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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
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fire occurred at Deering yesterday morn
ing at $50 o'clock, that narrowly escaped very
serious results. The large car house and sta
BILE Of the Portland Railroad Company is To-
Gated close to the Maine Central station at
Woodfords. AS Mr.. Parkman, the station
agent, was coming from breakfast he saw fire
in the car house, and with the aid of his own
and the horse railroad employees, broke into
the building. One of the two large cars. late
ly purchased from Brill g. Co., was all in
flames, and another was on fire. By the aid
of the Harden Star Hand Grenades the fire in
Ehe first car was extingulshed, but not before
the Car was ruined, but the building was saw
ed although the side was badly scorched The
fire in the other car was extiDguished with
snow, and both cars we're dragged out of the
car house. 1t was narrow escape for the
house and stable, and also the sailroad station.
The loss will be about 500, covered by insur-
ance with Warren Sparrow. The fire is be-
lieved to have been of incendiary origin.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
ON THE ROLLERS.

ALAMEDAs TONIGHT.
Tonight the Bilious will meet the Alamedas of
Bath in league game at the Bijou. The game has
been the talk in polo circles for some time, and
there will probably be of the largest crowds of
the season present to witness it, large party will
accompany the Alamedas from Bath by special
train. The Bilious ought to win the game, but it
remains to be seen whether they will or not
By the request OF many patrons, the management
of the Bijou has decided to the front rows
in both galleries at tonights game, and seats may
be secured during tho day, thus avoiding the tre-
mendous rush at the door,
MAINE STATE LEAGUE MEETING,
meeting of the Maine State League was held
at Augusta last night, to take action in regard to
entering team in place of the Biddefords. Appli-
cations were received from the Lewistons, Fair
fields, and j. d. RS of Augusta, and after long
discussion it was voted to admit the j. D. RS if
arrangements could be made satisfactory TO the
Granite Citys, who now play in the Augusta rink
WORD VIII be received from them today, and with
out doubt the j. D. RS will be the successors of
the BddefOrds.
WRIT 3; GRANITE CITYs, o.
The game at Augusta last night between the
W. II. T.'s and Granite Citys, surprised every one
1t was closely contested but the latter club failed
to secure goal. Time of game, so minutes; ac-
tua playing tine, 20 minutes Caviss, of the W.
ID. T.s, was struck in the leg and so badly hurt
that surgeon was called but after short time
he pluckily resumed playing
NOTES.
The Casino Rink in Chicago of which c. B, Whit
ney HAS just taken the management has skating
surface l9Ux86 feet free from distractions. The
First Regiment Band furnishes music every even.
ing. The rink is fitted up with private boxes as in
theatre.
Ladies complimentary party at Portland Rink to-
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

1t was bright and cold yesterday. The mer-
curry indicated 90 at sunrise, 23e at noon, 18o at
sunset; wind west
We have received from Stephen Berry, the
Masonic Token for January.
A school of whales was seen yesterday morn
ing disporting themselves off Seguin,
The Allan line steamer Sarmatian, arrived
at Halifax yesterday and will be here today.
The Montreal of the Dominion line is now
due at Halifax. She has 1900 tons of cargo for
this port.
The contribution in aid OF the Widows' Wood
Society taken up at the First Parish church
Sunday amounted to $96o6.
The Sebsgo Wood Boa I'd Company
adjourned Its meeting yesterday one week,
without trSnsacting any business.
DR.. S. Fl. Weeks will address the class in
physiology at the High School at 1910 p m.
today.
A very delightful concert was given by
Grimmer's orchestra at Rossni Hall last eve
ming, and good supper was provided.
Mr.. r. o. Conant bought an imported two
year old Jersey heifer at the Ferris sale yes
terday for $210; and Mr.. G. R. Milliken nine
months calf for 500.
Capt. Willard, manager of the Forest City
steamboat line says there is no truth in the
statement that the com pany had bought ont
the Union Steamboat Company.
The Portland & Ogdensburg road will sell
from Saturday. the oath until Wednesday the
28th inst. at reduced rates.
A spirited temperance meeting was held at
the Gospel Mission last night. Mr. F. j. Rus
sell presided and interesting remarks were
made by Rev. Fl c. Munsou, j. NJ. Todd and
others. Fur persons sgeed he pledge.
Elliott King, Esq, delivered the address last
evening at the fret anniversary of the estab-
lisbmept of tbs Buxton Lodge of knights Of
Psthias. Quite number of Portland Knights
attended the exercises at Buxton Centre.
gang Of burglars broke into ths manufact-
uring establishment OF Shaw, Cooling & Co.,
Monday morning, aud ripped out the money
drawer, containing several dollars. 1t is feared
that quite quantity of shoes and stock has
been stolen.
The j. b. Ferris place at falmouth Fore
side, sold at auction by f. o. Bailey & Co,
yesterday, was bought by Mr.. W. A. Carleton,
agent for the Traveller Insurance Company,
for $4,000. About 200 gentlems sn were present
at the sale.
Harry B. Brown is assisting the Portland
Commaudery about their decorations at the
Falmouth for Thursday evening which is
guarantee that they will be artistic and cor
rect. Chandler will play SEINE new music
Just received.
Advertisements appropriately coming under
the classification heads, WANTS HELP WANT
ND, SITUATIONS WANTED, FoR SALE, To LET,
BOARD and ROOMS aud LOST AND FOUND, not
exceeding forty words, will be inserted in the
Daily PRESS one week, for twenty. five cents, if
paid in advance. When payment is not made
In advance regular rates will be charged. The
large circulation of the PREss makes it the best
medium for these advertisements
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
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 pair, and the little cherub awskes
as "bright as button" 1t is very pleasant to
taste. II soothes the child, softens The gums,
allays ali pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rhea, whether arising from tsething or other
causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
dec10 Ws&M&W1yr
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Supreme judicial Court.


TuEsDAY-ABgeliDe Bowker W.. Andrew F. Read
In March 1882, Thorn NJ. Read of Bath ,iied
leaving viii in which mis- nephews the defendant
Andrew L., Franz lin sid Edwin Read were named
executors and resi- 'uary legatees. at the lime
of his dece4se his estate estimated at about
tour hundred thousand dollars To the plaia,lff
his only sister and to his brother Farker NJ. Re- ad
he left thousand dollars they proposed 10 con-
test the will hut made arrangement with the
by which they Withdrew their opposit ion.
The planin Gays thai lhs arrangement that
she and Parker NJ. Real suouid each receive $40
QUO, that nclu ing he legacy one thousand.
from tie executors aud additional sum Of five
tbaussDd dollars from the defendant personally.
This suis is brought 10 recover tie five thousand
dollars.
D,feniant says be never promised to pay III
plain if any sum in addition 10 his part of The
50 00O. which the e1 scutors agreed to pay. He
admit thai hs promised pay Parker M. Read
something additional but says be did not agree to
pay him i've ihousaud dollars in addition TO his
share Of the SO 000 but dj agree TO make his share
up 10 sc. 900. WheL he finally settled ne paid him
$500 in addition to the $4,000 paid by the exc
cutors. Jury cut
Washington Gilbert for plH.
Putnam for dfts.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

The annual meeting of the Odd Fellows
Mutual Relief Association was held at Odd
Fellows Hall last evening. The following
o{3 nIa
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

There were 573 passengers Landed at this
port the past quarter. OF this number 410
were males and 1853 females, and Sc were
cabin passengers, 81 were not immigrants and
262 were. OF the 81. 202 were males and 1O9
females, and Of the 262, 2OS were males and 81
were females.
The nationality of the passengers was as fol-
lows' Danes 30. English 6S, Germans 10,
Irish 10, Norwegian %, Nova Scotia 70, Scotch
20 and Swedes 81. Their occupations were:
lsborers 1888, merchants 7, farmers 4, no occu-
pations 81.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

WANFED-Ladies and gentlemen at once. in
w city. town or village to take pleasant work at
their own homes; can be done during leisure hours
or as steady employment; we give constant work and
good sa airy; no canvassing; no humbug. Address,
with stamp, j. FOWLER & CO., Boston, Mass box
Silt. ala
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

A splendid flock Of sheep passed through our
streets yesterday on the way from the Do
minon steamship to the Ogdensbnrg station,
where they will lake tfsia at 3 80 a m today,
via that road, to Cleveland, Ohio, thence to
New Orleans to the exposition. They are mag
nifcent pure Southdowns, of great size and
qnslity, some OF the yesrlings weighing 200 to
230 pounds Two very fine rams were bred by
the Duke OF Ri ,hmond and Gordon at Good
win, Sussex. The owners of the flock are E
& A. Stanford. The flock were exhibited with
great success last fall in Canada, ,'and at Chica-
go in December sale was made OF ten ewes
and a ram to Senator Mitchell Of Milwaukee.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
OWEN, MOORE c co.


Court of Insolvency for the County Of Cumberland.
State of Maine, January 13 A d. 1885
In case of HENRY f. PLAISTED, of Gorham. in
said County Of Cumberland. individually and as a
member OF he d M and copartnership of Webb &
Plaisted, Insolyent debtor.
FSSHlS is to give notice that the nineteenth day of
Il January, A. D. 1885,. a warrant in Insolvency
was issued by Henry G. Peabody Judge of the Court
OF Insolvency for sail County of Cumberland
against the estate of said
HENRY f. PLaISTED individually and as men,
her of the firm of Webb Plaisted
adjndged to be an insolvent debtor on petition of
said debtor, which petition was fled on the twelfth
day of January, A. d. 1885, to which date interest
on claims is to be computed.
Ihat the payment OF any debts to or by said debt
Or and the transfer and delivery of any property by
him are forbidden by law -
That meeting of the creditors OF said debtor, to
prove their debts and choose one or more assignees
of his estate, will be held at Court of Insolvency
to be holden at Probate Court room in Port
land, on the second day Of February. A. ID. 1883.
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date frat above written.
ELISHA n. JORDAN,
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger Of the Court of Insol-
vency for said County of Cumberland
jan21&2s
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

Rev. John nj. Lowden will conduct the
Bible class for the study Of the International
Sunday School Lessons, at the rooms of the
Young Mems Christian Association, next FRI
day afternoon, at 4.3O O'clock. Subject, "Paul
Going to Jerusalem" 4cts 81, LA. The
public are cordially invited to attend
Rev. II. P, Winter, general secretary of the
association, preached in Auburn on Sunday
forenoon. for Rev. G.. d. Lindsay, of the High
street Methodist church, taking his text from
Daniel vi, 10. He also conducted the evening
service at the same church,
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

Brief advertisements are inserted under
This head one week for rs cents, paid in
advance.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Rheunati:sn,

We doubt if there is, or can be, a specific
remedy for rheumatism; but thousands who
have suffered its pains have been greatly ben
Gifted by Hoods Sarsapariila. If you have
failed to find relief, try this great remedy.
81 was afflicted with rheumatism twenty
years. Previous to 1883 I found no relief, but
grew worse, and at one time was almost help
less. Hoods Sarsaparilla did me more good
than all the other medicine I ever had"
Il. T. BALcoM, Shirley Village, Mass.
81 had rheumatism three years, and got no
relief till took Hood Sarsaparilla. 1t has
done great things for lae. recommend it to
pthers." LEWIS BURBANK, Biddeford, Me.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized by
hree peculiarities 1st, the combination of
remedial agents I'd, the proportion, Sd, the
process of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is a medicine OF unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence
"Hood's Sarsaparilla tones up my system,
purifes my blood, sharpens my appetite, and
seems to make me over" j. p. THOMPSON,
Register of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"Hood's Sarsaparila beats all others, and
is worth its weight in gold" l. HARRINGTON.
13O Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S5. Made
only by G. ]. HOOD 81 CO., LOWELL Mass.
100 sDoses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

TuEsDAY-State VS.. Asalp H. Young appellants.
Appeal f,om the Municipal Court upon complaint
for assault and battery upon Marietta Davis. Yer
dict hot guilty.
Libby, asst, county attorney.
Frank & Larrabee for diff.
State vs.. Cords L. LoDgley. Appeal from the
Municipal Court upon complaint Tor search and
seizure. Verdict guilty.
Libby, asst, county attorney.
w. F. Lunt & E. M. Rand for diff.
Daniel Wech was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty
dollars and costs for the illegal transportation of
liquors. Committed.
The trial of homas j. Libby or the murder of
Lydia S. Snow has been set down for Tuesday after
noon, January 27th, al d venires for forty addi
tional Jurors nave been issued
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Hair nresssrs, Rail-

The fourth annual ball given by the Hair
Dressers' Union took place at City Hall last
night, with very well pleased company pres-
ent. From to 8 o'clock there was round
dancing, followed by an order of fifteen dances,
to music by Chandler. Z. A. Brownley was
floor manager, with G. I. Orr and H. Mayo
assistants, and W. Fl. W. Adams, J. e. East
man, #, E. Titcomb, j. A. jackson. E. e.
Hurd, f, e. Rogers. NJ. A. Sculley aids. The
order was very prettily got mp BY Small. 1t is
hoped good amount was reslizsd for the sick
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Ocean Tickets,

The war between the ocean steamers has
now reduced the storage passage to $40 out
ward and prepaid as will be seen by j. L. Far
mer's, % Exchange street, advertisement. All
of our citiz ems of continental countries should
go to him at once and secure tickets as these
rates cannot last long.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

As the members of the Salvation Army
passed through Gorbams Corner, on return
from the funeral of a comrads at Saco, yester-
day afternoon, they were assaulted by large
crowd of the roughs in the vicinity. Pieces of
ice and sticks were thrown, striking the SOL
diers and cutting one drum. Alfred DunpLy
and Harry Lopez were quite badly hurt.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

John b. Coughs lecture on peculiar Peo-
pie" is one of his most interesting productions.
He will appear in the Stockbridge course this
evening.
George Chainey of Boston will lecture in
Thatcher Post Hall this evening on "How and
why became Spritualist."
Mr.. e. 81. Elwell will lecture on "The
Aborigines Of Maine" in the free Mechanic
course tomorrow night
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

The following transfers of real estate In this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Chebeague Island-Royal I. Hamilton to Louise
A. Jehnson land. $50
Saccarappa-Elias S. Dodge to Daniel S. Graffam
land. 1900.
Gorham-Eiss S. Dodge to Sadie E. Graffam,
land. $1,000.
standish-wilson Dow to Herbert W. Dow, land.
$1,000
Pownal- Emily E. Cleaves to Clara A. Foge, land
and buildings. 500.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Boston aud Portland CIothing Comp.u,

Boston aud Portland Clothing Company.
The Boston & Portland Clothing Company
make an announcement in our paper that
speaks for itself. Nobody can open the paper
without the advertisement catching the eye
and, once caught, reading the remarkable
bargains offered. 1t will be seen that all kinds
OF clothing are offered at half price. 1t is
really well worth while to examine the prices
at which stylish garments for boys are offered.
There has been great demand for these
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Eorest Civ A,b,e,ic CIub.

A class of twenty-five yoans men has re-
Gently been formed in this city, under the
name of the Forest City Athletic Club. for the
purpose OF indulging in athletic sports and de-
velcping their muscles. Following are the
officers:
President-B. Stoddard.
Vice Presdent-W. Kimball.
Treasurer-W Chase
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
In Insolvency.

AA AhSOatSsRCys
Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland
state OF Maine January 20, A. d. 1885.
In case of WILLIAM A. WARD, Insolvent Debtor.
FENHIS is to give notice that on the twentieth day
Il of January, A. D. 1885, Warrant in Insoi-
vency was issued by Henry c, Peabody Judge OF
the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cuber-
land, against the estate of said
WILLIAM A. WARD, of Brunswick,
adjudged to be an insolyent debtor on petition of
said debtor, which petition fled on the twentieth
day of January A. d. 1885, to which date inter
est on claims is to be computed
That the payment of any debts to or by said debt
by him forbidden by law.
That meeting of the creditors of said debtor to
prove their debts and choose one or more assignees
of his estate will be held at court of insolvency to
be holden at Probate Court room, in said Portland
on the second day of February, A. D. 1885, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon.
ten
H. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court Of Insol-
vency for said County of Cumberland.
jan21&2s
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Trustee Annoin,ea

Judge Walton, Of the Supreme Court has
appointed Hon. Thomas Il. Haskell as trustee
under the first mortgage Of the Portland &
Ogdensburg railroad, to fill the vacancy Great
cd by the death of Samuel e. Spring. The
other trustees are Philip Henry Brown and
Weston 4. Milhken.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

Yesterday fire was discovered in the candy
factory of Mr.. Jackson, in this village, and it
was badly Injured before the flames we're ex-
tinguished. The loss will not exceed few
hundred dolara. it is reported.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Bewdnn Alumni a s.ociation

The annual meeting and dinner Of the Bow
doin Alumni Association will take place this
evening at the Falmouth Hotel. Hon. G. F..
Libby will dsliyer an Grafton and Fl. ii.
Emery poem, There will be large atten-
dance.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

Portland Steam Packet Company.
At the annual meeting Of the Portland
Steam Packet Company held yesterday the
following officers were elected;
President II. j Libby.
General Manager. b. Coyle. Jr,
Treasurer-J. f. Liscomb
Directors Charles Fobes, John Engls, Jr., H. j.
Libby, j. S. Kicker and j. B. Coyle, Jr.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
NIunicipai Csurt.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
TUEsDAY-David O'Neal. Intoxication; fined SO
and costs.
George Griffin and William Ryan. Intoxica-
ton; each fineu IS and half cost.
George M. Griffin and William Ryan. Larceny;
each 30 days in county jail.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
SILK GLOVES, SO.

We have several odd lots of Silk FIeeced Lined
Gloves, which have been selling at SLIGO, $1.25
and Sl.5O; also lot OF long wristed Taffeta
Gloves which have been 81 CENTS In order to
close all out quickly we have decided to make
the price so cents, and sell them Wednesday.
January 2lst. Shall also sell 25 dozen more OF
the dark shade in button Kid Gloves at IS
cents per pair.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
Roll Top Desks a, a Di.couut.

Keeler & Co., of Boston, have an advertise
ment elsewhere in this paper of Roll Top
Desks for $45 90, delivered free anywhere in
New England, that will repay perusal by busi-
ness men and others interested. The firm is
one Of the leading ones of Boston and thor
oughlV reliable.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21

At the annual meeting of this corporation,
held yesterday afternoon, the following officers
were elected:
Presidential. N. Jose.
Directors H. N. Jose, A. A. Streut, H. M. Pay
son, Il. L. Nutter, and j. S. Kicker.
Treasurer and Clerk. W. Leayitt.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
En,hraidsrie. anh 1 aces.

The opening Of embroideries and laces at
Owen, Moore & Co.'s yesterday attracted a
large crowd of interested ladies. Everybody
said they never saw such handsome display.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-21
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
On aud after MONDAY, Oct. 30,
1854, Passenger Trains leave
Portland as follows.
aud Connecting Steamboat Lines


On aud after MONDAY, Oct. 30,
1854, Passenger Trains leave
Portland as follows:
For Bangor. ellsworth. Bar Hsarbor.
wanceboro, 81. JOhn, Halifax, and lhe
Froviaces, st Andrews, "a. stephen.
iAroossoSk ,esDS a1oomSiy' 1:25 p m via Sew
for Bangor s. Piscaiaaais q H., tif'15 D.
m for skowhegan, Relfa~l aud DexIer.
N. .25, i.3o 515, Hills p. m; for AugUs,a gus a.
kAaiIOweil. Gardner and ssrunsw.cL.
noo a. m:, l:5o, 6.15. 81 10 p. M; Bath, TO-
q. m. 1.5V, OLE 2. M. and on saturdays only at
lib 2. m; Rockiand, and Knox d. lin
and Lewiston At 81 a. m, LES, sos, p. m.; =
Lewiston via Brunswielk Z. 90 a. m Ill 4 x
p: M. Farmineton, Phillips, Monmouth,
Winthrop, Oakland and North Ansom
10 p. M. FaImingtSn via Brunswick
THE lilo p M. train is the night express with
esI Sie ping car attached and runs every night sun
Monday mornings to Belfast and Dexter or
beyond Bangor, on Sunday Mornings
Trains are due In Portland as follows: The morning
tralns from Augusta and Bath 8 80 a. M; Lew,
lston, $40 a. m the day trains from Bangor and
al intermediate stations and connecting roads at
W. ann 1z,40 ?: M; the afternoon trains from
waterville Augusta, Bath, Roekland and Lewis
ton at o.40 ?. M; the night Pullman Express
train at l. 90 a.
steamers connecting with this
read run as follows:
STEAMER CITY 0F RICHMOND
leaves Portland every THURSDAY at 1I.0O D. m.
aiter arrival OF night train from Boston, foT
Rcckiand. Casiine, Deer Esle. @edgxyiclx
south West Harbor, Bar Harbor and DIt,
DeseTt Ferry, and leaves Mt. Desert erry every
nAioRDAI at 1000 a. M, after arrival of trains
leaving Portland Fridays at LII p. M, for Will
bridge, JonespOst, REacbiasport aud Fasf-
port; or parties for these points desiring 10 do 90
can take the steamer at Portland
STEAMER EONGEELaOW leaves Mt
Desert Ferry every TU ESDAY at s. D. m. after
arrival OF DAY train from Boston and Portland for
EMstpoFt, Di8by and Annapolis ann every
FRIDAY at g. 10 p. m. for Digby and AnuapoIis
greet; connecting at Digby with Western Counties
hWy Tor yarmouth. and at Annapolis with
Way Stations. anu
AIn,ired Tickets, first and second class. for
an points IN the PROVINCES vim both
routes on sale at reduced rates
PAgSON TUCKER. t4en'I Msassap
2. =. BOOIHBY. Cen. Pass. d Ticket Agt
Portland Oct. 10. 1884. ia191dtt