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The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
PULPIT AND PLATOON.
wILLIsToN CHURCH.

WILLISTON CHURCH.
Rev L. H. Hallock of Wiliston Church deliver
ed last evening, the sixth and last of series OF
lectures ON "The Evidence OF Christianity" The
interest has been maintained throughout and
large audience has greeted the speaker each even
ing. The argument was carried forward each
evening toward the elimination, "The Historic
Christ"
The first lecture dwelt upon reasons for belet
i'm a God; and il there is a God, wh2ttS He? The
second dwelt on reasons which proved that the
Christ of the New Testament is the reyealer Of
God to men, and therefore He who will make
known the will of God. The object OF that VIII
and TO turn them toward Himself, it was neces-
ary that guide should be provided, and was pro-
vided. The third lecture proved from the argu. ,
ment of prophecy and its fulfilment in Jesus, that
He was the promised one. OF course II was ne
cessary for the Christ to authenticate His divine
sslG n tbe Miracles Of Christ I the ' miracle being
that of His resurrection which was so well pOr-
trayed and the evidence of its authenticity so well
established that all who listened must have been
convinced as was the Roman soldier who exclaim-
ed ''truly this was the Son OF Cod" Inc mth
lecture dwet upon the divine source 81
and benevoence to Jesus the Light OF the
World" No.
Christi being mastery summing up Of all the
preceding arguments to prove the divinity OF
Christ. His life on earth, His DEATH His Ressur-
rection prove His G0dlikeneSs since he llVed thlS
life wrought miracles, and was immaculate as
none other ever was, then His system must De
true He said it was from God and since we nave
proven Him to be divine, His word must be above
suspicion.
lous power; neither has been in the least dis
proved. ..,
Compare the purity of Christ's character with
the finest specimen Of history! The most bitter
infdels have cast no aspersions upon His. II was
Rosseau who said Socrates died like phlloso-
pher Jesus Christ like God.
Christ's intellectual ability, manifest in His
insight into men, His clean cut rebukes, the TACT
He was too good to deceive, too sagacious 10 De
deceived, combined with sinless perfection, prove
him matehlesS among men.
The speaker closed with grand word painting
of that spOtess being, inexplicable unless divine
and urged his acceptance upon all his hearers.
'sWhen humanity has become like His humanity
we may pause. But that will be-HeaYen
We are pleased to know that Rev Mr.. Halloek
win deliver another course of lectures on differ
ent line of topics beginning the second Sunday in
January.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
Bath News.
[FRoM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT

FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT
BATH, Dec. IL.
The Bath Athletic Association met last night
and decided to change the name to Bath Athletic
and Literary Association Debating and other
literary work will be introduced as training for
the mind, in addition to the regular exercises for
the muscles.
Mr. c. ". Dunning is confined to his house with
an acute attack of erysipleas.
The Phi Rho debating society of High School are
very enterprsing this year. they have already is.
sued the first number of their monthly, which, for
an amateur production would be creditable even
to a college. This society gives reunions and
sociables each session which are attended by
many honorary members, who are glad of the op-
portInity to renew acquaintance with the associ-
alton and school days. One of these is now in
prospect. The young ladies of the school have
also formed secret societies of similar nature by
name the "P. FL. L. o. X" and j. L. G.
Up to recent date, deaths have been rare in
Bath this fall-twenty days in October and fifteen
in November without one.
Electric fire alarms from the North End station
to the City Hall have been put in and found to
work well.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.

The hNOA q l11NNOL&N'
At the meeting of the directors of the Knox q
Lincoln railroad in Bath, Saturday afternoon, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year.
President-J. T. Berry, Rockland.
Clerk. G. Richardson, Bath.
Treasurer-F. H. Low, Bath
Superintendent-C. A. C0OmbS, Bath
Roadmaster-W. z. Ludwig, Bath.
Master Machinist-Wm. A. Field, Bath.
Master Car Builder-C L. Turner, Bath.
Secular business was transacted, and the meet
ing adjourned without taking action on the con-
templated extension ef the road at RooSland.
NOTES.
The steel cantilever bridge at St.. John is at
tracing attention throughout the country as sig
nal triumph of engineering. The Scientific Amer
lean devotes two pages to a detailed description
of the bridge, and embellishes its account with
excellent engravings.
A Chicago special says that the Grand Trunk
and Chicago & Atlantic roads are charged with
cutting all classes of passenger fares east bound,
from 81 to SO. The irst-class lines have not met
the cut, but the business is certainly IN BAD
CHI
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
WASHIN CTON,
The Fishery Question.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The fishery question is
likely to cause considerable controversy, as the
President has recommended the passage of bill
to authorize him to appoint commission to nego-
tiate treaty with Great Britain to settle the
question of fishing grounds on the Canadian and
American coasts, and to make arrangements rela-
tive to trade with Canada. 1t iswell understood
that the real purpose of the commission on the
part OF Canada is to secure treaty for the tree
admission of Canadian fish into our markets Mr.
Dingley of Maine foreshadowed the strong oppo-
sion that is to be made by our fishermen, by pre-
senting to the House on Wednesday, the protest
of a large number of fishermen and citizens of
Maine against any such arrangement, and having
the same printed in the Record. Mr. Morrison,
who favors the free admission of Canadian fish,
objected at first, but finally yielded and consented
to having the tishermens appeal printed in the
Record. The subject goes to the committee on
foreign affairs, which it is supposed Speaker Car
Isle will make up so that a majority will favor
commission with unrestricted powers, which
means the free admission of Canadian fish. This
will transfer the fight to the House, where the
friends of our fisheries will endeayor to so amend
any commission bill as to withhold from any COM
mission the power to enter into such an arrange
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
IN THE Kinks.
BIJoU SKATING PARLoR.

biJOO SNAAAN" A<Af''@CA''
Saturday afternoon the second game in the
Grammar School League was played by the
Shailers VS.. Cumberlands, and won by the latter
in three goals to two in twenty minutes
The attractions this week will be as follows;
Monday, ladies night Tuesday, championship
game by the Elites of WaterviIle VS.. Bijous. This
will be the first time in the league these clubs
have mot and they will surely draw large party
to see the game. Wednesday AFTERNOON, High
night SATURDAY., the Cumberland VS.. the North
School team will cross sticks for the first time in
the Boys League.
LEAGUE GAMES THIS WEEK.
This week the games in the home polo league
will be as follows Tuesday, Elites at Portland;
Lewistons at Augusta Thursday, Bilious at
Waterville; Granite Citys at Lewiston.
NOTES.
Base ball on rollers has become extremely pop
ular in Cincinnati
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CHARITABLE REQUESTS.

TWENTIETH give my bequeath to the board Oh
trust of the Vanderbilt University of Nashville,
Tenn, incorporated under the laws of the State
of Tennessee, 100000 of the second mortgage
bonds of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Railway Company. to be applied to the uses and
purposes of said university.
Twenty-first-I give and bequeath to the follow
ing named societies and Incorporated bodies, Or
ganized under the laws of the State OF New
York. the sums hereinafter specifed: To the
Domestic and Foreign missionary societies OF the
Protestant and Episcopal Church in the United
States of America, 100000 for domestic pur-
poses to st. Luke's Hospital, Incorporated in the
year 1850, 100000; to the Young Mems Chris
tian Association of the City of New. York, $780,
600; the general Theological Seminary OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church in the City of New
York $4,000; and to various other religious
and scientific bodies $550,000.
CORNELIUS AND WILLIAM X. GET THE REST.
Twenty-second-AIl the rest, residue and re-
maider of all the property and estate, give, de
wise and bequeath unto my two sons, Cornelius
Vanderbilt and William X. Vanderbilt in equal
shares and to their heirs and assigns to their use
forever.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE TRUSTEES.
Twenty-third-I constitute and appoint my wife
Maria Louisa and my sons Cornelius, William r.
Frederick w. and George W., and the survivors
and survivor OF them executrx and executors of
this my will, and trustees OF the several trust
funds hereinberOre mentioned and creased.
Twenty-fourth-Shoulda any OF either of the pro
visions or directions of this will fail or be held In
effeetual or invalid fer any reason, it IS my Will
that other portion provision of this will be not
inValidated impaired or affected thereby, but
that this will be construed if such invalid pro-
vision or direction had not been herein contained.
ALL FORMER WILLS REVOKED.
Lastly-I hereby revoke all former wills and
cedcils by me at any time made. In witness
thereof have hereunto set my hand and seal at
the city of New York the twenty-ffth day of
September in the year one thousand eight hun
dred and eghtyfour. W. II. VANDERBILT.
The will is witnessed by Charles A. Rapallo,
Samuel r. Bargcr, G. c. Clarke, l. P. Chambers.
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DRAWING PENSION MONEY.
important Opinion by Second Comp
tYolIer MAYNARD.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Second Comptroller
Maynard has given an opinion that pensioners
who live in the United States cannot give other
persons power of attorney to receive and receipt
for their pension money, and that pension agents
are required to draw checks PAYABLE to each
pensoner and to forward them directly to pen
sioners. In case the pensioners live in foreign
countries, he said, they are required to execute
the vouchers in the presence Of magistrate, but
the check may be drawn payable to pensioner on
the order of the attorney who can then receive
and receipt for the same,
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FIGHTING IN MEXICO.
Conflict Between the Government
and Revolutionists.l
Three Soldiers Killed and Severa
Wounded.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. ia special from
Laredo, Tex, says: General Reyes, commanding
the federal troops at Monterey, received orders
from the City of Mexico yesterday to depose Act
ing Governor Sepulveda and place the state of
Nuevo Leon under martial law. Governor Sepu-
veda refused to yacate his office, and last night
General Reyes received orders to remove him by
force and take possession of the archives of the
offce. He undertook to execute the order during
the night at the head of 200 soldiers but was re-
pulsed by Governor Sepulveda with the loss of
three soldiers killed and several wounded To
day the troops stationed al Lampassas were Or
dered to Monterey. 1t is rumored that portion
of the bishops palace was blown up yesterday.
Passengers on the Monterey train last night re-
port firing near the town of Morel0s, which was
supposed to be an engagement between State
troops and the forces of Rodriguez, the revolution
lists
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Knox County s j. Court.

RocKLAND, Dec. 1.-THE Knox County Su-
preme Judicial Court grand jury today reported
indictments against Charles S. Coombs, Stephen
f. O'Brien, Loren c. Chapman, James McLaugh-
lin, Peter McIntire, Fred S. Lynde Of Rockland.
VIM A. Lynde of st. George, for liquor selling;
against Alfred Thompson of st. George for keep
ing gambling place; irving Young of Steubcn
and Charles O. Brown, for larceny; against
Michael Welsh for assaulting Deputy Marshal
Brackley of Rockland
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

Gilbert & Sullvan's popular opera, THE
Mikado," will be presented at Portland Theatre
next Friday and Saturday evenings by the D'oyley
Carte Opera Company under the management Of
Mr.. John Stetson. The opera will be presented
with an admirable cast, complete chorus and
grand orchestra, magnificent scenery, real Japan
ese costumes, etc, constituting a counterpart of
the original productions at Savoy Theatre in
london, and Fifth Avenue, New York. This
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
GEN ERAL N EWS.

The disease said to be prevailing among horses
in Chicugo is not the epizootic, but is caused by
drinking impure water.
1t is reported in New York that the New York
s. New England railroad will be leased by the
New York, New Haven & Hartford.
Henry H. Seaton, aged II years and Jas. p
Palmer, aged IL years were drowned in North
Hoadley, Mass Friday, while skating.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
XLIXth CONGRESS- FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
The Speaker laid before the House large num-
Der of executive communications, including the
annual reports of the Attorney General, Secreta-
ry of the Treasury and the Comptroller Of the
Currency, and they were laid on the table for the
present.
Mr. Reed of Maine offered resolutions for the
printing of the compilation of the revision of the
rules of the House in the Seth and 46th Congress
es stating that they would be of use in the discus
sion upon the proposed change in the rules
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Buck of Connecticut presented resolutions
of the Connecticut Legislature asking that suit
able law be passed for the ascertainment and
counting of the electoral vote. Laid the table.
Then, at 1920, the House adjourned until Mon
day.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
SUBURBA NEWS.


The Westbrook Manufacturing Company are
employing about 600 hands with monthly pay
roll of $4,000.
An old resident says that twenty-sx years ago,
there was not brick building or factory on the
hanks of the PreSumpscot.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
THE STATE.


A reckless lad named McKenney while fooling
with a pistol Friday discharged a cartridge in
10 the neck of Willie, son of Fred. r.. Goodwin,
which though striking the windpipe and following
nearly half round the neck and resting too deep
for removal, severed no artery or large cord, and
the prospect is that the little fellow may recover
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14

daughter of Andrew Ainslee; to jeremiah Simon
son; to Anna Root, wife of George W. Root; to
Miss Emma Smonson, daughter of Cornelius
Smons0n, deceased, and to Miss Charlotte Dus-
ton an annuity of $4,000 per annum each; to
Mrs. Edith Duston. wife of Charles Duston, who
resides at Demopolis, in the State of Alabama, an
annuity of $2500 per annm; to Mrs. Georgianna
Hitchcock, Mrs. Emily V. Snedeekeri wife of
Livingstone Snedecker, and to Mrs. Catherine
McGregor of the city of New York an annuity of
to be computed from the day of my decease, and
to be paid quarterly thereafter to the several
annuitants during their respective natural lyes:
Nineteenth-I give and bequeath TO Mr. r. H.
Rossiter the sum of $4,000; and to Lambert
ANnr dual In r1lrna-o of
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The dry goods store of d. W. Lewis at st. Clair,
was prominent member of the law and order
league and it is said liquor dealers PEI trated
the outrage.
Ia St. Louis despatch says that Hon. b. Gratz
Brown, who figured largely in politics when Gree
ly was candidate for President is dead.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
Base Ball.

The Haverhill team for 1886 will be composed
as follows; Conley and Murphy pitcherss
Couney and Vadeboneeur, catchers; Prince, first
base; Hawkes., second basei Carl, shortstopi
MeGarr third base; Keuigan, left field; Slattery
centre field; right field to be played by one OF tho
battery.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA.
Indications for Portland and yicinity-Rain or
snow, followed by slightly colder weather
The indications for New England to-day are
light rain followed by clearing, slightly colder
weather, winds shifting to southwest and north
west rising preceded in the extreme northern
portion by falling barometer.
Cautionary signals from Hatteras TO Boston,
Eastport and Portland
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate in the
county have been recorded at the registry OF
deeds:
Cape Elizabeth--James A. Healy to Priscilla
Cash and Others land. 81 and other consldera-
tion. ,,..
Gorham- Patience skillings to Reuben Wescott,
land $500.
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Struck by a Train.

RICHMOND, Dec. 12.-As Jewett's train was
approaching this village this afternoon James
Litch, well known farmer of the town. attempt
ed to drive a two yoke OK team across The track
in front of the train. The engine struck the cart
and knocked it against Mr.. Litch, cutting him
severely in the ler The cart was demolished.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
Au ,hat scicuce and skill

could do to make Bensons Capcine Plasters the
best porous plasters, and also the best general ex
ternal remedy in the world, has been done When
ever it is possible to improve them it is done. Ben
sons plasters are not made to impose upon the
credulous, but to cure disease. Their eminent
success has procured for them the voluntary en-
dorsement OF 5000 physicians, pharmacists and
druggists throughout the country, and the out
spoken preference of the intelligent public. They
are prompt, powerful, cleanly and certain. They
cure where no others will even relieve. Refuse
limitations styled sCapsicin,' "Capsicum'' or"Cap-
ucin" plasters. Reputable Druggists only. The
'.Three Seals" trademark on the genuine and the
Dec IA MW&S
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14

company has been playing to immense houses at
tbe new Hollis Street Theatre, Boston. This will
be the first authorized production of The
Mikado' here, with full orchestral score and
libretto. The sale of seats begins Tuesday, Dec
1Eth
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Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
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Address all communications to
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DIPHTHERIA.

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
l have no hesitation in saying that by using
Bakers Great American Specific in season, it will
dphtheria. haze cured tl0o children with it, and
am satisfied if l had known of this remedy in
season, it would have saved the lives of two VINO
died of this dreadful disease.
JOHN j. BENNETT,
MASTER STEAMER "FRANCoNIA,n . Portland, Ne.
M W&Fnrmtf
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
RevIsjne the House Rules.

The committee on rules of the House Of Repre-
sentatives held a three hours session today and
completed the consideration of the revision of the
rules as proposed by Mr.. Morrison of Illinois Mr..
MOrrisons code OF rules was adopted, with few
verbal amendments, and will be reported to the
House Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
a Fatal Accident.

WINTHROP, Dec. 13-Josephus Stevens, aged
nearly 80 years, died today at 10 O'Clock. Yester-
day afternoon during heavy wind he went after
pail of water, and was found soon after face
downward near the doorway 1t is supposed the
big door blew against him, striking him near the
base of the brain and causing death. He recov-
cred consciousness few moments after being dis
covered for brief time, but soon relapsed and
died. He was formerly shoe manufacturer here
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
skated into the Channel.

BANGOR, Dec. 13.-Ernest Smith, aged fourteen
years, skated into the channel of the Penobscot
river here today, and was drowned. The body
was recovered
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
The Presidential succession Bill.

The Senate committee on privileges and cleo
tion this morning instructed the chairman to re-
port on Monday the presidential succession bill.
In all important features it is the measure that
passed during the last Congress, known as the
the week.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
FOREIGN.
Bloody Engagement Between Servi-
ans and Rulgarians.
The Latter Defeated and a Town
Wrested from Them.
Twelve Persons Burned to Death in a
London Tenement House.

BELGRADE, Dec. ia telegram from the
front states that long and bloody engagement
took place today between the Seryians and Bull
garians and the town of Vilikiizvor was wrested
from the possession of two battalions belonging
to the Prot division of the Bulgarian army who
attacked the Servians. Upon finding themselves
outnumbered the BulgarianS made signs that they
wished to surrender but the Servians who were
mostly elderly men belonging to the second re-
serve shouted in reply, You have already delud-
ed our children (meanng the youths of the first
reserve) Sin that fashion, but you will not deceive
u.s." Thereup0n they charged the Bnlgarlans
with bayonets, scattering them in every direction
The BulgarianS left many dead and wounded on
the field. The ServianS claimed brilliant yisto-
ry Much enthusiasm is manifested in Belgrade
over the success of the Servians.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 15.-Russia has made
overtures to Prince Alexander, Offering to assent
TO the personal union of Bulgaria and Roumelia on
condition that the policy of Bulgaria be subordna-
ted to Russias policy. Russian agents are active
ly intriguing at Belgrade to dethrOne Milan in
favor of Karageorgevlch.
A London Tenement Horror
LONDON, Dec 15.-At Plymouth today tene-
ment house on Love street in a low squlied neigh
borhood took fire and a terrible calamity
resulted, The flames burned rapidly and when at
last subdued IL ealcined human bodies were
found among the ruins. Two others are missing
and in all probability they too have been burned
One victim was dashed to pieces by Jumping from
a high window. Several of the occupants of the
burning buildings in their fright ignored the fire
escapes and throwing bedding to the pavement
jumped from the windows, and number of these
had legs and arms broken by their fearful leap.
A narrowing incident of the calamity was the
appearance Of "a youth named Bickford, who,
with his little sister in his arms hung suspended
from window some minutes until the flames sur
rounded him and caused him to lose his hold and
fall to the ground. He had both legs fractured
and the child was also severely injured. Ihe In
tensity of the flames gave the building the ap-
pearance of a furnace, but this did not deter the
fremen, many of whom entered the house by hero
c struggles and succeeded in rescuing several
persons
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
The Death Rate.

The whole number of deaths in this city last
week was seventeen, from the following causes;
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-14
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT,
PoRTLANn. Me. Dec. 13- Is

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 13, 1886.
I7AM HAM 3PM 7PM III NJ
Barometer. 30.59o, 3O.494 3O.352 3O.199 29874
Thermor.. I26.7 I32.6 1873 1856 l418
Dew Point. l22.2 1856 $3.50 1856 Ais
Humidity. 1920 1880 85.5 1000 1000
Wind. ...l0 o is tSE lSE
Velocity. % o 8 10 10
Weather lClOudy iClOudy lCloudy Lit rain III rain
Mean daily bar. 80. .272 Maximum ther...42.1
Mean daily ther .35.5 Minimum ther. 22.0
Mean daily DIV pt.32.6 Max. vel wind. % Sc
Mean daily hum. 1912 Total precip...... .75
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT
dec. 13, 1886, 10P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment of time
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