hall last year viii
want to hear him again. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned free of charge at the Y. NJ G. A. rooms.
illumination d'Ouattesanne, Guillaume
Ouattesanne, redacteur, the French humorous
paper published at Biddeford, is meeting with
great and increasing success. N. Ouattesanne
is un bon garcon.
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Manual Historv societv.

Donations have been received as follows ad-
ditional to those already mentioned:
Specimens Of shells, bones, and teeth from
the she'll heaps at Damariseotta, presented by
Mr.. p. @. Manning.
Thirteen different species of fruit and seeds
from Rio Janeiro, very choice and acceptable.
from Mr.. Charles #. Dwinal.
Five large boxes OF minerals of Maine, from
Mr.. +. i. Bartlett.
The mud cells of the solitary mason bee,
Anthephora retusa, containing larvae and
spiders for them TO feed upon after develop
newt, from Mr.. W T. Pike, Stark,::N. II.
The following books have been added to the
library:
Catalogue de la Bibliotheque' Societe Ma
tionale des Sciences Naturelies. Cherbourg.
1881.
Bulletin de la Societe ImperaIe des Natur-
alistes Moscow. Nos. l, ., 3, 1882. Table Gen.
erale ct SSstematique 1S29-1SSl, du Bulletin
de la Societe ImperiaIe
Soclete Royale Malacologique. Belgique.
Tome XIV. Tome XVI. 1881. Process YER
bal XLI. CHI.
Annals del Museo Nazonial de Mexico. Tome
Ill. No. l.
Degas Plantarum Novarum. Petropcli.
1882
La Academia Royale. Copehague. Bulle-
tin, March to May, 1882.
y. 5. Fish Commission, Bulletin. 1891.
Grevillia. Vol. III. Ne. SO.
Department of Interior. Circulars of Infor-
nation. Nos. 5, g. 1888.
High Schools for Girls in Sweden. (Pamph-
lets.)
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Surrey. Deep Sea
Sonndings and Dredgines. 1880.
Boston society of Natural History. Pre-
ceedings. 1888.
American Journal of Science. Vol. XIV.
No 148.
Academy Of Natural Sciences. Oct. to Dec
1882.
: Natural History Society Of New Brunswick.
Bulletin No. 3. 1888.
Canadian Entomologist. Vel. XIV. No. 2.
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RAILWAY NOTES.
Knox and Lincoln Railroad.

There seems nothing left for the Knox and
Lincoln Railroad and the towns along its
route but to continue the present manage.
ment of the road, as the Maine Central has re-
fused to purchase it for 81 400 900, the sum re-
Gently agreed upon by the towns. Since the
Maine Central acquired control of the Enro-
pean and North American Railroad condi-
tons have changed in Maine and shore line
combination is not regarded quite 50 probable
as heretofore. The towns along the road are
getting their railroad indebtedness in more
favorable condition than in the past. During
the past year Bath has paid 500 ,T50 Of matured
Knox and Lincoln bonds, and has also pur-
$112,500 of the G per cent. bonds issued in aid
of the road, and this besides paying 1885 for
interest on the stock bonds OF the road. The
committee for the reduction of the city debt
has also provided for $41,700 OF its railroad
bonds which mature next July. The city of
Rockland during the past year paid $4700 of
its matured railroad bonds and purchased
$500 OF the bonds not due, so that its indebt.
edness ON account OF the railroad at the close
OF the municipal year was reduced TO $4e0S00
The town of Newcastle paid last year $1,000 OF
Its railroad bonds and refunded into per
cents SAC, 900, and the town Of Damariscotta
leaving the total remaining Indebtedness
100000
Minor Notes.
The combined earnings of the European and
North American and the New Brunswick
roads, between which roads there is q traffic
arrangement most favorable to the latter for
the live months ending March /,
1888, were 81 ,12i 900 against $4,000 in the
corresponding five months of last year, gain
OF about $26, 900 month
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George a. cav 3 90.

Messrs. George A. Gay & Co., the we'll
known dry goods dealers at the corner Of
Brown and Congress streets, have just made a
decided addition to their store. On the left Of
the main entrance broad flight of stairs as
cends to the second story leading into large
room 40x20 feet in size which will be used as a
carpet ware-room. The firm have laid in a
large and desirable assortment of Brussels,
three-ply and other kinds Of carpetngs besides
rich rugs, now go fashionable.
OFF Of the carpet room viii. be found the cloak
and costume department. This elegant apart
ment is 20 feet square, adorned with beautiful
plate glass mirrors Zone of which cost S400) and
valuable paintngs The costumes are exceed
ingly handsome and vary in value from $40
to $40. Several in ottoman silks attract great
attention. Off Of the cloak room Is large
room devoted to spring suitiDgs in all the fash
ionable styles Both of the rooms are richly
carpeted and the windows draped with deli
cate lace curtains.
Messrs. George A. Gay & Go. are entitled t.
large patronage, for they are active, energet-
ic and capable young men.
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Madison.

at meeting OF the citizens of Madison and
Ansonson Thursday evening last to see about
building wooden mill on tho Arson side Of
the river, hut little encouragement was given,
however, tho prospect looks bright II the citi-
zens here are able to raise thirty thousand dol
lars (s30,000,) outside parties taking the re-
mainder for the right Of handling the goods.
If the project succeeds, our quiet little village
will become lively manufacturing town.
Great interest is being shown in the matter,
and It is hoped that il will succeed, as such a
water power as ours ought to be made useful
instead Of going TO waste as IL now u.s. and the
chances are plenty for further progress in this
direction, and good chance for spectators to
make safe Investment We hope, in the fu'
ture, TO see more interest shown in our water
power here, one Of the best In the country,
easy Of access. Good shipping facilities and
good Inducements will be offered for those
wishing to purchase. The Madison House,
kept by D. w. symonds, formerly Of the VIII
lams House, Waterville, Will afford good &C
commodations to those wishing to visit orr
town E.
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GnIdan Waddinr

On Monday evening, March 18th, Joseph
Robinson, who was married in Leeds, York
shire, England. fifty years ago, celebrated
his golden wedding in Oxford. There were a
large number of relatives and friends present,
among whom were FL. J. Libby, J. B. Libby,
ex-Mayor Libby and W. E. Gould of Port
land, c. l. Barker of Lewiston, and Seth T.
Holbrook Of Oxford, president OF the Oxford
County Agricultural Association j. r. Parrot
OF Yale read an original poem. Mr. Robinson s
twenty-six children and grandchildren were
all present. Every one enjoyed themselves
to the full and it was a delightful gathering.
During the evening Mr.. z. brought out a
small, ancient-looking round tin box-all
black and worn, With the rust of many years
upon it. Upon opening it, two large, old
fashioned cents were seen-so covered with
the rust OF time that one could hardly see
what they were. They were the two little
copper coins once Mr.. Robinson's sole for
tune. Many handsome presents were made
by the guests.
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Frank Goudy.

Mr.. Frank Cloudy has leased the store No.
SCI Congress street, between Oak and Green
streets, fitted it up regardless Of expense, and
has an establishment that is well worth look
ing at from an artistic view alone He Is full
OF enterprise and has been for long time con
nected with one of the best houses in New
York. Tonight he proposes to have his open
ing, when be will display as fine a line OF Ia
dies dress trimmings, buttons, hosiery and cor
sets ever displayed in this city. His hosiery
consists Of infants, misses and ladies' in
foreign goods only, from % cents to $50 per
pair, and an elegant assortment from 81 to S..
In buttons, laces and dress trimmings he also
shows magnificent line, displaying buttons
from 81 to $40 per dozen, and his laces, dress
trimmings and corsets call for a personal in
spection. These goods are to be speciality
and will always be found full and complete in
all departments
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The Fratsrnitv Dance.


All our people who are interested in dancing
mean to make the closing entertainment of
the Fraternity tonight at City Hall great
success. And this is right. The proceeds OF
these dances are devoted to a most admirable
institution. They furnish many young people
with an education, or rudiments of q trade,
which places them on better footing to cope
with the stern realities Of life. The larger the
receipts the more extended the work. The
order of dances tonight will he fresh and more
acceptable than usual, which is saying great
deal, while the music by Chandler will be new
and delightful. 1t will be well for those who
do not hold course tickets, or have not pur-
chased tickets for this dance, to obtain them
today from Mr.. Harrington or other members
of the committee Of arrangements. The dane
ing will begin promptly at o'clock.
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It ia Marshal Andrews now. The Marshal
has always been an active, energetic man in
business and political affairs, and enters upon
his new duties with the good wishes of all.
Mr.. A. G. Wiggin, for several years city edi-
tor OF the Bangor Commercial, has accepted a
position on the editorial staff OF the Boston
Post
Judge Walker Of Bridgton was ia town yes
terday.
Mr.. Francis Murphy has written to New
Orleans that he will visit that city upon his re
tnrn to the United States. He says Of the TEN.
perancs "cause" abroad: "Tbe work In Eng
land has gone on apace until the Queen hai
said well done. Millions Of people have sign
cd the pledge, reducing the revenue R25O00O0
and the Postmaster found IL in the savings Of
the people in pure gold"
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An Inairastihla ninnar.

An item II yesterdays Argus stated that the
prisoners at the jail struck work in the shop
Monday because they had been kept on short
rations, Were hungry and desperate, and that
they had been disconnected ever since Sheriff
True had charge Of the Jail, adding that while
Sheriff Sawyer was there they had good aud
sufficient food.
Sheriff True stated to a reporter for the
PRESS yesterday, that he was perfectly willing
anybody should ask the prisoners whether they
were ill.treated and he believed they would
indignantly deny it. The same bread and
corned beef, Sheriff True said, we're furnished
the prisoners that his own family, their friends
aud the county commissioners--when they Wis
tied the jail-eat; in fact Mr.. O'Nei, Who
was with Sheriff Sawyer at the jail, said the
True bread and corned beef we're better than
Sawyer's. Mr.. True said he had never had a
complaint from any prisoner under his charge,
except once before, and that was long while
ago, when the female prisoners said the coffee
was cold. On investigation that was found to
be the case, and the tronble was remedied.
Mr.. True said the Argus story grew out OF
the fact that Mr.. James Bradley, the cook.
didn't boil his peas long enough for Monday
dinner. The prisoners tasted them, found
them hard, and refused TO eat them or to work
without dinner Mr.. Norman True, when his
father returned home, told him what had oc-
Cured. The Sheriff investigated the matter
with the above mentioned result, and further
more said Mr. Bradley felt as badly about it
as anyone could, and would not have put on
the peas SO late, but the washerwomen had
been using the stove, and were little longer
than usual. The prisoners had their customa-
ny supper, the Sheriff makingn no different pro-
vision for them, and yesterday morning went
to work as usual without murmur.
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TEF PRESS.
WEDNEs DAy MORNING. APRIL 4.
TEE PRRss.


MAY be obtained at the Periodical DeDots of N G,
Fessenden. MARQUIS, Brunch & Co., Andrews. ARM
strong. Wentv orth, Hodsaon Robert Costello, For
est City News Stand, ,Iewett, Bose. Hitchings
81 Mcfarland, Watson, strange Stinson, Boston
q Maine Sepot, and Chisholm Bros. Ca oil trains
that run out of the city.
Auburn, Willard Small Co.,
Augusta, j. f.. Pierce. -
Bangor, Bangor News &c.
Bar Harbor, f. S. Jordan,
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, II. Nj. Burnhara.
A. l.. Jellefeo1.
Brunswick, 3. q. Dennison.
Cumberland Mills. F. A. Verrili.
Damartiscotta, Il. w. Dunbar.
Freeport, W A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. G. Harmon.
Fairfield, K. H. Evans.
Pennington d. IL. Knowles.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham. JAS H. Irish & Co.
Hallowell, 9. A.. spaulding.
Lewiston, Chandler & Estes.
Livermore Falls, G. D. Hughes.
Mechanic Falls, A. W. Bridge. Z. A. TAosnas.
Norway, 8. L. Crockett A. o. Moves.
Old Orchard Geo. E. Fogg, A. l.. Jeliiaca,
Richmond, G. A. Beale.
Rockland, o. S. ARdrewa,
Sabattus, e. H. johnson.
Saccarappa, Il. E. Webb.
Saco ii. b. Kendrick & Co..
Springvale, @. II. Pierce.
So. Paris A. NJ Gerry.
Thomaston, s. DelanO.
Vinalhayen, II. NJ Roberts
Waldoboro, q. Bliss
Waterville j. s. Carter.
Yarmouth, w. f. Smith.
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Annual Meeting

At meeting of the First Universalist Sun
day School Union held last evening the FOL
lowing officers were elected for the ensHing
year:
erintendent-Freedom Nash.
Vice Superintendent-P. +. Turner
Clerk and Treasurer-Ch Charles ii. Kimball.
Librarian-Wm. NJ. Sargent
First Assistant--C. f. Walker.
Second Assistant-H. P. Aver.
Third Assstant-W. s. Haskell.
Fourth Assistant-B, r. Lane, Mrs. f. W
Woodman
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In Insolvency.

Court Of Insolvency for the County Of Cumberland,
State OF Maine. April Sd, A. d. 1888.
In case Of EDWARD P. oXNARD Insolyent Deb
tor.
FulHIS ia TO give notice thston the second
Il day Of April, A. ID. 1883, warrant in insol-
yency was issued by Henry Q. Peabody, Judge Of
the Court of Insolvency for said County OF Cumber
land, against the estate of said
EDWARD p. oANARD, Of Freeport,
adjudged to be Insolyent debtor, on petition Of
Deering, Milliken g. Co., Benjamin +. Harris and
others, creditors Of said debtor, which petition was
filed the twenty third day Of March, a. -. 1883,
70 which date interest claims is to be computed.
That the payment of any debts 20 or by said deb
tor and the transfer and delivery of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law;
That meeting of the creditors of said debtor, to
prove their debts aud choose one or more as
signees OF his estate, will be held at Court OF
Insolvency to be holden at Probate Court room IN
said Portland, on the sixteenth day OF April,
A. ID. 1888, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
Ii. X. SARGENT,
Deputy. Sheriff. as Messenger Of the Court of In
solvency for said County Of Cumberland.
ap4&l1
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En Insolvency.


Court Of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland
State Of Maine,
April I'd A. D., 1883.
In case of THOMAS L. sEAvEY, Insolyent Debtor.
THIS is to give notice, that on the third
Il day of April. A. ID. 1883, warrant in in
solyency was issued by Henry q. Peabody, Judge of
the Court OF Insolvency for sai County Of Cum
berland, against the estate Of said
THOMAS L. sEAyEY, of Scarborough,
adiudged to BIO an insolyent debtor, ON petition
of said debtor, which petition was filed on the
third day of April A. d. 1888. to which date
interest on claims Is TO be computed.
That the payment of any debts to or by said debt
and the transfer and delivery of any property by
him are forbidden by law;
That ameeting of the creditors of said debtor, to
prove their debts and choose or more assignees
of his estate, viii be held at Court of Insolvency
TO be holden ut Probate Court room in said Port
land, on the sixteenth day OF April, A, ID.
1883, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
IL. Il. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger Of the Court of lnsol-
vency Tor said County of Cumberland.
apr4&11
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sAcApAHoc COUNTY.

200 tons measurement and will be handsomely
furnished. She is TO run to the eastward fro n
Bar Harbor and connect with the steamer MI
Desert.
sAGADAHoc COUNTY.
Monday morning Mr.. Jonathan Newcomb o.
Bath died at his residence in the south part Of
the city, at the advanced age of so years. lie
Is believed to have been the last survivor Of
the victims of the infamous Dartmoor prison
where he was confined between five and SIN
months. in which gloomy abode he was when
he attained his majority.
WALDO COUNTY.
Shadrach Black of Brooksville, q man 20
years Of age, went into the woods last Thurs
day to chop firewood After starting for home
about noon, he saw hedgehog In q tree, and
climbed the tree TO disodge 1t. When about
20 feet from the ground, and after bringing
down the game, he fell, in consequence OF
the limbs breaking, and came heavily TO the
ground, very badly hurt. His family became
uneasy at his non-return toward night. and
parties started out TO hunt him. They found
him about 10 o'clock p. M, after having passed
quite near him twice before, he hearing them,
but not being able TO make noise enough to at
tract their attention, He had crawled on his
hands and knees about half mile from where
he fell, and his hands and feet, his knees, and
part OF his face were badly frozen
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Pni1ar Stating Rink

The nasque carnival at the rink last evening
proved an unparalleled success. Many hun
dreds we're present, the spacious hall being
literally packed, and it was necessary to turn
away nearly as many as gained admission
There were over hundred costumed skaters
on the surface, many quite richly attired while
the humorous and grotesque lent variety. II
was freely said during the evening that 1t was
the largest as well as the most enjoyable mas
querade party given here in dozen years.
Patrons will be delighted to learn that Prof
WIN. J. Merrill will positively appear at the
rink Tuesday evening, April 10th.
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On Tuesday morning. Mr.. John r. Babb, q
wel-known and respected citizen of this vii
lage, died at his residence on Church street.
Mr. Babb was member Of Eagle Chapter,
Saccarappa, Portland Commandery OF Free
Masors, and Saccarappa Lodge OF Odd Eel
lows. He was also member Of the Odd Eel
lows Mutual Relief Association and the Git.
zenS' Relief. The funeral will take place at
his late residences on Thursday forenoon at II
1.iclnclr
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
ESAIERALnA.

ESMERALDA.
Tonight the beautiful play OF "Esmeralda,n
written by Mrs. Burnett and dramatised by
Thomas, viii be produced at the Portland
Theatre. 1t had great run at New York and
has been flatteringly received where-else it
has been performed The Boston Transcript
went SO far as to say: ut is hardly fair trent
mept to give Boston but one brief fortnights
opportunity for enjoying the superb attrac-
tions presented by the Madison Square Com
pany's performance of "Esmeralda.s The
house was crowded last evening, and will be
while the play holds the boards, for a single
hearing is not enough to satisfy. The beauti-
ful and especially the rare and artistically ap-
pointed interior Of the second and fourth acts.
with its splendid hric-a-brac collection, is Of
itself sufficient for one evenings enjoyment"
sALspuRy's TRounADouRs.
Friday night there will be crowded au-
dience at Portland Theatre anxious to see
"Greenroom Fun" as played by Salsbury's
Troubadours. The tickets will be for sale to-
day The following viii be the cast:
The oid cher Ss9 f9s arooud Nate Salisbury
MI Miss Kitty Plumpet, N,ss MALTA Afol1anr.
The Indian Princess 4alss Neiiie Niotiehry
The Rev. Ernest Duckworth. -. Mr.. John Webster
The Earl OF kensington. Rev. Ernest Duckworth
Capt. Henry Opdyke.. .........Mr. Louis Il. Baker
Mrs Camilla H Westaie Mss Many 24paye es
The Warehouses of Belgravia. Mrs. G. westlake
OLD FOLKS CONCERT.
The Old Folks concert at Williston church
this evening viii embrace many of those
quaint old tunes that were snch fayorites with
our ancestors sung by some of our best singers
and accompanied IN the old style. That there
will DO large audience present we feel as
sured.
The following will be ye lyste of ye songs
and We sayings:
Aud Lang Syne "a Il We Men and Women Singers
Majesty I"
songe...,... income. Experience Margery Adams
Songe zebedee Primrose Woodbury.
Sons of Zion. All We Men and Women Singers
Songe.... .s............ =. Mercy Agatha Bunipus
Greenwich. All ye Men and Women Singers
as ye singers do sorely need to re-obtayne THERE
Strike ye oymbals. An We Men and Women Singers
Experience Primrose Woodbury. s Charity Tucker
Invitation. ...All 70 Men and Women Singers
comnaint ys Men and L wos or sseTs
Songe .............,........, :. Charity Tucker
Coronation AL ye Singing People
n. BAH those who bee so much blessed as to
have good lungs and religious training, will stand
up and helpe sing We last hyInne.
TIE LycEuM.
The new bill drew another great house last
night Miss Ella Martyne, who made her first
bow TO Portland audience, created a most
sweet and her execution excellent.
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The following transfers of real estate ia this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds;
Scarboro-M ehitable Rounds to Louisa H.
Lamb, land aud buildings
Gray-Sarah Thompson to Alonzo .Thomp-
son, twenty-five acres OF land.
Thomas Hancock to james T. Hancock,
land and buildings
Bridgton-SaIlie Lord to Fannie NJ. Camel,
formerly the John Martin homestead.
Raymond Charles Buffers to William r.
Buffers, undivided half Of land and buildings,