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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
BRIEF JoTTINcS.

Rev. Mr.. Blanchard's lecture at Congress
Square church last night was we'll attended
The Maine men in Congress have no
drawn very good seats in the House of Rep
resentatives.
Quite large feet of vessels have arrived
at this port from the westward, bringing ovel
5000 tons of coal. They had been wind
bound
James Harper fell on the ice on CascC
street. and injured his knee cap Monday
and Mrs. Edward Knapp fell down her eel.
lar stairs and fractured her collar bone.
Preble Council A. L. of H. have paid the
widow of the late Louis D. Greenwood So
0OO being the amount of his insurance in
that society.
The schooner II. S. Bridges, Captain Nc
~Vane, was towed int port by the tug Salem
yesterday morning. Her collision with an
other vessel lately has been reported.
The next convention of the Maine Union
Holiness Association will be held with the
M. E. Church, Gardiner All day meetings
will be held on Wednesday and Thursday
Dec. 10Th and 18th.
Rev. j. M. Lowden will conduct the teach.
ers' Bible class at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association next Friday af-
ternoon at 4.3O O'Clock. Subject s'The Suffer
ing Saviour''-Isaiah 50: 1-12
AT the meeting of the Longfellow Chau-
tauqua Circle Monday evening the most in
teresting feature was the Question Box
A programme committee, consisting of Miss
Estabrook, Mr.. A. 7. Laughlin and Mrs. j.
W. Bashford was elected.
"How the Ancient Orators compare with
the most famous of modern times" will be
the subject of Mr.. Dalton's fifth Wednesday
lecture, this afternoon at o'clock, in the
hall of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
ABATEMENT OF TAXES.
Hearing of the Westbrook Manufac-
turing Company by the County
Commissioners.

A hearing was begun yesterday before the
Board of County Commissioners on the petit
ton of the Westbrook Manufacturing Com
pany for an abatement of taxes for the years
1884 and 1886, upon their property situated
at Saccarappa. The valuation put upon the
property by the assessors of the town of
Westbrook for the purposes of taxation is
1927, $50. The petitioners claim that this is
largely in excess of the fair and rightfuI
value of the property for the purposes of
such taxation, and ask the commissioners to
abate the valuation to s$166S 96-a reduction
of $94, 354.
The principal complaint is as to the value
placed upon what is known as the old mill !:
that in view of the old machinery, the
length of time it has been in use, the fact
that new and improved machinery has re-
duced the cost of production, so that they
are unable to compete with new mills having
such improved machinery, render the old
mill of much less value than has been
placed upon it. And they also claim that
while the valuation placed upon the new
mill, which rates with first class mills in the
State, may compare favorably with such
mills in the cities of Lewiston and Bidde-
ford still it is too high for such village as
Saccarappa, whore real estate is not so valu-
able as in the large cities. The testimony of
several experts was introduced sustaining
petitioners view of the matter, and the hear
ing will be continued today in the attorneys
room at the City Building. Hon. William
L. Putnam appeared for the petitioners, and
f. M. Ray and B. d. Verrill for the assessors
of the town of WeStbrook.
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A LIGHT SENTENCE.
Hamilton Yerxa i'm the U. S. District
Court.


Yesterday morning Hamilton Yerxa, who,
it will be remembered, when arrested for
smuggling by Deputy Marshal Marble at his
home in Hodgdon Oct. 31st, jumped from
bed and broke chair over Marbles head,
and fought like tiger before he was ar
rested, was brought up in the District Court
for assaulting an officer in the discharge of
his duty. Several of the friends of Yerxa
were present and when he was brought in,
his aged mother burst into tears and con
tinued weeping for some time. Mrs. Yerza,
the wife of the respondent, appeared
much moved. Yerxa plead noLo contendere
His counsel Mr. Meaher then proceeded to
address the court. Yerxa, he said, had al
ways been subjected to apoplectic fits after
recovery from which he had always been
delirious and violent. Affidayits were pre-
sented showing this; also that on the night
of the arrest Yerxa had sustained one of
these severe attacks. The names of several
well known citizens Of Hodgdon were ap-
pended to a paper certifying to the previous
good character of the respondent 1t was
argued that the respondent on the night of
his arrest had been suffering from one of the
apoplectic fits, that his system was shattered,
and that not knowing the officers, but seeing
strange men enter his house he resisted
them.
Judge Webb inflicted the light sentence Of
800 and three months Imprisonment. Hon.
G. E. Bird appeared for the government,
Dennis Meaher, Esq, for Yerxa.
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The Rossini Club will give the first recital of the
peal Estate rransfers

The following transfers of real estate in the
county have been recorded at the registry O
deeds:
Portland-John w. Lane to Edwin d. r. Pierce
land and buildings. $1,000.
Augustine d. Smith to Albert n. WinSl0W, land
81 and other consideration.
Catherine Cushing and others to Francis Cush-
ing. land. $1,000.
Francis Cushing to S. w. Thaxter, land. 81
and other consideration.
Cape Elizabeth-Thomas Edwards to Ann Sea
vey, land. 81.
Westbrook- Purington to Mary f. Bean,
land. 500.
Scarboro-Ezra Carter and Seth Scammon to
Charles I. Guptill land. $75.
Portland-Charles j. Walker to Bin +. Will
liamS, land and buildings. 81.
Albert n. Winslow to Franklin j. Rollins, land.
81 and other considerations.
Gorham-Daniel w. Aldrch to Carrie c. Mes.
erve, land and buildings 500.
Raymond-Samuel B. Nash to j. F. Woodman,
land $50.
S. B. Nash to J. T. Woodman, land. 500.
Cumberland NIills-Charles Frank to Ellen Fl
Frank, land and buildings 81 $3.50.
Freeport-Susan Davis to Lorinda w. Stock
bridge, land. 500.
New Gloucester-John j. Sturgis to H. j. and
0. B. Lane land. 5000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
Irish Land League Meeting This
Evening.

There will be a public meeting at Irish
American Relief Association Hall, on Plum
street, this evening, in the interest of the
Irish National League of America Hon.
Richard Sutton of Quebec, Canada, will adj
dress the meeting Mr.. Sutton comes to this
State at the request of the executive commit
tee of the National League. He has recently
been upon an extended tour throughout the
Dominion of Canada where he has addressed
immense audiences on the Irish question,
and ihaS been instrumental in forming a
large number of branches. Mr.. Sutton is a
profound student of political economic ques-
lions as exemplified by Irish history, and is
an able, eloquent speaker.
After Mr.. Sutton's address local branch
of the Land League will be formed. As
those who sympathize with Parnell and his
devoted followers in their heroic struggle for
legislative independence are organizing in
nearly every State of the Union for his as
sistance, it is earnestly hoped that every
person who possibly can will be present at
the meeting this evening, so that the leading
city of Maine may not be behind her sister
cities in the noble work. Maine ought to be
represented at the national convention of the
Land League in Chicago next month Gen.
]. J. Lynch will preside at the meeting this
evening. All interested and the public gem
orally are cordially invited to attend
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.

The following decision has been received from
the Law Court for the western district:
OXFORD COUNTY.
Andrew n. Stone VS.. Betsey Merrill
Rescript By Va7yi7e, IA bond from the gran
tee to the grantor, existed three years after the
delivery of the absolute deed, conditioned to CON
vey to the grantor the same land does not consti-
tute an instrument of defeasance within the pro-
visions of r. s., C. 90, Sec L.
A note payable sin one - after date" NAV be
identified as one payable in one year, after date
TO correspond with the one described in the mort
gage given to secure 1T.
An agreement limiting the time Of redeeming a
mortgage on real estate to one year and inserted
in the mortgage will bind the MORTGAGE without
his signature to the mortgage.
An agreement limiting the time of redeemng a
mortgage on real estate need not be inserted in
the notice of foreclosure notice of force osure
published in three consecutive weekly issues of
the newspaper and recorded the next day after the
last publication is compliance with the provi-
sions Of r. S.. c. 80, sec. 5.
A judgment for dover is not binding on one who
was not party or privy.
Judgment for plaintiff.
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PROBATE NOTICES.
tn all persons interested i'm either of the
Estates hereinafter named;

Ara Court of Probate held at Portland, within
N and for the County of Cumberland, on tne
Third Tuesday of November in the year OF our Lord
eighteen hundred and eighty-fiye, the following
matters having been presented Tor the action
thereupOn hereinafter Indicated, IL IS hereby
That notice thereof be given to all persons in
terested by causing copy OF this order 70 =
published three weeks successfully in the Name
State Press and Eastern Argus, papers printed at
Portland aforesaid, that they may appear az
Probate Court to be held at said Portland on t t
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon, and
object if they see cause.
CHARLES E. HILL, late of Naples, deceased.
Account presented for allowance by Horatio N.
Twombly and Josiah II. Drummond, Jr., Execu-
tors.
MILTON P. CROMWELL minor child and heir of
Fireman 2. Crowell, late OF Brunswick, deceased.
First Account presented for allowance by SaTah
III. Young, Administrative OF the Estate OF WIZ
liam P. Young, who was Guardian OF SAID Milton
p. Crowell.
ed. Petition for the appointment OF Augustus H.
Brown as Trustee under the win of said deceased,
in place of John L. Swift, VINO declines 10 accept
said trust, presented by Ella f. Brown
GODFREY G. MEGQUIER, late of New Gioue-
ESTER deceased. First and Final account present.
ed for allowance b, Charles r Haskell AoilliihS-
traitor with the VIII annexed.
JAMES STROUT, JR., late of Raymond, de-
ceased First and Final Account presented for
allowance by Francis H. Whitman, Executor.
SARAH D. GOULD, late of Freeport, deceased;
Administrator, presented by John O. Gould, wild
over of said deceased.
IRA D. WOOD, late of Standish, deceased.
Account presented for allowance Dy Artnur r
Fostor, Executor.
THOMAS WRIGHT, late of Windham, de-
ceased Petition for license TO sell and convey
Real Estate, presented by Maria Wright, Admin
iStratrix.
HARRY NJ. MERRILL, grand child and heir OF
Adams Merrill, late of Portland, deceased. FIRST
Account presented for allowance by Byron ID.
Verrill, Guardian.
ANDREW SPRING and SAMUEL E. SPRING,
late of Portland, deceased. Petition THAT Admin
istration upon the cO-partnership estate OF SAID
Andrew and Samuel f. Spring, not already adj
ministered may be Granted to some suitable per-
son. presented by Elphalet G. Spring and stephen
r. Small, Executors of the viii OF said Samuer E.
Spring.
WILLIAM V. WESCOTT. minor child and heir
of William Wescott, Jr., late OF Standish de-
ceased. First Account presented Tor allowance by
Hattie A. Wescott, Guardian.
BENJAMIN f. WRITTEN, late OF Gray, de-
ceased Will and Petition for the probate thereof
presented by Warren H. Vinton, the Executor
therein named.
HENRY c. PEABODY, Judge.
A true copy of the original Order: 49,.
~ W3w4S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
THE MIKADo.
An Injunction Against the Wilbur
opera Company Granted.

An action was brought in the Circuit Court
Yesterday morning by Richard D'Oyley
Carte VS.. A. L. Wilbur, proprietor and man.
ager of the Wilbur Opera Company, now
performing at Bangor, to restrain the de-
PENDANT from giving public performances of
the last Gilbert & Sullivan opera ''The Mika-
do" of which the plaintiff claims the play
right by assignment from Gilbert & Sullivan,
and Of which he has given license to John
Stetson, the well-known manager of the
Fifth Avenue, New York, and Globe Thea
tire, Boston. In Boston Judge Nelson of the
Circuit Court rendered decision and grant
ed an injunction against the Blanche Co
relli troupe from performing the opera, ex-
cept with the use of piano or organ, and the
plaintiff now asks the court here to grant the
same injunction against the Wilbur and the
court. after examining the papers. granted a
restraining order which was served yester-
day afternoon, and order of notice return
ale on Thursday at 3 p. M, at the court
room in this city.
1t is alleged in the affidavit filed with the
bill that Mr. Stetson gave Mr.. Wilbur no.
tice of the injunction obtained in Boston,
and thereupon Mr.. Wilbur telegraphed that
be did not use the orchestration and played
only with piano, but since making that
statement he has, in this city and in St.
John, and on last Monday at Bangor, used
the orchestra in his performance.
By Judge Webb's order Mr.. A. L. Wilbur
is restrained from causing, procuring or aid
ing in, any public performance of any
opera, or other musical work, under the
name of Gilbert & Sullivan's ''Alikado,'' or
of any material or substantial part of the
musical composition or work of Arthur Sui
Ivan, entitled "The Mikado,' with orches-
trail accompaniment, or otherwise than by
playing the published piano forte arrange
ment with the piano, or organ, or both, and
vocal parts, until the further order of this
Court. Messrs. n. & Fl. B. Cleaves of this
city and Dudley A. Dorr of Boston appeared
for the plaintiff
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U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.


TUESDAY-The Shoe Protector Co. vs. VIM p
Whittier, Jr.
The complainantS a Incorporation organized UNI
der the laws of Maine, filed theiriil alleging title
to letters patent No. 22609A, for heel and sole
protectors by virtue Of al assignment from Whit
tier through other parties to them. They alleged
- that Whittier was infringing ON their rights by
manufacturing such heel and sole protectors, and
prayed for an Injunction and account.
Whittier a citizen OF Maine, answered. admit
ting the validity of said letters patent and that he
was manufacturing and selling the patented ar
tlcle, but alleged that he was the inventor and
patentee, and at the time he executed the alleged
assignment under which the cOmplainantS claim
recOmpenSe, of which agreement complainant
had notice, and that he was the equitable owner
by virtue thereof. Whittier also filed a cross bill
in this cause, setting up the facts alleged in his
compliments claimed title and who held the orig
lnal assignment, party, and prayed for a decree
Tor reaSSlgnment of his letters patent, and for an
injunction against the original c0mplainants. The
company filed exceptions to Whittier's answer
and demurred to his cross bill for want of equity
tor want OF proper parties and for want of iuriSdic
ton in this court because the parties were all cit
lzens OF Maine, and no question under the pa
tent laws of the United States was involved.
The cause was set down for argument on de-
murrer and exceptions before Colt j.
The defendant Whittier, by his counsel citing
HarteH v. Tllghman, 90 y. S., then moved that
jurisdiction, the pleadings disclosing the fact that
the suit was between parties citizens of the same
State, no issue OF infringement but simply the con-
struction OF contract being in issue. The case
was fully argued by counsel.
Judge Colt has filed his reScript sustaining the
motion, and the bill and cross bill are dismissed
An appeal is taken to the United States SUI
preme Court, and the whole case will go forward
to that court for final decision.
Hale for complainants
Lunt for the defendant
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The Gardiner Shoe Factory.

The shoe factory trouble in Gardiner IS nearer
adjustment than at any time since the strike. Inc
Kimbal Bros. of Lynn, arrived Saturday nlght'.
and Monday members Of the executive committee
of the Knights of Labor for the district in wnlch
Lynn is situated arrived as we'll as members of
the executive committee for this district These
last arrived on the afternoon train and at once
proceeded to the Office of the firm. The executive
board of the Gardiner Order were also present
meeting was held there until six O'Clock when
they adjourned. They met again at seven; me ne
meeting lasted until late, and 1t Is imp0ssiDIe 70
ascertain the result, although it is hoped lhat an
understanding was arrived at by when the s IS
factory will resume operations az once. li me
stitch-roOm has been running with nearly q Iull
crew during the adjustment of matters with the
knights of Labor, and a large amount OF WORK II
waiting to be disposed of.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
chiIdren's Christmas Club.

A largely attended collectors meeting of
the Children's Christmas Club was held at
the Common Council chamber in the City
Building, at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
One little collector reported, as the result of
her efforts since last Saturday that she had
received $4.20. The following additional col
lectors were appointed from the churches
named:
st. Paurs-Harry Clark, Sadie Eyeleth.
Pine Street-Willie Staples, Nettie Bliss.
Plymouth Baptist-Mabel Small, Emma Skill
lingS, Susie MOuton.
Church of the Messiah-George Legault, Joseph
Legault, William Winslow.
West COngregational-Alice L. ShackfOrd.
st. Dominic s-Jennie Colan, John Bacon.
Friends Church-Lizzie M. Frye, Nellie M.
Johnston.
State Street-Margaret P. Hinkley Henry
Huxley, Hattie s. johnson.
First Parish-Charles H. Burgess.
Second Advent-Leonard d. Marshall.
Chestnut Street-Cora N. Card, Issic A. Cloudy.
Louie A. Goudy, Susie Chute.
st. Lawrence Street-Lews E. Tracy, Lewis H.
Jack.
Second Parish-Edde Hail.
High Street-Eugenie Berrer.
Vaughan Street-Josah Wescott.
Persons wishing dinner tickets for children
who cannot be reached through the public
schools, will please send with signature and
address the name, age and residence of each
child to Mrs. J. E. 'Fallon, No. II Hanover
street 1t is desired that all such applica-
tions shall be made as soon as possible. All
members tickets are to be obtained through
the collector or at the Saturday meetings at
Reception Hall.
A collectors meeting will be held in the
Common Council chamber next Thursday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
B0WERY BEACH.

Mr.. w. S. Jordan of this place, Oldest son OF
Captain Albion Jordan, a young man of quite UNI
obtrllsive though somewhat eccentric habits
and disposition has within a few days become
seriously demented necessitating close confne-
ment, and surveillance by friends and neighbors
The young man has the sympathy of the commun-
ty in his misfortune, and hope that his present
condition is but temporary.
The .PREss types a few days since, made
me say eight, instead of eighty tons of cabbage as
the respective products. for the season OF the
Richmond Island and A. i. Hannaford farms.
Almost any Cape farmer can raise eight tons of
cabbage in his back yard and not half try.
There is case of measles at the Two Lights III
the second assistants family. Before physician
was called fears were entertained that it might
be a visitation by the dreaded scourge across the
Canadian border.
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Christmas Sales.

The Congress Square Union and Annex
Christmas sale commences today in the
church vestry. The admission is free in the
afternoons. An excellent supper will be
served from to 8 o'clock each evening, and
an entertainment provided tomorrow night.
The Young Ladies' Circle connected with
the First Baptist Sunday School, will hold a
Christmas sale in the church yestry, begin
ming today. The sale will take place on af-
ternoons as well as evenings.
The ladies of State street parish will hold
their annual Christmas sale on Thursday af-
ternoon and evening, Dec. 10th. A variety
of useful and pretty articles suitable for bol-
iday gifts, will be offered for sale. Supper
will be served at o'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
The Police Ball,

The police ball, given at City Hall last
evening. was well attended but not quite as
large number of tickets had apparently
been disposed Of as in some former years.
Prior to the dancing, Chambers Band gave
a delightful concert which was much en-
joyed. Then followed an order of twelve
dances, with Officer II. f. McDonough as
floor director, assisted by Officers Langmaid,
Skillings, Sparrow, Cole, Eaton and Norton.
The success of the ball is due in no small
measure to the committee of arrangements,
OF which Officer AT. Harmon was chairman,
with Officers Hanson, Cole, McGrath, Spar
row and Eaton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
DEATHS.

In this city, Dec s, Miss Elizabeth n. True
aged IA years months.
Funeral this Wednesday afternoon from the
house of Mrs Nathaniel Crockett, 68 Danforth
street. Burial at convenience OF the family.
In This eity Dec g. Walter IRVING son of Elton
A. Hall, aged IA years months. Burial private.
AT Turner's Island, Cape Elizabeth, Dec 8,
F. and Jane A. Ballard, aged IS years 10 months
and days. -,-,.,-
Boston papers please eOpy.l
In Fryeburg, Dec. Z, Mrs. Rebeeea L. Eastman,
aged II years. "a -,
Funeral on Thursday at 1880 O'CLOCK at the
residence of T. l.. Eastman.
In Bath, Dec. 3, Walter II. Blaisden, aged "a
years months. -, -,
wears months.
In PhipSburg, Dec. ., Mrs. Hannah D. JeNettr
AGED 80 wears.
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There Was No Fire.

The alarm from box % yesterday morning
was for what appeared to be fire in the an
mex store of B. A. Atkinson e Co. on Mid
die street. A fire was built in the adjoining
store and the smoke poured into the Akin
son store through funnel hole which had
been left open. The Office was dense with
smoke for while but no damage resulted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
PERSONAL.

Dr. George F. French Of this city, is said
to be critically ill at the West
Mr.. Walter G. Davis we are glad to learn
is improving in health.
Capt Paul Blanchards will has been pre-
sented for probate He leaves the bulk of
his property to his widow-he left no chill
dren-and legacies varying in amount from
one to five thousand dollars to his nephews
and nieceS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
The Raymond G. Whitcomb Winter
Trips to California

Messrs. Raymond 6 Whitcomb, the wellknown
excursion managers announce TWO more of their
popular winter trips to the Pacific Coast-one for
January Ia, and the other for February ] l. These
excursions afford our eastern people chance to
escape from the cold and inclement weather of
the closing winter and early spring months, a
period that is delightful in California. Send to
w Raymond 296 Washington street, opposite
School street, Boston, for a descriptive circular
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-09
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD


TUEsDAY-John M Connors common drunkard
two months in county Jail.
Thomas Lynch, yagabond and idle person: five
months in house of correction.
John J. Conley, malicious mischief; fined So and
one half costs.
Frank Hunnewell, throwing snow balls fined 81
and COSTS
Samuel H. Sweetser cruelty to animals fined
$40 and costs Paid