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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
The Church I'm Her Cbari,ies.

A very large and enthusiastic audience filed
City Hall last night and were treated to an in
tellectual feast from the Rev. T. j. Coma
ty, in his lecture on "The Church in her
Charities" 1t also gave evidence of how ready
Portland people are to respond to an appeal in
behalf of the orphans. The reverend lecturer
was escorted to the stage by Ri. Rev. Bishop
Bealy, and the priests of the Cathedral and
st. Dominies church who occupied seats on
the platform, namely, Rev. T. P. Linehan,
Rev. G. W. Doherty, Rev. O. O'Callaghan,
and Rev. M. G. McDonough. The conferences
of st. Vincent De Paul were also seated on the
platform In a body. At precisely eight o'clock
the BIT. Rev. Bishop Healy in a few we'll chos-
on words introduced the speaker, who was re-
ceived with ontbursts of applause.
The Rev. lecturer commenced by saying, ia
this age of philanthropy when Heaven born
charity seems forced to give way to what all
term the great principles of humanity, it may
seem strange to remind those advocates that
what they possess of good is found in the
chuch. To aid the poor, to ameiorats their
condition. to lift them up, is the keynote TO
many an association of the world; the source
of many theory OF socialist and philanthro-
pist, and yet while seeking how few think of
the Christian church, which is eminently the
ChuICA Vi tuS pUOr, auO WAlCu Cdu give tu6 Oll-
ly solution in her lesson of charity.
1t has been we'll said by German writer
that to write the history of Christian charity is
to write the history of the Christian church
He then dwelt upon the condition of the poor
and helpless under ancient Rome when the
soul Of man was ignored and only recognized
in man the beauty of body and physical
strength, when woman was degraded and
subjected to the brutality and inhumanity of
man Charity commenced with the birth of
Christ, who taught new doctrine-to love one
another. The Christian Catholic church, ever
true to the teachings of her Divine Master,
lifted humanity from its slavery and paganism
and exalted woman to her proper sphere. And
SO down the ages we see the Roman pontiffs
sacrificing all they possessed to redeem and
Christianize the poor eaptive-the slave.
Frederick Ozanim, the founder of the con-
ence of st. Vincent De Paul, makes a beauti-
full simile between philanthrephy and Chris
tian charity. One is like woman decked in
fnery posed before the mirror, while the
other takes the poor child and presses 1t to her
bosom. He then eloquently and pathetically
recounted the many deeds OF charity per-
formed by the Sisters of Mercy on the battle
field, in our own beloved country, and silently
caring for the unfortunate in other ways.
A large sum will be realized for the orphans,
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

Saturday afternoon Mr.. T. z. Beals, the
furniture man on Market street, left his Office
for few minutes His safe was unlocked land
on his return he found the leash drawer out on
the floor and $40 in gold belonging to his wife
which had been placed in the drawer for safe
keeping was missing, but the thief did not
touch quite an amount in bills belonging to the
firm.
The boy named Boland arrested in Law
renee, Mass, disappeared from this city last
summer. His step-father is Gustav johnson,
43s Commercial street. The boy caused much
merriment at the railroad stations and on the
island boats last summer, and at the Lyceum
as jig dancer and by his bright replies to
jokes.
Saturday morning early Officers Greedy and
Frank found four boys in Dolan's barn on Gem
tire street intoxicated. They had broken into
arum-shop and stolen liquor, beer, ginger ale
and cigars. The Oldest boy YVES not over ten
years of age. There was narrow escape from
fire for twenty-five burned matches were
found in cigsr-box on the hay.
Some time ago Mr.. Billings provision store
was entered and large cheese stolen. Officer
Slower found the greater portion of the cheese
In door-ysrd, the thieves having cut out
from il about ten pounds
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

Adiutant General Geo. L. Beal contemplates
taking trip to Florida the present winter.
Mr. Elbridge G. Pierce of Portsmouth, N.
H., died in Washington D. c., on Monday
evening last at the age of "a. He was widely
known as shipbuilder in former years in Gar
diner.
The many friends of Mr.. Walter Allen, late
editor of the PRESS, and now editor of the
Boston Advertiser, were much pleased to see
him IN Portland, Saturday
A telegram was received from Philadelphia
Saturday announcing the serious illness of
Frank Cummings of this city. Mr.. Cummings
as is well known here, is agent for the Bald
win Locomotive Works and Herr Krupp OF
Germany.
The Southern Cultivstor and Dixie Farmer
says: "The Young farmers Climb, Of Atlanta,
Georgia, has honored itself in making Govern
or and Mrs. Frederick Robbie of Maine, hon
orary members of the club. Aside from having
once resided in Thomas County Ga. Coy. Robbie
Is Master OF the Maine State Grange, which
he has made second to none in the country,
and Governor OF the State, which he has ruled
with rare wisdom and strict economy. He has
amply proven that farmer is capable of fill
ing the highest offices with ease, ability and
honor"
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

WANTED-A position as housekeeper in a
w small family in Portland particulars given
upon inquiry. Address SOLICITOR, Box No. 1876.
ian7-1
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Cra,,,nT .i,er,,v A,.ac;.,;a,

The grand coffee party and promenade con-
cert to be given By the Grsttans at City Hall
tomorrow evening will be pronounced sue
CESS. The tickets are selling in great numbers,
and City Hall will see one Of the largest par
les of the season. The ladies are now busy
making final preparations for the coffee party,
and their feature of the entertainment will be
exceedingly attractive. The order of dances
has been made M by the floor director, Mr. T.
j. Wslch, aud, with his corps Of aids, all will
be donelpossible to make enjoyment for those
participating. Chandler will play for the first
time some very beautiful selections, and the
concert will be given by his full military band
OF twenty pieces. Ten pieces will furnish the
music for the dancing. The society has receiv.
ed from Mr.. D. II. Ingraham present of
-txenty volumes of the Congressional Record as
an addition to the library.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
Sudden Death.

Mr.. George FL. Roberts, son OF Col. T A.
Roberts. who has been keeping boarding
house on India street, dropped dead Saturday
afternoon, in his kitchen. Mr.. Roberts
was painter by trade, and followed that
trade in connection with his other business
He had been working in his fathers shop
Saturday, but felt we'll when he left the
shop and went home. He complained OF feel
ing dizzy while in the act of shaking
down his fire said several times that he felt
very badly. boarder then offered to shake
1t down, and started to do so, when Mr.. Rob-
erts slaughtered up, saying, "Ohl how badly I
feel, and Immediately fell forward upon the
boarder, who caught Mr.. Roberts in his arms
and carried him to an adjoining room and laid
him upon the bed. DIR. Ordway was summon
ed, but Mr.. Roberts never spoke after he arrv-
cd. The Doctor said he was probably dying
when he fell forward. The deceased served in
the navy during the war of the rebellion. He
was considered good workman, was 80 years
of age, and leaves a family
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
Goldfish.

The catch Of Goldfish by the New England
feet for the past year. as made up by Mr.. w.
A. Wilcox, OF the American Fish Bureau,
Gloucester, aggregates 9s7, 5S4 quintals. includ-
ing 722,395 quintals by Massachusetts, and
265, 191 quintals by Maine vessels. In 1883 the
total ca tch was 1,o61, 1893 quintals. This shows
falling off for 1884 OF ALA quintals, and is
owing to the light catch on the Western Banks
as well as the partial failure of the Eastern
shore fishery. The Grand Banks, Cape Shore
and Georges fleets have had good fishing all
through the season, and occurred more than an
average catch.
The catch Of other ground fish, particularly
bake, was very light, and haks are now SELF
ing as high as large Goldfish. The number of
vessels engaged in the Goldfish fleets in 1884,
was 75l, with $3.50 men. Massachusetts has
419 vessels, with $3.50 men, and Maine 1872
vessels, with 1880 men. This does not include
the fresh fish feet
The following statement gives the catch OF
Goldfish for several wears:
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
RURGLARIZED.
John CrOnan's Store Entered aud $50
Stolen.

Second story thieves for some time past have
invaded the quiet households of New England
by means Of their noiseless ladders aud glass
cutters, much to the surprise and annoyance of
the tenants below; but the first story thief lie
new departure and two of their efforts have
been reported here within week.
John Cronan is proprietor Of a small grocery
aud provision store near the corner OF Fore
and Hampshire stiests. He lives overhead and
keeps his spare money in draw in the store,
but before retiring always assures himself OF
its security. Last night on returning from
Father CoHaty's lecture, Mr.. Cronan made the
alarming discovery that his money draw had
besn visited by burglars who with the aid of
skeleton key obtained an entrance at the store
door, placed pork barrel against it, appro-
priated $3.50 in bills and silver and then "skip-
ped" Strange to say as at the Dillingham;
robbery, Mr.. Cronan's family were at home
but were ignorant of the occurrence. No clew
to the perpetrators.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
>Suieide.

Yesterday morning Mrs. Webber, wife Of
Captain James M. Weber, who resides at No.
JOG Clark street, got out of bed about $50
O'Clock and went into the wood shed. AS she
did not return after some time her daughter
went out to the shed and found her mother
hanging by the neck and her remains quite
cold, showing she had been dead some time.
Mrs. Weber had been out of health lately,
and abe probably took her life ID moment of
alteration of mind. Her husband is in COM
msnd of vessel now lying in the port of Mo-
bile. Mrs. Weber was about IS years of age.
She leaves the daughter who resided with her,
besides her husband. Coroner Gould was call
cd but considered an inquest unnecessary.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED-At54 Danforth St.. girl to gem
w eral Homework, ian9.1
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
A YesseI LiheIIed.

In the United States District Court in Bos-
ton, the case Of James D. Richardson VS..
schooner Abbie S. Emery is on trial. 1t is
libel for collision. The libellant seeks to re-
cover damages for injuries to the schooner
Eliza Jane, which was run into by the Emery
while ct anchor in the roads in this harbor in
May, 1888. The defense is negligence on the
part OF the Eliza Jane, in that no lights were
set and no watch on deck. L. M. Child a4d
NJ. Cargsn appear for Hbellspt and E. g..
Dodge for libellee.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

VAUGHAN srREEr cHnRcH.

The Vaughan Street Society met for the
first time in their new lecture room Friday
evening. After singing the doxology, and the
grand old hymn "Jesus. lover of my 80 ul," the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. LeLacheur, read the second
chapter of James, the chapter which the soci-
ETY. adopted as their motto There was speak,
ing by the pastor and several of the brethren
and letter was read by Rev. Parker Jaques,
who had watched the prosperity of the society
with great interest and joy. When pastor of
Pine Street Church, years ago, he urged the
establishment of a society on Vaughan street,
where persons could be reached not otherwise
called upon. The principle of free seats en-
abled many to attend the Vaughan st. Church
high pew taxes existed. The harmony in the
church was highly to be commended and no
urged the society never to forget the injunc-
ton of John, that they love one another.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

VNANTED DIFF Chas. Ernshaw wants any-com-
w munication with Mrs. Miller he can call.
Don't write any more letters. MRS. MILLER.
jan6-1
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
The Seventh Day Adventist Mission in
Portland.

Portland.
Last fall an organization called the s. D. A.
I. T. and M. Association, which being inter-
preted means the Seventh Day Adventist In
ternational Tract and Missionary Society, hired
the hall on Congress street, formerly occupied
by the Young Mems Christian Association,
and established mission with the view of
opening public reading room and sending
missionaries throughout the city. The hall
proved an inoonvenient place for a reading
room, and this and other drawbacks retarded
the work The Deering campmeeting proved
a success, and since then enlarged and improv-
ed plans for city mission have been laid. The
large three-story brick building, No. 113 Pearl
street, has been hired. and the front parlor fit
ted up as reading room and opened to the
public. The adjoining parlor on the same
floor is used as place of worship. Public
services are held every Saturday afternoon, at
3 o'clock, aDd public Bible reading given
every Sunday evening. Notice of special
public services will be given hereafter. The
Maine s. d. A. Tract Repository, which for
many years has been located iu South Nor
ridgewock, has been removed to Portland, and
an active band of colporteurs and missionary
laborers occupy rooms in the mission house.
sionary papers and books is being adopted, and
In connection with this idea Bible readings are
being held with families who desire to investi-
gate the word of God. Considerable interest
is being awakened, and additions are being
made to the society quite rapidly.
Seventh Day Adventists differ from other
evangelical denominations in the fact that
they claim to be reformers, calling the atten-
ton of professed Chrlstendom to Bible truths,
down-trodden and made void by tradition dur
ing the long years of papal darkness This
work of reformation they believe sforms part
of closing message of mercy, designed to pre-
pare people for the coming OF Earth's King.
Their missionary work, therefore, is not con-
fined to the unconverted, but like that of past
reformers, extends to the Protestant churches
at large. Reforms have always been unpopu-
lar, aggressive and accompanied with much
opposition; yet, in these days of light and
knowledge the public should manifest candid
spirit, be willing to investigate, and be able to
meet error with "thus saith the Lord and
also be willing to accept truth from whatever
source 1t may come. LIBERAL.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
RAILWAY MATTERS.
Boston s. Maine.

The old Eastern road engines are being re-
painted, and the names that formerly belonged
to them restored, and the numbers increased
to 100; that is, No. 10 will be no. and SO on
they have also the words Boston & Maine,
Eastern Division" painted on them. There
are eighteen new engines contracted for, to be
completed June 1st; four of them are to be
switch and the remainder passenger engines.
Three OF the latter are to be larger than any
now in use, having cylinders 1Sx24; the largest
now is 1Sx22.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

VUANTED-Ag good reliable man In every town
w to sell our household cutlery; send for Illus
day. Address with stamp F. I. MILLS & CO.,
Maiden, Mass. ian7.l
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
A Strange stery.
StF"hEo BIory,
The Los Vegas IN. M Optic of January Sd

The Los Vegas IN. M Optic of January Sd
says:
A strange story comes from Phoenix. A few
days ago man died there, known las Donald
Mckenzie. The Gazette says his true name
was David Dudley Field, and he was nephew
OF the distinguished jurist and of Cyrus w.
Field and Stephen j. Field; that some domes-
tic trouble drove him to lose his identity in the
tar West. About four or five years ago he
went TO Arizona; was member of Ross Tue
son company that went to Mexico after Indi.
ANS; went to Prescott and tended bar at differ
emit saloons and finally reached Phonix nearly
year ago. He was not incorporate in his
habits, but was quiet and geDtlemanly. The
day before his death he requested friend to
write to his wife, Mrs. Malinda Field, West.
brook, .Maine, where she resides with their two
nearly grown children, and to his uncle David
Dudley Field, in New York city.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

AS Mrs. John Barstow was leaving her daughter
residence Tuesday evening. she slipped and fell dis
locating her shoulder.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
ReaI I.slnte Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry OF
Deeds:
Brunswick Dunning to Lemuel H.
Slower land. sos.
windham John G. senter to William F. Hall,
land. $1,000.
Iibby's Neck-Adalbert R. Harmon to Fred G.
0r&Ees, land, valuable amount.
KnightYills Eunice G. Mountfort to George G.
Mountfort, land, $500.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
SUBURBAN WIS.


Beering.
Woodford's Commandery of the Golden Cross has
elected officers as follows:
Noble Commander-D. II. Reed
Vice Noble Commander-Mrs R. M Reed
Worthy Prelate-D. Moulton
Keeper OF Records-Isaae L.. Elder
financial Keeper OF Records-C. W. Foster.
treasurer I. ]. Riggs.
worthy Herald-B. L. Parkman
worthy Inside Guard IS. 3. Woodbury.
worthy outside Guard-H. B. Libby.
Kni ghtvilIe.
Mr.. Geo. G. Mountferd on Friday got into his car
rage standing in his front dooryard but before he
could pick up the reins the horse started and ran
into heavy wagon. The carriage upset and
the occupants spilled out. Mr. Mountford fell unon
one hand and broke one or two bones, beside being
badly shaken.
North Yarmouth.
AS Mrs John Barstow was leaving her daughter
residence Tuesday evening" she slipped and fell dis
Freeport.
A unanimous call has been extended by the Bap-
tist church and parish to Rev. G. M Emery of Fair
field to become pastor with degree of assurance
that it will be accepted.
A few weeks ago burglars entered the dwelling
house of Nathaniel Dyer. ESQ.,, treasurer of Pownal
and stole trunk containing town papers and 9th.
ers of value and few dollars in money. Mr. Dyer
offers reward of 500 and no questions asked il
the trunk and contents be returned.
The Freeport shooting club have purchased fine
Ballard Rifle for target practice.
The installation of the officers of Hanasseket
lodge, Z; of p, took place Friday. Deputy Master
Evererd Russ was installing. officer. The lodge has
been organized almost three years and numbers
about one hundred.
North Gray.
J. W. Humphrey.cut his foot, while chopping in
the woods but was able to walk home
Mrs. Laura A. Dresser was badly injured by a
vicious COW at Stephen Morse's a short time since
She ia now confined to her bed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
For Sale.

T1HARM in Cornish Me-, known as the S. P Small
Il farm, formerly owned by Simeon Pease con-
tanning 300 acres more or less. situated two miles
from Cornish village, three miles from P Il o. r. R.
and of the best locations in the State Buildings
new in 1880. Barn 1t0x43; basement under whole;
Carriage house, Wood house. Toolroom and Gran
AIRY, all in one building, SSx24. This farm has
large smooth fields, pasturage, wood and some TIM
Der. Also several hundred fruit trees, which are
quite source of revenue. Running water in house,
stable and barn without fail. l will sell this farm
very easy terms, exchange it for business or
real estate in town. Apply on premises to @. D.
SMALL. ian9eod2w
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

no RENT-A small two story house suitable for
4 one family. Enquire at III NEWBURY ST.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
CatarrE1 Cured

Catarrn is a very prevalent disease, with
distressing and offensive symptoms. Hoods
Sarsaparilla gives ready relief and speedy
cure, from the fact it acts through the blood.
and thus reaches every part of the system.
az suffered with catarrh fifteen years. Took
Hoods Sarsaparilla and am not troubled any
with catarrn. and my general health is much
better" l. W. LILLIs, Postal Clerk Chicago
4 ST. Louis Railroad.
81 suffered with catarrh Q OF years tried
many wonderful cures, inhalers, etc., spend.
ingnearly one hundred dollars without benefit
tried Hoods SarsaparilIa, and was greatly
inlDrnTed" M. A. ARBEY, Worcester. Mass
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized by
three peeuliarities 1st the combination Of
remedial agents; I'd, the proportion; Sd, the
process of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is medicine of unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional eyidenca
'Hood's Sarsaparilla tones up my system,
puriies my blood, sharpens my appetite, and
seems to make me over" j. +. THOMPSON.
Register of Deeds, Lowell Mass.
floods Sarsaparilla beats all others, and
is worth its weightin gold" /. HARRINGTON.
100 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SaYSapaFiIEa
Sold by all druggists 81 six for 50. Made
only by G. /. HOOD 81 CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 sboses One. Dollar.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

Mr.. J. A. st. John is working to have a
sweepstakes race at Creve Cosur Lake, st.
Louis, about the middle of June, four men to
start, each depositing $1,000, and the winner
to take $4,000. second man $1,000, and third
man $500. In addition to Gaudaur, it is ex-
pected that Teemer, Ross and Conley will
start.
Gaudaur says hs is willing to give Wallace
Ross race near st. Louis the latter part of
NAV
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

THE aKRnAk VOLUNTEER.

Thatcher Post and Shepley Camp will sur
prise the public in the production of "The
German Volunteer" at City Hall next
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Will D. Saphar is
an admirable comedian and makes any guam
tity OF fun in his part. The rehearsals have
been very satisfactory. Tickets can be pro-
ourGdQf Stock
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
FL FL A Z r. Il

Swift's Specific cured me of rheumatism three
months ago, after my physicians had exhausted
their remedies without givinn relief.
G. p. GOODYEAR. Atty at Law, Brunswick, Ga.
L have been afflicted with rheumatism nearly forty
years, and few bottles of Swifts Specific cured
me. IT is a God-send to the suffering.
j. b. WALLER, Thomson, Ga.
/ have been entirely relieved of severe rheuma-
tism in my right arm by the of Swifts Specific.
and passed through last winter without a relapse.
SIDNEY HERBERT, Ed. So. Cultivator, Atlanta, Ga.
TWENTY YEARS. had been a satferer from
rheumatism twenty years; was reduced to a skele-
tom could hardly get about. crutches.
Swift's Specific has cured me sound and well.
mrs. EZRA MERsHoN, Macon, Ga.
Swift's Specific has relieved me of rheumatism
which time threatened to stop my ministerial
work. REV. W. A. KIRK, Cross Plains Ala.
Swifts Specific is entirely vegetable. Treatise On
Blood and Skin Diseases mailed Tree.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ca,
jan1 d&wnrm
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
soldier, DIepumen, A..oc;a,ie.

All persons who have contributed the sum of
one dollar or upward are members OF the Sol
diers and Sailors Monument Association, and
are invited to be present and take part in the
annual meeting tonight.
A large number Of certificates of stock re-
main uncslled for, and will be distributed at
the meeting to these appIving
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12

At the annual meeting Of the Union Wharf
CompauG held Saturday Gen. Francis Fessen-
den was elected president, Stephen x. Dyer
treasurer and clerk, Messrs. Fessenden, Shurt-
left and r. o. Oonant trustees.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-12
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
SATURDAy-Alonzo Roberts, Intoxication; fined
50 and cost
VIM. Comfy, Patrick Feeny, Thomas Flaherty,
Thomas Langran. Larceny; sentenced to the Re-
form School during minority.