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TIE BACK COVE NUISANCE.
Resignation of Members of the Committee
Appointed to Kavestixate the Nuisance

meeting of the committee on the Back
Cove nuisance was held at the Mayors Office
last evening. The following communication
was laid before the committee By the Mayor:
PORTLAND, December 2, 1884
Hon. Marquis f. King. Mayor Of Portland:
Dear Sir; Having some time ago accepted an ap
pointment by You to serve on joint commission of
members of the City Council and citizens estab-
lished TO investigate the Back Cove nuisance and
other sanitary conditions of the city, and to recon-
mend measures of relief, regret now to notify
You that. under existing circumstances we are con-
strained to decline further service on the commits
sion.
This action is taken not because We have lost in
erest in the very important matters referred to the
commission. but we convinced that the scheme
Of joint commission, constituted as this one was
is not favorable to the attainment of the best re.
suits.
The very important question of the disposal of the
sewage from the northwesterly slope of the city has
been prominently before us. We believe thai now
is the time for the city to establish a well
matured and comprehensive scheme of sewer
age, which, when fully carried out, will give a
satisfactory system of permanent works; that this
scheme should include the final discharge of the
sewage into deep water in the first half of each ebb
Tide; that as much possible of the sewage should
be made to discharge by gravity, leaving as
little as possible to be pumped; that the scheme
should be progressively executed as the needs and
resources of the city may determine;
that the work done each year
should be in accordance with the scheme
so as to constitute at last essential part of a
finished whole; that the first thing done should be
the construction of high level gravity sewer ca
obi of dic.h oh.
this sewage, as suggested by Consulting Engineer
Shedd in his able report to the committee. With
out disparagemeni of other opinions We feel under
obligation to record these conclusions as represent
lug the views of the minority of the committee
With grateful recognition Of your constant per-
sonal and official courtesy since you honore1 ms by
the confidence implied in inviting our cooperation
we are respectfully
Your obsdient servants,
ISRAEL L. DANA,
EDWARD G. JORDAN,
WALTER ALLEN,
DANIEL HAMBLEN.
The following reply was directed to be sent
to the members who had resigned:
CITY OF PORTLAND, MAYORS OFFICE.
Dec. A, 1884. !
To Aessrs. Israel T. Dana. Ed,card c. Jordan,
WGtter allen and Daniel Ham6len:
eents.-Your communication of the I'd inst was
received this A. M. and has this evening been laid
before the committee on Back Cove nuisance.
I am directed by the committee to express their
regrets at your action. The meetings of the COM
mittee having thus far been exceedingly pleasant
and harmonious and save in this one instance their
conclusions substantially unanimous, they had
hoped by continuing in concert the work assigned
them to have agreed upon report that would be
productive of much good to the city.
Very Resp'y MARQUIS II. KING.
Chairman,
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TBE CHECKER MATCH,
Walker Wins six Games. Wright Six.
and Thtrty.eight Drawn.

The checker match of so games for 800 a
side between Mr.. N. x. Walker of this city
and Mr.. Fl q. Wright of Boston, which has
been in progress for several days at No. 5595
Congress street, was concluded last evening
and resulted in draw, Walker having won
six games, Wright six, and So were drawn.
When play was resumed yesterday afternoon
there were II games only to play to complete
the match. OF these, Walker won two and it
was stated that had the match been finished
by daylight he would have won more; but sew
eral games had to be played by gaslight, and
his eyes, which have troubled him more or less
during the week, partially failed him. AS it
was, however, he held the Boston man and
prevented him from capturing a single game.
According TO the articles of agreement the
money has been withdrawn aud no arrapee-
ment made for continuing the match 1t is
probable, however, that another series of
games with the same stakes will soon be
played by them in Boston.
MIR. Wright returns home tonight. Large
crowds have been present all through the
match and much interest exhibited By all our
local checker players. Both contestants have
bad many admirers present to cheer them
along
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ON THE ROLLERS.
OFFERINGS VS.. prDDrronDs ro-s1onr.

DEERINGs VS.. BIDDEFoRDs TONIGHT.
Tonight the Deerings and Biddefords will meet
in league game at the Bijou. If the Deerings can
only do as we'll they did Wednesday night they
are pretty sure of the game unless the Bdefords do
better than they usually do. The clubs are well
enough matched TO make an interesting and ex-
citing game and they will probably do it.
NOTES.
The Nationals challenge the Excelsiors to play
game of polo Saturday and desire answer through
The Press.
Prof. Harrison of Saccarappa gave a GOOD exhibit
ton Of fancy skating at the Portland rink last eve
ming. There was large attendance
There is young lady in Biddeford 30 infatuated
with polo that che clips the reports of all games
played there from the newspapers, and is cons
ting a scrap book therefrom.
The Portands held a meeting last night and
voted to change their name to Bilious.
The Biddeford journal falls into line in favor Of
the goal box and says polo will continue to grow
unpopular until they are adopted. 1t surely ought
to when so many of the disagreeable features can
be done away with at no loss rink proprleters
The cost of the boxes is but trfng compared with
the travelling expenses of two ju igrs for a whole
season and rink managers owe iG to their patrons
rid the game If possible of much dIsgrscvful
wraDgling. The games in the Massachusetts league
are played without dispute and it is pleasure to
witness them.
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United states Di-,rict Court.

THURSDAY. The following jury was empaneled
Edwin Day, foreman. Kenne bulk; Thomas g. Fos-
ter, Beshe +; Edward T. Grover Bethel; Hazen W
Stevens, Frseburg; Stephen Charles Fryebure f;
Reuben kimball, hiram; Peter b. Young. hi am:
Frederick richardson, LimDgton; Andrew F.. San
horn, Limir gton; Amos Lowe North Yarmouth;
John W Cara. North Yarmouth Francis \ .B ack-
stone, Pownal. Supernumeraries Lemuel b.
Small Of Pownal, Aureus ). Jones of ScArbpro
The grand jury yesterday reported bills of in
dictment. This morning thsy reported eleven bills
OF Indictment and were discharged.
United States. by Indictment VS. Dennis Kelly
TINS is an indictment found at this term for the
killing OF Francis a. Smith, at Fort Popham, in
the summer OF SS2. The Indictment found at the
last term OF OF the Circuit Court, upon which the
jury disagreed, was remitted by order of court to
this court, and which the district attorney has
c~used TO be mol pros'd. Upon Kelly's arragnment
his solicitor, interposed a special plea of forn er
jeopardy. Plea not argued. Court adjourned until
Friday at 8 80 D. m.
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NOTICE.


FGlO the members of the corporation known as and
called the Trustees of Oak Grove Academy, in
Falmouth. a corporation duly established under the
laws of theState Of Maine and having place of bus
mess in Falmouth, in the County Of Cumberland,
and State of Maine. Greeting.
By virtue of a warrant therefor, this day issued
to me, member of said corporation, by ID. o.
Moulton, justice of the Peace within and for said
County of Cumberland under the prov sions of
Section 3 Chaprer 46 of the Revised Statutes of
the State OF Maine l. Henry NJ Stone as such
member and under such authority hereby give
notice that special meeting of the members of the
said corporation will be held ut Oak Academy, in
Falmouth, In said County Of Cumberland and State
of Maine on ThuTsdsy, the eleventh. day of Dec. A.
D., 1884 at O'Clock in the afternoon for the fol-
lowing purposes:
l. To choose chairman to preside at said meet
ing. 2. To choose secretary to act at said meet
ing. 3. To see if said corporation will vote to sell
and convey any real and personal estate owned by
said corporation in Falmouth, Aforesaid, and to de-
tern inc the terms of such SALE and to authorize the
signing and delivery of proper conveyances thereof.
4. 70 transact any other business coming before
the meeting in connection with and necessary to
carry out the foregoing purposes.
Dated at said Falmouth, this 4th day of Dec,
A. ID. 1884.
dec4d7t HENRY M. STONE.
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Superior Court.

BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
THURsDAY.-The case of Anthony T. Connolly
VS.. Mary Ann Walsh. reported yesterday, was set
TIED ~ the parties this morning, and Withdrawn
from the jury.
Samuel k. Seeley vs.. American Express Company.
Action to recover damages to plaintiffs hack har-
neeses and horses by runaway horse belonging to
defendant company. Damages claimed $500. Ca
trial.
d. A. Meaher for plaintiff
Symonds q Libby for defendants.
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Horatio a.. Quincy.

Horatio G. Quincy, one Of Portland's old
merchants, who died Wednesday had been ont
of health for several years. AS long ago as
1916 he kept an auctioneer's store on Fore
street, near the custom house. In 1850 he was
on Exchange street, where he kept fancy
goods store, and was burned out in the great
fire. He afterwards opened a small store un-
der Market Hall, bat gave this up about Two
years ego, since which time he has not been
in business. He leaves fonr children--Etta
1.-THE artist and George, William and Charles
His age was n years, months.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-05
RAILWAY MATTERS
The EEasteruIease.


The Eastern Railroad people thus express
themselves in regard to the lease of their road:
The lease is in sense the acqur ement of one
railroad by another, but is designed to secure all
the advantages of a consolidation of the two prop
critics uDon equal terms, without infringing the
statui es that make no provision for actual CONSOLE
dalton.
1t is only necessary to look back few years to
see what the old spirit of fierce competition be-
tw sen thee two companies did and then contrast
the effect OF peace and cooperation. Influences
growing mainly out of the Hrivalry between these
two roads had brought the stock of the Boston &
Maine down to SO in 1877, and sume years pfevi-
ousy had saddled the company with debt of 49,
bUO,ooo Tor an entrance into Portland Me. The
shares OF the Eastern sold down to 312 in May,
1877, and its new bonds were started at AZ cents
the dollar. The pooling arrangems mt which has
existed under less like policy since that date
shares fron SO to 1853, Eastern bonos from AZ to
ITO, and Eastern stock from 70 TO AZ. The histo-
ry OF he two corporations furnishes an important
lesson for managers OF other railroads.
The union of the Eastern and Boston q Maine
win form the largest railroad system IN New Eng
ladd, comprising
Miles.
Eastern railroad. with branches, ETC.. ...258
Boston g. Maine, ..2OS1A
Maine Central, ..........1S3
Total 64912
The Eastern Railroad owns a controlling interest
in the Maine Central. and the latter has perpetu-
al lease OF the European & North American Rail-
way from Bangor 10 Yanceboro. Me-. where it con-
meets with the st. John Maine railroad, in New
Brunswick.
1t has been stated that The lease would be the
subject of legislation in Maine the coming winter;
but legislation is believed to be necessary TO per-
feet the instrument in this State any other 1t is
IN accordance with the new general law passed in
New Hampshire last year, and will not be the sub
ject of To- islation in Maine unless somebody en-
beavers to secure the passage of law hostile to it,
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SUBURBAN ME ws.
G0rham.


At meeting of the church Wednesday after
noon, it was voted to ask the pastor. Rev. H. S.
Huntington, to withdraw his resignation. Tho
meeting then adjourned to meet Tuesday even
ing nexg to hear the answer to the pastor.
The first church sociable OF the season was held
at Ridlon's Hall. Wednesday evening good Iy
number was present. We learn that about 10 was
realized.
H. S. Card and W. P. Robe, members of the
freshman class of Bowdoin College, have been at
home for short yacation.
Stephen Hinckley, Jr., attending school at Frye
burg Academy, IS spending a vacation of two weeks
at his home in this village.
FreepOrt.
At the annual meeting of Freeport Lodge of
Masons, Thursday night officers were elected as fol
lows:
Master-George H. Gerr1sh.
Senior Warden-Fred S. Soule.
Junior Warden-B H. Kilby.
Treasurer-A. NJ Field.
SecTetary-B. II. Mallett.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-05

Last evening the Mission was we'll filled and
the children of the Sabbath School held their
usual weekly temperance meeting. An ex-
cellent programme was presented by the
scholars, consisting of reciIations, dialogues
and singing. The musical arrangements were
under the direction of Mr.. Hiram Foss as.
sisted by Mr.. l.. A Bent with the cornet, and
at the close, after au appeal eight new names
were added to the pledge. These children s
meetings are held every Thursday.
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Odd Fellowship.

At the annual meeting of Ridgeley Uni
formed Degree Camp, these officers were
elected:
Commauder-F Frank L. Moseley.
Yice Commander VIM. E. Plummer.
EO6ioAr of the Guard-Hiram @. Jordan.
NSecretary-Geo z. Kenworthy, Jr. EaEE#
lATreasurer-Oh Fl. Ball. s,s.. sasxsase ~
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FunrraI Of George w. York.

The funeral OF the late George W. York
took place at his mothers residence on Con-
gress street, yesterday morning Rev. DIR.
BAshford tficiated. Maine Ledge of Odd
Fellows was present and performed The burial
service OF the order.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-05
NaunicipalC.urf.

hECUKDEK DYER
THURsDAY.-John WEIGH. Intoxication. Fined
So and costs.
Alamandor Young. Vsgabond and idle person.
Thirty days in city house OF correction.
Edward f. Gilpatrigk. Plea sustained.
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Maine Eclectic Medical society.

TEIHE Maine Eclectic Medical Society will hold its
n semiannual meeting at the Preble House.
Portland, Wednesday, Dec. Il III at o o'clock a.
m. Members are requested to take due notice.
Per order f. BARRETT, NJ. D.. Secy.
noVz6 DIVE
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MEETINGS.
Town Meeting.

A TOWN MEETING will be held at the Town
IA Hall, Cape Elizabeth on Tuesday, Dec. 9Th
1884, at two o'clock in the afternoon. TO see what
action the town will take in relation TO TOWN
BONDS falling due Dec. 10Th, 1884 Jan. 10th and
April ME-
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Notice.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Stockholders of Dia-
"A mond Island Association gill be held at Re-
ception Hail. City Building, Wednesday. Dec. 18th
inst at " p M for the election OF officers: hear
ing annual reports, considering necessary improve
ments, and transaeting such other business as may
legally come before said meeting.
A full attendance is desired.
P. y. LARRABEE Secretary.
Portland. Dec. 2, 1884. dee3dlw
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AUCTION SALES
HORSE AND CARRIAGE MART.
Saturday, Dec. 6, at 1880 a. m.

Bay Mare, weighs $50 lbs, known as the Deering
Mare; good road ter
Secondhand Express Wagon, medium size.
Secondhand Harness.
Two very fine New Top Corning BuQgies, very
stylish; sold to close consignment.
One New Phaeton.
One New Open Buggy.
Three secondhand Carriages.
Six New Harnesses.
20. BAILEY a. co., AuctiOneers.
dec4 d3t
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DAY.

NEW ADvERTESEME NTS TO-DAY,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Great disadvantages Music store,
Bankrupt Stock Rines Bros.
Eastman Bros q Bancroft.
A Cun OF Hot Coffee.
To Let-Tenement
Wanted-AgentH.
II et-Rooms
Wanted Situation.
Dissolution OF Cupartnership.
Found Money
Wanted Immediately.
Dark Days -Eveuiug Express
y. @. c. First Meeting.
AUCTION SALES.
Furniture, Carpets, &c.
Art Goods sc.
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Ithor's first effort. 1t introduces characte
fiction, and a plot of intense interest.
EVENING" EMPRESS.

The EXPRESS including the Special eight page
Saturday number, will be delivered regularly to
any address in the city for 80 cents per MONTH
strictly in advance. Try it Back numbers sup
piled. You can send your subscription by mail,
we allowing you to deduct the cost of stamp from
the months subscription. dec5d3t
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w as secretary or literary companion to lady
or gentleman. References furnished and required.
Address X, Press Office. dec51
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Furniture. CarDets. &C.. by Auction.

Furniture, Carpets, &c, by Auction.
WE shall sell on SATURDAY, Dec. 9th, at 10 a.
w m. at rooms Is Exchange St., ParOr Sets in
Hair Cloth and Black Walnut, Ash and Painted
Chamber Sets, Extension Tables, Wire Springs
Hair and Excelsior Mattresses, Parlor and Cook
stoves. Ingram ana Tapestry Carpets, Kitchen
Furniture, &c also l Double standing Desk.
#. q. BAILEY & CO., AacIiOneers.
deco DIT
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EOUND.-A sum of money which the owner
4 can have by calling at No. 4 CENTRAL
WHARF and proving property. dee5-1
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no LET On Hanover ST., upper tenement of
4 rooms. wood shed and water privilege separ-
ate Apply to NJ. A. BoSWoRTH, 461 Congress
St. dec5-l
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IraC. Stockbridge, l24Exchange St.

WTANTE D-l00O sub cribers to the new edi
wv tion of Hills Manual, for Christmas and New
Years presents also agents wanted in every an in
Maine. address for particulars, e. F. HARLOW,
No. Z Willis ST., Portland, Me. dec5-2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16

was speaking. | am satisfied he was
getting some truths that our Garconic
friend could profit by. The principle
part of Mr.. La Follette's speech was de-
voted to the tariff question, which was
explained in so simple a manner that
none could be ignorant of its impor-
lance to the people of the United States.
If Ohio goes Republican our Democrat
ic friends will give up the ghost in this
part of the country. And well they may,
for the glorious news of the Republican
victory in Ohio will be too much for
their responding hearts. Aid when we
receive the news in November, of the
Republican victory, the Democrats will
look with regret at their candidates
going up Salt River, along with Mother
Ben and Sister Lockwood and the CO.
workers with the Democratic party, Cor
that which amounts to the same thing)
the Prohibition candidates. Then the
Democratic papers will say, as the Chi
cago Times said in 1880. that the Dem
ocratic party ''never can and never
ought to win another National victory
G.. A. ID. j.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16

BURGLARS. Last Friday night, the
store of Huse & Rumble, at Rewey Sta
ton was entered by burglars, and their
safe blown open. The thieves only se-
cured about $l2 for their trouble; and
proceeding to Livingston, distant about
five miles, they effected an entrance to
the store formerly kept by the Allen
Bros, blew open the safe, and secured
S7s7 in cash, and $4,000 in notes, all
belonging to Allen Bros. & Howdle,
buyers of stock, and dealers in farm
machinery. Eighteen thousand dollars
worth of the notes were the next morn
ing found on the railroad track few
hundred yards from the store. The
suspected thieves were seen at Rewey
and Livingston the day before. They
were two young men, from twenty to
twenty-five years old, one a large man
and the other rather under size. Sheriff
Rewey got on their trail Saturday,
tracked them to Spechts Ferry, and
from there to Dubuque, where the trail
was lost. Leaving Deputy Sheriff Ora
Richards to follow up the trail, Mr..
Rewey returned to this city Tuesday.
Some burglars effected an entrance to
the offices of Henry and Geo. Muesse,
lumber dealers, near the depot in this
city Monday night. The safe of the
former was unlocked, and the thieves
secured from So to so in money and a
few postage stamps. The safe in the
Office of the latter was locked, and the
thieves contented themselves by secur-
ing few postage stamps in one of the
drawers in the Office. In Henry Muesse's
office they overhauled pocket-book
containing notes, which they left scat
tered around the floor.
One night last week thieves
entered the cellars of Rev. Father
Schwaiger and Mr.. G. Dentzer, and
stole in each place some provisions,
preserved fruits, etc. They also en-
tered the millinery store of Mesdames
Reynolds & Goble, through window.
from the alley-way, and rummaged
boxes and drawers, turning everything
topsy-turyy. They secured few cents
left in the money drawer, and pair of
scissors The scissors were the next
morning found near Wenzel & Auchter's
saloon. With the scissors they had cut
away the window screen to effect an
entrance to the saloon, but were doubt
less frightened off before accomplishing
their object. 1t is to be hoped that the
scoundrel or scoundrels will yet get
treated to dose of cold lead. We shall
be pleased to duly chronicle the tragedy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-10-16

1t is highly important that there
should be frank and confidential rela-
tons between teacher and parent. The
latter frequently obtains misconcep-
ton regarding the punishment of his
son, the character of his work, or the
regulations of the school. Whenever.
in such case, he is inclined to criticize
a teacher, would it not be better first to
give the latter an opportunity for a
candid explanation of reasons or cir
cumstances2 Again, if teachers always
felt free to confer with parents frankly
regarding the progress. department and
tendencies Of pupils, would it not be
of benefit to all the parties concerned2
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