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The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21

The alarm of fire from b0x 6, at o'clock
last evening, wac caused by flames bursting
from about the chimney, ia the upper part of
the large story and q half wooden house
situated close to the corner of Fox and Cove
streets, owned by John Curren, and occupied
by two families, that of Mr.. Miller, and
French family whose name we failed to
secure. The fire was caused by a defect in the
chimney the masonry having fallen away in
one place giving the fire chance to break
through. Owing to the bursting OF the main
there was a scarcity of water for brief period.
The roof of the house was badly demoralizsd
by the flames and the interior of the building
well wet down before the fire was extinguish-
cd. The family on the lower floor got out
their goods and chattels, but the one above
was away from the house when the alarm
was sounded and their property was we'll
soaked. They had an insurance which will
nearly, or quite, cover the loss. The house
was valued at about $1,000, and the loss is said
to be protected by policies. Chief Engineer
Cloyes was confined to his house by illness and
Assistant Engineer Mitchell oficiated. The
snow made hard wheeling for the engines but
they were promptly on hand, and Casco 5
claims first water.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
ALLAN WINTER SERVICE.
Arrival of the POIynesinn n-Improvements
ON the Wharves.

The first ocean steamer of the season, the
Poynes an OF the Allan Line, commanded by
Capt. Robert Brown, arrived at this port from
Liverpool via Halifax yesterday afternoon, at
2o'cock, bringing eighty-two steersge and
three intermediate passengers. Viewed from
MuDjoy Hill the landing made by the steamer
was an excellent one. The voyage across was
a atempestuous one. The vessel left Liverpool
on the 9th inst, and Moville on the 7th, at
which place bad weather set in and success
sion of heavy gales followed throughout the
trip. The steamer rolled heavily at times,
taking in much water fore and aft. On the
eighth day, while Second Officer Fairfield was
engaged in his duties on the port bridge,
great wave swept over that portion of tho yes
sci, breaking the stanchion and rail and Sc
versly ipjuring him about the head and
shoulders. He is now, however, convalescent.
Neither vessels nor ice were seen on the trip
across. Halifax vas reached November. 18th
and after discharging part of the cargo the
course was directed to Portland, the only
thing of note during the latter passage being
delay of eight hours before reaching port. The
Polynesian will be followed by the Sandman
onUsA aLiSian' VIC OSiEulnlau Saiilug Oocomper
1lth and the Partisan December 25th. The
Polynesian will sail from here November 9th.
The Austrian left Glasgow for Portland
November 14th, and the Prussian will sail on
the 28th.
8. Among the improvements made by the
Grand Trunk for the reception Of csrgoes by
this line of steamers may be noticed the recon-
struction of wharf and shed No. l. The shed
is of spruce 308x62 feet, with walls IS feet
high, and a fat. grsvelled roof. The founda-
tion is Of hard pine piles. A gate has been
placed at the entrances of the'psssage- ways on
the wharf in order to prevent peopls who have
no business on the steamers from getting in
the way. Gates of this kind are to be placed
ON all the Grand Trunk wharves
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Ivory HezelfOu.

Mr.. Ivory HezeltoD, for many years a
prominent and respected citizen of Saccarspps,
died at his residence, Spring street, the 18th
inst. The subject of this sketch was born in
Marlborough, 1904. In 1929 he with his wife
and two children settled in Ssccarappa and
for fifty-fve years he has taken an active part
In the business enterprises of the town. His
whole life has been characterized by those
sterling qualities, honorable success, dill
gence and veracty, thereby unabling him not
emily to acquire worldly competency but to
establish among his fellow men an implicit
confidence so rarely exhibited.
In his research for Biblical knowledge every
word was satisfying, every verso literal
truth, and had become under the influence of
these convictions a generous and ardent de-
votee of evangelical faith. Fifty-one-years
ago (1833l he identified himself with the M. e.
church, then a small chapel near the head of
Spring street Only four weeks have inter-
vened since the death of his wife, the goth
ultimo.
The following verse quoted from favorite
hymn of his and which he sung Just before his
death showed that his trust was unfaltering to
the last.
Before our Fathers throne,
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our tears, our hopes, our aims are one
Our comforts and our cares.
he was one of the Oldest members of Tenn
pie Lodge of Masons, No. S6, under whose
charge the funeral obsequis werejperformed in
the nj. u. church at O'Clock Wednesday after
noon.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Benefit 10 Rev. MIR. munsen.

The members OF the lodges of the order of
Good Templars rendered to the Rev. Mr..
Munson, G. W. @. T., last evening, at
Good Templars' Hall, complimentary bene-
fit for his unfagging interest in the temperance
cause, especially in carrying out the prohib-
itory amendment. The entertainment con-
sisted of select readings by Miss Gookins and
Mr. MoultoD, and guartettes, glees and solos
By excellent vocalists. Mr.. and Mrs. Bent as
sisted with their cornets. Several clsrgymen
were present and delivered addresses suitable
to the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
ON THE ROLLLEBs.i
nRnrrrr romoRnow a1aHr.


Tomorrow night at the Bijou will occur the bene-
At to the old and polo clubs hailing from that
place. 1t will afford another opportunity to see
the league club and judge whether their playing of
Wednesday night can be repeated. Their half Of
the receipts will be used to ards the purchase of
new uniforms while the old cab deserve theirs for
the good work they have done. Tickets are on sale
at the rink.
CHILDREN'S DAY AT THE BTJoU.
Tomorrow the children Of our public schools will
be offered an afternoon of thorough enjoyment at
the Biiou rink. On that occasion Master Willie
Waters, the champion boy contortionist from New
York, has been engaged by the management to
give his wonderful exhibition for the entertain
ment of the children. His exhibition will take
place at O'Clock and usual there will be skat-
ing before and after. The admission will be the
usual juvenile admission.
NOTES.
The Greenwoods will 60 to Biddeford again on
Monday night. They claim the game of last Mon
day but are willing to try it again.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY,

THURSDAY Daniel Mayberry vs. Royal R. Burn
ham ais. Action OF assumpsit on account of
for s43.54.
Frank 4 Larrabee for plf.
L. M. Webb for defendants.
Moses Chesey VS.. John j. Perry. Action ON the
case to recover the amount OF execution for costs
Issued against George Hazen the defendant in this
ease hayi endorsed the writ in the original suit.
The plaiRti put in the original papers and record
In the Hazen suit, and Mr.. Perry admitted that he
endorsed the writ, but the plaintiff was unable 10
show by proi ier evidence that Hazen was MT within
thu jurisdiction of the court after the execution
issued, or that any at empt had been made to col
lect the execution of Bazen. Upon this ground q
nonsuit wes ordered. Plaintiff excerpts
David Dunn for plaintiff.
George f. Emery for defendant.
The jury was excused finally.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Eadiea, Aid socie,x.

This evening the Ladies' Aid Society will
give an entertainment at Good Templars Hall,
Misses Leila Farrell, Annie Libby, George
Small and Helen Reed, with Mr.. Edgar Paine,
will furnish voc al and instrumental music, and
Miss Augusta Beecher will read.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Rates 20 the National Encampmept, G.. A.
r.. at Portland Next Juue

R., at Portland Next june.
The regular monthly meeting of the Gen.
Ticket and PASSENGER Agents Association
was held at the Pathfinder office, Boston,
Wednesday. The subject of making reduced
rates to the national encampment of the
Grand Army OF the Republic was brought mp.
1t was represented that the encampment Is to
be held in June next at Portland, though, If
reasonable rates for delegates and members Of
the order were not offered by the railroads,
there might be change made in the place Of
meeting. The entire matter of fixing the
rates was put in the hands Of special com.
mittee Of 10 representatives of the roads most
directly interested, Lucius Tuttle OF tho
Eastern railroad being chairman. The COM
mittee is to present report at the December
rraantinn
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Sudden DeatE,.

James Donnell, formerly the master me-
chanic on the Eastern railroad, but of late a
resident at Pine Point, dropped dead while
attending to household duties, yesterday morn
ing. MIR. Donnell was in his 10th year and
had large circle Of acquaintances in Port
land.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
"when Cleveland Comes In. +"

ILIWHIUH JUuIHdI1
A man with all his whiskers under his chin
went into the Bates mill counting room, Tues-
day, and bracing himself up to his full height,
marched up to a desk and said:
"Can yer dirict me, sor, to the proper man
to apply to fur job as watchman in ths mill
wbin Misther Cleveland comes IMP"
We presume that he was referred to George
VIM. Curtis.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
ReaI zo.,ate rrn,,sfnr..

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
westbrook-Charles E. Boody to James Pennell,
land. 81.
saccarappa-I. F. Quinby to Emma L. Mayberry,
land. $100.
=. A. Mayberry to Emma L. Mayberry, land.
800.
Falmeuth-Margaret Rlwell to M. Benson, land,
$500.
$. s. webber to D. Merryman. land. $4,000.
Naples-Chartotte Leayitt to l.. L. Crockett,
real estate. 500.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Gard Of Thanks.

To the Editor Of the Press:
Will you allow us through your columns 10
return our sincere thanks to the generous pah-
lie for their kind sympathy and substantial
generosity in the time of our affliction and
need. Respectfully,
Mr.. AND Mrs. VIM. T. PANcoAsT,
16 BeekAtt street.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Rines Brothers.
SILK PLUsHEs AT ONE DOLLAR.

To-day we shall commence special sale of
fifty pieces Silk Pushes at 81. 90 per yard. We
have all cOlOrs desirable for Suits, Childrens
Clothing and Fancy WORK. Great excitement
has been created in Boston by selling these
goods at $1.15, but we want to undersell ssBOs-
ton,' and shall cut them up at S1.OO per yard.
Sale will commence at s o'clock on large center
counter I'm rear end of store
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Owen, Moore C Co.
SEAL PLUSH SACQUES.

We are NOW offering complete lime Of
these beautiful garments, comprising seven
different styles i'm Silk and four styles I'm Mo-
hair. They have been selected with great
care. and we are confident that for style, fit
and workmanship they cannot be equalled.
I'm selecting these goods OUR object has been
to obtain the very best the market affords,
and we NOW offer them at prices which cam
mot Esail TO please.
Your inspection is cordially solicited.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
pis.sneId Electric Liuht Companv

A new corporation, named the Pittsfeld
Electric Light Company has been formed with
the following oficsrs:
President-Abel Wheeler.
Treasurer-Edward 8. Sears.
Dirsctors-Abel Wheeler, Frank A. Sawyer,
Edward Sears.
The capital stock is $50 900: paid in $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
MEETINGS.
Annual Meeting.

FEYHE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
n Portland, Bangor, Mt. Desert and Machias
Steamboat Company will be held at the Office of the
Company, in Portland, on Tuesday, December I'd,
1884, at O'Clock p. m for the following purposes.
1st To hear and act on the Treasurers report for
1884.
I'd To act on amending the BY Laws.
3rd To choose Directors for the ensuing year.
4th To act on any other business that may legal
ly come before them. GEO. L. DAY, See'y.
November IT, 1884. nov1Sdtd
The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Portland and Rochester Railroad.

FEIHE Stockholders of the Portland and Rochester
IL Railroad are hereby notified that their annual
meeting will be held at the office of GEO. P. IVES
COrT, 33 Plum St.. Portland. on Wednesday, the
third day of December next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon to act upon the following articles, viz:
l. To hear the report of the Directors and act
thereon.
2,-For the choice of nine directors for the ensu-
ing year.
3-To elect Clerk of the Corporation.
4.-To transact any other business that may le-
gally come before them.
VIM. H. CONANT, Clerk.
Portland. November 18th, 1884.
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The Portland daily press., 1884-11-21
Salt Rheun1
Women In ShOps and Stores.

Women who labor often have backache. Benson s
Capcine Plasters will relieve it Immediately. 25c.
noVl9 WS&wBrm
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
HERE AND THERE.

Prof s. A. Weaver gave dinner at his residence, New Hartford, Conn.,. July 1, to about 90 of his pupils from Winsted, Unionville and New Hartford.
 Editor Rodemeyer and his Yellow Spasm had a narrow escape at Bethel, Tuesday morning, June 24. The occu- pants of an adjoining room have been in the habit of keeping ashes in a box and on the morning mentioned, fire was discovered in their room. The box had burned up and large hole was burned through the floor into the room below and the fire making rapid progress when discovered and extingulshed. MT Rode meyers room was filled with smoke, but he was sleeping soundly and would probably have soon sufocated had the fire continued few minutes longer ol the discoverer of the fire failed to arouse Mir R.
 The indications point to a dearth O summer boarders in town this season The financial depression has caused some to cancel previous engagements and others are waiting to see who thu democrats nominate for president. Blu some are coming, and others will prob ably follow in August. - WoodbTy Re | DOTfer
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
THE DEMOCRATKCCON

The dispatches from the Democratic national convention at Chicago, pub hshed in The Hartford Times of last evening, say, ''The national committee selected Gov Robert B. Hubbard of Texas, for temporary chairman of the convention, he receiving % votes to 9 for Augustus O. Bacon of Georgia, and 6 for Charles B. Harker of Mississippi. "
 MT Prince was elected temporary sec retary of the convention.
 Gov Waller is chairman of the Con- necticut delegation.
 The New York delegation stands 49 for Cleveland out of 72.
 "A late canvass made by one of Gov Cleveland's friends, gives Cleveland 453 votes on the first ballot" There are 820 delegates in the convention, but IS have no voice in selecting the ticket, leaving SOP. The two-thirds rule prevails SC 535 votes are required to secure the nomination.
 ''It is believed that Gov Cleveland will have about 430 on the first ballot and larger vote on the next" There are 15,000 people in the hall and tht interest is intense.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
kOITH CANAAN.

Mir and Mrs Smith of Waterbury are visiting at MT Robert Pendleton's.
 We have been visited with some se- we're thunder showers of late and several persons have been quite seriously af- fected by them.
 The Sunday school picnic passed of very pleasantly, the gathering was quite large and all seemed disposed to enjoy the delightful weather and the bounti ful repast that was spread before them The ladies of South Canaan, Huntsville and Lower City have certainly not los their reputation as excellent cooks. Many thanks are due the superintend ent, MT Dwight E. Dean, for his effort to make the day pleasant for all.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
Failures for the First Half of 1884

MT George H. Folts of the mercantile agency received, July 3, the quarterly statement of the agency, showing the number of failures in the United States and Canada for the past three months. The number of failures in Connecticut for the three months was thirty-nine, the total liabilities being $315, O3O. Since the first of January there have been eighty mine failures in the state, with liabilities amounting to $681, ,877. The total number of failures in Connecticut for the first six months in 1883 was fifty nine, with liabilities amounting to $395,- 709. In the first six months of 1882 there were 36 failures in the state, liabil- ities amounting to $395,68
 THE FAILURES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
 The whole number of failures in the United States, for the first half of 1884, was 5,510 in number, an increase of 873 failures, as compared with the first six months of 1883, or about Is per cent. The liabilities, however, for the first half of 1884 show an enormous increase, amounting to SPA, GOO, 900, as compared with $66, 900, 900, in the same period in 1883, or nearly double. The enormous growth in the liabilities is, however, di- rectly tTaceable to the recent panic, which has been mainly centered in New York city, in which locality the iabili- ties of the last quarter comprise more than one-half of those noted in the en- tire United States, in that period. A comparison of the failures of the six months in numerous states indicates, in some cases, only slight increase in fail ures and liabilities, showing that the disasters of the last six months, great as they have been, have not been nearly Sc universal as has generally been SUD- posed.
 1.-The panic which we have passed through, " says the report, ''has been well described as the rich mans panic. It is matter of significant moment f1O1cuG uuCGuaG1OnS that have occurred, the enormous shrinkage in values, and the severe re strictions which monetary institution. have found it necessary to enforce, tha failures have not been more numerous So that, instead of being depressed, by the figures which we herewith present indicating as they do, large increase in casualties, and an enormous growtl in liabilities, there is yet comfort to bt found in the fact that the rank and fl, of legitimate business men have with stood shock so severe. They have no only been able to respond to their obi gations promptly, but are in shape tc take advantage of revival of trade which must certainly soon follow. '- Hupord Post.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
COURT NOTES.

The court of common pleas opened at Falls Village on Monday, Judge War ner on the bench.
 The case of George Clark, administra- tor against Milo Crocker, is assigned for trial Thursday, at 10 A. NJ.
 The case of Charles Le Cook against Frank G. Holt was called. The plain tiff was unable to give bonds and the court adjourned to give him an oppor- tunity to get suitable bonds.
 The cases assigned for next week are Solon B. Johnson against Edward F, Gold and George A. Wheaton against Edward F. Gold. These are the only cases assigned for trial this term.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
PAID ALL LOSSES IN FULL !!

The last year was m exceptionally disas. trous year to tobacco crops, and the losses were many and great, but they have all been promptly paid.
 This only shows tho importance ot insuring against these losses Many thought last year they would not insure, and would thus save the small premium, bot ono day the hail came and beat upon the crop and they lost ten times the amount of the premium.
 At the last annual meeting it was voted to substitute for the premium notes cash pre- mium of Ave per cent, the officers and mem. bers of the company being satisfied that that will meet all contingencies, Anyone inuuring therefore for the current year, will only be required to pay cash premium of Ave per cent on the amount Of the insurance, which will cover all liability, y,-there can be
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
Excited Thousnnds.

All over the land are going into ec- stasy over Dr Kings new discovery for consumption. Their unlocked for re. covery by the timely use of this great life saving remedy, causes them to SC nearly wild in its praise. It is guaran teed to positively cure severe coughs colds, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis hoarseness, loss of voice or any affection of the throat and lungs. Trial bottles free at W H Camps drug store. Large size S1.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
CORRESPONDENCE.

aS- CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in their communications so as to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence recelvedafter that time.
 RS- Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week if possible. Don't wait until you can gather a full column to send "all at once, but let us hear from you from week to week. if you can't give more than two items at a time, remembering that ne,os is not | improved by age.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09
General Ticket Agent.
 aonotal Offices, Bridgeport, O..
uAaTFonp < CONN. WESTERN

Il HAlLHOAD.
 Runs from Hartford to Rhinobcok on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 tho NY, c, II. R. Railroad.
 Commencing May II, Iss4
 COMO WEST. TRAINS LEAVE cArAAr. l0.ss a m. for Rhinebook connecting win the Chicago Express, tho Express for N. Y. and Day Boats for Now York and Albany. With U, & D. Railroad for Catehill Nountains, with Walkill Valley Railroad and the N. H., W. S. N Buffalo Railroad. l2. .d0 -m. forRhinobeck, connecting with trains on the N. l. Cs& II, R Railroad. $50 D. m. Connecting from pittAnoid. Al Mil. iorton for Now York arriving ats. ao D. nl. Leaves Salisbury at a.ib and Laksyill, CHS D. m. Connecting from Pitts6.id. Al 1lhincbook with the SC Louis Express on the N. Y. c, & H. h iiairood. s.2O ?. m, Milk Tram, connecting al hillett0t Cor New lork.arriying At 7.lo ?. m, huni sundays only.
 soond FAST. TRAINS LEAyg oANAAS. | 9.5s .. m. Connecting al winsted for WAtsi bury and Bridgeport. Atsimsbsry fol WeHtnold, Northampton. VII MAmRburgh and Holyoke, At IIAftfui with Express for Springfield and Boston end All points North and LaHti arrivinI sn Boston At a.90 D. m,i and for New Haven, arriving at 1.2A p. m. also fo
 Millimantio, New London, Providsncs Now York.
 Leaves Millerton At s.5o, LAksvilit co | Salisbury 0.ia a. m. 4.s2 p. m. connecting at Winsied for Water
 bury, Bridgeport ai Himahury for West
 held and Holyokog At Hartford fo
 New Haven Springfield and Boston 8.Ib D. m. Leaves Millerton At 7.25, LAkeyill
 7.4s, Salisbury 7.b9 p, m., for Wlnsted
 Passengers leave New York at a.b0 D. m.
 connect with this train.
 sos p. m, lsundays only.l Leave Millerie for West Ninaied, arriving at 6.I2 p. m Tickets sold and baggage checked througl Co Albany, Buffalo. Chicago, st Louis and thi West. Western paHsengorH make but on l change.
 JNO. F. JONES, Superintendent.
 WALTER PEARCE,
 0on1 Ticket gent
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09

THE Hartford & Connecticut Western railroad in response to petition signed by seventy-three gentlemen who wish to send their families to Norfolk for the summer and be able to spend Sunday with them, returning early Monday morning, have decided to run every Monday, commencing July 7, an early morning train from Norfolk to Hartford. This accommodation on the part of the road will be appreciated. - Hartord CourGat.
Connecticut western news., 1884-07-09

The Woodbury Reporter, after a years trial has reduced the size of their paper from an eight-column to seven-column folio. Taking all things into consider ation they think the seven-column size best adapted to the wants of the sub scribers.