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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23
cooperage.

Some months ago a meeting of gentlemen inter-
ested in the cooperage business in all its branches
was held here and measures were taken to form
an association that it was hoped might in time be-
come national in character. At that meeting sta
tistics were exhibited showing that the cooperage
business had been almost completely ruined
through English competition and the bringing
into use of bags at cheaper rates than shocks in
Cuba through English efforts 1t is now proposed
to bring the matter directly before Congress
Lord g. Hight of Baltimore on behalf of all inter
ested parties have been working the matter up
They have correspondent with Secretary Man
ming who has promised them his active co-opera-
tion and assistance and has given them assur-
ance of his sympathy with them in their efforts to
bring back to the United States very important
branch of commerce not only to Maine but to the
people of many sections of Virginia.
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Personal.

Ex-Governor Bell of New Hampshire has writ
ten a memoir of the late DR.. John T. Gilman of
this city.
The literary committee ON the Norway centen-
NAL have extended an invitation to Judge w. w.
Virgin to deliver the Grafton. Hon. Dexter Haw-
kins of New York city, will also have prominent
part in the programme.
Major Charles E. Dole of Portland and his son
Mr. George E. Dole, have gone into the lumber
business very extensively in New Hampshire.
The senior MI. Dole owns large amount of TIM
Der land in that State.
Mrs. Martha W. Lazow, formerly of this CITY, a
daughter of the late Can't William Merrill, died
in Princetnsvn md, the goth inst She was a
hieliy esteemed Christian missionary in Syria for
several years and beloved by all who knew her as
member of the I'd Parish church of this city.
W. Macpherson and wife, Quebec; Hon. j. W.
Bradbury, Augusta; G. S. Homes, New York
Capt j. A. Allan, S. s. Partisan; j. M. Robinson,
Lawrence; j. W. Webster, Boston; J. T. Taylor,
New London; r. Robinson and wife, Camden; G.
S. Gilman Houlton, were among the guests at
the Falmouth Hotel last night.
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cLEpHlLL's CASE.
The Full Amount Taken So, $50.

Mr.. John o. Rice has handed in his report to
the directors, by which it appears that, up to the
day of Mr.. GledhilFS departure, the amount OF
money appropriated belonging to the Citizens
Mutual Relief Society was $4,750, of which
amount 5000 comes from the permanent fund.
1t has been suggested by of the directors that
Mr. Rice suggest to the company-as he is emf
nently qualified to do-a simple method of book
keeping, by which defalcations in the future will
be impossible. Mr.. Rice's report will be read at
the annual meeting, or more likely, the adjourned
annual meeting as Reception Hall will be occu-
pied on Christmas night. as well as City Hall.
Marshal Andrews went to Boston yesterday to
see if he could get any information about Gledhll
there on which to base future action.
Mr.. Gledhill's father was in town yesterday and
went to see Mr.. Rich. He had the impression
that his sons embeZzlement would not amount to
over $500, but when he ascertained the full
amount he was speeches.. He had hoped that
he could perhaps contribute a few hundred dol
lars if it would clear his son, but the size of the
defalcation convinced him that his contribution
would go but little way towards that end.
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Trouble AMONG the arush Makers.

About one year ago the firm of John L. Whiting
& Son of Boston, competed in the bidding for a
contract for thirty dozen brushes of certain
kind for Western firm, and they secured the
contract, though at a less price than they had
been accustomed to receive for such work. They
gave the work out in their shops and, as ii is said,
in order to make themselves whole, insisted that
the nailers should work this job at a reduction.
The men refused to accept the reduction and
struck, and subsequently the firm had to pay
regular prices and, it is presumed, lost money.
This year the firm of d. White & Son of this
city received the same contract and at the same
price as the Boston firm. They also gave out the
work with the same instructions to their nailers.
when the latter notified the foreman that they
would not accept reduction. This was COM
inundated to the proprietors who promptly noti
fed the nalers that those who were not willing to
work at reductionon this lot of brushes only
might put on their coats. Consequently all the
men in the mailing department. seven in number,
went out yesterday and at last accounts the diff
Guilty had not been settled.
The men claim that their pay is now small
enough, and if they consent to work at a reduc-
tion even on this small lot it will be opening the
door for a reduction on other orders and end in a
permanent reduction, which they cannot stand.
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sAcApAHoc S. j. COURT,
BEFORE JUDGE W. W. VIRGIN.
(Reported for the Press

(Reported for the Press.)
BATH, Dec. %.
The case of Roche VS.. Mc1ntire was for the col
lection of doctors bill for professional services
and decided for the defendant.
The case of Ichabod d. Cromwell, lbellant
against Annie Cromwell, both of Phipsburg, for
divorce, which was decreed.
Gilbert for libelant.
The case of DR.. E. P. Roche of Bath against
Joseph Varney, for medical services. 1t appears
that Joseph Varney event for a DOCTOR to treat
member of his brothers family at the latter's
request, and sent DR.. Roche. The brother James
Varney, was unable OF unwilling to pay for the
service, and the Doctor called upon the man who
called him to pay the BILL and he refused so to do
that unless the party requesting the services of
the physician explicitly stipulated to pay for the
service rendered to another party, he could not
be holden, and this fact for the jury deter
mine. Verdict was rendered for defendant.
The case on trial on Monday and Tuesday was
Bertha Bowher against Nathan Cleayes, admins
traitor of the estate of Ebridge Randall for board
and other services for the latter when living. The
case is still on.
Gilbert for plaintiff.
Adams & CoOmbS and Millay for defendant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23

The ultimate end of all cooperative life associa
lions is clearly illustrated by that of the Mutual
Life Endowment and Benevolent Association of
America, which had its headquarters at Fort
Worth, Texas, and division Offices at Greenyille,
S. c., and San Francisco. After having collected
over 81 900, 900 from the class of people who can
least afford to lose dollar, it has suspended pay
ment with only $4,000 on hand Julien Field,
Postmaster at Forth Worth, was President The
failure was caused by a loss of confidence among
the members, who stopped the payment Of assess
ments and dropped from the ranks. The satisfac-
ton at seeing these concerns that dispense sham
life insurance one after another meet their inevis
table doom is tempered by the thought of the
many worthy people that have pinned their faith
on them, and when the collapse comes are physi-
cally ineligible to membership in rightly conduct
ed companies Boston Standard.
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THE STAMP AGENCIES.
A Statement from Postmaster
Palmer.
PORTLAND, Dec. %.

PORTLAND, Dec. o.
To the Editor of the Press:
notice your editorial this morning n relation
to the stamp agencies in this city. l am not
aware that the matter has the slightest political
significance as you seem to think. The Postoffice
Department ordered discontnuance of two of
the stamp stations, giving me no discretion except
as to location. MI Frye had previously resigned
because it was of too much trouble to him. When
the order to reduce the number to two arrived,
the question became one as to location for the
greatest public convenience, and having satisfied
myself that Mr.. Frye has the best ocation-if only
one each at the East and West ends was to re-
main, prevailed upon him to allow the restora-
ton of the agency to his store, which have no Q
doubt the department will acquiesce in. AS 1t
now stands MI. A, S. Kinds at the West end, and
Mr.. Geo. G. Frye at the East are the authorized
agents.
You are in error as to the numbero employees
at this Office under Mr. Barker, and also at the
present.tme. Yours respectfully,
j. S. PALMER, T. M.
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DEATHS.

In this city, Dec %, Patrick J. O'Donnell, aged
10 years 8 days
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock,
at his late residence, No. 20 Briggs street.
In Raymond Dec %, Mabel Fulton, aged %
years.
Funeral ON Thursday afternoon.]
In Deering, Dec. 20, Allison Clifford. infant son
of Alvah E. and Lizzie j. Kennard, aged months
In Kennebunkport, Dec. 81, Charles H., oldst
son of Capt. Israel CredifOrd, aged 20 years
her son, Mrs. Mary L., widow of the late Daniel
Clark, aged So years
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon O'clock
at her late residence, No. 3 Park Place. Burial
private.
In Princeton, Ind Dec 20. Mrs. Martha w. P.
Lagow, formerly of this city. and second daughter
of the late Capt Vim. Merrill.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Patrick j. KEEL
ley will take place this afternoon at O'clock at
No. ] 2 South street.
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Bosworth Relief CORDS.

The fair under the auspices of the ladies of the
Bosworth Relief Corps drew larger number of
people to City Hall yesterday, than on any preyi-
Gus day of its duration. The First Regiment
Drum, Fife and Bugle Corps gave good enter
tainment Mr.. Charles d. Clark drew the table
scarf, Mr.. John NJ. Woodbury. held the lucky
number which secured the silk tidy, and Mr.. A. j.
Rich is now the possessor of a handsome fruit
dish.
Today is the closing day of the fair, and this
evening there will be promenade concert and
tea party Each ticket this evening will draw a
prize, the articles are to be closed out in this
way. The dance will be enjoyable, and there
should be a good attendance
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23
Amateur Journalists.

The second session of the association was holden
yesterday afternoon in Y. M. c. A. Hall, with an
increased attendance. The old board OF officers
were reelected, with the exception of nj. Cooper
who declined and Fred ID. Cole, Abbott Village,
was elected treasurer. G. w. Small and f. w.
Adams were chosen delegates to the New Eng
land Associations convention at Leominster,
Mass, next Monday, to press the choice of Port
land for that associations next convention seat.
The officers of the association are as follows:
President-Fred w. Adams, Ferry Village.
First Vice President-Geo. T. Edwards, Port
land.
Second Vice President. V. bennett Saco.
Secretary-H. 8. Chapman, Brunswick.
Treasurer. d. Cole, Abbott Village.
Executive Committee-C w. Small, j. L. Penn
her. f E Hamlin.
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Sand the Sida,MaIks

good many tradespeople would find their
trade increased in these days if they would sand,
or ash their sidewalks. The sidewalks, with few
exceptions, on all the principal streets, are in
very dangerous condition. The street commits
sioner has furnished to citizens thousand bar
rels of nice clean sand. The ordinance requires
AUDITORS to shovel the snow from, and sand, or
ash their sidewalks. 1t is, under the ordinance,
the duty of the municipal authorities to see that
this is done ana the marshal advertised that he
should enfore the ordinance. Mrs. r. W. Bailey
fell on the slippery sidewalks and injured her
spine, aud nobody knows how many more have re-
ceiyed INJURIES or may receive them, if the ordi-
panoa ic NOT anforoad
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BRIEF JoTrINcs.

We learn that the late Capt. Benz. Mosher of
Biddeford had policy for $4,000 on his life with
the old Mutual Life Company of New York.
little boy in the Fraternity was asked if he
knew who was born on Christmas day. and he
promptly replied "Santa Claus"
Rev. A. Kersey will lecture at the Mountfort
street Methodist church this evening, on ''The
Spun Web.'
The first of series of familiar talks to the the
illogical students was given in the Bangor Semi
nary chapel last evening, by Rev. L. H. Hallock
of Portland.
Steamer Partisan, Capt Wylie, of the Allan
line, which arrived yesterday from Liverpool, had
fine passage, and brought cabin, 13 intermedi-
ate, and 81 steerage passengers.
Apparently the tradesmen are doing a thriving
Christmas business. The lasttwO days the streets
Middle and Congress-have been crowded with
shoppers, and many Of the stores so packed that
it was almost impossible to inspect the goods.
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Portland Montgomery Guards.

The lady friends of the Guards will hold their
second meeting at the armory this evening. At
the last meeting great enthusiasm was shown and
the reception room on the evening of January
will contain one of the most pleasing features of
the entertainment The meeting will be called to
order at O'Clock, and a large attendance is
looked for. The Montgomerys have sent invita-
tons to the officers of the Meagher Guards of
Providence, and the officers of the Sarsfeld
Guard. They are expected to be in attendance.
Prior to the drill by the picked twentyfour there
will be review by platoon, followed by manual
by command and platoon movements
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23

A. W. Tompkins, NJ ~, TT Clinton Place, New
York, writes June 2, 1888: an many of those
nsidious Diseases of the Brain and Spinal Cord,
where local stimulation must be obtained, and
where liniments, blisters and various applications
fail marked relief from pain can be obtained, and
the patient greatly benefited by placing strips of
Allcock's Porous Plasters over the spinal cord,
from base of brain TO end of spine. In all cases
of Spinal Irritation, Weakness or Nervous Pros
tration, recommend Allcock's Porous Plasters."
dec Of eod&W
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Moments Indian Society.

The Maine branch of this society has entered
upon its winters work with great spirit and
energy. box of clothing has been sent to the
Indian Territory, and another is being prepared
for the missionaries, and Immediately after New
Years the president will enter upon the work of
organizing branch societies in Bangor, Augusta,
Lewiston and other leading towns of the State.
Miss Alice Fletcher, whose successful work
among the Omaha Indians is well known, will ad-
dress the citizens of Portland some time in JAN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in the
county have been recorded at the registry OF
deeds:
Portland-Abbie NJ TOlman to Alex. Nj. Toll
man. land. $40 and other considerations.
Brunswick Lucy j. Burgess to Charles G: Bur
CESS, land and buildings. 81 and other considera-
lions.
Bridgton-Forest Hill Cemetery Association to
Thatcher p. Merrill land $15.
Forest Hill Cemetery Association to David 7.
Chaplin, land. SIS
Freeport- Curtis to Charles E. Randall,
land. $225.
Windham-Stephen Mayberry to Jennie B.
Mayberry, land. 81 900.
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The Ferry Landing.

The County Commissioners in their estimates
OF the expense of laying out landing for the Peo-
pies Ferry Company on Portland Pier found that
it would cost the county between $4,000 and
$4,000, and that the additional expense to the
city would be between $4,000 and $4,000. There
is some talk of appealing from the decision of the
County Commissioners to the Supreme Court. The
court in that case would appoint commission to
hear the ease and report.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23
Base Ball.

The Eastern New England League has sig ned
the national agreement. No more players who
have signed contracts with this organization can
be enticed away by either the League or Amer-
can Association.
The Boston Globe, yesterday, stated that the
Portlands were negotiating with Myers of the
HarrisburgS for manager next season. The OH
GERS of the association however, know nothing
about 1t. They say they have correspondent with
several persons but negotiated with none.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23
Wedding,

A very pleasant and quiet wedding took place
yesterday, at the residence of Mr.. Lewis Bunce on
Dow street. The contracting parties were Mr..
John r. Remick of Winthrop, and Miss Sarah A.
Berry of Portland. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DR.. Small of the First Baptist church.
There was a large number of presents, both use
full and ornamental
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23
American teachers Association.

Yesterday committee from the American
Teachers Association was in the city and called
on General Passenger Agent Boothby of the
Maine Central, TO see what terms could be ar
ranged provided the Association in January shall
vote to hold its next meeting at Bar Harbor In the
summer. If the society shall vote to go to Bar
Harbor, as is probable, next summer will see
1900 teachers at that favorite summer resort.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.


TUEsDAY.-AIichael McDoneugh Intoxicaton
Thirty days in the county jail.
Charles H. Choate. Intoxication-2d offence
Ninety days in the county jail
Edward Cody Larceny. Thirty days in the
county jail
Frank Griffin. Larceny-two cases. Each case
thirty days in the county jail
James II. McGlinchy. Search and seizure
second offence. Fined 500 and costs and six
months in the county Jail. Appealed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23
An EXPLANATION.

The Daniel Hollywood, sentenced in the NUM-
cipal Court for intoxication on Monday last, was
not Daniel E. Hollywood of Park street, who Is
a brother of the well known stevedore John Hol-
leywood of Commercial street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-23

Mr.. Samuel Thurston offers some good bargains
in planes for Christmas presents at his sales
rooms on Free street. AS will be seen by his adj
vertisement in another column, he had good va
rlety to select from. During this week his store
will be open evenings.
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Christmas Candies.

Christmas would not be Christmas without
liberal supply of candies, nuts and raisins to
make the evening pass pleasantly. A glance at
the advertisement of George C. Shaw & Co.. in
another column will show list of goods and
prices that will be of the greatest interest to
those who intend to buy
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MAR RACES.

In this city, Dec. 81, by Rev. E. 7. Adams, John
ii. Coltman and Miss Mary Anna Fogg, both OF
Portland.
In this city, Dec. o. by Rev. A. X. P. Small,
John Roscoe Remck of Winthrop and Sarah Adj
die Berry of Portland.
In Boothbay, Dec. 49, Jos. P. Hatch of Damar-
iscotta and Miss Bertha E. Lewis OF Boothbay.
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srRNGFIELD, Mass, April Is 1881.


have been sick with pleurisy and
pneumonia. Itleft me with very hard, hacking
cough All the physicians and medicine did no
good A friend advised me to try Adamson's
Cough Balsam, one bottle of which did me more
good than all the doctors and medicines l
have tried and shall recommend it far and near
MARY A. ROCKWELL"
dao NIWS-ESrw
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shrewsburx Ketchup.

W. L. Wilson & Co. are the Portland agents for
the celebrated Shrewsbury Tomatoketchup, and
have it in stock. This ketchup is used in many
leading hotels in the large cities and is among the
best ketchups in the market.
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Christmas Music.

The following music will be played Christmas at
the various churches. Those organists at whose
churches services will take place are requested to
send in their programmes
FIRST UNIyERsALIST.
Organ Observation-Disclosures s........... Rossini
Anthem-O, be joyful in the Lord. -. Mosenthal
Ilorla falrl .FIagler
- Holy Night. Adam
Accompaniment for organ and piano.)
Calm on the listening ear of night, .MarStOn
Les RameauX. .Faure
Accompaniment for organ and piano.l
Organ Postlude-Hallelujah Chorus....... Handel
Miss Brown soprano; Mrs. Morrison, contralto;
Mr.. Kennard tenor; Mr.. G. +. Duncan, baSso;
Mr.. II. e. Duncan, organist.
FIRST PARISH
The following will be the programme on SnIi-
day, at the First Parish church. Hermann Kotz-
SEMINAR, organist:
"Watchman, Tell us Of the Night. ...........
Selectloh (neW)....... .......-......- .hanueggef
SECOND PARISH.
At the Second Parish church, Hermann Kotz-
SEMINAR, organist, the music will be sung by cho-
rus of twelve voices. The following will be the
programme:
Glory to God-MeSSiah .....................Ha Handel
Pastoral Symphony-Messiah. ............ Handel
Hallelujah Chorus-MesSiah. -. ......... Handel
"He Shall Feed His Flock ....................
There will also be three selected HYMNS
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For merit" says one of the most celebrated
Prima Donnas, "B II. DOUGLAS & SONS CAP
sICUM COUGH DROPS for irritation of the
throat are superior to anything l have ever
used" oct9MW&F
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dec

At 2.30 o'clock today F. 0. Bailey & Co. will
sell at store 126 Exchange street. the entire stock
consisting OF imported and domestic cigars, tobac-
co, French brier, applewoods and fancy pipes
pipe mounts, cigarette cases. canes, playing cards,
&C. All in want of fine goods in tins line for
Christmas viii do well to attend this sale. See
auction column
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NOTICE.!
On and after November LIST, 1885,
our prices will be for
CABINETS $3.50 PER DOZ.
PANELS $500 PER DOz.

All persons wishing work made at present rates,
should call in now, as after the above date the
prices will positively be as here mentioned.
We would also call the attention OF the public to
our CLUB RATES, by which families with
their friends, by little exertion in getting NUM-
Der to set, can then contract for, and secure the
advantage of SPECIAL PRICES for their
portraits. We assert that we make no difference
Whatever between the QUALITY Of such Con-
tract or Club Photographs and our regular work,
for which we receive more, but in all cases endeav-
or to have it thoroughly FERsT-CLAss IN eY-
ery sense, and SATISFACTION GUARAN-
TEED. For further particulars about the club
photography, call on or address, for circulars,