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The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
Rev. ). MI. williams surprised,

The pastor of Pine street church, was in his
study last Saturday evening, completing his
preparations for the Sabbath, when his father
in-law-Dr. Taylor OF New York,-entered.
purposely leaving the door ajar. Sweet strains
OF music soon greeted them, the air being i'm
mediately recognized by Mr.. Williams as ia
vorite Chautauqua song, and he straightway
descended to the parlor, to find it filled with
the msmbers of the Willis Chautauqua Circle,
who had gathered in response to Mrs. Williams
kind invitation to meet and surprise their
president on his birthday. After hearty well
come from the surprised, the company listened
with delight to some choice selections, readings
and recitations, freely interpreted with music
and social converse. Among the readings was
an original poem, written expressly for this
birthday occasion, and another describing the
Lonefsllow entertainment given by this circle
o short time ago.
Mr.. Williams was then presented by the
Circle with very fine copy of N. P. Willis's
poems, profusely illustrated. A very hand
some vase and bouquet of flowers were gifts
from private individuals.
At $50 o'clock the company were invited in
to the dining room, where a charming sight
met their eyes. The long table was bountiful-
fully laden with good things, which being ar
tistically arranged with fruit and flowers was
pretty to behold. Here the guests were served
to creams cakes, sweetmeats and great vari-
ty of CONNECTIONS and fruit, and all were pleas
ed to partaks of the fine birthday cake
After spending a delightful evening, the
company retired to their homes, leaving their
esteemed president their best wishes for his
future prosperity and happiness.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
Grnnd ARMY nIntter..

The proprietors of Cushing's Island have
granted the free use of the island, outside of
the hotels, to the executive committee, during
the National Encampment
The Portland Montgomery Guards have
unanimously voted to tender the use OF their
drill hall free of charge to the National En-
campment executive committee.
Mrs. Whitman Sawyer, President of the
Woman's State Relief Corps, and other
officers will institute a Relief Corps in Auburn
tonight, which will have 179 members. They
will also institute a corps the coming week
in Union.
The handle of the famous Grand Army
gavel has been made from Maine woods, with
pine bud at tho end. DR.. Eldredge of
Auburn, the donor, has received letter from
Hannibal Hamln of Bangor, offering for the
gavel piece of the famous "Merrimac" that
fought with the "Monitor," and DR.. Edredge
has written thanks and desires that it be sent.
Post 10, G. A. R., Winchester, Mass, 200
men, with the Worcester Brass Band of Is
pieces, will come to the National Encampment
The committee to mako arrangements will
stop at the City HOTEL
Capt. Samuel W. Lane, of Seth Williams
Post, Nc. Is, G.. A. R., Augusta, has been in
vited to deliver the Memorial address on the
Both Of May next, before the members of
James e. Hall Post IS, of Bucksport.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
BASE BALL.

The players so far engaged by the Copcords
of Concord, N. H., are Kennedy, p.,. Sullivan,
c., both of Lowell; Kent, formerly of Har-
wards, 1st b.; James Brennan of Lawrence,
I'd b.; L. j. Rundlett, formerly pitcher of
DartmoHths, Sd b.; Johu McCauley, 8. S.; W.
T. Green, |. f.; Philip Steele, eff. Abbott,
catcher of last years Portland, r. f. The club
has fine grounds. B. @. White is manager of
the team.
Work will begin today upon the paving ard
grading of the Broekton grounds, which will
be fitted up with grand stand and good seats
for the bearers of admission tickets. Mana
ger McGnnnigle has put great energy into the
preliminary work of organization aud has
met with marked success. He has already
signed three members of last years champion
Bay City team.
Brill, who pitched for the Dstroits last sea.
SOD, and one or two games for the Portlands,
was pounded all over the field Thursday, in
the game between the New Yorks and Moni-
tors.
The typos of the New York World, Herald,
Journal and Times have organized the New
York Newspaper Base Ball League.
Tim Murnan will captain the Jersey City
team this season says Saturdays Boston Her
AID
AT Richmond, Va, Saturday, the score stood
Virginias 4, Providence Qeague)O.
At phia-Athletics s, Yale College
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

Late last evening Officer Hussey, while pas
sing up High street, saw large number of
bricks lying on the sidewalk in front Of the
High street church, aud examination showed
that they had fallen from the front of the
building. Investigation showed that fif-
teen feet OF the projecting line of brickwork
which runs along the front of the tower had
fallen. The falling portion had come from di-
rectly above the main entrance, and as the
bricks must have fallen twenty-five feet. the
force with which they struck was considerable.
From the door to the sidewalk the platform
Was covered with bricks, and had the accident
occurred whom the large congregation was
leaving the building loss of life and serlons in
jury would have been the Inevitable result.
The accident was apparently caused by the ac-
tion Of water and frost. Some of the bricks
were whole, bat great many were split
lengthwise. There was very little mortar ad-
herring to thu pieces.
The fall must have taken place after the
streets had become quiet and the crowds re-
turning from church had gotten home, as there
was no knowledge of the affair at the stores
and hotels last night, and a gentleman living
in the vicinity had heard nothing of it,
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

Clouds aud sunshine yesterday; wind west
There was slight fairy OF snow in the early
morning.
The teachers monthly meeting will take
place this evening.
The Congress- street Methodist church enter
tainment net.ed $50
1924, 1856 "A
A load of paper was overturned on the tram
way at Cumberland Mills last week and badly
damaged
There were 30 arrests last week, OF which IS
were for drunkenness, and % tramps were
lodged at the station.
1t is expected that all the bids will be in and
the contract for school supplies will be award
ed today.
The printers have raised $115 for the Grand
Army encampment DIR. Smith has been ap-
pointed solicitor for the physicians.
The Ladies' Guild Of st. Paul's church will
hold an Easter sale and supper Tuesday next
at the hall of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION.
There was break in the water main Friday
night corner of Pearl and Oxford streets, which
wet down the cellars OF several houses in the
vicinity. Or. T. G. Loring notified the Water
Company.
The John Brooks has been reftted and will
go on the Boston route in a few days, when,the
fremont will be refsted. The Valera is tenn
porarily running to Harpswell in place of the
Gordon. The State of Maine will 90 on her
route tonight.
The Forest City kennel will be represented
at tho Boston bench show by fourteen entries
The leader of the string will be champ ion
Caesar, who has a world wide reputation
among dog men. He is very handsome brute
and has won many prizes. He is the sire of
Isar, owned by Miss White.
Advertisements appropriately comiug under
the classification heads, WANTS HELP WANT
ED, SITUATIONS WANTED, For SALE, To LET,
BOARD and Rooms and LOST AND FOUND, not
exceeding forty words, will be inserted in the
Daily PRESS enc week for twenty-five cents, if
paid in advance. When payment ia not made
in advance regular rates will be charged. The
large circulation of the PRESS makes it the
best medium for these advertisements
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
BUSINESS CHANCES.

TNOR sALE-At a bargain; nice paying bar
II Iroom we'll fitted, now paying $500 year
net profit; tenement 3 rooms connected; rent $50
per month; located on of busiest streets IN the
sons Tor selling w. f. CARRUTHFRS, "a IRE
nNnf Pow RTafO
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

Hon. L. A, Barker, of Bangor, is at the
Preble.
Judge Knights son Percy is quite ill at his
fathers residence.
Mr.. John L. Winship is confined to the
house with sprained ankle.
DR.. Thomas Fillebrown has been appointed
member of the Council on dental and oral sur.
gerry by the International Medical Congress.
Dana j. Flanders, general ticket agent of
the Boston q Maine railroad, is at home in
Haverhill, very i'll with pneumonia.
u Z. Wannamaker, D. FL. Babcock, Charles
Porter, OF New York; J. A. Wynn, Chicago;
" a. stayner, Halifax, N. s.. f. P. Fingst,
Louisville, KY; O. A. Pease, and f. B. BEN
ner. OF Boston; P. E. Baldwin, and s. A. Ste
vens, New Haven, Conn Charles Prescott
Bay VeTte, N. B.; G. s. Pake, G. s, Blake
and wife of Boston, were at the Falmouth He
tel last night.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
The American Express Company are

The American Express Company are selling
money orders from all the offices of the Com
pany throughout the country, and payable at
$500 places. Receipts are given and the money
refunded if the order is lost. The rates for
these orders vary from five cents for SIS order
to twenty cents for $50 order; which is about
twenty per cent. cheaper than postal money
orders on amounts over So. They are also
much more convenient, because there is not so
much red tape about obtaining the orders and
cashing them. The rates from SIS up to $50
will be found in another column. This system
of sending money has proved a great success,
and is growing in favor every day.-Journa, of
Commerce, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
Nova scotia Steamship Company.

special meeting of the Nova Scotia Steam
ship Company was held Saturday afternoon at
the office of the company. The president, j.
B. Coyle. Jr., presided. No action was taken
on the clause in the call-"to determine what
mans shall be taken to meet the liabilities OF
the company" 1t was voted to sell the steam.
or Dominion and the real estate end wharf
property of the company in Yarmouth, Nova
Scotia, the terms of such sale to be satisfacto-
~ to the International Steamship Company.
1t was also voted to apply to the Dominion
Government that the charter be so amended
as to allow the annual meetings of the compa-
ny to be held at st. John, n. B.. instead OF
Yarmouth, N. S.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
Young Mems Christian Association

The Young Mems Christian Association
held three services yesterday, as follows: At
the County Jail at p. m, conducted By Mr.
V. R. Foss; boys meeting at the rooms Of the
Association at As p. M, conducted by Mr.. A.
B. Merrill; regular gospel meeting at 7 p. M,
conducted by Mr.. W. s. Corey There was
very large attendance of young men at the Y
O'Clock meeting and much interest was mani
tested in the exercises.
Mr.. f. W. Mckinney. evangelist, has pre-
sented to the boys large number of copies of
"Daily Food, neat little book containing
scripture passages for each day in the year.
The boys have committed many of these pas.
sages to memory and have repeated them at
the meetings. One boy now lying dangerous
ly i'll with fever claims to have been converted
at one Of thu boys meetings at the association
rooms and says he finds great comfort in read
ing from the little book
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
Advice 10 eso,hers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth
1t relieves the little sufferer at once; it pro-
cnces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub awakes
as bright as a button" 1t is very pleasant to
taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays the pain. relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rh@a, whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Dec10 WS&M&w1yr
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

EIOR sAAE-Fsrm in Weston, near Waltham,
10 minutes from depot Fitchburg K. R.; con-
tains 100 acres; moving, tillage, pasturage and
wood; will keep 20 cows in summer, 90 in winter;
milk sold at the door; buildings are double house, 2
barns each 6Ox40 with cellars carriage houses and
corn house; $50 fruit trees; wells good water;
buildings on high land; very eighty q. l.. POND
g. CO., 17S Washington street, IL
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

NOR sALE-At appraisal, the stock and n1-
E lures of 1st-class family grocery store, run oy
present owner years. we'll stocked, GOOD teams,
doing business of $1,000 per week, good lease. low
RENT one of the finest stores this state, located
within three miles of the State House, stock clean,
best of reasons for selling. w. r. CARRUTHEkSs
"a fremont Row Boston. I'll
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

NOR SALE $4,000 buys stock and fixtures
Il and team of 1stelass grocery business, estab-
lished 80 years; run by present owner years. good
lease low rent; business $500 to $500 per week;
we'll fitted, splendid elass of patronage, located
within miles of Boston; store always made money;
an excellent chance; Ill health cause of selling W.
i. CARRuTHERS. "a fremont Row. Boston. 25.3
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
Disturbing the Peace,

Two riotous fellows drank themselves into a
state of beastly intoxcstion yesterday forenoon
and proceeded to Carleton street, where thew
began an exciting fight. The police station
was notified, but officers Burnham and Han
son happened along before the arrival of help
from the station and took the men to High
street, when it became necessary to remove
them in carriage.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
SUBURBAN NEWS.
GOrham,

The spring term of the Normal School closes in
two weeks. There are eighty pupils in attendance,
of whom six are young men.
The High School registered the largest number of
pupils in the history of the school.
Our popular tailor, Mr.. John Roberts. has recent
ly sold his house and farm to Mr.. James Pardon,
formerly of the Rugby Colony, Tenn. Mr. Roberts
has rented house in the village We cordially
welcome Mr.. Pardon to GorhaIn and hone other
enterprising men will follow his example.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

The steamer Dallas, Capt. Lay, has COM
pleted her term of winter cruising the record
of which is being prepared for inspection at
the Treasury Department The work of the
Dallas is in advance of any part single season,
the synopsis OF which is as follows: The win
ter cruising commences each year Dec. 1, and
terminates the first of the following April:
Miles steamed. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $40
Number of vessels boarded ............... 800
Number of vessels assisted in distress "a
Number Of lives on board of vessels as
sisted. .,,..................... 1913
The value OF marine property assisted by this
one revenue steamer alone is within 100000
of the total expenses of the whole revenue
marine service of 81 vessels
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

James Quinn. the barber, of Dover, owns
dog, Jack" that travels over the Boston Sc
Maine railroad every day, some days to Port
land, and other times to Exeter, Haverhill
and Boston. Every conductor, baggagemaster
and employe on the read knows Jack" aud is
very kind to the brute on his trips. He never
was the recipient of cold attention from any
railroad man until he was unlucky enough to
make trip to Concord. Somewhere above
Eppng Monday ne was feand crouching under
SCAT by The conductor aud fred off. He
picked bis steps to Smiths Hotel, Epping,
where the proprietor took him in and kindly
cared for him. Meanwhile, seeing the own
er's name on the collar, ne telephoned to
Dover, notifying Mr.. Quinn and asking wha.
to co with him. Quinn replied to pay his fare
to Newmarket junction. and let him loose
there and he woald find his way home after
that. So Jack" was shipped and arrived
at Dover on the 1875 a. m. train. "Jack'a"
experience has learned him one thing. not to
board any more trains for Concord.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
Settled,

The mortgages in the Bennett case have
procured temporary injunction returnabe
the first Tuesday in May, allowing them to
take possession of the house till the claims of
both parties can be heard in court, and the
mortgages filed bond to secure Mrs. Bennett
against any damages she may sustain by relin-
gushing possession Of the house. Mrs, Ben
nett consequently left the premises.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

TNOR sALE-Pays $4,000 year; an excellent
e chance to purchase LIST class Wholesale con-
fectonery business, established years. business up
ward 500 00O year; wei located on busy street IN
centre of Boston; splendid line Of customers, fine
store and manufactory well stocked and fitted; en-
ploys 20 hands, price ST., 900; knowledge of busi
ness not necessary; Will make terms; thorough in
vestigaon invited; best Of for selling. W.
f, CARRUTHERS, "a fremont Row. BostOn. Bill
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

Yesterday afternoon the sheriffs made a
seizure of Sc packages of beer and various
kinds of hard liquor at the Boston boat. There
were about 20 half barrels of beer and the re-
naming liquors were contained in small YES
sells. Men were occupied for long time in
hauling the liquors to the station.
The sheriffs passed the night at the Boston
boats wharf last night, on the lookout for
liquor expected to arrive
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
The Militia.

The Legislature of 1885 failing to re-elect a
Major General of the Militia of Maine the
following order has been issued:
HEADQUARTERS MAINE MILIrIA,)
ADJUTANT GENERAI's OFFICE,
Augusta, April 2, 1885.
General Orders, No. 2:
l. Paragraph l of General Orders No. III, series
of 1880, dared January 9th, establishing First
Division Militia of Maine is hereby revoked.
H. The commanding officer of the First Brigade
NJ v. M, and the commanding officers of the sew
eral organizations composing the Reserve Militia
will report direct to this Office.
By order of til Commander-in chief
s. j. GALLAGHER
Adiutant General.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

ENOR SALE-A poultry house, 40x12, in good
Il condition, furnished in planned lumber, will be-
sold for half its taken before the middle OF
April; also few pure blooded Plymouth Rock and
Light Brahma pullets and cockerels. @. b. DALI
TON, Woodforda Me. Bill
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
Society Of Natural History

The regular monthly business meeting of the
Natural History Society will be held this even
ing. Brief papers upon subjects Of scientific
interest will be presented by several members,
and important donations to the library and
cabinets announced.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
FHOR SALE I'D hand hack, on easy terms. Ad
In dress HACK, This ONCE. 800

ENOR SALE-House No. 1 Stone street, suitable
4 for two families; good yard room; Sebago; now
pays $40 per month; few repairs would demand
more. Enquire 22S CUMBERLAND ST. 2-1
EyOR SALE-Good crackers Xxx &c; Dbl. lots
II 51ac; 10 Dbl. lots 512c and no charge for
bbls pearl oyster &c; oyster X seconds and bloat-
4c. Orders by mail attended to. Address f.
DOW, 389 Cumberland ST, Portland. 81
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

Mrs. Caswell offers an excellent opportunity
for gaining knowledge of the great epic
poems and an insight into historical events
past and present. Her plan, as described in
the advertisement in another column, we'll
merita endorsement,
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
From Ren. DR.. onfnhu.

"AUGUsTA ME, Jan. 8, 1878.
ADAMsON's BOTANIC COUGH BALsAM HAS
been used in our family for more than three
years and we can recommend it as a superior
remedy for coughs and colds"
April 6 MW&S&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
MARRIAGES.

In Damariscotta, March 20. Ruel @. York Of
Gotta.
In Richmond. March 80. William B. Morse and
Miss Margaret Paradis.
In waterville. April 2. John Fardy and Miss Mary
Penney.
In Augusta, April 2. E. G. Clark of Augusta and
Miss Katie Potter of Fort Fairfield.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

In this CITY. April 4 Sarah K. william,

In this city. April 4, Sarah K. Williams, aged 81
years 6 months.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at O'Clock,
at No. 43 Alder street. Burial private
In this city, April A, John Perry, aged 81 years
IL months.
Funeral this Monday afternoon at 2.3o O'Clock,
at No. 81 Spruce street.
III this city. April 8, of consumption, Albert j.
Libby, aged "a years.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at
his late residence, No. 46 Mayo street. Burial
private.
In Deering April 4, Ella NJ. wife of D. Q. Nichols
and daughter Of the late William Wakefield aged
80 years month.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In North Arson, April A. Annie Gertrude, daugh.
ter of VIM. II. Wiggin Of Minneapolis Mimi,
formerlp of Portland aged 10 years months.
In Bridgton, March 20. Helen M. wife of Perley
p. Burnhrm, aged 81 years.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
MW&s&w1y

HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by N. G. Fessenden, 4S4 Con-
gress street.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

The attention Of the ladies is called to the
advertisement OF the Perfection" Egg Beaten
and Dreamer.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

In WATERFORD March 2sth, at the residence of
her son-in-law Mr.. Ezekiel Deering, Mrs. Miriam
Cressey Brooks, widow of the late William Brooks
of Hollis. Me-, aged n years, months.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
FOR SALE.

A BLOCK of very desirable lots on Spring St.,
stoTer's Garden. Also the lot known as the
Paris Lot, in front of the Old Ladies' Home, cor.
Danforth and Emery streets, by n. S. GARDNER,
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

Don't forget the Easter Monday ball tonight
at City Hall. The following programme will
be given by Chambers full brass band from 8
until o'clock
Overture-The Silver Bell. .Schlepegrell
Grand Medley Bric-a-Brac -, ........... Missud
WaltZ-My Dream. ....................W aldteufeI
Medley Oyerture-Pretty as Picture. ...... Catlin
Recollections of the War ................. Beyer
Grand march at O'Clock prompt. The
management are determined to make this the
ball of the season. and no pains have been
spared to make it great success.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
MUSIC AND DRAMA.



Tonight Mr.. Hoyt's extravaganza Of "a
Tin Soldier" will be produced st Portland
Theatre. The advance sale of seats has been
good and the piece is said to be remarkably
funny.
THE THOMAS CONCERT.
The numbers for the Thomas concert will be
given out at Z a. M, at Stockbridge's today, and
at o'clock holders of numbers can present
their numbers and get their tickets. The So
loists will be Miss Emma Juch, Miss Hattie
Clapper, w. T. Winch and Max Heinrich.
The symphony to be presented will be the sec
ond of Beethoven's in d major.
GRAND CONCERT.
The following will be the programme of the
grand concert to be given at Y. M. c. A. hall
tonight.
Overture Blossoms of 84" Makers Orchestra
Selection-Vocal. Miss Ella Littleield
Reading. ............ Mrs. j. G. Newton
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ....-.,.,..s..
Star Banjo and Guitar Quartette.
Observation-Disclosures. Mr.. q. A. Farrell
BANJO SOLO Mr.. 5. Q. Barnum
n-Waltz-"Carlotta," ..Maher's Orchestra
eatulng MIS-. newton
0election-f ocal Mrss LittIeneld
Harmonica Selection. MIR Farrell
9iection. SuarSette
Cal0p-. Bachanal, orchestra
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06
FARMS FOR SALE.

One known as the Mcclellan farm owned by Mrs
Wiggin, containing so acres of tillage, pasture
orchard and wood land; we'll watered; brick house
with wooden out buildings; near depot, churches
and schools at Gorham Village.
The other, known as the Goldman farm, owned by
Mrs. Devine, contains so of tillage and pas
ture with orchard of $50 apple trees;
mile from the village; building of wood; nice cider
mill. These farms will be sold at great bargains.
Apply to G.. ID. WEEKS,
April l, 1885. Gorham.
q
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-06

The "Silver King" will be produced at Port.
land Theatre, April 18th and 14th.
Bosworth Relief Corps will produce the OPP
eretta of "Grandpa's Birthday" at City Hall.
May LIST.
f. S. Hartshorn, formerly OF the Boston
Theatre Company, has been engaged for the
part Of Henry Kuox, the hero of the yankee
Artillerist." Mrs. g. P. Beals will assume the
leading lady part. Charlie Collins, who has
delighted Portland audiences so many times
will appear as Peter, the Hessian soldier, and
will sing several Of his songs. Tom Bibber
will take the character of Pompey, a very COM
tcal darkey.