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The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-08

Trenton has district called the s.Swsmp..'
1t is filed with swamp angels, who have
fallen to the deepest depths. It is the
resort of thev ilest of the vile, end contains
tramps and natives to the number of sew
eral hundred, black and white, who are not
merely a disgrace to Trenton, but to the
world and humanity. The Grand Jury is
engaged in an attempt to break up the
resorts where these creatures congregate,
but it is difficult to see how the feat is to be
accomplished except by imprisonment or
DEATH To drive them out is simply to
change the venue. They will still exist,
however little excuse they may have for
such reprehensible conduct. According to
all accounts, Trentons Swamp must be
worse than Boston's ssSink," New York's
old s'Five Points, and London's HSeven
Dials, with the ssSite" of Paris thrown i4.
There isn't SO much of it, of course, and
that is the only saving thing there is about
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-08


Two Camden youths, respectively aged
seventeen and nineteen years, are under
conviction fer an atrocious assault on
their father. To make the matter still
worse, the old man. who was well adj
vanced in years, had become partially de-
mented. The evidence showed that both
sons were in the habit of knocking the old
man down and choking him without
provocation. The mother Of the precious
pair attempted to screen them by swearing
that her husband had ill-ireated her, and
the sons had simply come to her rescue.
She could find no one to corroborate her
story, however, and the jury salteds her
evidence very largely. The prisoners we're
not sentenced, but will be next week. Ten
years in State prison would be a good
term for them. Young men who afro
ciously assault their father should be kept
under lock and key ass precaution against
their becoming murderers and ending
their lives on the gallows.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-08

The TATTLER has reason 10 pride itself
upon the position it occupied during the
recent campaign, it having been the only,
paper in Jersey City that supported Mr..
McAvoy. 1t might perhaps be too much
to claim that the TATTLER elected Mr.
McAyoy. but it certainly did its share in
the good work. and is entitled to its share
10 the credit The fact that we were
alone gave us confidence and vigor, and
the paper did what it could to help the
cause aud rollup the handsome majority
by which Mr.. McAyoy was carried into
Office. The TATTLER is now the only
representative of Democratic ideas in Jer-
sey City, fact which the members of the
party will do well to make note of for
future reference. Still, we don't take all
the credit for Mr.. McAyoy's election. In
its noisy and malevolent way the Aryqs
largely added to the strength of the DEM
ocratic candidate, by solidifying the party
and making it elmost a unit in his support.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-08

If the story told of the proceedings Of
County Canyassers of Camden is true,
some of those canvassers should be under
lock and key. 1t is alleged that certain
Democratic election officers falsiied the
election returns, and then attempted to
compel the Republicans, by force, to GER
tify the false returns. Failing in this, they
drove out the Republican officers from the
room by force and violence, and then
fraudulently declared elected the officers
in whose interest the returns had been
falsifed This is disgraceful story, If
true, and the authors of such an outrage
upon the rights of the people cannot be
too summarily or too severely dealt with.
But these scenes, it must be remembered,
are said to have occurred in the County
Court House, while the courts were actu-
ally in session in another part of the build
ing. What were the Sheriff and the court
officers and the courts and the Judges
doing, that an end was not promptly put
to so high-handed proceeding? That
they did not interfere-that the defrauded
candidates did not even ask them to inter
fere-would seem to indicate that there
must be another side to this story.
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1885-11-08
,rbe anno;ntment Of Rev Mr.. Houahton.

The appointment of Rev Mr.. Houghton,
OF Hoboken, as County Superintendent OF
Schools is one not likely TO meet with the
public approval, on geperal principles. To
Mr.. Houghton, as MAN. no objectIon
can be urged. He will reflect credit on
the position, and surround it with a cul-
ture and refinement that is rarely found in.
such an Office But there is in the Ameri-
can mind jealousy of any hint at union
of Church and State that will force con-
sideration even in so small a matter. as
this. Our public schools should not be
subjected to so much as a suspicion OF
religious bias. Suppose, by way of illus
tration, the State Board had selected
Father Corrigan as Superintendent,
or Monsignor Seton, or Father Hem
Messy +, Either aiof,e these gentlemen
is quite as well equipped for the posi- :
lStion, from an educational point OF view,
as DR.. Houghton. But they are Roman
Catholics, and the selection of either would
have elected howl of religious indigna-
ton that would very speedily have set the
State Board by the ears. Now what diff,
| ference would there be between such an
appointment and the selection of an Epis-
,copalian2 Regarding the matter from a
political outlook, there is precisely no dit
ference at all One sectarian is as bad as an
other 1t is the mingllng of State and
Church we object TO, not the man selected.
We have had hard fight to bring our
school system out of the nut of ward poll
sivS, but IL wO nvw TO rush 10 the other
extreme the change will be Of questionable
value. If sectarian influences are to enter
into our school we may as well go back to
the old system. Perhaps it would be
better.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The meeting of the Hurlburt Chautauqua
Circle tonight has been postponed
1t is reported that Mr. Ira P. Harrington
gress street. for $4,000
The Partisan, of the Allan line, will sail
today, and the Toronto of the Dominion line.
The Texas will probably sail Saturday.
A Christmas entertainment will be given
by the Garfield Cold Water Battalion at the
Reform School this evening.
City Marshal Andrews reports that seventy
complaints in regard to non-collection of
house offal have been made at the police sta
ton in the past five months.
The work would be more surely done ii
the city would sprinkle the sidewalk with
sand and not leave it to the neglect and care
leSsness of citizens; what is everybody S
business is nobody's business Transcript
At the meeting of the Citizens Relief to-
might, in City Hall, each member has been
provided with credentials, which will be
shown at the door, and no one but members
will be admitted.
A Chicago despatch says that trouble has
arisen among east bound roads ON account of
demand by Grand Trunk for differential
rate of 81 on passenger business to Boston,
by way of Montreal. Western lines propose
to base their rate on the Grand Trunk tariff.
We have received from the Pope Manufac-
turing Company handsome calendar, ar
ranged like the popular authors calendars,
each day having few words in regard to BIZ
cycles and bicycling. The calendar bears
several pictures, showing the Columbia bicy-
cles and tricycles.
Another great improvement on Congress
street is in prospect. We are informed that
Gen. Neal Dow and the heirs Of the Eben
Steele estate will remove the two wooden
buildings above the new Franklin block, and
erect block of fine stores on the site. 1t is
proposed to have an ell of the block project
on Brown street.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
The Charity BALL

Immediately after the successful party of
last season, the committee having tin charge
made arrangements for the second one to be
given on New Years night, 1856. Some new
names have been added to the committee,
and the coming ball which will take place at
City Hall tomorrow evening promises to be
particularly brilliant and enjoyable affair.
Cosy apartments will be partitioned off with
draperies making rooms suitable for card
playing and conversation by those who do
not care to dance. 1t is expected that ladies
will observe the same rule as regards dress
as that in a private house-none wearing
bonnets or wraps will be allowed in the ball
room. Gallery tickets are for sale by Lor-
ing, Short & Harmon, OF may be obtained of
the committee. Mr. A. S. Gibson will have
charge of the floor, assisted by Messrs. VIM.
r. Wood, Howard Gould, G. NJ. Moore, E.
d. Noyes, DR.. J. A. Spalding, William Sweat
F. S. WaterhouSe and Henry Ring.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Henry NJ. Payson has contributed $25
towards the new Industrial School for Girls.
Superintendent of School Buildings F. E.
Pray is seriously ill.
Governor and Mrs. Robbie will be present
at the children's festival at the Orphans
Home in Bath this evening.
Hon. F. E. Richards and Mrs. Richards of
Camden have taken up their winter resi-
dence at the Falmouth Hotel.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Healy and brother, the
Rev. P. F. Healy, S. j., will sail on the
Partisan of the Allan line today.
Mr.. Weymouth of Cape Elizabeth, who
was supposed drowned by the laundering of
the schooner Breeze, at Grand Manan, in
the gale Saturday, succeeded in reaching the
shore safely, but the vessel went to pieces.
W. O. Fuller and wife, Rockland; Capt.
Richie, steamer Polynesian; NJ. Green,
Montreal; E. NJ. Stilwell, Bangor, J. E.
Moore, Thomaston; and j. T. Bronson,
Boston, were among the guests at the Fal-
mouth Hotel last night.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Watch Meetings.

A watch meeting win be held at the Pine
Street NJ. E. Church this evening, beginning
at o'clock and closing after midnight. The
exercises will commence with service of
song which will be followed by sermon by
the Rev. f. A. Bragdon of Gorham. At the
conclusion of the sermon an opportunity will
be given for prayer, for testimony and for
the relation of Christian experience The
meeting will close with conservation SER
vice. All interested in such exercises are
cordially invited to attend.
The usual watch meeting will be observed
at the Mission this evening, commencing at
7.30 o'clock, when the following services will
be held: 7.3O to 8 p. M, praise, song and love
feast; 9.15 to 0p. m, Bible reading; 10 to
1890, conversational service; 1870 to 11.30,
temperance meeting; 11.3O to II, consecra-
ton service. All are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
The cuard's BAN.

On Thursday evening, Jan. 18th, the Mont
gomery's will throw open the doors of City
Hall to the citizens of Portland, presenting
them with an elaborate programme of must
cal, military and social entertainment.
Chandler will play selections from 8 to
O'Clock. Promptly at 9 o'clock the entire
company will perform the ceremony of re-
view. The champion New Haven twenty
four will then execute the manual of arms,
marching movements and bayonet exer-
else to music. The ladies will after the drill
hold open house in the reception room until
10 o'clock, when the grand march will start
at the sound of the cornet, to be followed by
choice order Of dances. Don't fail to secure
one of the programmes gotten up for this en-
tertainment
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Fresh Fish Dealers Conference.

A conference was held here Tuesday at
ternoon and evening between representa-
tives of Boston and Massachusetts fresh fish
dealers and dealers here. 1t is understood
that the object sought to be attained is to in
duce the dealers in fresh fish here to unite
with the Boston dealers in selling fresh fish
at schedule price, and in this way to get rid
of the present method of doing business. 1t
is understood that the Portland dealers are
generally favorable to the idea of uniting
with the New York and Boston dealers in
This matter
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
DEATHS.

In Stroudwater Village, Deering, Dec. 20, James
Parker, aged "a years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
from his late residence.
In Scio, N. Y, Nov. %, Mrs. Esther 3. Hale,
widow of the late Stephen Hale, ESQ.,, and daugh-
ter of the late DR.. David Jones Of Yarmouth, aged
lii Farmingdale, Dec 2s, Eben F. Oliver, aged
5S years.
70 years
1The funeral of the late John f. Murphy
will take place this Thursday afternoon at 2 clock
at his late residence, No. 90 Oak street.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
The Legislative Reunion.

Messrs. j. A. Moore of Thomaston, chair
man, Clarence Hale of Portland. G. ID. Bis
bee of Buckfeld, and Geo. A. Wilson of
Paris, members of the committee on the
mock session to be held during the legisla-
tive reunion, held an informal meeting at the
Falmouth Hotel last evening T. H. Wes-
ton, Fl. B. Cleaves, F. E. Richards
and other gentlemen were present at some
time during the meeting. The idea was ex-
pressed that the committee should confne it
self to naming candidate for governor and
other high offices, and not attempt to inaug-
urate the fun, leaving the introduction of
bills to the members. A formal meeting of the
committee will be held in Augusta today.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Carriers Addresses.

Tomorrow the PRESS carriers will extend
New Years greeting to our readers. If the
lads have pleased our patrons during the
year they will thankfully receive any testi-
monial the subscribers may be pleased to be-
stow
The post office carriers should be substan-
TALLY remembered As long as they are COM
PEELED to make pack horses of themselves for
the holiday season, without the extra COM
pensation the government should allow
them, they can naturally only look to the
kindness of citizens on their routes for re-
rna1nhranca
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31

The following were elected officers of Long
fellow Lodge, K. of p, last night:
C. C.-L. A. Gould
v. C.-Charles nj. IlSley.
P.--Joseph H. Hutchins.
X. of r. and S.--Stephen X. Marsh.
M. of F.-Norman True
M. of E.--W. S. Banks.
M. at A.-George f. Pierce.
Trustee for Three Years-W. H. Sanborn.
Representative of Pythian Hall Association
Howard Taylor
Representative to Grand LODGE for Two Years
H. A. Hallett, II. F. Libby.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Fire at Col. pow,s.

Yesterday afternoon fire was discovered
in the stable of Hon. F. N. Dow and there
was a narrow escape from a'serious confiagra-
ton. The fire caught from a stove and ran
up into the second story. A chamber set was
destroyed and other damage was done to the
amount of $3.50 or $500. The fire came with
in about two feet of several tons of hay.
The men from No. 3's house were summoned
and it was by their good wook that the fire
was got under control
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Gard of Thanks.

Mr.. W. II. Baxter and family desire to
express their heartfelt thanks to their neigh
bors and friends for their kindness and as
sistance at the time of the alarm of fire at
their residence on Pleasant street, Deering
especially for the extreme care exercised in
goods, which could not have been greater
if they had been their own. 1t is one of the
compensations of such misfortunes to teach
us the value of friends and neighbors
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Arrival of the PoIynesian.

The Allan steamship Polynesian, Captain
Richie from LiverpoolIthe 18th, for Portland
via Neville and Halifax, sailed from Neville
at noon on Saturday, the 10Th, and arrived al
Halifax at $50 p M. Monday, the 2Sth, hav-
ing been detained 81 hours off the harbor by
fog. She continued on her voyage at 6.15 a.
m. Tuesday, the Doth, and arrived at Port
land at a. m. yesterday She brought Do pas
sengers and 1850 tons of cargo to this port.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Fort Loyal.

Mr.. John T. Hulls paper on the siege and
capture of Fort Loyal, read before the
Genealogical Society and published in
pamphlet form by order of the City Govern
ment, is out, and we shall publish review
of the pamphlet in few days. The book is
very neatly and clearly printed by Owen,
Strout & Co. of this city, and is very credit
able To them.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
MARRIAGES.

Freer f by and Ms NJ ~ ar T. f Fas
of Portland.
In this city, Dec. 80. by Rev. A. H. Wright, R
Cutler Libby and Miss Amelia F. Brewer, both Of
Portland.
In Brownfeld Dec %, by Rev E. s. Jordan
Manville ID. Seavey and Miss Laura E. Wakefield
both of Brownfeld.
In Saco, Dec 80, by Rev. E. G. ingalls,, Richard
NJ McKenney and Miss Julia M. Littlefeld, boil
of Saco.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
IrIsh National Leapue.

There will be a meeting of the Portland
Branch Of the Irish National League at the
LAR. A. Hall on Plum street, this evening.
All interested are requested to attend. 1t is
expected that the secretary will have char
ter for the branch, and cards of membership
for the members, from the national secretary,
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Portland-City of Portland to Julia N. Rich,land.
$500.
Mary A. Cobb to Caleb C. Buck, land and build
ings 81 and other consideration.
Cape Elizabeth-Henry P. and Eldridge g. Ben
nett to VIM NJ Burgess, land 81 and other con-
Deerng-Robert McCloskey to Daniel NJ
Hawkes., land. $500.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
in THE Kinks.


Tonight at the Bijou the home club will play a
league game with the Granite Citys, and after
their brilliant victory OF Tuesday night at
Augusta the friends of the team expect good
game and victory. There should be good at
Fond
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
RESOURCES
s2,o6e.soo.s1

STATE OF MAINE, CUMBERLAND s. S.
I, b. G. Somerby, Cashier of ''The Canal Nation
al Bank Of Portland do soemnly swear that the
edge and belief B. G. S0NIERBY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day
Of Dec, 1885. G. G. PETERS, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
ELIAS THOMAS,l
JOHN \; LORD, Directors.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
REMEMBER OUR GREAT SALE

of B. w., Cherry and Mahogany
ParlOr and Chamber Furniture,
TurcOman and Lace Curtains,
SidebOards, &C., &c.
Our goods are first-class and re-
liable and will be sold cheaper
than poor trash that is forced up
ON our market to be sold.
Now is your time to buy Furni-
ture for housekeeping or a nice
Easy Chair or Rocker for a Christ
mas gift.
Don't buy until you have called
ON us.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
WEDNEsDAY-Jeremah Black. IntoXication /;
I'd offence; 80 days in county jail.
Thomas Melody. IntoxieatiOn I'd offence. 60
DAYS In county Jail
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Back and Shoulders

Are the parts usually attacked by rheumatism;
and the joints at the knees ankles, hips, wrists
also sometimes affected. The cause of rheuma-
tsm is Tactic acid circulating with the blood which
attacks the joints and causes the pain and aches
enriches the blood, and has proven a wonderful
remedy for rheumatism.
Could Hardly Walk.
81 was troubled very much with rheumatism in
my hips, ankles, and wrists; in fact could hard
ly walk and was confined to my bed good deal
of my time was also very bilious and suffered
severely. / was recommended to try Hoods Sar-
saparilla which did. / have taken four bottles
and am well. gladly recommend Hoods Sarsap-
arila." W. f. WOOD, Bloomington, Ill.
Rheumatic Fever.
eight years ago had infammatory rheuma-
tism, being confined to the bed three months.
Last year was laid up six weeks with rheumatic
fever A short time ago, felt pains all over my
body and thought was in for it again. then de-
cided to try Hoods SarSapara. 1t has done me
SO much good that must say made good in
vestment of one dollar in medicine for the first
time. 1t has driven off the rheumatism and i'm
proved my appetite SO much that my boarding
mistress says must keep it locked up or she will
be obliged to raise my board with every other
boarder that takes Hoods Sarsaparilla. THOMAS
BURRELL, 80 Hillary Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for SIS. Prepared
by c. /. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
ian1 d&wlynrm
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31

Three removes are as bad as a fire.
-"Poor Richard
We have had two with your help we need not
have third. -Smath.
j ust read these lines and you viii know
A bout movement made last Spring;
NJ ark well these words and they Will snow
E nough to read our purpose in.
S ONE strange events we viii relate,
omething for you to contemplate.
NJ owed down the street. eight oxen used,
/ tell you twas novel sight,
I see it you'd have been amused,
II ow well we went and all was right.
And now we have come back again,
Co. and all, help us remain,
At our old stand in the new Davis Block, III Ex Elk
change ST., 1870 Market St. by giving US snare
of YOUR patronage where we offer you as. good z
bargains in boots and shoes III not little Detter)
than you can get at any other shoe store In the CITY,
HERBERT c. LORD, Clerk. -.
dec5 uu
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31

STATE OF MAINE. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, SIS
l. Chas. Payson, Cashier of the above named
bank, do solenlny swear that the above statement
Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
CHAS. PAYSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3Oth day
of Dec, 1885. CHAS. o. BANCROFT,
Notary Public
Commentaries:
JACOB McLELLAN,l
GEO. S. H Mt, Directors
D.WKENSELL,
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
-- WE --
SPEAK ONCE MORE!
FURNITURE
For the Holidays.
DEANE BROS. G SAWYER.

Look! Read and be convinced
that we are selling all kinds of
Furniture, Drapery, Bedding, &C.,
lower than any other house in
Maine. PRICES OF FEW OF
OUR MANY NOVELTIES THAT
WE are offering for Christmas at
almost one half the former prices.
Easy Chairs in fancy Coverings,
$500, 5000, $500 and upwards.
Willow Rockers, $3.50 and up
wards.
Patent Rockers, $500 $500,
$1,000 and upwards.
Patent Rockers, infancy Carpet
Patterns for $500 and upwards.
Easels in Cherry, Ebony, and b.
W., $3.50 and upwards.
Foot rests in Pushes, $3.50 and
upwards.
Plush top Bouquet Tables, $3.50
and upwards.
A nice Ebony Towel Rack for so
cents, &C., SC.
Cherry and Black Walnut Desks,
Easy, Fancy and Reception Chairs.
Brass, Ebony and Cherry Stands.
Music Racks of all kinds. Cherry
Patent Rockers in Embossed
Leather, and a great many other
Novelties too numerous to men,
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31

Prompt relief in sick headache, dizziness, nau-
sea, constipation pain in the side, etc, guaran-
teed to those using Carter'sLittle Liver Pills One
pill a dose % cts. dec29th&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
LongfeIIow Lodge.

The Trust Company dividend is free of all
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
FIRE AT pEERINc.

The House and Barn of oliver Plum
nner Destroyed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
Bank Dividends.

The banks have declared the following di-
vidands navahle January ID 1886.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
THE INSANE HOSPITAL.
The Annual Report of the Officers o f
the Institution.
THE TRUSTEES REPORT

The following is an abstract of the forth
coming reports of the officers of the Maine
Insane Hospital:
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31

In addition to Regular Trains, Special
Trains Will run on dates given above as
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31

Total disbursements of cash for year
ending Nov. 80, 1886. S10S, 552.44
Balance cash on hand Nov 80, 1885. 2,276.53
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
JAMES SMITH & CO.

TO LET-Small tenement, 4S Cedar st. En-
L quire of f. and c. B. NASH, 1856 and $50
ore St. Bill
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
S11o,828.97

Balance cash on hand Nov. 80, 1884. $2,9e7.51
Total receipts of cash for year ending
Nov. 80, 1886, 10Y, 1861 .46
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-31
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Duel Marshall, who was examined before Jus
tee Crilley of ST. Stephen recently, on the charge
of stealing the horse and buggy of DIR. G. L. Swar
Of Calais, was to have been sent to- st. Andrews
Jail to await trial. but on Monday Of last week he
escaped from the ST. Stephen lookup and is now ii
parts unknown.