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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-12-12

The Testimony G osed-Arguments in Pro
gress.


In the Sergeant Kelly case now on trial in
tho Circuit Conrt, the testimony in rebuttal
was continued yesterday morning. Drs. Chas.
w. Bray and Lewis w. Pendleton were ex-
amined at length with reference to what they
wonld consider to be proper course of treat
ment for wound, assuming the facts to be
similar to those described in this case.
Mr.. Charles f. Smith, the father OF FraEcs
A. Smith, was recalled, aud testified that he
was present at the trial of Kelly at the SEP
TENDER term of court, aud heard the testimony
of Kelly then given, and that Kelly then testi-
fed that be took the pistol from his breast
pocket and advanced towards Smith aud Sc
vile holding it up ia his hsnd
Parker R. Litcbfeld, George d. Bisbee,
George e. Bird, Mrs. Mary III. Blanchard Miss
Annie E. Smith, Miss Lucy Laurette, j. II.
Stacy, Alfred Perkins and DR. M. Hubbard
Furgerson were also called upon this point
and Corroborated the testimony Of Mr.. Smith.
Sergeant Kelly now testifies that he advanced
towards Smith and Seville holding the pistol
in his hand by his side, and denies that he has
ever testified differently.
Dr. Edwin M. Fuller was recalled and testi-
fed relative to the circumstances atts nding the
writing of the dying declaration Of Francis A.
Smith. He also corroborsted the former wit
ness as to the testimony of Kelly at the former
trial.
DIR. M. Hubbard Furgerson testified relative
to the condition of Smith, IS to his conscious
ness and appreciation OF his condition just
prior to the making of his dying statement.
The government here offered the portion of
the declaration marked as being in the words
of Smith, which vas admitted and read in evil
deDce.
Caleb NJ. Seville and E. J. Millay were re-
called and corroborated the former witness as
to the previous testimony of Kelly.
motion to dismiss the indictment on &C.
count OF want of jurisdiction, it not having
been proved that exclusive jurisdiction has
been coded by the Legislature OF Maine, was
oveTrued
The testimony here closed, and Mr.. Hadlock
addressed the j0ry in behalf of the respondent.
He closed at 7.35 p. m, having made strong
and able plea for his client, three hours in
length.
District Attorney Lunt will address the jury
for the government at the coming in of court
this morning.
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The WheeImen,s Rail.

Those woo are fortunate enough to attend
the frand ball AID exhibit on OF the Portland
Wheel Club at City Hall, December 14th, will
witness one o. t 8 mo pleasing entertain
n ents of the eeason. The club have secured
the services OF Professor M. B. Gilbert as hall
director for this occasion, aud Mr.. John G.
Stevens has designed one OF the neatest orders
of dances ever seen in this city. They are
printed BY John A. Lowell of Boston. Pro I.
Hutchinson, who has been engaged at great
expense, will give one of the most graceful
and daring performances on the wheel ever
witnessed. Chandler's orchestra of ten men
will furnish music for the dancing. All desir-
ing reserved seats are advised to be on hand
early Monday morning, as there will be rush
fer them. See advertisement in another
column
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THR GRAND TRUNK.
Runner of n Road 10 be Built from Port
land TO Boston.


Mr.. E. P. Hannaford, chief engineer of the
Grand Trunk road, accompanied by Mr. Lloyd,
the assistant engineer, and several subordi-
mates, was in Portland Wednesday aud part
of Thursday, aud met Mr.. Stephenson, the
traffic superintendent here, all parties retarr-
ing to Montreal on the noon train yes erday.
On Wednesday several engineers were survey
ing at Cape Elizabeth and stated that they
were engaged in surveying for a proposed new
route between Portland and Boston for the
Grand Trunk. The story ran that by the con-
solidation of the Boston & Maine and Easter n
roads, the Grand Trunk, If it desired to run
its freight through to Boston, could not do SO
except upon the dictation of terms by the Bos-
on g. Maine. 1t was stated that while the
contract with the Vermont Central affords the
Grand Trunk one method of shipment to Bos-
ton, yet there is very large proportion of its
freight which it has been customary to send to
that city via either the Boston & Maine or
Eastern roads, aud which must have its outlet
there, without considering the large quantity
shipped from Portland. Then again, the
Canadian Pacific will probably have its outlet
via the Portland & Ogdensbnrg and other
lines, and the Grand Trunk would be better
off with line to Boston of its own. Ii would
be pretty certain OF 3 large amount of CANADIAN
passenger travel, as well as freight, to be added
to the American business it would draw.
Again, a competing line would be established,
and the Grand Trunk, it is said, has never
been loser on competition.
A reporter for the PRESS was not able to see
Mr.. Hannaford yesterday, as that gentleman
dined on the Sandman with Capt. Smith and
lett the steamer only in time to take the train
for Montreal, but Mr.. Lloyd said he did not
believe there was anything in the story, and
Mr.. Stephenson said he had not heard OF ii;
that the officials were only making the annual
Inspection Of the line.
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United states Di..rie. Court.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB,


THURsDAY.-The following persons were arraign.
cd and severaly pleaded not guilty: Edwin p Treat
OF FRANKFORT, being person instrumental in pro-
ing, retaining and demanding for such instrument
tality sum OF money III excess of the amount al
lowed by law. hadlock Hale for defendant. Ben
1amin r. bu Ter OF Franklin for procuring to be
made certain false affidavit concerning the nav
nent Of a pension.
George II. Townshend for defendant.
Case OF De- mis- Kelley resumed. Drs Charles W.
bray ana Lewis W. peDdleton testified as TO treat
nent by attending surgeons. 0The statements sent
by Kelley to Col. Blunt the day after the occur.
Fence Was ADMITTED. Charles f. Smith was recall
ed as 70 the evidence Of Kelley az the trial before
tne Clrcnt Court. Parker k. Ltehtield testified as
TO SeViiPs testimony before the municipal court at
Bath, and George u. Bisbee and George A. Bird as
70 evldencs Of Kelley at the trial ia the Circuit
Court. also annie Z. Smith, Lucy Lauriatt, Alfred
IS. PerkiSs, NJ. Hubbard Ferguson DR.. Z M. Fui-
Ter, John IL Stacy, Caleb NJ Seville and IT, j. Mil
lay as to evidence of Kelley aud Seville. he oy-
ing declaration was admit ed Testimony closed
argument for defence began at 4h, 38m.
Adjourned TO Friday.
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
Yarnnufh.

a committee has been appointed to begin immedi
ately on several important changes in Masonic Hall
which, when completed will add greatly 10 the pub
lie comfort and convenience. large addition is to
be built on to the of the hail. in which will be
the ladies' and the gentlemen's dressing rooms the
water-closets and storeroom for the stage and
settees, when not needed in the main hall. The ar
raDgement will increase the floor room, and d.
away with the present inconvenient upstairs ladies
dressing room, feature which the dancing public
will not fail 10 appreciate. Besides this great i'm
provement, light ornamental gallery, SIX feet
wide IS to be built across the entire front of the
hall, 10 be used for the orchestra when eded and
on other occasions to accommodate spectators, fifty
of whom could be seated comfortably. These sever.
wood floor which was laid last fall will uIdoubred-
ly receive popular approval, as they meet a loBg
felt want ia the community in the best manner pos
sible under the existing circumstances.
LIEUT.. Charles q. Morton, OF the 16th regular in
fantry. now stationed at Camp Douglass, Utah. re-
Gently VOL the three gold buttons, a prize for the
best shot in the regiment by making five successive
bulls-eyes at Soc yards. Lient. Morton was for
several years resident of this village previous to
his entrance to West font. from which he gradual
ed with high honoIs two years ago. A.
Falmouth.
The residents of Falmouth Foreside, including
Colley's Corner. are sgitatng the question of di
vision of the town, and will petition the legislature
this winter for division and incorporation of a
new town. comprising all that portion lying east OF
the Maine Central railroad, a line, dividing
school districts as near to that point possible. Il
is claimed the polls too far from the extreme
ley's Corner have to bear too large proportion OF
the town expenses
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-12-12
MUSIC AND DIANA.


Six entirely different characters played by one
man in one evening and in play is the powerful
attraction that the Portland The will offer next
Monday, when DomiBick Murray appears in "Es-
capped from Sing-Sing." This play presents a con-
tnual spirit OF the most thrilling excitement, and
its special realistic scenery and wonderful mechani-
cal effects have been made necessary by the scores
of startling ableaux AMI dramatic situations in
which it abounds From the wife's secret, the hus-
bsni's return, and the awful sentence, 'Be mine
and will rid you of your husband forever" in the
first act, TO the fatal shot and The ease, which
closes the last is constant succession of fun fas-
cination and strong representations.
NOTES.
The Peoples Theatre is Offering an attractive bill
this week. The audiences have been large, and the
features of the entertainment are nightly received
with loud applause.
Lord TeDnyson's new drama, "Thomss Beckett, :"
is having very extensive sale. Although the
book has been but just published, the first edi-
tion ia already exhausted, and the second is the
press.
Mr.. Joseph Haworth, formerly of the Boston
Museum aud later leading man in John Nice IL
lough's company, has had squared with Dion Bouci-
caut. AT Buffalo on Monday evening he appeared
the stage dressed for the part of Capt. Moyneux
in The Shaughraun,' but told by Mr.. Bouci-
cault that he was not needed and another actor
played The part. He has taken legal proceedings to
obtain from Mr.. Boucicault weeks salary.
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Rire uepartm.nt RnIl.

The annual ball in aid OF the Relief Associa'
tion Of the Portland Fire Department took
place at City Hall last evening. There was
large and happy PARTY present, including
among others the Committee on Fire Depart,
ment, Chief Engineer Cloyes, the assistant
engineers and many OF our older Cit zens, who
formerly "ras with the machine" The dance
orders we're very handsome, and rep esented
in colors. framed by section of hose, an en.
CINE on the way to a fire, the flames OF which
were bursting from tail block of houses. At
the base of the hose were pipes, trumptts and
lanterns. The order included sixteen dances
Chief Engineer Cloyes was floor director, ably
assisted by A. s. Spaalding. q. E. Jordan, q
FL VALLEY, J. M. Parker. g. +. Bond, W. III
Perry, @. P Thomas. j. e. Loring, T. W
Scott and M. G. Marston.
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New Corporations.
The following have been organized and !
ooraed dnrinc tho nnst fnrinioht in Mama.

The following have been organized and re.
corded during the past fortnight in Maine:
Canton Paint and Oil Company-Or Organized al
Saco. GOV 22d, the object of which is to manufac
ture deal in and use paints, oils, leather dressing
leather soap and other compounds in which petrole
is ingredient. Capital stock $100 900
amount psid in 81 par value of shares So Jas
L. Little is president
Orange Land Company Organized at Portland
Me-, for the purpose of purchasing, improving and
selling real and personal estate. Capital STOCK
$l00,Oosi; amount pad in nothing; par value of
shares 500. Samuel A. Haley is president and W
p. Putnam treasurer.
Seal Rock Spring Company Organised in Saco
Nov. %, the object of which is to develop the Sea
Rock spring, and 10 construct and carry on hotel
or hotels. Capital stock $4,000; amount paid il
$4,000; par value of shares 500. o. f. Page il
president. and Silas Quincy treasurer.
WhitehiIl Gold and Silver Mining Cornpany--Or-
ganized at Portland, Nov. 30 Capital stock $500.
600; amount paid in nothing; par value of shares
81 each. George Armstrong is president and Ed A
Freeman treasurer.
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The Reform, school.

The visiting committee of the Reform School
at Cape Elizabeth, consisting of Messrs. Boil
ster, Hatch and Locke, of the Governors
Council, visited that institution Tuesday, their
last visit for this year. An opportunity was
given the boys to make any complaints they
desired, but as has been the case throughout
the year, no complaints of any importance re-
hecting upon the management of the institu-
tion were made. There are at present 107
boys in the institution, and at no time during
the year has the number failed below SO Good
health has been enjoyed by all, and as d re-
formatory the institution is probably in better
condition now than ever before.
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Thomas N, Marshall Relief Corns

A ladies' relief corps, with 48 charter mem
bers, auxiliary to Thomas 81. Marshall Post
G. A. r., was organized Wednesday, Dec
10Th, at Belfast by Mrs. Whitman Sawyer oil
Portland, assisted by Mrs. o. R. Lsgrow, presi
dent ard secretary of the Women's State Re
lief Corps Of Maine. The following are the
officers
President-Mrs. Arbella Hersey.
Vice President Mrs. Anna III. Nash.
Chapain--Mrs. Augusta Varnpm.
secretary-Mrs. Carrie Black.
Treasurer-Mrs Sara Hanna.
Conductor-Mrs. Saran Beckwith.
GUARDIANS. Lucy B. Hall.
Past President-Mrs Mary Pendleton.
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ON THE ROLLERS.


GRANITE CITYs VS.. DEERINGs TONIGHT.
Tonight the Granite Citys and Deerings meet in a
league game at the Bijou. The two clubs are well
matched and an interesting game may be expected.
ALAMEDAs 5, Wits
A large audience witnessed an exciting game at
Lewiston, last night, between the Alamedas of
Bath ana the W. II. IT'S of Lewiston. About an
hour was occupied in playing and the Alamedss
won the game, securing three goals to their oppo-
nents one.
NOTES.
The Alsmedas play the W. u. T.'s at Bath, to-
morrow night.
The Mascots challenge the r. Y. BIS to play a
game Saturday forenoon.
Come to think ONT, what nse IL there for judges,
anyway? With men like Barnes for referee judges
are superb uous hgnreheads, and could be dispensed
with we'll gs NOT Their forte seems to be 70 ere
ate disputes. -Biddstord Journal,
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The Portland and Roches,er A..o

HV EUEEIHHu anu KhUCutsttF AhbOCtAtE0m
The excursion of the Portland and Roches-
ter Association to Saco River, Wednesday eve-
ming, was great success, and everybody had
q jolly good time. About one hundred couples
went from here. The floor was managed in
first class style, under the direction of Mr.. A.
j. Reagan. The music by Wright and Ladd's
orchestra was splendid. The party went out
on special train over the p. & R. road at
715 sharp and returned at o'clock yesterday
morning. The train was in charge of Con-
ductor j. Ell Conner, who also ably assisted
Mr.. Reagan as floor manager.
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BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.


SO aud cost.
Thomas Trainer; Frank Pulsifer and Thomas
ConDors. Larceny; each three months in county
Jail.
Thomas cOnnors Larceny; hrty days in county
Kate Lang Search and seizure second offence:
nue. Sluu and cosG AID six months in county Jail
Appealed.
Dennis Kilday, Richard Collins, Edward E. Gould
cnaryed. " 49,
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The Little Women.

We have been told that the Little Women
are to give fancy dress party in City Hall on
New Years eve, fer the benefit of the Old
Mems Home. A special attraction will be the
court rnInuet, which has not been danced in
this city for upwards OF forty years, We wish
the Little Women every SUCCESS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-12-12

The following transfers Of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry OF
Deeds:
Deering G. Rackletf ct al. to NJ. NJ. Berry, land
$500.
G. Rackleff ct al. to NJ. M. Berry, land, $500,
falmouth. Merrill to D. E. Small ct al, land,
500.
Freeport- c. E. Randall to j. H. Randall. land,
5000.
brunswick &C. H. Morse to G. woodsids, land,
1926.
New Gloucester--s. L. Haskell to j. Collins.
land, $3.50.
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Cumberland County Agricultural Society.
The following are the officers Of the Cum
bsrland County Agricultural iSociety for the
coming year.
President-W. W. Harris.
Vice Presidents R. Q. Conant, Alonzo Libby, E..
j. Stubbs, Charles A. Brackett
Secretary George Blanchard.
Treasurer. s. frye.
W. W. Harris has been elected member of
the Maine Board OF Agriculture for three
pparR
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ST. AIban Commandery,
At the annual meeting of st. Alban Com
mandery, knights Templar, held last evening,

IHb IUIIBWIuR UlICBfE were 6IoCtBd.
Eminent Commander-Sir Albro E. Chase.
Generalssimo sir B. R. Harrington.
Captain Gsneral-Sir b. b. Farnsworth.
Treasurs r-siT Warren p. Chase.
Recorder-Sir Franklin Sawyer.
Finance Committeeman b. T. Andrews, A,
Stephenson, william n, Prince
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CITY AID VICINITY.
NRyv ApyRRrasnnaENTs TODAY.

NGw ADVERTISEMENT T0DAx.
FIRST PAGE.
@. d. B. Fisk Co.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
stockbridge's Souvenir Entertainment.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Boston & Portland Clothing Co.
Christmas slippers Wyer Greene & Co.
India Rugs-Owen, Moore & Co.
To Let House.
A Good Trade in Sleighs.
For Saie-Four Sleds.
National Traders Bank.
w. F. Carruthers q Co...
Wanted Canyassers.
Holiday G,,ods--& Koesel.
Merchants National BaLk.
10 Let-Ienement.
Wanted-Cook.
Special Announcement o. c. Evans.
Canal National Bank.
70 Let Pianos.
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK

FVyHE Stockholders of the Merchants National
Il Bank of Portland are hereby notified that
their annual meeting viii be held at the Bank,
tuesday, January IS, 1885, ut 10 O'Clock A. M,
for The following purposes.
1st.-To choose directors for the ensuing year.
2nd.-To decide whether they will amend the
sixth article of associa ion and extend the corporate
existence of the bank twenty years.
3rd.-The transaction of any Der business that
may legally be brought before Them.
CHAS. PAYSON, at
Portland, Dec IL, 1884. Cashier.
dec12 dtd
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CITY ApYERTEsEmENTs.
CETY on PORTLAND.
Notice of Hearing

Notice of Hearing.
TTPoN the petition of G. K. Nelson q Co. for per-
~ mission TO erect and maintain a Stationary
Steam Engine of six horse power Ala Fore Street.
Notice rs hereby given that hearing will be given
to all parties interested in the matter of above
named petition, by the Mayor and Aldermen, at
the Aldermen's Room, City Building, on Monday
evening, January 9th, 1885, at 71a o'clock.
Per order GEO. 9. BURGESS,
dec11d3t CITY Clerk.
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NOTICE..

rEsHE Retail Boot and Shoe Dealers will keep their
IL Stores open Evenings from December 18th,
until January LIST, to accommodate the Holiday
Trade. On and after january Let. 1885 Will close
rs usual at o'clock, except Saturday Evenings.
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National Graders Bank.
CANAL NATrOxAL RANH.

FgyO EET.-Nicely located on Munjoy St. a
Il rent of seven rooms in perfect order. gas, Sc
bago and furnace, lower tenement. Apply to j. G..
PROCTOR. dec12
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-05-22
Concert at Rogue ChItto.

There will he a delightful entertain
mcnt given at Bogue Chitto on Thursday
night next, 10Th inst, the proceeds to I've
devoted to repairing and fitting up the
Masonic Hall of that place. The pro
gramme will consist of music and several
excellent charades. The mere statement
that Mr.. J. II. Allen and Misses Ella
Thompson and Lou Curtis are taking the
lead i'll the matter is II sufficient guaran-
tee of IT'S success. An admission of -
cents will be charged to grown persons
and children alike. Tickets now on sale
at the Postolfice, Bogue Chitto, and ut
paughtry Il Smylic's, Brookhaven.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-05-22
HONOR ROLL FOR WEEK ENDING MAY
UNION HALL DOTS.

Saturday rain! rain. RAIN!
Handsome is as handsome does.
A wet May is injurious to crops.
The blackberry crop was never more
promising.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson Smith have a
very sick child. Teething.
Peaches and other orchard fruits are
plentiful, but rather faulty.
The oat crop will give more abundant
yield than was formerly anticipated.
moro rain more rest" or more rain
more grass, Just as it suits the customer,
Mr.. Pearson Smith has been quite indis-
posed for several days. Cold settled ON
the lungs. Pert is noted for generosity
and honesty.
Prof Girault has lost his valuable Shop
herd dog, "Carris." Any information
given toward its restoration will be
thankfully received.
Old Uncle Dan says, he and Massa
Frank Larkin both saw the stars fall, and
that they rolled down in II hollow till they
were saddle skirt deep to a horse.
Home Law-When man gets married
to woman, and the woman amt got
anything, and woman gets married to II
man, and the man amt any thing-to.whom
do the things belong.
We learn with sadness that Mr.. and
Mrs. Bishop lost their sweet little baby
girl who died in Monticello last Friday.
Mrs. b. is the daughter of our friend and
neighbour Mr.. Frank Larkin.
Miss Lizzie Mason, daughter of W. w.
Mason, of East Florida, is on visit to
her uncles John ii. aud w. c. Mason.
She came for her health, and wishes to at
tend Whitworth College at an early day.
According to previous notice Bro. Far
ish preached an excellent sermon last
Sunday at Union Hall. The sermon was
characteristic of its author. full of clio
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-05-22

Cucncc, logic and sound reasoning. BRO.
r. always has something good to tell ne.
His remaEks were chiefly confined to the
younger portion at the congregation. We
hope he will come yain.
We we're pleased TO meet MIR. john May
ont last Friday, and to know of his con
yalcScinE since his recent accident. lie
and his lady attended the Friday even
ings exercises at Union Hall Institute.
Also Mr.. Vernon Smith and Wylic G..
Maxwell, who wishes it stated To the
Dress Parade Club" that he is now II
candidate.
Misses Lon and Sophronia Mason have
returned to school after long absence
daughters of Mr.. W. G.. Mason. Also Miss
Jesse Myrtle, daughter of Mr.. Piukncy
Smith. We are always proud to see our
pretty little girls returning to school and
we have as many of this kind as any
school in the country. II You don't he
licve it come the last Friday in June and
see for yourself.
Last sunday evening little boy about
ten years old, the son of Mr.. Richard Fn-
glcr of Fair River, this county, went in
company with the other children of the
family in search of mulberrics. Upon
finding large tree near the house, this
little boy hcirg the largest, climbed the
tree to get the fruit. While in the tree
lIn made an awkward step, and fell from
the tree Upon its large roots. Thesmalicr
chfldrc. being frightened, ran to the
house and gave the alarm, which sum
moned the family to find the poor little
boy lifeless. We sympathiEe with the be-
rcaved family.
NOUS AMI