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The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
THE cooPERAcE INDUSTRY.
lite Past and Present Condition in
Maine.

In connection with the discussion of the
cooperage industry the following statement
of the business in Maine, as it existed in
former years and as it is at present, has been
prepared:
In former good years 100000 of shook were
annually exported from this port to Cuba.
The shook were worth about dollar each,
or 100000. The wood of which these shook
are made is from trees that can not be used
for building purposes, and would have little
value were it not for the shook made from
them. For the amount of shook formerly
exported from this port 100000 pairs of
heads were required, worth "a cents pair
on the cars in Portland, or $4,000. As in
the case of the shook, the lumber required
in the manufacture of the heads has little
value for other purposes, being taken from
small crooked trees or the sidings from
large logs. One million pairs of heads would
use up 10000 feet Of lumber.
This years shipment of shook to Cuba
and Porto Rico from this port, from the be-
ginning of the season in August last to the
present time, is 6O,36O of shook as against a
shipment of from 100000 to 100000 in former
good years. There is, of course, CORE
spending decrease in the shipment of heads.
The season during which the shipments are
made continues from August until March or
April, the heaviest part of the shipments
being made early in order to meet the crop in
the West Indies.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
Work Among the Chinese.

10 annual sociabIe of the Second Parish
vninese class was held in the vestry of the
church last evening. There were about
twenty of the Chinese pupils and their
friends present. and the teachers and invited
guests made up party numbering fifty or
sixty In all. Apleasing programme had been
prepared, and was rendered by the members
Of the class, part of the numbers being given
Ia English and the remainder in the Chinese
tongue. The company were afterwards en-
tertained by the school with music upon
instruments brought from their native land,
and the pupils in turn heartily enjoyed the
refreshments which were served.
A history of the class, prepared and read
by Miss Leach, shows the results of the good
work among the Chinese since the formation
of the school six years ago. Some work had
previously been done among them by the
Baptist societies. The class started with a
membership of five, and now contains 10
pupils, and through the kindness of Mr..
Daniels similar classes have been formed in
Biddeford, Lewiston, Bath and Augusta.
Each Chinaman has a teacher, and learns to
read and write beside receiving religious
instruction. The contributions of the class,
amounting to between $50 and $40 year,
are devoted to aid in supporting Chinese
student at the theological school at Tung
Che. The class meets every Sunday noon
from 1915 to O'Clock, the first half of the
time being occupied with general exercises
and the remainder in individual instruction
The department and intelligence of the
students at the sociable last evening attest
the good results of the class.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
BRIEF JoTTsNcs.

There was meeting of the Longfellow
Chautauqpa Circle last night.
The class of IS, p H. S. hold an annual
reunion this evening.
The walters of the steamer fremont will
give a dance at Mechanics Hall tonight.
Chandler will furnish excellent music.
Remember the temperance meeting tonight
at the Gospel Mission at 7.30 o'clock. All
are cordially invited.
Mr.. Timothy c. Hearley, now at the Maine
General Hospital. was presented Saturday
with purse containing 5000, by his fellow
workmen of the Portland Company
A recent canvass Of the towu of Gorham,
re vealed eleven Protestant families in town,
with no portion Of the Bible In their posses
sion.
The Woodford's Congregational Sunday
School contributed 1854, the result of an en-
tertalnment, to the Childrens Christmas
Club.
Two teams collided on the shell road last
evening and the occupants three men, were
thrown out and received some bad bruises
and cuts. The horses cleared themselves
and ran away.
The Willis Chautauqua Circle met last eve
ming with Mrs. John Russell on Bracket
street. The members present joined a
tourists party and visited the principal
cities of Italy together
The steamer Sarnia of the Dominion Line
arrived in Liverpool Sunday evening after a
quick and pleasant passage. The Texas and
Toronto Of the same line will probably sail
from this port Thursday.
The annual festival of the Sunday School
connected with st. Luke's Cathedral took
place last evening. The pupils after the ex-
eroises became the recipients of gifts from a
heavily laden Christmas tree.
One of the handsomest calendars of the
season is issued by the New England Mutual
Life Insurance Company. A fine representa-
tlon Of an old fashioned New England
kitchen, in which sits Priscilla at the spin
ming wheel ornaments its face
Saturday pipe in one Of the radiators in
the store of Washbum s. Foster, on Cross
street, exploded with considerable force,
overturning two counters and making re-
port rs loud as a pistol shot. The clerks in
Ike store were considerably frightened but
luckily no one was hurt and the damage was
slight
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
The King of Tramps.
(Kennebec Journal.)

most distressing case of tramp suffering
was discovered in Chelsea, recently. A fell
low was found wandering about there, ap-
parently in crazy condition. His clothing
was seant and ragged, while pairof old
rubbers full Of holes, partially covered his
feet 1t was one of these cold days that a
Chelsea sheriff discovered him. He could
not speak word of English, and wrote a
communication on paper in a strange hand
which was not Ineligible to anyone. The
unfortunate man was given shelter by the
kind-hearted officer, and twas soon learned
that he was in a starving condition, and that
he had eaten no food for several days, peo-
pie refusing to feed him as he looked so
frightful After eating dinner enough for
three men, the sheriff informs us, he swal-
lowed thirteen apples as dessert. The fellow
was taken to the Insane Hospital where he
was pronounced insane by the doctors, and
subsequently to jail where he now is. A
man was found in the latter institution who
could talk with him, and it was learned that
he was Dane and had been in this country
about year. He gave his name as Carl
johnson. 1t seemed as though hardship and
privation had injured his mind and rendered
him incapable of earning his living and he
had taken to tramping. An attempt will be
made to place him in the hospital as State
patient.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
PERSONAL.

Hon. T. b. Reed is In the city for the week
Mrs. Annie Cary Raymond took part in
the singing at High Street Church Sunday
Night.
Mrs. Carlisle, wife of the Speaker of the
House Of Representatives, has invited Mrs
Thomas B. Reed of this city, to receive with
her on New Years Day, together with
the wives OF Congressman Morrison, Breck-
enridge and Willis.
0. Z. Hawkins, Worcester; f. C. Boynton
New York; f. A. Robbins, Detroit; A. S
Ranpey, Concord, n H.; L. B. Dennis, An
dover; Il. d. Nash, st. Albans; II. A. Cross
Lynn, were among the guests at the Fal
mouth Hotel last night
Mr.. Nathaniel Walker, of the firm Of
Walker Brothers, II Merchants row, Boston
died at his residence, No. 90 Commonwealth
avenue, In that city, on Sunday. Mr.. Walker
was widely known In business circles from
his long connection with the mills of Lewis
ton and other manufacturing corporations.
The many friends Of Mrs. Hattie Dunning
Chase will be panied to learn of her sudden
death which occurred at her late residence
No. rs Oxford street The deceased was a
graduate of the Portland High School, class
OF '79, and by her many beautiful traits OF
character had endeared herself to all who
knew her. She leaves a large circle OF
Tiends to moR1n her loss, and great sympa-
Is felt for the bereaved family.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
Fire In DeerIng.

Yesterday afternoon, about 4.45 O'Clock,
word was sent to this city from Deering,
asking for aid in order to subdue a fire at
the large and handsome residence of Mr..
William H. Baxter on Pleasant street,
Deering. 1t seems that Mr.. Baxter uses
gasoline for lighting his house, and had also
lately put in boiler in order to heat the
house with steam. 1t is thought there may
have been leak in the gasoline tank in the
cellar, in the ell, and the gas caught fire and
was carried up through the furnace fiues
into the partitions above. The hand engine
arrived on the spot but did not work WELL
The citizens. however, handled water pals
lively, so that when Machigonne steamer
arrived from Portland the flames were
well in hand and no stream was re-
quired. The family, with the assist
ance of the neighbors, had got the
carpets rolled up and ont of the house, and
also removed the furniture in excellent con-
dition. The fire was confined to the cellar,
cellar stairs and first story of the ell Mr..
Baxter could not estimate his loss last night.
There is ample insurance, and probably $500
to 5000 will cover the damage.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
SUBURBAN NEWS.
ROWERY BEACH


Two more inclement and disagreeable days, ey-
en- at this bleak headland, could not well be con-
ceived of than were Saturday and Sunday last
The wind which blew gale from the n. N. e.,
was Of the most piercing quality, sending the
mercury nearly down to Zero and competing The
men engaged in erecting the new building at The
light station to stamp their feet, thrash Their
hands and ehafe their ears to prevent freezing
1t was soon found that stagings could not be Kept
in place or lumber handled with safety, and the
men were obliged to cease work, and secure Them
selves against the fury Of the gale. by noon the
wind which had abatednone OF IT'S chllllng temper
reached velocity of IS miles an hour, q rate
which it maintained through the night and well
I'D to Sunday noon when both cold and wind
perceptibly moderated. During Saturday night
there were ftful binding gusts OF snow, which
the fierce north wind gave no lodgment snort OF
the ocean. The blizzard if so it may be named
was prefaced by one OF those gorgeous winter
sunsets so common at this season year ago, and
which many beside myself have come 10 regard
as certain precursors of severely cold weather
Although the weather has been quite clear nearly
all the time not sail has been seen on the VIDE
ocean for nearly three days.
Up to date there have been six cases OF measles
at the Two Lights, all of which are now Gonzales
cent There are three other persons, members OF
the first assistants family liable to be attacked
The travelling between Portland and the Cape is
just eXecrable.
FREEPoRT.
At the annual meetingo of Freeport Lodge, F. and
A NJ, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resozued.-That the members of Freeport Lodge
No %. f. and A. NJ, extend their most sincere
thanks to Mr.. j. r Glidden of waldoboro for his
gift to Freeport Lodge OF two beautiful masonic
emblemS
furnished Mr.. Glidden, and that they be published
in the Portland papers, and also be spread upon
the records of the Lodge.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
ODD FELLOWS, ENTERTAINMENT.

Tonight Portland Encampment will give an en-
tertainment at Odd Fellows Hall, the second in
the course. The list of talent engaged as pub
lshed in our amusement column, is evidence that
the concert will be of high character. The pro-
gramme has already been published.
THE MIKADO.
There was good advance sale of seats for the
performance of "The Mikado,' which will be
given Wednesday evening by Mr. Stetsons COM
pany at Portland Theatre. The performances
given last week were so fine that there will be
great desire evinced to see the opera again.
The Bangor Wing says: "A number Of the
and New York on the train Sunday evening,
among them being Miss Montague, who plays the
part of Yum Yum. The indications were that the
company was to be made smaller"
DENMAN THOMPSON.
Friday and Saturday Denman Thompson, with
his company, will appear in the favorite comedy
of Josh Whitcomb" at Portland Theatre. Mr..
Thompson has made the old Yankee farmer
familiar to theatre goers all over this continent
and will now as usual draw crowded houses.
Tickets will be ready on wednesday.
SLAVE MUSIC OF THE SOUTH.
Dr. Powells lecture in City Hall, in the Y. NJ.
c. A. course tomorrow eyening,has for its subject
one of the most interesting of topics To illustrate
the lecture the fine choir of the First Parish will
sing many of the slave songs. Tickets can be
secured at Stockbridge's.
NOTES.
Miss Emma Thursby, the celebrated singer, was
on the Boston and Albany ''Owl" train which was
wrecked Sunday morning.
Mrs Frances Anne Kemble, who has been IN
England for some years, is coming to this country
again.
Clara Morris travels with trunk six feet high
and five feet wide the largest theatrical trunk on
fine road In her level case are thirty-SiX rings,
several necklaces, two dozen bracelets, three dia
monds the size of hickory nuts, and any quantity
of hairpins. Of the stage Miss Morris wears no
iewelry except plain little gold ring on her left
Gov n. p Banks daughter has been playing in
Massachusetts with success. The Boston Tran
script says: ''MisS Banks acting has power and
intensity. She has graceful figure and must
cal voice, especially rich and tender in the lower
register The absence OF "elocutiOn" and the for
getfuness in self are rare qualities. Success
both as author and actress seem surely within
her easy reach.'
The Boston Handel and Haydn Society began
its seventy-first session Sunday night in Music
Hall with its regular Christmas-tide presenta-
ton of "The Messiah Robert FranZs newly
revised edition of the Mozart accompaniments
with amplifications, were used for the first time
in that city The solos were sung by the follow
ing named singers: Mrs. L. Humprey-Allen, Miss
Sarah j. Fisher Miss Hattie j. Clapper Cher first
appearance there, Mr.. Whitney MockHdge lhis
first appearance there in 0ratorto), and Mr.
Myron W. Whitney.
i'Manon," an opera by MasSenet, was per-
formed by Mapleson's company at the Academy
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
A Denial from Appraiser Pierce.
PORTLAND, Dec. %, 1888,

PORTLAND, Dec. %, 1850.
To the Editor of the Press:
A few days ago you published an
article in your news columns, stating
in substance that the appointments in
the Portland Custom House were pro-
cured by corrupt means, and speci-
fically stating the sums paid as being $1,000
and $500 respectively. Editorially you called
upon the Bangor Wing, which authorized
the article, to furnish names. | have
been waiting quietly for the names to be fur
nished, or something more specific and tan
gible, before saying anything about the
matter, as the article in the manner in which
it was written may be said to accuse, by i'm
plication, my being one Of the parties to
whom the rumor referred.
/ wish, therefore, through your columns
to say that, so far as am concerned, and so
far as | know, the implication is false in
every word, line and particular and a
malicious SANDER. And / challenge any
person or persons, paper or papers to make
the statement in such a manner that can
reach them by legal process, when | will
convince any judge or jury of the falsity and
righteousness of the implication so far as |
am concerned in the most emphatic manner.
Respectfully,
EDWARD r. PIERCE,
U. S. Appraiser, Portland Custom House.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29

Everything in Readiness for the Dir.
ne..


Yesterday was busy time for the men,
bers of the Children's Christmas Club. Last
preparations were being made, donations
rapidly coming in and the different commit
tees hard at work. Down on the lower floor,
in the ward room the benefciaries of the
club many of them SO small that they came
in charge of mothers and friends, were being
fitted to warm and comfortable garments, in
which it is safe to say that they will heartily
enjoy the dinner and Christmas merry max
ing today.
Miss. Sargent has received letter from
Miss Susie M. Wharton of Racine, Wis The
little lady was living in the city last year and
has served her two cents a week during the
past twelve months, sending the amount in
her letter.
The club acknowledges with much pleas
ure generous contribution from the chill
dren of the Shaker family of West Glouces-
ter to the Christmas Club of Portland The
gifts are articles manufactured in the fami-
ly, work baskets, cushions, needle cases,
sewing bags, &C., &c, all beautiful and use
full. Also two pairs of warm home-knit
stockings that will keep some little feet very
warm through the cold winter These last
are from mother MARY Ann" who long
past eighty still retains the power and the
desire for active usefulness.
Members of the club and also the guests
are reminded that the dinnerFwill commence
promptly at one o'clock. Miss Helen Spring,
chairman, Mrs. c. NJ. Stills and Mrs. G. o. K.
Cram, the committee on gifts will receive do
nations up to the hour of the dinner.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
School Committee.

The regular monthly meeting of the School
Board was held last evening. Present
Messrs. Baker, MCGOWAN, Holden, Merrill
and McAlpine. In the absence Of the May.
or Col Merrill was chosen chairman pre-
tenn. The record of the last meeting was
read and approved.
Mr. MCGOWAN read Miss Foley's request
for leave Of absence for three months and
this request was granted.
MT. MCGOWAN reported Miss Fox transferred
10 the Park street school, and on his recon-
mendation Miss Mary McAleney was.chosen
by ballot regular assistant in the North
school in place of Miss Fox.
The matter Of further substitution in the
North school was referred to subcommittee
on that school,
Pay rolls and bills for the month amount
ing to $8,138.23 were read and approved.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
Excursion to Boston.

The following members of the Boys Lit
erary Society of tho Young Mems Christian
Association went on an excursion to
Boston last evening on one of the
elegant steamers of the Portland Packet
Company, greatly reduced rates having been
generously allowed them by the managers
Fred A. Hamblen, L. K. Austin, Harry l..
Pearson, Leonard P. Ross, Harry Sawyer,
W. w. Jewett, Harry F. Cummings, Braxton
Reed, Harry r. Chase, VIM. A. Low, Sam
uel D. Chase, Harry l.. Thompson, Burt
Dunbar, Willie Wright. This is the soce-
tvs second excursion to Boston, the first one
having been made last May. The boys will
visit many places of interest and will doubt
less greatly enjoy their trip.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
A RuffianIy Set.

Yesterday as Patrick Flaherty, driver in
the employ of Randall & ATcAllister, was
returning from the Marine Hospital, where
he had delivered load of coal, he was
assaulted on Tukey's bridge by gang of
four ronghs, taken from his team and rough
ly handled. During the day countryman
driving into town with load Of hay re-
ceived like usage at the hands of the same
fellows. Last evening the police arrested
John Lee, one of the gang. John was ter
ribly drunk and fought all the way into the
station. No cause is assigned for the
occoI,1tc
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
I'm Insolvency.

Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumber
land, State of Maine December %, A. D. 1885.
In case of WILLARD B. SINNOTT, Insolyent
Debtor.
EyHIS is to give notice, that on the twenty-eighth
IL dayo December, A: d. 1885, Warrant IN
Insolvency was issued by Henry .. PeaDody,
Judge of the Court of Insolvency for said County
of Cumberland, against the estate Of said
WILLARD B. sINNOTT, of Portland,
adjudged to be an Insolyent Debtor, on petition
of said Debtor, which petition was filed on the
twenty-eighth day of December, A. ID. 1885, to
which date interest on claims is to be computes;
That the payment of any debts to or by said
Debtor and the transfer and delivery Of any prop
erty by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor,
to prove their debts and choose one or more as.
signees of his estate, will be held at Court Of
Insolvency to be holden at Probate Court Room Ill
said Portland, on the eighteenth day of January,
A. d. 1886, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten. IL. IL. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff. as Messenger of the Court OF In
solyency for said County of Cumberland
dec29&ian5
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
LIoyds Register Of British and Foreign Shipping
SURvEYORSHIP AT PORTLAND MAINE.

re1HE Committee of Lloyd's Register of British
and Foreign Shipping being DESTROYS TO APP
noint Surveyor at the port of Portland Maine.
having good knowledge of the construction OF
Wood and Iron Ships
from persons wishing to become candidates, ac-
companed by testimonials as to the applicants,
pfee will be considered, if received by the Secre-
fary on or before the 9th February, 1886.
Its necessary that every candidate should make
his application in his own handwriting, III the
English language.
The Surveyor will not be required to be eXclt-
siyely the servant of the Soc iety.
Forms to be filled up by candidates with partlc-
ulars as to remuneration, &C., can be obtained on
application to E. p. SHERWOOD, ESQ, 481s EX-
change ST., Bird floor, Ll0yds Agent, Portland,
Me- from 1890 a. m. to ~ NJ
BY order Of the Committee,
B. YARMOUTH, Secretary.
2, White Lion Court CornItdui Z. G. tn Deeena-
ber 1885 dec29d2W
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
A Cape Man Drowned

The latest information received here con-
corning the loss of the schooner Breeze-re-
ported in our dispatches yesterday-at Grand
Harbor, is that the man who was carried out
to sea was George Weymouth of Cape Eliza
beth. Capt. Leary was ashore at the time
1t is thought that the schooner must have
gone down with Weymouth aboard. He
leaves family. The Breeze was schooner
Of % tons, and was very old. She was sent
out after herring.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
DEATHS.

In this city, Dec. 9th, Mrs. Hattie F., wife of
Fred A. Chase, and daughter of John and Susan
Dunnng, aged % years months.
Funeral this Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock,
at No. 7S Oxford street.
In this city, Dec. 2S, Sarah c., infant daughter
of James and Hannah Hepburn. aged IL weeks.
In this city, Dec. %, Alice M youngest daugh-
ter of VIM. 7. and Susie H. Durloo, aged years
8 months.
In Kennebunkport, Dec. 20, Mrs. Lucy J. Gay
lori widow of John FL. Murphy, aged 62 years.
In Bristol, Nov. 25, Waterman Hatch, aged So
In jefferson, Nov. "a, Miss Martha Hodgkins,
aged years.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
The Governor of the Penobscot lndI-
ans Dead.

Vincent, or better known Saco Basin
Swasson, the Governor of the Penobscot
tribe of Indians, died at his home on
Indian Island, Oldtown, Saturday, after a
few weeks illness. The last official act OF
his was to attend meeting of the tribe, and
while making speech he was seized with
apoplexy, from the effects Of which he never
recovered. He had held the office of gov
ernor for many years and proved himself to
be an honest and wise leader Of his people
in whom they placed implicit confidence. He
was well known to mauy of our Governors
and legislators to whom he often addressed
himself in behalf of his people. He went
down to his grave an honored Catholic
blessed with the prayers of his devoted
triha
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
Zeal Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Portland-Henry NJ Fessenden to Charles d.
Richards. land. 500.
land. $75.
Windham-D. W. Hawkes. to j. c. Ward, land,
81 and other consideration.
Baldwin-Abbie c. Mason to John G. Cram,
land. $40
Eleazer and John W. Flint to Abbie c. Mason,
land $780,
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-29
The Charity Ball.

There should be- and we have no doubt
there will be, liberal patronage of the
Charity Ball, which will be given at City
Hall, Friday night next, in celebration of
the New Year. These charity balls have al
ways been brilliant, because, managed as
they have been by well known society ladies,
they have always drawn large and fashion
able company. In the hands of the same
ladies the coming New Year the ball cannot
fail to prove as popular as its predecessors.
The receipts are devoted to noble objects,
and every ticket bought serves to swell the
power of doing good.