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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-05
Pumping Record for May.

Chief Engineer Coyle of the water
department submits the following report
of the work OF the city pumps last month:
RAISED TO COOL SPRING.
Pump. Days. Hours. Strokes. Gallons
Worthiugton..2 2T 4S6 S6t,2Jl llB, MD, 800
Turbine ........3O 7l2 75,43g 1921 ,l8i
l4g ,5l4
Amount raised May, 1885,. l3i2,7,57O
Increase over 1888 1876, ,9ii
RAISED TO RODNEY STREET.
Knowles. 1897 476,S7l 2O,U2StS
Worthhgtonl 8 3l,524 45U, 81
2O,47S IA
Amount raised MAY, 1888. ........... l7,2S S75
Increase over 1883 s3............. 3269, $50
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-05
He VIII show Them to You.

Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters. Ask
YOUR druggist about them. Latest improve
ments. Prompt. 25c.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-05

PhtlndeIphia Markets.
Associated Press Dispatch.by special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA, June 4.--Flour, quiet and
steady superfne, t2.50a3,00; extra, $3.00a3 50;
Pennsylvania family, A60aL75; Ohio aud In
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-05

ADJUURNs TILL kVENING.
Mr.. Stebbins of Arizona, presented reso-
luton to the effect that appointments Of
territorial officers by the President OF the
United States should be from actual resi-
dents Of such territories. Referred to COM
mittee on resolutions.
A delegate from California presented a
resolution to the effect that the commissioner
of agriculture be made cabinet officer. Re-
ferred to committe on resolutions. woman
suffrage resolution was presented and re-
ferred to the committee on resolutions. The
convention adjourned at 1920 p. M, to Z
o'clock.
MISSOURI, MICHIGAN AND GENERAL SHERMAN.
CHICAGO, June AT late hour last
night after considerable earnest talk among
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-05

asking the while: "What do you think
of thatf Eh. my boy. what DO you
think OF thatS" Well, think a great
deal of it, and 80 does Wisconsin, a ma.
Jority Of whose delegates are anxious to
make themselves and their state con-
spiouous by starting boom for the
winning candidate, as they did four years
ago. 1t will be remem bered that the
deadlock was broken on the thirty foui tn
ballot in 1880 by the Wisconsin delegs
tion throwing 10 OF her 20 votes for Gar
field, and that the break resulted in his
nomination on the next ballot.
THE ooLoRED BROTHER IN THE BREAKFAST
ROOM.
The breakfast rooms were packed with
policemen and dirty walters, and it waa
a great relief when about 1880 the city
turned en- masse toward convention hall.
The colored brother business Ia q nui
sance. 1t reads we'll in books and papers
and sounds well in Beeoher's sermons, but
when you encounter six feet of II on both
sides OF your breakfast table and sooret
1t press in the crowds and grow offensive
in multitudes, ordinary human nature
rebels.
SKETCH OF THE CHAIRMAN.
Mr.. John R. Lynch is from Natohez
Miss, and was born in Concordia parish
La, September 10th, 1847. He Learned
to read and write at a night school ii
Natehez, and afterward devoted muof
time to study. After the war hs was I
photographer in Nstchez until 1859, wher
General BENZ amin +. Buffers son.in-law
General Adelbert Amss, then the governor
of Mississippi, appointed Mr.. Lynch ,
justice of the peace for Adams county
| whence he was elected to the state legis
lature In 1859 and 1871, He was duripi
his last term speaker Of the house, ant
was subsequently elected to the Forty
third and rty-fourth Congresses. Mr.
Lynch was said to have been elected
from the celebrated "Shoestring" distrlo
to the Forty fifth Congress, but the sea
WAS given to General James R. Chalmers
although the oolored majority in that dis
trict WAS 1900. Mr.. Lynch, however
defeated General Chalmers for election t
the Forty seventh Congress by = mAjorit
Of 10000 of the votes polled, though thi
by the number returned WAS reduced
668. He is a man Of pleasing address
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
lScientUfc american.


Among the receat discoveries in science and
chemistry, none Is more important than the
uses to which common ammonia can be- proper-
ly put as leayening agent, and which in
dicate that this familiar salt is hereafter to
perform an active part in the preparation Of
our daily food
The Carbonate of ammonia is an exceedingly
volatile substance Place o small portion of 1t
upon knifs snd hold over fame, and il will
almost Immediately bs entirely developed
into gas and pass eff into the cir. The gas
thus formed is simple composition of nitrogen
and hydrogen. No residue is left from the
ammonia. This gives it its superiority rs a
leavening power over soda and cream of tartar
used alone, and has induced its uses as a sup
plement to these articles. A small quantity of
ammonia in the dough is effective in nrodu.
cling bread that will be lighter, sweeter. and
more wholesome than that risen by apy other
leavoning sgent. When it is acted upon by
the heat of baking the leavening gas that
raises the dough is liberated. La this act il
uses itself ny, as it were; the ammonia is en-
tirely diffused, leaving no trace or residuum
whatever The light, fluffy, flaky appearance,
so desirable in biscuits, etc., and so sought
after By professional cooks. is said to be inn
parted to them only by the use of this agent.
The bakers and baking powder manufacturers
producing the finest goods have been quick to
avail themselves of this useful discovery, and
the handsomest and best bread and cake are
now largely risen by the aid of ammonia, COM
bined, of course. with other esyening
material
Ammonia is one of ths best known products
OF the laboratory II, as seems to be justly
claimed for 1t, the application of its properties
to the purposes OF cooking results in giving us
lighter and more wholesome bread, biscuit and
cake, it will prove boon to dyspeptic human
ity, and will speedily force itself into general
use in tbs new field to which science has as
signed it,
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
ON THE ROLLERS.
PoLo AT BIDDEFoRD.


The first game in the Maine State league was
played last night at Biddeford between the home
team and the w. 81. T.'s and was very unsatisfac-
tory one throughout. In the first place boy was
put on to referee, who, although he meant right.
did not it was evident understand the position an
got too easily confused. The first goal was won
fairly by the Biddefords and the second by the w
II. T.'s, the third by the Biddefords and then the
disputes began. In the fourth inning ball was
knocked over the w. a. IT'S goal and struck the
gallery, when the Biddefords claimed goal which
the referee was disposed to allow. The audience.
however protested, and after much delay the hall
was spotted After hard playing and rough work
the W. II. T.'s won the fourth goal. Some of the
W. H. T.s then demanded a change in referee, and
called upon Mr.. Whittier of Portland, who was
present to referee. He declined and after mora
delay time was called for the fifth inning and play
was started. The ball was driven close TO the w
IL. It's goal, and one of the Biddefords claimed a
goal aud deliberately picked up the ball. although
however. when he was told by the Biddeford man
that it was goal. blew the whistle and declared
goal. The audience however demanded fair play
and the ball was spotted after much discussion
Meanwhile the Lewiston team had left the floor and
would not play unless the referee was changed
After much talk this was consented to by the ma
jority of the Biddefords, and Mr.. Bert G. Whittier
OF this city was selected and consented to serve it
was satisfactory to every man. One of the Bidde-
I0rds MOVE YER oDlected on the grounds that Mr..
Whittier was an intimate friend of MIR. Thomas and
might favor the Lewiston team. Mr.. Whittier then
refused to referee under any circumstances and ad-
vsed for the interest of the league that the last in
ming should be played out under the old referee
which at last was done and he goal was awarded to
the Biddeiords, although the W. H. T.s protested
it and the game also 1t is said the Biddefords may
withdraw from the league.
NOTES.
The Granite Citys and Alamedas play the second
game in the Maine league at the Capital rink in Au-
gusca tonight.
new polo club has been organized at Augusta
composed of the best players of all the clubs in that
city.
Tomorrow night the Portlands and Deerings will
meet for the first time in the league.
The National polo club claim the games that were
to be played with the ExceFiors Friday ana satur-
day, as the latter club did appear. They claim
three straight goals tor each game.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA,
PEOPLES THEATRE,


The new people at this house have "caught "a
and give a most enjoyable entertainme''. Inc
olIo is first rate and the farce of '.F-mlly Jars'
well played. The house should be 'roWoed ali the
week.
TRIP TO NF-AlCo.
The lecture to be det.ered under the auspices of
the Young Menu Christian Association at City
Hall. "Wednesday evening, will prove one of the
most Attractive entertainments of the season. Mr.
OhO. contributed series of letters Mexico to the
Boston Herald that was full of life, and colored
with an artists eye. The country is now the grand
excursion grounds for Americans and everything
relating to il is full of interest. The lectures will
be beautifully illustrated by the stereopticon. The
reserved seats are on sale at Stockbridges.
NOTES.
Emma Abbott, in opening the new Opera House
at Washington drew immense audiences.
The Hanlons have engaged several American
members of their company to play with them in
Paris.
'La Charbonniere" !" the new French drama pro-
duced by Brooks y Dickson, is an UDmistakable
popular success. Mrs. d. P. Bowers acting is
highly praised.
A prominent manager has offered to take out
Louis James star in the legitimate next season.
1t speaks well for the intelligence OF the public
that Ristori the Incompatible, is drawing crowded
houses wherever she appears Her return Is all the
more welcome at time when the stage is overbur-
dened with the aippant frivolous and meretricious.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
BUSINESS CHANCES.

kf@kS - A Eat great bargain; 500 buys
the stock and failures Of lst class cash provis-
ion store doing splendid business very low rent;
years established; bonanza for somebody. w r.
CARRUrh EHS. "a fremont Row, Boston, nov27-1
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02


It was quite warm and pleasant vestardav.
The mercury indicated $50 at sunrise, 4SO at
noon. 40' at sunset; wind variable.
Lieut.. Alice, of Boston, rather good-look-
ing young woman, has joined the Salvation
Army. She is good speaker.
The usual gospel temperance meeting will be
held at the Gospel Mission this evening at
7.30 o'clock. All are welcome.
Mr.. John Bulfnch of Waldoboro, aged 92.
u not the Oldest lawyer in the State. Mr..
John Mussey of Portland is "a years old.
The annual meeting of the Portland, Bangor,
Mt. Desert & Machias Steamboat Company
advertised to be held to-day, will be adjourned
to December oath.
DR.. james A. Spalding will illustrate the
power OF accommodation in the eye to-day, to
the class of Physiology at the High School, by
means OF Photographic Camera
The widow of Mr.. VolneY Barker received
from MIR. A. NJ Austin, Portland agent of the
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
$2,Ol559.
Mr.. James Davis Of Deering is not the James
Davis put before the Municipal Court for
drunkenness. The Deerirg Davis is not that
kind of man.
We have received from the press of Stephen
Berry the proceedings of the thirty-third an
n sal conolave of the Grand Commandery OF
MaiAe. 1t is well printed and attractive
pamphlet.
Advertisements appropriately coming under
the classification heads, WANTS, HELP WANT
ED, SITUATIONS WANTED, For SALE, To LET.
BOARD and Rooms aud LOST AND FOUND, not
exceeding forty words, will be inserted in the
Daily PRESS one week for twenty-five cents, if
paid In advance. When payment is not made
In advance, regular rates will be charged. The
large circlation of the PRESS makes it the best
medium for these advertisements.
The State of Maine was successfully
launched Saturday forenoon from the railway
ct Bath, and was towed to the Goss Iron
Works in that city, where the boilers will be
put in, engines repaired, and the carpenter
work will be finished. The hull of the steamer
has been thoroughly repaired. Upwards of 10
thousand new white oak planking has been
put in; entire new floor timbers, keelsons and
ceiling. The State of Maine will be ready for
SEA next Spring.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
Ne Hs syO 0ut.

Last evening young man on his way home
to New Brunswick was at the Maine Central
depot waiting for the Pullman tram, and was
accosted by well-appearing stranger who said
he also was going to the Provinces. In con-
versation the latter stated that he had an en-
CINE on car down the yard he was taking
home with him. Shortly another stranger
came along who was q ''partoer" of No. 2, and
he wanted to raise $40 to make up required
sum to pay for the engine. OF course No. 2
hadn't that amount, but by showing check
for $50 on New Brunswick bank, which he
offered as security, obtained the money from
the young man. After talking few mo-
ments the two strangers went to the baggage
room, for their checks,-and disappeared.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
Obstruclinx The mniI..

David Peterson and Stephen A. Latham
were brought before United States Commits.
sioner Rand, yesterday morning, on . charge
OF obstructing the mails. According to tho
complaint Mr.. Glendenning, postmaster at
Loag Island, was proceeding to the boat with
tbs mails from the Custom House, when he
was assaulted by Peterson and Latham. Glen
denning says the men assaulted him because
they accused him of complaining against them
as violators of the law prohibiting the catching
of lobsters in close time. The defendants
waived examination and were ordered to rec
nize in $500 each before the Circuit Court.
MIR. W. Fl. Looney appeared for the defend
onfo
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
Returns of Corporations.

Under the provisions of the statutes of the
State of Maine, all corporations that have
ceased to transact business can be relieved
from making the returns required by Law upon
application to the Attorney General Of Maine.
Unless corporations are relieved under the
statutes, penalty of FIVE hundred dollars at
taches for neglect to file the required returns
on or before the 9Th of December. In view of
the action taken By some private parties to re-
cover penalties for noncompliance with the
laws, 1t will be well for corporations and espec-
tally the treasurers thereof, to sec that the re-
turns are made, or that the company is reliev-
ed from making them.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02

News was received in this city yesterday of
the death from heart disease of Capt. Joseph
Blanchsrd, an old retired shipmaster, former
ly sailing from this port. Capt. Blanchard re-
sided in Cumberland, and was 81 years of age.
He was in his usual health apparently in the
morning, and eat a hearty breakfast. He then
went out to help get in some apples, and sud
denly fell, expiring Immediately. He leaves
married son, a married daughter aud two un-
married daughters. He was one of the most
respected citizens OF Cumberland,
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02

The schooner Dresdnaught, Captain Cobb of
Portland, left this port on the 18th of Novem-
Dor for st. Augustine, Florida, bearing car
20 Of produce from Berry Brothers of this city
On the 28th the vessel encountered tremen-
dous gale, during which she sustained DANA
Kes Of such nature as to necessitate the assist
ance Of tow boat. The tug Italian took the
vessel in charge and towed her to Wilmington,
n. c., where it was found that the cargo also
had been considerably damaged by water.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02

Steamer Sandman, Capt Smith, Of the Al
Ian line, arrived from Liverpool at o'clock
yesterday morning. She brought cabin, in
termediate and 65 steerage passengers, most Of
them being Engishmen going to Canada.
There were few Scotch, Irish, Danes, Swedes
and Germans, bound West. Among the Port
land merchandise was consignment OF
oranges and grapes to L. S. Bean. The steamer
had q very deliRhtful passage.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
Epiacopal Board Of missions.

sions will be held in Saco today and tomorrow.
The public services will be as follows: To-
day at 7.45 p. NJ, service in Trinity church
with an essay by Rev. L. W. Richardson OF
Waterville. Wednesday at a. M, the holy
communion will be administered and an ad-
dress made by Bishop Nicely. "Wednesday eve
ming, at 745 o'clock, there will be q missiona.
nv service in Christ church On Bacon street, at
which several Of the clergy will make addresses:
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
HON. Lnmea @. RIaine in Por,Iaud,

Hon. James G. Blaine passed through this
city yesterday neon en- route for W ashington.
Mr.. Blaine came from Augusta on the regular
noon passenger train of the Maine Central aud
during the few moments before connection
with the Eastern train for Boston walked up
and down the platform in company with Gov.
Robie, Collector Dow and Postmaster Barker.
Several citizens who happened about the depot
Mt the time paid their respects to Mr.. Blaine
~ would have many others had it been
generally known that he intended to pass
through the city yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
Portland Business CoIlexe,

The Portland Business College conducted by
Mr.. L. A. Gray, A. NJ, principal, is one Of the
best institutions of the kind in New England.
1t ia the Oldest business college in Maine and
has always been patronized By our best citi
zens. A discount of 20 per cent has lately
been made on tuition rates and students should
apply at or CO to the prir cpal.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
Y.M, G. A. DTou,bIy neetiur,

At the regular monthly meeting of the
Young Mems Christian Association held last
evening, the names of forty persons were
presented and elected as members. The fol-
lowing were chosen as board of trustees: A.
G. Dewey, five years; Fl. j. Libby, three years.
VIM. e. Gould, three years; Fl. M. Hart, two
years: B, f Kinds, two years.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02

AT Up. m. to-day #. o. Bailey & Co. will
sell on the premises several pieces of real
estate belonging to the late Asa Hanson; for
full particulars see advertisement in Daily
PRRss Nov 1st, 9Th and 10Th, or Locke s.
Locke, attorneys.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02

The case Of MIR. johnson, the Limestone
postmaster, who evaded trial before the O. s.
Commissioner by skipping his bail" does not
some before the Commissioner again. He will
either be indicted by the grand jury or an &C.
tion Of debt will be brought against his bonds
man.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
The Checker Match.

A large attendance marked the opening OF
the checker match at 559a Congress street yes
terday between H. 2. Wright and M. ".
Walker. The games were very interesting
and the score stood as follows:
Afternoon. Evening.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
WANTED.


4 70 q 1wcLOWE ERS, Ferns, Smilax Sc. for Funerals
- MgIuulnss and Parties. Funeral Drsi.us !,
st spnrt ry Flowers preserved. Parties suoplIed
eisss and 1oelce. All work warranted TO be rst
SSSs Sa..,s. Snu a. low prices. q. "A. BENNETT,
sA0S' SHeet' no3d1m
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02

STRANGERS and citizens of Portland can now
60 to the Merchants Exchange Hotel and get
one Of the best Of dinners for so cents.
de2eod3L" GEO. e. WATSON, uroprietor.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02


AT the meeting of teachers, held last eve
ming, very able and interesting lecture was
given by DR.. j. A. Spalding, who took for his
subject the physiology of hand writing. Re
claimed that it was not exactly lecture upon
the eye, but was 80 intimately connected with
the eye and in fact with the rest of the body
that he should have occasion to make frequent
use of the term "eye." He first gave an
account of some interesting experiments per-
formed by the leading occulists and surgeons
Of Austria and Germany In regard to the diff
ferent positions taken by children in writing
when left by themselves. he showed that the
base line of the eyes should be parallel with
the edge of the desk if the scholar employed
the up and down stroke. Should the scholar
make use of the slsnting stroke the book must
ba placed on the desk at an angle of 30e or 400
with it's edge. In either case he maintained
that the base line drawn from eye to eye must
be at an angle of 800 with the stroke, whether
vertical slanting. He then showed tho
proper position at the desk. The desk should
slant at an angle of 100. The pupil should sit
from three to four inches from the edge of the
desk, and the chair should be such as TO en-
able him to rest his feet upon the floor. Be-
side the Importance OF these things he said
there was one thing far more important, and
that was that vertical line drawn from the
edge of the desk should always strike the front
of the chair Scholars should always sit with
tner books directly in front of them since it
will not strain the muscles of the eye so much,
and the light should always ceme from the
side, not from the front. He did not claim
that his theory as to position had been
thoroughly proven, but believed it to be COR
rect
At the next monthly meeting the subject of
arithmetic will be discussed.
The following statistics were read by the
Secretary:
Whole number admitted for the year
Grammar schools ................... l36l
PRIMARY SCHOOLS o5Io
ro.1 EeEo
Average belonging for the month
High school. .....'....'''''.'' ool
Grammar Schools. lZlz
Primary Schools. os...,............,,.... .......34oO
IOtals '..'''.'.soOoo
Average number attending for the month
High School. SoO
Grammar Schools. 1z1S
Primary Schools.
IoIal. ........s''ss.'..'''''' ..''-.''''@0o'
The average attendance for this month has
| been 260 more than for the corresponding
month last year.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
CITY AND WCINITY.
NEW ADvERrssEmENTs TO-DAY.

n
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Annual Fair-Congress Square Union.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Casco Clothing Co.
Bankrupt Stock-Rines Brothers,
Owen, Moore & Co.
The Stockbridge Souvenir Entertainments
For Sale-Summer Residence.
Holiday Goods-Loring, Short & Harmon,
Portland Art League.
Wanted-Furnished House.
Pungs for Sale.
Wanted Il. w. Talbot.
Kendall Whitney-Baskets
For Sae-Half Interest
Portland Business College,
Notice is Hereby Given-2,
Wanted-Parlor Maid
Remember Where Am-Arad Evans.
Buy the Special Eight Page No.-Evenine Express
Wanted-Boy.
M. G NJ Association.
For Sale-Incubator and Hen House.
Wanted-Holse.
AUCTION SALES.
For Sale-Real Estate.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Strangers and Citizens of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
FOr SaIe.

TEIHE McGlinchy Brewery lot with buildings
l. thereon, situated on Fore street, opposite the
Portland Company's Works, with a frontage on
Fore St. of l52 feet, and extending back about SO
feet and containing 1862 square feet of land
The lot of land and buildings ami its location, it
ing purposes.
Also for sale, a Steam Boiler. Engine, Shaftfng
and Pulleys, large copper boiler and tanks, and q
large copper refrigerator ard grain elevator.
oct2S dtf
The Portland daily press., 1884-12-02
LOST AND FOUND.

Brief advertisements are inserted under
this head one week for 2J cenis, paid ia
advance.
DICAED UP ADRaFT-One seine boat;
< owner can have the same by proving property
and paying charges. Inquire OF j. II. BLAKE.
WidgeTy's wharf. deel 1
MOUND A sample swinging door hinge; owner
Il can have same by proving properly and pav-
ing charges. Call on II. e. THORNDiKE. hack
man, Grand Trunk Depot. noy27-f
GTRAYED OR sTOLEN-About tho fret
~ OF October, white bull dog. side Of his head
tion to the finder and questions asked by return.
ing the same to the PRESS OFFICE. nov2s-l