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The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Protection AGAINST Fires.

10 the Editor of the Press:
The official communication in SATURDAY.
PRESS seems to put me on the defensive, and
while desire no controversy with any one
connected with the city government, when In
situations are made against the integrity of
my statements, hope sou will again favor me
with the opportunity of a hearing through
your columns AS to the service at the island
last summer, and the charge therefor, have
this TO say. The work was not one involving
any risk to the boat of loss or damage BY fire,
the amount of property to be saved was COM
paratively insignificant and the tug had no
other business on hand at the time. The i'm
portant fact in relation to the amount paid a
Boston tug in 1872, seems to be that she was
paid vi $40 for service at one fire, and think
all Will agree that boat which in four hours
saves large amount of property from
destruction does vastly more for the parties
interested, than if she played an entire week
on the ruins OF property destroyed. Whether
tue present owners of the Belknap put In her
ire pump or not does not seem essential. I
presume no one denies that she has such a
pump and that she did the work claimed for her
and as to the statement concerning the use of
q Wreck1ng pump the Central Wharf Tow
Boat Company, after a corporate existence Of
nine years, has never had a call for a wrecking
pump, 81 tudt tn6 absence OF one mas never
DeeD telt; while in less than six months she
played upon three fires And in regard to the
Irce list of pumps, the cost of setting up, con-
Meeting and other Incidental expenses should
be added to the list price to arrive at the cost
OF the pump when ready for business. Besides
the Belknap had on board at the breaking out
OF the fire one hundred feet of hose IN good or
dar, belonging to the boat and which was
rendered useless at the fire. do not profess
to know much about the ways of ocean
steamers, but am sure that If any one should
undertake to paint the hull of tug boat W lille
she was at work he would find himself unable
to finish his job. 1t is said that the cost Of
maintaining the fire boat of the city of Boston
is $4,000 year, but that the water front of
that city is So miles in extent while that of
Portland is but two to three miles, do not
see how the extent of the water front can
affect the cost of keeping fire boat in CON
slant readiness to attend fire.
DAVID ToRREY.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

The Portland Electric Light and Power
Company have removed to their new quarters,
spacious building equipped for their purposes
In the rear of the Brown Block on Centre
street. The management claim that if they
have not the largest, they have at least the
best equipped works of this description in the
country, as any one visiting the establishment
will not hesitate to admit. In convenience of
arrangement and in steadiness of power the
equipment cannot be surpassed. All desiring
to visit the works and inspect the working of
the dynamos, ladies or gentlemen, are assured
OF courteous reception. A Buckeye engine
the only engine of the kind operated in Port
land, will prove an attraction to parties in
terested in improvements in machinery. The
present capacity of the works, is 100 lights, and
undoubtedly the number of lights now oper-
ated BY this company in the city will be at
once largely increased. The steadiness and in
creased brilliancy of the lights of this COM
pany, since their removal a few days ago to
their new quarters, have been subjects Of
general remark. The boilers are also used for
heating stores in the vicinity. The capital
stock of the company has been increased to
800, 000-one-half held by the New England
Weston Electric Light Company of Boston,
this connection to continue five years. The
Portland Electric Light Company are now in
consultation with parties with view to in
Producing the incandescent system of electric
lighting, system which has proved most
satisfactory and successful wherever in
troduoad
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Vaughan straet Chanel.

Vaughan street Parish celebrated New Years
day with opening and dedicatory services
in their chapel corner of Vaughan and West
streets.
Within the last three months this society
has secured lot and built very neat and
comfortable edifce, 40x7o feet in SIZE with a
seating capacity of between 500 and 600 The
approximate cost will be $780, The contrac-
tor, Mr.. j. W. Rackley, has as he deserves,
the hearty thanks of the society for the thor.
ough and satisfactory manner in which he has
performed the task assigned him. Chairs are
used as seats and are very comfortable.
The stand is occupied by three elegant chairs
purchased by lady of the parish. AMI very
neat table and desk combined quite unique in
its way the workmanship OF, and present
from w. B. Melcher, Esq. In front Of the gal
lery, over the entrance, hangs magnificent
clock, present from the jeweler, F. W. Nc
Kenney. Esq A silver goblet and communion
service were also donated by other friends.
Nearly $500 We're collected or pledged, leaving
an Indebtedness of about $500.
The services conducted by the pastor, Rev.D
w. LeLacheur, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Shaw.
Jacques, Lowden, Trask, Pendexter, White
and Parsons were imp ssive and held the at
tention Of the packe use well to the close.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

Bright day New Years. Mercury 18o at
sunrise, wind north; 800 at noon, wind south
southeast and west; 25o at night.
During the month of December thrty-two
intentions of marriage we're recorded at the
Office of the city clerk.
Yesterday being New Years, or the festival
of the circumcision, appropriate services were
held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Con.
ception and at St. Dominic's church Masses
at the Cathedral were celebrated at and 7,
and high mass at 8 o'clock.
The ball by the Union Rowing Association,
at City Hall. was we'll attended last night, and
delightful affair.
The three sessions of the roller rink were
we'll patronized yesterday
Gilbert had large party at his matinee yes
tsrday.
Sheriff Traes plurality from the tabulated
records, shows 1888 plurality, not 3S as previous
ly reported.
The new register of deeds, and sheriff occu-
pied there offices yesterday. The county COM
missioners will organize today.
Springfield is rejoicing in gas at $3.50 per
thousand feet-a reduction of 40 cents from
the old rate. In Boston from this date gas will
be $3.50 per thousand feet. In Portland it is
S2.70 per thousand feet. A reduction here
would be acceptable.
Rev. Henry Blanchards Tuesday evening
lecture will be postponed on account of abb
sence from the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Phinney were thrown
from tt cir sleigh, corner of Mechanic and
: Portland streets, yesterday afternoon and con-
siderably hurt.
Gen. S. J. Anderson and wife were thrown
from sleigh on the corner of Free and Con-
gress streets yesterday and the General
dragged some distance receiving some bruises.
Mrs. Anderson was not much hurt.
The usual gospel temperance meeting will
held at the Mission this evening at 7.3O
o'clock. Also conservation meeting at p. m.
all are invited
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Personal.


Gen. Selden Conner and George F. Clifford
ESQ, are at the Falmouth Hotel
s. B. Washburn, of Orono, and J. d. An
derson, of Gray, are at the PEBBLE.
Mr.. Samuel G. Rundlett, who has been City
Forester for many years, died yesterday after
an illness of two months. He was 81 years old
and leaves a family
The Boston Journal says truly - Payson
Tucker, who has just been chosen General
Manager of the Eastern Railroad, is one of the
most successful railroad men in the country.
Daring the seven or eight years he has been in
charge of the Maine Central he has succeeded
In giving the company and the public the most
efficient service any community has ever had.
He has the faculty to organize and inspire a
corps of employees and at the same time he has
adopted liberal policy which has not only
made his liue popular with the business men of
Maine, but has encouraged the planting of
many new industries along the line of the
laine Central. A year ago Mr.. fuckers rare
capacity for railroad management attracted
the attention OF the Northern Pacific directors
and he was offered the position of genel al
manager, which he declined. Mr.. Tucker was
born in Maine and has been bred to railroad
Auciuaao
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
TIFF PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 2.
THE PRESS.

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of n. G.
Fessenden, Marquis, Brunell & :, Andrews, Arm
strong, Went orth, Hodsdon, A. I. Cleveland, Rob
ert Costello, Forest City News stand, Jewett,
Bose, HItchings & Mcfarland, Watson, Stinson,
Bostos q Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
rains that run out of the city.
Auburn, Willard Small q Co.
Augusta, ]. F. Pierce.
Bangor, Bangor News Co,
Bar Harbor, F. s. Jordan.
Bath, j. o. Shaw.
Biddeford, f. M. Burnham.
A. L. Jefferson.
Brunswick. g. Dennis n.
Cumberland Mills, r. A. Verrill.
Damartiscotta, E. w. Dunbar:
Freeport W A. Mitchell.
Fryeburg, r. G. Harmon.
Fairfield. E. H Evans
Harrington, D. H. Knowlton.
Gardiner, Palmer & Co.
Gorham, JAS. Ii. Irish 4 Co,
Hallowell, @. paulding.
Lewiston, Chandler q Estes
Liyermore Falls, g. u. Hughes.
Mechanic Falls, A. w. Bridge. K. A. Thomas.
Norway, s. l.. Crockett, A. 0. Moves.
Old Orchard, Geo. E. Fogg, A. L. Jellison,
Richmond, g. A.. Beale
Rockland, o. S. Andrews.
Sabattus, e. H. johnson.
Saccarappa, r. e. Webb
Saco, H. b. Kendrick & Co.,
Springvale, G. II. Pierce.
So. Paris A. M. Gerry.
Thomaston, 8. Delano.
Vinalhaven, II. NJ. Robe
Waldoboro, G. Bliss.
Waterville, j. M. Wall.
Yarmouth, W. E. Smith.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
BEEF.
AIcOMPRTITIoN IN THE WHOLESALE
MARKET
a New Firm Established in Portland.

Some time ago there was talk of the intend
ed competition in the fresh beef wholesale mar
ket in the western cities, which, it was report
ed, was backed by men of colossal fortune, full
ly equal in amount to those who were the sup
porters of Wheeler, Swift & Co. and Martin
W. Best. The reports of said competition
were contradicted, and the full particulars
were given in the PRESS at the time.
1t appears there is to be competition in this
business, Yesterday, reporter for the PRESS
hearing rumor to that effect, made inquiry,
and learne the particulars. Mr. j. G. Went
worth has taken the lower end of the market,
facing Fore street. where he has put in large
refrigerator, and yesterday two carloads of
splendid western beef were placed within its
walls. Mr.. Weymouth says he is backed by
St. Louis gentlemen of ample capital, and has
come to stay. He proposes to sell the best
beef he says, cheaper than any one else can
sell II. His meat appeared of excellent quail
ty and his quarters are as neat as wax. He
will no doubt receive a large patronage, for
cheap beef and good beef is a necessity
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
MISC. Woolson,s Lecture.

The first lecture of this course will be given
this evening at 7.3O o'clock and the subject
will be "Assyrian Themes in. English Litera-
ture." Evening tickets will be for sale at the
door, The Boston Commonwealth says of
these lectures: "Mfs. Woolson is certainly one
of the most, if not the most, charming OF our
aeraA lie lecturers. She is not a mere cleaner;
like Carlyle, she has her own opinions, the re-
suit of later thought than his, the broad Amer
lean view. She has the advantage of discl
plined mind aud an easy address, and presents
her subject with eiearness and vividness,
sometimes rising to eloguence, as on this occa'
sion, when reviewing the researches of arch
zoology in Nineveh, Greece, and Central
Americav
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
New Yaar &

New Years passed off very pleasantly. The
day was fine, and the citizens enjoyed the good
sleiehing. Portland street, at the west end,
and behring's Oaks were filled with immense
crowds, in the former case Of sleighs and spec
tators' and in the other of skaters. The pub
lie offices were closed, and, in the afternoon
almost all the wholesale and retail stores,
while many closed all day. The places of
amusement were well patronized. There was
very little calling and at most houses baskets
were put out, the ladies not receiving.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Obituary,

Rev. Royal Parkman, who died at Washing
ton, ID. c., Dec. I'D, of heart disease, was a
graduate of Dartmouth College in 1872, and of
Andover Seminary 1877; ordained pastor at
Cape Elizabeth in 184S, remaining three years;
pastor of Second church, West Falmouth 1856
81. He was afterwards settled in Sandwich,
N. A., Milton and Fayetteville, VT, and from
1869 to 1872 at Temple, n. 81. From thence he
went to Washington and was connected with
the Agricultural Bureau and subsequently the
Pension Department.
Gen. Jacob H. Arnold, who died in Augusta
Saturday at the age of 81 years, was born in
New Gloucester Feb, 7, 1898, and had been
resident Of Augusta since 1928. He was past
Master of Bethlehem Lodge, F. & A. NJ, and
also member of Cushnoc Chapter.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

The admirable address of Hon. W. W.
Thomas, Jr on "AncieDt Portland" suggests
anew the desirability of some celebration of
the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary OF
the first settlement of Portland by George
Cleeves. AS it is quite possible that Cleeves
did not move from Cape Elizabeth to Portland
until 1858, celebration within the present
year would be timely if our citizens care to
take mn the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

Alto IL o'clock to-day, F. o, Bailey & Co.
will sell at rooms IS Exchange street, large
and choice stock of Gents Furnishing Goods,
Cloths, Clothing, Neckwear, Underwear,
Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Suspenders Handker-
chiefs. etc., etc. Sales will be continued at 8
p. m. and 10 IL a. III. daily until the entire
stock is sold See auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

The Brooklyn, Capt. Williams, of the Do
minion line, arrived at this port from Liver
pool yesterday morning. She brings large
cargo and reports pleasant ten days passage.
She had thirty-fve passengers, mostly Storage.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

NEW ADVERTISEMENT TODAY
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
To Let -One-half of Store.
Misunderstanding.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Special Offer-Geo. A. Gay s. Co.
New Music oliver Ditson s. Co.
Notice-W. H. Simonton.
Wante7-Grl.
Wanted-Business
Notice-L. j. Perkins.
Proposals David Moulton.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

Ira Berry, Grand Secretary of the Masons,
fell from a high step-ladder ia the Grand
Lodge Library yesterday after noon and broke
his right leg between the knee and ANGLE
His advanced age, 81 years, would make it
quite serious if it were not for his excellent
health. He was attended by DR.. Small.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Portland Rolling Mills.

The employees of the Rolling Mills yesterday
afternoon accepted the eompany's terms. The
mills were lighted up last night and work
was proceeded with. The new rate Of wages
will extend to April LIST at least.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Caution.

FTIHE public is hereby cautioned against negotiat-
Il ing coupon No. A, due January l, 1888 sim
ed by A R. Mitchell, Treasurer, detached from City
of Bath 500 loan bonds numbered / to 9 inc u
sivs the word thirty thereon being a msprint Said
coupons will be paid at their value, three dol
at the Bath National Bank, Bath, Me.
T.. G. HYDE,
jan1d3t Treasurer City Of Bath.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
ocean Insurance Company.

At the annual meeting, held yesterday af-
-s<aoon, the following directors were elected:
B Be- .,pin Webster. Charles B. Merrill, Rich
iona -apt, Harrison J. Libby, Perez N.
1.u - ", Willian Lsayitt, George A,
Wright ~.a =, az sbars WAS
declared.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
NOTICE.

Parties having bills against the
town of Deering, are requested 10
present the same TO Daniel ID.
Chenery, Treasurer of Deering,
on or before the Goth day of Feb.
ruary, 1853, for payment.
GEO. Ii. LEAVIsT,
for the selectmen.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

An effort existing without cause is an i'm
possibility, tickling in the throat, huskiness of
the voice. violent coughing, etc., are the eff
fects OF severe cold. DR.. BULBS Cough Syr-
up cures the cold at once and removes its seri-
ous effects
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Longfellow STATUE Association.

As the citizens of our State are moving In
the matter of statue to Longfellow, in the
city of bis birth, it is we'll that they should see
what is being done in Europe and how
Names poet is regarded there. The people of
the entire State should unite together in this
good work and it is hoped that no tom how
ever small will fail to organize an auxiliary
society. Now is the time 10 do this. Certain
ly the people of Maine should take pride
enough in one of our own sons who has made
himself SO distinguished as to earn place
in Westminster Abbey, to raise memorial
for him in the city of his nativity The fol-
lowing is from the London Standard:
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
oysters.

We can now fill any order, large or small
barrel, bushel or gallon, from our new cargo
Just arrived. TIMMoNs & HALVES
jan1 DIT
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

1859 Congress street, suitable for gents
furnishing goods, stationery, millinery and
fancy goods. or such like business.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
The Cane Eljzabeth Marine railway.

The Cape Elizabeth Marine Railway.
The Capo Elizabeth Marine Railway Com
psny held their annual meeting yesterday
morning and elected the following officers:
President-Daniel Chase.
Clerk and Treasurer-Henry Chase.
Directors-Nathan Weston, T. L. Sweat.
There Is prospect that the company will
I'M ID an additional track soon, and also that
snothe, railway will be built by Capt. G. II.
chase who vas, til racsntly, one of the direc-
knro
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

JUST received, "Iolanthe" full score and IL
bretto. For sale at Stockbridge's
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
No such value has been Of
fered by any one
this season
WANTED.

The owner of u Magnificent Wiz
ginia Estate of about mine hut
dred acres including Homestead
and buildings, ali i'm splendid rOn-
ditiOn; elevated location; Fau-
qaier County close TO Washing
tan, ID. g., desires to exchange
same for n Summer residence and
land ON the coast of Maine, near
Portland preferred. A rare
chance to secure "A home I'm the
mild, even and baimy climate of
Upland Virginia Gold veins all
through the estate.
Address RANDOLPH,
Press Office.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEw ADVRRTIsRMRNTs TODAY

IFoR OTHER LOCAL MATTER SEE F1nsr pAoE.l
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
NEW QUARTERS.

Portland Electric Light and Power Com
pany.
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Proposals for Cattle Sheds at
Quarantine stations.
OFFICE OF CoLLEoroR OF CUsTosl

OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS,
Portland, Me-. Jabuary 2, 1883. I
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- Office until ~ NJ. on the 18th day of January,
1855, for erecting one ~ medium sized shed at the
Cattle Quarantine Station, including fencing for
lot, In accordance with drawing and specification
the drawing can be seen at this Office and copies Of
specification together with information regarding
the location of The quarantine station can be OBJ
tanned on application.
DAVID MOULTCN,
Special Deputy Collector of Customs,
jan2-eod4t
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Nnfice.

I HAVE this day admitted Albert H. Simonton, as
l. partner in my business, which will he eater
be carried on under the firm name of W. H 81 MON
TON q SON.
Portland, Jan. l 1882 VIII. SILoNTON.
jan2 div
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Wanted,

w afEElGUe
A CAPABLE servant girl for general house worn.
n Inquire at 1872 eoNaR ESS ST.
jan2 .d3tA
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
Letter Carriers Report.
The following is the letter carriers report
for December 1882:

lber 1882:
DEIINERTT
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jan1
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02

Strephou explains the difficulties attending
his suit for the hand of Phyllis, and then ex-
plains the difficulties attending his half-and-
half characteristics.
The queen fairy promises to seat Strephon
in Parliament, as a liberal conservative and
then departs with her attendants. and Phyllis
makes her appearance. Strephon and Phyllis
join in rejoicing over their speedy marriage
and exeunt together. The procession of peers
then enters to the strain of a lively march land
its members join In the chorus:
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
The New English Canaan and Rich

1
Attention is called in the PRESS of this
morning to reference in Morton's Nes0 Eng
lish Canaan to Richmond's Island. To under
sand the matter properly. it may be well 70
state who Morton was, and to call attention to
the character of his book. He says himst II
that SIN the Moneth of June, Anno Salutls;
| 1922. 1t was my chaunce to arrive in the
parts of New England with 30. Servants, and
| provision of all sorts fit for plantation: AND
| whites our houses we're building, did endeav-
our to take survey of the Country: The more
looked, the more liked it," He then gives
general Survey of the Country" and after
describing the soil; trees, herbs, beasts &c,
under the general head of Stones and Miner
ais, and the particular head of Whetst0nes,
makes the reference alluded to by Mr.. Adams,
and which will be presently quoted In full.
After describing the country he holds up the
government to ridicule, and, among other
stories, says, that one of Weston's Company
having stolen some corn from the Indians, was
apprehended, land the cheifs Commander OF
the Company called Parliament OF all his
people but those that were sickle and III at
ease" The result was, that the act was con-
sidered felony and punishable with death.
The culprit was ''lusty fellow" and one Of
the court made an grafton, TO the effect, that
they could not spare an able bodied man, clos
ing as follows:
"Sayes hee, you all agree that one must die,
and one shall die, this younge mans cloathes
we will take off and put upon one, that IS old
and impotent sickly person that cannot es-
cape death, such is the disease one him con-
frmed that die he must, put the younge mans
coathes on this man and let the sick person
behanged in the others steede: Amen sayes
one, and so sayes many more"
"This story of the INSCRIPTIONS Morton,
says Young, furnished Butler with the mate
rails out of which he constructed the follow
ing fable in his Hudibras:"
The Portland daily press., 1883-01-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE ELECTRIC SPARK.


ity entitled "The Electric Spark" The per-
Torrance proved to be exceedingly good, and
was enthusiastically received by the audience
present. As an extravaganza, it is funny,
while its presentation is happy. Mr.. Frank
Daniels is capital comedian, and will no
doubt become favorte. Miss Jennie Yea
mans, who is well known here. and Miss Amy
Lee must come in for a large share of the hon.
ors of the performance. The Electric Spark
drew a large audience last night.
foLANrHE.
Thu new ope of Gilbert 8 Sullivan's,
which will be presented at Portland Theatre,
Friday evening, by Rice's opera troupe, is thus
described:
The opening scene discloses the band of fai-
ries who, tripping about, sing:
Tripping hither, tripping thither,
When the solo by Celia explains the func-
tions:
We are dainty little fairies,
Ever singing ever dancing.
Then follows the dialogue, which discloses
the sad fate of Iolanthe.
the, she is summoned from sher river home af-
ter the good old fairy style, and rises, clad in
rags, but, upon being pardoned, sheds her
river clothes, and appears in all the glories of
fairy toilet She explains that she has taken
her abode at the bottom of the river to be
near her son Strephon, who, as a mortal, oceu-
pies himself as shepherd. Strephon enters
with song. parody upon "pm to be queen
of the Nav: