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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-03-06
Nor does the finance budget make

Nor does the finance budget make
any provision for the deficiency
this year in the water works general of at
least 1000 the appropriation of 60 600
for next year is too small by $4,000 For
lighting the city the appropriation pro-
posed is $40, 900 under the present sys
tenn it will take S23,600 for the fire
department general Si,00Ois proposed ;
last year it was given So 500 there is
no appropriation in the budget OF 1881
for the board of health. On the other
hand, the estimated receipts for the year
are too large the market rents will
more likely be So 500 than 81, 900, and
deprived Of the revenue from the rental
of the postofiice, the city property will
not yield over $500.
Taking all these deficiencies, over.
statements and omissions into consider
alton there is a difference between the
committees exhibit and a statement OF
the real facts, of at least $50, 200. We
can easily understand why it kesitates
to tell the unwelcome truth that an in
creased city tax rate of two mills is nee
essary, but its estimate on its face tell:
this too plainly, and it will gain nc
credit for concealing or evading the dis
agreeable truth which sooner or la.el
will be forced upon public appreciation
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-03-06
Tho Dauutlss, club neorsauinvd.

VVy
The Dauntless baseball club, of Mount
JOY, effected an organization on Tuesday
evening last, for the coming season. The
following officers were elected President
John Atiiebaoh, Secretary ii. X. Nissley,
Treasurer Ii. l.. Mooney, Captain A. l..
Stoler. The club has leased the old
grounds, and will accept challenges after
April 18th.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-03-06

The deeper the Star Route ulcer is
probed, the more disgusting il found to
be its condition.
CHORUS for the incoming policemen
When First Put This Uniform On -
chorus for the outgoing policemen Z" A
Policemln's Lot Is Not Happy Ons."
CONDUCTORS must have care about
those whom they put off their trains.
Recently conductor Of the Lehigh and
Susquehanna division of the Reading
railroad put off a drunken man for non
payment of fare, and ten minutes later no
was killed on the track by fast express
train. The coroner's jury have rightfully
put the responsibility Tor the death on the
conductor.
ENGLISH advices report great activity
among the English forces in tho campaign
Of the Soudan. The cable on "Wednesday
reported an embarkation from Suakim tC
Trinkitat, while Osman Dgma was only
ten miles from the former place. 1t would
seem that Osman Digma ought to b,
driven from his menacing position, aud
the failure to do it appears TO show thai
it cannot be done.
| WHEN young girl is determined to 20
married, it is the part of discretion in mos
cases TO let her have her own way. A
young Baltimore couple could not lnd
minister to perform the wedding ceremon!
for them because of the youth Of the bride
The latter heightened her skirts, did he
hair up in a Langtry knot, and went tC
North Carolina, where she was married
Moreover, ths bride aforesaid, concluding
it better that husband and wife should b
OF the same faith, became a member oi
the Jowish church. Love laughs not onl
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-03-06
A Pretty Desk.

J. A. Sprenger has now in his posses =
sion handsome writing desk which was
made from the wood Of pear tree which
he planted 27 years ago. The tree stood
in the yard of the Excelsior hall property
on East King street, and was cut down
two years ago. Mr. Slaugh, the well
known cabinet maker, constructed desk
for Mr. Sprenger. 1t made up very well
aud having been polished presents fine
appearance. Mr.. Sprenger is very proud
OF the piece Of work, as he has good rea'
son TO bo,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-03-06

THE deeper the Star Route ulcer is
probed, the more disgusting il found to
be its condition.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-03-06

CHORUS for the incoming policemen
" When First Put This Uniform On -
chorus for the outgoing policemen " A
Policemln's Lot Is Not Happy Ons."
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-03-06

Mr. MaoVeagh testified that his atten.
on was first ARRESTED BY ndnS On that
ssGH ssy OF SSs %as s's az ,S SGNg il Sp
peared that $4,000 was paid for this
work, and ii was sub-let at $4,000
When an inquiry was started all this was
wiped out except the $1,000. Here, he
thought, was a gigantic system of robbery
Of the treasury, and no determined to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
school Committed.

A special meeting of the School Committee,
was held last evening, Mayor King presiding.
All the members were present except Mr..
Briggs.
Mr.. w. w. Andrews, of Paris. was elected
master of the Centre Grammar School, in
place of Mr.. G. L. Durham, elected assistant
mas or at the High School, Mr.. Andrews has
had large experience In teaching in Oxford
county, and comes here highly recommended
He is graduate of Colby University.
The salaries of the assis ant master in the
High School and of the master of the Centre
Grammar School were fixed at 5000 per year
respectively.
The committee on text books made the fol-
lowing report. which was accepted:
IN SCHOOL COMMITTEE, /
September 2, 1884.
The committee on text books recommend the
substitution of Danas Geological Story, Briefly
Told" in place of Fourteen Weeks in Geology, .
by Steele. "retlow's attn Lessons in place OF
"Leightons Latin Lessons" now in use in the
High School, and ''Thompson's Commercial Arith-
metic." CHARLES B. MERRILL
". M. BRADLEY,
G. A. RING,
Committee on Text Books
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SUNDAY Services.

CHESTNUT ST. NJ. E. CHURCH Preaching by Rev.
=. W. Bashford. pastor, at 1870 a M. and p. m.
Sunday school y N. Youag peoples meeting
$50 p. m. Prayer meeting 7.30 >. 10.
CHURCH OF THE misunderstanding By Rev. R.
L. Pa az lO4a "a. m. and 100 p. m. Sunday School
at 1926.
CONGRESS STREET M. e. CHURCH reaching bv
Rev. Z. T A ANS. pastor, at l 12 a. m. and D. m
Sunday School at 1a pm. Prayer meeting at z pm
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Preaching by the pas
tor, rev. A. X p Small at 1870 a. M Sabbath
School at II m. ocial Meeting 7.3O p. m.
FIRST UNIvEssALIsT CHURoH-CoDgress square,
Will resume services to morrow. The pastor Rev
Henry Blanchard officiating. AS usual there viii
De only the morning service. Sunday school IL NJ
FREE ST. BAPTIST CHURcH-Preachinga at lO1a
a: m. and 7.3o D. IN. by Aev. Heman Lincoln, d. b.
Of Newton Centre, Mass. Sunday School at close of
morning service.
HIGH STREET CHURoH-Public services will be
resumed to morrow morning.
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH New High St
REV. Ihos. a. King, pastor Preaching tomorrow
morning Subject: Man an angel-the end of
The divine Great ON"
not be resumed until the third Sunday in Septem-
Der.
PINE STREET M. e. CHURcH.-Sunday School
n A. 30 p m; Preaching at 8. m. by Rev. Mr..
Williams. Prayer meeting at 7.3O p. m.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH (Free Baptist)-Preaching by
Rev. j. NJ. Lowden at 1910 a. m. sunday School
at II. Prayer meeting at 7.30 p. m.
PORTLAND LIBERAL FRATERNITY, Congress Hall.
ism will triumph over Materialism'' Opening adj
dress by Andrew Cross of Scotland.
PORTLAND SPIRITUAL TEMPLE Mechanics Hall
Lecture by Mis- q. Fannie Allen of Boston, at and
74 Pm.
PREBLE CHAPEL.-Preaching by Rev. MIR. Phe-
Ian, pastor, at 3. Sunday school az 3 D. m. Tenn
perance meeting at ~. Free to all.
SECOND PARISH Congregational CHURCH,
Congress, corner of Pearl st. Preaching at 1920
.. m and p m. by Rev. G. H. Daniels, pastor
Sunday School at AS p. m. Praise service at
7.30p. m.
VAUGHAN STREET CHURCH.-Rev. d. w. LEILA
eheur, pastor, will preach at p m. Subject: sour
City Police ("
WEST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Preaching by
Rev. e. T. PITTS pastor at 1919 a. m. and 80 D.
m. Sunday school at IL m.
WEST END M E. CHURcH-Preachingb by Rev. j.
n. Williams at 1880 a. m.
WILLIsToN CHURCH-Corner Thomas and CAIRO l
street. Rev. l.. H. Hallock, pastor, will preach at
lO12 a. no. Sabbath school a5 p. IN. Prayer
meeting at 712 p. m.
WooDFoHD's CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
Preaching at 1870 a m. by Rev. j. Is. W heel.
wright Prayer meeting at 7.30 pm.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssocIATIoN.-Gospel
meeting al $50 p. m. Address by Rev. DIR. Bash
lord OF Chestnut st. Church.
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Congress square Church.

Congress Square church has been beautifisd
and repaired at cost of 81 900 under the
direction of Messrs Fl. R. Virgin, j. s. Wins
low, George Trefethen, f. W. Woodman and
George G. Shaw. The mastic has been strip
ped off, and the church, exteriorly, painted
= light buff: The freestone trimmings should
be oiled. Inside the church Charles Schu-
macher has refreecoed ceiling and walls, The
walls are frescoed in light brown, relieved by
darker shades OF the same color. The ceiling
Is in drab bordered by brown and gold bands.
and the slucco ornaments have been giided.
In the chancel the double arc has been re-
moved leaving single arch. The upper part
OF the wall in the pulpit recess has been de-
corated with painting of "The TransfguIa a.
tion." The organ recess has been removed
and the organ pipes heightened so that
double volume of tone is obtained The
galleries are now supported by Corinthian
columns, as they had begun to sag. The
painting OF the church was done by Mr.. G. j.
Anderson, and the voiciDg and remodeing Of
the organ by Labsgh and Kemp of New York.
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Accident ON the Bo.,ou and Maine.

The Biddeferd local train on the Boston and
Maine leaving Portland at 10 % yesterday
struck projecting gravel train on a siding
just before reaching the transfer station,
ditching the gravel train, damaging both en-.
eines and tearing out the side of one passen-
ger car. Peter Foley of Centre street, on the
gravel train, was buried in the debris but was
extricated by vigorous WORK, not dangerously
injured. The ether employees on the gravel
train were scattered about and were slightly
injured. All on the passenger train were
shaken ap but uDhurt
The two trains were both going in the
same direction. The gravel train was under
Engineer Remission and Conductor Leighton
1t was employed to clean out the gulleys and
should have kept out OF the way of the passen.
ger train. The two trains were running in
the same direction and struck each other at an
acute angle, consequently the shock was not
very great and the damage was don by the
two trains rubbing against each other. Marshal
Decelle carried Foley home to the maps resi.
deDce on Banks street. He was injured by
his Car tipping over. His foot was sprained
Mr.. Bonney was engineer of the Biddeford
train and Mr.. Cousins conductor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
Rheumatism,

We doubt if there is, or can be, a specific
remedy for rheumatism; but thousands who
have suffered its pains have been greatly ben
Gifted by Hoods Sarsaparilla. If you have
failed to find relief, try this great remedy.
az was afflicted with rheumatism twenty
years. Previous to 1888 found no relief, but
grew worse, and at one time was almost help
less. Hoods Sarsaparilla did me more good
than all the other medicine / ever had"
81. 7. BALLOON, Shirley Village, Mass.
al had rheumatism three years, and got no
relief till I took Hood Sarsaparilla. 1t has
done great things for 4Ae. recommend it to
sthers." LEWIS BURBANK, Biddeford, Me.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized by
three peculiarities 1st, the combination of
remedial agents. I'd, the proportion, Sd, the
process OF securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is medicine of unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence.
"Hoods Sarsaparila tones up my system,
purities my blood, sharpens my appetite, and
seems to make me over" j. p. THOMPSON,
Register of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"Hoods Sarsaparila beats all others, and
is worth its weight in gold" ]. DARLINGTON,
100 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SaYSapariIIa
Sold by all druggists 81; six for S5. Made
only by G. /. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 sDoses One Dollar
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
Polo and Roller skating.

BENEFIT TO THE FOREST CITYs.
One week from tonight the Forest Citys will
be rendered benefit by their friends, at For
est City rink. There will probably be polo game
on that occasion between the Alamedas of Bath and
the Forest Ctys, and Kelsey and Orne will give an
exhibition of fancy skating The medals recent y
won by them will be presented on that evening, and
the affair promises to be of the best events of
the season. The boys will soon have their tickets
ready and they should have large sale.
FOREST cITYs vs.. BIJoUs.
The Forest Citys and BIZ ms played their second
game in the league at Forest City rink last evening.
A good audience was present. The Forest Citys
won the first goal in one hours time Though the
tual playing time WAS about thirty minutes), Win
ship securing the goal. The second goal was won
by Davis, for the Bijpus, in eight minutes. The
play for the third goal was sharp. At the end OF
five minutes play the jous claimed the goal, but
their claim not allowed by the referee and the
Bilious took exceptions to the decslon and left the
floor.
NOTES.
The Forest Ctys 60 to Bath tonight to play an ex-
hibition game with the Greeks. he Greeks play
them at Forest City rink next Tuesday evening.
The league has been given up owing to the sickness
of Guthrie and the objections of the Greeks to play
ing four games week.
The Greenwoods and Lewistons play at the Cars
den next Tuesday evening
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
MUSIC AND DRAMA
LIGHTS o. LONDON.


There was good audience in attendance at Port.
land Theatre last night, and the drama received
better Interpretation than the evening previ.
Gus: Miss Fannie Rouse, Mrs. Jarvis is the star
OF the piece, although the acting Of all the charac
tiers is. generally speaking very good The last per-
Torrance will be gwen tonight.
NOTES.
In Boston the Bijou is the only theatre which will
present no new bill next week. Mr.. A. G. Gunter's
rattling comedyof sd. A. NJ" remaining as the at
traction at that house week longer. At the
other houses the pieces produced will be entirely
new to Boston, and include one work, "Zanits"
which has never been played on any stage, and one,
"Nunky," which Will be produced in Boston for the
first time in America. 'Zanita' is Mr.. Dexter
Smiths spectacular play which is be produced in
magnificent style at the Boston Theatre on Tuesday
evening. "NnDky," an adaptation from the Geri
man, will be presented on Monday evening at the
Boston Museum: On Monday evening also there
will be produced at the Park Theatre the latest
Union Square success, "Queena," and at the Globe
Theatre Miss Minnie Madden will appear in q
comedy entitled Caprice"
Frank Curtis has disposed of his interest n the
Third Avenue Theatre, New York,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
Excursions 10 the Aroostook.

Monday the first excursion over the Maine
Central to the Aroostook will take place, and
If the delightful weather of yesterday is ex-
perienced, the excursionists will have a glori-
GUS time The tickets are good for return
uLtil Sept. Goth. The special train from
Vancsboro TO Presque Isle will leave Vance,
Boro on tue arrival OF the evening train from
Bangor Monday night. The Episcopal Board
Of Missions will meet at Presque Isle Tuesday.
The tickets are placed at very low figure.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13

MIR. W. W. Rowell, OF the Advertiser, and
Miss Florence M. johnson, daughter of Simon
johnson, Eco. ,of Hallowell, were married in the
Baptist church, Hallowell, Thursday evening,
by Rev. Mr.. NeWcomb. The floral decorations
were very handsome. After the ceremony
there was delightful reception at the brides
fathers and the happy couple arrived in Port
land the same evening. In the language of
the Advertiser, MAY they live long and pros
PER-, as Rip used 10 say
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Continued from Firut Para

alton of the spots of historical interest was
made.
The emearkation was again long process,
the perth wind tossing the small boats about
In . somewhat lively manner Col. Adams
and other gentlemen improved the time to
catch string of fish and were quite successful.
The Cadet started on her return at4.15.
A meeting of the Society was held on the
return, Mr.. Baxter acting as chairman, Presi-
dent Bradbury having returned by land to
catch the Augusta train. A committee was
appointed to prepare resolutions on the death
Of Prof. Packard, to be presented at the next
meeting President Bradbury, Hon. W. g.
Barrows and DR.. W, B. Lapham were ap-
pointed.
A vote Of thanks, proposed by Mr.. HAYDEN,
was given to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh j Chisholm
for their kind reception and attention to the
party at the Island. The boat arrived b lck to
the CITY at 81 80 %, m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
Girls Indu.lriaI school.

Alta meeting of the directors of the Girls
Industrial School, held Wednesday, it was
voted to Immediately issue proposals for plans
for the exterior walls and roof of the new
school building. The foundations have been
begun. the new building will resemble the
old one in style but be much better one. II
will be two stored with Mansard roof. There
are 45 pupils in the school, and many applica-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13

The monster exclusion to the White Noun
tains promises to be the largest general excur-
sion ever concentrated in that locality. The
magnificent band tournament at North Con-
way, under the direction of d. w. Reeves, the
celebrated bsndmaster of Providence, b. l.,
whose American Brass Brand will be present,
with their chief soloists. and give concerts,
will draw thousands of visitors. On the even
ing of the 10th Moat Mountain will be illumin.
ated. Tickets, at greatly reduced rates, will
be offered over the Ogdensburg, Maine Gem
trail, Boston and Maine, Eastern and Knox
and L lincoln, for all towns on the 10 h, 10Th
and I'D. good for return passage until Sep
TENDER 9th.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
The Missing Biddefsrd Ticket Agent
Found

The ticket agent of the Boston and Maine
station in Biddeford, who left there Tuesday
afternoon, has turned up all fafe at his moth
er's residence in Wendell, Mass. He came to
this city and then left for Boston by the night
boat: he then took the train from Boston for
Fltchburg from which place he walked to his
mothers house, distance OF six miles. He is
In very weak condition, but is perfectly
clear in mind and with rest will probably re-
cover his health in a short time. His brother
arrived in Biddeford yesterday with the news,
Mr.. Richardson's many friends will be pleased
TO hear of his safety
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
Us Di.tric, Court.

FRIDAY-Jo' eph Pushard, lib, VS.. John A. Rose
Libel alleges that Rose, master of the barque :. E.
Spring, shipped Eugene E. Pusbard, son of the H.
bellant. MINOR without the consent of the libel
liant, and transpo ted said Eugene out OF this
State. thereby deprivng him of his said cons ser
vices and the comfort of his society and of any
tetnai care. And that lbelant, notwithstanding
diigent search and enquiry has been unable to ss-
certain the whereabouts of his said son, to the
damage of libellant in tie sum of $1,000.
ADswe': Denies minority requires proof of rela-
tonship and age, and alleges unlawful cesertion BY
Eugene Pusbard at Buenos Ayres.
Libel dismissed without costs.
John II. Fogg for hbellant.
Wilhnr for
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Accidcm g.

Last Tuesday Mr.. Eli Bolton of Knightville
received severe injury to the palm of his left
hand, necesstaIing several stitches, but he has
succeeded in keepinR at work ell the time
Capt. VIM. Doull, whose eyesight was
threatened and who went to the Maine Gener-
al Hospital for treatment, has arrived home,
saved.
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Capt. Edward MERRILL

Capt. Edward Merrill. who died in New
Bedford Thursday at the age OF 81, was ma
tive OF Durham, Me. His father was farmer.
mechanic and Revolutionary soldier, and his
mother belonged to the talented Cushing fam
lily of Salisbury, Mass In youth, he was too
impatient Of continuous labor and Restraint to
acquire thorough education, but he became a
self-taught man of vigorous business ability.
he was for quite number OF years a very sue
cessful whaling master. He kept store in
Portland short time. He had the ship Con.
dor bulit at Freeport and sailed in her, and
then had the Emily Moran built at Freeport.
Going to New Bedford in her with his family.
the pilot ran her on the Bishop and Clerks, off
HyaDnis, in heavy gale, August 4. 1882. and
all were on the wreck, with the sea breaking
over them, for thirty hours before the storm
moderated so that any one dared to go to their
assistance. Subsequently the top of the ship
came of uniDjured, and he had her towed to
New Bedford and turned bottom up, and a new
bottom was built on her. She was q good YES
sci and was in the whale fishery till 1876 Capt.
Merrill gave up whaling and went into the oil
manufacturing business in 1887. Capt Mer.
rlll, bad considerable talent for natural sci
ence, and was proficient in chemistry and
horticulture. He made valuable improve
ment IN by drostatic presses which was paten-
ted For the past twenty years he had owned
NEST OF the islaud of Nashawena, and has been
warm disciple of Izaak Walton; and he has
gratited his artistic tastes by painting in OIL
Capt. Merrill was well known as Democratic
politician. He had no offics except a term of
One year in the Common Council at New
Bedford. All his children, five sons and q
daughter survive him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13

The Portland High School Cadets held their
annual election at the company's armory last
evening, and the following officers were
chosen:
President-Albro e. Chase.
SecretsrY-O. E. Jose.
Tressarer-Aibro e Chase.
Captsin-Herbert W. Sears.
LIST Lieutenant-Gsorge M. Blake.
I'd Leutensnt-Hsrry s. higgins.
QuarSermaster-C. r. Phinney.
Armorer-Chas. Hutchinson.
Executive Committee-Capt. Sears, Lieuts.
Blake and Higgins, Sergt. G. r. Phinney,
Corpl. B. r. Farnsworth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13

Judge Gould of the Municipal Court, Port
land, will appear before Judge Hamilton next
week in the Municipal Court at Biddeford to
act as counsel for the defense in a liouor case,
George Clifford of Cornish will appear for the
State. The charge is against Cornish inan
for having sold liquor ON Sunday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
Municipal COurt.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
FRIDAY-Patrick Busby, intoxication: fined So
and cost.
Thomas Crosby, search and seizure; fined 500
and cost. Appealed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-13
The Irish American Blaine and Logan
Club.

At the reorganization of the Irish.American
Blaine and Logan Club held at their rooms
No. 257 Middle street, the following officers
were elected:
Presdent-Thoma Cooney.
Vice Observation-Disclosures F.O'Donnell,
LIST; Michael II. Murphy, 3D. John B. sBoyd,
3D.; Patrick McGoldrick, 4th; Thomas Kane,
9th.
Recording Secretary-John A. Walsh.
The club now numbers 121 members and
expects soon to have 100 members on its roll.