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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26

Mr.. John Bailey has been appointed master
of maintenance of way of the Boston & Maine
Railroad.
President jackson, of the Maine Central,
says that the travel over the Eastern road this
summer has more than exceeded expectations.
But as people rarely return by the same route,
he thinks that if they put on the contemplated
steamer line from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth q
connection will be afforded which will greatly
accommodate travel between New England
and the lower provinces.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Miss FRANCES willard.

Miss Frances Willard, the we'll known tenn
perance speaker, will address the public at
City Hall tonight. Hon. W. w. Thomas will
preside, and there will be good music provided.
The speaking will begin at 7.45 o'clock.
The following will be the programme:
Grand chorus-"The Thousand Years :" ,..,,.,,,.
Mary Lathbury.
Walk in the Light, Angel of Peace,-dedicated to
Miss Willard by o. W. Holmes.
Prayer. .......,...... ...... Rev. j. W. Bashford
Quartette .............. Prayer Sweet Prayer.
Address Miss Frances Willard, President of the
w. G. T. U.
Singing. ...............My Country It's of Thee
Benediction.
Mr.. John M. Stevens will be director,
Mrs. M. Bent cornetist, and Miss Anna e.
Wiley accompanies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26

this town. he was the agent of an insurance
company which held a policy upon the Cath
olic chapel. That he was informed one day by
leading member of the Catholic church that
an attempt would be made that night to burn
their chapel That he armed himself, and ac-
companied by his informant also armed, wait
ed for the Know-Nothing gang; that they ap-
peared, and he informed them that he would
shoot dead the first man who attempted to
burn the chapel. And the old citizen of East
port also atfirms that the gang was composed
of Eastport Democrats. The names of the
Democratic leaders of the Know-Nothing Cath
olic-churoh burners can be given If advisable
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
A Question Answered.

We want to ask the older citizens of Eastport
question: At the time of the Know Nothing frenzy
in Eastport, when that fanatic who called himself
the Angel Gabriel held his meetings here and de-
nounced the Pope and Irish servant girls which
party assisted and encouraged him, and were they
Republicans or Democrats who proposed to burn the
Catholic chapel? Now don't all answer at once
Standard.
Ono of the older citizens of Eastport can an
swer the above question to the discontinue of
the local editor of the Standard. The gentle
man referred to states that at the time of the
"Know- Nothing frenzy" in Eastport (the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Rev. R. G. NIunson Ill.

Rev. Mr.. Munson, G. W. G. T. of the /. o.
g. T., and President of the Maine State Al
lance, was seized yesterday with an acute at
tack of kidney disease which for the time be-
ing quite Frustrated him and rendered his
removal from the Temperance Headquarters
to his home. Imperative physical and mental
overwork have during the present campaign
told upon this efficient worker for temperance,
but his frieDos hope and believe that his in
disposition is but temporary. During his ILL.,
ness the rooms of the State Alliance will re-
main open and competent aids will transact all
business acting under his advice.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
The GreenbacIkern.

W. f. Eaton, Secretary of the Greenback
State Committee is surprised, he says, to learn
that a meeting of the committee has been
called for the 9th, and he deems it due the
committee to state "that no such call has been
issued, and no intimation that such meeting
is desired has reached me from any source.
Therefore take this method to counterfeit
false statement and shield the committee from
apparent negligence as not knowing of the
statement they will not meet"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Portland-Geo E. Themes to Alvin Deering land.
Westbrook-Abbie M. Small ct al. to Charles
jackson, land. $145.
Cape Elizabeth-Hannah e. Wright to R. S. and
j. H. johnson, land and buildings. $500.
land. 500.
500. % 1890
Isaiah Morton to Clara B. Young. land. $50.
New Glouceser-Wm. Small to John Strout land
and buildings. $75.
Clara McCount to r. S. and e. E. johnson, land.
800.
Raymond-Abigail Thurlow ct ais to Luther
Thurlow, land end buildings. $3.50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
what the Advertiser ao;d.

The Advertiser denies that it said "the
meeting of the two Greenback wings Friday
thought there was no doubt of the election of
Judge Cleaves." We wish to place the Ad-
vertiser right. This is what the Advertiser
said:
"Messrs. J. f. Turner and Peter Gordon of
the Straight Greenbackers were also present.
Steps we're taken to settle the difficulties be-
tween the two wings of the party, and it was
resolved to make especial efforts to elect Judge
Oleaves and the Cum berland county ticket.T
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
A Rally Given Up.

Arrangements had been made for a grand
Republican rally at City Hall Wednesday eve
ming, at which Hon. Benjamin Butterworth, Of
Ohio, had agreed to speak. Laue last evening
the committee received telegram from Mr.
Butterworth, stating that owing to severe do
nestle afflction-the death of sister-he
would be unable to be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Fire Nenr Old Orchard.

The large one and half storied house near
Old Orchard owned by Deputy Sheriff Charles
A. Sloman of this city, and occupied by a
family named Broyer, was destroyed by fire
Sunday afternoon. The family we're away at
the time. Capt. j. S. Winslow and Henry P.
Dewey were riding by at the time and did
generous service in saving the furniture. The
loss on the building was 81 800. Insured for
$1,000 in the Security
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Ancient Order Hibernians.

The excursion of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians which was postponed from Aug.
18th on account Of the weather will take place
at Sebago Lake Tuesday, Sept. I'd. The pro-
gramme as announced will be carried out in
its entirety. The committee of arrangements
are putting forth their best efforts to make this
the best excursion of the season.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
At the Falmouth.

A special Congressional committee to inquire
into the management of the national soldiers
homes were at the Falmouth last evening en-
route to Togus where they are to make an in
spection. Their names are Hon. W. S. Rose
Grams, Hon. 81. W. Slocum, Hon. r. M. MUIR
ray, Hon. G. W. Steele, G. O. Knifin and R.
L. De AIKEN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26

.rNSthe polo game commenced at Con-
ss% SKink last evening, some one discovered
snre in the coat room where lamp had ac-
cidently fallen upon the floor. There was
general stampede of the audience. Skaters
rushed for the doors and windows, some Jump
ing out headlong and two or three women
tainted. The fire was extinguished promptly,
and besides few bruises received in the
scramble no one was hurt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26

Our readers will remember the BOSS COT
fee pot which makes coffee in minute, which
was introduced in this city last year. Oren
Hooper & Son have got them at their store, cor
ner of Pearl and Congress streets, and they
should be tested by all who like a good cup of
ooffaa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
From RI. Rev. Il. #. Hendrilken, Bishop of
Provide nee. RI

~skNOAcCs 1ss He
MY DEAR DR.. L1GHTHILL: Permit me to thank
you most heartily for your kindness to the Sisters
OF our convent. had no idea when consulted
you on Sister DemoDicas deafness that you could so
quickly restore her back to hearing but she tells
me that She hears now better than she did before
For this and your kind and successful treatment of
my own deafness. thank you. Now 1 would be
glad to have you refer your patients to me- You
know I can recommend you as physician and sur
geon thoroughly accomplished in those departments
of medicine in which you practice. owe you debt
of gratitude and would be glad to pay it.
Very truly and sincerely yours,
T. F. HENDRIKEN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
ASTHMA.
Report from MIR. G. #. Boynton, 81 Milk
ST., Room 35.
TO THE PUREBC.

After having spent large sums of money, and
found no relief, was induced to apply to Dr. Light
hill, at lib Boyston st. for treatment having suf-
fered from Asthma in the worst form for years,
and wish to say for the benefit of others suffering
as did that DIR. Lighthilps Treatment has
made nae n well man, and now can enjoy life,
whom before it was dread to me. This cure was
performed on me over year ago, and 1 can conf
IDENTIFY pronounce it permanent one. 1 hope all
afflicted with that dreadful disease will avail them
selves Of DR.. Mghthills skilful services, for feel
morally sure he can cure them.
@. f. BOYNTON.
ana26 d6t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
SUBURBAN NOTES.


DeS. DR., Bashford of Portland will deliver lee
ture in the schooihouse at Pine Point village on
Wednesday even ing of this week. Subject: "Im-
pressions of the West.''
ScarboFO.
An interesting temperance meeting was held in
the Good Templars' Hall Sunday evening, August
"a. The hall was well filed with attentive lis
teners. Mr.. George W. Murch of Portland ad-
dressed the meeting in his usual earnest manner
Rev. j. II. Taylor Of Saco spoke long and well on
the Constitutional Amendment, (which was highly
appreciated by the audience.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Democrnfic Flag Rni.inu

The Democrats of Ferry Village raised a
Cleveland and Hendricks flag last evening
The Democratic campaign companies of this
city, headed by their drum corps, marcha'
over Portland bridge. AT the end
an escort from the village. So
mans band, met the ,ss ~ - g. :SSald
at which Mr. heaSA .,ded AMI
At Aaaber I'll w
$/womOly Of Texas made
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Attention Blaine Guards.

AL members are requested to meet at Storer's
Hall, TUESDAY EVENING at 700 sharp, to at
tend flag raising at East Deering.
Per order, @. e. IRISH
Capt. Commanding Company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Blaine Pioneers Attention.

All members are requested to be present at Storer
Bros.' Hall, THIS (Iuesday) EVENING, at 700
sharp, to attend flag raising at East Deering.
Per order, GEORGE R. BEAN, Capt.
A. H. SPEAR, Clerk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
XII. c., n. Associntiou Fxcuvs;au

a. LIZ Us N, Association Excursion.
The excursion of the X L. G. r. Association
to Sebago Lake will take place (to.morrow)
Wednesday. There will be a grand rowinp
regatta with prizes amounting to $50"
the four-oared working boatrac
ed to the LIST, 800 to ID -
contestants will be sS$ssoSS
2 of Bosto- - IS, 80
Bos+> 81 ~ 700 ~.
sS$sSA KS SaFblehead, o.
* * SSSSpSS.1 crew Of Portland
- - 80 81 Arlington. There will
xss2s:Teur race for a gold watch.
sesdfvan, the pugilist, will act as
of the races. Chandeliers band will
-srnish music.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
CONSUMPTION, Deafness,
Discharge from the Ear, Eye Dis
eases, and Affections of the
Nervous System.

~SA OO~O hOJOOOAAe
From the Rev J. M. Palmer, formerly of
Portland, Now of Cambridge, Mass.
From personal knowledge of DR.. Lighthill's sue
cess in the cure of Catarrh and Deafness. as prae
ticed in my own family, can recommend him as
one OF the most able Physicians in his speciality.
highly skilful, and in every way reliable.
JAMES M. PALMER.
From Rev. e. C. Butler, Beverly, Mass,
most heartily recommend any one afflicted with
That troublesome disease, Catarrh to Dr. Lighthill
have full confidence In him. His treatment has
mad the most gratifying results in my own case,
which was severe and of long standing.
Beverly, Mass, Oct 20, 1879.
Letter from w. R. Pedrick, of the Firm
ES of Pedrick and CIosson.
LAWRENCE, Nov, LIST, 1879.
My Dear DR.. Lighthill: The fall of 1878 found
member of my family suffering severely from
chronic catarrh extending from the posterior nasal
passages through the larynx into the bronchial
tubes. Perhaps for three years or more the disease
mad been making slow but sure inroads, not only
locally. but also on the general health until it be-
came evident that relief must speedily be obtained
Tor the symptoms told too plainly what the result
would be If longer neglected. was led to consult
you in the matter by the advice of those whom
personally knew you had cured of similar COM
plants. Your treatment resulted, am happy to
say, in complete cure of all the dreadful symp.
toms, such as extreme throat suffering distress in
Inc head and nasal and vocal organs, pain in the
lungs and susceptibility to severe colds attacking
the head throat and chest. have entirely disappear
ed. L am very grateful to you for your very kind
and gentlemanly department, and more thankful
Tor your skilful and successful treatment and care
OF this most beloved member of my family. You
are at liberty to refer to me or mine.
Very truly yours W. R. PEDR1cK.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26

WINTER CLOAKS.

Wishing 70 dispose of all the Chill
dren's Garments carried over from
last season, we have opened the
STOCK, and shall sell at half last sea-
sons price. This is am opportunity
10 buy nice garments at very low
prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-26
Catarrh c

ID fCAJ plONslC' % IN.
distressing and offensive syn nd 70 1ooos
Sarsaparilla gives ready re I the, a speedy
cure, from the fact it acts th eSyseS Diood
and thus reaches every part years. 'em'
"T suffered with catarrh a!trout9 Took
Hoods sarsanarilla and I arealtb led any
with catarrh. and nv genelerk Is much
better" I. W. LILLIs, Pc Chlcago
s ST. Louis Railroad. yearA
81 suffered with catarrh etc 5; tried
many wonderful cures, inhouga spend
ingnearly one hundred dol Wane, tDenent'
tried Hoods SarsapariIests f greatE
imDroved." M. A. ABBEct XII Ell MASS
Hoods sarsanari,la tlbf rized by
three pecuIiarltIes Isl, nation OF
remedial agents; I'd, the u Sd, the
process of securing Il medicinal
qualities. The result is dunusuaI
strength, effecting cure unknown.
Send for book containin evidence.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla ny SYSTEM
puriies my blood, shar petite, ana
seems to make me owe .HOMPSON,
Register of Deeds, Low
"Hood's Sarsaparilla others, and
is worth its weight in GO RRINGToEs
100 Bank Street, New
Hoods S arilIa
Sold by all druggists. So. Made
only by G. ]. HOOD ell, Mass.
100 sDoses Dollar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-09
LIFE INSURANCE.

Life-insurance companies all over the
country have been greatly interested
in a case tried at Norwich, n. z.
Walter Dwight had been a man of
wealth, but after losing his property and
going through bankruptcy he effected
insurance on his life amounting to $3.50,
600, and shortly afterward died. The
payment of policy amounting to $15,-
900 was contested on various grounds,
one of which was that the deceased was
engaged In the sale of intoxicating
liquors, another that he was affected
with pulmonary disease, and another
that he committed suicide, any one of
which would invaidate the policy. The
defense took the ground that he effected
his large amount of insurance on his
life with intent to die and defraud the
companies. After trial lasting over
thirty days, and deliberation on the
evidence of ffty-two hours, the jury
brought in verdict for the plaintiff,
deciding all the questions of fact in her
favor. The different insurance compa-
MES interested III the case have COM
bined to carry the case to the United
States supreme court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-09

all parts of the world the railway train
is regarded with more attention by Grim
inals than formerly. Two attempts at
murder and robbery were made on a
train between Perpignan and Narbonne,
France, few weeks ago, and although
neither was successful the distrust of
the compartment system will increase as
the result Of the assaults. In our south
western states an territories there has
been no decline of train robbing since
the James gang was broken up. The
San Francisco Chronicle said recently
that {" the epidemic has broken out
again in virulent form and has extended
to Mexico, where brigandage, until there
cent railway extension, has enjoyed linn
tied privileges in this special line of vii
lainy." The mayor of city is chief of
one of the band of train robbers. The
attempt to rob bank messenger in a
car at Jersey City, New Jersey, a few
months ago was an indication that rob-
bers In the east are turning their atten-
ton to that manner of crime, and it must
be confessed that bold criminal can
enter car and commit a robbery with
out much risk of being taken before he
leaves the train. The New York Mail
and Express, commenting on this state
of affairs, says: "The officers of rail
way trains should be taught how to re-
sist the assaults of train robbers, and
they should have arms readily accessible.
and in some parts of the United States
they should carry them in their hip
pOckets -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-09
G4RFIELD'S DIARY.

In the current number of the Cen
fury is published the diary Gen. Gar
field kept while upon his European tour
IN 1867 and its lines give a new insight
into the mans method of thought, his
tastes and disposition. There are shown
glimpses of him that he seldom revealed
even to himself, which one cannot view
without feeling a higher respect and adj
miration for his sincerity and enthu-
siasm. During the voyage across the
sea the diary noted his enjoyment, and
at the end Of one beautiful day he re-
marks his love for the water, and adds:
''Were not what [ am would be a
sailor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-09
RAILWAY BUILDING.

Seven leading railways terminating at
ST. Paul have completed during 1883 an
added length of 1919 miles of railway,
as against 400 miles of new track laid
in 1882, 2.081 miles in 1881, and l ATS
miles in $780, OF these the Northern
Pacific counts 753 miles; the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul, 175 miles; the
st. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba, Sc
miles; the Chicago and North Western,
l miles; Chicago, st. Paul, Mime
apolis and Omaha, las miles; st. Paul
and Duluth, Is miles, and Minneapolis
and st. Louis, 8 miles. The total cost
of improvements on these lines during
last year aggregates $25, 7S1, 800.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-09
Milk as Food for Children.
[From the Modern Age.J


Wherever milk is used plentifully,
there the children grow into robust men
and women. Whenever the place is
usurped by tea, we have degeneracy
swift and certain. DR.. Ferguson, who
has devoted large share of his atten-
ton to this subject, has ascertained
from careful measurements of numerous
factory children, that between Ii and IA
years they grow nearly four times as fast
on milk for breakfast and supper as on
tea and coffet-a fact which shows the
benefits of proper diet. No diet is SO
suitable for growing children as we'll
cooked oat meal porridge and milk. Ow-
ing to its easy digestibility it is of equal
benefit to invalids, and more especially
dyspeptics, who often regain health and
pick up flesh at wonderfully rapid
rate on milk, or milk and good bread.
Good as cows milk is for children and
invalids, the milk of the goat is much
better; and it often happens that per-
CONS will thrive and grow strong on the
latter, who could not digest the former.
For this reason, goats milk is largely
prescribed by the faculty, and would be
more so if it were more plentiful. DIR.
Pye Chavass says: "The finest, health
lest children are those who for the first
four or five years of their lives are fed
principally upon it." He also states
that asses milk is more valuable for deli
cate infants; goats milk for strong ones.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-09
COMTNG CLOSER.

The opening of new line of steamers
between New York and Mexico marks
another movement of Mexico and the
United States into a closer commercial
relation. An English writer of an arti-
Gle which appeared IN the Fortnightly
Review few months ago spoke of the
importance to this country of the estab-
lishment of railway communication with
Mexico, saying that it is "the same as
if England should suddenly find a Japan
or India on her border and separated
only by the Tweed and an invisible from
tier line" The tropical products of
Mexico are extremely valuable to the
United States, while the Mexican de-
mand for our manufactures is rapidly in
creasing and may be made hundred
fold greater. We import more than
$40, 600, 900 of Cuban products annually,
and less than $40, 100000 of Mexican,
and yet our trade with Mexico ought
greatly to exceed that with CuDa. The
foreign trade of Mexico was not quite
$36, 5OO.0 900 in 1880, but the natural re-
sources of the republic and population
of more than 100000 ought to soon
render each thousand of trade million.
Already the hope of better means of
communication with the United States
has awakened aspirit of enterprise among
the Mexicans, and every increase of the
transit facilities between the two coun-
tries will be hailed with Joy in each re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-09
FOREIGNERS IN PARIS.

Some person with a taste for statistics
has been finding out the number of Eng
hsh and Americans in France, and puts
it at 1000, of whom one-half, he says,
are resident in Paris. The English col
ony is, thinks Mr.. Edward King, much
larger than the American, and it is
doubtful if there are more than 5000
Americans from the United States re
siding in Paris at any one time. In
winter the number is somewhat in
craasnI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-09
Deeds of Blood.

Valmont Rector was hanged at Baton Rouge,
La, on the 4th, for the murder OF Duncan
Williams a year ago. On the same day, at
Eastman, Ga, for the the murder of James
Mitchell. Jim Crummidy was executed.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to fire the
Stevens House, Racine, on the New Years
night.
Rev. Horace Worden, an aged preacher, of
Quincy, H., was attacked by ruffians at his
own gate on the night of the 1st inst The
ruffians beat the old man so that he will prob
ably die.
Gustavus Wehrl;ch, a prominent resident of
Watertown, Wis, committed suicide on the
29th.
T. L. Brooks, of Ellis Junction. Wis, shot
himself on the 28th with suicidal intent. He
succeeded.
preacher named Cook at Fort Donelson,
H., shot and killed nurse whom he had en-
ployed to care for his wife. He was after
wards captured by posse of citizens, and is
thought to have been iynched.