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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-17
Our Homes.

We read good deal, nowadays;
about its being the duty of women to
make home attractive to their hus-
bands, and it is said that all the petty
annoyances of daily life should be kept
from them, and they should find the
home in holiday attire, and the meals
all ready, when they return from their
business avocations.
This is all well enough if it only
could be carried ont, and when it is
practicable there is no doutb but a
good wife would make it her crowning
pleasure to have every thing about the
house in good order, and herself and
the children neatly dressed to receive
the father of the family. But is there
not another side to the question? And
when we speak of duty, is il not also
as incumbent upon the husband TO
make home attractive to the wife?
Yes this is phrase of the question
which is not often discussed in the
newspapers; and there is a tendency
among men in general. to regard
home as place where the mask of
politeness, which has been worn all
day in their business occupations, can
be cast aside, and they can show them
selves in the natural man, j. O, can
exhibit all their natural vices, and not
restrain themselves in the least. As
the head of the family they think that
the ordering of its affairs devolves
upon them, and there are those who
incline to pay little Difference to the
wishes of the wife, and consult their
own convenince and pleasures upon.
all occasions. Can there be comfort
or happiness in the household where
this state of affairs exists?
Can the wife love and hnor the hus.
band who does not consult her tastes
or wishes, even, in the smallest mat
ter of the family arrangements? Is she
to be condemned if she takes less
interest in his comforts and pleasures,
and, at length becomes alienated
from such a dom este tyrant? We
think the home should be always
under the direct control of the wife,
| and that she should be allowed to
order all the details connected with
it; but the husband should be willing
to give her aid and counsel in its
affairs, and not ridicnle and tease her
concerning matters that seem to him
too trifing to be discussed.
Then the homestead should be
settled upon her. so that she can feel
assured, no matter what reverses of
fortune may arise, that the home
which has become sanctifed to her by
births and deaths, and the associations
of years, will be her own.
Every woman feels that this is her
right, and if the husband can purchase
a home, it is as much for his interest
as for hers, that the deeds should be
made out in her name. Then she can
adorn and ornament both the house
and grounds with the work of her
hands, assured that its comforts and
conveniences will belong to the fam
lily, and not become the property OF
others without her full consent; and
she would strive more heartily to
make the home more attractive, as
each year passed by, and to have her
family appreciate its charms more
| highly.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-17

Every good act is charity. Smiling
in your brother IS face is charity; and
putting wanderer Alright is charity.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-17

WHAT SHE FOUND. 1t is not true
that Santa Claus will not put anythingl
into stocking in which there is a hole. 4
Last Christmas society belle found a
darning needle and a ball Of yarn In
hers.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-17

for the JOURNAL.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Sunday services.

CHESTNUT ST. NJ. E. CHURCH - Preaching by
Rev. Dr.. Basbferd, pastor 1880. Sunday school
1.30. Preaching by Rev. E. T. Adams 3 D. M
Young peoples meeting 6. Social services p. m.
CHURCH OF THE Observation-Disclosures corner
Congress and India SITS. Rev. Mr.. Crosley, pastor
Evening" ma ana bs wbas
CLARK MEMORIAL M. Il. CHURCH, Woodfords.
Sunday School at Ia p. M Preaching by Rev. W.
y. Berry, pastor at ESQ p. m. Young Peoples
meeting at 6.15 Prayer meeting at 7.15.
CONGRESS STREET M. e. CHURoH-Rev. e. t.
Adams. pastor, will preach at 1o1a M, and Rev.
j. W. Bashford at p. m. Sunday school at "a
p m. Prayer meeting at p. m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Preaching at 1890 a.
m. by Rev. A. K. p. Small pastor. Sabbath School
at IL m. Praise Meeting at p. M, with the first
Lecture on Daniel.
FIRST FREE BAPTIST CHURcH-Congress street.
Preaching by Rev. j. M. Lowden pastor, 10 80 am
Sabbath School at IL m. Prayer and social meet
ing at p m.
FIRST UNIysRsALIsT CHURcH-Services at 1919
a: M The pastor, Rev. Henry Blanchard will offici-
ate. Sunday School at 1915 p. m.
GOSPEL MIssIoN.-Prayer meeting A. m Sun
day School lO1a a. m. Preaching by the pastor,
Rev.S. F. Pearson p. m. Service of song at 6 6A5.
Prayer and testimony service at Z. ~
NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH New High St
Preaching at II. 80 a. m. 10y Mr. Shurtleff, of the
Boston Theological School. Sabbath School at 70
m. Vestry lecture at p. m.
PARK ST. CHURcH-Rev. John A. Bellows, pas
IL H. m nii p''A0n az iO'0o a. H. sunday School at
PINE STREET M. e. CHURoH.-Sunday School at
1.30 pm. Preaching by Rev. L. H. Hallock at 3 p.
M. Praise and prayer meeting at z.
PORTLAND LIBERAL FRATERNITY Congress Hall
at ESQ p. m. Snbject-" Resolved that conversions
are not the resnltof mesmerism.' Opened by Capt.
Hume
PORTLAND SPIRITUAL TEMPLE.-Cor. Congress
and Elm SITS. Lectures at and p. M, by Mrs.
a. H. Colby, trance speaker, of New York. Chill
oren's Progressive Lyceum at l.30 p. M.
PREBLE CHAPEL-Sunday school at 2 D. m.
Religious services at p. m. Discourse by Rev
Henry Blanchard. Temperance Meeting at T. Op-
ening address by Mr.. Woodbury..
ST. LAWRENCE ST. CHURoH.-Preaching by Rev.
John D. Merrill at 101a a. m, and by Rev. j. M
Lowden at 3 .. u. Sunday school 1.3O p. m. Ev-
ening meeting O'Clock.
ST. .PAUL's.-Rev.A. w. Little Rector. Services
at l012 a. m. and p. m. Subject of Evening SER
mon confirmation" Sunday school at 212 p. m
SECOND ADVENT DEMONSTRATING by Elder
.. d. Wallace. at 101a a. IN. and 3 p. m. Sunday
school IL m. Social service at7O0 p. m.
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Rev g. TT
Daniels, pastor Preaching at 1880 a. M and D.
M by pastor. Sunday School at 1.45 D. M
temperance meeting z. p m.
WEST CONGREGATIONAL CHURoH-Rey. e. II
Fits, pastor Preaching at 1870 a. M and D. M
by pastor. Sunday school at 12 M
WILLIsroN CHURcH-Presching at 1880 a. m.
by Rev. L. ii. Hallock pastor. Sunday School D
m. prayer meeting D. m.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Capt. lewis Funeral.

The funeral of the late Capt. j. w. Lewis
who lost his life in the wreck of the i'll fated
schooner Australia, which was lost on Cape
Elizabeth in the terrific storm Of Jan. 21st,
took place at Boothbay last Sabbath.
notwithstanding the inolemency of the
weather the Second Congregational church
was filled to oyerfowing with the relatives
and friends of the deceased. The services we're
of the most impressive character and were
fitting tribute to the memory of good citizen,
kind devoted son and husband andan affec-
tionats father. Ths members of Boothbay
Lodge, X. of p, of which the deceased wa
member, to the number of one hundred and
Two left their Castle Hall at 80 p. M, march
ed to the house and conveyed the remains of
their brother to the church. Rev. Mr.. Chase
of the NJ. e. church read selections from the
Scriptures and offered prayer. The choir sang
appropriate music.
Rev. L. d. Evans delivered a most impres-
sive sermon from l Samuel, 20 last clause
"There is but step between me and death :"
after which the impressive burial service Of
the order OF Knights Of Pythias were PERFORM
ed By the Prslate of Boothbay Lodge The
body was then taken by the Knights and con-
veyad to its final resting place.
Capt. Lewis was highly respected by his
fellow townsmen and his sad fate has cast
gloom over the entire commuHity who deeply
sympathizs with his family in their great
af1iction. May the God of the widow and
fatheEless bless and comfort thess afflicted
ones, and have them in His holy keeping.
BoothbaY, Feb, 13, 1885. p,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
steamer nzoxements.

The Brooklyn, of the Dominion Line, will
load with grain for Liverpool.
The Ontario arrived at this port yesterday
morning. She came from Liverpool direct
and was 16 days on the passage. The chief
officer said: "This has been the worst passage
have experienced for the past seven years.
We encountered succession of gales, and
may be said to have been under water all of
the time, but no accident occurred. For the
last two days the weather was very cold; /;
wednesday 1t was 1Oe below. OF course, the
men suffered from exposure on account of the
extreme cold. We made ice very FAST"
The Ontario, unlike the other recentlv ar
rived steamers. showed 10 signs of her rough
experience. The vessel was apparently not
injured in the slightest degree. The vessel
brought one cabin, four intermediate and 1s
steersge passengers, besides 10 returning cattla
men and q cargo of 1850 tons.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14

Captain Hughes of the steamer Circassian
is at the Falmouth.
Grand Chancellor K. of P. Barker of Ban
gor is visiting the lodges in Portland.
Hon. William W. Thomas, with his son,
Gen. FL. g. Thomas. q. S. A., are sojourning
at st. Augustine; Fla.
The Zeta Psi Club of Washington has or
ganzed and held its first banquet. Among
those who were present was Representative
Dingley of Maine.
Mrs. George L. Peavey of Lynn, who was so
severely injured at South Berwick some time
ago, has settled her claim against the Eastern
Railroad, it is stated, for 5000.
At the Falmouth last night were Gov
Frederick Robbie of Gorham, Gen. 1. S. Bangs
OF Waterville, Col. W. A. R. Boothby O,
Waterville, John W. Ballou, DR.. Edwin M.
Fuller of Bath
The Washington Harvard Club held its an
nual dinner In that city Thursday night. The
venerable president of the club, George Ban
croft, owing to the severity of the weather.
was not able to be present.
Capt. Thomas s. Brigham of Buckfield is
mentioned in political circles as a candidate
for United States marshal. Captain Brigham
was good soldier and is good Democrat. He
has been several years member of the State
Committee.
Charles E. Barrett, Esq, of this city, was
elected treasurer Of the Atlantic and st. Law
renee Railroad on the first of August, 1S4S and
still holds that Office. On the 10th of the same
mouth Portland voted to loan that road ST.
000. 600.
Mr.. Fred Waterman, formerly with Loring,
Short & Harmon, died suddenly in Boston
Thursday night. He had been in the employ
OF Boston house mp to the time he fell sick
His family reside here. He was young man
Of much promise.
George Frederick Emery, who was stricken
with apoplexy while attending the annual
meeting of the Webster Historical Society, on
January 18th, and who expired on that day.
was born in Biddeford, May 20, 1920. His
father, the late Hon. Isaac Emery, was widely
known and highly respected among the bust
ness men of Boston, and was for many years a
director in the Boston and Worcester Railroad
Company. The maiden name of his mother
was Faith Savage Bigelow, granddaughter
OF Samuel Phillips Savage.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
DEATHS.

In this city, Feb. 13, Alice W. Burnham. daugh.
ter Of Catharine and the late Henry A. Burnham
aged 10 years months.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at o'clock, at
No. 428 Cumberland street.
In Falmouth, Feb. 1, Mrs Susan winslow aged
% years months.
In Fryeburg, Feb. 13, of pneumonia Mrs. Frank
lin Shirley, aged about 4S years.
In sebago. Jan. Is, Mrs. VIM. Merryheld. aged
SO years
In sebago. jan 81, Ephram Bachelor, aged 7s
years months.
In Boothbay, Jan. 80, Miss Annie E. Thomas.
aged 10 years months.
In Boothbaly, Feb 1, Annie L. Linnekn, aged 2s
years months.
In BOOthbay, Feb. @ Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis. aged
81 years month.
In Boston, Feb IL. Frederick W. Waterman aged
% years months.
Funeral service Sunday afternoon at 1.30 oclk.
at Williston Church. Portland,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
The Rern,uda Rioxliats.

Mr. C. II. Lamson, who went to Bermuda
with Mr.. Frank Elwell's Company of bicyelists
took with him Photographic apparatus and
secured some good yisws OF places and people
that they came in contract with on their trav-
els. Mr.. Lamson says the island is splendid
place for bicycle riding. The roads are level
and the change from the rough roads of New
England to them was pleasing one. There
were twelve in the party. Mr.. Lamson and
one other said over only one boat, but the
other ten two. Fortuightly trips are made by
the steamers and the skipping of one trip gives
Mr.. ElVell and his party four weeks on the
island. The passage was somewhat rough .ss
the track OF the steamer is across the Gulf
Stream. The trip takes about three days
and some Of the party viewed tho island With
intense delight as it came in sight. The par
ty stopped at q hotel kept by Americans, bat
the palm trees, onion beds and negroes on ev-
cry hand kept the fact that they were in
strange land fresh in their minds.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Work of the Dallas.

The Dallas, Capt. Lay, spoke the schooner
Howard of Gloucester, from the Georges bound
home, off Fisherman's Island with main boom
carried away and under jury mainsail. She
was badly iced up and seemed to have had a
good share in the recent heavy cold snap. The
Howard declined assistance, owing to a fair
wind into Hodgdon's Mills where she will re-
pair.
The Dallas pulled from out of the ice foe
off Port Clyde the schooner Rosella of Els
worth and sent her on her way.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF Philadelphia, Pa, in another column pre-
sent their 37th annual report. The principal
features of the years business are gain
in premium income of $139, ,329.S1, as COM
pared with that of last year, gain in interest
receipts of $94,390.53, {. gain in number of
policies in force of 1860; the amount of in
surance in force shows gain of $2,458, ,185;
also gain of assets of $727. .950.66. These re-
suits mGst be satisfactory to the members of
the company of its successful achievements.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
ON THE ROLLERS.

A game of polo was played at Springvale Thurs
day evening by the Springyales and Kennebunks
The Springvales won the first, second aud fourth
goals, and the Kennebunks the third, The Spring
wales go to Great Falls next Wednesday evening to
play the club there.
The Bijous will not go to Manchester next Tues
day, the Granite Citys play here that night
They will 60 later in the season.
The Bay States will play the W. H. T.'s in Lewis
ton next Tuesday night.
The Shaw -Godings will play the Portland rink
team tonight at the latter's rink.
There will be grand masquerade carnival ,at
Portland rink next Thursday night. Several new
features will be introduced and the affair is likely
to be the best yet.
Kelsey and Orne gave an exhibition at Portland
rink last night. They wore neat suits of brown vel
vet for the frst time and made q very fine appear
ance on the floor
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Banking, as Seen from the TelIers win.


This subject was ably treated last evening in
the Mechanics course of lectures by John M.
Gould, Esq, teller in the Traders National
Bank. The speaker related in an easy, con-
versational tone the State and National Bank
systems, and his experience as teller in dealing
with depositors and the public generally. The
daily routine in banks, comprising the receiv-
ing and paying of checks and money, meeting
with counterfeit bills, plugged coin, forged
checks, etc., was Interestingly explained.
Greenbacks National bank notes, gold and
silver certificates together with the Bland dol
lar were likewise referred to in a comprehen-
sive manner. Altogether the lecture proved
very instructive and was attentively heard by
good sized addience.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Fire Insurance.

In our advertisement columns today will be
found the Advertising OF that well known
and reliable insurance agent Mr.. Joseph Ell.
Webster, SO long with the firm of Dow, Coffin
q Libby. Mr. Webster gives the statistics re-
lating to four very strong companies, the Ger
mania Of New York, Holyoks of Salem, Quin-
cy of Quincy, Mass, and Commerce of Albany
The figures given by these companies speak
for themselves. Mr.. Webster can be found at
Room No. 5, First National Bank building,
where every information can be promptly and
cheerfuly supplied
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
FEemc for Aged Men

The promenade concert and dance given at
City Hall iD aid OF the Home for Aged Men
last evening was one Of the best patronized and
most successful dances of the winter. The
music by Chander's Band was excellent, the
salons arranged for the comfort OF the guests
were richly draped and furnished, the re-.
freshments we're of the best, and the order of
dances was participated in by . very large and
fashionable party.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Unised states District Cours.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB, IN BOSTON.

FRIDAY.-In the United States District Court in
Boston, in the libel for collision between the Eliz
Jane and Abbie S. Emery, in Portland harbor, a
decree was entered month since in favor of the
hbellants Tor one-half their damages. This decree
has now been modified by the judge. decree is to
Dc entered for the libelants for $5840 being one
half the expenses of repairing the Eliza Jane and
excluding all claim Tor demurrage and for perna-
nent injury to the vessel, and interest from June l.
1893; nbellants to recover onehalf costs. The de-
cree heretofore entered in the cause is to be modi
fed accordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
RAILWAY MATTERS.
Am All Rail Route from Portland, Me-, to
Portland, Oregon.

A new railroad company has filed articles of
incorporation at Lansing, Mich, the Ishptem-
ing. L'Anse & Ontonagon. The incorporators
are Detroit men, who have been prominently
identified with the Detroit. Mackinsc & West
ern, aud the new road will probably be an ex-
tension OF that road. IL is generally supposed
that the Detroit, Maokinac & Western people
propose extending their road to meet the North.
ern Pacific at Ashland. The distance By wag-
the Dstroit, Mackinac & Western will be
built from the main line to Sault st. Marie.
The Canadian Pacific will reach the $780,"
and this will give an all-rail route between
Portland, Oregon, and Portland, Me. The
plan is simple, and the only thing now lacking
is 65 or 95 miles of road between Ashland and
Ontonagon, 40 miles between Ontonagon and
L'Anse, and 30 miles from that point to Sault
st. Marie,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
Ancient order of EVjberuiaus

The Second Division Of the A. o. H, will
close the dancing season prior TO Lent at City
Ball, Monday evening, Feb. 10th. The Diyi
sion intend to offer most enjoyable enter
tainment and the arrangements are in the
hands of a most competent committee. The
danciRg programmes will be eagerly sought for
as they are very neat and pretty. Chandler
will furnish excellent music and q long and
varied dancing programme has been arranged.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
QHvEL SERVICE REFORM.
Ets Workings in the Portland Cusfons
Eouse.

The Civil Service Commission, in their an
nual report, quota the opinions of postmas-
tsrs and collectors of customs whose offices are
not within control Of the heads of departments.
Collector Dow says that inasmuch as he
entered his office after the civil service
act went into effect, be canuot speak compsra-
lively. Il am crediblY informed, however,
that my predecessors were subject to more So
licitation and pressure for Office than have
been, and have no doubt that the law re-
ferred to has much to do with the change in
this particular. The character and capactv
of those appointed under the rules have been
entirely satisfactory. I know of no officer on
the forcs il this district Who is not faithful
and digent in the discharge of his duty.
There has been to my knowledge, nc solioits-
ton oi political assessments at this office since
have had the honor of occupying my present
position. have no dissatisfaction to express
with she effect of the new system in any par
ticular." He thinks it desirable to have the
status of the temporary employees at this office
more carefully defined, as it is an Office where
many more officials are employed at some
seasons of the year than at ethers
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
MAINE WESLEYAN SEMINARY.
Meeting of the Alumni and Organization
of am Annexation The Officers Elected

Agreeably to call, meeting of the Alumni
of this old and honored institution was yester.
day held in this city, at which John W. dun
ger, Esq, OF Portland, was called to preside,
and Rev. R. Sandersoa of Lewiston, was cho-
sen secretary.
1t was unanimously voted to organize an
alumni association, and constitution for its
government was adopted. The following Off
GERS were then elected:
President-Gen. John j. Perry, Portland.
Vice President-Rev. r. L. Green, Charlestown
Mass.
Secretary-Rev Roscoe Sanderson, lewiston
Treasurer-Dr. Thomas Filebrown, Portland.
Executive Committee-Rev. III. 2. Torrsv, D. D..
LII. D.. Kent's Hill DIR. II. NJ. Blake Monmouth;
u. A. Josseliyn, Esq. Portland; Hon. Is. X. French
Kent's Hill; Hon. w. L. Dsggett, Strong
Between thirty and forty thousand students
have gone ont from this institution, many OF
whom have bscome distinguished in church
and state, and the association starts out With
every prospect OF making it grand success.
They are TO have an oration and dinner at the
next commencement, upon which occasion
there will undoubtedly be very large gather
inU
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
occultasiong Of a verx Rrigh. atar

Occulfat1ons Oh n Very Bright Star.
The position of the moons nodes in 1885,
81 and early In 'SS will be such that at nearly
every revolution Of our Satellite it will eclipse
in part of the northern hemisphere of the
earth, the well known star Alpha Tauri fAlde-
baran), the brightest Of all stars that can be
eclipsed by the moon st one time. MANY Of
these occultations of this star in the next
three years will be visible in the United States
The first of them will take place on Sunday,
February 22d, when tho star will rise here at
l1.l5 a. M, about the time Of its immersion
behind the dark side of the moon, and will
emerge on the bright side at Oh. 14m. p. M,
g. 81" south of the moons centre.
The I'd on March 21st at 715 p. M, will
be an cccultstion in the N. E. part of Maine
and ip our N W. States, Minnesota, Montana,
etc., but in Massachusetts the star willgpass
little (less than 81 south of the moons edge
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
THE nainis,eriul Association.

Tho Portland District of the Methodist Min
isterial Association, meets at Old Orchard on
Monday, February 10th, and continues in ses-
sion two days. Rev. E. T. Adams of Portland
will preach Monday. Addresses and essays
will follow. DR.. j. W. Bashford of this city,
will preach on Tuesday evening, his subject
being: 1.-THE outlook for Methodism for the
Coming Century"
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14
MAC scr,nnI Cor,,mi,tee.

The bill relating to the method of electing
the school COMMITTEES in Portland has been
signed by Governor Robie and is now @ law
At the coming election members Of the school
committee will be elected from wards 2, 4, 6
and Z, instead of on the general ticket as form
erly.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-14

The following nominations have been made by
the Governors:
Bailey, North Auburn; VIM. A. Allen, Portland;
Wallace c. Lumbart. Hartland; Nathan Coombs,
Bath; Seth d. Wakefield, Lewiston.
Trial Justices s-Aziel w. Putnam, Van Buren,;
Eben N. Perry, Cape Elizabeth; Samuel Wasson
East Surry; Hosea Gliddsn, Somerville.
Notaries Public-Frank A. Binder. fremont;
Benjamin f. Fernald Winn; Pierre McConville,
Bangor; Joseph M. Hayes, Bath
Inspector of Steamboats, Charles Staples, Jr.,
Portland.