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The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
REUNITED AFTER SIX YEARS.
A Father Voyages from Calcutta 10 Meet
His Daughter.
Biddeford .Journal.l

(Biddetord Journal)
Six years ago John Haven of Long Island,
n. Y, was poor man. His every day life was
continuous struggle with adversely, and his
nights were restless with worriment. He was
an ambitious man, and his desires for worldly
wealth and adva ncement were excited in no
small degree by his wish for the ability to am
ply provide for the maintenance of an only
daughter, in whom all his affections conferred.
This daughter was at that time fourteen years
old, and gave promise of making a more than
ordinarily handsome woman. Then John Ha-
ven devised the scheme whereby he could real
ize his hearts desire, and binding the daughter
over to Alfred Shakers for a term of four
years, with firm conviction that she would
receive the tenderest of treatment, he sailed
away to Calcutta and engaged in the manufac-
tare of artificial ice. His venture was from
the outset exceedingly successful, and before
the four years had expired he had acquired
large fortune. But he still remained in India
and heaped up his golden wealth. After
time, SO it is said, he began to receive letters
from his daughter, in which complaints were
made of cruel treatment and neglect at the
hands Of the Shakers, and, determined to res
cue her from her distasteful life he set sail for
this country and spent Ia days on the water
before sighting his native land. John Haven
at once came to this city, and efforts were
made to secure the daughters release They
were unsuccessful, however, and Mr.. Haven
employed counsel.
Benjamin f. Hamilton, Esq, made trip to
the Shaker settlement at Alfred, but returned
without the girl, who is said to have expressed
q wish TO remain where she was. The father
was not satisfied, however, and last Saturday.
in company with Constable Abijah Tarb1x
and George f. Haley, Mr.. Hamilton's partner
in the law business, he visited the Shakers
Elder Vance, the head of the family at Alfred,
was away at the time, but after consultation
among the leading members of the family, Mr..
Haven was allowed to see and talk with his
daughter, and promise was given that if she
expressed desire to leave no objection would
be made. The father AID daughter met for
the first time after a separation of six years,
and at the end of five minutes conversation
she returned to the room where the members
of the family were assembled, and announced
her determination to accompany her father.
The news was received with surprise by the
Shakers, who we're confident of retaining the
girl among them. Preparations for speedy
departure were made, and father and daughter
drove to this city, where the latter exchanged
the garb peculiar to the Shakers for costume
better adapted to life in the world, and in
the evening the two left for their Long Island
home. The girl fulfilled the promise made six
years ago, and possesses attractions of face and
figure that are noticeable anywhere.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

Yesterday morning boy aged about twelve
years, named Charles Baker. whose parents re-
side at No. % Chestnut street, was playing
with a small cheap revolver in the kitchen,
and a little girl aged TWO years. named Kate
Withan daughter of the domestic employed
by the Baker family, was watching him. All
at once the report OF a pistol was heard, and it
was discovered that the Whitman child had
been shot through the lip, and its face was
Allied with the powder. DR.. Vose was called
dressed tho wound, and suggested that the
child be taken to the hospital for treatment.
This was done ard the ball distracted from the
jaw and the powder picked from its face. The
doctors do not think the wound will prove
serious or the child be badly scared. We are
told that this is not the first pistol of the kind
the boy has had aud that this one was lent
him by some comrades. 1t is outrageous that
shopkeepers should be permitted to sell pistols
with powder and shot to such young lads.
Pistols, with powder and ball, are by no means
pretty playJhings for children.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Rrief IoifinRs.

Fine morning yesterday, foggy and rainy in
the afternoon. Mercury $50 at a. M, 73o al
noon, 69e at sunset; wind north.
Several very heavy showers fell last evening
accompanied by some lightning and thunder
A party Of five from the yacht Caroline Eye
Of Boston, registered at the Falmouth last ev-
ening; also an excursion party from Ohio.
There was small fire yesterday forenoon in
barn owned by the McGlinchy heirs, near
the old brewery opposite the Portland Compa-
ny's works. The damage was slight.
A large party from Damariscotta and way
stations on the Maine Central railroad will
60 to the islands today on the steamers of the
Forest City line.
The water lilies mentioned by us yesterday,
are not grown by W. E. Morton & Co., but
near Cape Cod, Mass, the above named firm
having the exclusive sa le of them for Maine
at their store.
Harry Libby, son of Simon Libby, received
a severe woRnd on the head from the kick of
a horse yesterday. DR.. Thompson was sum-
moned and dressed the wound and thinks
with great care that he will recover.
In the account of the arrest of the burglar.
Morse, in yesterdays PRESS, due credit wal
not given to Officer Pickett, whose exertions
had great deal to do with the arrest Of the
prisoner. The omission OF Mr.. Ficketts name
was accidental.
The Union church at Long Island is now ap-
preaching completion; for over fvs years, Rev,
Mr.. Pritchsrd has ministered to the people Of
this island, and there h as been very cordial
represented there, in supporting public wor.
ship.
The annual dinner Of the Cumberland Bar
Association will take place today at the Otta-
wa House, CushiDg's Island. The steamer
Cadet will leave franklin wharf at 9 and II
a. M, returning at 4.45, 6 40 and Up. N. Lunch
will be served at IL 80 q. M, and dinner at 3.3C
Pm.
A party Of excursionists numbering three
hundred, accompanied by Chambers band
went on sail down the bay yesterday on the
Forest City. The public will be pleased to
hear that these excursions will be continue
through the summer months, due notice Of
which will be given.
Charles Cook of Gedney's court, Boston,
found, upon returning home on Monday night
that his wife was not in the house. Later in.
vestigations have developed the fact that, in
company with man calling himself Frank
Stanton and claiming Springfield as his resi-
dence, Mrs. Cook, with her child, a baby car.
rage and trunk, took an eastern train fol
Portland. The husband will follow on the
trail Of his child.
The elegant cottage of Prof. Ross. which oc
cupies commanding site at Cushing's Island,
ID so nearly completed as to show its fine pro-
portions Judge Williamson of Cleveland
will build unique structure-s log cottage
1t will be Of handsome design and adds much
to the picturesqueness of the island. Others
stimulated by the example of the above named
gentlemen, are actively arranging for cottage
lots, among them, Mr. Russell Lowe, son oil
Senator Lowe, of Middleton, N. Y, and two
Western gentlemen.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

On Oxford street, near Smith, company o.
boys from 8 to II years of age have organized
Blaine and Logan club, and are enthusiastic
over their candidates. Charlie True is president
and Harry Gribben vice president. Through
the efforts of the club, headed by Freddie O
Hussey, flag was obtained and Monday nigh
they had flag raising, at which of cours'
there was gathering of all the boys in tn.
neighborhood. The flag bears the names ant
portraits of their candidates - Blaine an(
Logan
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Real E.tn,e Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Cape Elizabeth A. Scammons to James
e. Mariner, land. 81.
Deering-Elizabeth Pickett to Charles Pickett
land and buildings.
Westbrook-M L. Jackman to Geo. A. Jack
man, land and buildings. $3.50.
Martin l.. Jackman to John Meserve, land and
buildings, $3.50.
Freeport- Nancy Bailey ct al. to Charles E. Bail
ey. land and buildings. $500.
Brunswick-Levi Davis to Elbridge Randall Land
SIP.
Harrlson-Franklin Walker to Albert L. Walker
land 5000.
Sherburne II. Kicker to Charles T. Kicker ct ais.
land $40.
Timothy II. Kicker to Charles F. Kicker ct al.
land S1qq
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10Th Maine Regiment Association.

The annual reunion of the association com.
posed of veterans Of the 18th Regiment, Maine
Volunteer Infantry will take place at Castine,
on Wednesday and Thursday, August 18th and
18th, 1884. Arrangements have been made
with the Portland Bangor and Machiss Steam.
boat Company, to carry for one fare for the
round trip. Tickets good on the boat from the
18th to the 18Th. The Portland & Ogdensburg,
Portland & Rochester and Grand Trunk Rail-
roads will take comrades to Portland and re-
turn for one fare. The Maine Central Rail-
road will take comrades to Portland or to Bel
fast and return for one fare.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
SUBURBAN NEWS.
South Freenorf

The work on the new church has commenced and
will be pushed ahead rapidly. 1t is expected to be
ready for dedication the last of October first OF
November.
The new steamer Haidee is now making two trips
DAY to Portland and the islands, and the pleasant
sail with the natural beauty OF the place and its
many pleasant drives and walks are attracting
many boarders and visitors. Many Portland people
trip is delightful.
The operetta Golden Hair and the Three Bears, -
under the management of Mrs. S. d. Fogg and
others. will be brought out at Freeport, August
4th, and South Freeport August 9Th 1t is expected
this operetta win be grand success The following
sololsts have been engaged: Messrs. W. H. Stock
bridge and j. D. Rogers, Misses Anna Stockbridge
and Maud Soule. Mrs. Mary Rogers will be pianist
and there will be q chorus of children.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
G. A. r..
Shall the Next National Encampment be
Held i'm Portland

Held i'm Portland
Yesterday Mayor King received the follow.
ing despatch:
WEST HOTEL,
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, July %, 1884.
To III. r. King, Mayor, Portland, Me-:
Does Portland want the G. A. r. to hole
their meeting there next year? Answer.
e. A. CooMBs
In reply the Mayor sent the following:
CITY OF PORTLAND,
MAYORS OFFICE, July %, 1884.
To q. d. Coo1abS, Vest Hotel, Minneapolis
Mimi:
My Dear Sir.-Our people would esteem it
distinguished honor, and I have no doub
would do all in their power to give the G. A. r
a hearty welcome.
MARQUIS r. KING, Mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WRDNEsDAY.-John Kiley; assault; fined So
and costs.
county Jail.
James Kirby; vagrant; four months in the county
Jail.
James Kirby; common drunkard; four months in
the county iail.
Benz amin F. Morse, alias Frederick Dundas, alias
Q. t. Gallas; breaking ana entering, two cases;
bound over to the grand jury In the of $500 in
each case,
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

DR.. Baker has bought of Capt. Stephen B.
Kicker, the Kicker place, at the West End, and
occupies it with his family.
DR.. saltmarsh and Mr.. Peabody of Philadel.
phis, have cottages at Deer Point, and Prof.
Dorticos, instructor in modern languages at
the Portland High School, and family are also
occupying their new cottage at the West
End.
Rev. Messrs Bryant and Morse of the Yer
mont Conference and W. Ell. Murphy of the
New Hampshire Conference of the M. e.
church, together with DIR. Bryant, son of the
Clergyman named above, are summering at
the East end
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Ancestors of Maine Families,

The members of the Maine Press Associa-
ton while in Plymouth on their recent excur-
sion we're much interested while visiting
Burial Hilp' where the remains of SO many
of the Pilgrim fathers lie, in finding so many
stones bearing the names Of prominent Maine
families, among them the monument erected
by the late Stephen Gale of Portland in men,
DRY Of the sixty persons who persisted on the
wreck of the brig Gen. Arnold, commanded by
Capt. Magee, which went ashore on "White
Flat" Plymouth Harbor, many years ago.
The monument is a marble shaft about nine
feet high and appropriately inscribed to per-
petuate the sad event and the names of the
NOR eufforers,
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
supreme judicial Court,

LAW IhRM-WEbIERN DISTRICT.
WEDNEsDAY-Lswiston Steam Mill Co. VS.. Rich
ardson Lake Dam Co. Exceptions and motion by
defendant. Argued orally.
strout g. Holmes and Savage g. Cakes for plain
tiffs,
Frye, Cotton g. White for defendants.
as the annual excursion of the Cumberland Bar
takes place Thursday, the Court adjourned until
Friday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Tho Allan Line.

The following changes have taken place in
the command of the various steamers of this
line: Sandman, Lieut.. w. FL. Smith, r. N.
B., late of the Circassiau; Circassian, Capt.
VIM. Richardson, late of the Nova Scotian;
Nova Scotian, Capt. W. Dslziell, late OF the
Waldensian; Waldensian, Capt r. Fl. Hughes.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Burglary

The house of Moses M. Moulton at Scarboro
was broken into by burglars Monday night
and the furniture aud other goods piled up fol
removal. The house has not been occupied fol
some time. A neighbor thought the house bore
an unusual appearance, and upon lnvestiga'
ton found out what was going on. The burg
lar was frightened off and got nothing for theil
moi
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

FoR Asthma, Neuralgia, Rheumatism and
all Lung troubles use the Pine Hygienic Mat
tress. Price So. SO and $40. ]. 81. Gaubert,
Manufacturer and Proprietor, 1879 Middle
Street, Portland. may27dtf
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

ALTHOUGH Mrs. Hill is deprived of her
natural sight, the intuitive power she possesses
enables her to describe disease so accurately
as to astonish all who consult her. Com
plants that battle the skill of the regular prac
titioner yield quickly to her electric remedies.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

at the meeting of Ward 6, Blaine and Lo-
gan Club. held last evening, it was voted to
purchase and erect large Blaine and Logan
campaign flag at State street square as soon as
proper arrangements can be made
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Drum C0rns Attention,

Every member of the Continental Drum Corps is
requested to meet at Storers Hall for rehearsal.
Bring your Drums. After rehearsal selection Of
uniforms will be made. Time 7.30 o'clock.
Per order, OF. BACON.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

A considerable portion of the ledge was re-
moved yesterday from under the bow of the
steamer State of Maine, by the use of dyna-
mite. The steamer lies on the rock at an
angle of nearly As degrees, and as soon as the
spur OF rock, on which the bow rests, is re-
moved to let the ship down to a more even
keel, the steam pumps will be set in motion.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Garfield and Arthur GIee Climb.

All former members Of tie GARFIELD and Arthur
Glee Club are requested to meet at the Republican
Headquarters, No. IL Market Square, on THURS
DAY EVENING at 77a o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Blaine Pioneers Attention.

An members of Blaine Pioneers are requested to
report at Headquarters, Storer Block, Middle St.,
FRIDAY EVENING, July 18th, at 7.30 O'Clock to
be measured for uniforms and for drill.
Per order
GEORGE R. BEAN, Capt.
A. II. SPEAR, Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
In Insolvency.

UTANTED-AY YOUNG MAN, A SUCCESS
w Full Canvasser to act as State agent in
Maine for our publications First-class references
and security required. Must be willing to train
and start agents. State full particulars of exper
fence, age and salary wanted. Send this. CAS-
SELL s. COMPANY Qimited), 1872 Broadway, New
York. jy24d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

Special Meeting of the heard of Mayor
and Aldermen.


AT S,25 o'clock last evening. Mayor King
not appearing, the special meeting of the board
of Mayor and Aldermen was called to order by
City Clerk Burgess, and Aldermen Hawkes.,
Hallett and Russell were absent. On motion
of Alderman Noyes, Alderman Gallagher
was chosen temporary chairman.
The following petitions for victualers' licenses
were referred to the City Marshal:
OF Allen q Barrett, No. So Exchange street;
Robert Hutchings, No. So Exchange street;
Emma Mayo, Eastern Steamboat House,
Steamboat wharf; Frank L. Byron, No. 10
Market Square; s. G. Stevens, No. 356 Com
mercial street.
The petition of Asa Holt to erect two
Stored wooden building on Gilman street was
referred to the committee on new wooden
buildings.
The following petitions were granted:
VI Frank Curtis for license to give theatre
cal exhibitions at the Portland Theatre, during
the season beginning August l, 1884, and
ending June 10, 1885; OF Shaw GodiDg & Co.,
for license TO erect and maintain stationary
steam engine at 156 and 100 Middle street.
Just as the Aldermen were on the point of
adlournlng the Mayor came in, and Alderman
Gallagher resigned the chair to him.
Inc Mayor read a communication from
BosWorth Post returning thanks to the City
Council for the appropriation made to aid the
Post In observing Memorial Day, 1884.
After the adjournment of the Board Of
Mayor and Aldermen, the Board of Aldermen
met and passed an order authorizing the asses
sors to prepare voting lists for the September
and November elections. Alderman Hawkes.
arrived just in time to preside over the board.
Republican Caucuses.
Notwithstanding the heavy shower last ev-
ening there was large turn out at the vari-
GUS ward-rooms and the following delegates
were elected:
WARD ONE.
Henry P. Dewey, R. K Galley Edward H.
Sargent, Frank W. Cunningham, David B.
Kicker, VIM. K. Neal.
WARD TWO.
Thomas Pennell, Horatio K. Colesworthy,
Jabez True, Frank I'll. Plummer, Edwin A.
Gray, Benjamin Gribben.
WARD THREE.
Edward A. Chase, John A. Thompson, Au-
gustus B. Brown, Frank e. Lowell, Benjamin
j. Willard, John e. Walker.
WARD FOUR.
Lewis A. Goudy, J. Frank Libby, Fred v.
Chase, Henry B. Cleaves, George Hall, Wes-
ley 81. Judkins
In this ward the delegates were instructed to
vote for George P. Wescott for State senator.
WARD FIVE.
Horatio N Jose, Jacob S. Winslow, John
@. Twltchell. Lorenzo f. Dyer, Frank B. Lib
by, Orlando W. Eldridge.
WARD SIX.
Edward P. Chase, A. f. Cox, John F. Bar
rett, Thomas j. Little, A. B. Stephenson,
VIM. M. Marks
WARD SEVEN.
VIM. T. Small, Holman s. Melcher, John
@. Roberts, DcCarte rett True, Herbert G.
Briggs.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted.

T AIDES or Gentlemen, in city or country, to take
~ nice, light and pleasant work at their own
homes; 50 to So day easily and quietly made;
work sent by mail; no canvassng; no stamp for re-
ply. Please address Reliable Manufacturing Co.,
PHILADELPHIA Pa. iy24eodlm@
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24

VTORsE LOsT.-Strayed from my pasture in
III Groyeyille a dark brown horse, 800 to 500
lbs handsome form. The finder will be rewarded
by addressing W. C. WEBSTER.
jy24-1 Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
Wanted.

VKTANTED.-A i've wide awake man to solicit
w Insurance in Portland and adjoining towns
for one of the Oldest and strongest Life insurance
Companies in the world. With the right party, and
with one who is willing to put zeal and energy into
the work, an arrangement can be made which will
pent No previous knowledge of the business is abb
solutely requisite. Address, with full name. BOX
674 Portland Me. Jy24n
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTIsRmRNTs TODAy

ENTERTAINMENTS,
The Aged Brotherhood-Lake Sebago.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Owen. Moore & Coz.
Gossamer Sale-Rines Brothers
For Sale-Undertaker's Business.
Real Estate-Near Western Promenade.
Wanted-Young Man.
I'm Insolvency.
New York Life Insurance Co.
Wanted Ladies and Gentlemen.
The New Mt. Desert Route.
For Sale-Flour and Grain Business.
Wanted Girl.
Horse Lost.
For Sale-Physician's Practice.
Wanted-Wide- Awake Man.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Mrs. Hill-Preble House. "a
The Portland daily press., 1884-07-24
MEETINGS.

WANTED.-A capable girl to do general
w house work. IL DEERING STREET.
jy24-l
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-09-13

HoT. The hot week usually ex-
pected early in September ia our
climate has come with more than
usual virulence this year, to the
great discomfort Of everybody and
to the particular disgust Of those
WHO have spent the cool summer
season in the country and have re
turned to endure the heat in town.
Such an experience has become so
common that we might all have
learned by this time what to expect.
AS a rule, our American summer is
not ended before the middle of Sep
TENDER and those who insist upon
resuming the activity of autumn
with the first of this month must en-
dnre the usual penalties of attempt
ing to force the season.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-09-13

Regular services will be held in
the NJ. e. Church South, tomorrow
Sunday at IL A. NJ, and 7.30 p. NJ.
Pastor Rev. j. r. Andrew.
There will be preaching to- NOR
row, Sept. 14th, at Failing Waters
church.
The international Bible studies
for next Sabbath are from Psalm XII;
lit Title, Waiting for the Lord.
Golden text, II delight to do thy
will, o my God" Psalm XII: s.
There will be preaching in Salem
church, Sunday 14th, at 8 o'clock,
by Rev. j. N. Andrew, of the M. e..
Church South, of this place.
First M. E. Church, Sunday Sep
TENDER 18th; Morning service COM
mencing at 1890, conducted by Rev.
r. G. Holland. Sermon by Rev. DR..
Dosh Evening service beginning
at 7;s0, conducted by the pastor.
Union services will be held in the
Presbyterian church, Sabbath night,
at 80 o'clock. Rev. Il. w. Dosh,
Lutheran, of Salem Va, will preach
the sermon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-09-13
A Card to the Pub1ic-Every-
body Read This

Another great rec uction in watches
- American watches that sold at $50
two years ago, can be bought for $l2
and $3.50 warranted for 5 years.
Over Is sold per month-Why? Be-
cause we sell reliable new goods, no
second hand or old stock for new ones.
We advise all to go TO first class
jewelry store, one that has been in
successful operation for GO years, and
now the largest between Baltimore and
Wheeling. Over $50 watches to select
from. All other goods in proportion.
Upon entering the store (which was
recently enlarged so that now the
salesroom is upward of fifty feet deep)
ones eyes are greeted with the glitter
of gold and the sheen of silver, while
ones second self il reflected from
numerous mirrors ad.rning the walls.
The contents Of the numerous show
cases naturally arrest attention; in one
case we see gold and silver watches,
and precious stones; the contents Of the
adjoining case are in part duplicate
of the frst-here also are gold pens
pencils and other articles. Case No. 8
is chiefly devoted to jet and initial
jewelry; No. to fine silver ware; No.
5 to fiat ware; No. and 7 to granite
ware, statues and toilet sets; No. 8 to
French clocks; No. 9 to American
clocks; No toto novelties of various
kinds.
Go to Hyde's Jewelry Store before
purchasing anywhere else, 43 Queen
Street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-09-13

One OF the most curious incidents in
the history of African slavery in Amer
lea is the life of Charles Stewart, a
slave owned by the Johnsons OF Vir-
ginia, and afterwards by the Porters of
Louisiana, both noted as posses
sors of remarkable racing horses. Z. He
was q born trainer and rider OF horses,
and during his long lifetime has ridden
the winning horse at many of the WIN
ming races down south. He could not
write, and knew nothing about figures,
but was nevertheless trusted by his
owners with the care and transporta-
ton of their stock, and the custody of
bets and stakes, and he seems always
to have come out right. One Of the Ia
dies of the Porter family recently took
down the story Of his life as told by him
self, and it will be given, in his own
Negro dialect, in the October Hdaper's
with portrait of the old hero of the
turf.