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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-02
Queer Specimens Of Wood.

stHave you seen my cabinet Of curiosi-
ties?" said fruit dealer to reporter for
the New York Nail and E1p5eSs, as he
led the way into his Office. On the wall
of his Office uas arranged black walnut
cabinet with well-fillcd shelves. Taking
from one of them a piece of wood so
pierced with holes that it seemed won
der that it held itself together at all, the
dealer continued: This piece comes
from Mexico. A contractor who was
building a railroad across salt marsh
had occasion to examine some of the
piles which had been driven into the
water, twenty six days after the work
had been completed. What was his as
constituent to find that every one of the
hundreds of piles which had been driven
was pierced with holes and made utterly
worthless. He found an immense num-
Der of worms In the wood.
"One of the most wonderful things in
my collection is a piece of the tree from
which this is taken continued the mer-
chant, taking up what appeared to be a
piece of plain meshed lace of fine quality.
1.-THE lace bark tree from which this is
taken grows in jamaica. A sea captain
in whom / have an excellent friend,
brought me this halter and whip, made
from the bark of this tree. Whenever
native wants whip he cuts down
small sapling of the right length and
begins beating one end of it with heavy
piece of wood. The fibers soon separate,
and by careful manipulation the lace
structure of the wood soon shows itself
When sufficient wood has been beaten to
form the lash he braids the strands, and
crack his whip is made. F"
The natives use this lace cloth or fibre
for the manufacture of articles Of cloth
ing. The wife of an English officer who
visited Jamaica, was struck with the
wonderful properties of the tree and the
beauty OF the lace which was made from
it, that she constructed bonnet with
admirable skill entirely from this ma
terial, and sent it present to Queen
Victoria. The queen was so pleased with
the curious gift that she sent personal
letter to the officers wife, thanking her
for the present and expressing great sur
prise that thing of so much beauty
could be made from the bark of tree.
This, remarked the speaker, taking
up big pod at least foot and o half
long and an inch or two wide, sis the
famous storm bean of the East Indies. l
sent half way around the world to get
this specimen. These pods, which con-
tain a number of beans, when dry hang
in great Numbers from the trees on which
they grow. The least breeze passing
through the branches sets the beans to
rattling in the pods. When q I ,rnado,
such as frequently visits the tropics,
comes tearing through the forest, the
noise of the rafting rm-beans becomes
terrific. The natives are often brighten
ed at the unearthly sound, and believe
themselves in great danger from the
evil spirits who are said to inhabit the
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-02
Men Think

they know al about Mustang Lin
iment. Few DO. Not to know IS
not 70 have.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17

ABYssINIAN Preaching by Rev. j. G..
Wilson, pastor O'Clock. Rev. K. @. Cummings
will speak to young men at O'Clock.
CHESTNUT ST. M. E. .CBURcH-Preaching at 1890
q. m. and p. m. by Rev. Mr.. Bashford. Sunday
School at 1.30 p. m. Young peoples meeting p.
m. Social services at z.
CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH UniversalsG, corner
Congress ana India SITS. Rev. Mr.. Crosley, pastor
Services 0.30 a. m. and at p m. Morning;
"The Abrahamc Faith.'' Evenings "The First
Conflict, the Woman and the Serpent"
CONGRESS STREET M. e. CHURoH-Rey. f. T.
Adams. pastor. Preaching at 1o1s a. m. and 3 p.
m. by Rev. A. S. Ladd. Sunday school at l "a p. m.
Prayer meeting p. m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Preaching by the pas
tor, Rev. A. X. P. Small at 1910 a. M, Sabbath
School at IL m. Prayer Meeting at p.
FIRST PARISH CHURCH. = Preaching by Rev.
Thomas Hill, ID. D., at 101a and .. M. The annu-
al contribution in aid of the Widows Wood Socie-
ty, will be taken up tomorrow morning.
FIRST UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH Services at 1O1a
a. m. The pastor, Rev. Henry Blach tTd will ofici
ate At 71s pm. services under the auspices of the
Law and Order League and W. O. i. Union.
FREE ST. BAPTIST CHURcH-Preachiug at lO1a
a. m. and p m. Sunday school at close of morn
ing service. Sunday School prayer meeting at 6
D. m.
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH, New High St
Preaching, at 1890 10y Mr.. Higgins. of Boston
Theological School. Sabbath school after Service.
Vestry lecture at p. m.
PARK ST. CHURCH.-Rev. John A. Bellows pas
tor, will preach at 1870 a. m. Sunday School at
10 IN.
PINE STREET M. E. CHURoH.-Sunday School at
1.3O ?. m. Preaching by Rev. Mr.. Williams at 3 p.
m. Praise and prayer meeting at z.
nPoRTLAND LIBERAL FRATERNITY, Congress Hall.
at 230 p NJ. Subject for discussion win be
sis the church advancing civilization?" Opening
address by Mr.. Andrew Cross
PORTLAND SPIRITUAL TEMPLE. Cor. Congress
and Elm SITS. .Insprational lecture and PsychromaFc
Reading at and p. m by Mrs. Anna Kimball OF
Boston. Chidren's Progressive Lyceum at l.30 pm.
PREBLE CHAPEL-Sunday school at Q p. m.
Religious Services at p. m. Temperance meeting
at z. Free to ALL
SECOND ADVENT CHURcH.-Preaching by Elder
Frank Burr of Lynn, Mass, at 101a a. m. and p.
m. Sunday School IL m. Social Service at TOO
pm.
SECOND PARISH (CongregationaD CHURCH.
Rev. G. H. Daniels, pastor. Preaching at 1880 a.
m. and .. m. Sunday school at 1.45 p. m.
Gospel service at p. m.
ST. LAWRENCE ST. CHURcH.-Mr. William f.
Gould will preach 1880. Sunday School !. 80 m.
Reception of new members, and Sacramental Ser
vice 3. p m. Rev. +. L. Bayley will officiate
ST. PAUL's.- Rev.A. W. Little, Rector. Services
at 1O12 a. m. Sunday school at Va pm. Vespers
at when The rector will deliver another lecture on
"Reasons for Being Churchman."
WEST CONGREGATIONAL CHURoH-Rev. E. T.
Pitts. pastor. Preaching az l0.3o a. m. and D.
WILLIsToN CHURcH-Rev L. H. Hallock PASTOR
Preaching at lO.3J m. Sunday school 3 p. M.
Prayer meeting y.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
mil.e,t 81 Little.

This popular dry gonds firm makes an ar
nouncement IN our columns this morning that
will be read "ith the greatest interest by the
ladies. 1t is detailed description OF the inn
mense bargains they will offer next week at
their great clearing out sale of dry goods 1t
seems as II it would be impossible to find any
one Who could go to this sale and not be suited.
The bargains offered are great in every sense of
the word, and especially should it be remem-
eered that Millet, & Little ara people, who,
when they say they offer bargains, merely
state the "cold facts'' In these times tits as
tonishipg what prices such firms as Milett &
Little can offer their goods at, and such beau,
tiful and attractive goods too There will be a
rush to No. SIG Congress street at o'clock
Monday morning
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
The Maine genealogical society

This society will hold it's first quarterly
meeting for 1885 in Reception Hall City Build
ing, on Friday, Jan. 23d, at II O'Clock p. m.
A paper entitled "History Of stroudwater
Bridge and Sketches OF that locality" has
been prepared, and will be read by L. B.
Chapman. "Notes from York Records, Crom-
wells Navy in Msine,' and "a Maine Jour
nalist, James +. Otis," win be read by John
7. Hull; "The voice Of Massachusetts, and
Vermont concerning the war Of 1872" will be
rssd by W. H. Smith, The public ara cordial
ly invited Seats free
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
Coy Cohurn,s viii

1t is reported that there is codicil to Gov.
Coburn's will, revoking the bequest to the
Waterville Classical Institute. When the
will was made, which was in December, 1882,
Gov. Coburn had paid $35 600 of the $50 600,
which be had conditionally promised the TO-
stitute. Subsequently he paid the balance.
He then built the handsome structure at Wa
terville, which cost nearly $4,000. Thus, at
the time of his death, in money and buildings
he had given the Institute 100000. The ex-
istence Of this codicil, assuming that it does
exist, shows conclusively that Gov. Coburn's e
intention was to give the Institute $10O, 900 and
no more, and that the provision in the will was
to cover the contingency of bis death before he
had completed his purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17


Snow storm yesterday. The mercury indi-
Gated 26o at sunrise, 28o at noon, 270 at sunset;
wind southeast and northeast.
Grimmer's orchestra will furnish music for
an inauguration ball at Bridgton, March 4th.
A nest of five mice was lately found on the
wires of piano in Chandler's music store.
"Ingersoll or Moses -Which?" will be the
topic OF Mr.. Bashford's sermon Sunday after
noon at the Chestnut street church.
A number of Knights of Pythias from Port
land attended the working OF the Third Rank
in Mavoshen Lodge, Biddeford, last night.
The Portland Cadets have rendered the use
of their armory free to any department for
headquarters during the last week in Juue.
Conductor Young of the Portland & ogdens-
bulg keeps spare hats on hand for the accom-
mediation of passengers who lose their hats
overheard.
DIR. s. @. Gordon has accepted an invitation
TO give an address at the public installation of
the officers of Pythagorean Lodge, f. & A. NJ,
of Fryeburg, Jan. 26.
There will be a meeting OF the managers
and visitors of the Associated Charities this
Saturday afternoon at Room IS, City Building,
at 8 O'Clock.
The Hairdressers' Union is proving itself Of
much benefit TO its members, and each one is
competing with the others to see Who shall sell
the most tickets to the ball next Tuesday.
The invitations to the Portland Commandery
ball, to be given at the Falmouth Hotel, Janu-
ary 22d, have been issued and are very hand
some. The ball will be one of the social
events of the winter.
Mr.. Warren told reporter lately that he
had no knowledge of any crooked conduct in
relation to the Messenger horse, and that the
statement that the Warrens are taking mea-
sures to arrest the Saco party is not correct.
At the Falmouth Hotel yesterday were
Edward 81. Goff and Silas Gnrney, Boston;
Hon ECnaDd Wilson and j. e. Moore ESQ.,,
Thomastons n, Leopold, Philadelphia, and P.
Isaacs, New York.
The 18Th Brooklyn, d. z, Regiment has 200
Grand Army veterans as members. There
will be 100 of them present at the National
Encampment next Summer, and they will
bring q drum corps OF 35 members.
Advertisements appropriately coming under
Che classification heads, WANTS, HELP W ANT
ED, 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. il
in advance regular rates will be charged. The
large circulation OF the PRE- makes it the best
medium for these advertisements.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
a Rare Opnortnnitx.

1t is very seldom that SO desirable piece OF
property finds its way into the market as that
offered by f. o. Bailey & Co., next Tuesday.
In fact. we cannot remember when any prop
ertS in this aristocratic suburb of Portland has
been offered at public sale before. The Maine
Farmer of yesterday says editorially:
The announcement is made ia our columns
OF the sale by auction, on Tuesday next, of the
Dirigc Farm, at Falmouth Foreside, owned by
j. 4. Ferris. The farm and residence, and all
the thoroughbred stock, will be sold without
reserve. We know whereof we speak when
We say that here is a bargain for any one who
desires to 90 into the business, and they ought
to take pains TO attend the sale. The place
combines admirably the features of charm
: ing country residence. with the facilities of a
fine stock and bresding farm. We think there
are enterprising men in this State who will net
allow this rare opportunity to slip through
their fingers.
The terms of the sale will be easy, and made
known at the sale,
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17

The Japanese tea party and loan exhibi.
tion at High street vestry, given by the Ladies'
Circle, drew another good audience yesterday.
The Japanese costumes OF the ladies and lads
were very striking, and in some cases very
rich. The Japanese lanterns and decorations
lent an Asiatio appearance to the affair, and
the Japanese odd and beautiful articles exhib-
tied and for sale attracted much attention.
There was also much fancy work. The supper,
served from to 8 o'clock, was excellent. AS
the storm yesterday prevented many who 9th.
erwise would have been pleased to have visited
the exhibition from doing SO, it will be contin-
ued through today, opening at 10 a. M. and
closing at 10 p. m. The many curiosities and
attractions to be seen will well repay visit.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17

FRIDAY.-Isaac Watson was arraigned upon an
Indictment charging him with breaking aud enter
ing vessei called the Petrol aud stealing there
from; also upon another indictment charging b m
with breaking and entering vessel called the Ex-
press and stealing cothing to both of which he
pleaded not guilty He said he bad no counsel and
no means to employ and the court assigned
Henry st. John smith to defend him.
In the following appeal cases from the Municipal
Court upon search and seizure complaints bail was
defauIted: james III. McGlnchy, Thomas Naly
Timothy Warren, Dr., Chas. Brt gan, Thos. Crosby
Hugh Doherty, Geo. Emerson, Catherine Finch
Catherine Hodges, VIM. H. Kirk, Patrick Malta
The following respondents in liquor cases filed
demurrers: Fred Cushman, Hugh f. Flynn. VIM,
IL. Quinn, Patrick O'Nel John W. Smith, Mar tin
Faherty. Chas H. Girard.
State VS.. Dennis Kiiday, appellant. Appeal from
the Municipal Court upon search and seizure COM
plant. Verdict not guilty.
Looney for defendant.
Libby, Assistant County Attorney.
George Emerson paid S111.99 fine and costs on a
complaint for search and seizure.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE GERMAN VOLUNTEER.

IHE GERMAN VOLUNTEER.
There will be a matinee as we'll as an even
ing performance of the "Gsrman Volunteer,
at City Hall to-day, and as these are the last
two opportunities to witness the piece they
should be improved by our readers. Last night
there was another large audience. Miss Annie
Libby is capital May St. Glare, T. H. Biz
bera first-rate Uncle JEFF, while Will Saphar's
fun Keeps the house in roar. The plantation
singers are aDplauded to the echo and the ban
jo players bring down the house.
NOTES.
The Cantata "Immannual" given by the
young people OF the Congress street NJ E.
church was a very enjoyable stfair and vas
well patronized. The solos and choruses were
we'll rendered under the leadership of John l.
Stevens. The duet 1--WE have longed for thy
coming by Misses jackson and Shaw, was
very pretty, Miss Shaw has particularly
sweet alto voice.
Next week the lovely pilgrimage of the
Rose" will be given by the Lewiston Choral
Society under KotZschmars direction, while
the State street choir of this city, will furnish
the soloists.
Mr.. Howard Carrolls new play, ''The Am
erican Countess" seems to have met with q
success in Washington. President Arthur and
brilliant audience were present at the frat
performance. Mile Rhea took the leading role.
The Times says: SIT would be easy to pick
out flaws in Mr.. Carroll's play, the chief fault
Of which is that that it contains more talk than
action. The part of Hortenz is provided with
anumber of long speeches on abstract matters
OF sort which play-goers are wont to applaud
but which obviously hamper the action. This
however, is the manifold fault of wound dra-
matists. Mr.. Carroll has not aimed very high
in the compositiod of his play, but it contains
many bits of bright dialogue and a number of
highly effective situations. Moreover, in spite
| of the occasional proixity already mentioned,
| the play is not too long.
The principal cities of the Eastern and Wes-
tern States ara to have an opportunity of hear.
ing the artists now performing at the Metropol-
itan Opera House, New York, under Dr. Dam
rosch'ss direction, this spring. Engagements
were signed with all the performers extending
their engagements from Feb. 10, when it was
originally intended they should terminate, to
May 1. On Feb. 10, the company are to COM
mence two weeks season at Haverly' g
Theatre. in Chicago; thence they go to Cincin-
natI, and return from that point, in all proba-
bility, eastward Fifty musicians and as many
choristers will accompany the principals, and
much of the scenery and many of the dresses
now In use at the Metropolitan are to be taken
on the tOur.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
Advice to NIothers.

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 pain, and the little cherub awakes
as "bright as 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-
rhea, whether arising from teething or other
causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
dec10 WS&M&w1yr
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17

Rev. jeremiah Monlton Mace, widely
known and useful Baptist clergyman, died at
Plymouth on the 9Th inst. at the age of 80. He
was born in Hampton, N H., and was pastor
SUCCESSFULLY in Montville, Me. QS4o), Dexter,
Me-, Lawrence, Mass, Londonderry, N H.,
Reeds Ferry, Carvey, Pocssset and Hanover,
Mass, Coldbrook; Conn.,, Florida, Mass. Dunn
merston, VT, Cape Neddick. Me-, and Reho-
both, Mass, his active labors covering more
than half century. During the war he per-
formed active service in Washington as an
agent of the Christian Commission, and also
TO raise funds in behalf of the Freedmens in
stitution in that place
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
ON THE ROLLERS.
pEEaINes 3; GRANTEE cIrrs ..


The league game at the Bijou last night would
have been much more interesting if it hadn't been
for the tedious delays caused by the going out ev
cry few moments of the electric lights Every
light gave out during the game and one of them
twice. The first time it was necessary to send to
the lighting station Tor man and he had hardly
got beyond call before another light went out. The
lights should be attended to Just before the game
as the thing has occurred several times of late The
delays caused by this and the breaking of skates
made the game very long one, lasting one hour
and twenty five minutes 1t was rather rough too
but the rough playing was on both sides in about
equal amount. The Deer ings forced the game and
had it not been for the excellent goal guarding OF
the Granite Citys and the wild hitting made by the
Deering's cover point, they would have made much
shorter work of it. Whitney or tBilly the Kid as
the Granite Ctys style him, played in the goal for
the Deerings. He had but very little work to do
as Robertson and Weeks kept the ball away from
him in good shape. Robertson especially played a
splendid game and did an immense amount of work
for his club. The Granite Citys had their regular
team with the exception of Mark Day who was Sc
injured in their encounter with the Aiamedas Sat-
urday night that he was unable to play. Quinn
took his place.
Play commenced at 9.O9. Farrell securing the
rush. During the first inning which lasted three
quarters of an hour, two fouls allowed against
the Granite Citys and one against the Deerings.
the ghts and mending skates. Gledbill finally
won the goal for the Deerings. The next goal was
wta won Dy Farrell for the Granite Gitys in one min.
the side of the rink and it rolled towards the Deer
ings' goal so lazily that Whitney miscalculated
and lost it, McAndrews won the the third goal for
the Deerings in five minutes and Locke the fourth
for the Granite Citys in one minute. The last goal
was hard fought one and lasted seventeen min
utes. Time called often but Weeks at last got
shot at the ball from his position as cover goal
and sent it spinning into the Granite Citys goal,
THE REcoRn.
The following is the standing of the clubs
to date with the Deerings re-instated and the Bid
defordss games stricken out. At the league meeting
it was voted to reckon the standing of the clubs by
the percentage of games won and the last column
in the following table will show how they stand
now:
Goals Gnals Per cant
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17


Court of Insolvency for the County Of Cumberland
State OF Maine. January 10th, A. d. 1885.
In case Of PHILIP w. MCINTYRE, Insolvent
Debtor.
THIS is 20 give notice that on the sixteenth day
Il Of January, A. D. 1885, warrant in in
solvency was issued by Henry @. Peabody, Judge of
the Court of Insolvency for said County Of Cumber-
land, against the estate of said
PHILIP W. MCINTYRE of Portland,
adjudged to be insolvent debtor, on petition of
said debtor, which petition was filed on the six
teenth day of January, A. d. 1885, to which date
interest on claims is to be computed.
That 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 assgnees
OF his estate, will be held at Court of Insolvency
to be holden at Probate Court room, In said Port
land, on the second day Of February, A. ID.
1885, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written
II. r. SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger Of the Court OF In
solvency for said County Of Cumberland.
jan17&24
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
Wedding.

Mr.. Frank 81. Nevens and Miss Carrie B.
Watts, both Of Eew Gloucester, were married
Thursday evening at the residence of Mr.. J. P.
Jordan, No. IL Atlantic street, in this city
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. j
M. Lowden of the Plymouth Free Baptist
Church, in the presence of q small company OF
near relatives and friends. The newly married
couple were the recipients of numerous and
valuable presents, the most of which had the
especial merit of being usefal Mr.. and Mrs
Nevens left yesterday for New Gloucester
where they will begin their honeymoon upon
their large aud valuable farm.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17

life, and which susl aimed her to the end. Striv-
ing to be prepared at any moment for the final
summons, it came suddenly to her at last
She retired as usual on the evening of the
ssh instant, and to an inquiry of her attendant
as she left her for the night, she replied, al
am very comfortable" These were her last
words. On the morning of the 7Lh che was
found lying in precisely the same position in
which she lay when her attendant left her the
evening before. One arm was by her sde the
other across her breast. Her eyes were closed
Her face was calm, placid, and lighted up
by a beautiful smile.
"Not dead" said the friends who looked
through their tears upon that benignant face;
"not dead, but translated"
30 still white face of perfect peace,
Untouched by passion freed from pain,
He who ordained that work should cease
Took to Himself the ripened grain.
Gorham, Jan. 10. W,
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
Ensersall,s Lecture.

The lecture on Orthodoxy" to be.delivered
by Col. Robert G. IDgersoll at Portland Thea
ire tonight, judging by the advance sale OF
seats, will draw a crowded audience
Whatever may be the views of people in re-
gard to Col. Ingersoll there is no question that
he is an orator of great merit and that what
he has to say will prove very interesting.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17
A Letter Thief.

Herbert D. Kennedy, aged 13, was brought
before United States Commissioner Rand for
taking letters from the post Office box in Rock
land, owned by his employer, A. j. Crockett,
Adjutant General of the Grand Army for the
Department of Maine. Kennedy pleaded
guilty and recognized for his appearance for
trial before the District Court. Two other
boys sre said to be implicated with Kennedy.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-17

About eighty warrants have been sworn out
the past fortnight by Rev. Mr.. Munsen, agent
Of the Temperance Alliance, who, it is re-
ported. will sign all the warrants taken out in
the future. A number of warrants were
served yesterday, Thirty whole barrels and
three half barrels OF beer and nearly forty gall
Ions of hard liquors are in the corridor of the
police station