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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Convention of Prohibi.ioni..s.

About twenty gentlemen occupied settees in
Reform Club Hall, yesterday Afternoon and
about half of them were past the prime of life
Among the number who occupied front seats
were Revs j. 81. Bashford, E. T. Adams, and
John Collins. They had assembled there in
response to a call for a convention to nominate
Prohibition representatives to the legislature.
Rev. S. f. Pearson called the meeting to order
and requested Rev. Mr. Bashford to offer pray
or. After which Mr.. Pearson was chosen
chairman of the convention and MI Seabury,
secretary.
Mr.. Pearson said that their candidate for
Governor was man who won his title in the
war and not in the militia, and he is true
teetotaler The movement in which we are
engaged in spite Of The efforts to suppress
it il for God, for home, for native land" The
party IS a new one and has come to stay, and
the conflict is to be won in the pame of Christ.
We are not working for Blaine or Cleveland
but for Jesus Christ. Mr.. Pearson then took
the county ticket in his hand aud paid tri-
butte to the integrity of each OF the candidates
on it.
Our business is to choose five men, not five
gentlemen, for we want men to represent us.
L know this Will make me unpopular on earth
but do not care. | want popularity in Heav-
en-. L thank God we can come in here and
breathe freely Tor this is not packed caucus.
The time has come when all Christian men
should make move in this matter.
The Rev. Mr.. Bashford was then called
upon to make an address, but Mr.. Bashford
said that he had not come into the convention
as an organizer but merely to learn. However,
he was always ready to do anything to promote
Christian interests in the CITY,
Mr.. Robert Drew brought encoura a ging tiC-
ings from the different towns in the State. He
seemed to think that the Mayor and Aldermen
were not vigorous enoughin the enforcement
of the liquor law.
On motion of Mr.. Drew it was voted that
committee of three be appointed to name five
persons as representatives to the legislature
from our city to be balloted for at the polls on
Monday next.
Rev. j. 81. Bashford, Robert Drew and Rev.
John Collins were put on that committee.
While the committee were preparing a list
OF candidates, Rev. Mr.. Adams was called
upon. He said that he knew nothing of the
meeting until a short time ago, and merely
came to see with no intention of speaking. He
then spoke few words of encouragement for
the temperance cause.
Mr.. L. B. Chapman, the prohibition candi-
date for sheriff entered at that moment and
was greeted by applause from two or three in
the front seats.
Rev. Mr.. Bashfcrd, the chairman of the
Committee on naming candidates then report
ed the following names: Rev. S. f. Pearson,
Rev. e. T. Adams, Rev. Asa Dalton, Robert
Drew, Rev. H. P. Winter.
These names vera accented Nv a rising vota
1t was afterward stated that Mr.. Winter de-
clned TO serve, aud the name of I. N. Sylves-
ter was substituted.
Rev. John Collins, M. A. Floyd, Le For
est Hove and Rev. S. F. Pearson made few
remarks, after which the convention adj
journed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05

The fall and winter season of 1884-5 will
commence at the Portland Theatre tonie hi
with the great spectacular melo-drama of the
"SiVer King" which has had such tremend.
Gus run in England and the principal cities OF
this country. AT the Boston Theatre the play
was beautifully put on the boards last season
and splendidly acted. Like Michael Strogoff
apart from its scenic attractions, the drama is
an absorbingly interesting play. 1t is clean
and healthy in tone, and will be finely cast on
this occasion.
OF course Grimmer's orchestra will prove
none the less attractive than usual, and the
new scenery by Molin and the handsome drop
curtain will please everybody,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05

Judge Kingsbury presided at the Prohibition
gathering at City Hall last evening. In a
few remarks he explained the interest of the
people in the prohibitory question and pre-
dicted a rousing majority on Monday next.
He introduced as the speaker of the evening
Col. R. S. Cheves of Kentucky
Col Cheves stated, in introduction, that he
represented no party or section. Once bitterly
opposed to New England principles and insti-
buttons, he is now witness to their worth and
efficiency, AS Southern officer he naturally
felt some embarrassment at addressing
Northern people and especially Union soldiers,
but all his doubts had been dispelled by the
uniform warmth and kindness of his recep.
ton wherever he happened to be- Political
| economists teach that the prosperity of ma
! ton depends upon the Intelligence of tS
| people. We must In order to have pure
| government, have high and pure standard
| of morality among the people. The speaker
| contrasted the opinions once entertained
! against free schools and slavery; and as these
! opinions were finally overcome, so the pro-
| hibitory movement is destined to triumph II
| steadily maintained before the people. The
! right to prohibit the sale of intoxicants has
| been authorized repeatedly By such a course
| we do not infringe on personal rights
| Thirty years of prohibition have proved that
| it is practicable; now is the time to embody
the principle in the State constitution. By
| this action the question is placed above party
control as all State officers by swearing to
support the constitution, swear to support pro-
| hibtion.
The speaker eulogizsd the course of this
State in the matter and proceeded to state the
result OF his observations in the South. He
| showed that in most of the Southern States
! local prohibition is in active existence In
| 20 years three-fourths of the United States will
| stand side by side with Maine on this great
issue. Maine now has the sympathy of a
| great majority of the people of the country,
and it only needs good majority on next
| Monday to insure the eventual success of the
prohibitory movement throughout the coun-
| try.
| Owing to the numerous outside attractions,
an audience gathered at City Hall much
smaller than the object of the meeting and
the ability of the speaker deserved. Among
those on the platform were Gen. Neal Dow,
ex-Gov. Perham, Pres Mann of Alabama and
| MAJ. HI. A. Shorey.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
The Portland s Ogdensbnrg Case.

In the United States Circuit Court in Bos-
ton, yesterday, judges Gray and Colt heard
the cases of the Merchants Trust Company of
New York, VS., the Portland & Ogdensburg
railroad. This is suit to foreclose a mortgage
to cover the interest on bonds. The plaintiff
holds $4,000 worth of bonds of the defendant
railroad. Interest on these bonds, amounting
now 10 $45 600, has been due since May 1, 1876.
The road owns So miles of road in New Hamu-
shire, and 80 miles in Maine; 100000 mort
gage bonds have been issued upon that part
in Maine and 10 miles of the road in New
Hampshire. The plaintiff seeks to foreclose
on the remainder, but the defendants resist en-
the ground that there is no law in New Hamp-
'shire allowing the foreclosure of mortgage
upon railroad. E. G. Phelps, ESQ, and G.
9. Noble, Esq appeared for the plaintiffs, and
Hons W. L. Putnam and c. f. LIBBY for de-
fau1arta
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Harbor Improvements.

The awards for harbor improvements on
bids recently opened in the United States en-
gineer office, in this city, were not all stated in
our issue of yesterday and some of those which
were stated did not give all the facts. We an
mex full report:
on the middle ground, to Moore & Wright of Port
land at Il cents.
Rockland Breakwater-35, 900 tons rubble stone,
to Thos. II. Rowe of Newton Centre, Mass, at a5
cents per ton.
Portsmouth misunderstanding 800 cubic yards
of Sunken ledge (GaDgway Rock) to Geo. W. Town
send of Boston at $2Z.
Eastport Understanding 100 yards sVnken
ledge near Steamboat wharf, to Geo. W. Townsend
of Boston at $24. 80 per cubic yard.
Cocheco River, N. H.-Deepening channel about
1900 cubic yards, hard material, to Thomas A.
Symonds of Leominster, Mass, at an average of
$500 per yard.
The bids for Saeo River Breakwater, Lubec cham
mel and Moose-a-bec Bar were rejected as too high
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Republican Caueu.es.

The various Republican ward caucuses were
held last evening to elect delegates to nomin-
ate five representatives. to the Legislature.
The delegates so chosen will meet at Reception
Hall, city building, at p. m. today to nom
inats the representatives:
WARD ONE.
Samuel Thurston, Joseph S. York, Horace II.
Shaw, Alpheus Libby, David B. Kicker, George Ire
fethen, William K Neal
WARD TWO.
Thomas II. Randall Daniel w. Loveitt, Joseph
Dow, Richard M. Libby, Dennis H. Mccain, Chas.
II. Oldham, Hiram Billings.
WARD THREE.
John c. Tukesbury, Edward Chenery, George H.
Townshend VIM. W. Ruby, Carroll w. Morrill,, VIM
G. Sampson, Amory H. Rogers.
WARD -FOUR.
j. j. Perry, Nathan Redlon, E. A. Jordan, Geo.
Hall, G. A. Woodbury., A. B. Stevens Bert Libby.
WARD FIVE.
John @. Twitchell, John G. Small Richmond L.
Wescott, Alfred Saunders, Horatio Clark, Lewis M.
Douglass, Henry L. Taylor.
WARD SIX.
George S. Hunt, George A. Thomas, j. Ambrose
Merrill, W. H. Tanner, Charles j. Pennell C. H.
Ross, G. M. Abbott.
WARD SEVEN.
VIM. A. Winship, Lorenzo T. Chase, Sewell Lang,
j. M. Haines, VIM. j. Knowlton, Lyman W. Han.
son, X. John Little.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
A False Report.

rumor was extensively circulated about
town last night to the effect that Mr.. Bepja.
min Andrews had received telegram from
Bangor stating that the Supreme Court had
rendered decision reinstating him in the Of
fee of City Marshal. Mr.. Andrews, in answer
to PRESS reporter, said he had merely heard
such rumor like everyone else but he had re-
ceived no information to the above effect. The
report probably originated in a special to the
Boston Evening Herald from Bangor intimstipg
that such decision had either been reached Or
would be. AS we have before said 1T will prob.
ably be some time before any decision is
reached in the case by the Court
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Greenwood Garden.

Capt Knowlton will be rendered benefit
by Wright's Band this evening. The FRO.
gramme of the entertainment includes the
Portland minstrels, the Indian chiefs, Prof
Scibert and others. There will be grand
dance in the rink. An obstacle race will take
place in the afternoon. Tickets will be for
sale at @. Fl. Guppy's, Congress street, Pines
bowling alley and the Union House, Peaks
Island. Manager Sparrow of the Union line
has consented to run the steamers Emita and
Cadet to accommodate the merry makers
There will be grand display of fireworks, in
GLIDING an eruption of Mount Vesuvius
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Nominations by the Governor.
The Governor has made the followin

The Governor has made the following nomi-
nations.
Justices of the Peace and Quornm-Hosea Il.
Gray, Pittston; G. Il. Fisher, Boothbay; Melville
johnson, South Moluncus; James b. Dascomb,
Skowhegan; Edward Weeks, Alma; William j.
Robbins, Rockport; Charles G. Libby. Mscwahoc;
John C. Wheeler, Chesterville; Stephen r. Small
and George D. Rand of Portland; Henry NJ. Hall,
DR., Ellsworth
Notaries Public-Thomas Clark. Mi. Desert; Cy-
rus Emery, Sullivan; L. S. Brown, Waterville; D..
". Potter, Waldoboro; Frederick II. Dillingham;,
Bangor; Albion B. Holden, Portland.
Dedlmns Justice-ThOmas Clark, Mt Desert.
Calvin Colby, Bingham; George H. McKechnle, Al
ton.
Inspector of Fish Harvey ,Knowlton, Georges
Island.
Fish Warden-Charles II. Black, Swanville.
To Solemnize Marriages Carter f. Gate Lewis
ton; Henry z. Winter, Portland.
The Governor and Council will convene on
Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 9th, at o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05

The Aldermen will be in session at the AL
dermen's room, to-day and tomorrow from
a. M. to IL M, and from to 5 p. NJ for
the purpose of receiving evidence of the
qualification of voters whose names have
not been entered on the lists of qualified voters
in and for the several wards, and for correcting
said lists These are the two last DAYS.
Let every Republican see that his
name is on the list of his ward, and on correct
ly, and il he has never before voted let him 90
to the alderman of his ward and see that his
name is properly entered on the list. Don't
put off the matter till the rush of the last day.
If YOU can possibly avoid it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
The Lewiston Demoustratrop,

People who wish 10 hear the speeches of
Mr.. Blaine, Judge West, Gov. Long and the
other orators at the grand meeting in Lewiston
today bhonld make arrangements to arrive
there in the afternoon. Speeches will be made
in the afternoon from two stands on the park
There will be little if any speaking in the ev-
ening, but there will be very brilliant illum-
ination and magnificent torchlight parade
By referring to the advertisement it will be
seen that the Maine Central has made every
arrangement for TRANSFORMATION.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Democratic Flag Raising.

The Democratic torch light procession last
night was very attractive show. There must
have been fully, If not over, 200 torches in line
and the line stretched from below the Demo-
cratic Headquarters to Elm street. The route
was taken up through several of the streets,
and at the corner of Maple and York streets
flag was displayed and speeches made by AL
derman Gallagher, T. j. WEIGH and others.
W. H. Anderson presided.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
HLETEC SPORTS.
Base Ball.

BOSTON UNIONS VS.. CHICAGO UNIONS.
The X @ Association will bring the Chicagos
and Bostons to this city Saturday afternoon at Pre-
sumpsco1 Park These are not the League clubs,
but belong to the Union Associat on. They are
good cl BIS, DAILY, the one-armed pitcher and Shaw,
tue left-handed pitcher, will play in the box for
their respective clubs
BUFFALos VS.. CLEvELANDs.
Manager Burnham returned from Boston last
night While in that city he contracted for the full
league teams of these two clubs and they will all
positively appear in the game the Portland ball
grounds Monday, and in their regular positions.
These clubs have been playing some very snug
games ately--the last three scores standing to L,
to 2. to o, in nine innings the first and eleven
innings the last two. This will be the first time
that the Butfalos and Clevelands have played to-
gether in the East. all of their meetings having
been either in Buffalo Cleveland, and they will
play rattliog game Monday.
LADIES' DAY ON THE PORTLAND GROUNDS.
Ladies' day has so proved so popular feature on
the Portland grounds that Manager Durham has
decided to make Saturday next also Ladies' day,
and they will be admitted to the grand stand the
same on the first day. The game will be Port
lands vs. Murray nine (Athletics) of South Boston
very fine club of young men belonging to the Ath.
letc club of that city. 1t will be good game and
large number of people will witness it.
NOTES.
The Unions of Cumberland and Yarmouth will
go to Mechanic Falls Saturday, Sept g. to play a
match game OF base ball with the Mechanic Falls
nine.
The Fats and Leans will play game of ball on
the Portland grounds this afternoon. ALI members
of both mines are notified to be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05

Mr.. Henry r. Smith, the facile penman OF
the Union Mutual Insurance Company of
Maine, has just embossed series of resolu-
tons adopted by Longfellow Lodge, K. of p,
Of this city, and to be forwarded to Highland
Lodge of Bridgton in appreciation Of the
eourtesies received at the hands Of that lodge
by Longfeliow Lodge a short time ago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Real Esstate Trnnsfers.

The following transfers of real estate In this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Cumberland--AlVln N. SWEET to Willis A. Thurs.
ton, land and buildings. $500.
Casco-Abgail S. Edwards to Ranselear Edwards
land,
Brunswick E, Ewing to Joshua L. Cham
berlain, land. $3.50,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05

Brig Don Jacinto of Portland. which ar
rived at Boston on Wednesday from Iloio,
PHILIPPINE Islands, had a very sick crew on
the last half Of the passage. The mems limbs
were swollen fearfully, and the brig put into
Barbados for medical assistance. Was
obliged to leave the men there, and ship a
new crew to bring the vessel home.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
The saturday Might mee,;,v

Owing to the fact that General Hawley has
been called away to attend the funeral of
Senator Anthony, at Providence, Col. A. Low
den Snowdon, director of the Philadelphia
Mint, will address the Republicans of Port
land Saturday night, Col, Snowdon is called
very fine speaker
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05

The engineer of the o'clock Portland ex.
press from Boston Wednesday reports striking
man at Reading Highlands, near high en-
bankment and throwing him into swamp.
search was made for the body, but it could not
be found, owing to mass of underbrush in the
RWamn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05

Plumed Knights-Capt, Dow.
Black Eagles Capt. Kent.
The following was the route pursued by the
procession:
UP Middle to Congress, to High, to York, to
CLARK, across the bridge to Knightville. AT
the corner of State and York streets the Demo-
cratic procession appeared and made a good
appearance as it passed the Blaine aud Logan
Battalion, with the exception of an ill-map.
nered crowd who preceded them, Kissing at
the Republicans as they went along. With
one or two exceptions the officers saluted gen.
orally.
From the upper part of Clark street bridge
the eye fell upon brilliant scene. Every
house 10 Knightville in the vicinity of the
bridge seemed to be illuminated. Bon fires
were blazing brightly, colored lights added a
peculiar grandeur to the scene, fire works ex-
ploded and the whole supplemented by the
clear moonlight was a grand tableau
Nearer approach proved the Examinations
of more elaborate character than those ex-
hibited on the night OF the rally at the Town
House corner. Windows of houses shone
with lighted Candles fancy lanterns of vari.
GUS description were strung from tree to tree,
large portraits of Blaine could be seen in many
places and national flags we're displayed in
general. Among the principal houses decora.
ted were those of Messrs. J. Knight, W. B.
Chase, G. j. Latham, G. ". Roach, E. s.
Webster, j. E. Bradford, E. T. Benner, L. A.
Pettengill, w. D. Bryant, J. W. Blake, G..
Shanning. N. Dyer. j. Anthoins R. 81 Evans,
J. Milliken, VIM. E. st. John, Charles Wing
A. Sawyer, G. Rich, VIM. Bell.
Opposite the residence of Mr.. Benner. a
platform was erected, upon which were several
distinguished citizens of Cape Elizabeth az d
Portland. Upon arrival of tie campaign COM
panies, who were joined at the draw by God
dard's band, numbering sixteen men, a heauti-
full flag, 15x24, was unfurled amid the cheers
of SEQ people. The band played 'The Star
Spangled Banner" after which Jos. A. Flick
EFT called the meeting to order and introduced
Capt. A. D Boyd as chairman. Capt. BOYD,
after paying tribute to the Republican capdi-
dates, briefly dwe.t upon the forts made by
Hon. 7. B. Reed for the Cape Elizabeth peo-
pie, and introduced John H. Fogg, ESQ, presi-
dent of the Common Council of this city. Mr.
Fogg confined his address to the two parties,
contrasting with effect their records of the
past
Clarence Hale Esq, was next introduced
He spoke briefly on the tariff question AID the
labor interests of the country.
The remarks of both speakers were we'll re-.
ceived.
On proposition of Capt Boyd, three cheers
were given for the candidates, after which the
meeting broke up.
The companies, who delighted the citizens of
the town by their excellent appearance, ex.
tended their route of procession through the
principal streets. and then were countermarch-
ed. During the evening, the battalion was
most Hospitality entertained by the citizens
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Continental Drum Corps Atten.
ff0u

Every member of the Drum Corps holding a uni
form must make his appearance THIS AFTER
NOON at 400 clock, at Storer Bros. Hail. to go TO
Lewiston. o. E. BACON
Leader and Military Instructor
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Black Eagles Attention.

The Black Eagles of Ward are requested to
meet at the Blaine and Logan Club Room No z
Myrtle street, THIS Az pERNOON at 4 O'Clock. in
full uniform, to go to Lewiston.
CHARLES E. KENT, Capt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Business Troubles.

IOIIOWIHg JTOUDI65 MaIn6
reported:
Z. G. Desisle, general store and hotel Bar Harbor
(Edenl, is reported failed.
Samuel Haines, hotel proprietor, Old Orchard, has
liabilities of S250O and no assets.
Martin e. Beal, dealer in general merchandise
Southport. is reported attached for $500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Attention Blaine Guards.

All members requested to meet at S.orer's
Hall, THIS AFTERNOON at {. 80 O'Clock, to 20 to
Lewiston. o -
Per Order c. IRISH.
Capt. Commanding Company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
DYSPEPSIA

Causes its victims to be miserable, hopeless,
confused, and depressed in mind, very irrita~
BILE, languid, and drowsy. 1t is a disease
which does not get well of itself. 1t requires
careful, persistent attention, and remedy to
throw off the causes and tone up the diges-
tive organs till they perform their duties
willingly. Hoods Sarsaparilla has proven
just the required remedy in hundreds OF cases.
al have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for dys-
pepsia, from which have suffered two years.
tried many other medicines, but none proved
so satisfactory as Hoods Sarsapar1lla."
THOMAS COOK, Brush Electric Light Co.,
New York CITY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Blaine Pioneers Attention.

Let every member of the Blaine Pioneers report
at Headquarters, Storer Block, THIS AFTERNOON
at $50 O'Clock, to go to Lewiston.
Per order, GEORGE r. BEAN. Capt.
A. H. SPEAR, Clerk.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
PIumed Knights of Ward Three

Every member of the command is requested to
meet at Headquarters, Myrtle street, at A O'Clock
THIS AFTERNOON, in full uniform, to go to Lew
iston.
GEO A. DOW, Capt. Comd'g.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
Cumberland Mills.

grand Republican rally was held at Cumber-
land Mills last evening. Unfortunately Hon. Ben
jamin Harrison was called away to New York but
his place was admirably filed by Col. A. Lowden
Snowdon of Philadelphia who interested the multi
tude with two hours discussion of the general
issues of the campaign. He was followed by Col
I. ID. Dudley of New Jersey who confined his ad-
dress principally to the tariff question.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-05
OLD ORCHARDS BENEFIT TONIGHT.

Tonight at the home rink the Old Orchard polo
club will receive benefit rendered to them by the
proprietors and manager of the rink There will be
polo game between them and the celebrated Ala
medas of Bath and Messrs. Hill and Davidson both
members of the club, will give exhibitions of fancy
and trick skating. The Old Orchard boys are fine
fellows and have played a gentlemanly game
throughout the whole season, They have many
friends in this city who will go out tonight and help
them along as well as enjoy the good time. Tomor.
row night will finish the season with them and the
rink will close at that time.