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ON THE ROLLERS.
aRANIrE o1rYs. 8; p1Ious. 2.

GRANITE CIrYs, 3; BIJoUS, 2.
The Bilious took another dose of the Granite
Ciys bad medicine at the Bijou rink last night but
it wasn't quite 50 bad as that of the night be-
fore at Augusta. They must begin to play better
polo pretty soon if they wish to wear the medals;
but as We remarked a day or two ago, it is long
journey yet One discouraging feature for the BIZ
jous is the poor support they ge! from home people,
They doing an up hill job, and have to work
against home people as well as those from abroad.
1t is true, of course that they have many friends
but it is noticeable that visiting clubs get better
backing from the audience than the home club. The
audience don't play the game but a little encour.
agement goes good ways sometimes.
The game last night was won by the Granite
Cltys by score of to 2, in good, square manner
in forty minutes. The actual playing time was
twenty-one minutes. Kelsey got the first rush
Farrell the second kelsey the third Day the fourth
and Farrell the fifth. The first goal was won for
the Bilious by Orne in four minutes. The second
Locke won for the Granite Citys, in seven minutes
Time was called for a foul during this inning and
shortly after the ball started again it mysteri.
ously disappeared. While the players were looking
around for it, one of the Granite Citys suddenly
started towards the BijoIs' goal. Referee Barnes
smelt a rat and blew the whistle. Our friend Pat
terson's progress arrested, and he innocently
dropped the ball from between his wrists where il
had lodged. 1t was neat little game but it didn't
work. Day won the third goal for the Granite
the Bilious; Orne struck the ball from the center
aud II hit Foster ard glanced in. The last goal was
won by Locke for the Granite Citys in one minute
THE RECORD.
The following is the standing of the league climbs
to date.
PLAYED. Won Loaf WON II ost " w. oo''
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TERRIFIC BLIZZARD.
Reports of Disasters by Yester-
days Storm.
One Of the Worst Days Ever Ex.
perienced.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 28.-A genuine blizzard pre-
vailed here today. The wind has blown strong
the entire dy with the air filed with blind
ing snow and the mercury from 10 to 10 de-
grees below zero. 1t has been one of the most
severe days ever known in this section. Trains
were from one to three hours late.
BANGOR, Jan. 2S.-Ths was the most se-
we're day for many years. The mercury was
five TO ten degrees below all day, with heavy
snowfall and wind blowing a gale, drifting
the snow terribly. Trains from Boston and
St. John, due at 7, did not arrive till mid
night. All freight trains we're cancelled during
the day.
NORTH ADAMS, Jan. 2S.-The storm has
ragged with much violence and there has been
q heavy fall of snow. All trains are late and
the Troy and Boston road is in bad shape. The
train due here at o'clock is stopped in a snow
drift mar Schaghticoke, N. Y, the wood
burned out of the enigma, and water all gone
and the train loaded with passengers must re.
main there all night.
DOVER, N. H., Jan. 28.-TodaV's snow storm
has been the most severe since 1876. A very
high wind drifted the snow badly and all trains
are late two hours. The first train over the
Eastern Railroad from Boston arrived three
hours late. All outdoor work was suspended.
About one foot of snow fell.
ST. JOHNS, N. F., Jan. photographic ad-
vices from the Channel and Rose Blanche re-
port terrific blizzard on the west coast be-
ginning at o'clock last evening, and the
large number of fishing craft which proceeded
to the fishing grounds early in the morning
was ovortaken by the storm. TWenty-three
skiffs are missing and many of the survivors
are badly frost bitten Ohe skiff. in sight,
went down with its crew. The crews of the
missing vessels aggregate fifty. There are
grave fears that the loss of life is heavy.
BOSTON, Jan. pa heavy snow storm par
taking of the nature of blizzard has prevail
ed here and in northern New England since
last night, with marked huctuation of the
mercury. Dispatches from points in New
Hampshire and Vermont indicate very
heavy snowfall badly drifted by cold winds
rendering highways nearly impossible an
seriously interfering with railroad traffic. The
thermometer fell from 29e above to 5.lOo below
The maximum velocity of the wind here was
81 miles. At II o'clock P. m. the mercury
registered 10 above.
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New Cornorntinn.

The Rooney Boot and Shoe Filing Machine
Company has been organized in Portland with
the following officers:
Presidential. f. Rooney.
Treasurer-A. J. Libby.
Drectors-H. f. Rooney, A. j. Libby, G. G..
Stacy.
The capital stock is S25 600, of which $40
has been paid in
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NJ. It. MARBLE.
Out of this meeting, grew the Organization
known as the Gardner Reform Club and in
this meeting the germ OF the great temperance
reform movement, of which Francis T. Mur-
ply is to-dsy the chief exponent which deYel-
oped into the reforms of the red and blue rib
bons Soon after this meeting, Mr.. Osgood
commenced to organize similar clubs in diff
ferent places, and from that date as long as his
health permitted ne was before the public as
temperance agitator.
August 10, 1874, Mr.. Osgood was nominated
for governor by the prohibitionists, but dis
believing in distinct temperance political
party, he declined the nomination, and cordial
ly supported the Republican candidate, He
was born in Gardiner, Nov. II, 1876 He re-
ceived common school education of that day
and at an early age entered into business He
quietly prospered until Incorporate habits
lost him the confidence OF the public, and
then his property fast disappeared. AS
public speaker his power was in his earnest
ness and the force of his convictions.
Eighs With Robbers.
PREsQUE ISLE, Jan. 2S.--At 5 O'Clock yes
terday morning robbers entered back win
dow of I. II. Nickerson's store in Caribou and
went up stairs to the room whereNickerson was
sleeping and took 5000 and a good watch from
his clothes. Nfckerson awoke,9 and finding
robbers in his room, grabbed his revolver. The
| robbers rushed down stairs. Nickerson fred
random shot from the head of the stairs, the
robbers returning the fire, the ball taking eff
feet in Nickerson's right leg above the knee.
The doctors with difficulty found and removed
the ball. No clue to the robbers.
Death of IL en-. J. II. HinclsIey.
BosToN,Jan. ga dispatch was received
this morning announcing the death of Hon. j.
| 7. Hinckley of Bluehill, Me-, in Centreville,
Cal, whittier he went for his health. Mr..
| Hinckley was one of the best known and most
popular men in Hancock county, Me-, where
he was born and lived all his life. He has for
some years been engaged in the granite busi-
ness, and when he died was serving his twen-
ty-ninth year as first selectman. He served
his district IN the Legislature several times
and was senator in two Legislatures, serving
on the most important committee. He was
a member of the Executive Council during
the terms OF Governors Davis and Plaisted
and Governor Robis appointed him trustee OF
ths Tnaane Hospital. Mr.. Hinekley had been
out OF health nearly year of Bright's disease
He was 81 years of age. A widow, three sons
and a daughter survive him.
Important Failures Reporsed.
Boston, Jan. 2S.- Goss, Sawyer & Packard
aad Goss & Sawyer, shipbuilders Bath, Me-,
have failed and called meeting of their cred
itors.
Osborn D. soavey OF Boston has failed and
gone into insolvency; liabilities unknown
Mr Seavey Is in the hotel business at Water
vile, Me-, Magnolia and St. Augustine, Fla.
and in summer manages the Maplewooa al
Bethlehem, n. H.
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TEMPERANCE WORKERS.
Formation OF a State Law and Order
League i'm Augusta.

League in Augusta.
Special to the Press)
AUGUSTA, Jan. 2S-The friends Of temper
ancs under the call of the officers Of the lead
ing temperance organizations convened in
Union Hall to-day, and organized the Law
and Order Lsague OF Maine. A constitution
was adopted similar to that adopted by law
and order leagues in Massachusetts and other
States with slight notifications. The object
of the league is to secure by all proper means
the enforcement OF prohibition and the sup
preston of impure literature, and to secure
the enactment of such amendments as may be
nseded. 1t is intended to organize leagues in
the State wherever needed. This will devolve
on the executive committees. The present
movement in Portland in enforcing the law
is to be followed by similar movements in
other places
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That by the death of J. K. o.
good, Esq, OF his home in Gardiner this morn
ing, Jan. %, 1885, we have lost from our
midst the founder under God of one of the
greatest reform movements of the nineteenth
century.
A constitution for the Law and Order League
was adopted, aud officers elected as below:
President-I z. Warren, d. D., Portland.
Secretary-H. C. Munson, PorI land.
Treasurer-D. W. LeLacheur, Portland.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
LIST District G. n. Weymouth Biddeford.
I'd DISTRICT, c. White, Lewiston.
Sd Distric6-T. r. Simonton Camden.
4th District-J. S. Kimball, Bangor.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
1st Districts. C. Jordan, Alfred
I'd District-Rev. l. G. Luce Gardiner.
Sd District-C. b. Bessee, Bangor.
4th District-A. j. Billings, Freedom.
This evening meeting of the league took
place in Union Hall which was presided over
by Gov Robie. Several speeches wore made.
Gen. Neal Dow was unable to be present on
account of the storm.
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PACIFIC RAILROADS.
MIR. EOar's bill Reported in the Senate
Xaaaarh.nr

Mr.. HOnr's bill Reported in the Senate
Yesterday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28-The bill relating to the
Pacific railroads, which Mr.. Eosr reported to the
Senate from the Judiciary committee, is nominally
an amendment in nature with the title so changed
as to read: "A bill to provide for settlement of
claims growing out of the issue of bonds to aid in
construction of the Pacific railroads and secure
to the United States the payment of all their in
debtedness." The committee report accompanying
the bill says: Sin the investigation of this most
important matter the committee have endeavored
to devise some means by which the government
could best secure the payment of the debt due the
United States by the several companies named and
at the same time do jnstiee to the companies and
parties interested. Besides, the committee have
concluded that while harsh and ceercive
measures might to some extent punish
justly the companies for failing to meet
their obligations they might also and most probably
would result in great loss to the government in
failure to reimbursed for the outays for these
roads. Gripping or breaking down these eompa-
nies or compelling sale at which the government
would be forced to bid TO protect herself
would not be wise policy. Whatever manag ement
may have attended these roads in the past, and
however little they appeal to the ympathy of Con-
gress for time in the payment OF their debts yet the
surest and speediest possible payment as matters
now stand will bs secured in the judgment of the
committee by an extension of time with large and
further securities for payment in which to meet
these debts, and to this end concurrng in the views
OF both the Secretary of the Interior and Commits
sioners of Railroads, the committee favor the bill.
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mR IL II REED

clairvoyant and Botanic Physician located
at No. 592 Congress Street, Portland, Maine
DIR. Reed treats old Chronic and Complicated dis
eases, also he treats Female Debility, Blood Poison
Troubles Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, ali
Lung Complaints. Heart Diseases, Cancers and Tu-
mors all kinds of humors that flesh is heir to. He
also treats Fits and Spasms of all kinds such as
Epilepsy and all Nervous diseases leading to Insan.
ty. Consultation free. Hours from a. m. to IL
M, from l p. m. to p. m. ian16sndtf
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

HEARING will be had before the Judiciary
Ia Committe at their Committee Room, as fol-
lows; February 3, at p. M, on an order to change
the State Election from September to November:
on February 8, at 2 p. M, on bill to Establish a
State Board of Health c. K. kITTLEFIELD,
Sec. Jud Com.
Jan29 sntfeb3
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U. s. sENAToRsHIPs.
Affairs in rhs Illinois EegisiasHrs seri-
OuslY Complicated by Senator
Bridges Illness.

SPRINGFIELD, ul.--The probable fatal illness Of
Senator Bridges has again seriously complicated
affairs here and made very uncertain the date when
a vote can be taken upon the Q. S. Senatorshi
An effort will be made by the Democrats to induce
tha senator to resign. The district is over
wbelmipgly Democratic. Should Mr.. Bridges re-
sion or die an election cannot take place for 3 or
4 weeks. In the mean me little or no business
win be transacted as it is admitted that the Dem
ocrats will tibuster to prevent the election OF
senator. This they can DO by breaking the quorum
every tay in Joint convention and ii all their mem-
bers withdraw or refuse 10 vote they leave the
House without quorum and then Of course the
JOINT convention cannot elect.
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Detectives have returned to Boston f.om Detroit.
Mich. having in custody Ex Gov, Moses of South
Carolina, who is wanted in Cambridge for obtaining
money by false pretences from Col. 7. w. Higgison.
W. H. Lowering, treasurer of Charles H. Stevens
Post So, G. A. R., of Leominster, Mass is missing
and the post stripped of all its funds. Prominent
members say the post will suffer to the amount of
$1,000.
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special to the Press.)
BlDDEFoRD, Jan. 28.-The case of State vs.
Moses T. Smith, for setting fire to house be.
longing to Arssneth Littlefield, in Dayton was
continued in the Supreme Judicial Court at
Saco. After eight witnesses had testified Geo.
Il. Haley, Esq, opened for the prosecution,
&nd seven witnesses testified, including the re-
spondent. Mr. Smith narrated the story of his
movements on the day of the fire, concluding
as follows:
l got through working on the place for Mira.
LIJtleheld when she conveyed the property
away to Mrs. Chapman; the day of the fire
had nothing to do with the jug whatever;
saw no evidence OF fire other than in the stove
that day; did not carry any combustibIe ma
teflai 10 the chamber the day of the file; l did
not set fire to anything outside of the stove
and my pipe; had no knowledge of anyone
setting fire to anything that day beside the
stove and the pipes; had an insurance policy
on the honse; talked several times about the
Insurance in her presence.
After recess Of ten minutes B. F. Hamil-
ton, Esq, commenced his argument for the
respondent at 9 quarter past three o'clock. He
occupied two hours. County Attorney Hig-
gins followed until o'clock, when the court
adjourned until 7.30.
In the evening session MIR. Higgins argu-
ment closed at o'clock. The court occupied
one hour in delivering the charge to the jury,
after which they retired.
A jury was then empannelled for the trial of
Clara IA. Goodwin for the larceny of a team
last November from Mr.. b. F. Hamilton OF
Biddeford. The examination of witnesses fol-
lowed nntil 10 o'clock, when the case was ad-
iourned until tomorfow morning
At 1890 the retired jury notified this Judge
that there was no prospect OF an early agree
ment, and the court adjourned until tomorrow,
the judge retiring with the request that he be
called should verdict be reached before mid
night.
AT II 80 the jury was still our. 1t is thought
that disagreement viii be tho final result.
LATER.
BDDEFoRD, Jan. 1880 8. m.-The jury
have just reported q disagreement They stood
eight for conviction and four for acquittal.
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Legislative NotIce.

AUGUSTA, January 21, 1885.
A HEARING will be had before the Judiciary
IA Committee at their Committee Room, Janua-
ny 29th, 1885, at 21z p M, bill relative to the
employment of labor.
@. e. LITTLEFIELD, Secretary,
Augusta, Jan. 21st 1885. Com. on Jud.
JANIS sntjan29
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NOtica.

HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Augusta, JAM 15. 1885.
ROTICE is hereby given that the time for the re-
IN eeption Of petitions for private aud special leg
slation has been limited by the Legislature to jan
uary 81, next.
NICHOLAS FEsSENDEN,
jan16sn2w Clerk of House.
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ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
The Oldest Church in Somerset County
Celebrates Hts Centennial.
ITO the Assoniafad PrassN \

The Oldest Church in Somerset Comfy
Celebrates Hts Centennial.
Go the Associated Press)
SKowHEGAN, Jan. 28.-The Island Ayenue
Church celebrated its centennial anniversary,
to-day Tho church is the Oldest ia Somerset
county, having been organized in 1885. The
first Westinghouse was built 10 1888, the SEC
cnd one in 1926, and the third and present
church in 1862. TIE following ministers have
filed the pulpits OF the church since its or
gsnization: Rsv. Nathaniel Whitaker from
1875 to 1880; Rev. Jonathan Calsf from 1898 to
1901; Rev. John Gaylord, 1808-1s12; Rev. FL
field Holt, 1S14-1830; Rsv. George W. Hath
away, 1s33-ls6O; Rev. Temple Cutler, 1861
1868; Rev. T. e. Sturgess, 186S-1869; Rev.
Webster Woodbury., 1S701s81; Rev. A. J.
Rackliffe, ths present pastor. who commenced
his labors here in 1882. The church has a
fourishing Sunday School, which was organ
lied in 1916. The following was the pro-
gramme:
Anthem. ........,.-........-...... Choir
Invocation.
Scripture.
Hymn.
Sermon. ........,. Rev G. E. Andrews Biddeford
Greetings from ex-Pastors.
Greetings from Churches,
Revs. j. E. Adams, IT, G. Mitchell DIR. Tap
pan and Clergy of Skowhegan.
Slnelng-Coronatlons. Congregation
EVENING
Anthem :................o ouartette
Scripture.
Prayer.
Hymn-O where are Kings and empires now?
Historical sketch. Rev. A. j. Rackiffe Pastor
Address. Rev. Temple Cutler Essex, Mass
Doxology Choir and Congregation
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WATERyLLE, Jan 2S.-U. S. Marshal Bis
bee hos arrested W. NJ. Swift OF watsrViIle.
for deserting the mail Jan. 18th, at Waterville,
which was stolen from the depot and had him
before Commissioner Webb, who bound him
over to the United States Court at Portland,
next Tuesday. Swift, instead of taking the
mail TO the depot, as vas his duty, gavo it to a
hackman to deliver.
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DEATH OF A TEMPERANCE
WORKER.

j. *. OssoOd of Gardiner, the Father of
Reform Clubs Passes Away
GARDINER, Jan. 2S.-Joshua x. Osgood, the
we'll known temperance reformsr, died at his
residence in Gardiner, at O'Clock this morn
ing, after long period of suffering from a
cancerous liver. To him is accorded the
honor of being the father Of the Reform
clubs, movement which within few years
has not only swept over this country but has
been doing great work in Europe. January
IS, 1872, Mr.. Osgood and three former as
sociates issued the following call:
REFORM MEETING.
There will be a meeting of reformed drinkers at
City Hall, Gardiner, Friday evening, Jan. 19th at
2 O'clock cordial invitation is extended to all
Occasional drinkers, constant drinkers, and young
men who are tempted to drink, come and see what
rum has done for us.
Gardiner, Jan. 16, 1872.
(Signed) j. K. OsGooD,
E. A. CHADWICK,
VIM. b. SHAW
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During the past six weeks heavy storms have
prevailed in oregon and Washington Territory and
the loss of live stock has been heavy. Large num-
bers OF persons have also been frozen to death.
SIMPSONS Opera House in Rondout N. Y. was
burned this morning.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every DAY Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
An 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PoRr1Asvp. ME.
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
The indications ior New EngIsnd today are
generally colder, clearing weather, westerly
winds, rising barometer.
HETHoBOLoc1cAL REPORT.
l1I.27 P. M.l
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A constitution for the Law and Order Leagu
was adopted, and officers elected as beloY:
Condition of she Frozen Engineer.


BATH, Jan. 2S. Mr.. John Dolsn is much
better The circulation has returned to his
feet and hands, and bafore long he hopes to
resume his duties as engineer of the City of
Rockland. To his hardy constitution must be
attributed his rapid recovery. For eleven
years he did not miss a days work. Or.
Rihher now has his case
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BDDEFoRD, Jan. 29--23O 8. n.-The jury
have just reported disagreement. They stood
eight for conviction and four for acquittal.
The case will again bs tried at the next term
Of court.
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FROM AUGUSTA.
Petition Presented from the Wom-
ems Indian Association.
How 1t is Proposed to Tax Insurance
Companies.
Bill introduced to Require a Mu-
nicipal License From timer
ant Merchants.
Estimates for the Expenses Of the State
Other Matters.
Especial to the Press.)

Especial to the Press)
Augusta, Jan. Is.
Gen. Mattocks of Portland presented petit
ton from the Maine branch of the Women's
National Indian Association, with the view OF
having the attention of our members in Con-
gress called to the matter, and to
use their influence in securing an ap-
preparation by Congress for the education of
the red man by the sale Of public lands, the
proceeds of which to be set apart as perps-
nent fund.- Also that lands in severalty maxi
ing their titles inalienable for twenty-five
years, and United States citizenship may he
granted at once to all Indians who SO desire.
Also that the legal personality of all Indians
may be granted, and that protection may be
given them.
A bill was introduced in the Senate relating
to taxing insurance companies in lieu of other
taxation. 1t provides that its real estate shall
be taxed by the municipality in which it Is To-
Gated, in the same manner as other real estate
is taxed; shall pay tax of two per cent upon
all premiums, whether in cash or notes, abso-
lutely payable, received from residents Of this
State during the year preceding the assess
ment; shall pay tax Of one-half OF one per
cent per annum on its surplus, computed ac-
corning TO the laws OF the state, after 0educt-
ing tho value of its real estate as fixed in de-
termining such surplus. Every such company
shall endorse in its annual reports a statement
OF amount of premiums liable to taxation.
Sections 81 and 62, of chap. 6, OF r. S., so far
as not inconsistent with this bill shall apply to
such companies or associations.
The resolve reported in tho Senate for st.
Elizabeth's Catholic Orphan Asylum of Port
land, appropriates $500, of which $400 shall be
paid in 1885, and $4OO in 1886. The resolve
was ordered printed.
The bill reported to the Senate changing the
terms of court in Oxford county, provides that
after April 1st Of the present year the court
shall be held at Paris on the second TUESDAY of
October and second Tuesday of February, an
nually, and in addition the same court shall he
held annually by one of the justices on the
first Tuesday Of May, which last term shall be
held without either grand or traverse jory, un-
less specially ordered by any judge of court.
All pending matters shall go to the second
Tuesday Of October.
The Finance Committee reported to the Ser
ate bill to provide in part for expenditures
of government amounting to $1,101, 1928.
The LARGEST annronriations called for are.