davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-08
THR CUsToMs MArrEns.

THE foREIGN-BoRN PRINCE MUST ao
BERLIN, July 7-The contest of the
Duke OF Cumberland for the throne of
Of the Duchy OF Bismarck, In which
three members OF the German Federal
council voted In favor of his claim.
has 80 alarmed Prince Bismarck that
the chancelior is preparing bill which
VIII provide. for the exclusion of
ioreign-porn heirs to the right Of sue.
cession to q German throne.
BISMARCK GOES TO BERLIN,
Berlin. '"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-08
The PInta at sitka

WASHINGTON, July 7.-Lieutonsnt
Commander Nichols, commanding the
Pinta, has reported to the Navy De-
partment the arrival Of that vessel at
Sitka, on June2.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-08
Ireland.

THE PRESS AND THE NEW DEPARTURE.
DUBLIN, July THE Irish Times
expresses itself as highly satisfied
with the policy OF the Earl OF Csrnari-
van, lord lieuten ant, as indicated in
isspeeches in the House of Lords
last evening. The Freeman's journal
says the Conservative programme, as
far a. 1t goes, is satisfactory at first
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-08
Afghanistan.

IHs AAEEB GETTING INDEPENDENT.
LONDON. July The Standard
prints the following advices from a
rehapie source in India in regard to
recent acts in connection with
the Afghan frontier trouble. The
Standards correspondent asserts
that the Ameer OF Afghanistan attach.
es lttle value TO the friendship of
either England or Russia. The Ameer
considers Lord Dufferin stinQy, ia
mad expected from the Enpliab
representatives much larger subsidies
Oh money and arms than those
which have been given him. The oorS
respondent says the Ameer In GIVING
arms and food TO his subjects first % exs
acts the condition that thew
, Wiil hight, If called, either
fllgrlms from Afghan Turkistan
report that feeling,of extreme dissaf-
isiaction against the Ameer,s rnIa
exists among the officials. He declares
that these officials are ready and will
ing 10 join Russia or Istak Kahn. n
Is also reported that the governor Of
afghan Iurkistan has opened direct
negotiations with Russia and IL is as-
serted that in this course he had the
permission OF the Ameer, but this ia
doubted. Large bodies Of Russian
troops are moving toward Merry and
MaimenR. a"u
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-08
Egypt.

GENERAL woLsELEY SAILS.
ALEXANDRIA, July 7.-General Lord
Wolseley sailed to-day for England.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-08
Canada.
LOUIS R:EL's CASE STARTED.

LOUIS R.EEs CASH STARTED.
REGINA, Northwest Territory, July
Louis Riel was formally handed
over by the military authorities last
evening stipendiary Magistrate
Richardson read the indictment. con-
sisting OF six counts, to Riel, who WAS
remanded till the Goth instant for trial.
Sniy an escort OF officials and counsel
ios Inc crown were present. Riel
roosa aooKoa hesithy and quite self-pos.
THR CUSTOMS MATTERS.
MONTREAL, July IA public meat.
ing will be called this evening To dia-
cnss the recent circular of Secretarv
Manning to collectors OF customs A.
marine ports In reference to the dn.
TIES on goods passing between Amer
lean ports and through Canada.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-08

OBJECT the exposure OF the
growth OF the trade in young girls for
sa,,a Immoral purposes. The greatest SEN
oatio oa.ion mas pee Deen caused by these publi-
H;a..ons. 10 Inc st. James Gazette,
~ ah arucle to-day, stigmatizes them
issued from public press or seen in 0 a
publio print. The book stalls CON-
trolled by the firm, OF which the Rioht
hon. William Henry Smith, seoretsrv
Ior war, Is the head, refuse Ia seIl
either yesterdays or to.day's issua nf
the Pail Mall Gazette, on account of
she lndecency OF these articles. The
ssreet sales OF the paper Containing
tne story, however, are enormous. and
copies OF Doth days editions command
q premium. o ~ anu
me matter will be brought up in the
house OF Commons this eyeninr whan
Right Hon. George Augustus BentincE
WIN ask Sir Richard Asheton Cross
tne home secretary, whether means
eHlst py which to criminally prosecute
ticles. " WIG ar
~, NOT REAssURINa.
Inc policy of the new government 40
outlined by the MARQUIS OF Salishnrv
IN the House of Lords Yesterday. "a
NOT regarded in France or Germany as
aItogetner reassuring, and his state
nlent mas had the effect of causing a
to-day. "' Gnu Det'ih
LHE pARNELLITEs.
Al Inc House of Commons last night
IN tne Bradlaugh division, the Par.
ne'ilVes supported the government.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-08
Peraia.

~ "Up'IHN MILITARY M0VE-
MENTs.
TRHERAN, July THE Persians
complain OF continual Russian viola
tions Of Persian territory and meddling
with Persian affairs. Ten thousand
Russians are massed at Askabad, A
detachment leaves daily for Ssrskhs
and Is replaced by fresh troops from
the Caspian. The movement creates
the impression that war Is meant,
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14

ENOH 50 gE-Desirabe building lots on the
a. corner of Danforth and Bracket streets; 2 lots
on Danforih St., corner of Clark street; 2 lots on
Gray St., near Clark; one lot corner Gray and Clark
street. Apply to j. ID. DEXTER, No. $50 Congress
street. 81
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
Brief Jossiaxs.

It was spring like and warm yesterday Morn
ing, tut cold strong southwest wind sprang
NJ at noon. The mercury indicated 500 at a.
m, 6Ge at noon, 100 at sunset.
The telephone company will string new
copper wire between Portland and Augusta.
The old smoke stack has been removed from
the steamer Cleopatra and a new one is TO be
made.
The youths gospel temperance meeting will
BE- held at the Mission this evening at 745
O'Clock. All are invited
The hose carriage of Falmouth No. was
called to o small fire at Abel Fl. Sawyer's,
corner of Grey and State streets, yesterday.
The IRE caught from the furnace. The dam.
sgs was very slight.
On Thursday ascension Day. services will
be held ct st. Luke's Cathedral. Early cele-
braticn OF Holy Communion will take place at
Z o'clock, and at II q. m. full services and con-
frmation by the Bishop.
Alter May 1874 the International Line Of
steamers win leave Portland for Eastport and
st. John at 8 p. IN. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays. The Cumberland and State of Maine
viii command great business.
Capt. William Flowers and Charles Staples
JF., the State steamboat inspectors, went to
Moosehesd Lake Tuesday and tested the boiler
OF the steamer Gov. Coburn. 1t is thought
that the ice will surely leave the Lake by the
frat OF next week. The trouting parties
that have been formed in this city are ready to
leave for the lake at days notice.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
Gid City Governments.

W. D. =" furnishes this weeks Transcript
with an interesting article on the first city
election held in Portland, aud In the article he
says: "Oi all the men who composed the city
governments from 1882 to 1886, including may
ore, aldermen, counclmen, clerks, assessors
AID other subordinate officers, our esteemed
fellow citizsn John T. Walton is the only sur
vivor; Chas. e. Barrett and Thomas Cum
nings being the only survivors of 1898 80;
L. q. Rsrsey and @. e, Barrett of 1910, and
w. d. Little of 1871. The salaries OF mayor
and all the subordinate officers were kept down
to very low figure; mayor, 5000; assessors,
S125; and there being no police except city
marshal and few constables, and only an Or
binary fire department, the State and county
taxes being comparatively moderate, our c ty
taxes were not increased materially by the
change"
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14

The PRES has already mentioned that Mr..
r. o, Conant 10 to build a new brick building
on Fore street, extending back to the passage
way in the rear of his store on Commercial
street. In addition to this building, Mr..
C0nant has decided to erect brick structure
three stories in height above the basement, g.
by 1oS feet, and fronting on Plum. This
will make, with the building as originally
planned, one large brick block. Mr.. Conant
will use part Of the structure in connection
with his business, and the remainder is to be
occupied by Francis Widber as a mandatory
Of extension tables. Mr.. Widber proposes to
put In large furnaces and boilers to supply
heat and motive power to the surrounding
square, including large blocks on Commercial
and ether streets. Mr.. league has already
commenced driving the piling for the new
block and the old wooden buildings upon a
part OF the lot will soon be removed. Green
g Jordan will do the mason work, and Spencer
Rogers the carpentry.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
DEATHS.

In this city, May ID, Nellie G. Alexander, aged
81 years 10 months. Boston papers COPY.
Notice of funeral nereafter.l
In Deering. May ID. Helen 9. Woodbury., young
est child of Ira T. and Minnie r. Woodbury. aged
10 months 10 days.
Funeral on Saturday afternoon. Burial private.
In stroudwater. May IL, Isaac Libby, aged 81
years months
O'Clock, at his late residence, Stroudwater.
In Kennebunkport May ID, Jethro n. Smith,
aged 81 years.
In BATH, MAJ 10, May E., wife of Geo. A. Parish
ley, aged % years months
In woolwich. May 10, Converse Trott, aged rs
years IA days.
W The funeral service of he late Capt
Vim. Baker will tdke place this afternoon at 2.3O
O'Clock at No. ga Danforth street. Friends are in
vited to attend. Burial private.
The funeral service of the late Ann Wall
will take place this afternoon at l30 O'CLOCK at the
residence of John Tracy. No. 81 Tate street.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
superior Court.
nREnpE rrfvnz n,.,~-,,x.


"WEDNESDAY. - Joseph F. Hall, indicted for
breaking, entering and larceny, Ietracted his plea
OF not guilty and pleaded guilty The allegation as
70 hrs aking was mol pressed.
Charles L. York was arraigned on an Indictment
charging him with forging the endorsement of Hem
~ Sargent to = check. Plea not guilty.
Henry q. Cole retracted bis plea of not guilty to
an indictment for larceny, and pleaded guilty.
Willis Skillings, alias Willis Bryant, Indicted for
for forgery, retracted his plea Of not guilty and
pleaded guilty.
Weston johnson, indicted for the larceny of a
horse. wagon aud harness. the property of Fernald
Sawyer, retracted his plea of NOT guilty, and
pleaded guilty
Elliot Walker. iadicted for the larceny of $50
in ba K bills from Thomas j. Libby re racted his
plea of not guilty aud pleaded guilty.
Lecnard Valentine, John +. Gutter and Peter G.
Letarte each paid a fine OF 500 and costs, upon
nuisance indictments.
Dennis r.. Kilday and Eliza j. Taylor pleaded
not guilty TO nuisance indictments and gave bail,
Mich eel j. Muhearn and Hugh Haggerty filed
demurrer to nuisance Indictment
stare vs.. Thomas King. Indicted for keeping a
liquor nuisance. Respondent pleaded i'll abatement
that his name is Thomas j. Crane and not III omas
King. The governmsnt replied that he is known
by the name Of Thomas King, as yell az by the
name of Crane, and upon this issue the case went
TO the jury, who returned verdict for the State.
Motion III arrest Of judgment fled.
q. NJ. Soldiers, County Attorney.
d. A. Aleaher, for deft.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14


+. G. Howards of the Haverhill, N. H.,
Gazette was IN the city yesterday.
Ex-Depaty Marshal Wentworth now of the
Boston police force, was in the city yesterday.
AIRS. Margaret Edgcomb of Parsonsield, is
10S years Of age. according to the Oxford Dem
ocrat.
II. J. Hamill, formerly of Portland, receiv.
ed an elegant gold medal for superior penman
ship at the late are exhibition held in Boston
Tuesday evening, Mrs. Mary A. Livormore,
delivered her new lecture "Wendall Phillips
and bis times" before the students of Kent's
Hill Seminary.
The relatives and numerous friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. saiahCrooker OF North Bath, assem-.
bled at their residence, Monday evening, to
celebrate their ittieth wedding anniversary.
DIR. Fl. N. Small has rendered bis resignation
as examing surgeon for the pension Office. His
associates for many years, having been decap-
itated he doesn't desire to remain ON the board
7. V. PowdeIly of Scranton, Pa, general
master workman of the order of the Knights
OF Labor, Of America, will address the labor
ing men of Biddeford and Saco this evening,
The remains Of the late Rev. Parker Jaques
were taken from the receiving tomb Monday
and deposited in his lot at Evergreen Gene
terry with appropriate services conducted by
Revs. Messrs. LsLacheur and T. Watson.
Capt. P. G. Reardon, former captain of the
Columbian Guards, died at his home in East
Cambridge, Mass. on Monday, aged So years.
He started in life as newsboy aud was q great
favorite with passengers on the Boston and
Maine Railroad.
The British beard OF trade have awarded .
blnocu ar glass to Capt A. 8. Crowley, IN aster
o. the American schooner Sarah Eaton, of
Calas, in acknowledgment of his humanity
and k nd1ess 10 tbs shipvracke1 crew of the
British bark Kenlworth of Liverpool, which
was abandoned at SEA on March 2.
Mrs. Poe. the mother OF Edgar Allan Poe
the poet, played in theatricals in Portland,
and appeared in concerts, with her mother
Mrs, Tubbs from Nov. 21st 1886, when she
appeared with great success at the assembly
rooms on India street, in concert--untl
January 18th 1897. She was great favorte
here. AT The close OF the theatre Jar. 18th, 1877
an epioRue, written by gentleman of Port
land, was spoken Dy Miss Arnold. These are
the concluding lines:
"Tho' now like bird of passage fy
Where PLGeus rays with stronger arior burn
With stili stronger ardof shall seek return:
Then mag hops at a mat urer ape,
Indulge BY you, to tread the Portland stages
She however, never came back to Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
"A Terrific Hail storm.

This weeks Transcript contains an interes-
ting article on Portland in 1880 and 1881 in
which occurs the statement that May 30, 1881,
a terrific hail storm visited the town, and
20 AGO panes Of glass were broken in private
dwellings. The largest number broken In any
one house was 200, that on Oxford street. On
Cumberland street, in one house, $50 panes
we're broken. Two other dwellings on the
same street, lost LOG each. In the observatory
III were smashed, and in the house connected
with the observatory, 1872 panes were demol-
ished. Estimating the damage at Is cents
per pane, the loss amounted to So, 700. 1t was
the most frightful tornado ever experienced by
the residents of Portland. Some of the hail
stones were nearly as large IS hens eggs.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
WANTS.
WANTED Girl; must be good cook. Apply
w at POS NEWBURY ST. 1871

WANTED Situation by a Trustworthy man in
w permanent position in store as ianitor or
watchman porter any place Of trust; first class
references. j. H. LAWSON, 81 Pearl St., Portland.
1871
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
The EIbrfdSe Randall Estate,

The estate sof the late Elhridge Randall of
Topsham, of which Judge Nathan Cleaves is
administrator with the will annexed, has been
fruitful source of litigation. He left large
estate. and the will was contested In the first
place, then coroner's inquest was held on the
ground that his death took place under suspi-
cious circumstances. Subsequently numerous
claims were presented, five OF which, amount-
ing to large sum, wers referred TO Charles W.
Larrabee and William Rogers of Bath, az
commissioners, who are hearing tho cases at
Bath. There are sundry claims between Rob-
ert Spear and the estate, which have been re-
ferred to Judge Haskell, who will soon hear
them, and there we're st the decease of Ran
dali, large number of actions pending In
court, which have all been referred to Charles
w, Larrabee aud William Hogan of Bath
The counsel in the case includes Judge Gill
bert, Judge Millay, and Mszsrs. Adams,
Sprague and Williams of Bath, and N. g. FL.
b. Cieaves Of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14

Mr.. Weston, the executor OF the Co5urn es-
tate who has been absent in California, has ar
rived home and the work Of appraisal and
business connected with the estats will be con-
Quoted by all of the executors. The amount of
personal property will be larger than was at
first expected. 1t is very doubtful if anything
can be realized from the Kansas railroad in
vestment. Five yeats have been allotted for
the payment Of the legacies, interest being al
lowed after three years.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14

EyOR S4LE.-A new and desirable two stored
dwelling with all modern conyenienees: has 8
rooms finished in hard wood and heated with steam
has nice stable and lot contains 5000 square feet ia
offered at a bargain. Apply TO JOHN G. PROCTOR,
Exchange St., MOSES II. FOSTER. Is Preble st.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
May 18th, 1885.
THE sEcRETARY's REPORT.

May 18th, 1855.
THE sEcRETARY's REPORT.
The secretary in her report saws: A wear
ago found us with new bnilding,
but with only part of the necessary
funds received, but the needed
amount was raised and We entered the new
house early in November free from debt. A
neat fence is being built and trees have already
been set out, and flower gardens are to be set
out. A hen house has been built and stocked.
The new matrons have shown themselves to be
thoroughly fitted for their positions. There
are now at the Home twenty inmates, and
the average number during the year has been
thirteen. Three children have been born in
the home daring the year. Some very inter-
esting and pitiful cases have been cared for
during the year. Two little boys of two and
i've years cid we're deserted by their parents
and were found in their wretched home with
out fire or wood. They were taken into the
Home later, the eldest was placed in good
home In the country. The younger still re-
mains at the Home. An exceptional case was
that OF mother with four children living in
Deering, who was deserted by her husband.
She was turned out OF her dwelling and must
have gone to the aims house. She was taken
In here and the mother consented to give the
control OF OF three OF the children to the
Home.
Several other cases are given ia the report,
where young girls have been saved through
the influence of the Home. Services are held
each Sabbath afternoon at the Home A
touching and feeling allusion is made to the
death of its president, Mrs. Bradbury. Her
faithful and jadicious labor in behalf Of the
Home from Its very beginning will not soon
be forgotten.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14

WANTE D. Situation by a man well acquainted
W with horses, as eoaehfnan or jockey or in any
capacity where he coud make himself useful. Ad-
dress w. L. Press Office. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
BAPTIST MISSIONARY MEETING
Semi-annuaI Weeiag of the WOman's
Society of abe Cumberland Association.

the Woman's Baptist Missionary Society Of
the Cumberland Association held its semi
annual meeting at the First Baptist church
yesterday, Mrs. j. B. Mathews, president, pre-
siding.
The services opened at half-psst nine a. m.
with half hours devotional service. led by
Mrs. A. K. P. Small. This was followed by
reports from the Missionary Circles and Mis-.
sionary Bands of the association, these reports
indicating most encouraging progress in mis-
sionary interest and effort.
The afternoon session commenced at 2
O'Clock with singing, reading the Scriptures
by Mrs. j. B. Mathews, and prayer by Mrs.
A. X. P. Small. The committee on enrol
ment reported through Miss Souls, the chair
man, as foIlowE:
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14

E1OR SALE-Ledge rock for cellar walls, and
a stone chips for filing, on Green ST.. between
Cumberland and Portland SITS. j. DUNPHY. 81
ENOR SALE Or exchange for city property, a
A. good farm of about 200 acres, pasturage and
tillaae, inclu1ing 40 acres pine oak and hemoloek
timber lands. BENJAMIN SHAW, 4S12 Ex-
change st. 81
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
Ferry Raeilitien.

The old waiting rooms of the Portland and
Cape Elizabeth Ferry Company are to be
entirely remodeled. The partitions have been
removed and ths building raised three feet. Tt
is proposed to divide the house into ladies' and
geHtlemen's waiting rooms. The ludes' room
will communicate directly with the landing
stage by covered wax way. The building is
to be finished with neat sbeathing and pro-
vided with every convenience. In the second
story there is to be large workshop with the
necessary appliances for making repairs upon
the iron work Of the boats.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
Sale and En,cr,aiumeu,.

The sale and entertainment by the ladies'
circle of the First Free Baptist church opened
with large attendance at the rooms of the
Young Mems Christian Association yesterday
afternoon and evening. A large assortment
OF useful and fancy articles as well "a refresh
ments are on sale at the various booths and
tables. The "loan department." containing a
number of fine paintings, embroidered quilts
and various curiosities one hundred years old,
was well patroDizsd Among the curiosities is
well preserved copy OF the Essex Gazette of
1873, which contains an account of the famous
destruction of tea in Boston harbor The en-
tertainment consisted Of readings by Miss G.
e. Valentine and Sammy Merrill, interspersed
with quartette singing by the Misses Aagsrson
Geo. f. French and A. B. Merrill. Mrs. r.
A. Bowdoin, presided at the organ. The ex-
ereises gave great satisfaction. The sale will
be continued this afternoon and evening. The
entertainment this evening will consist of a
broom drill by number of young ladies and
music by Grimmer's orchestra. The musical
programme is rs fellows:
Overture-Poet and Peasant ...,....,,.... :. .Suppe
5iltsh faIrol..r. Gov. Aech
DIetul PICTURES Lumbye
Canary Polka-Piccoio Solo. Observation-Disclosures.
d. n. Jacobson.
Krolls Ball Klange Walzes ............. Lumbye
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14

The committee on resolutions reported
through Mrs. Bonney:
/. ReSoiceG, That this society has cause for deep
gratitude for the increased interest in the Home
and Foreign Mission work, shown by the pres-
enco and reports of the ladies here To. day.
2. That the thanks of this society be extended
to the ladies of this church for their cordial greet
ing and kind entertainment.
3. That the thanks of this society be extended to
the editors of the Advocate and the daily papers
OF this city for timely notices OF this meeting
4. In Memoridm. in Bath, March IS, Mrs.
Lydia ). Lemont aged IL years and 10 months.
She was member of the Elm street Baptist church
for nearly fifty years. and in all its seasons OF ad-
yersiJy and prosperity the faithful prayerful,
active ster Her pastor speaks Of her in the high
est terms of praise, and especially mentions her
loving interest in the cause of missions. By her
absence to-day We deeply realzs that by her death
the Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of the
Cumberland Association has lost most efficient
helper,-one whose heart was enlarged so that it
TOOK in ali the world. The neglected of every
Cline were remembered by her in her prayers, her
labors and her contributions. She prayed to know
the will of the Master, and spent her life in doing
that will. She gave all TO the Lord and He did not
cast her OFF in her old age, did lie forsake her
when her strength failed. Her memory is blessed;
her record Is on high.
Submitted,
Mrs. BONEEY,
MRS. 81 ETSoN,
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14
Municipal Court.

bhtphE Idle III
WEDNEsDAY.-G George l.. jackson and John A.
Berry. lOloxicetion. jackson not guilty and dis
charged; Berry 80 days in TIE county Jail.
Eiward G Bernard. Common druukard. Two
months in tie countY jail.
Willis = Cory. Otherwise called A.. G. Farms
worth. Intoxicaton. Thirty days in The county
Jail.
Willis C. Cody, otharp Use called A.C. Farnsworth
Larceny. Two months in the county jail.i
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-14

EOR aALE-A fine carryall almost new; also
Il box buggy with top for sale at bargains, BY D.
e. AIcCANN. Carriage Smith, 81 Preble St. Port
land. Ill