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The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
AYIsaT TO JAVA.
Prof. NTOrse's lecture Before the Natural
History Society.


A full house greeted Prof. Morse last even
ing, to listen to the account of his short visit
to Java about year ago. The island is under
Dutch control, but is peopled by almost all the
Asiatic races. There is a wonderful luxuri-
ance OF foliage, Of gorgeous colors. He visit
cd the island expecting to learn that the ma
tlves were like the Japanese, but he found few
reasons for believing that the Japanese came
from Java
The first thing noticeable in the people is
the remarkably scanty clothing of the Dutch
ladies, who appear to be abroad in their night
clothes. The natives are clearly in their hab-
its; and all he saw had serious and calm faces,
as if mirth and passion were unknown to
them. Prof. Morse gave a funny account of
his effort to acquire taste for Javanese food.
bowlful of maggots was too much for him,
but melon-shaped fruit, called DURAN, was
very good eating, although the stencil from it
was exceedingly repulsive.
The climate was unfavorable for comfort,
but the air on the volcanic mountains was
bracing and delicious. Men, women and chill
dren all were at work, and all carried the SER
pent-shaped dagger peculiar to the island.
These and their odd-fgured cloths are now inn
ltated SO successfully in England as to drive
the native wares out of the market.
Many of their customs and their architectu-
raj designs indicate Fiji origin. In the zoo
logical garden he found balloons that fairly
commanded his respect by their grave visages,
and the treatment of the patients in the in
sane asylum does credit to the Dutch govern
ment
After the lecture, Prof. Morse introduced
Mr.. Yu, the Corean, who gave an exhibition
of the Corean method OF writing, and recited
a few verses in his native language.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

The New England Hotel Mems Benefit AS
ISOLATION is well known institution. The ex-
ecutive committee visited Portland Yesterday
and dined with one of their members, Mr..
M. S. Gibson of the Preble House. The menu
was most artistic bit of printing and the
dishes exquisitely cooked and served The
members of the committee present from abroad
were W. w. Waugh of the Home Journal,
w. A. Russell, Rockland House, Nantasket
H. A. Barnes, Hotel Brunswick; G. T. Wilson,
fremont House; G. T. Wilson, New England
House; l. N. Andrews, United States Hotel,
Boston; A. L. Howe. Massapoag House,
Sharon, Mass; W. e. Wood, Manson House,
Greenfield. Mass; F. E. Swift, Wilson House,
North Adams, Mass, and A. L. Bliss, City
Hotel, Taunton, Mass. The proprietors OF the
other hotels in town, Messrs. Robinson of the
City Hotel, John K. Martin of the Falmouth
Hotel, w. FL. Macdonald of the United States
and Mr.. Randall of the Eagle, were all present
at the dinner. In the afternoon the committee
visited the other hotels and returned to Boston
by the p. m. train over the Eastern, much
pleased with their visit.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
SUBURBAN NOTES.



Today finds us engaged in the fourth days
wrestle with the champion snow storm of the
winter. The storm of the 28th and 29th ult.
was tough one, and laid a snow embargo
that We did not succeed in breaking for sever
al days; but the storm of the 7th Sth, 9th and
10th insts. was by all odds the worst of the
winter and has completely showed us under.
At this writing, Monday, 10 a. M, there are
drifts lying between the lights and Cape fog
signal more than ten feet in depth, and still it
is showing hard. Early Sunday morning, the
storm having abated somewhat, the people of
the district, realizing the impossible condition
OF the roads, turned ont with ox.teams heat
ers, shovels and other road-breaking appli-
ances and after long and wearisome strug-
gle with the snowy breastworks succeeded in
breaking them. This morning the roads are
all blocked up again, and the furious north
wind renders futile any attempt to keen them
open. Those Portland people who get so en-
thusiastic over the attractions of the Two
Lights in July and August, would not find
Gunner fishing on the shores, or picnicing in
the grove, very enjoyable pastimes lust now
The month of February last, as shown by the
records Of the station, had a greater number
of stormy days than any previous February
for twelve years. The Dallas has passed the
Cape several times since the storm began.
once with a three-masted schooner in tow,
Among other vessels, four-masted schooner
and two barkentines were in sight off the
Cape after it cleared off Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
Brief lettings.

Cloudy yesterday. Mercury $50 at sunrise,
400 at noon, 390 at sunset; wind East, shifting
to South.
The Vaughan street temperance society has
140 names upon the pledge book
Gen. George Thorn has gone on visit to
Washington.
Judge Foster of Bethel, and ex-Alderman
Greeley are visiting Portland.
Mr.. Edwin A. Norton has removed to Brook
line, Mass. We hear his handsome place on
State street is in the market at $4,000.
Mr.. John K. Martin of the Falmouth Hotel
will soon make a trip to Washington and
Chicago.
The Dry Dock Company, at their annual
meeting held yesterday, reelected the old
officers
Judge Goddard will soon deliver lecture
on "Constantinople," under the management
of the Auburn Y. M. G. A.
Mr.. James B. Libby has presented the
Female Orphan Asylum with his check for
$1,000.
A new flag station has been placed at the
corner of High and Commercial streets by the
Boston & Maine railroad.
A letter has been received in this city, at the
AOps-SAAOO1 dAAOObO0 W Legal Representatives
of Lieut. Joseph b. Smith, (deceased), U. s.
Navy. '62, Portland, Maine"
In our report of the city proceedings yester-
day we should have stated that Councilman
T. G. Woodbury. was added to the committee
on revision Of the Municipal Register.
The Deering town meeting adjourned to
Monday, the 18th, at o'clock, for the election
Of third selectman. The polls are to be kept
open till p. m.
The SUM Of S65.80 has been raised in Brock
ton, Mass, by Rev. William Matthews, in
behalf of the Methodist colored church of
Portland, of which he ia the pastor.
The arrangements for the Commandery
party at the Falmouth tonight are complete
The reception will be from s to o'clock, to be
followed by dancing.
The American flag was hoisted at the United
States legation at Stockholm, Sweden, on tbs
I'D of February, in honor of George Wash
ington. Minister Thomas is not one of those
Americans who forget their own country while
abroad.
Mr.. Thomas Curran, an empleye in the
Maine Central yard, while coupling cars yes
terday forenoon, had his arm severely crushed
between two deadwoods. DR.. Ring was sum-
moned and the suffering man was taken to his
home on Anderson street.
F. w. Fairbanks gave an excellent account
of the wreck of the City o; Columbus to
large and attentive audience in the vestry of
the Congress street M. e. church Monday
evening. Being fortunate survivor Of the
wreck, he was able to portray to his audience
every minute detail of the terrible disaster,
which he did in very concise manner.
The Boston Journal says the appropriation
for fuel, light and water for post-offices and
custom houses is exhausted, and as Congress
prohibits any expenditure by public official
OF money not appropriated, the order has gone
forth to cut off the gas, to stop the flow of
water March 18th, and to use up what coal
there may be in bins, and then let the officials
freeze until Congress makes an appropriation
for fuel, light and water.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
Robbery at Woodford's,

Early yesterday morning the store occupied
by James Parker at Woodford's Corner, was
entered BY thieves. The robbery was dis
covered by Mr.. Chaffey, his clerk, when he
opened the store later in the day. 1t seemed
that the parties tried to effect an entrance
through the back door of the office by cutting
hole just above the lock, but finding that
there was no key on the inside, and that the
door was bolted, they pressed in the door and
broke the bolt. The burglars found the key
to the safe. upset the papers generally, and
took about twenty dollars in small money.
The money drawer in the counter was not
touched, but quantity of meat was carried
off. The key to the safe cannot be found.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

1t will be seen by advertisement that the
selectmen Of Deering have placed in quaran-
tine the meadow road from Tukey's bridge to
the Shattuck road, and the Shattuck road to
the Quarantine Ground, and no neat cattle,
sheep or swine can be driven oyer these roads
until further notice. An effort will be made
by the Governor and Council to have the
streets in the city from the Grand Trunk
wharves to the end of Tukey's bridge also clos
ed to the passage of neat cattle, sheep or
suipa
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
A Portland BOY Complimeu,ed.

The Lewiston journal says: zone of the
best polo players in the State is Joe Norway,
the goal-tender of the Portland club, we'll
known base ball player. He has fine form,
and his flesh is like iron. If he can't stop the
bali any other way, he receives it on his breast
Or bunts it with his bald head. He is one of
the most reliable felders and batters at base
ball in the State, too. Joe's eye looksswicked
when he has base ball bat in his hand, and
the pitchers who can bother him much are
few. He runs like deer, and is built all over
for sportsman"
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
SPECIAL ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements appropriately coming under
the classification heads, WANTS, HELP WANT
ed, SITUATIONS WANTED, For SALE, To LET,
and LOST AND FOUND, not exceeding forty
words, will be inserted in the Daily PRESS
one week for twenty-five cents if paid in adj
vance.
When payment is not made in advance, reg
ular rates will be charged.
The large circulation of the PRESS makes it
the best medium for these advertisements.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

BEFORE JUDGE B0NNEY.
TUEspAY-James S. Buck vs.. James c. Goeding.
Action to recover for one weeks board, 50, and
fires, e15.
Plaintiff claims that defendant agreed to pay for
fires extra If he did net board through the sum
mer; If he remained through the summer fires were
to be included in the SO per week. Defendant left
In May.
Defendant denies that there was any such agree
ment, and put In receipts from the plaintiff in full
for each weeks beard. He admits there is due one
weeks board for which he offered to be defaulted.
Decision for the plaintiff for $9.45.
j. j. Lynch for plaintiff.
M Elnvd for defandant
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
History of The s,snm ENGINE.

Mr.. Arthur B. Morrill, will give m ost in
teresting lecture this evening at Mechanics
Hall, on the history of the steam engine. Mr..
morrill,, has prepared models, showing an en-
CINE complete in all its parts, which will be put
in motion and thus practically illustrate his
lecture. The subject will be simpliied so that
both young and old will find the lecture high
ly entertaining. The admission is free to all.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
Te,nnerauce Revival IEeetinpx.

A series of Gospel Temperance Revival
Meetings, will be held as the Mission, COM
mencing this evning at y o'clock, conducted
by Rev.S F. Pearson, andWm. Hurd of Dover,
N H., the converted ramseler. Mr.. Hurd
will illustrate his lectures with large oil paint
ings' six feet square, taken from actual scenes
caused by the use of intoxicating beverages.
Good singing will be furnished.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
BATES COLLEGE

Presidential Canvass-BIaine and Linz
coin, and Edmunds and EiucoIn the
Popular Ticket.
canvass has just been completed at Bates,
among the students and Faculty to ascertain
who are the popular candidates for Presiden-
tial nomination One hundred and twelve stu
dents including the Faculty voted, of which
96 were for Republican candidates, and 16 for
Democrats. Blaine is the first on 50 of the Sc
tickets; Edmunds 80; Logan, 8; Arthur, 2;
Sherman, 81; Gresham, & Lincoln, 1. Lincoln
is the candidate for Vlce-president on 20 of the
Sc tickets; Frye stands second The most pop
MAR ticket for Bates would be Blaine and Lin
coin or Edmunds and Lincoln,
There were sixteen votes cast for Democratic
candidates as follows: For President, Bayard
Z, Tilden 6, Thurman 2, Mcdonald 1. For
Vice Presidents: Carlisle Z, Bayard z, Pendle-
ton q Bayard and Carlisle would suit the
democratic faction of Bates college,
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
Municipal Court.


TURsDAY-John Collins Intoxication. Second
offence; continued for sentence.
Henry Douglass, Charles Shannon, John Carroll,
Val Devine, William Harris. Intoxication; fined
So and cost each.
Mahala Wentworth. vagrant; three months in
city house of correction.
Dennis Gullah. Intoxication; fined 81 and one
hfrdo
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

Once each year Owen, Moore & Co. make
grand clearing out sale in their art needle work
department, marking all the commenced work
and material which is soiled by handling at
half or quarter the regular price, A great
many ladies always avail themselves of this
opportunity to secure some choice article which
has been little higher than they wanted to
pay. The sale this year has begun very sue
cessfully and will continue during this week
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
Professor Aginton ronisht.

Tonight Professor Aeinton gives his exhi-
bition of fancy skating at the rink in Storers'
Block. In this exhibition he gives splendid
series of rolls and edges, Philadelphia
twists, spread eagles, and combination move
ments and executes them with dash and cor
rectness of style. His spins are remarkable
and are feature of his exhibitions.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
FuneraI of A. L. Dresser.

The funeral of the late Aurin L. Dresser,
took place from the residence of his son-in-law,
Mr.. Shurtleff, on Congress street, yesterday
morning Rev. DR.. Hill officiated, and the
officers of Beacon Lodge, I. o. o. r. were
present. There were several beautiful floral
offerings
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the registry of
deeds:
derson, land. $500.
New Gloucester-EliJah f. Sawyer to Benz.
f. Pickett, land. 1925.
Cornelia B; Plummer ct al. to Otis c. Nell
son, land. $40
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
Freeport.

Freeport.
Annual town election came of Monday and r.
suited in a grand Republican victory Iast wear
through some local causes the Democrats elected
year they entered the canvass feeling assured that
with the help Of some weak kneed Republicans
tney could eject the clerk first selectman and super
VISOR put thelr fond hopes were not to be realized
The true and sturdy Republicans came to the front
ana elected their entire ticket by majorties rang
ing from II to 178 as follows: -
Moderator-Edwin O. Townsend
Clerk-Wm. A. Mitchell
Herbert s. Talbot.
Treasurer John A. Briggs
Collestor-Isaac D. Byrafn.
SuperVisor-Edwin G. Townsend,
Constable-Isaac d. Byram.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

-, PORTLAND, March 10, 1884
MEssRs. STIcKNEY & YOUNG:
Dear Sirs: am heartily glad to recommend your
method of teaching shorthand. Before I COM
menced under your instruction had no knowledge
Of photography whatever; but having taken fifteen
lessons and practiced on an average about fifteen
minutes a day. can safely say that can write
one hundred and ten words per minute.
Yours truly, JAMES L. TYRoN
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271 VAUGHAN ST.. PoRr1ANp. March 8. 1884.

271 VAUGHAN ST., PORTLAND March 8, 1884.
MEssRs. STIcKNEY Il YOUNG:
Dear Sirs: Having been advised by a friend to
learn shorthand as taught in the Portland school of
stenography, began, without any previous knowl-
edge Of the art. After few lessons / was enabled
to write great deal faster than in longhand Gain
ing in speed from lesson to lesson was able after
taking ten lessons to write seventy words minute
having practiced about half an hour daily.
Respectfully yours, L. M. BicKFoRD
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

The polo game at Lewiston last evening be-
tween the club in that city and the Alamedas
of Bath resulted in favor of the Alamedas by
three straight goals to the Lewiston's one.
The following is the standing of the differ
ent clubs to date:
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

The ladies interetted in the proposed fair in
aid OF the Maine General Hospital, which will
be given at City Hall, April 1918, are re-
quested to meet at No. 142 State street, this
afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
PoRTLAND, March Z, 1ss4

MEssRs. STIcIzNEY & YOU'VE:
Dear Sirs: After having taken full course
three months, in the Isaac Pitman system of phon-
ography, was able to write but forty words per
g.eater speed, was induced to receive instructor
at the Portland School of Stenography. After hav-
ing taken thirteen lessons still using the Isaac
Putnam system, found that bad acquired speed
OF one hundred and twenty words per minute, and
am steadily improving.
Yours truly, W. EDWIN UIMER
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

IA MECHANIC ST., PORTLAND, March 8, 1884
MFssRs. STICKNEY & YOU'VE:
Gentlemen: l can cheerfully recommend your
method efteaching shorthand. 1 commenced under
your instruction nine weeks ago. with no knowledge
seventeen lessons, ana averaging half an hours
practice daily, easily write from dictaton che
hundred words minute, and am gaining at each
lesson Yours very truly,
ALTON H. SPEAR,
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

BY NO OTHER METHOD is IT POSSIBLE
that the speed of 100 words minute can be attain
ca In less than year. We guarantee this speed to
All scholars completing a three months course.
Pupils enabled to fill sATISFAC TORILY the most re-
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The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
TOWN ELECTIONS.

AImingtOn-An Exciting All Day Contest.
LEXINGTON, March 10.
Inc annual town meeting was held in this town
'o-uay. Town officers were elected viz: Moderator,
oiefk and two selectmen. At about $50 p. IN. the
neesing adjourned till Saturday next at 10 a. M,
70 complete the election and other business. There
was 1ull attendance despite the bad travelling and
ing list votes.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
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r. o. Bailey & Co., will sell at 10 and 2.3O
today at salesroom, the library of the late g.
A. Lord, consisting of Historical and Stand
ard Books, sc.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

10 SPRUCE ST., PORTLAND, March 10, 1884.
MEssRs. STICKNEY & YOUNG:
am glad OF an opportunity to show my apprecia-
ton of your method of teaching shorthand With
no knowledge of photography when began taking
lessons with you, have gained in speed from the
first, and before completing the three months am
enabled to write one hundred and thirty words per
minute. Yours truly,
LUCY W CHASE
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
A Perfect MEDICINE Chest.

SING SING, N, Y, Posi- OFFICE,
March 10, 1883. !
One week ago, while engaged in my duties
as Assistant Postmaster, was taken with
violent pain or kink in my back; it was so
painful could hardly breathe, and ached all
over my body. Immediately sent for an ALL
COCKS Porous PLASTER and applied it over
the seat of pain; in twenty minutes was en-
tirely relieved and cured. have used All
cocks Plasters in my family for over twenty
years, and have found them wonderfully eff
fective in curing coughs, colds and pulmonary
difficulties. They are a perfect medicine
chest; they cure without the slightest pain or
inco nvenience, never leaving a mark on the
skin. THOS. LEARY,
President of Village Of Sing Sing, N. Y.
When purchasing Porous Plaster, be sure
to get "Allcock's." All other so-called Po-
rous Plasters are limitations
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CAUCUsES.
Deeriug.
NOTICE.

A IL persons are hereby cautioned agaiDs. -
"A boring or trusting any Of the crew ~ ~ l HAr-
Wegisn Bark "Aeus, Captain Christopberss, NOT. NOT
Halifax, as no bills of their contractbg from
by the captain or consignees Will De paid
mar1I = Consignees.
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The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADyERTxsEmENTs TODA,

NEW ADyERTKsEMENTs TODAY
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Jersey Waists-Geo. A. Gay g. Co.
Messrs. Stiekney g. Young
Wanted-A smart man.
A Rare Chance.
Salesman Wanted.
Flour Barrels Wanted,
To Let-Down stairs Rent.
Use Golden Eagle Tobccco.
Bank Book Lost.
For Sale Boarding House.
Notice -Selectmen of Deering.
To t-et-Pleasant Rooms,
Smoke the Traveller.
City Of Portland
Books Wanted
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Portland Theatre-The Danites
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Spring Styles-A. S. Fernald.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

selectmen. etc-s. B. McCausland, Levi M. Ian.
caster j. F. Clement 49, -1'-
Treasurer-E. Hatch.
Auditor "A. C. Stilphen
Supervisor of Schools-Rev. W. S. Vail.
4 onn1s1taeoiiessTGeorge w. Paul. George W. Potter
A; Gan, Abial Dean, j. T. Brookinrs
Collector George W. Paw.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
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Do not delay, but bear in mind that con-
sumption often begins with neglected cold or
cough. Adamson's Botanic Balsam wins the
day in curing coughs and colds. Price 80 and
rs cents. Trial bottles, 10 cents.
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The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12
MWF&w

ADVICE TO MOTHERS WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used
when children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves
the little sufferer at once; 1t produces natl al,
quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain,
and the little cherab awakes as 'fbrlght as a
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
socthes the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and
Is the best known remedy for diarrhea, whether
arising from teething her causes. Twenty
five cents bottle.
dae1 cHaq,yu Pvn1~
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-12

Moderator-David Dunn.
S. L. Littlefeld. -
Clerk and Treasurer Lane.
Collector-Leonard He1rick
All Republicans but second selectman.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-10-05
Shooting Scrape in Ogden.

A special to The HERALD from
Ogden yesterday says: AT about
g O'Clock this evening, Mr.. Hig-
ginbotham, proprietor of the juno
ton City Hotel. at this place, heard
noise in the laundry, and told his bar
keeper, Joe Garner, to go and stop 1t
Garner went out and met June Bright,
who, it seems, was the cause of the
racket. He refused to leave when re-
quested to, and Garner undertook to
put him ont. Bright drew knife and
cut his (G's) finger. The two men
fought awhile and then Bright left. He
was gone but short time when he re-
turned, and met the bar keeper in the
hallway and drew a revolver on him.
Garner saw him drawing the revolver
and clutched with him. In the scufle
the men got out onto the porch, and
from the porch to the ground.
Bright jerked away, and again
drew his gun, when Garner
knocked him down. As Bright was
falling he shot at Garner, the~ban TAX
Zig etse2t in the left hip. He made an
effort to shoot again, but was prevented
by tbs bystanders, who took the reyol-
ver.from him. By this time the officers
came up and took Bright to jail and
Garner into the hotel At this writing
it is not known Just how serious Gar
ner's wounds are.