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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-28
WATERvELLE NEWS.
The lockwood Mills Directors Fill the
Vacancy Caused by Gov. C0burns Deash

The lockwood Mills Directors Fill the
Vacancy Caused by Gov. COburn's Death
"A Narrow Escape.
VAUDEVILLE, Jan. 27.-At meeting of tho
directors of the Lockwood Mills, held at Vat
ervills Tuesday afternoon, it was voted to pass
the January dividend. John W. Danielsop
Esq. OF Providence, r. l., was elected direct
or in this corporation in place of Ex.Gov. Co.
burn, deceased.
Some part of the elevator machinery in the
lockwood, which covers six floors, broke,
when thu car with one man upon it was at the
upper fioor The Car fell rapidly, but the man
had presence of mind enough to jump out as i
passed tbs second floor and escaped uniDjured
The elevator was badly smashed In its sud-
den descent. 1t was narrow escape for the
workman.
On Trial for Alleged Arson.
BIDDEFoRD, Jan 27.-In the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court at Saeo, today, soon after the
opening, County Attorney Higgins called for
the trial of Moses T. Smith of Dayton, who is
charged with setting fire on the afternoon of
Get, Is, 1884, to two-tenement house owned
by Mre. Asenath Littlefeld. The jury was
drawn, and, after the opening argument by
the county attorney, seven witnesses testified.
The case will hold over tomorrow,
Narrow Escape of a West Leeds Man from
Frightful Death.
LEEDS, Jan. N.-A. L. House, son of B. d
House, OF W. Leeds, while hauling load oi
railroad sleepers, with pair of horses, Mon
day, was thrown from the load, bis fest strik.
ing upon the pole. He fell back his head &C.
ing under the rollers, thus being dragged
more than two rods, until Mr.. Rideout
who was behind him with another team
jumped of, ran and caught the horses within
four feet Of a large knoll OF frozen ground
that would have torn his head from his body
Mr. Z. with sled stake, lifted the sled, al.
though heavily loaded, using his foot for 6
blocking, and drew him out He was nsensi
BILE, but came to himself while Mr.. r. was get
ting his team ready to carry him home Hi
head, face and neck were badly injured, but
his physician thinks there are no internal in
juries. This accident was oceasioned by tn,
load sliding forward. (if not being bound
when going down pitch in the road.
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2 of chap. 122, R. s., relative to crime for per-
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

mouth to sell and convey certain lauds; an act
to extend the powers Of the town of Bruns-
wick
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Bowcry Beach.


Capt. B. j. Willard was in this section, yesterday.
soliciting signatures in remonstrance to the petition
for increased ferry facilities between Portland and
the Cape. We all travel by the bridge down here,
and that is good enough "double -ender" for us.
Much sickness prevails in this vicinity and the
families living at the Lights are among the afflicted
The principal keeper and his first assistant have
both been sufferers from violent and protracted
cold each losiog the power of speech for several
days. daughter OF the second assistant the frat
one at the station attacked with the nnalady, re
quired the attendance of physician. All are now
convalescent.
Yarmouth.
There was very enjoyable social gathering last
Monday evening under the hospitable roof of MIR.
and Mrs. Giles Loring, large circle of relatives
and friends having assembled to congratulate the
aged couple on the golden anniversary of their wed.
ding day. The occasion was one of unusual inter-
est, Mr.. Loring having been fer many years prom
inent shipbuilder and business man of this place
and well known as an active and liberal public spir
tied citizen. There were three generations of the
family present, the younger SON. Capt. Howard c.
Lorlngi vile and son, and granddaughter, Miss
Hattie Poole. The eldest SON o apt Charles I.or-
ing, and the only daughter, Mrs Charles Poole,
were unavoidably absent. The hours passed swiftly
away In social enjoyment of the occasion and near
the close of the evening Rev. Joseph ToTrey, pas
tor OF the church Of which Mr.. and Mrs Loring
have long been Jealous members very happily pre-
sented them with purse of gold in behalf of their
many friends as symbolic token OF friendship
ana esteem, to which Mr.. LoriRg responded in briet
but heartfelt words At late hour the party sep
arated amid sincere congratulations to the bride
and groom of half century and with the hearty
wish that their remaining years may be hIany and
full of that joy and peace that "passeth all under
standing"
Gcrhum.
The lyceum or debating club at the Gorham high
School is holding regular meetings every Monday
evening which attended by large audiences. Be-
| sides tho debates there are declamations and
music At the last two meetings the great question
4 Of the tariff has been under discussion.
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WASHINGTON.
To Reduce Newspaper Postage.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-The House commit
tee on post offices will favorably report bill
relative to the reduction of newspaper pcstagsd
from two cents to one cent per pound. The
bill will provide that publications of the
second class when sent by the publisher and
from the Office OF publication to bonafide sub
scribers or when sent from news agents to
actual subscribers or to other news agents
shall be entitled to transmission through the
mails at one cent per pound, postage to be pre-
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Legislative Notice.

AUGUSTA, January 81, 1885.
A HEARING vill be had before the Judiciary
IA Committee at their Committee Room Janua-
ry 29th, 1885. at 21a p m, bill relative to the
employment Of labor.
G. L. LITTLEFIELD, Secretary,
Augusta Jan. 21st, 1886. Com. on Jud.
JANIS sntjan29
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.
The indications for Now England to-day are
partly cloudy weather and local SHOWS, winds
shifting to easterly and falling barometer.
Cautiohary signals from Smithville to
Thatcher's Island.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
f1127 P MI
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Mr.. Lucas TO Enter the National Basc
BnII League.

PrrrsgURG, Pa, Jan. "a meeting o.
the Joint conference of the National League
and the American Base Ball Associations held
here today, resulted in the settlement OF all
differences and Mr. Luesssof the St. Louis olub
will be ADMITTED to the League.
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LegiAIafsve N0fice.

NOTICE is hereby given that public hearing
IN will be held before the Committee on Legal
Affairs In the Senate Chamber, as follows:
On Tuesday, Feb. 3. 1885, at p. M. House or
der: Expediency of reimburing persons drafted un-
der the conscription of July 1863 the paid by
them personally either for substitutes as commu-
tation to exempt them therefrom.
@. M. STEARNS,
1an22d&wtfeb4 Secy Com. on Legal Affairs.
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There is an increasing sentiment throughout
Kansas in favor of the Oklahoma settlers Both
houses of the legislature have adopted strong
lntons requesting senators and representatives in
Congress to favor the opening Of the territsry to
settlement.
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State for the years 1856 as follows:

PETITIONS AND REMoNsTRANCE3 PREsENrEO
Against granting a charter for ferry across
Fore river in Portland harbor.
Against granting privilege to bridge Moose
head Lake
ORDERS ADOPTED.
Relating to a more liberal allowance OF State
pensions to worthy disabled soldiers, their
widows ard orphans.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
To amend chapter 267 OF special laws of 1880
relating to the Bridgton and Presumpscot
River railroads
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SUBURBAN NEWS.

Our readers must not forget the matinee today, or
that an excellent speciality company is now engaged
at this house drawing delightful audiences nightly
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Hoods SarsaparilIa

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Preparet
by G. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell. Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
aup4 eodtsan1
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
BowERY BEACH.

Blueberries ought to be never so cheap as
now, for they were never more abundant.
Crowds of weary, sun-burnt, sweaty-look
ing pickers may be met with every pleasant
day on the road between the city and the
Cape.
Richmond Island breakwater affords night
ly anchorage to many of the fleet of mackerel
seiners while the fish are in the vicinity.
The picnic barges 'Tally-Ho'' and ''Fawn"
besides some dozen private carriages, con-
veyed picnic parties to the Lights last Fri
day. Cunners, potatoes and onions, were
fried in the grove, and long after the depart
ure of the visitors, the odor of fried onions
mingled with the smoke of the driftwood
fire, fingered in the tree tops and pervaded
the muggy dog-days atmosphere; Phewl
Usually more three-masted schooners than
any other class of vessels can be seen from
the Cape headland; but yachts of various
rigs, sizes and models, predominant at this
season. The yacht is distinguished by the
supply of lemons, ice and - sugar on
board.
Rays pleasure barge, ''Wawonaissa. y
brought party of both sexes to the Lights
Sunday. David had the party in charge
himself, and his commanding presence is al
ways an assurance that no conduct unbe-
coming the day will be practiced by those he
brings. Toward night several carriages
laden with people stopping at Scarboro
Beach, came to do the Lights, and witness
the unsurpassed ocean view obtained from
the headland.
for the season. Though the sea ran pretty
high, only two carriages were out to view
the waves" Fields of corn and grain were
Frustrated by the high southeast wind.
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Old Orchard.
OLD ORCHARD, Al

OLD ORCHARD, Aug. D.
To-day was the gayest Of the season.
An excursion of 1900 from Dover spent the
day at the beach
Several of the hotels have had to put up
cots in the parlors and last night some of the
houses had to send applicants to other ho-
tells.
Sir A. A. Donion Of Montreal, chief justice
of the supreme court of Canada, is among
the Old Orchard House arrivals. He is ac-
companied by his two daughters.
Charles |. and E. A. Bailey, of the firm of
c. M. Bailey & Sons, Winthrop, one of the
wealthiest and most extensive manufactllr
ing firms in Maine, are at the Sea Shore
House for few weeks in August. They are
accompanied by their wives and also by Mrs.
G. NJ. Bailey and her daughter Nora.
The Salvation Army held free and easy
IN Music Hall Wednesday evening under the
direction of Jumping hampton of Bidde-
ford, and hallelujah time was had. The
hall was crowded with spectators.
The event of the season thus far was the
floral carnival at the rink this evening. No
ball room III Old Orchard was ever half so
deliberately and beautifully decorated and
Manager Whitney deserves great credit for
the great success of the whole affair At 8
o'clock the grand march opened the evening S
entertainment and grand programme of
lovely floral costumes was seen. Those
who received favors were Mrs. Thomas Cot
fin OF Boston, Dr. Duffield, Miss Milfred
Haines, and Miss Ora Smith. The designs
were harp, two baskets and bouquets. The
most noteworthy costume was worn by Mrs.
Thomas Coffin, the flowers of which were a
direct Importation from Paris
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Caroline e. Talbot and Ann Gunse will
hold meeting at the Friends meeting
house, Oak street at and 7.30 p m. today.
During the week ending August 1st the
Maine Central railroad carried S04 passen-
gers to Bar Harbor.
A large party went ON Chambers band ex-
cursion down the bay yesterday afternoon.
The afternoon was pleasant and the select
ions by the band were thoroughly enjoyed
The next quarterly convention of reform
clubs will be held at East Raymond, August
10Th and Goth. The State convention will be
held in connection with the same The en-
tertainment will be free
The compound engines built by the Port
land Company for Capt Joyce's new fishing
schooner have been placed in position and
were given satisfactory trial at the wharf
yesterday afternoon.
Two young women arrived in Lowell,
Mass, Tuesday, who had trudged all the
way on foot from Portland They had with
them baby in a carriage. Their home is
in New York, and they were assisted by the
ladies of the Young Women's Home of Low
ell to reach their destination.
Monday afternoon Detective True of Hal
lowell, captured soldier by the name of
Frank Elwell, who had deserted from Cal
ifornia regiment on the train about six miles
out OF Brunswick. Mr.. True brought
him to Fort Preble, Portland Harbor, where
he will be court martialed soon after the
funeral of General Grant.
A few nights ago boy named Nichols.
whose father is a prominent soldier in the
ranks OF the Salvation Army, evidently
went to sleep in meeting, for he awoke at
about two O'Clock in the morning to find him
self locked up in the barracks. good ma
tured passer by was hailed by the impris-
oned cadet and the boy was taken out of the
huildinp
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
NOTES.

NOIES.
Both the Eastern and the Boston & Maine
are now doing the largest passenger business
ever recorded in their history Arrange
ments have been perfected, and the manage
ment anticipate an excursion business dur
ing the present month which cannot but
greatly increase the net earnings. The COM
pletion of the st. John bridge and the estab-
lishment of a transfer steamer from the New
York and New England docks to those of the
Eastern means through fast trains from New
York to Halifax via Boston.
The city of Lynn has no less than three pc
titions before the commissioners upon which
hearings will be given at the City Hall in
Lynn August -, at 10 a. m. One petition is
relative to the obstruction of streets by the
freight cars of the Boston & Maine, and a
second petition refers to the question Of stop
ping all trains OF the same road at Central
Station. The third petition complains of the
blockade of Market street by trains of the
Lowell Railroad.
General Manager Tucker of the Maine
Central railroad, has already begun to ar
range for the trains which are to bring stock
from all parts of New England to the fair to
be held in Bangor the first week in Septem-
Der. Entries of herds of cattle owned in
Vermont have already been made
The Boston ~ Maine railroad has applied
to the Railroad Commissioners to be allowed
to establish a system of interlocking signals
at the Wilmington crossing of the Salem &
Lowell railroad.
W. II. Vanderbilt was expected in Boston
over the Hoosac Tunnel Line yesterday, up
on his way to Mount Desert. 1t is under
stood that Gov. Robinson has authorized
Manager Locke to tender the railroad mag
nate free pass through the HoOsac Tunnel,
while both the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and
Western and Fitchburg officials will I'M
doubtedly tender like courtesy to Mr.. Van
0prbilt
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DEATHS.

In this city, Aug. 4, Horace Harvey, aged 70
years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock
at his late residence, No. 70 Middle street. The
Aged Brotherhood are invited to attend.
In this city, Ang 5, Charles W., youngest son
OF Frederick and Ella M. Smith, aged years and
months.
Funeral on Friday forenoon at IL O'clock at
No. % Beckett street. Burial private.
In this city, Aug. 5, Marie Alphosne, youngest
child of Jere and Noby Tibbetts, aged months
8 days
Notice of funeral hereafter.]
In this city, Aug. 5, Henry, youngest son of
At Peaks Island, Aug. 5, Harry l., son of Peter
and Annie 5. Grant, aged 81 years Is days.
Prayers at convenience of the family
In Gorham, Aug 4, Charles Foster Youngest
son of the late Gardiner and Elizabeth G. Kel
logg, aged A years.
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at O'Clock.
at residence on South street.
In Falmouth, Aug. 5, Eliza c., widow of the late
Timothy Merrill, aged 80 years months.
Funeral service Friday afternoon at 2.3O o'clk
at her late residence Falmouth foresde.
In Guilford, Aug. 3, Mrs. Elizabeth p, widow
OF the late Addison Martin, aged 85 years and s
months,-formerly of this city.
In Sherman, July z, Charles, son of Elbridge X.
and Louise Perkins, aged years months.
In Sherman, July H. John G. Buzzell aged 8
months ID days; Oath, Joseph G. Buzzell. aged
ID years II days,-children of John c. and Mary
BuzZell.
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The Scarhoro Affair

The latest version of the affair in which
Mrs. Lowe of Scarboro, is alleged to have
been involved is given by Mr.. A. M. Sylves-
ter OF that town. He asserts that owing to
the frequent presence of roughs in the yicin-
ity where Mrs. Lowe lives, women, when
they go out blueberrying, go armed
with revolyers. In accordance with
this custom Mrs Lowe had a revolver at
the time when the trouble with the bows
is alleged to have occurred. But that
she really had any trouble with the boys. or
ever saw them, is denied. She was picking
bluebeTies when her attention was arrested
by something moving in the bushes near by.
and she drew her revolver and fired at it.
The object fired at was not a boy and she
knew it was not when she fired. She thinks
it might have been a squirrel This, Mr.
Sylvester says, is all there is to the story
that Mrs. Lowe drove pack of bows out of
the pasture with revolver
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Island Notes,

Portland Division, Sons of Temperance
will go on their annual excursion to Long
Island today. Steamer leaves Railroad wharf
at o'clock and Custom House wharf at 9.15.
returning at o'clock.
A large party from over the Ogdensburg,
taking in White Rock, Sebago Lake and
South Windham, went to Peaks Island yes
terday. They numbered about $50, and were
under the direction of Mr. Merrill Files of
White Rock
The Odd Fellows of Gorham and South
Paris went on an excursion to Peaks Island
yesterday. They numbered about 200.
An excursion from Gorham Corner, num-
bering $50, visited Peaks Island yesterday
The steamers Cadet and May Field were
crowded with people who came on the ex-
cursions yesterday.
The Forest City rink was crowded with
the lovers of roller skating yesterday, and
the fine music of the rink band lent addition
al charms to the pleasure of this favorite
summer pastime.
The genial Mac of roller coaster fame,
wore smiling face yesterday as the large
crowds poured in on the platform of the
coaster, and the way he sent them flying
on the cars was much enjoyed by both pas
sengers and lookers-on.
Two small boys got upset in boat Tues
day, but were got out of the water with
ducking only.
Joe Allen, at present at Greenwood Gar
den, caught mackerel from the wharf at
Peaks Island, the first one of the season. OF
course he was pleased.
The Mary w. Libby resumed her trips
yesterday. That new wheel increases her
speed.
The Pavilion at Peaks Island had large
audience yesterday
At the request of many patrons Manager
Whitney of the Forest City rink has again
secured Mr.. A. F. Smith of Chicago to give
another of his famous exhibitions tomorrow
evening" Those who saw Mr. Smith in his
first exhibition pronounce him unquestion-
ably the finest skater ever seen in the East
His rendition Of "Dude's first attempt on
the rollers" is immensely funny and perfect
ly given. A boat will leave for the city at
the close of the exhibition.
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Put Off the Train.

A soldier, with broken arm, took the
12.45 p. m. train on the Boston & Maine. yes
terday, bound for Boston. Just after the
train left the station, the man was attacked
with slight epileptic fit, and when the train
arrived at the transfer station he was inst
recovering. The conductor, so he alleges.
came to him and asked for his ticket He
couldn't find it at the time, and he was put
OFF the train, he says, near the knownothing.
and had to walk back to Portland. On the
way back he found his ticket between the
leaves of a book carried in his pocket. Up
on reaching Portland he went to the city
building and told his story. The engineer,
Mr. Cook, took the man to Mr. Fogg's office.
where he stated his case, and left it in Mr..
Fogg's hands, together with his ticket. Mr..
Trickey, one of the Oyerseers of the Poor.
then procured him pass to Boston by the
boat.
The man carried papers showing he was a
member of Garfield Post, G. A. r., of Wash
ington, with all dues paid and in good stand
ing He resides on B street. Capitol Hill, in
that city. He had been east to attend his
mothers funeral, and was returning home to
Washington. His arm was broken by an ac-
cldent while at the eastward.
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A Missing Aeronaut.

Mr.. Frederick A. Cover, of telephone
fame, and the husband of Lillian Norton
Cover, the prima donna, is reported in Eng
land as missing since his ascension in a bal
loon from Cherbourg, France, on July 18th.
Mr.. Cover has been conducting series of
experiments looking to the development of
balloons for war purposes, and had made
several ascensions for that purpose. The
time which has elapsed since his last ascent
presents good reason for concern at his alb
sence and silence. Mr.. Cover is a native of
Sedgwick, Me-, and is about SO years old.
was educated by gentleman in Pennington.
Associated with Alexander Graham Bell in
the invention and development of the tele-
phone, he shared in that gentleman's success
with the new invention, and made large
fortune by the formation of telephone com
panies in Europe. He and Miss Norton were
married about three years ago. a1
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The Adventists at sebago Lake.

SEBAGo LAKE, Aug. ..
The service last evening was interesting.
Elder f. S. Knowlton of New Hampshire
preached, taking for his text: For the law
of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus hath
made me free from the law of sin and death, .
Rom. viii, ..
AT 0 o'clock this morning The meeting was
led by Elder H. H. Tucker and was well
patronized by the believers, whose testi-
monies told strongly of their allegiance to
Christ and their love for his appearing.
AT 1920 a. IN. the sermon was by Elder
Mark Stevens of Ossipee, n H., from John
viii, SO: If the Son therefore shall make
you free, we are free indeed"
At 2 p. m. Elder H. FL. Tucker, pastor of
the A. G. church of Sugar Hill, N. H.,
preached very able and well arranged SER
mon from Matt. xiv, 80, 80: Now learn a
parable of the fig tree. When his branch is
yet tender and putteth forth leaves, We know
that summer is nigh; SO likewise We, when
We shall see all these things, know that it
margin, "He,'9 is near, even at the door,
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Accidents.

Brewster Smith, driver for L. A. Goudy
d Co., was thrown from his team and had
one of his hips fractured Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Smith has route in Cape Elizabeth and
Scarboro. and as he reached Vaughan
bridge in going out washout in the road
threw the team against the planking with
sufficient force to break the transom bolt,
throwing the driver to the ground.
Yesterday afternoon as Mr.. A. A. Lane
and man named Benson were engaged in
shingling there of building on Mr.. Lanes
place in Falmouth, the staging gave way,
precipitating both men to the ground. Mr..
Lane came off uninjured, but Mr.. Benson
had his shoulder dislocated. The injured
man was attended by Dr. Ordway of this
CITY