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The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

In SPITE of the unfavorable elements which
we're brought to bear against life insurance in
general during the last year, the forty-frst
annual report of the New England Mutual
Life Insurance Company shows that this ex.
cellent institution has increased in public con-
6dence and favor. The present assets are
Sic, ,672, ,635.12, while the liabilities are Sl5,-
5S,S6475, leaving surplus of $513,770 81 to
be distributed among the policy holders.
At this time. when the public is greatly ex.
cited by the uncertain fluctuations in business
and investments, the following sxtract from
President Stevens's annual report will ba
found Of special interest. Speaking of life in
surance as one of the surest methods OF proyi-
ding for the contingencies which are liable to
arise, he says: "No better method has been
devised in the worlds history to provide
against the uncertainty and irreparable loss of
a productive human life than the institution
of Life Insurance: for destiny cannot be con-
trolled, or the hazards of sudden death ade-
Quately guarded against.
Thus life insurance ranks among the greatest
enterprises Of the world; it is known among
all people and classes; it is the resort OF the
prudent and tho extravagant; the young and
the maturej 1t is the only resource open to the
man OF moderate means, who is, by force of
circumstances, deprived of saving for these
who shall survive him after his weary journey
is ended; it is a blessing, in material form, to
the widow aud orphan; in short, it affects all
sorts and conditions of men. The conclusion
cannot be avoided, that IL the assumptions as
regards mortality and interest, which consti-
tnte the basis Of the law of life Insurance, are
strictly adhered to, the system must perm anent
ly staud and it will become a monument of
mems goodness towards and care for the vel
fare Of future generations. Insurance upon
lives, therefore, for the purpose of providing
for families, must have o most Favorable in
J9ateece upon the social and moral condition Of
the community generally, so that wellfound-
ed, well-conducted iBstitation of this descrip-
tion is subject of public interest, as its bene-
fetal effects are at least equal to those OF any
public charitable or philanthropic institution;
and these effects are produced without any
donation, sacrifice or act of benefcence by the
public or by individuals, being the natural and
easy results of the spontaneous thrift, pru-
dence and forecast Of individuals in conduct
ing their own concerns
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Funeral of Mrs. A. .. Lasld.

The fnneral services over the remains of the
wife OF Rev. A. S. Ladd were held at the resi-
dence of the latter in Biddeford at 10 o'clock
yesterday forenoon. There was large attend
ance of friends of the deceased, and among
the clergymen present were Rsv. O. J. Clark
OF Old Orchard and Revs. M. O. Pendexter
and r G. Ingalls, of Saco, and Wescott Bull
lock, F. e. Dawson, G. e. Andrews and Mer-
rill Blanchard, the majority of whom took
part in the services.
The remains were brought to rhis city on the
noon train and taken TO the Congress street
NJ. e. church, where services we're held at 2
p. M, conducted by Rev e. T. Adams,
pastor of tho church. Appropriate selec-
tons were sung by the choir under
the direction Of the chorister, John M.
Stevens. Remarks were made by Rev. George
ID. Lindsay of Auburn, who was the pastor at
the time that Mrs. Ladd became a member of
the Congress street church. Mr.. Lindsay also
oficiated at her marriage several years ago in
the came church from which she was buried
yesterday. Remarks were also made by Rev.
Mr.. Adams and Rev Mr.. Randall. The pail
bearers were Rev. M essrs. Williams, Bashford,
Collins and Perry.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Business Capacity.

To the Editor of the Press:
Mayor Deeriag, in his inaugural address,
recommended an increase of valuation in or
der to keep the rate of taxation as low as per
cent. This recommendation. If adopted, would
be most pernicious in its effect upon the tax
payers of the city
Portland is paying its full share Of the
county and State tax with cur valuation as it
now stands An increase Of valuation means
an increase OF State and county tax. Do the
taxpayers OF Portland desire this? Msny viii
say no. No business man would ever make
such recommendation or advocate its adop-
tion. II adopted, 1t would afford no relief to
the taxpayers, but, on the contrary, would in
crease their burdens to the extent that the
State and county tax might be increased there
by. A low rate of taxation secured by such
means will not commend itself to the faxpay-
ers of Portland. What difference does ii
make to Mr.. A. whether he pays tax of per
cent on piece of property valued at ST COO or
per cent. on the same property valued at
SzlOO0? The State and county TAX is based on
our valuation, not on our rate of taxation.
Ii is to be hoped that the City CoaDcil and
Assessors will not allow themselves to be par
ties TO such folly.
Business qualifications and capacity in a
chlef magistrate is one thing, but the want of
them is quite another. TAxPAYER
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

cortland Correspondence of Zi0n's Herald)
The present Maine Conference year is rapid
ly drawing to close. Some, If not many, of
its ministers will be anxious about their future
appointments and fields of labor, but especially
so will those be who are serving out the three
years rule. Among the latter is Rev. j. M.
Williams, pastor of Pine Street Church. 1t is
bnt iu.t that passing notice be given of him
ere he leaves us. He came among us an entire
stranger, having never been in Portland or
even the State. Bishop Andrews found him
professor at Wilmington, Dsl., and sent him to
this charge. He met with a warm reception
as We were anxiously looking for him, and his
personal appearance produced at once a very
favorable impression. The very countenance
OF the man 1ndexed honesty, sincerity, good
ness and purity of heart. He came TO as up-
der circumstances perplexing and embarrass-
ing. There had been 8 schism in the church
and fully one-thlrd of its members, with about
the same number from the Sabbath school and
congregation, had seeded and formed soci-
ETY. by themselves Such 8 rupture as this
would be very likely to engeDder unkind and
unpleasant feelings between the new and old
society. This state of things required Pc
culiar kind of minister to meet the exigency
OF the case, and but few, if any, could have
succeeded as has Rev. J.. M. Williams. He
has conducted himself with suoh discretion,
wisdom and Christian department, as not to
nave railing accusation brought against him.
As minister he has been faithful in the dis
charge of all his duties. His eermons rank
among the frst. AS a pastor he excels; We
have never had a better one. His plan has
been to divide the charge into sections and
then visitsone after another until each member
had received call from him. The Lord has
blessed him in his work. Souls have been led
to Christ and happily converted The church
has been enlarged by an addition OF about
seventy-hve members and nothing but peace,
harmony, goodwill and love prevail among
u.s. He has taken great interest in the younger
portion OF the society, in their intellectual as
we'll as spiritual development. The departure
OF such Christian gentleman is q loss to our
entire community. May the Lord direct his
future course. and attend his every step with
the benediction of His grace and love D.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
PernonaIs

Wallace Ross, the oarsman, is in the city.
Congressman Milliken is detained in Wash
ington. The committee on public buildings, Of
which he is member, has work which will
occupy their time for nearly two weeks.
Senator and Mrs. Frye have besn invited to
be the guests of Hon. Peleg Cushman of Bos-
ton, on the occasion of his annual reception
given to the Boston Club
J. Frank Keene of New York city, better
known as J. Frank Seockbridge who was
formerly the bass singer in the old Forest City
Cleo Club is at the Falmouth. He has been
absent from the city about fifteen years.
Mr.. w. f. Smith. who has been night ex-
press messenger between Bangor and Boston
for some time past, has been transferred to the
Boston and Albany route. His place will be
supplied by Mr.. G. w. Luke.
G. e. Baines, Cincinnati; j. P. Marquand,
A. j. Kirley, A NJ. Ltchfeld. New York;
Wallace Ross and wife, St. John, n. B.; e. f.
Clement, Yarmouth, N. s.; G. II. Morse, Chi.
cago; Capt. A. Lewis, L. p Haskell, Boston,
were at the Falmouth Hotel, yesterday,
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

Geo. f. Emery, Esq. delivered a very able
and instructive lecture before the Grattan
Literary Association last evening on the part
taken by the delegates from what is now the
State of Maine in the convention held in Bos-
ton in 1888 to consider the adoption or rejec.
tioD of the Federal constitution. He described
very minutely the doings of that body. giving
many extracts from the speeches delivered on
the different topics and showing what an i'm
portant bearing the result had on the delber-
ations OF the different States. He showed that
the Maine representatives were in nowise in
ferior to their Massachusetts, brethren in wis
dom and ability, and praised the courage of
those who opposed the measures on the
grounds of principal.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

MIR. Fred z Harrington, for many years in
the clothing business with his brother near the
corner Of Middle and Exchange streets, has
rented the handsome store No. 2OS Middle
street. under the Falmouth Hotel, and will
open it to the public this morning. This is the
store formerly occupied by Loring, Short &
Harmon, and Ii has been thoroughly refitted
and furnished, and now contains carefully
selected stock of the newest. nobbiest and very
best goods in the fine clothing and gents fur-
nishing goods line. Mr.. Harrington says that
he viii not promise to sell his goods lower than
any man on earth, but viii say that parties
buying at his store can rest assured they will
get good goods ana at fair price. Mr. Far.
rington hes secured tbs services of Mr.. Geo.
M. Goold, which is 3 guarantee that custom
ers will receive the best of attention.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Reunion Of the Phi Rbo socie,v I'M


Our correspondent writes that the annual re-
union Of the Phi Rho sec ct society took place
at City Hall in Bath, Thursday evening, and
was well.managed affair. enjoyed by a select
gathering of old and new members CT the So
ciety and their lady friends. A tasty pro.
ramme of twelve numbers and -four extras
was danced to the delightful music of the To-
gus Orchestra. Miss Smith, visiting at Ger.
Hyde's, graced the occasion with her presence.
Alter the banquet and speeches in the august
common council room at intermission, Mr.
Holway, cornetist OF the Togus Band, favored
the happy crowd with Home, Sweet Home, '
and being encored, finely rendered "Coning
Thro' the Rye at II so the dancers reluc-
family sought the cloak room. The felicity of
the affair is due to the zeal of the committees:
Arrangements: A. s. Bosworth, l.. b. SWEET,
n. W. Hyde, D. I. Percy. Jr., M. Sewall.
Floor Manager-A. S. Busworth; Aids, J.. s..
Hyde, l.. T, Snipe, a, T. Lowell.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Grand E,odpe 4. n. az a.. q,

The order Of exercises for the meeting of the
Grand Lodge Of Good Templars, to be held at
Y. M. @. A. Hall, in this city, April 10th and
18Th, has been issued and read to the lodges by
Grand Worthy Secretary Bracket OF Belfast.
1t is as follows:
Wednesday-1 p. M, committee on credentials in
session il hall. P. M, opening ceremonies and
Initiation OF delegates. p. m. reports Of officers
and assignments to committees. Evening, s p. M,
general business, reports of standing committees.
3 10 10 p m, good of the order.
ThWsday-9a a. M, general business, reports of
committees 10 a. In election of officers ana dele
gates to Il. W. G. L. p, M. installation of officers
followed by reports of committees general business
and closing ceremonies. Evening, social meeting
for members only, or public meeting as desired.
Reduced rates have been obtained on all the
railroad and steamboat lines, and large at
tendance is expected.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Details of Crime.

The clergymen whose names are given be-
low have united in the following address to
the owners and conductors Of the newspapers
of Portland:
Gentlemen,- Tho clergy of our city having been
invited by the Womans Christian Temperance
Union to cooperate with them in an appeal to the
press iu behalf OF the suppression of details Of
criminal reports, we, the und rsigued, cordially
accept the invitation. We believe that our local
papers have not often made themselves obnoxious
to the charge of giving too much space to these
reports. We are convinced, however, that there is
agreat peril to the morality of the young people of
our country in the abundant opportunities furnished
by many papers to read the revolving details of
crime so conspicuousy paraded in their columns.
lt is highly important that reform of this too
widely prevailing custom should be imperatvely
demanded by the public. To this end, we invoke
the hearty assistance of the newspapers of Port-
land. Their opportunity to reach and largely in
huence the people is great We, therefore, now
unite with the Womans Christian Temperance
Union in soliciting the aid of fellow wol kers,
the gentlemen OF the press of Portland. We ask
you to make strenuous and persistent efforts to pro-
mote what we are glad to believe is growing pub
lie sentiment of condemnation of the publicity of
details in the reports of crime and in this import
ant work we pledge you our hearty support.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Drowued While Ei.hinr.

Clinton @. Doughty, about % years cid and
one of the crew Of Harpswell fishing schoon.
er, fell out of his dory and was drowned while
setting travis when the schooner was off JEFF
frey's bank Doughty, who was subject to fits,
had neglected to secure himself as was his us-
usl custom, and was drowned while in fit.
He was young man of promise and leaves
mother in Harpswell, who was dependent on
him for support, His father was drowned
three years ago
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

In this city, March 81. Maurice Joseph Davis
son of John Davis, aged 3 years months.
In this city, March 81. Sarah W., wife of Capt
VIM. E. Dennison, aged so years.
Funeral on Monday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock
at No. 80 Eastern Promenade.
In Cumberland Mills, March 19. Sybl c., widow
OF Col. Elisha Newconb formerly OF Bridgton,
aged 81 years.
In Naples, March 49, Albert, son of Charles and
Ellen Proctor, aged year months.
In Bath, March 20, Nathan Mayhem, aged 70
years months.
In Bath, March 20. Elmer G. Tayler, aged "A
years months.
In Philadelphia, March 26, Amos Davis, aged so
years,-formerly of Portland Massachusetts pa
pers copy.l
In minneapolis, Mimi, March 81, George Conant
formerly of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

George Ccnant, formerly well known mer-
chant of this city, died recently at his home in
Minneapolis. Mr. Conant left this city about
fifteen years ago. He was native of Port
land, and for some years was in the ship
chandlery business with the late Micah Samp.
son. While resident OF this city, he was an
active member of the Bethel church and the
Young Mems Christian Association. His
death was the result of consumption. He
leaves a wife and three children. Mrs. D.
N. Loyeitt of this city is sister OF the de-
caasad
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

Very many Of our citizens will learn with
sadness of the death of Mrs Sarah W., the
greatly beloved wife of Capt. William e. Den,
nision, of the steamer City of Richmond,
which occurred yesterday. at her residence
No. 3S Eastern Promenade. Mrs. Dennison
had been i'll only four dayH She took severe
cold which resulted in pneumonia, With fatal
effect as above stated. The funeral will occur
from her late residence Monday afternoon at
230 o'clock
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
.eal Estate Trnmssers.

Tbs following transfers of real estate ia this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Portand-Carrie A. Tukey ct ais. to Mary NJ
Partridge, land. $667.
Scarboro James II. Tucker to Emma l. Small
land an buildings. $1625.
land. 500.
Freegort Charles S. Bragdon to Peter Stevens.
Harpswell-Isaiah Jordan to Isaac L. Dunning,
land. S242. -ei
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Tho italian VI ur.Ierers.

The Camden Herald says: "The day set for
the execution of Capone and Santore being
Good Friday, the Catholic Italians in this vi
cinity will try to get reprieve of the execa.
tion of the sentence of death for few days or
weeks, as was done in the case Of Gordon and
Wagner, the day for whose execution was at
FIST fixed for Good Friday"
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
SUBURBAN NEWS.


Frank L. Watson, youngest son of the proprietor
the control of the local department of the
Westbrook Chronicle, with the next number.
Messrs. Robinson Bennett. who have beer
spending the winter in Florida, have returned.
The manufacturing companies in this village viii
run this summer on the winter schedule, that is
leave off work at g. Is p M, instead of $50 as last
summer, thus giving their employees fifteen minutes
extra time.
Cumberland Mills.
Benz. Prince got badly scalded about the face
the first of the week, by steam escaping from a
man-head on one of the pulp mill rotaries.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

AT 10 a. m. to-day +. O. Bailey & Co. will
sell at rooms, Is Exchange street, parlor sets,
chamber sets, dinner and tea sets, crockery,
glass and plated ware, stoves, % carpets in
Brussels, tapestry, Wilton and ingram See
auction column
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Sill Alarm.

There was still alarm of fire at half past
ten o'clock yesterday morning, in response to
which the hose carriage of Maohigonns COM
pany went to L. A. Gould's store. The men
found that the heat from a furnace in the base
mont had set fra to the floor timbers above.
The flames we're essly put cut with q few
bucketfuls OF water and the loss is very slight
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Municipal Court.

DnpOAhh JOOdG OOOLO.
FRIDAY.-Terrence Cunningham and Frank Ham,
mopd. Each fined SO and cost.
Patrick Murphy and Mary Murphy. Assault
Each fined S5 and one-half cost.
George Warren. Search and seizure. Fined 500
and costs. Appealed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
FRED N. WILLIAMS.
N0TEq

NOIES.
The Salems and Gloucesters PLAYED the first of
two games for purse of $10O at Salem Thursday
night. The Salems won, three goals to two.
There will be ladies' Complimentary party at
the Bijou tonight. Ladies will be admiIted free
Polo at Falmouth rink tonight
The Greenwood Jr.'s defeated the Smith Street.
ers IL three straight goals yesterday. Time ten
The friends of the Fairfield polo club made up a
purse of $50 Wednesday, and presented it to the
club for thu purpose OF purchasing new uniforms.
Rocklands to 1 Wednesday '-'
The Springvales have challenged the Kennebunks
to a match game in neutral rink for $50 side.
1t is reported here that purse Of $50 made up
by their admirers in Bath to be presented to the
Alamedas when they become able to defeat the BIZ
Jous by three straight goals. Out of eight games
the bijous have whtewashed them twice and hayn' t
as yet had the compliment returned
Calais, April 7th and 9Th.
Ihe tairhelds will not play at the Bijou next Fri
Gay, as satisfactory arrangements could not be
MADE. @ me spEingyales viii probably play instead
club lt Will contain several we'll known local
players.
The young men who enioyed the private marty
given by the ladies, at the Biiou Thursday night,
will return the favor and invite the ladies to sin-
liar occasion next Thursday night.
mouth rink last night Yesterday. one of the boy
performers connected with 1t received telegram
that his mother was very sick. and he was sent
home on the Pullman last night If the rest of the
party sent home, future audiences would be
saved from an infction.
The Walthams will be the next Massachusetts
club to visit this city after the Globes. They viii
come week after next.
The W. II. T.'s will play at Bath tonight, in a
league game with the Alamedas.
The Bijous contemplate taking a weeks trip
through Massachusetts later in the season.
A new polo team has been organized in lewiston
called the Victorias. Is is composed of members of
last seasons Lewistops and this seasons W. H. Is
and Lewistons. Boubon, OF last summers Lewis.
tons, is captain.
Manapar Thomas of Civ riolr Ta,r;s+o,, r,;l
hold his position only until april 4th His resigna-
tion is caused by Ill health 1t is said that his rink
has not been doing very good business of late.
The Granite Citys and Alamedas are soon to play
at Calais.
There was quite party present at the Bijou last
night, at the military carnival and drill given by
ny was fine.
Massachusetts has an Alameda club
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
Advice TO mashers.

SPECIAL Spring Opening of gentlemen's neck
wear and gloves at Oven, Moore & Co.'s to-
dav
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
: : -
MAR RHAGES.

In Boothbay. March %, William A. Brewer and
Miss Ida r. Hamilton.
In Bath. March 25, Chas. W. Kingsbury of Bath
and Miss Kate Dugan OF West Groton,
In Bridgton, March 16, N. H. Pendexter and Mrs.
Mary l.. HILL
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
WS&M&W1yr

ADAMsoN's BOTANIC BALsAM HAS GAINED
reputation which places it in the front ranks of
curative agents. 1t has been in the market
bat about ten years. 1t is now recommended
by the best physicians because it cures coughs
and colds every time. Price 35 cents.
March % MW&S&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

To my Friends:

Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind
testimonial presented me last Wednesday evening;
and 1t is my earnest wish that in the future may
still meet the same true friendship that at
exists between us. Yours truly,
NLIrr Aar.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
CITY AND VICINITY.
REV ADvRRTrsRmENTs ToDAY.
NEW AnYERTIsEMENTs

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
Fred Farrington's Opening-To-Day.
The Only Hatters-Robert e. Somers & Co.
Great Reduction-H earn, Photographer.
Easter Hats Merry.
Elder g. Douglass-Remoyal.
Coe the HatIer-4.
owen Moore q Co.-Fine Neckwear.
Fine Easter Hats-Somers.
Urlaundried Shirts-kines Brothers.
Millinery-Fowle & Viles.
Less Than Cost-M. G. Palmer.
For Saie-Pony Team.
Proposals for Harbor improvements.
John Smith. Jr & Co Boston.
Notice is Hereby Given.
New England Gauge Co.-Annual Meeting.
For Sale-Double Wagon.
Proposals for Dredging.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Cnacial cnr;v,, O,,,,,.... -. ,rs. D ~.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28
ON THE ROLLERs.
FOREST CITY RINK

Mr.. George H. Whitney has been engaged by the
Ferest City Steamboat Company to manage their
rink again next season. Mr.. Whitney is now in the
Casino Rink, Chicago. The coming season at the
Forest City Rink, with Mr.. Whitney in charge of IT.
will no doubt be the best one yet.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be ussd when children ara cutting teeth.
1t relieves the little sufferer at once; it pre-
caces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub awakes
as "bright as button" 1t is very pleasant to
taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays the pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar.
rh@a, whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Dsc10 WS&M6Sw1yr
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-28

Why we can sell cheaper than all others
We make our own Silk Hats.
We make our own Stiff Hats.
We make our own Soft Hats.
No extra charge for making to order.
Call in and see the Latest in Stiff
Hat, Flat Brim, Medium Crown, Cloth Band.
To-day we show the Young Mems Silk Hat
with Cloth Band. Entirely new to Portland.