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The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

Comrades representing James A. Garfield
Post of Lowell, Mass, and committee men
from Dalgbren Post of South Boston we're in
town yesterday bound to have excellent head
quarters.
The Portland Bricklayers' Association,
have rendered TO the Portland Committee the
use Of their rooms in the Casco Bank building.
Mrs. Whitman Sawyer, president OF the
Womsns Relief Corps of Maine, accompanied
By her staff. paid friendly and official visit to
the ladies OF the Relief Corps at Biddeford,
Mondsy evening.
Adjutant General William W. Alcorn in a
letter to Secretary A. NJ. Sawyer says that
Commander-in-Chief John s. Kountz was in
Kansas City the 9th attending Department
Encampment.
The National Committee took possession of
their headquarters in the Union Mutual build
log on Congress street yesterday and will
keep the headquarters open every day until
after the encampment.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Superior Court.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNE'


TUEsDAy.-Edward G. Libby vs. Samuel G. Stew
art. Action of trespaAs q1are ctdusum to recover
damages to The plaintiffs orchard and apple crop
by the DE- PENDANTS steers. Decision reserved. The
parties live ia Windbam aud on aojoiuing farms.
u. A. Meaher for plaintiff.
JIG. Cobb for defendant.
Samuel c. Stewart va. Edward G. Libby. Tres
pass qltare clGasun to recover damages occasioned
BY the defenuanPs cattle getting into plaintiff
lately laid down.
The Couit reserved his decision in both the above
cases, but be gave the parties some wholesome ad-
vice The moral and social OBJ igations of farm
ers and neightors owning sdjoiuiug iarms, e gagged
In the same pursuits subject to the same duties and
liable to the same mis- ortunes in the occasional
escape of their cattle that il is always best
for the interest of parties TO rush iuto lawsuit
athous their strict legal rights may be violated
by such occasional trespass by their neighbors'
cattle.
j. G. Cobb for plaintiff.
d. A. Meaber for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Brief .so.tinss.


1t was bright, with sharp March wind yes
terdag. The mercury indicated 2l0 at a. na.,
800 at noon, 26o at sunset; wind north.
Most of the subordinate city officers made
oath and began their duties yesterday.
New ladders are being made tor the Eagle
Hook aud Ladder Company.
The sleighing is rapidly disappearing in the
surrounding country.
The moderate wind blowing in the city yes
terdsy, was a strong gale outside the harbor.
The meeting of the Plymouth Home Circle
Congregational Society is postponed until
further notice.
The crockery stores were closed yesterday
during the time of the funeral of tho late Mr..
Douglass as mark of respect to the deceased.
A heavy snow storm west of Island Pond
delayed the Montreal traia on the Grand
Teunk about six hours yesterday.
Mr.. Edward W. Kent, OF the firm of Reuben
Kent & Son, the BAKERS gave the employees Of
the bakery supper and entertainment at his
residence, on Mellen street, last Saturday.
The Forest City Steamboat Company will
build large wharf short distance this side
of Echo Point, Diamond Island, this season.
lie OiAuSueiCBS wall DO lAOAOUI CudOiluk thO
largest of island steamers to make a landing.
Rev. Joseph Cooks lecture, to be delivered
In this city March 18th, on "Mormonism and
the Chinese Question should draw large
audience. The lecturer is cue OF the most
not able Ia the country.
The paint team OF j. B. Pickett and d. e.
McCann's buggy oollided at the corner of Fed
eral and Exchange streets yesterday. Nc
Cann's buggy had shalt and the whiffis-tree
broken.
There was break in the water main on
Chestn nj street at about 8 O'Clock last even
ing. The water was shut eff before much
had escaped but the workmen had a cold time
of it In repairing the leak.
Washington Hook and Ladder Company,
No. /, gave social dance at Good Templars'
Hall last evening. Good music was furnished
by Plummer and an excellent repast provided.
The company may be proud of its successful
entertainment.
The Maine Central Railroad will soon re-
ceive seven new locomotives from the Man
chester Works. The road now owns about
ninety-six engines and the increased amount
Of freight business renders it necessary to pur-
chase more.
Advertisements appropriately coming under
the classification heads, WANTS, HELP WANT
ED, SITUATIONS WANTED, For SALE, To LET,
BOARD and ROOMS aud LOST AND FOUND, not
exceeding forty words, will be inserted in the
Daily PRESS one week for twenty-five cents, il
paid in advance. When payment is not made
in advance regular rates will be charged. The
large circulation of the PRESS makes it the best
medium for these advertisements.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11


William E. Gould, Esq, will lecture before
the Grattan Literary Society this even ing,
upon Mercantile Paper"
Mr.. George G. French, about 80 years of age,
bookkeeper for George R. Davis, died yester-
day of pneumonia.
E igar o. Achorn, native of Lincoln county
young lawyer in Boston, charged with biacs-
mail, is found to be innocent of the charge
no bill having been found by the grand jury.
Mr. P B. Day OF Ells@ortb, has been ap-
pointed postal clerk on The Boston and Bangor
route to fill the vacancy ca ust by the resigna-
ton of A. r. Davereux, also of Ellsworth.
Mr.. Jesse Preptiss of Milford, who has been
for come time postal clerk between Bangor
aud Vanceboro, has resigned and has been
qualified az deputy sheriff of Penobscot county
At the Famouth Hotel, last night, were
DR.. E. NJ. Faller, Bath; James G. Elms, Jr
aud G. A. DitsoB, Boston; 81. 81. Fink, New
York; H. A. Hersey, Chicago; Abel Wheeler
Lowell; A. s. Ranney, Concord, N. Ell.
Col. Roger Jones, q. S A.. is stopping al
the Falmouth Hotel He is on an inspection
tour of the forts in this vicinity. By the
death OF Gen. Sackete he becomes Senior In
epeCI0E NIcuSIdl u lAO army Win tAC iohA vi
BTigadier General.
Mr.. ". e. Chandler and Mr.. McKim of this
city we're present at a surprise party rendered
Miss May II. Hill at the residence of her IA
Their, near Biddeford, Monday night, and con
tributed to the enjoyment of the occasion by .
mum Der of selections on the clarionet and hsr
monica.
John c. Rsmick, of La Crosse, Wis, for
merly of Portland, who was in business OF
Central wharf in 1850, and in business a
Woodfords' from 1852 to 1860, died in L.
| Crosse of heart disease Monday. He leaves
widow and five children. His remains will b.
| inferred in Portland.
William II. Andrews, who died Of heart dis
| ease in Chelsea, Mass, was at one time an en-
| gineer in the PRESS office. AT the time of hil
| death he was engineer for the homeopathic
| hospital at Chelsea Mr.. Andrews leaves
widow and one son. He was member of An
cient Brothers Lodge, 1. o. o. f., and of Fal
| mouth Encampment
The late franklin Colby, whose death wa
| announced in Yesterdays PRESS, was wei
| known as the keeper of the grocery store a
| 15l Spring street, where he carried on the bust
| ness for many years with Mr.. Gallson, under
the firm name Gallison & Colby. After th'
| Death of Mr.. Gallisop, Mr.. Colby continued
| the business Few persons have any idea o
the constant charity of Mr. Colby. Provisions
and money we're given to the poor and needy
without any knowledge of the fact By unin
tsrested people. Mr.. Colby was for lont
time superintendent of the Plymouth Congre
| gational Sunday school. After the sale OF thu
church he became a regular attendant at St
| Luke's Cathedral. He leaves q wife and tw'
children. Mr.. Colby was member Of An
Gent Brothers Lodge of Odd Fellows, haviDl
| Joined in 1864. He was also member o
| Machigonne Encampment.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
DYSPEPSIA

Causes it's victims to be miserable, hopeless,
confused, and depressed in mind, very irrita
BILE, languid, and drowsy. 1t is disease
which does not get well of itself. 1t requires
careful, persistent attention, and remedy to
throw off the causes and tone up the diges-
tive organs till they perform their duties
willingly. Hoods Sarsaparilla has proven
lust the required remedy in hundreds of cases.
"Ihave taken Hoods Sarsaparilla for dys-
pepsia, from which have suffered two years.
tried many other medicines, but none proved
so satisfactory as Hoods Sarsaparilla."
THOMAS COOK, Brush Electric Light Co.,
New York City,
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
suuday school Entertainment.

The Willing Workers, the mission band con-
nected with the Sunday school of the Free
street Baptist church, gave an entertainment
in the vsstry Monday evening. The pl osramme
consisted of music, readings and dialogues and
was very pleasing to large audience. One of
the features OF the evening was dialogue en-
titled "Our Neighoors" in which America, as
represented by young lady in appropriate
costume. receives her sister States.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Rase Bail.

Mr. w. w. Burnham, who managed the
Portlands last season, stated to PRESS re-
porter last night that he intended to be in the
ball business the coming year and would
manage nine. He did not state where he
should locate.
The Belfast club has reorganized for the
coming season. Dilworth and Knowlton will
be the bsttery.-and good one it is, too.
It is proposed to organize team to be called
the Portland Reserves, from which players
may be picked for the league team as occasion
NAV re0uira
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Fire ON Cenxrs.. s,reet.

The alarm iron box II az 730 y. M, last
evening, was caused by Ere in tue attic of the
building, 2S7 IL Congress street, occupied on
the first floor by J. O. Leighton. fancy goods
and overhead by Flank A. Smith. The fire
took in the attic in Mr.. Smiths part of the
house from defect in the chimney. A couple
Of buckets of wafer extinguished the flames
and q few boards we're ripped up to get at the
FIRE. The loss may be about $25.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
CITY REPORTS.
Overscers of the Poor,
The following is an abstract Of the report of
the Overseers OF the Poor:
OUTSIDE POOR

the Overseers OF the Poor:
OUTSIDE POOR
Number families receiving aid the past year,
253; increase over previous year, %; number
persons epresented in above families, 971. In
above 81 ars widows; deserted by husbands, 9;
men in prison, 10; sickness in family, 30; out Of
work, 80; incorporate, 10; number receiving
medical attendance, 49, fuel, provisions and
medicine, 81; fuel and provisions only, 1875;
medical attendance and medicine only. 81.
Nationaity-Irish 100, Americans 63, Eng
lish 10. colored 8, German 5. Scotch g.. Portu-
gueee 5,SGedish 4, Russian 3, French 3.Dan sh
2, Pruseian q Number orders for supplies for
the year, 970; increase over last year, 75 settle
ment in city, 100; other towns in State, %; no
settlement in State, Go; increase i'll those hav,
ing settlement in city, /; having settlement in
other towns, 10; no settlement IN State, IL;
cost of outside poor, fuel, S1,1S7; provisions,
ST. 217 80; medicines, $421 81; total, 81, 1926 81;
Admitted to aims house, l45; sentenced from
Municipal court, 45; discharged, 1856; runaway,
9; average daily number. ITO; aggregate cost of
poor ia xImshouse. $11 566 IA; average cost of
each inmate per week, 81 o.; decrease from
presous year, thirty-iour cents.
Admitted to hospital, 1869; born, Z; dis
charged we'll and improved. 1873; nnimproved,
6; died, %; runaway, 6; average daily number,
40; aggregate cost tor the year, $4,77O.54; aver
age cost of each inmate per week, 1929; COM
mtted 10 insane Hospital ddring the year at
expense of city, 81; discharged, 4; died, Z; as
sumed by State, 3; now remaining chargeable
TO city, 20 expense Tor the year, $2,O92 02;
whole number persons receiving from the city
in various ways for the year, ,55S Sent away
under statute without ex pense, 116; sent away
at expense of the city, "a; cost of same, $115,-
90;children provided with homes by indenture,
7.
March /. Is85.....,................ $21 1852. OF
Estimated expense for March. 100000
Total for the financial year ......... S23 ,252.o7
Estimated cash income and increased
am Iunt OF supplies on hand. ........ 1,871.17
March s1st .............,......:..:. 21.sso.so
Furniture ana supplies hand In
Almshouse aud hospital. ..,....... 10 .03
Stock ana farming tools. 6,123.50
Crops raised and income for the year., 4,377.17
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Serious Accident.

While Mrs. Mary Kelley, an elderly woman
residing on Pleasant street, was crossing the
street about 9 o'clock, Monday evening, sled
going at great rate of speed, struck her and
knocked her down iDjuring her severely. The
same sled also knocked down two boys, one
named Barry who resides on South street, ir-
iuring one of his legs. The other boys name
we could not learn bat he was taken into q
store on Maple street and thence home.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
DEATHS.

In this city, March 10. Pierce Powers, aged SO
years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.l
In this city, March TO- George G. French, aged 80
years months.
Funeral ON Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at
No. as Maple street. Burial at convenience of the
famly.]
: In this city. March TO- Katie youngest child Of
John R. and Sadie A. Cousins.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock, at
No. AZ Montreal street.
lSan Francisco and Halifax papers copy.l
10 this city, Marcn 10, Franklin Howard Colby.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock,
at his late residence. No. 80 High street, Burial
private.
In Ferry Village. March TO- Lizzie M, wife of
Leonard K. Dyer, aged 22 years months.
Funeal service Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
at the Methodist Church, Ferry Village
In Oxford, March =, Carrie, wife of Rev. O. S.
Cummings, aged 81 years.
In Steep Falls. March 6, Chas. F. Staples, aged SO
years months,
In New Gloucester, Nicholas Rideout, aged SO
years.
Funeral on Thursday forenoon at 1890 O'Clock,
at the Congregational Church.
EY-The funeral service of the late wm H. An
drews will take place to-day. wednesday, at 10
A. NJ, on Sanford street, Ferry Village.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Letter Carriers, Report.
Gorhan.

G0rham.
Herbert Lombard. who was injured about the face
and wrists with powder week ago, has been kept
in dark room ever SINCE as they feared his ewes
were injured, but sids of his face is go filled
with powder that the doctor has decided to peel it.
saccarappa.
At the adjourned town meeting held Monday
there was appropriation to build several sewers
and another to build plank sidewalk to Cumber-
land Mills.
Deering.
At parish meeting OF All Souls Church held
Monday evening the following officers were elected:
Moderator G. B. Varney
Clerk-G. M. Stevens,
Executive Committee-N. H. SAWYER. CYRUS
Greene, D lvid Torrey.
Treasurer and Collector-Luke Moore
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Indian Associatiou.

At meeting of the Women's Indian As
socistion held Tuesday afternoon. letter from
Senator Hume was read concerning the con-
dition of the Maine Indians. 1t was reported
by the president that the resolutions presented
by the association to our legislature had
passed both houses, and received the Cover
nor's sipuaturs March 9Th.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

young man named John S. Tenant in the
employ of the Grand Tru nix Railway had q
narrow escape while shifting cars in the yard
in this city Saturday Mr.. Tenant caught his
foot in the planking while in front of mov-
ing train and it was only by a great effort that
he succeeded in getting clear just in time to
avoid being struck by locomotive.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

DIR. Damon and Prof. Caldwell hereby au-
nounc that they cApnot remain longer than
March 14,h. Hundreds have been cured by
this new system that have for years baff1sd the
skill of other physicians. Remember the
place. City Hotel, until March 14th.
msr14 dat
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Cu.hipR'sI Island,

By the first Of July $4,000 will have been
expended individually aud by association, in
the improvement of real estate and building
at Cushing's Island. Francis Cushing is con-
templating building four o. five neat cottages
at S2500 apiece,
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Republicans Attention.

Let every Republican see that his name Is
on the voting list, and on correctly
The Aldermen will be in session today from
to u a. M, and from to p. M, for the
purpose of periecting the Ward LISTS These
sessions will continue every day at the same
hours up to and including Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

At a meeting OF the Bricklayers' Union held
last evening, the following officers we're
elected:
Prssident-Richard Medley.
Vice President-Aleck johnson
Recording Secretary-Johu Murphy, Jr.
Financial Secretary-James M. Watts.
Treasurer-Frank Redlon.
Auditors Frank Cunningham, Peter Dalv.
Executive Committee-R. Medley, J. r.
Floyd, f. Rsdlon, /. Fl. Mcdonald A. john
EnD. -
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

To the Public:
AS competitor in the hat business, have
been accused of sending into retail store
here to buy the Ideal Hat. 1 wish to say it is
false and nc gentleman would utter such nom
sense.
The Ideal hats(of which there is so much gas
about by an amateur halter and blow-bard,
who seems to possess more cheek than brains),
were purchased in Massachusetts,, and I think
SO long as l am in business I can purchase
when and where like. have been TOO long
in business and am too old ha tier to be dicta-
ted to and insulted by 'cheap snobs'. He
does not own hat factory or silk hat factory
and when be talks such stuff sensible people
will not believe it. II is seldom take notice
OF such talk, bat when one accuses me of a
downright falsehood take the liberty to reply.
e. N. PERRY, Reliable Halter.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
ANTIQUARIAN supper.

The antiquarian supper and entertainment
to be given at Y. M. G. a. Hall by the Wo.
mans Auxiliary Branch tomorrow night W Il
be well patronizsd. Not only will there be an
excellent supper but the music aud readings
will be of the BEST
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Advice to eao.hers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth.
It relieves the little sufferer at once; it pro-
duces natural quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub awakes
as ''bright as butJon." II is very pleasant to
taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays the pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels and is the best known remedy for diar.
rhea, whether arising from teething or other
canses. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Dsc10 WS&M&w1yr
WHY THROW AWAY so MUCH HARD-EARNED
money trying worthless medicines, when for
IS cents remedy can be procured that will
cure coughs, colds, sore lungs, and Groups
Give it a trial. Adsmson's Balsam will DC
1t. Trial bottles 10 cents.
March 9 MW&S&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
MARRIAGES.

In Boothbay. Feb. %. P. B. Greene of Gardiner
and Miss Nettle f. Woodward OF Boothbay
In A thens, Feb. rs. Mortimer York of Brighton
and Miss Annie A. Cooley of Athens.
In Hsllowell, March 5. Horace A. Trundy and
Miss Lucinda B. George.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
Sick Headache

"For the past two years have been
afflicted with severe headaches and dyspep-
sia was induced to try Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. and have found great relief. cheer
fully recommend it to ALL" MRS. L. f.
ANNABLE, New Haven, Conn.
Mrs. Mary G. Smith, Cambridgeport, Mass,
was a sufferer from dyspepsia and sick head
ache. She took Hoods Sarsaparilla and
found it the best remedy she ever used.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists 81; SIX for 70. Made
only BY G. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Iooeposes One Dollar
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11
CITY AND VICINITY.
NRw ADvERTasRmR Nrs TO-DAY

NRw ADvERTEsEmE NTs TODAY.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Remnanis-Rines Brothers.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Lectures on Cookery.
M. q. III. A. Lecture.
Weber Club Concert.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
New Store-E. N Perry.
Red Ticking Remnanls-Rines Bros.
Owen, Moore Il 20.
For Sale-Suburban Residence.
ost- Fair Tackle and Fails.
Piles-Dr. q. T. Fish.
For Sale--New Carriages.
Lost Surgical instruments.
For Sa1e-House.
Artificial Zee DR.. W. R. Evans,
Wanted Situation.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES
Card-E. N. Perry.
Special Notice-Dr. Damon and Prof. Caldwell.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-11

Expenditures from April 1, 1884 to
March /, 1885 $2l 1852 90
Estimated expense for March. ........ 2,o00.0
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-12

Al the age Of forty OF forty i've, The
exysf2lins isns 0f the ere has naffsned
20 sach "a extent, by the layers Of the
lens condensinix, that instead Of being
able to read 6ns print At Q distance Of
twelve inches as formerly. the book has
20 Be held ss greater distance. What
10 wanted 10 an artificial Iens Just thick
enough 10 ill up for the de6ciency Of
the lens Of the eye
instead Of salecsinR glasses for your
self. a. 10 usually done. eaIi ON FRASx
knEkAIL fof Kimball 4 Sonl Who is q
practical optician and thoroughly
understands the eye, and have him ad-
i1st pair of sheir celebrated Scotch
Pebble glasses, and don't ruin your eyes
with window glass spestacles. We also
make all kinds Of compound, cylindri-
cal, pFismafie and oomplicsted lenses
On cur premises. Glasses ground to
order on prescription Of any oczIist.
Frye's Opera House. jasdv
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1885-05-12

sAtirnisihsrz. They have fred three vol
,sIA oQt are shooting too high 20 reach
~ Ins Winnipeg Battery ars shellinQ
hi,uses - The. distance, where . Isrrs
niiubef Of re1seis ara gathered. -.
ESQ skleA csashes throaeh the 6rr,
hflnses and he rebels rnsh cot. An
oshes shall blows she roof of 4 hone
0eyond- A. these dispatches leave.
suAtsersd firing b going on. We ex-
peet % tiiean out the rebels tOmoxrpy
ann coa1iznunissts With the boat later.
pAzoTA YzEDs THE ooNzATAxTa.
". Pam, Nag I1-In an inservisx
vita an Associated Press reporter to-
ni.fbt John AeLsne, Of Bismarck, iast
Fsa'nrned from Winnipeg, whsss be- bad
been delivering hoesss, teams and s1o-
plies % the Canadian government, said:
TIE 6ovsrnment has adviees that men
fssm Hsw York, ChicaRo ard Boston
arsl With Riel, and thal . master mind.
not hiei's. h direstin9 ths movements
ef the half-bresds- Ola timers regard
Miadlss0s's sacccss at Batouchs a. abb
soluteiy neoeesary 70 prevent an Indian
uprising. which woald Be disasffous.
AL supplies arc short, and about ali
must come from this side the lima.
North Dakota 10 nov being drained Of
hcrsna, hay. oats, ese- IL 10 believed
about 180 hsif-bfseds are In the Geld.
elx. thonaand fndians are ready 10 taxa
the war path, and but 1000 troops 60 op-
pose thern.