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The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
ROBBERY OF FREIGHT.
Systematic Plundering on the Port
land & Ogdensburg.
The Robbers Caught After Des-
perate Fight.

About a year ago the freight department of
the Portland g. Ogdensburg Railroad Com
pany began to miss trifing articles from their
freight cars, especially those which came
through from the West and had been sealed at
the point of departure General Freight Agent
Tolman made Investigations, but failed to as
certain who the guilty parties were. AS time
went on the thieves became holder. They
would break open barrel OF -four, remove the
flour and leave the barrel in the car, SO that all
clue to the property was lost. The thieves
were also very particular in their choice OF ar
tices. Anything that would have a tendency
to implicate them they scrupulously let alone
During the winter it is we'll known there was
decided blockade OF through freight, and cars
had to stand on side tracks waiting for a
chance to be forwarded. Daring this time the
thieves revelsd. They broke into cars and
helped themselves. The value of the goods
stolen amounted to hundreds of dollars. Where
the robberies were committed was the question.
1t IS possible in cases to remove the seals from
lmpertectly scaled cars, aud replace them so.
to casual eye. they appear unbroken. Such
was found to be the case with some cars from
the seals lad bsen broken without attempt at
disguise. Orders were issued by Mr.. Toman
to employees of the road to notify him OF any
OF these seal breakings at once on penalty q
dismissal from the company's service. As a
result of these sharp lookouts Mr.. Tolman was
enabled to locate the most Of these robberies at,
or near, Scott's Mills.
Last Thursday, after an interview with Mr..
Robert A. Davis of this city, the well known
detective, that gentleman was furnished with
credentials and authorized by Receiver Ander-
son and Mr.. Tolman to do all in his power to
capture the robbers, even If he had to Becrete
himself in one Of the cars side-tracked at
Scott's Mills. Yesterday afternoon the follow
lag despatch was received:
"At Dalton, N. II Sunday evening, Detec-
tive Robert A. Davis of Portland with his as
sistant Fowler and Deputy Sheriff Fletcher of
Lancaster, after desperate fight, arrested SIX
men Tor robbing the freight Cars Of the Port
land u Ogdensburg Railroad at Scott's Mills.
A large part of the property was found at the
residence of the robbers
Detective Davis telegraphed he had made
arrangements to have the robbers brought be-
fore the court at Lancaster, N. H., today.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
The Maine Omce..

a special to the Boston Advertiser yesterday
says: "Bion Bradbury of Portland thinks TO-
day that he ia sure OF Collector Dow's place in
the Portland custom house. He had an inter-
view with the President, at which he says the
President said to him, L am embarrassed by
the fact that three good men are candidates
for the place-Judge CleaFes, General Ander-
son and yourself. Now, why can you not get
the other two to Withdraw and maze it EASY
for me- Mr.. Bradbury does not think that the
others will take themselves out OF the field. but
he does argue from the Presidents remark
that the tide is in his favor and is therefore
confident of success. The Name politicians
admit that it is only Mr.. Bradhury's advanced
years that makes his appointment unlikely, for
the President likes his manner and character.
But of late Mr.. Cleveland has declared his
purposes SO far as he can to select young men
without great wealth for positions, believing
that they generally make better officers, and it
is better for the party to have them. Tonight
Mr.. Bradbury, and L. D. M. Sweat, who repre-
sents Anderson, had long consultation
Sweat urged Bradbury to consent to take the
surveyorship and go in and make Anderson
collector He said that as surveyor, Bradbury
would get $4,000 and have only nominal duties
to perform, while as collector ha would be
likely to break down, as his health is feeble
and he is 70 years old. Bradbury said that
personally he would be glad to consent to that
arrangement but would have to consult his
friends at home, some of whom rely upon his
appointment to get places for themselves. III
he agrees to the Anderson scheme Judge
Cleaves will drop out and the whole matter be
decided.
The strife over the Maine offices is in no way
to be settled for some time to come; for, while
the Democrats insist on a clean sweep, they
ara very angry with one another because they
cannot agree. The opposition of Edmund VIII
son, member of the national committee, to
Morton for postmaster at Augusta, makes
Morton's friends mad, and they threaten that
they will not consent to allow Wilson to have
General Sewell's place as chief OF the special
agents, worth $4380 a year, for himself, nor any
position for his son Bion, who is understood to
have mis- eye Cd the bank exsminership. A
plan is on foot to make John Varney collector
at Bangor in case he fails to GET the district
attorneyship. In one case at least the ugly
feeling has gone farther, and the Maine con
test is likely to be enIivened by the revival of
some inside and interesting history OF The
Maine Democratic organizations, in which Mr..
Wilson was one of the chief actors"
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

The next meeting of the executive commit
tee will be held on Wednesday evening at the
headquarters.
Oilers of rooms for the uss of guests at the
encampment are rapidly coming in. There is
no disposition shown to ask more than fair
remuneration, and it looks as If there would
be abundant room for all corners.
Parties we're at Old Orchard Saturday to en-
gage quarters for Gov. Robbie and staff, who, it
is expected,will make their headquarters there
during the coming Grand Encampment.
Gen. Brown says it is probable that the two
regiments of the First Brigade of the Maine
Militia will be ordered out to do escort duty at
the time OF the National Encampment, and
the muster will be held at Augusta as hereto
fore
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

State Detective Ira M. True of Hallowell is
holding Bokay Billy and another man on sus.
picion of stealing jewelry from the City Hotel
last week. Among the articles stolen State
Detective True enumerates lady's gold OPEN
faced watch with monogram "E. M" on the
back, with gold open-link chain, gold locket,
gold bracelets with boars heads With ruby
eyes, lady's gold ring marked "Dinna Forget, -
diamond solitaire ring, besides other articles of
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

Conley Accepts Conr,ney,. propo..,.

In reply to the suggestion of Charles E.
Courtney OF Union Springs, N. Y, Peter Con-
ley OF Portland states that he is prepared to
double up with Courtney if any two oarsmen
make knoTn their wish for match, or series
OF matches. In the event of match race,
Conley prefers writing the articles Of agree
ment, and before going to Union Springs 10
prepare for the race he will wait to hear ii any
OF the scullers who have not gone to Nav
Orleans will doubts up and give himself and
Courtney race. 1t is thought Hanlan ana
Les may race the pair.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
A Quick Trim.

The fayorite steamer State of Maine, OF thu
International line, recently made very quick
trip between st. John, N. B., and Boston. She
left 81. john Wednesday, at TBS q. M, and
arrived III Boston al s15 Thursday morning
DeductiDg the stop of two hours at Passport,
and 20 minutes at Portland the next morning,
her time between ST. John and Boston was
just % hours and q minutes.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
Serious Accident.

Sunday last as young man named Cole,
residing at Cape Elizabeth, was returning
from church, a friend in skylarking mood
threw light cane at him. The point of the
cane entered one of Coles eyes, not only de-
stroying the sight, but completely dividing the
eyelid. DR.. Holt, the oculist, of this city, re.
moved the shell of the eye. The blow was so
severe that the surgeons wondered that it did
not pierce the brain.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
New Cat,Ia a,ornnnnx

a cattle company was organized under the
laws of Maine in this city last evening, for the
purpose of acquiring land and water rights,
and breeding and selling cattle In Colorado.
The capital stock is 100000. par value Of
shares, 500. A range of 100000 acres well
timbered and watered, with a fine winter CHI
mate, will be stocked with cattle. The COM
pany will commence on a small scale this year
but propose to purchase largely another spring.
The business of raising beef for the market is
an important one and not likely to be over
dona
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
DADS GIRL.


Lizzie May Ulmer, Portland's old fayorite. an
peared at the theatre last night in Mr. Swartz's
play of dads Girl which she brought out here
a year ago, with success. The plot of the play
was given by us the other day. The characterize
ton is generally good, the dialogues crisp and
bright, touched at times with genuine pathos The
theme is both moral and dramatic and has been
well arranged for stage effect and to develop the
points so as to give each actor more or less promi
hence, and thus spur him to exertion. The ex-
travsgant character of Vasco de Cana Biles in par
ticular is very amusing specimen of low
comedy. The character of Mulvina is taken by
Miss Ulmer. That lady was always strong in
pathetic parts and in ''Mul' she has good scope
for emotional acting. The scene where the lawless
son is killed on the beach at Nantasket and
"Mul, " throwing her shawl over his face claims
him for her lover and pledges her uncle not TO
look upon his features, stirs the audience TO the
highest pitch. Nor is the lady lacking in vi
vacity for in the lighter of the play she is
very wiDsome. Miss Ulmer has gained flesh since
her residence here, which adds much to cher per-
soHal appearance while she has gained much in her
art. The other characters were finely taken that
of Bies being well represented by Mr.. E. e. Gran
din. Miss Uimer received an elegant bouquet in
the second act.
Tonight ali should see this star in the western
NAV of 40
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
Xesterdax,. seizures.

Yesterday morning officers Harris and Mas
sure seized two barrels OF whiskey at the Bos-
ton boat. The barrels we're marked alcohol.
Officers Thrssher. Stevens and Cole took
charge of fifteen half barrels of beer, three
barrels of whiskey and FIVE barrels of lager at
the Boston & Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
Grand Excur.iou 10 an.lon-

The Boston & Name road has arranged an
excursion to Boston to visit the exhibition Of
u battle Of Gettysburg. The tickets 10 Bos-
ton and return Will be placed at 81 30 for the
round trip, from Portland, and will be good
for trains Wednesday next, to Boston, and
those from Boston of Wednesday and Thurs
day.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
ReaI Es,nte Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry OF
Deeds:
Pownal-Isaac E. Hayes TO o. B. Young, land.
1894.
Yarmouth-Henry B. Coombs to Elizabeth A.
Soue. land and buildings $3.50.
Freeport-Reuben P. Randall to Stephen Curratt,
land
Windham-Nathan Lord to W. S. Jaquis, land
and buildings. $500.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
The 9. Il. Spring.

The steamer S. e. Spring was taken off the
marine railway Saturday and towed TO the
Portland CompaDy's wharf, where her machin-
cry will be overhauled and she will be painted
preparatory to going on her route to the ISL
ands. AS stated before, she will be run to
Peaks Island by Capt. G. II. Knowlton in con-
pection with Greenwood Garden.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
In Insolvency,


Court of Insolvency for the County of Cumberland
State of Maine May 20, A. ID. 1885.
In case Of HENRY ID. CURTIS, Insolvent Debtors
YFyHIS is to give notice that on the twenty-hfth
day of May, A. d. 1855, Warrant in Insol-
vency was issued by Henry G. Peabody, Judge OF
the Court of Insolvency for said County of Cumber
land against the estate of said
HENRY D. CURTIS, of Portland,
adiudged to be aninsolvent debtor, on petition of
said debtor, which petition iled on the twenty
fifth day of May, A. d. 1885, to which date in
terest 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 more assgnees
Of his estate will be held at court of insolvency to
be holden at Probate Court room, in said Portland
on the fifteenth day of June, A. d. 1885, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ
ten .
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger of the Court of Insol-
Yency for said County Of Cumberland.
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The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

John Merrill post of Richmond want camp
quarters for 80 men.
George f. Shepley post of Gray want; camp
quarters for 30 men.
The milliners through 81. s. Kaler & Co.
have contributed as folIows.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
SUBURBAN NEWS.
Yarmouth.

There was memorial sermon preached at the
First Parish church Sunday, by Rev. Mr.. Perry of
Cumberland and at the Baptist church in the af
tsrnoon by the pastor, Rev. A. A. Smith. Members
of W. L. Haskell Post attended in body meeting
at the Institute Hail and proceeding from thence
to the church.
Gray.
A Ememorial service was delivered by Rev. Mr.
Norwood at the Free Baptist church Sunday
GOFham.
Union memorial services were held at the M. E.
church Sunday, an audience that completely
filled the church being present. John R. Adams
Post No 1Ol, Col Fl. r. Milett, commander, at
tended in a body. The church was prettily trim
med the alcove being drapsd with the national
colors Small flags were lastly arranged about the
church. while upon the rostI um was protuson OF
choice flowers and handsome flag arranged abouis
the pulpit, upon which rested picture of Rev.
John h. Adams, for whom the post was named.
Rev. Messrs. Bragdon and Huntington conducted
the services which Of an unusually interesting
character. Mr.. Bragdon took his text from luke
%, part of 18th verse. This do in remembrance of
Me. The sermon eloquent one and held the
close attention of the audience throughout. Coy.
ROBBIE and family attended the memorial service.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
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MARRIAGES.

In this city, May 20, by Rev. j. NJ Lowden, Eph-
rain Shoppie of Portland and Miss Emma S.
Thompson of Boston. Mass
In North Livermore, May TO- Martin H. Bisbee
and Miss Gertie e. Hauscom.
In LiyermoIe, MAY T. Lucius A. Young of Liver
more and Miss Nellie Davis of Hartford.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
Large purel,ase.

Mr. Charles Mccarthy has bought from the
Israel Richardson heirs the large three story
brick block, on Market Square. next to Clay's
stable, occupied by Greenough & Jones and
Edwards hardware store for about 1925 600.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
Fiberiine ColIaeCo.

The Fiberliue Collar company has been or
ganized with the following officers:
President-Geo. N March.
Treasurer Fred N. March.
Directors-George Fl. N March, Robert Butter
worth and Andr ew z. Dunn.
Capital $50 600; paid in 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
CITY AND VICINITY.
NAw ADvERTIsEmENFs TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Summer OpeningJohn e. Palmer.
n. ii. Studley, Manager-2.
French Dress GoOds-Turner Bros
b. A. Atkinson & Co.
Boston & Muine Railroad Excursion.
Owen, Moore & Co.,.
Ice Clark & Chaplin Ice Co.
To Let House.
Citizens Mutual Relief Society.
For Sale Candy Mandatory
WaDted-Cook.
Found-W. Il. Preble.
Wanted-5 10 10 Acres of Land
In Insolvency.
For sale 2d-hand Hack.
Wanted-Man.
Notice is Hereby Given.
For Sale Id uss
Wanted-40 Table Walters.
Boarders Wanted.
Wanted-Peopls's Theatre.
Situation Wanted-Young Man.
Misunderstanding.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Cowdrey's SALAD Cream.
LANGUAGE of the Hair.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

THE WINDSOR HOTEL, NEW YoRK-In &C.
cordauce with the times, Messrs. Hawk &
Wetherbee have reduced their rate to $500
and upward per day. The high standard and
character of the house will be maintained
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

CowpRKY's SALAD CREAM ia acknowledged
by all to be superior mayousise dressing.
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The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
FouP and Grain,

The following is detailed account of the
exports of flour, grain and provisions from the
port OF Portland from November, 1884, to May,
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
HumOrs in the Blood

Often manifest themselves in the spring months
Eruptions such as hives. pmples and boils salt
heum, scrofula, or other affections caused by I'M
purity or low state OF the blood cured by Hoods
Sarsaparlla. IT purifies. vitalizes and enriches
the blood and gives renewed strength to the whole
body. Try this excellent spring medicine and blood
purifier.
81 was for sometime troubled with boils having
several of them at time. After enduring about all
Four or nve bottles entirely cured me. and have
had no symptoms of tue return of the boils. e. N.
MIG HTINGALE, Quincy. Mass
q suffered with b0ils years. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cured me.' r. NJ LANE, Pittsburgh Pa.
Bells aud Pimpies.
Last spring was troubled with boils Two bot
ties of Hoods sarsaparilla cured me- and recon-
mend it to Others troubled with affections of the
Blood j. ScHocH, Peoria Iii.
"For several Years had pimples breaking out on
my ia and neck. was induced to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and my skin is now clearer and 1 am
feeling better than for some time" R. D. MocKA-
BEE, GA Bond St., Cleveland, o.
"Pimples were breaking out all over nv face
caused by smoking cigarettes. was advised by my
druggist to try Hoods Sarsaparilla and did So and
all traces Of the pimples have disappeared. j. Q.
DANIELS, 20 Union ST., Norwich, ct.
Hoods SarsapaYiIIa
Sold by all druggists ST; six for SIS Made only
by 0. I. HOOD & Co, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
200 Doses Cine Dollar.
ian1 dnrm
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
HARVARD SHAKESPEARE CLUB.

A large and representative audience gathered in
Sanders Theatre, Harvard College last night to
witness the performance of Julius Csssar' by the
Harvard Shakespeare Club. The properties were
loaned by Eugene Tomkins of Boston theatre
while the stage itself was under the charge of Mr..
Oliver Doud, stage manager to Lawrence Barrett.
the latter having taken great interest in the pro-
auction and given his advice and assistance The
mounting of the piece and costumes were histori
caly correct. In the first act the mob which comes
on the stage was wide departure from the conven.
tional stage mob, inasmuch as it comprised nearly
100 persons 80 well made up that every age was
retired in moss life Ike manner, picuring to the
audience the natural and ever changing mass Of
people. In the cast of characters the part of
Brutus, Cassius and Casco were assigned to diff
ferent persons in different acts and the female
parts were well taken by students. The play was
success and the participants won much praise,
The play will be repeated Tuesday night.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26
ON TKsE R0LLE RS.

NOTES.
There will be ladies' skate check Compliments
ry party at the Biou toni hit.
The Alamedas will play Morse in the goal and
Lincoln in Roberts place in the game with the
Bijous Thursday night Lincoln is said to BE- fine
PLAYER.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

1t was at the Park one evening last week. The
play was Diplomacy" the scene that betw cen
Julian Beaucerc and Dora; the curtain was de-
was heard to remark to her escort, THAT'S acting
that is, but it amt funny. ] like to see Booth
play, because if it amt funny it is acting
journal.
Mr.. w. I. W. Bolts travestrie on midsummer
Nights Dream" called Bottoms Dream" was
produced at the Park Theatre. Boston, last nj ght
with Nat Goodwin in the leading role.
1t is said that at one of Edwin Booths performan-
ees at Boston Theatre, not long ago. Napier Lot N
had ordered from the stage the "trumpets' mar
tial call'' to sound, blew stirring blast upon
penny whistle Of unexampled shrillness.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

In this clty. NAV q. Mrs. Bridpet uife

In this city, May 25. Mrs. Bridget, wife of Thos.
Jordan. aged A years.
NoTice of funeral hereafter
In Deering May 20, William AIansise aged So
years.
Funeral Wednesday morning at O'Clock. at his
late residence, Prospect street. Woodford's Corner.
massachusetts and New Hampshire papers copy.1
aged 70 years.
In Livermore Falls May IT, Capt. Jos. Chandler,
aged 50 years,-formerly OF Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

WANT Y as-To hire with privilege of buying s
w or % acres, with good buildings, within 2 or
six miles Of Portland or will exchange 100 acre
mi ik aud fruit farm in Mass with the best farm
buildings in the town. Address this week, ME-
CHANIC, Press Office, 26I
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

FESO LET On lease the brick house No. 1l6
State st, I'd door from Spring ST., contains 10
rooms, bath room; desirable location; immediate
possession; also tenement of rooms on Clifton St..
Moodtords. n, s. GARDINER, No. 40 Exchange
st, 26-1
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-26

kEOARDERs WANTED-In Quiet and
~ besutiiul location on House Island 21a miles
from Portland. Best facilities for fishing, boating
aud bathing. Steamers to city every hour. Terms
reasonable, and all the con forts OF home. Address
g. A. THOMPSON, Peaks Island, Portland 262
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-07-03

pseunartIes Of the msii-Cisd Warriors %
Nature.

pecnnarftIcs Of the mnh-eiso Ws@ -
Nature.
The armadillos are the mail-clad war
riors Of nature; and the most compiete-
ly-armored Of the whole odd family o.
armadiIlos /, beautifully-ornamented
little fellow called by the naturalists
Tolypentes, and BY the Brazilians
..bolita- ..Bolita" means " little ball. y
and the armadillo was so named be-
cause il has the power OF rolling Itself
up into the shape Of ball. Its various
shields are 50 arranged that when the
bolta rolls itself up It makes perfect
ball or hard shell.
A traveller in Brazil tells OF watching
snme little children at play tossing
| large ball. about the size OF foof-palis
When they were tired Of the game they
threw the ball on the ground. and
10 his surprise II turned into an animal
and ran hastily away. II was one o.
these little armadillos.
The same traveller says that he has
seen these animated balls used by lit
tie child in playing with a kitten The
srme may have annoyed the bolita. but
n could not have caused IL any injury
because Of the perfect protection al
forded BY its armor.
II has need Of all the protection 1t can
have. for it lives in land where the
mischieyous monkey is plentiful. Any
body Who has seen monkeys teasing
each other viii be able to gain some
idea OF the torment the slow-witted
armadillo must undergo as It IS passed
about from one to another Of a party Of
MONKEYS. When Tolypentes is set
upon by the frolicsome monkeys, how
ever. il suddenly curls up. and Is safe
within itself. The bafiied tormentors
turn il over and over. looking in great
establishment for the tail they know
must be there II Tolypentes had any
sense OF humor. he would certainly
laugh heartily within his shell 1t the
chattering, grinning crowd.
A. the bolita, like the other armadil-
To-. burrows in the earth, ii has f0refeet
suitable for that work. Its toes are
armed with long and hard claws. which
enable il to dig with wonderful quick
ness Instead Of walking upon the mai
part Of its front feet. the bolita walks
upon the tips Of its toes, and IN dong
! 80 looks comically dainty and mincing'
At the same time il can move with con-
. siderable swiftness- \.
The armadillos live only in South
America, and are all small in size com
pared to the gigantic armadillo thai
lived ages ago. The largest now living
Is not more than three feet long. while
that Of former ages was as large as
big dning-table JOHN X. Coryeti, ~
!. 50. Nicholas