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The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31
Hasc Hall.

The proprietors of the base ball club which
afforded our citizens, who enjoy that game,
their best opportunities of witnessing it last
season, are somewhat nettled By the repre-
sensations made concerning their efforts to
afford entertainment by persons active in the
attempt to establish new club. They report
thai they have letter from an officer of the
National League denying that the pre-
posed new club has been admitted to that
agreement, and have shown US paper signed
by large number of car prominent citizens
expressing satisfaction with their past manage
ment and confidence in their ability and in
tention to do well in the future, Portland
will hardly be able to support two clubs of pro-
fessional players and it is on all accounts de-
sirable that there should be union Of interest
and concentration OF means in order to main
tain even one that win bs credit to the city.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31
New Years Balls.

The "Little Women" will give very pretty
fancy dress party at City Hall tonight, in aid
of the "Old Mems Home" The "court minu-
et," of which we have before spoken, will be a
prominent feature of the evening. The Port
land Wheel Club drill squad will give an exhi-
bition of their skill on the bicycle, ana the
young ladies Of the "snnex" viii have charge
Of the refreshment rooms. There will ke an
attractive order of dances and good music.
The "KDightly Six" will give New Years
ball at Army & Navy Hall tonight, which will
be well patronizsd by all lovers of dancing.
Waiting aud "the German will be in or
der st Gilbert's this evening, and as usual on
these occasions thers will be handsome party
present
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Advice 90 HIo,hers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth.
1t relieves the little sufferer at once; it pro-
duces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub awakes
as "bright as button" 1t is very pleasant to
taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the. best known remedy for diar-
rhea, whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
dec10 WS&M&R1yr
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31

The two men who we're frost-bitten on tie
schooner Florence and taken 10 the Marine
Hospital last week, are improving. Charles
Mitchell, one OF the men, says there were only
two men aboard who could steer-himself and
aSpaniard. He states further that he vas
compelled to work after his feet had swollen.
The other man, Saunders, says the captain
made him work and gave him the ropes end
after his hand was frczsn. Capt. Holmes is
not here, bat in explanation it may be said
shat he was deceived by the shipping master,
and having but two men who could steer was
compelled for the safety Of all to keep them
both at the wheel until harhor was reached.
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muuicipatC.wY..

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
TUEsp AY-John Nockton, intoxjcaton; sfned SIS
and costs.
1uy4.As Melody, intoxication; second offence; 60
days in the county jail
Thomas Melody, assault; 80 days in the county
Jail.
Marks Bernstein. ASSAULT continued fer sentence.
William E. sullivan, throwing snowballs; fined
50 and COSTS.
Joseph w. Stetson, cruelty to animals; fined $40
aud costs and so days III county jail.
Z. S. Ridlon. d. A. Meaher.
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Portland Spiritual TemnIa.

The Portland Spiritual Temple will give .
grand entertainment somorrow night, in the
new ball Of Thatcher Post, g. A, R., corner
of Elm and Congress Streets Mrs. Maud e.
Lord of Boston, the celebrated medium, will
give tests, Mrs. T. P. Beals will read, and
there will be music by Mrs. Ella Littlefeld,
Misses Leila Farrell, Annie Libby, Cora
Woodman and Mr.. George Thomas.
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NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN. that the
IN subscriber has been duly appointed and taken
upon himself the trust of Administrator of the es.
tate of
JOSEPH STURTEYANT, late of Scarborough,
in the County Of Cumberland deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs All persons HAVING de-
mands upon the estate Off said deceased are re-
quired to exhibit the same, and all persons in
payment to
EDWARD s. DURHAM. of Hebron, Me- Admir-
Address 762 Congress ST., Portland, Me.
Scarborough, Dec. Goth. 1884. dec3Idlaw3wWs
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31

The balance of fire tenders, andirous brass
eassls, &C., left over from f. o. Bailey & Co.'S
auction sale yesterday will be adisposed OF at
private sale this morning
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31
Fatal Accident.

Joseph GpnD; brakeman on the Grand
Trunk road, was Instantly killed near island
Pond, Monday. He was at work on the alarm
line, between leland Pond and Gorham, and
fell between two cars.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADvERTusEmENTs TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERFeS Em ENTS TO-DAY.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Lecture-Pine Street Church.
Portland Skating Rink.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice-Owen. Moore & Co.
Tine Portland Trust Company.
w. F. Carrutherg & Co.'S.
Found-h0l of Bills.
ia Free G. Is. and +. W. Lockwood.
Notice of Foreclosure.
Maine Mutual Accident Association.
For sale Chestnut Mare
Found-Wsllet.
Notice is Hereby Given,
Lost Money
Wanted Ladies' and Gentlemen.
M. G. M. Association.
AUCTION SALES.
Furs, Buffalo and Wolf Robes, sc.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Brass Easels, Andirons, Fire Tenders, &c.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31
Portland Trust COMPANY.

Notice has been issued of reduction of
wages on the Knox and Lincoln Railroad Of
ten per cent, to take effect January 1st.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31

Owen. Moore & Co. take account of stock to.
morrow, consequently their store will be clos
ed all day.
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LOST AND FOUND.

Brief advertisements inserted under
this head one week for 25 cents, paid in
advance.
n OST. Taken from Ravens candy store We'd
ct diary for 1885, and a magic lantern; will the
person please return to same and oblige.
dec27-1
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To LET.
TO LET.

S1ORES in the Thompson block, Nos. lit. llA
~ 121 and 123 Middle street, a few d, Ofs beIoy9
the post Office; fitted suitable for wholesale or retail
business, with light finished airy easements Rent
reasonable. Inquire OF H. +. THOMPSON, No. 1854
Bracket street Portland Me. jan1 4dtS
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31

HARRISON j. LIBBY, Portland,
WILLIAM G. DAVIS, Portland,
MARX r. EMERY Portland,
FREDEkIcK Robe Gorham,
SAMUEL A. HoLBRooK. Freeport,
r. B SHEPHERD, Skowhegan,
ANDREW p. WIswELL Ellsworth.
PHILIP HENRY BROWN, Portland,
CHARLES f LIBBY, Portland,
FREDERICK N. Dow, Portland,
JOSEPH 5. WHEELwRIGHT, Bangor,
HENRY S. OsGoOD, Augusta.
LEONARD WILLIAMS, Yarmouth,
WILLIAM W. BROWN, Portland.
WILLIAM E. GOULD, Portland.
land, No, Dec. 81, 1884. dec31dlm
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To Let.


GTOtaE No. 237 Commercial street. on the corner
- Of Union street, now occupied by A. f. Stevens
q Co., after Dec. l. 1884. Also second story Of
store No. 246 Middle street. corner of Gross street
over Horatio Staples. FRANCIS FESSENDEN
oA12 hAendhRe sueeb' mol 2dtf
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It H e
PORTLAND TRUST
COMPANY
It H e

ip this day opened for business Accounts Of Indi-
yiduals, Corporations and Savings Banks received.
This Company is legal depository for Admins
traitors AFsgnees, Guardians, Trustees, and Courts
of Law or Equity, Probate and Insolvency; is auth
orized to accept and execute legal trusts as Execu
tor Admin sl ator, Trustee, GuaI dian Receiver
acts as trustee under NOR cages to countersign
bonds and Agent for the registry and transfer Of
stocks.
Interest Allowed on Deposits
which may be made payable on demand or at speci-
fed dates Interest bearing certificates of deposit
issued Current accounts opened, subject to check,
al In National Banks.
H. j. LIBBY. President.
VIM. Z. GOULD, Vice President.
ii. BUTLER Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31
WANTS.

Brief advertisements are inserted under
this head one week for 25 cents, paid in
dVRnre.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31
House and stable.

For Sale.
GTEAMER GORDON, owned by Harpswell
~ Steamboat Co., now running on the route be-
tween Portland and Harpswell. touching at Long
Little and Great Chebeague and Orr's Island is in
good condition, over $4,000 has been expended on
hull and machinery during past three years. is light
on fuel, has good machinery and large cabin accom-
modations, has regular passenger and freight
traffic besides the excursion business in summer
which is increasing each year; has special q. S.
license in summer for 225 passengers. Will sell
for cash or exchange for other property.
Apply to GEO. F. WEST, Manager,
SO Plum St., Portland
dec16 dim
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31

A MAN in any live town can do profitable bus
n ness in our goods alone. or in connection with
furniture any class of house furnishing goods or
groceries, small capital and large profits. For par
ticulaIs address s'MANUFACTURING;" 81 Sum
mer street, Boston, Mass. decSeod2m
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31

TSOR sAEE.-Ssoo: terms $500 to s4oO cash
IL down balance on easy time, buys the fuTnit1Te ot
nice lodging house Of IL rooms located a. me ess
end Boston; very low rent; good lease; turnlsneu -
black waBut furniture and tapestry carpetsi Soou
chance for somebody. W. F.5CAkRUIHEhS, ~
fremont Row Boston. deCol-l
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-31
Railrond Mates.

The horse was killed yesterday.
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AmuSennsnts Next Week.

ALBAUGH'S OPERA HOUsE-Fu!lprs "Of to
Egypt. or an Arab Abduction" will be produced
mere next week for the first time. by a strong
company OF comedians and with new and eab-
crate scenery. The play is part musical part
spectacle and part farce. the three being blended
very skillfully and successfully. 1t represents q
party of tourists bound for Egypt and the Nile
The opening scene introduces the characters on
board L. Il D. steamer. celebrating Mss Gust-
t1gtOn's birthday. The second act is laid in
Cairo. aud the tourists start for the pyramids on
dOnkeys. They are abducted By Arabs. and the
third act brings the play to 4 close at an Arab
encampment. Original songs. duets and cho-
ruses are interspersed. The comedy has been
We'll received wherever presented.
NATIONAL THEATER.-The ever welcome Joe
Jefferson will be here next week. and viii as
usual play to crowded houses. The people
never grow tired Of seeing him in the characters
ne has made famous. On Monday, TUESDAY and
Wednesday evenings he will appear in 1.-The
Cricket on the Hearth" and LEND Ne Five
Sh1ilinGs. and during the remainder OF the en-
gageEnent in rip Van Wrinkle" JefTersOn's
portraiture OF Caleb Plumme1, the old toy
maker. in the first play is wonderful piece OF
work, and has taken hold upon the public
equaed only by his Rip Tdn HinIIp AS Mr.
GOightlg. in the piece of Lend Me Five Shil-
lings," Jeferson's comedy acting is charming
He is supported by strong and well drilled
company.
F0RD's OPERA HorsE.-LittIe Minnie Palmer
will be here next week with her own cOmDany
IN my Sweetheart" and viii be accorded q
very hearty reception. She is captivating lit
Tie actress. and, with her natty figure. sweet
singing and superb dancing, she has taken a
strong hold upon the public Her recent Eng
ish tour was one continuous success. Theplay
is an Ineligible comedy in Itself but il eSpe
elaliy attractive through the opportunities for
displaying the diversified talents of the clever
comedienne. She is supported By the same
Company as in England. in which is the famous
eccentric comedian T. I Hawkins
DINE Observation-Disclosures monster show e.
promised for next week. There viii he new
faces. new sketches, new scenery and new curl
OSitieS
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The Plain Du,y OF Congress

i J.
have been requested to call attention to the
propriety, II not the duty, of Congress to make
an appropriation for the relief Of Lieut.. Greedy
and his fellow arctic sufferers Before the
echoes OF public praise for the sacrifices ofthese
terribly tried heroes has died away let Con-
gress 90 something for the practical relief of a
small band Of gallant Americans who have 70.
turned TO their native land broken in health and
fortune II Congress can come TO the aid OF
The wrecked officers and crew OF the jIl-starred
Iaiapoosa. surely it is in their way to relieve
The latest victims OF arctic exploration When
Inform you that am urged to write This on
the appeal Of Washington women, whose ears
are ever sensitive to the appeals of distress. |
am confident that you will not only insert this
noe. but That TIE STAR will add It's endorse
ment 20 this appeal
while referring to Congress. let ne call the
attention OF your congressional readers partfcu-
larry 10 what appears to their constituents az an
avoidance and shrinking OF public duties For
example, IN the first week OF q short session and
on the eve of Xmas holiday recess the two
nouSes-Hhose calendars are overcrowded-ad-
lOurn on thursday over to Monday This is n
particular hardship to those of their constitu-
eDts Tor whose relief measures are peudiup in
the House, because Friday being the day as
signed for private bills On the calendar and adj
iournmeEt over Friday means the loss of one
legislative day every week. AS far back as last
August The STAR called attention 10 the fact
that the previous session had been largely
wasted as a result of the gag rules imposed by
the House committee and then I'm force and the
public was promised that owing to the defer
mined action of Mr.. Reed of Maine the
methods OF legislation would soon be revoIu
TONED. Very truly,
ALEX. PORTER MORSE.
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The Public Schools and tho Poor.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
For whose interest are the free schools estab.
ished? Chiefly, for the poor. Four-nfths of the
pupils are In the five lowest grades These are the
poor mans schools; his children 90 no HIGHER for
ne must put them TO earning wages as soon as they
are old enough to work. He can keep them az
three ra geiyr fo 0ne or Two years sometimes
country school bright ten-year-old buy will learn
in single winter to read well, write passably, and
OF Washington it takes ive long years OF constant
attendance 10 learn that much and then it is not
well learned. The amount to be learned each wear
IS measured out to them In dribets. The frst wear
as FAR as dog; the second, to baker the third
fourth and fifth years. each up to certain page or
TWO ls 1t matters not that the beginner is ten or
twelve years old; he is taught side by side with
nursery Children OF six, and must keep step with
them. The system Is q machine with . combtna-
tlon Dack-acton twist, and warranted not to teach
reading In less than six years. The child must do
sure that he Shall learn no branch wen. he "1 ts
taught In ten different branches, seven OF
shem GtsG Of no use 70 him then wretcaed
OF twelve In the third graded Glass OF 60
In Two equal divisions; time, three hours
clear OF openings, closings and sitting I'm no,
vision; nine minutes TO each branch and one-third
Oh a minute 10 each pupil TO reclte personally in
each- ADD TO this memorizing catch-words &C the
desk and at home. fifty at cllp and you have the
school advantages The whole system may be
summed up in two words: cram and supernciaIity.
If parents have book learning enough TO teach their
children at home and give them q love tor reading
these faults of the public school system may be as,
guised, and what the children learn at home may
be credited TO the school; but what chance have
the children OF a hard working man, who can't
teach them himself? 10 Is true that the hipf
school and many OF the seventh and eighth grade
schools are good; but does that atone for the rst
nve or six years OF the course lost or worse than
lost? The best scholar in the senior class of the
high school IS boy who was never in the grades
below that school, and whose only preparation at
school was two years in q country school In viz
glnla- Fortunate YOUTH not 70 have been run
Is the public school system TO poor man who
can't afford to send longer than two or three yoary7
man who shall break the machine and reform IL
all Fooa Mn V
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Electric Senate Pages.
HOW Mr., JOHSR. GALLOWAY ssEIIIsAvFs WE .

how Mr., JOHSR. GALLOWAY sEILLsAyE WEARY
STEPS.
Tie Introduction OF an elaborate system of
electric bells in the Senate wing of the CapitoI
enables the venerable do0rkeeper, Nr. Bassett
by moving handle near his chair Il the Senate
chamber to ring bell in every committee room.
not only in the wing. but in the basement rooms
under the rOtuDda, and the central part of tne
building. In this circuit there are fortv-n!ne
Dells and miles and miles Of wires which weave
IN and out through the interior intricacies of
That mighty building. Competent authority
SAYS that Sir. John K. GALLOWAY. the bell hanger
and iOcksmith OF this city, has performed this
dlfhcult work with so much skill that not sin
gle WIRE or part ola wire is visible on the
walls ana corridors. Objection was made
10 the introduction of the system
at first because Of the apprehcnded damage TO
the walls and ceilings. and surprise is expressed
az the ingenuity and skill with which this
objection was avoided. Mr. GalIoway's work ia
SO WeIi-knOwn in this city that this Commenda-
Ton can be readily understood Nearly every
Inc house now erected has q system OF electric
bells Tor burglar alarm and servants and MIR
galloway has done this work in the residence
OF Mrs Admiral Daigren, Mrs Commodore
tpshur, Lieutenant 7. Il. Mason Mr.. George
Mason. General Clarke. Robert Portner and
otheT handsome houses. Recently he has fitted
Gp the large extension to Mr. Welcker's hotel
with this system. and he also put in the sneak
ing tubes and mechanical bells in the new
opera house. In addition to electrical work.
Ar Galloway is an expert in putting up
mechanical bells. speaking tubes, and the fitting
OF Keys AT has store $50 10Th street there is
u large anu well assorted stock OF the latest de-
signs and inventions IN his line.
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RELIGIOUS NOTES.
cgU2cHas HERE AND ELSEWHERE


- There is TOW in progress at Emery Chap,s.
Brentwood, a very interesting revival meeting.
ccnductel 10y the pastor. Dr. Wolf
- Bishop Taylor. Of the 81 f. church. who
shortly goes to Africa, was thirty years ago the
pastor OF coiorei church in Georgetown
- The North Presbyterian church has a Young
Peoples Union, which meets monthly. the exer-
ci>es consisting OF debates, Rotations. and
music.
Rev. c. NJ. Haddaway. Of the NJ. +. church.
has been quite sick recently at the residence OF
his fathcr-in-law, nr. Mck.m. Ct this CITY but Is
recovering. His appointments in Elkrdge cir
cut. Nd. have been filed curiag lns Illness by
Rev N. l.. Hawley, Rev. Rich. Emmons. and
others of this city.
1t is expected that when the next gpad-
rennial conference of the NJ F.. church meets
there will be several new bishops TO be elected.
one of these Will Doubtless ne from the Ralti-
more conference. and already the name off ReY
W. :. Edwards. ID. d.. now of McKendree
church. IN this city, has been mentioned in this
connection.
- At the seventh annual meeting of the CO..
lumhia Association OF Baptist churches last
month, the reports showed total membership
in the l. churches here Of 9.s57. The value Of
churcn property Is put down at S26S 600 and
the total receipts S2s 9o4 20. The l. Sunday
schools have 80 officers. 2S5 teachers and 3 9gl
scholars. and the contributions were S53l35S.
= The Episcopal Register, of Philadelphia,
has ceased its publication, and a new paper,
The Church." has taken its place.
-AsbuTy Jarrett. who died i'm Baltimore last
month. aged 50 years, was for 20 wears a MEM
Der OF Light street, row First Church. Baltl-
More.
Mrs. Bishop Simpson has sent to Bshop
Taylor S52 for the big gospel tent to be used by
him In Africa with the request that the name OF
her husband be Inscribed upon it.
Rev DR.. Isaac Westcott the founder OF
five churches. who las baptized over . 600 con-
verts during his ministry. is now in Brook
lyn IN destitute circumstances and mentally in-
capacitated.
- One OF the topics for discussion at the
Protestant Episcopal Congress at Detroit was
The Confessional" paper was read by the
Rev. J. Ii. Hopkins, of Williamsport, Pa. In
favor OF the practice.
= The responses to the appeal OF the American
Missionary Association Congregational has re-
duced the debt Of the association from about
$4,000 to SlS, 7S5 81. The total REGENTS the
last year have been S2S1, 594
- The celebration of the NJ. Z. church of the
centenary of the church this month viii be the
third centennial celebrated by the church this
century. the first. 1899 being that OF Wesley
founding his societies; the second ISf6 az
Methodist preaching in America and the third
OF the organization of the NJ. T. church in
America. The centenary conference will ha
attended by delegates from all the Fnisconal
branches of HethOdsm, and the Methodist
Protestant denomination will send as fraternaI
delegates Rev Drs. l.. w. Bates and John Scott.
DR.. }. ". Herring and Hon. r. II. Pierpont
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Trouble a Teaious Woman Ca,x.,

A curious complication of lawsuits and Other
legal proceedings las arisen In the village OF
Huntington, about fifteen miles north OF Bridge.
port, Conn. Geo. Griffin, manufacturer of the
place, had in his employ young woman named
Catherine Ganaan, Of WHOM Belle Griffin. his
wife, became jealous, and entered suit for al.
vorce from her husband. and left his house.
Miss Canaan has sued Mrs. Griffin for SANDER
and caused an action for assault to be brought
against her on account Of an animated Interview
the two women are SAID to have had. Mrs
Griffin has sued her husbands father. John
Griffin. for SANDER and Geo Griffin, to complete
the series, has brought replerin suit against
Mrs Julia A. Gilbert, to recover goods which
BE Claims belong to him, and witch were taken
by his wife in her exodus from his house. Thus
I've suits have arisen out OF q single case of do
mpsfic infelicitr
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From the Cleveland Herald.

lshpeming, Mich, is suffering from the golt
fever. a score Of companies have been organ
lied to work quarry vein that has been discoy-
cred four miles north OF the town. Three years
ago Julius Hopes, chemist, while exploring
for marble found the vein, aud Immediately
after his fnG company was organized and
forty acres Of the land purchased small mill
has been working for some time but this year
lis capacity has been increased and three hum
dred tons OF rock day is taken out As the
mine grows deeper the quantity grows richer
In both gold and silver. Picked specimens OF
rock have assayed 81, 500 ton, while IL aver
ages $50 per ton. Following on the Ropes COM
pany Others have sunk shafts upon the original
vein On every side, and all are at work. A gold
rush TO the upper peninsula or Michigan Ia
among the probabilities Tor 1885.
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why Bread IL High.

From the Pl.tsburg Gazette.
Customer-''I understand that wheat is now
very low"
Baker-"Yes; SO they say"
Sand -four has fallen in price7"
Yes"
but your bread is as high as ever"
Yes. You see our expenses are lust as higf
as ever"
How can that be-"
well, of course, everybody wants bread light,
and, In order TO avoid the use Of unwholesoms
yeast. We aerate it."
Il know"
"Well, the streets are so dirty now that We
are afraid to use town air, and have to import
all our wind at great expense from the noun.
tain districts"