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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-04-22
National Reform. Association.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 21.-The annual
convention of the national reform association
met in this city today A hundred delegates,
principally from New York, Ohio, Indiana,
Pennsylvania, Kansas and Iowa were present
The object of the association is the recognition
OF divine authority in national affairs. 1t op-
poses the carrying of mails on Sunday, polyga-
my and easy divorces now SO common and IL
censes for the liquor traffic under any form.
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(From Our Regular Correspondence

NrIOu Oul heSu1 OOIISrpOuu6uLsJ
Fast Day will be far from sombre in sporting
and dramatic features. In the forenoon two
picked teams play base ball at the Trotting
Park. In the afternoon fourteen pedestrians,
go-asthey-please for fifty miles in Columbian
Hall, for parses $40, $25. $40 and So Joe
Yum of Brunswick. several Indians from Old
lown, two or three from Bangor have entered.
David Bright, Jerry Smith, jesse Savage,
Frank Greene and Scott Richardson will rep
resent Bath. Bright bas challenged the stage
and Greene has been beaten by no one except
Bright
In the evening Jameson's Mastodon Min
strels at the Alameda. All home talent, and
no doubt of many fasters attending.
About twenty-five Bathinians enjoyed the
Thomas orchestra concert at Portland last eve
niag.
Many schoopers on their way to up river ice
houses.
BUCKsPoRT.
The following named students have been Sc.
elected to contend for the prize in defamation
at the commencement of the East Maine Con-
ference Seminary: Hugh r. Hatch, Melville
E. Gray, Hiram b. Peabody, VIM. H. Craw-
Annie L. Roney, Mabel A. Clay, Annie M
Ball, NJ. Emma Ware, Bessie G. Kingsoury,
Flora ID. Marks.
The Penobscot river is open to navigation,
and the steamer Penobscot of the Boston and
Bangor line came up the river to her wharf
Monday. The first vessel to come up the riv-
er was a foreign schooner chartered by T. j.
Stewart & Co. This is the first instance for
several years that foreign vessel has besn the
first to ascend the river after navigation has
been opened, The river remained closed the
latest Of any year since 1879, when it was
closed till the 24th
EAsTPoRT.
In 1878 the steamer Pennsylvania ran down
and sunk the Eastport schooner S. B. Hume.
The schooner was valued at $4,000. The U.
S. District Court at Philadelphia has lately
awarded TO the owners tho sum of $4,000.
GARDINER.
The KniGkerhcckers commenced running
ice at their houses at Farmingdae and Iceboro
Monday morning. Extensive preparations are
being made, and the ice business will soon be
IN full blast up and down the river.
PENoBscoT.
Arthur Grindle's house at Penobscot was
| burned last week. The barn and outer bull d.
| ings were saved. Loss $1,000; insured for
Up to see the ruins Of his home and spark fell
on his coat without his knowledge. After his
| return to the houss OF MIR. Il. II. Bowden, he
| hung the coat in the entry aud on Mr.. Bow
| den's return from his store he found his house
| on fire. In ten minutes more the ire would
have reached some klndlings prepared for the
| morning, and his house too would have gont
| upward in flame and smoke. AS it was only
| hats, caps and overcoats were lost.
RICHMOND.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Reed celebrated thei
| golden wedding at their home in Richmond
| Monday evening. A large party of relation
| and friends were present to honor the occas
ion, bringing many foe presents, useful and
| ornamental,
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CRIcAGo, April 21.-The Cook county grand
jury returned indictments this afternoon
against Patrick Condor, John O'Connor and
"Dutchy" Keefe for robbery of ballot boxes in
three precinct of the Sd ward at the recent
municipal election.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, April 81.
The indications for New England are
fair weather in the southern portions, fair
weather followed by partly cloudy weather
and local rains in the northern portion, slight
changes in temperature. variable winds, gene
rally from east to south
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
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TAXES.

NOTICE is hereby given to parties owning real
1N estate on which the taxes for the year 1888
remain unpaid, that the time required by the Stat
ute previous to the advertisement for SALE having
expired, such estates will be advertised for SALE if
such taxes are not paid ON or before April 25th.
III. W. HERSEY,
Treasurer and Collector
Treasurer's Office, April goth, 1885.
ap21 dt25th
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MAINE.

A Prominent Citizen of ThomastOn Dead.
THoMAsToN, April 21.-Hon. William Sing
er died this morning, aged S8 years. He was
long prominent and leading citizen of
Thomaston, having been president of the
Georges Insurance Company, president of the
1homaston National Bank, a councillor under
Governor Kent in 1841, presidential elector
in 1861, and trustee of the O'Brien Charity
Fund. He leaves two sons.
A Maine Man Missing.
DENVER, COL, April 2l.-Charles A. Clifton
OF this city, general agent in Colorado, for the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Portland,
Me-, has been missing for two weeks. He left
his stopping place on Hooke's rancho, near
Fort Collins, with his rife, April 6th announ-
cling that he would hunt through the noun
tainE and'return that evening, unless he got on
the trail OF game. Last Thursday @ party
from Fort Collins started in search OF the mis-
sing man, bat after two days of diligsnt search
they returned without having discovered
trace of him.
Obituary.
WINTHROP. April 21,-A. @. Crockett su-
perintendent of the Emery & Waterhcuse Axe
and Scythe Mandatory in Monmouth aiad
Jnis morning after severe illness, aged about
45 years. He had been superintendent of the
works a long time.
Call for "a Pastor.
BANGOR, April 21.-The First Baptist
church of this city has extended call to Rev.
Theodore e. Busfeld of New Haven, Conn,
to become their pastor.
Suicide at Bar Harbor.
Col. w. H. Holland, committed suicide this
afternoon at the Hamilton HOTEL Bar Harbor,
by shooting himself with revolver. He made
previous attempt about two weeks ago
Broke Ezis saw.
BATH, April 21.-John Preeney. about IA
years old, in jumping from a moving cart this
forenoon, missed his footing and fell headlong
to the ground, striking quite heavily and
breaking his lover jaw.
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NEW YORK.

DIR. Tying, Sr., Declared to be of Unsound
Mind.
NEW YORK, April 21.-The jury to which
the matter was referred has found the Rev.
Dr. Stephen ii. Tying, Sr., of ansound mind
and incompetent to manage his person or prop
erty. The doctors wife will be appointed
committee Of his person and property,
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CETY OF PORTLAND.

Proposals for Removal of House OffaI.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received for the
- removal of house offal, at the City Clerks
Office where specifications of the contract may be
seen, until Wednesday, April goth, 1885, at five
o'clock p NJ. A bond will be required.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. Per order of the Committee on Health,
j. W. DEERING, Chairman.
April 21st, 1885. apr2Idtd
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In Woburn, Mass, last night the Alamedas of
Bath defeated the Woburns to in one hour and
four minutes.
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AUBURN.

Mr.. Nathaniel I. Jordan, represents Auburn
az the fiftlsanaual meeting of the American
Water Works Association which opened in
Boston Tuesday.
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SPECIAL SALE.
OF
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS.

Owing to the dissolution of CO.
partnership of the largest Album
importing House i'm the United
States, have been enabled to Sc
cure a large stock at prices much
below the cost OF Importation,
and NOW offer the same at lower
prices than ever before known.
NO old style or shop worn albums
among the lot, but all choice new
goods am original packages and
imported during the fall season
of 1854. EQuOte n few prices as
am example on the Importance OF
this SRle:
A lot French Morocco Binding,
with fine quality paper inside, ar.
ranged for cabinets and cards;
price SE.SO; usual price $3.50.
lot full QuaTtO French FsOrOc-
co Binding, fine quality paper,
with bevelsed edge; openings for
cabinets and cards; six patterns;
$500; usual price $500.
lot Silk Plush, very fine quality
of paper, with beVelied edge; OPP
eniugs for cabinets and cards;
$500; yssual price $500.
FRANK i. CLARK,
sis CONGRESS STREET.
ap21 CIV
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.

Published every THURSDAY MoRNINe, at $3.50 IA
year; If paid in advance, $500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the 'tMAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation in every part
OF the State) for per square for first insertion
and 90 cents per square for each subsequent nser.
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PROPOSALS.

DROPOsALs FOR FUEL.-O@ce of
E lighthouse Inspector, First District, at Port
land Me. ApriL 10, 1885.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Office
until u O'Clock NJ, Friday the 18th day of Nay,
1885, for Fuel for Vessels and Stations in this
District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1856.
Forms of Proposal and Printed Specifications Civ
ing full particulars to the kinds Of Fuel required
the quantity and quality the terms OF delivery and
payment can be obtained at this Office.
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids
and to waive any defects. -
A. S. CROWNINSHIELD,
Commander U. S. N, Lighthouse Inspector.
APPLY eodot
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THE PORTLAND DAILY Press.

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Ar 81 EXCHANGE STREET.. PORTLAND. MH.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year. To mail subscrib-
ers, Seven Dollars a Year, if paid In advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch Of space, the
length OF column or twelve lines nonpareH consti-
tutes Square"
$3.50 per square, daily first week; as cents peF
week after; three insertions ees, $1.0O. eontinu-
ing every other day after first week, 30 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less rs cents: one
week, $lOO; $50 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional,
Under head of "AMUsEMENTs' and "AUCTIoR
SALES " $500 per squareper week; three Insertions
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Fatty acids SO per cent Fatty acids about i per
soluble fatty acids. cent or less.
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
TIRE PENINSULA.

The proposed mail route between Sails
bury and Baltimore including the landings
on the Wicomico riverper Maryland Steam
boat Company, went into effect last week,
and the first mail pouch was brought down
by the steamer Enoch Pratt yesterday. 1t
is thought that the route will be very we'll
patronized. This route affords very great
advantages to shippers and merchants liv-
ing between Salisbury and Baltimore, as
they can order goods iby one boat and get
them with the bill by the next.
A short time ago Mr.. James Sellers, living
near Rising Sun, Nd, gave employment on
his farm to tramp. Tuesday evening dur
ing the absence OF Mr.. Sellers, the tramp
stationed himself behind the door with n
club, and as Mrs. Sellers entered attempted
to strike her over the head with 1t. She
protected herself with her arms, and being
large, stout woman, grappled with her as
sailant and disarmed him. He retreated up
stairs, threatening to get the gun and shoot
her. She followed him, grappled with him
again, and succeeded in ejecting him from
the house and barred the door against him.
He went away, threatening to return Mt
night and burn the premises. Mrs. Sellers
alarmed the nelghbors as soon as the man
was out Of sight, and search was made for
him. but without success. Baltimore Sun,
Dec. II.
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oU4 xATIoxAp EasLEM.
A Plea for the Wild Turkey Gnstend
of tho EaRie.


When Chester A. Arthur was president he
cot u now nag. Now that Grover Cleveland
Is President he has got n new seal.
Tho central figure" Of this interesting
novelty @e are told, standing out in L0lll
RELIEF, is the American spread eagle, which
king OF birds was chosen as our national
emblem because It's attributes are so closely
analogous to the characteristics OF oul
nation"
We are sorry the President did not i'm
provo this opportunity to give the really
distinctive and characteristic bird of the
North American continent some representa-
tion among our national emblems.
We mean the wild turkeyF
The eagle has honor enough. He figures
on the great seal Of the United States, on
the arms Of the Union, and on the silver
dollar. He is no more American than he Is
French or Prussian or Austrian, and, be-
sides, he is only useless bird of prey after
all. But the wild turkey is a bird after
our own heart--a true native American,
grand in aspect and magnificent in plu-
mage. Benjamin Franklin wanted to make
him our representative instead OF the eagle'
and the great printer was right.
The wild turkey is we'll worthy OF the
distinction. He is not only beautiful but
brave. A more courageous bird does not
exist. Our cat allows no eagles to enter
tie office, but he never tackles u wild
turkey.
The best weight of the wild turkey is
about 20 pounds. In flavor the wild turkey
is much superior to the domesticated turkey.
The wild turkey ought to have been rep
resented on President Cleveland's new seal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

Senator Stanford of California, knows
how to spend money, as we'll as how to
make it. His gift of $4,000, 900 to found
great university in that state, to be
located in Menlo Park, proves this very
conclusively. The sum named is by far
the most munifcent endowment ever
given by one man to found an institution
of learning and it is probably more than
was ever given by combination of men
for one educational object. The plans
for the proposed university are not yet
matured, but it is known that the build
ing will include an agricultural depart
ment, mechanical institute, museum, art
galleries, and structures devoted to in
struction in the principles of government
also in law, painting, medicine and
music. A town site will also be estab-
lished where families may live cheaply,
in connection with which preparatory
schools will be erected. Both sexes will
be eligible. Superior courses will be
free, and those leading up to them at a
moderate tuition fee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Sarah Bernhardt LA London.

II their visit did no other good 1t showed
how theatrical "stars" are created and by
whom they are created. They came here
as the Comedie Francaise; as the Comedie
Franchise they were advertised in all the
forms that are used by the British show
man; no one member of the troupe was
singled out for large type, or top or bottom
position, and yet the public-the great and
only star manufacturers-sele a fayorfte
in "a hours. This, il is almost needless to
say, was Sarah Bernhardt. TO a large ma
jority the Comedie Franchise was Sarah
Bernhardt, and Sarah Bernhardt was the
Comedie Franchise. When she played the
house was crowded; when she was out of
the bill the house was moderately attended.
No one felt this or gave expression to his
feeling more than M. Got Last night"
he said, when she played, you saw the
house; tonight, when she is not playing,
you will see the difference. What is the
use OF our wonderful ensemble, our his
torical reputation, and our classical
masterpieces, when we are at the mercy of
an idol, made by the public in u couple Of
nights?" A proof of this was shown at a
matinee given on Saturday, July 21st, 1879.
The piece was IL L'Etrangere" one of those
nieretricious dramas which Al. Berrin ran
because there was "moncy in it," Sara
Bernhardt, who represented Mrs. Clark
son" was ill, and the piece could not be
performed. There was over $500 in the
house. A hasty conference was held, and
IL was decided to do ''Tartuie." ''Iartufu'
vas played, as only that company could
play 1t, and only gs4 of the I56O remained
10 see it. On tile following Wednesday an
extra matinee was given of 81 llIttg,ngere,' .
as a compensation, and with only two days
announcements the receipts reach d f4G9.
The total receiptsof this remarkable French
season of six weeks were, in round num-
bers, eco, 200, the highest being "Hernani," !"
and the lowest "Tartufe," E349. The re.
ceipts were actually more than G20,UO0 be-
cause tickets were sold at premium, but
Of this l have no authentic record, as re-
ceiyed none of The extra money,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
p4olrrc REoBrvnH'
The Petition OF the Missouri Pacific
Don.Dnny Granted,

NEw ORLEANS, Doc. 1.-THE application
of the Missouri Pacific Railway Company,
on which Judge Pardee, in tho United
States court yesterday appointed ex-Gov.
Brown OF Tennessee, and ex-Gov. Sheldon
of New Mexico, receivers Of the Texts d
Pacific halfway Company, was heard ut
great length. Counsel appeared for both
complainant and defendant and "a largo
majority Of the bondholders and creditors
OF the Texas * Pacific was present. .Aftcr
consideration OF the case, Judge Pardeg
appointed the receivers mentioned, and
orders were telegrlphed to the officials of
the road notifying them OF the action OF
the court.
The closing portion OF the eMlssoun-Pacillc
petition for the appointment OF receivers
was as follows: "Whereas, your orator,
showing that it is creditor of the Texas Il
Pacific hallway Company to the amount Of
81 ,6S8, ,0l5.79, and additional sums to date,
not yet definitely ascertained, and the same
is an equitable lien on all the earnings of
said company and all its property, and is
secured by 81 ,0OD 900 worth OF b Jnds issued
under the general and terminal mortgage,
and that said Texas. & Pacific Railway
Company is an insolvent corpora
ton, owning 1,4S7 miles of road
with mortgages thereon to the amount of
3,340, 900, the interest whereupon 1t Is
unable TO meet, that the line OF road is out
OF repair and In so dangerous u condition
that said company cannot perform its duties
as q carrier with safety, expedition and con-
venience to the public, that judgements
have been obtained against said corpora
tions under which the assets are liable to
levy and sule, and whereas your orator hus
no adequate remedy az law It comes to your
honorable court and prays, &C."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
4He B. & o. BANoUET.
Large GsIherimg of Prominent Men
art S.atpn Hsislppd,

PAVILION, s. l., N. Y, Dec. 1G.--The ban.
quet to President Garrett and the eScell-
tives of tlle Baltimore Il Ohio railroad
given ut tile Pavilion here to might, was
one of the most extensive ,Is to preparation
and attendance eyer known liz New York.
Just after 6 O'Clock Mr., Wlman gave the
signal to commence service, and 253 gentle
men silt down to dinner.
Extending along each table and inside Of
the row of vino glasses were rop S Of green
smilax, and in the fold of each napkin was a
NIareehal Mel rose. Halfway down the
centre of the tables were tall vases filled with
roses, hyacinths, carnations and camelias,
while here and there were vases OF sago
palm, whose dark green branches We're
toned by the rose-colored shades hung
around the lights OF the chandelier. In
front of the main table crossing the hall was
a floral steamship, four feet high rugged
with smilax, loaded with white roses and
sailing on "A sea of carnations. From the
funnel poured cloud of smoke, formed of
white cotton. This design signifed the
steamship outlet TO Europe gained by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
Directly in front of Erastus Wiman and Mr..
Garrett, who occupied the centre seats Mt
the table, was Il miniature locomotive and
tender of white confectionery, bearing On
one side of the engineers cab the name
"Robeit Garrett" On one side Of the
tender were the letters "B. a. o. II. r. Il,
r." Baltimore & Ohio Rapid Transit Rail
road.) In the laspves on each side OF the
banquet hall and at the rear of tho main
table, were camellias in full bloom ,drilcenas,
Central American palms and ferns.
The guests comprised representatives of
the leailing commercial, banking, legal and
railroad circles of.Eew York, Brooklyn,
Philadelphia and Baltimore. Erastus
Wiman, the promoter aud head of the
Staten Island Rapid Transit Comuany, pre-
sided, with Robert Garrett, president OF the
Baltimore x Ohio, on his right, and Gov
ernor Llenry lloyd Of MaryIand, on his loft.
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SAD REP0RT C0NFIKMBD.
Dea.h Of VI, ers q. COnweil From A
KsernictDtas Fever.

A letter from Cisneros & Co., dated Baran-
quilla. $. A., November 24th, was received
in this city last week, confirming the
report OF Myers G. Conwells death. The
letter was directed to the wife Of the de-
ceased and gave the details of his fatal ILL
ness. 1t stated that he was first attacked
with dysentery, which complaint yielded
to careful medical treatment but left him
in such state Of prostration that he
could not resist pernicious fever which
followed and resulted fatally two days after
it developed.
His death occurred on November 18th at
Baranquilla, at the house Of Mr.. Whipley,
an American resident, between whom and
the deceased the warmest friendship existed.
He was removed to Mr.. Whipley's house on
November Sth, from the Hotel Victoria, and
received the best of care and kindest atten-
tion from the family and from Cisneros Il
Company. The letter states two physicians
were in attendance during Mr.. Conwell's
illness but their efforts were of no avail to
combat the violent fever which ended his
days.
Up to the time of his last illness Mr.. Con-
we'll was engaged in experimenting the
extension OF the Bolivar railroad to Puerto
Belillo, for Messrs. Cisneros Il Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The collector of
customs ut New York has been notified that
certain embroidery machine needles i. @.
crotchet needles or hoods fitted for use in
an embroidery machine are dutiable
at the rate of rs per cent nd valorem as
needles not otherwise provided for. The
collector has also been notified to readiust
assessments made by him on certain imports
essente according to the following rates Z:
The pepsin and ginger ale extract at the
rate of 26 per cent ad valorem as II medicinal
preparation, and the ginger ale essence ut
the rate of 20 per gallon for alcohol con
tained therein and 15 per cent ad valorem
as an alcoholic compound.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
New CASTLE, Dec. ia large number OF
the members of Friendship Lodge, No. 3,
A. o. U. W., assembled at the lodge room,
In the city hall, on Thursday evening last,
for the purpose of choosing. officers to serve
during the coming year. The gentlemen
nominated and elected TO fill the respective
offices are as follows: p. NJ. W., John II.
Rodney, ESQ.,; NJ. W., Hugh McCaughan !;
Foreman, James I. Cannon 0verseer, James
M. Houseman; Guide, John j. Black,
NJ. D.; Recorder, P NJ. W., William C.
Morthington; Receiver, David Boulden;
Financier, 2. NJ. W., Hiram II. Borie; 1. W.,
P. NJ. W., Thomas Holcomb; o. W,
John W. Coffman; Trustee, Rev.
Charles s. Spencer; Auditing Committee,
James f. Cannon, John H. Rodney and John
W. Coffman; Representative to Grand
Lodge, P. M. w., Thomas Holcomb. From
the time Of the organization of the A. o. U
W., in this city until the recent depression
In trade, the lodge rapidly increased in the
number of the members and now has roll
equal that of almost any other order in the
city,