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The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
A Brilliant Wedding.

The First Universalist church in Congress
Square, was filled yesterday morning with
the families and friends of Miss Kate Ful-
lington Dyer of this city and Mr.. Henry +.
Wood of San Francisco, Cal, formerly OF
Portland, who were united in marriage by
Rev. Henry Blanchard, pastor of the church.
The bride was attired in an elegant watered
silk en- traine, wore beautiful tulle veil,
and her ornaments were diamonds. The
groom was dressed in morning costume
dark Prince Albert coat and trousers. Prior
to the advent of the bridal party, and after
the ceremony, Mr.. Duncan, the organist OF
the church, played most exquisitely a
potpouYri from Faust" the wedding march
from "Lohengrin, delightful waltz, and
Mendelsshon's wedding march, The ushers
who were in morning costume, like the
groom, were Messrs. Arthur S. Austin of
Boston, John A. Emery George E. Bird and
Erving S. E. Mcclellan of Portland. After
the ceremony there was a wedding breakfast
at the home of the brides mother on Free
street for the family and intimate friends OF
the bride and groom. The presents were
very handsome but were not displayed.
The happy couple left on the $50 p. m. train
for their home at San Rafael, Cal, followed
by the best wishes of very many friends.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


Such is the title of a musical abslrdity nv
William Gill, the well known burlesque writer.
1t is of the same class as "The Pullman Car.
"Parlor Match and other pieces of that ilk.
The first act represents in burlesque an editorial
office entitled "The Evening Chestnut" in which
chestnut Jokes hold a large place The second
act is laid in the Atlantic Pacific tea store. The
fun of the piece is provided by Richard Golden.
Dora Wiley, James Gilbert, D. Mackie. Messrs.
Stuart and Deane The singing and DANCING are
excellent and the piece will be repeated tonight
There was large and apparently well pleased
audience last night.
YOUNG LADIES' ORCHESTRA
The Young Ladies' Orchestra, which has heen
rehearsing for some time under the direction of
Mr.. F. L. Collins, gave their first concert at Y. M.
c. A. Hall last evening in the presence of large
and delighted audience, composed of MANY of
our most critical people. The members of tbe
orchestra are all pupils either of the Boston Com
seryatory or of the principal teachers in this civ,
and the following was the composition of the
band:
Conductor, Mr. F. Collins; First Violins-Misses
Addie Perry, Nellie Young, Thaxter Florence
Leach and Katie Patrick; Second vioIins- Misses
Brett; Clarionet Miss Nellie Bettes; Comets cts
Reynolds; Pianist Miss Sadie Young. ien"
The selections played by the orchestra were the
march from Faust" Krenser's Sounds from
the Alps" an overture by Kanla and march,
authors name not given: The ladies PLAYED with
great precision, producing an excellent body OF
tone, and shaded with much delicacy and feeling.
Their time was frequently worthy Of male orches-
tras Of long drill and experience and it is hoped
that they will be heard frequently during the Win
ter. Miss Clara Merrill and Mrs Farley sang
several numbers most delightfully."-, and Mr.. j e
Newton read twice to great acceptance A violin
solo by Miss Nellie Young, and string ouartette
were deservedly encored.
NOTES.
Jessie Couthou will give an extra entertainment
outside of the Stockbridge course on the after
noon of the 18th instant, at City Hail. She will
probably be assisted by DeKontski the pianist.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

A very pretty bouquet has been laid on our
table, plucked by Mrs II. P. ingalls, in the
open air.
There will be special business meeting of
the Associated Charities at room IS, City
Building, this afternoon, at $50 o'clock.
The November meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will occur on
Friday at headquarters, 5I5 Exchange street.
at 2.3op. IN.
A motion for new trial has been filed in
the j. Winslow Jones appeal case in the
Supreme Court and will come before the
Law Court next July.
At the carnival and bicycle combination at
the Bijou skating parlor tomorrow evening
those appearing in costume will be admitted
free.
A despatch received Tuesday from the
eastward, reported large coal laden
schooner ashore at Owls Head, and request
ed the aid of a revenue steamer The cutter
Woodbury. left this port and probably has
been able to render assistance.
Harry Austin, who hired a team from
stable keeper Austin Monday, stole $50 from
cook at the Baker House, and was arrested
at North Conway, N. H., Tuesday, was
brought to Portland yesterday by Officer F.
T. Merrill. He had on him two revolyers. a
quantity of cartridges and SIT in money.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
THE RESURRECTION CASE.
No Foundation Discovered for the
Strange Story.

Diligent search yesterday, both at Cape
Elizabeth and Deering, failed to afford any
additional information in regard to the fami-
ly OF young Dyer, the hero of the remarka-
BILE story told by Blanche Edwards. Resi-
dents of Cape Elizabeth say they know of no
such man, but Mr.. Cooper, who works in
this city, remembers the accident. Deering
mas been thoroughly canvassed for brick
houses setting alone in the woods, but with
no very satisfactory results. 1t is true there
are brick houses in the woods of Deering,
but no one of them is inhabited by a family
named Dyer.
Mr. Marston stated last night that he was
informed of the accident and death of Dyer
at the time by Blanche Edwards sister, and
had known for a number of weeks that
Blanche was keeping company with young
man at the Cape. Blanche told Mr.. MarSton
that the house occupied by the Dyers in Cape
Elizabeth was on the Shore Road some miles
beyond Cape Cottage. She also told him
that as she understood the facts, young Dyer
was not thrown from his wagon on Portland
bridge, but somewhere on the Shore Road,
between his fathers house and Portland.
Yesterday Miss Edwards was driven over
what she thought was the route taken when
she visited the Dyers, but failed to recognize
the house.
The following anonymous letter was re-
ceived at the Advertiser office Tuesday 1t
was almost illegibly written, and the SPELL
ing was poor:
Joseph Dyer died IA months ago. and his moth
er and friend have been expecting him back every
day since he has been buried. His mother has
had his grave opened good many times, and he
looked the same as when they buried him. So
they told the DOCTOR and the doctor went and got
him under their hands for seven months, and kept
him In doors till he got all right. His mother
thought she heard his voice Friday, saving,
mother, get all my friends here tonight for / am
coming back" And his mother got all his friends
there and they staid there all night. They got
tired Of waiting; when it got IL O'Clock, some of
his friends went to the graveyard and got his cot
his mother was going to open it, and Joseph was
coming into the front door, He said Mother
don't open it, because here / am" She flung the
cover down and ran to him, kissed him and asked
him where he had been. He did not say, but the
doctor told her the next evening that he had been
In trance, and he kept him till he got over it,
All sort of theories have been formed as to
the origin of this improbable story. Miss
Edwards believes she is telling the truth, and
it is possible she has been imposed upon by
persons who had some selfish object in view.
Atpresent the mysterious story bids fair to
remain as great mystery as it has been.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
The unixersaIist Fair.

The fair under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid of the Church of the Messiah opened
yesterday afternoon in City Hall, with en-
couraging prospects. The weather was fine
and at an unusually early hour visitors be-
gan to gather and the attendance during the
afternoon was very much larger than ever
before on the first day. The tables were lib
orally patronized, and the refreshment room
received generous support. The handsome
silk quilt presented to Mrs. Crosley by the
Ladies' Aid is hung in one corner of the hall
and attracts much attention.
The entertainment last evening afforded
much enjoyment to a good-sized audience.
The programme was opened with selection
by Chambers orchestra, followed by the
Amphion Quartette, who were obliged to
respond to an encore Mr. David Moulton's
Rotations excited great merriment, as they
always do, and the singing of Sammy Mer-
rill and Justin Barber, dressed in their
quaint Quaker costumes, was very pleasing
and drew forth abundant applause for
them. Messrs. Barnum and Farrell,
in their musical, showed themselves
masters of many instruments, all of which
they played with skill, rendering the selec-
lions with good effect. They were twice re-
called.
The fair continues today and the ladies
are looking for fresh supply of visitors and
patrons this afternoon. Their tables are yet
well loaded with a variety of useful and
fancy articles, to be sold at very reasonable
prices
This evening the whole affair will conclude
with the popular Dickens Party, the crown
ing event of the hour. Great pains have
been taken to improve upon last winter
Several new and important features have
been introduced that will prove novelty
even to those who witnessed it before
Nearly 200 characters will appear in costume
representing every phase of English life as
pictured by Charles Dickens. There will be
the dream of Dickens-a new feature,-the
characters passing in review before him, the
Pickwick reception, the fainting scene
dramatized, the trial-a perfect represent
alton of an English court scene,-and then
the grand march, followed by social assem-
bly,. Tickets on sale at Stockbridge's.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
Life Insurance worthy the Name!

We call attention to the advertisement OF
the old Mutual Life Co. in our columns,
whose assets now swell up to the enormous
sum of $1O6,5O00OO. after having returned to
its policy holders, during the past 40 years
over $216OOo,OO0, and which is now issuing
the most liberal policy of any company in
the shape of endowments, and is paying the
largest dividends, making it an investment
worth having, being as good as any Govern
ment Bond, beside the advantages of Life
Insurance, continually increasing in value
by additions.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
suIcIde OF Captain PoIIexs.

The community was startled yesterday af-
ternoon by the information that Capt Wood
bury IL. Polleys, a boarder at the Falmouth
Hotel, had committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head with a revolver.
Capt Polleys was an old shipmaster, who
was born in Portland and was about 6S
years Of age A few years ago he left the
sea and was appointed consul to Barbados.
He was afterwards changed to Caibarien,
Cuba About a year ago he became men,
Der of the Sailors Snug Harbor, New York,
and last summer returned to Portland and
became boarder at the Falmouth Hotel.
Lately Capt. Polleys has been very much
depressed and, few days ago, it is said he
told an acquaintance that he meant to kill
himself The gentleman laughed, attaching
no Importance to the statement Some days
ago the captain had conversation with Mr..
Martin, the proprietor of the hotel, in which
he spoke in strong terms to that gentleman
of the kindness he had continually shown
towards him. No idea of an intent of self
destruction ON Capt. Polleys part ever en-
tered any ones mind.
Friday night Capt Polleys, after going to
bed, took large dose of morphine, wet
sponge in chloroform, and awaited death.
After the chloroform had Supplied him. the
sponge fell from his face and he came to.
The dose of poison he had taken made him
sick and he threw it off his stomach. He
was discovered in semi-crazy condition in
his rooms Saturday noon, and was promptly
cared for by Mr.. Martin, who notified Capt.
Polleys' wife, who was in Massachusetts,
She same to Portland. Yesterday the Cap
tain asked his wife to step to the elevator
and ask The elevator boy to get writing ma
terials. She did so, and as she stock at the
elevator she heard a pistol shot. She ran
back to the room and found that Capt. Pol
leys had arisen from bed, on which he had
been lying, all dressed, opened trunk, took
from 1t bulldog revolver, placed the muzzle
to the right temple and blew out his brains
Coroner Gould was called but considered
an inquest unnecessary
Capt Polleys leaves sister, son and
daughter by first wife, and second wife
and daughter
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
ST. Andrews Society.

At the annual meeting of the Portland st.
Andrews Society, last night the following
gentlemen were elected to Office for the
ensuing year:
President-Thomas Burgess.
vice President-Duncan Menish.
RECOMMENDATION Taylor.
Secretary-Robert Mcdonald.
Assistant Secretary--A. Wallace.
Chaplan-Rev. J. r. Crosser.
Physician-H. H. Hay.
Charitable Committee-James Miller, William
johnson, Andrew Cross.
Auditing Committee ;Robertsonland.Ke
Mcdonald.
Messrs, Menish, Miller and Mcdonald were
appointed acommittee to'arrange foriasupper
on st. Andrews Day, Nov. Both.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
Civil Service Examination,

The examination of candidates for the
civil service took place at the High School
building yesterday. The examination was
conducted by Chief Examiner Charles Ly.
man of the Civil Service, and by the Local
examining board, consisting of Messrs
Moulton, Hight and Roberts. For the Gus,
toms department AZ candidates were exam.
ined for the department service at Wash
ington II candidates were examined, 4six Of
them being ladies. Another examination
will be held today. About fifty additional
candidates for the customs department arr
o,-,aaofad
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
Star Line Steamboat COMPANY

At the adjourned annual meeting of the
Star Line Steamboat Company, held yester-
day afternoon, the report of the treasurer
was read and accepted. The report is very
gratifying; the receipts from the years bus
mess having been something over 1900,
and the expenditures about $4,000, leaving a
balance to the oompany's credit of over $1O,-
600. which has been applied to the reduction
of the debt.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

WEDNEsDAY.-Arthur Palmer VS.. John II.
Thomas. Action to recover a balance of $149. 85
alleged to be due for labor of the plaintiff in driy
ing stage between Brunswick and Potts Point in
defendant from Sept, Z, 1888, to June %, 1885.
The plaintiff claims that the defendant agreed to
after that good wages and he claims that his
services were worth S25 per month through the
summer and SIS through the next winter. The
defendant denied that there was any such con-
tract; he claims that he agreed to pay and plain
tiff agreed to work for $3.50 year and upon that
basis plaintiff has been fully paid Defendant
admits he has had S227.15 but denies that he
had the balance Plaintiff also claimed that if the
the defendant he ought not to be held to it be-
cause he was a minor and did not attain his
majority until July Z, 1885. The jury retired at
o'clock. AT a quarter past six they rendered a
verdict for the plaintiff for SOAPS.
Weston Thompson for plaintiff.
StrOut e. Holmes for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
Fire in corham.

The large barn located on farm mile
east of the village of Gorham, owned by the
heirs of Samuel F. Haggett of Portland, was
totally destroyed with its contents by fire
yesterday morning. Children playing with
matches caused the fire. The loss is $3.50
no insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
Masonic,

At the 123d annual meeting of Portland
Lodge, No. 1, F. and A. NJ, held last even
ing, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
W. M.-Judson b. Dunbar.
S. W.-ConVerse o. Leach,
j. W.-George d. Loring.
Treas.-William o. Fox.
Sec-George II. Gould,
Member Masonic Trustees-William n, Prince.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
millinery Opening.

Ladies should not fail to attend the winter
opening of millinery at Palmers today. II
will be the finest exhibition of the season.
Miss Allen who has charge of this depart
ment will be pleased to see all her friends.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
DEATHS.

In this city,, Nov. IL, Capt W. H. Polleys, aged
IS years.
In West Harpswell, Nov. g. Mrs Hannah A.
Randall, widow of the late Dea. William Randall.
aged 80 years.
In Durham, Nov. 5, Mrs. Elizabeth, widow of
the late Charles Brown, aged So years months.
In Pittston. Nov. g. Capt Jos. C. Bailey, aged
rs years months.
In Hallowell, Nov 3, Capt n T. Stone, aged
So years months.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
RACES.

In this city, Nov. IL, at Congress Square Church
by Rev. Henry Blanchard, Henry Parker Wood of
san Rafael, Cal, and Miss Kate Fullington Dyer
Lewis E. Jackman and Miss Ida NJ Caldwell, ali
of Sherman.
In Phipsburg, Nov 8, Edw H. Sampson of Bath
and Miss Julia E. Rollins of Phipsburg
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
New England Telephone Company.

The New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Company has completed copper line
from Portland to Boston. Conversation has
been easily carried on between Portland and
Providence, R. /. There may be conditions
of weather when it will be necessary for the
subscriber at one end of the line to be at the
central office to work satisfactorily. The
Company has also put up four new cables in
Portland this autumn, making eight now in
use here, which will prevent many crosses
Of wires in stormy weather. The central Of
fee now calls up every subscriber at about
8 O'Clock a. M, to ascertain if the line and in
struments are all right.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
Great Blanket Sale

The attention of buyers of bed blankets is
called to large lot, damaged by fire, which
are to be sold tomorrow by Rines Brothers
at retail These have all been renovated
and are now to be sold at great loss.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try of deeds:
Deering- Samuel II. Stevens and others to
Charles b. Halves, land, $918.24.
Deering Land Company to Robert Campbell,
scarboro- M. Sylvester to Bella R. Law
renee, land, SO.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

WEDNEsDAY.--Frank Griffin, libellant VS..
Schooner Mountain Laurel. This was libel by
the cook OF the schooner for an alleged balance of
wages and his share of the catch which balance
he claims to be S23 or more Defence that the
cook was to be paid his wages by the crew as per
shipping articles and had no claim as shares
man, and that there was nothing due him. Not
finished.
Reid for respondent. HadIock for Iibellant.
Adjourned to Thursday morning
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12

TyOR sALE-at bargain, the new house SO
E Carleton street, 10 rooms, good closets and
pantries, open fire-places heated by steam, gas
and gas fixtures curtains and fixtures, bath ROOM
sc; 10 tons of coal in cellar; the house is ready
for occupancy with not a dollar expense to be put
out will arrange for one-half of purchase money
on mortgage. GEO. R. DAVIS, Real Estate Brok-
er, 5071a Congress street. III
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12

If you are tired taking the large old fashioned
gripping pills, try Carter's Little Liver Pills and
take some comfort A man can't stand every
thing. One pill dose.
nov 10 dS-w1w
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GoUL


WEDNEsDAY.-Bertha r. Hubbard. Search
and seizure; 500 and COSTS paid.
Samuel j. Hazzelton. Search and seizure; ap-
pealed
Israel Leavitt. Perjury; continued to Novem-
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12

Look out for the sale of unclaimed freight today
at building on Central wharf, over three car loads
to he sold
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
EMULSION OF COD LIVER OIL
with OuInine and Pensin.

Prepared by Caswell. Massey g. Co., IN. W, is
most strengthening and easily taken. Prescribed
by leading physicians. Label registered.
sep3 Tbs. Tu-18W
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12

Messrs Bailey & Co. will act as auctioneers for
Mr.. Yacubian, at his sale of Rugs this afternoon,
at 517 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1885-11-12
Eira Varn,on+p ,,++a,

in small packages, just received at W. L. WILSON
& Co.'S, cor. Exchange st. oc23dtf
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-03
feast. The residents OF the school district
manifested their zeal in the cause by being
present, aside from aiding and assisting.
VIsIToR
N B.-337 persons we're present.
Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS, The great Ruler Of the
Universe las, in His infinite wisdom, re-
moved from our midst ou, worthy and
esteemed friend and late Superintendent,
VIM JEFFERs, and
WHEREAS, The intimate relation held
during long Christian life by him with
the members OF this school makes it fit.
ting that we record our appreciation Of
him therefore,
Rssolusd. That the wisdom and abili.
ty which be has exercised in aid of our
school work, by counsel. service and
funds, will be held in grateful remem.
hrance.
Resolved, That the removal Of such q
man from our school, of which he has
been superintendent for two years, and
a leading member Of The church for more
than twenty years. leaves vacancy ant
shadow that will be deeply realized By
all members of the school and his friends
and will prove grievous loss to thi
school and community.
| Resolved. That, with deep sympathy
with the afflicted relatives aud friends o
the deceased,w We express an earnest hop
that even SO great bereavement may b
overruled for their highest good.
ANNIE BEAzEL,
knowles DcAN,
ALICE SIMERAL,
Committe on Resolutions.
Beallsville, o lio, Feb. IA, 1885.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-03
y The oldest Democrat of all b

&Y The oldest Democrat Of all has
been discovered in Hamilton county.
This ancient is Mr. Samuel Rapelee. who
not only voted for Jackson but for
Monroe before him, and James Madison
before him. and voted for Thomas JET.
forson in 1904. He was within year
OF being old enough to vote for Thomas
Jefferson for his first term in 1900, and
was nine years old when George Wash
ington was elected Hrst President of the
United States. He has lived under the
administration Of every President from
the first and lacks but four years of
being as old as the government Of the
United States. % the last election day
R ,publican called upon the old gen
tleman and offered him morey to vote
for Blaine and Logan, but The offer was
indignantly refused, the veteran saying
he was in his 103 year and had always
voted the Democratic ticket and saw no
reason Why he should change nov, and
had too much respect for his honor to
be bought up.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-03
LETTER FROM KANSAS.
WAvERLY, CoFFEY. Co., KANSAS,
Eahrnarp IL 122h

WAvERLY, CoFFEY. Co., KANSAS
February IL. 1885.
Ed. SPIRIT: Seeing several letters from
this 5 ate thought few lines from this
part would interest few of your many
readers
Waverly is 10 the southeastern part OF
Kansas, and in as good a county as there
is in the State. Corn makes from 45 to
rs bushels per acre. Wheat and all small
grains do equally we'll. Water in abun.
dance, and 1 consider it as good as you
will find any place.
This part began to be settled up 6 or
s years ago. The people are from vsri.
ous parts Of the Union. many being from
the Buckeye State. The county seat,
Burlington, is quite business place
Land sells from $40 to $50 per acre, and
is being fenced in very fast. Churches
and school houses are plentiful
j. W. Stewards soE is. now at Paola,
Miami County, attending the Normal
Psola has as 6ne an institution as can be
found.
Teachers get from $50 to $40 per
month for teaching.
Persons coming West would do we'll
to visit this part and see for themselves
Perhaps | may come again and tell
your readers the impression the West
made on me when / first came.
T. M. D.