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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-27
some Charming Views.

Mr.. Gay, who has done so much good work
for Lamson, the well known photographer
in the past, has placed upon our desk sew
eral Photographic views that will command
the attention of artists wherever exhibited.
There is cluster of three pictures illus
tratiye of the birthplace of Whittier the
poet, at East Haverhill, and its surround
ings. The first presents the house and
grounds in which the light and shade are adj
mirably handled. The stones in the old
stone wall are brought out with great clear
ness, and the orchard in the perspective, is
almost as delicate as if painted. The second
picture presents the old fire place, with the
kettle suspended from the crane over the
andirons, while in front.
"The apples sputtered in a row.,
and on the right a glimpse is afforded of the
interior of the room where the poet was
born. In this picture, as in the first, we get
the contrasting effects of light and shade in
the dark paneling of the wainscotting, the
depth and breadth of the fireplace, the tiled
hearth and the passage way leading into the
interior room. The third picture displays
the brook, dancing and laughing over its
pebbly bottom, spanned by rustic bridge,
while every spear of grass and bough of tree
seems to nod and smile in unison with the
merry music of the stream. The three pic
lures are united by blue ribbon and form
valuable souvenir of New England's simple,
beloved poet.
Besides these photographs there is a very
pretty view of the bridge and its surround
ings in behring's Oaks, fine, clear, strong
presentation of old Whitehead, and an inter
esting view of the ancient tombs of the Off
GERS of Enterprise and Boxer fame in East
ern Cemetery. These beautiful pictures will
prove in great demand for the house album
and easel.
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

A very large Boston excursion passed
through the city yesterday from points on the
Lewiston branch of the Maine Central Over
carload came from Skowhegan alone
Don't forget the Cumberland Rowing As
sociation's grand assembly, to take place to-
morrow evening at Army and Navy Hall
with music by Grimmer
The annual convention of Patriotic Order
Sons of America, we are informed, takes
place at Ferry Village, November 18th, and
not to-day as previously reported.
There were 70 persons vaccinated in two
hours by DIR. Smith yesterday, and many
more applied. The doctor will be at Recep-
ton Hall daily, from II to o'clock to vac
cinate all who apply.
Rev. S. F. Pearson will conduct the week
ly temperance meeting at the Gospel Mission
this evening. All friends of the cause are
invited to take part in the service.
Copper wire has been put nearly the whole
distance from Boston to Portland for tele-
phone use; it is expected that by this wire
there will be no difficulty in talking between
Boston and Portland, as distinctly as on
short routes.
A Portland locksmith worked the entire
afternoon, Saturday, attempting to open the
big safe in the Municipal Court room in the
City Building, Biddeford, the key of which
is lost, or has been mislaid. He was UNI
successful, however, and resumed his work
yesterday morning with better results. A
hole as big over as a silver dollar was bored
lust beneath the lock.
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A Rumor Exploded.

1t was reported yesterday about town that
Mr.. Kimball. the man sent to the pest house
suffering with varioloid, did not have small
pox in any form. TWAS reported that Kim
ball was troubled with humor and went to
Dr. Ordway, who gave him medicine to bring
it out upon him. At about the same time
Kimball was vaccinated, and the two to-
gether produced something resembling small
pox. DR.. Smith was questioned about this
report. He stated positively that Kimball
had the varioloid, having been seen yester-
day morning by himself and three other well
known physicians, and there was no dis
agreement as to the nature of the disease.
With regard to the report that the man had
been taking medicine to bring out humor on
him, DR.. Smith stated that Kimball has
taken no such medicine. He was given
prescription for this purpose, but he never
had it filled, and now has the prescription
lust as it was handed to him.
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There are some people in this world who
never s'tackle kindly to any innovation of
the antiquated customs which have been
handed down to them from departed centu-
ries. No matter how apparent it may be
that this or that new invention is positive
improvement over everything of the kind
previously used. No matter how much labor
it may save, or how much cheaper it is,
there is always large class of croakers
ready to cry against it and argue that the old
way is the best.
The steamboat the railroad, the telegraph,
the telephone and the electric light have all
met with the pig-headed opposition OF these
chronic croakers, and finally triumphed as
right is always sure to do sooner or later.
The latest important invention, however,
has singularly enough met with no opposi-
ton at all, but has at a single jump, caught
on to the approval and welcome apprecia-
ton of everybody.
THE READY LIGHT has, in every in
stance where it has been examined and test
ed. firmly installed itself as an Indispensable
necessity. The rich, the poor, the old, the
young, travellers on land and on sea, one and
all are unanimous in saying, "THE READY
LIGHT is A BIG THING"
For sale everywhere. ~.
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Young Bassett's Case.

The case of young David Bassett, who
was charged with stealing letters and checks
from the post office box of Deering, Milliken
& Co., was brought before United States
Commissioner Rand yesterday, by complaint
of Thomas ]. Boynton, post office inspector,
and hearing was appointed for last even
ing. The complaint was read to the prisoner
and its meaning explained by the Commits
sioner, after which Bassett pleaded guilty,
and was admitted to bail in the sum of $1,000
for his appearance upon the first Tuesday in
December, before the United States Circuit
Court. Bail was furnished and the boy was
set at liberty. The offence to which Bassett
has pleaded guilty was committed on the
10th inst. A part of the contents of the
drawer were returned to Deering, Milliken
& Co., the boy giving them up, and the
checks were subsequently found near where
they were hidden by Bassett. The offence
committed by Bassett is punishable by from
one to five years Imprisonment at hard labor
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j. Edwin Baker.

At about 4.30 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
]. Edwin Baker, man about so years of
age, employed by Alfred Haskell in the man
ufacture of oil clothing, was found lying in
sensible upon the floor of the third story of
the building. Mr.. Baker was seen at about
ten in the morning when he talked with a
friend and is supposed to have become in
sensible soon after. DR.. Carter and Rich's
ambulance were sent for and Mr.. Baker was
taken to his home on Vaughan street. Mr..
Bakers illness is thought to be heart dis
ease.
Since writing the above we learn that Mr..
Baker died last night He leaves wife and
two children. The deceased was at one time
city forester.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
THE NEW YORK AND NEW ENGLAND.

THE NEW YORK AND NEW ENGLAND.
In reference to the rumored lease of the
New York and New England Railroad by the
New York and New Haven, President Wal
rous of the latter said yesterday i'll New
Haven: "There is no.probability that the con-
solidated road win take charge of the New
England road now or in the immediate IN
ture. The matter has been considered but
only informally. | am sure no proposition
the New England people might now make
would be accepted by our directors. We are
always ready to negotiate for union and an
advantageous offer may in time be made us.
NOTES.
The railroad commissioners are examining
the Boston & Maine railroad.
For the week ending Oct. 10th the decrease
in the Grand Trunk earnings, over same time
last year, was $4S,212, and a decrease of ST.
5S3, 1866 since January 1st
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A caIIantIofficer.

The U. S. revenue steamer Corwin, of
which M. A. Healy, brother of Bishop Healy,
is captain, has recently returned from a
six months cruise in the Arctic Ocean. The
record made by the Corwin and her gallant
officers and crew during this cruise, has been
remarkable. The number of persons rescued
and saved was about 100, while much was
done by exploration in aid of geography and
science. Capt. Healy is regarded by the
Treasury Department as one of the ablest,
most efficient and reliable officers in the SER
vice. Last winter a resolution was passed
by Congress thanking and complimenting
Capt. Healy for the services he had rendered
in saving so many lives, the number up to
that time being 1903. The papers of San
Francisco, on the return of the Corwin from
the Arctic trip, spoke in the most laudatory
terms of the valuable and extraordinary SER
vices rendered by Capt. Healy, his officers
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LIN Insolvency.

Court of Insolvency, for the County of Cumberland
State of Maine. October 26, A. ID. 1850.
In case of WILLIAM JEFFORDS, individually
and as a member of the firm OF JEFFORDS q
NAGLE, InsOlvent Debtor
THIS is to give notice, that on the twenty sixth
IL day of october, A. d. 1885, Warrant In In
solvency was issued by Henry G: Peabody, Judge
of the Court of Insolvency. for said County OF Cum
berand, against the estate of said
WILLIAM JEFFORDS, of Portland.
adiudged to be an Insolvent Debtor, ON petition Of
said Debtor, individually and as member OF the
firm of JEFFORDS s. NAGLE, which petition was
filed on the twenty-sixth day of october, A. ID.
1885, to which date interest on claims is to be
computed.
That the payment Of any debts to or by said Deb
tor and the transfer and delivery of any property
by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Debtor,
to choose one or more assignees of his estate, Will
be held at a Court of Insolvency to be holden at
Probate Court Room, in said Portland on the
sixteenth day of November, A. d., 1885, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand, the date first above writ
ten. ID. Il, SARGENT,
Deputy Sheriff, as Messenger, of the Court of In
solyency for said County of Cumberland.
Oct27& gnOy3
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
FALMOUTH.

FALMOUTH
The house of Miss Eunice Lord, who lives
in Falmouth was entered by burglars few
days ago, and $75. mostly in old coin, were
stolen from bureau drawer.
sCARBoRo.
The Salvationists have closed their labors
at Dunstan's Corner and left for better
fields of labor. They did not succeed in get
ting one convert, although the meetings were
well attended.
Stephen Sewall Lodge, /. O. G. T., has ex-
tended an invitation to Ray of Hope Lodge,
Biddeford, to visit their lodge. No doubt
lodge is doing good work in visiting neigh
boring lodges.
BowERY BEACH.
Although very old man, there is little fear
for many years to come, that the Rev. Alpha
Turner, our present pastor, will be placed on
the list of superanuates. He not only at
tends to all his manifold duties as clergyman
but finds lots of time for the pursuit of other
avocations. Twice every Sunday he fills the
pulpit preaching with a fervor and energy
that man forty years younger might at
tempt and fail. The parsonage plot is but
few rods in area, yet this venerable, energet-
ic laborer in the vineyard has so well utiliz-
ed it this season, as to make it yield over two
tons of cabbage besides great variety of
other garden sauce. Before entering the min
istry, he followed the sea, and it may fairly
be said of him that he stepped from the
fo'castle into the pulpit. His early sea train
ing still clings to him, and his sermons are
often the more interesting on account of the
quaint nautical phrases with which he is in
the habit of embellishing them. He rows a
boat with the skill of a surfman, and when
rock cod are biting he will cast anchor on
the fishing shoals and spend the greater
part of the day angling for the ''speckled
beauties" Three successive days last week
he landed fares of cod that might well chal-
lenge the efforts of a regular fisherman.
Tuesday evening next festival will be
given at the schoolhouse for the benefit of
the preacher.
AS we rode past the premises af Capt.
Charles Deering the other day, we noticed
teams loading with machinery at the Cap
tain's well known steam saw mill. Was the
mill being dismantled?
AS the keeper of the Two Lights was leav-
ing the tower at sunrise last Sunday he no
ticed great commotion among the poultry,
and looking in that direction saw fox leave
the flock with plump pullet in his teeth.
The keeper gave so close chase as to compel
biddy's release, but reynard made good his
escape.
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RunaWayS.

Yesterday afternoon horse attached to
light wagon ran away on Commercial street,
smashed the wagon and jumped on plat
form car but was caught before he had hurt
himself.
AT about o'clock yesterday afternoon
carriage containing gentleman and lady
was caught in the horse car track on Middle
near Cross street and the wheels of the car
riage were broken, throwing the occupants
violently to the ground. The lady was not
hurt but her companion was somewhat hurt
about the knee.
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Disappointed office Seekers.
20 the Editor of the Press:

To The Ed2t0f QT Lte PfeSS.
CAPE ELIZABETH, October oath, 1885.
When the news of General Anderson's ap-
pointment as Collector of the Port of Port
land reached our town the expectations and
high hopes of number of our citizens were
blasted. 1t had been generally reported and
believed for number of months that three
of our worthy citizens had been, in the event
of Judge Cleaves being appointed Collector,
promised berth in the Custom House, and
they had gone so far as to pack up their traps
and take their seats at the desks promised
them. One refused nomination for a town
Office last spring, expecting to be called ear
ly in the summer to a position he had been
promised in the Custom House. But now
alas instead of the snug quarters in the
warm Custom House the cold winter is COM
ing and the mourners go about the streets re-
fusing to be c0mforted.
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OXFORD COUNTY 5. J. COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
Especially reported for the PRESS. I

BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
Especially reported for the PREss.l
PARIS Oct. "a.
William T. Greene VS.. Marshall Jordan and Al
bion Kmball. Verdict for the plaintiff for $685.
43, the full amount claimed with interest.
Holt 8 Kimball for defendants
Albion S. Burgess VS.. Denison Paper Manufac-
turing Company. An action to recover the sum OF
for services rendered the defendant company in
the year 1881. Defendant admitted the items of
the account, but claimed that the same had been
contract for the purchase of one acre of land
which the plaintiff it was alleged, agreed to buy
plaintiff upon the books of the company with his
knowledge and consent, and that the balance OF
the account after ter, dedgctng the 500 was paid to
mitted to the jury to get out the facts in order to
raise the question of law in regard to the statute of
frauds. Verdict for the plaintiff for $106.23, the
full amount claimed with interest.
j. P. Swasey for defendant.
I&H. A. Randall for plaintiff.
Hollis Turner VS.. Joel w. White. An action to
recover 1854 for disbursements claimed to have
been made by the plaintiff at the request of the
for the latter. The plaintiff was not attorney in the
case, and made no charge for his personal SER
vices, but claimed to have advanced certain sums
Of money for the procuring of aftidayits, and max
ing the necessary papers In the forwarding of the
case. 1t appeared from the testimony that the
pension was granted in November, 1884, and that
the defendant, prior to its allowance, was a
charge of the town OF Peru The defendant denied
tnat he ever employed the plalntlH TO ASSIST MIN
in any manner or that he ever requested him to
make any disbursements in the matter. The de-
fence also introduced testimony to show that the
plaintiff was acting under express authority from
the officers of the town, and claimed that the town
was responsible and not the defendant and also
claimed that the town had been fully reimbursed
for all expenses, in proof of which a receipt was
introduced from the selectmen of the town to the
defendant, dated April IA, 1885, showing the pay
ment at that date OF 500 in full satisfaction Of all
debts and demands against the latter. Argument
for defendant closed.
LIZ A. Randall for defendant.
III. G. Davis for plaintiff.
Austin Grover, appellant from a decision of the
Municipal Court at Norway imposing fine of $40
and costs taxed at $2707, on a conviction for
single sale, retracted his plea of not guilty, and
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to thirty days
in the county jail. Committed
j. s. Wright, County Attorney.
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Grand TrottIng Tournament.

The programme of races to be trotted to-
day, Wednesday and Thursday, at Presump-
scot Park, and published in full in our
amusement column, will commend itself at
once to all lovers of good horses in this vi
entity. The purses are ample, the trotting
will occur under the national rules, and COM
mence daily at 1.3O p. NJ sharp. Ladies and
carriages will be admitted free, and the
seats in the grand stand will also be free
There will be two races today, one the
three minute class for purse of 500, for
which there are eighteen entries, and one for
the 2.s5 class for purse ota$15O, for which
there are nine entries. The horses are many
of them, well known trotters and have many
hackers in the community.
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Iemperance.

At the regular business meeting of Maple
Lodge, held Tuesday evening, the 23d, four
new members were initiated. At the close
of the meeting the members present partook
of a fine supper. Very interesting and well
attended meetings, are now being held by
Jersey Juvenile Temple The temple is
making additions to its members at each
meeting.
Sunday evening, the 25th, the regular
monthly meeting of the Temperance Army
of Aliens Corner, was held in Maple Hall.
E. r. Staples of Portland was present, and
ence in attendance.
The new hall of Maple Lodge will soon be
reprinted, and some needed improvements
made upon the inside.
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BEFoRE JUDGE WALTON.


MoNDAY.-Francis w. Henley vs. Cape Eliza
beth Steam Ferry Company. The case was stated
in Mondays issue, and what Henley and the clerk
of the boat, Colt, had to say pro. and con-. Each
side seems to make a perfect case on its own
testimony. The plaintiff and his witnesses saw
what Colt denies took place and what the other
witnesses for the defence did not see. The case
was argued by A. A. Strout Esq. and by II. d.
Hadlock, Esq, for the plaintiff. Judge Walton
made brief charge, in substance that # the jury
believed that the evidence supported the alega-
lions in the plaintiffs writ not in all its minutae,
but substantially, they would render verdict for
the plaintiff. He defined punitive damages, in
short and gave the jury some caution in regard to
applying the rule On the suggestion of plaintiffs
counsel, he made an addendum to his charge, that
If the liability of the defendant company is proved
the plaintiff would have right to have included
In his damages, the damage to the dinner pail
whatever it may have been. The jury were in
structed to seal their verdict and bring it in Tues
day at 10 a. M to which time the court adjourned.
Hadlock. Strout with G. III. Townshend.
1.-THE jury in the above case were unable to
agree and were dismissed at / O'Clock this morn
ing. 1t is rumored that they stood eleven for the
defendant and one for the plaintif.-ED)
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To the Patrons of Husbandry, State
of Maine.

Arrangements have been made for those
who are members of the several subordinate
Oranges, p. of. H., of the State and who de-
meets in Boston, November 18th. Such
members should procure from the secretary
of the Grange where a membership exists
proper certificate of membership This
should be presented to any ticket agent on
the line of the Maine Central or the Portland
and Rochester Railroads and it will ensure
a ticket for passage from said station to
Boston and return, for half the usual rates.
Only authenticated members will have the
opportunity to purchase tickets at any time
which will probably continue ten days, with
the privilege of returning at any time. Any
member who desires any further information
can consult with Worthy ex-Master Nelson
appointed by me to make suitable arrange
ments. FREDERICK ROBBIE,
Gorham, Oct. 18th. Worthy Master.
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Portland High School cadets.

A meeting was held at the armory of the
High School Cadets last evening for the pur-
pose of recognizing the company. Charles
Phinney was elected chairman pro. tenn, and
T. ]. Magner, secretary. There was good
attendance and the prospect is good. An
other meeting will be held next Monday eve
ming when officers will be elected and the re-
organization perfected
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PORTLAND AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DAY.
The Health Lift.

My first acquaintance with the Health Lift was
two years ago. had then been compelled to re-
linquish ministry on account of an entire prostra-
tion of my nervous system, which had resulted in
an inability TO sleep l soon found that ten min
utes' exercise on the Health Lift did more to re-
lax the nervous strain, and induce sleep than
hours of walking in the open air, or than any ex-
ercise whatever. l use the Machine now, every
day, and could not do without it.
As a rest after hard study and an inauguration OF
the entire system do not know of any exercise
that is equal to it, REV. E. p GARDNER.
Health Lift Rooms, 2o3 Middle street, Portland,
ME- Oct14 If
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Cape Elizabeth-John T. Alexander to Lydia A.
Place, land; 81 and other considerations
ScarborO-Mary f. bennington ct ais. to Sarah
H. Foye, land and buildings; $3.50.
Windham-John Harding to Edward I. Smith,
land; 500.
william Anderson to William B. Quint, land
$3.50.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS C. Wnslow 10 Stephen A.
WinSlow, land; $1,000.
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Lectures.

The third lecture in the Y M. c. A. course
will be given at City Hall, Friday evening by
Will Carleton the popularpoet, on ''the Gold
en- Horse" Tickets at reduced prices for
the remaining entertainments in the course
will be found at Stockbridge's.
John L. Stoddard will deliver the next
lecture in the Stockbridge course at City
Hall, ON "Mary, Queen of Scots" on Thurs
day evening next.
Mr.. J. H. Foss, formerly Deputy U. S.
Commissioner of Agriculture, will lecture in
the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms, Wednesday evening"
on Florida Circulars and information can
be obtained of w. d. Little & Co.