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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-07
The Indian Society.

AT the monthly meeting of the Maine
branch of the Women's National Indian Asso-
citation, held yesterday in the vestrS of the
Second Parish church, the subject of the
Piegan Indians of Montana was considered,
and the official statement of the Commissioner
of Indian Affairs in regard to them was read
The sad story of their sufferings deeply i'm
pressed those present, and the desire was ex-
pressed that the public be speedily acquainted,
through the press, with the deplorable condi-
ton of these Indians. We quote from Com
missioner Price as follows:
"The newspapers of the country have been
full of complaints for months past because
certain Indians at the extreme northern
agencies were suffering for food, and by infer
ence the cause Of this suffering was attribute
able to neglect on the part of this office; WHILE
on the contrary, the suffering of these Indians
for lack of food was attributable directly and
entirely, first, to the fact that the appropria-
tions for them were not made until three
months after they should have been made; and
second, that when made, the amount allowed
was less than was asked for by this office. and
consequently insufficient for the absolute
wants of these Indians. The Blackfeet, Blood
and Piegan Indians, and those at Fort Peck
and Fort Belknap agencies, were driven to
great straits to sustain life during the Winter
ana Oprlng OF % ana 81, being compelled to
kill many of their horses and young stock
cattle for food, and to resort to every possible
expedient, such as eating bark, wild roots,
etc., and there ia little doubt that many deaths
among them were the direct result of lack of
food. Throughout their severest trials how
ever, am glad to say that they have been
guilty of very few acts of lawlessness or depre-
dation."
The commissioner states that the entire dis
appearance of game has in their condition
compelled them to depend for the present on
government support.
Much has been done by them during the
past year in digging irrigating bitches, fencing
and breaking fields, building dwelling houses,
ETC., and they are, with few exceptions, dill
gently and patiently struggling for independ-
ence; and there is good reason to hope that
with proper assistance, in a few years each
household will own team and have enough
land under cultivation, which with few stock
cattle will be sufficient to make a great ma
iority of them nearly independent.
In view of all these circumstances, believe
that there has never been time in theehistory
OF these tribes when judcious assistance and
encouragement from the government would
have been SO benefcent to them as at present.
have called attention to these things be-
fore, and now do 80 again with the hope that
Congress may see the necessity of making ap-
preparations for the Indian service, as to time
and quantity, SO as to prevent in the future all
just complaints of this character.
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Bold Burglary.

During Monday evening, probably about 9
o'clock, burglars cut out portion of the pane
of glass back Of the window-catch in the rear
of the grocery store of M. L. Dillingham;, cor
ner of Park and Spring streets, drew back the
catch, entered the counting room and stole
$15 from the money drawer, besides two dollars
worth of stamps and stamped envelopes, and,
failing to get into the safe, left the store by the
same road as they entered it. Mr.Dillingham's
family live over the store, but they supposed
the noise was made by Mr.. Dillingham;, think
ing he had returned from trip down town
and had occasion to 90 into the store. When
he did return and was informed of the matter
he quickly investigated to find the counting
room had been broken into. The place and
time made the burglary a bold one.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MISS HAL1,s coNoERr.


Miss Grace Hall, young lady of this city,
made her debut at Rossini Hall, as violinist,
last evening. before large audience OF friends
and well wishers. Miss Hall appeared to ex
cellent advantage, and showed that she had
applied herself well. She was ably assisted by
Mr.. Kotzschmar and other well known talent.
AMATEUR THEATRICALs.
The amateurs who gave SO acceptably How-
ellis Sleeping Carr farce some time ago In
one of the Park street parlors, and more re-
Gently repeated it in Rossini Hall for the Sol
diers and Sailors Monument Association, are
now rehearsing 1.-THE Elevator by the same
author, which appeared in the Decem-
Der number of Harper's. II additional in
terest were needed it would De only necessary
to add that the proceeds are to be given to the
Portland Fraternity. The seating capacity of
the hall is SO small that we anticipate that the
tickets will be in demand. We are unable to
state just when the affair will come off, but
probably on the 18th or 14th of this month
NOTES.
George Batty, the whistler, and performer
on 1nnumerable instruments, has returned to
this city, whore he belongs.
Remember the Hungarian Band concert has
been postponed.
The sale of reserved seats for the German
Volunteer" to be produced at City Hall next
week, by Thatcher Post, G. A. R., and Shop
ley Camp, Sous of Veterans, commenced yes
terday morning at Stockbridges. There was a
good advance sale.
Miss Nellie Calhoun, a California girl, has
been appointed leading lady at the Haymark ct
Theatre, in London
The Journal says: "The closing concert of
the Star Course was given in fremont Temple,
Boston, Monday night, before a very large au-
dlence The principal attraction was the
Hungarian National Orchestra. selected from
the band attached to the celebrated Ninth
Regiment Hungarian Hussars, and these mu-
sielans, clothed in their picturesque national
costume Of red and green, won great favor
from the beginning Many of their selections
were Hungarian fantasies and overtures, in
Guiding the famous Csardas The orchestra
was assisted by Miss Evta Kileski, soprano,
and Mr.. T. P. Ryder, organist and accompa-
mist.
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Congressman Boutslle left Bangor for Wash
ington Monday.
Micah Stockbridge, Esq, is very i'll at his
home in Freeport
County Attorney Seiders commenced his
duties yesterday, and has appointed George
Libby, Esq, Assistant County Attorney. A
good appointment.
Herbert M. Dow, who was formerly clerk
with W. l.. Wilson & Co., is teaching in the
Royal schools, Honolulu. He is a native of
Cape Elizabeth.
The chairman of the new Board of Alder
men OF Lowell, Mass, John Fairfield Phillips,
is an old Portlsnder. For years, however, he
has resided in the former city, representing the
Boston & Maine railroad.
1t. Gen. Sheridan has written to the Gov
ernor. requesting that Maine should be repre-
sented at the dedication of the Washington
monument, and Governor Robbie has appointed
Gen. John Marshall Brown, of this city, aid
de-camp to represent the State of Maine.
Edward L. Wood, Esq. of Lewiston, Agent
of the Franklin Company and Treasurer of the
Union Water Power Company, and of the
Lewiston Gaslight Company, has resigned
those offices to accept very desirable positions
as Treasurer of the Renfrew Mills, concern
having 81 100000 capital and manufacturing
ginghams, and of another large Massachusetts,
corporation. His headquarters will be in New
York and he will soon leave Lewiston.
Major A. III. s. Davis, a former editor of the
Pennington Chronicle, and once chief clerk
of the government printing office, who has
been represented as holding discredtable
connection with the firm of Even Brothers,
the failing New York cotton brokers, makes a
very emphatic and straig htforward denial of
any such connection. Be asserts that he had
the utmost confidence in the firm, and that he
and his wife are among the heaviest losers by
the failare, having both invested with the ut
most confidence.
Hon. N. s. Berry was brought to Bath, N.
H., from Maine, poor boy and put out at work.
He learned the trade of tanner and cqrrier,
and set up in business in Bristol, N H., and
was burned out. Friends in Concord had SO
much confidence in him that they offered him
funds to rebuild. He accepted the offer, locat-
ing in Hebron. His works there were burned
also, and he retired from the business. Now,
as Ex-Governor of New Hampshire, he is pass
ing the eve of his life with a son in Bristol,
respected by all who know him.
A council has been called for to-day at
o'clock at Faith Chapel church, Lowell,
Mass, to examine the Rev. L. w. Raymond,
late of Harrison, Me-, who was called to this
church some months ago, and if satisfactory
will be installed this evening Rev. o. e.
Baker of Providence, R. l., will be present
and preach the installation sermon. Mr..
Baker is a distant relative of Rev. Smith
Baker and is also a leading clergyman in the
Free Baptist denomination. Rev. j. Malvern
and @. A. Hilton of Haverhill are expected
to be present With other Lowell ministers
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ImPoRrANT SUR SETTLED.
The Union Mutual of Maine the Winners.

a special dispatch was received in this
city yesterday, from Chicago, which re-
ports that Judge Blodgett, of the United
States Court, has just decided the famous case
of the Union .Mutual Life Insurance Company
VS.. the University Of Chicago, in favor of the
Insurance company, on all points involved. 1t
attirms the masters report which gives the
company 1921, 600, and has also decided the
astronomical case involved in this suit, in the
company's favor, and holds that all personal
property, even to the telescope in the tower of
the building, is liable for the debt. The schol-
arship case also is decided in favor of the COM
pany, and gives it clear right of foreclosure
for the full amount involved. This famous
case has been in the courts for about four years
and involved the question Of the right of the
university to mortgage its property During
this Time the university has contested the case
on the ground that it had not the authority to
do SO. Judge Blodgett's decision, however,
clearly settles that the university had the pow
er to mortgage its property, and it is all now
placed at the disposal of the court for the liq-
uidation of the debt No case, since the cele-
brated Dartmouth College case, has involved
such nice questions of law.
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1885

The New Year finds us prepared to call your at
teAtion to Hoods Sarsaparilla with renewed vipor
INSURED by the constantly increasing evidence of
Inc god it is doing. In fact, the indications are
tha1 e great success of this medicine has but inst
oegun md that it is destined to far surpass any,
tnihg OF he kind ever offered to the public, The
SAFE Oh mods Sarsaparila in 1884 hay largely ex
ceeoeo thoe Of any previous year. The people
nave peen qick to recognize it as valuable prem
aration, uneqlalled in strength curative power
ana positive economy by any medicine in existence.
1t is well known that Hoods Sarsaparilla nv
purifying, Vitaiizug, and enriching the blood. by
regulating the digetive organs, and by toninp and
strengthening theentire system, does effect re-
msrkable cures of seofula, salt rheum all bumors
and affections of the hood, dyspepsia biliousness
sick headache kidney nd liver complaints. oatarrb
and rheumatism. If affected, try Hoods sarsapar-
lila.
Il have prescribed Hooos Sarsaparilla where an
Alternative or blood purifier vas needed. with tbe
best results" DIS. DysoN,G D., Bloomington
Ill.
"hood's Sarsaparilla as blSd npr;tiar hos No
equal. 1t tones the system, strengthens and inv;o-
CRATES, giving new life. have tken If for Lidna,,
complaint, with the best results" n p s.,rnr,r,
SON, 81 Pearl St., Cincinnati. Ohio
Hoods Sarsaparilla is made by c., HOon 100
Ao"oii' 1nass' ooiu Ny all urugglsts$1; six forS5
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RAILWAY MATTERS.

Resignation of Popular Official.
The Boston Traveller says: "Mr. Lucius
futile, well known as the general passenger
agent of the Eastern railroad. and recently ap-
pointed assistant to General-Manager Furber
of the combined Boston & Maine and Eastern
roads rendered his resignation on Saturday to
Mr.. Furber, to take effect Immediately. The
latter endeavored to have him reconsider it,
and to withdraw it, temporarily, at least, but
Mr.. Tnttle declined to do SO. Both the Fitch
burg and Boston & Lowell roads have made
Mr.. futile very fiattering offers, and other To-
cal corporations are known to be anxious to Sc
cure his services AS yet, however, he has not
arranged his plans for the future"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-07
Advice TO Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth.
1t relieves the little sufferer at once it pro-
duces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from paip, and the little cherub awakes
as "bright as a button" 1t is very pleasant to
taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the. best known remedy for diar-
rhoa, whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
dec10 WS&M&w1yr
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President-W. P. Goss.
Secretary-T. P. r. Garland,
Treasurer-L. W..Douglass.
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WANTS.

Brlcf advertisements are inserted uud
this bend one week for rs cents, paid
advuuce F
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Thatcher Relief CorUs.

Thatcher Relief Corps, No. SO, organized
yesterday with SO charter members and the
following were chosen officers
Presdent-Mrs. A. j. Davis.
Vice President-Mrs. J. D. Winslow.
Chaplain--Mrs. s. G. Brown
Secretary-Mrs. Anna Laughlin.
Treasurer--Mrs. Daniel Dresser.
Conductor-Mrs. w. II. Fl. Pettengill.
Guard--Mrs. Amos Meserve.
Past Presidsnt-Mrs. NJ. e. Allen.
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itary and Naval Orphan Asylum Associa-
ton.
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Bath
Military and Naval Orphan Asylum Associa-
ton was held in Bath Monday afternoon.
President @. B. Merritt Of Portland pres ided.
The different reports were accepted. During
the year eighty-sx children have been in the
Home, thirty-six have been provided with
homes, and ifty-two remain in the Homo at
present The cost of maintaining each child
was $125, which is the lowest price since the
Home has been ia existencs. The following
were elected for the ensuing year:
Trustees-W. II, Watson, Horatio A. Duncan, S.
7. Snipe, John G. Richardson, Bath; Charles b.
Merrill, Portland; BENJAMIN Williams, I'd Rock
land; David R. Wyie, Bath.
The board of trustees organized by the elect
ion of the following, viz:
President-Charles B. Merrill, Portland.
Secretary-Wm. H. Watson, Bath.
Treasurer-H. A. Duncan, Bath.
Executive Committees. L. Snpe, W. II. Wat
son, j. g. Richardson, Bath.
Committee ON Reception of Children-John G.
Richardson.
Matron- Mrs. A. Stetson.
Committee on Grounds-D. R. Wylie, Bath.
Physician-Dr. Berry
Lady Visitors-Mrs o. 81. Trufant Bath: Mrs
Thomas r, Rich, Auburn; Mrs. W. L. Putnam
Portland: Mrs. Ira P. Booker Brunswick Mrs Jul
liza Laselle lRockland; Mrs. E. P. Donnell, Bath.
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TUEsDAY-United States by Indictment VS.. Dem
mis- Kelly.
Motion inlarrest filed January 5, 1885, overruled
Second motion in arrest filed January 6, because
the indictment does not alege that the site of Fort
Popham was purchased by the United States by the
consent of the Legislature of the State of Maine,
but merely that the site was held by and in the pos
session of the said United States for the erection
of a fort with the consent of the Legislature of
Maine. &c. Also that the indictment charges two
separate and distinct offenses the same count;
because the indictment states no otfense in law
which this court has jurisdiction; because the in
dictment contains sufficient legal statement of
an oense under the laws of the United States; be-
cause the indictment does not sufficiently charge an
o7ense against the respondent under the constitu-
ton and laws of the United States. Hadlock.
Adjourned to Wednesday.
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RenI Rstnte Trnnsrers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
Acknowledgements A. Hill to NJ. Flaherty land
and buildings. 81.
Cumberand-Lo A. johnson to Hamilton &
Co., land and buildings. $500.
Cumberland Mills-J. R. Andrews ct al. to John
Wheeler, land. 81.
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The Board of Engineers re-appointed the
officers of the several fire companies, Monday
night, to serve until the annual election in
May next as laid down in the revised ordinance
OF the Fire Department.
There have been SO alarms, and 80 still
alarms from January l. 1884, to January l.,
1885.
A new hose reel was placed in Peaks Island
engine house on Monday.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DRY GOODS AT Low PRICES
rs WHAT WE MEAN.

OF and find
odd
Be
low we VIII name few Of the different goods
Also. have SPUe
very cheap.
One more item will 10, amdtba "A
and descr 49,
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We are without eturns from only ten of the
members-elect, but the names and politics OF
these appear in their proper places in these
sketches. OF the large body of members from
whom we have complete returns, the following
facts are collated. The Oldest members are
Col. VIM. Dickey of Fort Kent, and Samuel
Z. Barton, Esq, of Windsor, who are both of
the same age-74. Col. Dickey has also served
more years in the Legislature than any other
member. The youngest member is Edward E.
Chase. Esq, of Bluehill, who is %. Nine OF
the members are between 20 and 80 years of
age, twenty -four between 30 and 40 fifty-one
between 40 and so, thirty-two between so and
30, thirteen between go and 20, aud four be-
tween 70 and 80. Some have not repor ted
their ages. One hundred and twenty-six were
born In this State. There is large and un-
usual proportion of new members, only TWEEN
ty-Seyen having had Legislative experience.
sixteen received collegiate course, thirty-fiye
an academic course, and the remainder were
educated at the peoples college, -the common
and high school, at the chimney corner, and
out in the world, in active life. There are
seventeen single men in the lower branch. An
the multitudinous professions and occupations
are embraced, and nearly all the nominally
Christian religions Other statistics ara given
as follows:
ppoEreSTo,s On 1rcrr. r,..~
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Cumberland National Bank.

FBtHE annual meeting of the Stockholders OF tina
n Cumberland National Bank of Portland viii
be held at their Banking rooms on Tuesday the
thirteenth day OF January, 1885, at 10 o'clock A.
M for the following purposes:
year. WV ensuing
"a. TO decide whether they will amend the Sixth
Article of Association and extend the cornorata.
existence OF the Bank, In accordance with the Ma.
Sd. The transaction of any other bnsineas tia.
may legally come before them
WILLIAM H. SOULE. Cashier
Portland, Dec. l. 9th, 1884 decI sdtd
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EOR sALE-S400 buys a nicely fitted dining
A. saloon; seats 20; doing first rate business; To-
Gated on Commercial street, Boston, near big mar
windows, suitable for fruit only per month";
best of reasons for selling. w. F. CARRUTHERS,
"a fremont Row, Boston. ian5-I
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK.

FHIHE Stockholders of the Merchants National
L Bank OF Portland are hereby notified that
their annual meeting will be held at the Bank
Tuesday, january 10, 1885, st 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 association and extend the corporate
existence OF the bank twenty years.
3rd.-The transaction of any other business that
may legally be brought before them.
CHAS. PAYSON,
Portland, Dec. IL, 1884. Cashier.
dec12 AL
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Religious Reception.

The reception of three young ladies into the
order of the Sisters of Mercy, took place at St.
Elizabeth's Academy last evening The BIT.
Rev. Bishop oficiated. The ceremony was
witnessed by the parents and friends of the
novices, and was very touching and impressive.
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BUSINESS CMANOEs.

DESIRABLE rooms, single or in suites furnished
~ or unfinished at I73 STATE ST.
no27 dtf
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Superior Court.
RFFORE .TuDGE RoNNrv

TUEsDAY-The January criminal term was CD.
ened with prayer by Rev. E. L. Adams of the Con
gress street Methodist church. The grand jury the
same as at last term appeared and began their Ia
bors under the direction of the new County Attor-
ney. George NJ. Seiders The traverse jury will not
come in until next Tuesday January 49,
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SUBURBAN NEWS.


Rev. F. M. Houghton, pastor of the Universalist
church, Saccarappa offered his resignation last Sun
day, to take effect the LIST of February.
Falmouth.
On Monday morning, Jan. 5th Mrs. Capt. j. B.
Perry left her homo in Falmouth fol. Portland Ore
where she will join her husband, and embark with
him foreign voyage. Mrs. Perry takes with
her their youngest SON. and leaves the two older
boys in charge of their grandparents. The oldest
and only daughter attends, during the absence of
her parents, the Normal School in Gorham. The
departure of Mrs. Perry and consequent absence of
the family from Falmouth, fills the people with
deep regrets Mrs. Perry is an active, earnest
member of the Congregational church in Falmouth,
and is foremost in helping on every movement
which tends toward the promotion of the best in
terests of the community. She will be much
missed, and the family also, who much beloved
by their associates. 1t is hoped that the Captain
viii not make a long voyage, but will soon return
with his family in health and safety, to gladden.
the hearts of the community in which he resides.
During his absence the pastor of the Congregational
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An exhibition Of the Harden Hand Grenad
Fire Extinguisher will be given at the foot of
Centre street, this Afternoon, at $50 o'clock
prompt, weather permitting.
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NOR LIS 90. Stock and fixtures nice
a Bar-room, with first class license doing good
business at low rent; located great thorough
fare; one of the best stands in Boston, party with
some energy and good habits cannot help making
money; bonanza for somebody. W. F. CAR
RUTHERS, "A fremont Row, Boston. janl-1
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no LET-One or two rooms in house with small
Il family; will furnish board If desired, or give
privilege of doing light housekeeping. For partIcu-
lars address with real name,) A. B.. Press Office.
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
TUEsDAY-Edward Braty, Thomas Quincannon
and Lawrence Castle. Intoxication each fined So
and cost.
Frederick Shaw Larceny; six months in county
TAIL
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Brief advertisements are inserted und
this hend one week for % cents, paid
advance