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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
Work of the Woodbur

The revenue steamer Woodbury. was busy on
the coast near Rockland during the recent
heavy weather. On February 18, she found
the schooner Electric Light of Vinalhaven SOL
id in the ice at the eastern entrance of Fox
Island thoroughfare. She was cut out and
towed into clear water. The same day the
Woodbury. found the three masted schooner
Woodside of Bath, from Boston to Rockport,
becalmed between Alden's Rock and the
Southern Triangles drifting on the lodges. She
was towed to Rockport.
Thursday she towed the schooner Ella and
Annie out of Rockport harbor clear of the ice.
The same day she found the schooner William
T. Donnel of Bath, Boston for Rockport in
the ice off Fisherman's Island, trying to beat
to windward and losing ground. She was
towed to Rockport.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
Steamer NIoxemerrs.

The City of Richmond arrived at this port
from Eastport at IL o'clock Thursday night.
The vessel reports rough passage. A great
amount of ice was encountered, OBTAINING the
steamer fer some time in making Rockland.
Eggemoggin Reach was found to be frozen
over. The ice was eight or ten inches in
thickness compelling the taking of the outside
passage.
The Lewiston came in from Eastport yester-
day afternoon. She brought q heavy freight
and reports pleasant passage.
The cutter Dallas has been to the eastward
doing good work in assisting vessels through
the ice
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21

The public library will be closed ON Monday,
Feb 23d.
Traders from the country report that the
sleighing is excellent.
A first class track has been scraped on the
Back Bay, and trotters are speeded there.
Professor Caldwell and DR.. Damon continue
their successful mesmeric exhibitions at Cor
gress Hall.
The woman's gospel temperance meeting
will be held at the Mission tn Is evening at 73O.
All are invited.
The entertainment given in City Hall Feb.
18th, under the auspices of the Congress square
sociable committee for the benefit of the Homs
for Aged Men, realized the sum of $30610.
The tenants of the buildings on the corner OF
Brown and Congress streets have been notified
to yacate the premises, as new block will
be erected there the coming summer.
A party from this city rode out to Bluff Cot
tage yesterday and enjoyed fine dinner
Eastman & Goodwin's boat sleigh carried the
party.
DR.. II. A. Lamb will give his third lecture
on Astronomy in Congress Hall, entrance on
Temple street, at 2SO p. m. Miss Randall will
preside at the organ.
pOSOpOAVo
Congress street M. E. church will be given
next Monday evening The lecture is to be on
emusic and its Influences" by DIR. Crandall
Of this city.
Owing to the Washington's birthday supper
to be given at the Chestnut street church on
Monday evening, Feb. %, the Longfellow
Circle, will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 25th, in
stead of Monday.
The Deering Lodge Of Masons installed it's
new officers last evening, after which there
were literary exercises, a supper and dance.
The lodge is in prosperous condition number
ing now 103 members.
Rev. Henry Blanchard will preach tomorrow
morning in the Congress square church on
"The Theology of the Poet Longfellow." All
persons interested are cordially invited to at
tend.
On Thursday evening delegation from
Ivanhoe Division Uniformed Rank, Knights
Of Pythas, Of this city, visited the Division in
Lewiston, and were received with knightly
courtesy by their brethren in that city.
At the First Baptist church tomorrow evep-
ing DR.. Small will give the second lecture in
his course. Subject, Daniel the Prophet"
This promises to be OF even greater interest
than the hrst one, and will be appropriately
illustrated.
Mr.. Bashford will preach upon Paul's
Theology at Chestnut street church tomorrow
forenoon, and in the afternoon on PauIs
Philosophy-his treatment of the question of
slavery, wine and women.
Next Wednesday morning at IL O'Clock,
there will be rehearsal in Gilbert's Hall fer
the grand march of all the children who are to
take part in the fancy dress party. The party
will be in City Hall on the afternoon of Thurs
day, Feb. rs.
There will be temperance meeting under
the auspices of the Law and Order League and |
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, at
7.3O O'Clock p. M, Sunday, Feb 22d, in the |
Williston church. There will be addresses by |
Rev. Mr.. Bayley, Mr.. W, L. Dana and Mrs.
Hunt.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
The NIetbodi,t CeutepniaI.

At the Methodist centennial exercises held
in High street church, Auburn, Wednesday
evening, Rev. George d. Lindsay the pastor
formerly of Congress street church in this city
presided. The Rev. j. M. Williams of Pine
street M. E. church, Portland, dwelt upon
"The Peculiarities of Methodism." Hs said
many of those which were once peculiarities,
are not SO now, other denominations having
adopted them, by which means they have been
greatly quickened and helped. The class meet
ing, lay preaching, Methodist fire, a distinct
and clear way of presenting the doctrine of
sanctification, and the itinerancy, were en-
phasiZsd,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
Wooden Weddiup-

Mr.. and Mrs. X. J. Little celebrated the
fifth anniversary of their marriage at their res
idence on Pine street Thursday evening. The
invitations, engraved on wood paper, were
unique and appropriate. About 125 guests
were in attendance and the evening was spent
most agreeably. All united in expressing most
hearty congratulations to the host and hostess
and the many presents represented great va
riety OF wooden articles. The inner man was
abundantly and elegantly cared for by Robin
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
THE PROHIBITTON MEETING.
nIr. Augustus r. Cox Nominated fo,
Mayor.

In response to call issued by the chairman
OF the city committee of the Prohibition Party
between thirty and forty men assembled in the
Reform Club Rooms last evening The meet
log was called to order by L. H. Mcdonald,
and an organization was effected With Rev. s.
f. Pearson, chairman and w. 81. Seabury,
secretary. The chairman read the call for the
meeting and committee of seven was appoint
ed to nominate candidate for Mayor and three
delegates from each ward to nominate ward
officers. The following is the committee: 1.
Fl. Mcdonald, L. N. Sylvester, j. A. Kennedy,
j. s. White, j. f. Sheldon, George A. Wilson,
r. 81. Murphy
The committee reported that they had agreed
unanimously on the name of Mr.. Augustus f.
Cox, and presented that gentleman as the pro-
hibition candidate for Mayor. They also re-
ported, as far as completed, the list of dele.
gates. The report was accepted and the meet
ing adjourned until next Wednesday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21

Col. Merrill was not present at the ward
room, or at the Democratic ca aucus in ward
A until after the regular time called for the
meeting Thursday night,and took no other part
in the proceedings than to move the adjourn
ment of the caucus to last evening and that
when the caucus was held that the check list be
used. The Colonel won his title by gallant
service during the war and Is not the man to
engage in any underhanded proceedings
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
Washington,s Rir,hdnx.

AS Monday will be generally observed as a
hold ay, instead of Saturday, the Custom
House will be closed on that day, but will be
open as usual to-day. The banks and public
library will be closed Monday. The post-ofice
will be open Monday the regular holiday hours
from to a. M, and from 2 to Q. m. The
carriers make one delivery only, and that in
the morning. The window in connection with
the carriers division will be open from to 9
m. and from Q to 8 p. m. The Office will be
open as usual to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21

The Quarterly State Convention of the Reform
Clubs of Maine will be held at Auburn, Me-,
Wednesday and Thursday, March 4th and 9th,
1885, commencing at 10 o'cock a. m. Free enter
tainment will be provided by the Auburn Club for
all who may attend the convention. Reduced fares
may be expected from the railroads. 1t is hoped
that each club in the State will send at least one
delegate to the convention.
Per order State Committee:
P. H. OLIVER, Bath, Chairman.
j. A. KENNEDY, Portland, Secretary.
Papers throughout the State please copy.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21

O. Wesley Brown, who for many years has
lived a peculiar, almost hermit life two and a
half miles away from Gorham, was found yes
terday morning not far from his home frozen
to death. He undoubtedly lost his way and
perished while endeavoring to walk home iu
the storm of last Monday night. He was found
near the residence of Mrs. Miranda ElWell in
the town of Buxton,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
SOllaePs,

Somers, the halter, No. 253 Middle street,
has artistically arranged in one of his large
show windows all of the materials used in the
manufacture of fine stiff, soft and silk hats
Being practical halter he understands the
wants Of the retail trade aud he shows the hat
when first formed and in all the different pro-
cesses until finished. He is the only halter in
Maine that makes fine stiff, soft and silk hats
for the retail trade.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
DEATHS.

In this city, Feb. 20, Charles Mul-in aged "A yrs.
[Boston and st John, N. B.. papers copy.l
Notice of funeral hereafter
In this city, Feb. 90 Harold Allen only child of
Fred e. and Minnie A. Rundlett. aged 10 months
and 18 days.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock
at No. 2l3 Cumberland street. Bath papers copy
In this city, Feb. 90 Johnny L.. youngest child of
Henry r. and Lulie M. Stickney, aged months
and IL days.
Funeral this Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
at No. 81 Dow street.
In Biidgion, Feb, 16, Mrs. Polly Sylvester, widow
of Amasa sylvester, aged SO years 8 mont hs
In Bridgton, Feb. l6, Miss Lovina e. Seavey,
aged about A years.
In Harrison, Feb. 13. Mrs. Eunice, wife of Calvin
Stearns of Lowell aged 20 years.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
Bargains In Boot. and shoes.

Elder & Douglass offer $4,000 worth of boots
and shoes (Which were slightly damaged by
smoke and water at the Tuesday night fre)
during the next ten days at remarkably low
prices. Many Of these goods we're really not
damaged at all by fire or water, only BY re-
moval, and they can be found at No. 431 Con-
gress street, under Odd Fellows Hall, The
sale will begin at 8 a. N. to-day,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.

The Republicans of Portland are requested to
meet at their varions Ward Rooms on
Monday Evening, Feb. 23d. 1885,
at 7.3O O'Clock,
To choose seven delegates from each ward, to at
tend convention to be held at Reception Hall.
City Building, ON Tuesday, Feb. 24th 1885, at
O'Clock r. NJ for the purpose of nominating can
didate for Mayor.
Also to nominate an Aldermsn three Common
Councilmen, a Warden, Ward Clerk, two City Con-
stables, and hve members of the Republican City
Committee from each Ward
Also each OF the following Wards will nominate
candidate for Superintending School Committee;
Wards 2, A. 6 and z.
Per order Republican City Committee,
FRANK S. WATERHOUSE, Chairman
JABEZ TRUE Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
Municipal Ceurt.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
FRIDAY.-Edward Carroll. Intoxication. Fined
SO and costs.
Edward Fay. Intoxication. Thirty days in
county jail.
Robert Ferguson. Larceny. Three months in
the county Jail.
Minnie Bell. Common drunkard. Thirty days
in city house of correction.
William H. Quinn. Search and seizure Dis
charged
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
Catarrh Cured

Catarrh is 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.
81 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
s. st. Louis Railroad.
"I suffered with eatarrh or years; tried
many wonderful cures, inhalers, etc., spend
ingnearly one hundred dollars without benefit
tried Hoods Sarsaparilla, and was greatly
improveds" NJ. A. ARBEY, Worcester, Mass
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized by
three peculiarities : 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 evidcnce
Hoods Sarsaparilla tones up my system,
purlies my blood, sharpens my appetite, and
seems to make me over" j. p. THOMPSON.
Register of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla beats all others, and
Is worth its weight in gold" I. HARRINGTON.
100 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for $5. Made
only by @. !. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 eDoses One Dollar.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used when children are cutting teeth
1t 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 button" 1t is very pleasant to
taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rboea, whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
dec10 WS&M&V1yr
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
.S&M&w1yr

HAVE YOU THESE DANGEROUS sYMproMs.-
cough, pain in the side or breast, fever, short
breath, night-sweatR, tickling, rising, or sore
ness in the throat, diarrhea, nervous debility,
asthmstic or bronchial affections? If SO, use at
once Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam.
Feb 16 MW&S&w
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
MARRIAGES..

In Naples. Jan. 80, Herbert NJ. Lyman Of Dover
Vt, and Miss Idela M. Foye of UPTON, Me.
In Waterville. Feb. IA. Ralph L. Partridge and
Miss Mary e. Soule.
In Litchfeld. Feb. II, Josiah D. Buker of Litch-
field and Miss Lizzie M. Mitchell of Monmouth
In Wess Athens, Feb. IS, Elmer M. Bowden and
Miss Inez K. Horn, both of Athens.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21

PERSONAL. Mr.. Geo. Smith, of firm Smith
q Blackstone, Portland Me-, recommends
RoDERIc's COUGH BALsAM as the best remedy
for coughs and colds, and says he always keeps
It in the house,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21

After reading the petition and the signatures
appended to it, the Mayor stated that he had
no authority to call, officially, the meeting
asked for, as to make such meeting legal, a
seven days notice would be necessary. Besides
City Hall was engaged for the night equested
by dramatic company.
1t was decided therefore to hold an informal
meeting at Reception Hall, this evening, at
which citizens could express their views
The meeting is called at 7.30 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-21
CITIZENS MEETING.
To Consider the p. Il o. Bill Now Before
the Legislature.

Yesterday Charles ]. Chapman and Malcolm
F. Hammond waited upon Mayor King and
presented him the following petition:
TO The Hon. Board Of Mayor and Aldermea, Of the
City Of Portland:
We, the undersigned citizens of Portland, quali-
fed by law to in city affairs, respectfully
quest your honorable body to call public meeting
Of citizens, qualified to vote In city affairs, to be
held Saturday evening, Feb. 21st at Reception Hail.
City Building, for the purpose OF consulting upon
the public good in regard TO the bill concerning the
Portland Ogdensburg, X. r., now pending before
the Legislature of Maine, and to take such action
as the citizens may deem necessary.
Chas. j. Chapman, Malcolm f. Hammond
Fessenden v. Carney, Ihos. Shaw,
Wm. K. Hilton, H. NJ. Howes,
BeDi. L. Harris. Geo. Tolman,
II. L. Sherman, +. A. Gage,
Cousens Tomlinson, Theodore A. Josslyn,
r. a. Pitcher, John g. Twitehell,
Geo. A. Hunt, Archelaus Hunt,
jas. ID Hall, Washington Ryan,
j. H. Fletcher, E. Corey
G. H. Purington, stanwood t soule,
Howard e. SouIe, F. SouthWorth
eugene Merrill q. o. Woodbury.,
W. n. Woodbury. j. K. Emery,
u. ". True, N. A. Sanborn,
d. 7. Perkins, VIII. Shurtlefr,
T. z. Jersey, D. Mcclure,
X. ID. Woodman, j. w, DeeriDg,
G. o. X. Gram. Harry A. Fletcher.
Geo. II. Fletcher, Edward Il. Carney,
". D. Corey, F. II. Little,
samuel Lord, j. W. Tabor,
ID. w. kenseL, Samuel A. True,
John ID. True, Chas. Mclaughlin,
Geo. E. Davis, Chas. d. Merrill,
Geo. w. True, Emery q Furbush,
A. III. Berry, Frank E. Davis
j. I. Eustis, A. II. knight,
Daniel F. Emery, Jr.. 5. B. Hersey,
W. G. Webster. Geo. w. Woodman,
Charles L. Jack, Chas. Fobes,
Henry FL. Burgess, Winthrop Jordan,
=. d. Crockett, John W. Perkins,
nj. A, Holden, @. b, Varuev
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-20
a New Industry.

Somers, the halter, 253 Middle street,
opened first-class hat store little over a
year ago. and in connection with his retail
department he manufactures all kinds of
silk, stiff, soft and Kersey tall hats in all the
leading summer shades; also all kinds of
railroad and cloth hats and caps William
being practical halter, understands the
wants of the retail trade. He carries an
extensive line of fine and medium goods,
and the public appreciates store of this
kind, where they can have a hat made to
order. He gets his blocks as soon as they
are issued in New York, and he always
makes it a point to have all the latest
novelties His own designs are marvels of
excellence, and he is also Maine agent for
Youmans, the leading New York Broadway
halter. His line of tall Kerseys and light
stiff hats is complete, and the way he is sell
ing them is a good indication that they are
popular. He is showing RATS of straw hats
in Mackinaw and Manila braid, besides a
fine line of boys and children's hats
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-20
White Mountain Excursions.

The season at the White Mountain hotels
will be fairly opened next week, and series
of cheap excursions to the principal points
of attraction will be offered by the Portland
& Ogdensburg railroad during the encamp-
ment and until June 80. Certainly no
stranger should miss this opportunity of
visiting the mountains and citizens cannot
recommend their guests more entertaining
pastime than a days jaunt Through the
Notch to Crawford's or Fabyan's and re-
turn. Trains leave Portland at S25 a. M.
stop over four hours at the mountains and
return to Portland before dark. The price
of this excursion will be only $3.50; and if
one desires to extend the trip about the
mountains or beyond, excursions can be
made to Mt. Washington, Bethlehem, Profile
House, Montreal or Quebec at correspond
ingly low rates.
1t will be seen by reference to the Portland
& Ogdensburg time card that change of
time of present trains will occur next Mon
daV
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-20
BRIEF JoTTiNcs.


Bright and cooler yesterday the mercury
indicated 65o at sunrise, 700 at noon, 6Go at
sunset; wind west and southwest.
A boy stole workman's watch at the
camp ground Thursday.
New sleepers and plank flooring are being
laid in the Grand Trunk depot in this city
The Emita has gone to Boston to take her
place on the route of the company which
has leased her.
Caroline E. Talbot of the Society of Friends
will speak at the Y. NJ. c. A. gospel meeting
thisleyening at O'Clock
The steamer S. L. Springs 315 trip offers
most pleasant sail to strangers. In the
evening she will make sail around to the
camp ground and proceed from there to the
islands.
The new steam fisherman owned by Capt.
ii. b. Joyce and others has been lowed to
this city from Bath and now lies at Union
Wharf. She is beautiful boat and will
carry forty men.
The 18th of IL solid silver watches to be
given away weekly by Ira +. Clark was
numbered 2,625,7SO and J. III. Pettengill, 20
Market Square, had the nearest guess, which
was 1925, 425.
Rev. Henry Blanchard will preach on
Sunday morning, in Congress Square church
on 1.-THE New Version of the Old Tesla
ment." All persons interested are cordially
invited to attend
The theme of Rev. Mr.. Bashford's sermon
at Chestnut street next Sunday morning will
be 1.-THE Industrial Conflict In the after
noon he will preach upon ';War, its Heroism
and Brutality, and its relations to Chris
tianity."
The Ct A. K. Grand March," composed
for piano and organ by J. Wiegand, dedi-
Gated to John S. Kountz, Toledo, the Drum
mer Boy of Mission Ridge, COMMANDMENT
Chief of the G. A. r. is written by Ign.
Fischer, the publisher, Toledo O., who will
accept our thanks for copy
The International Steamship Company an
nounce that the steamers of their line will
leave Portland at 7 a. m, on Thursday and
Saturday of the coming week for Boston
This will accommodate a large number of
people who have expressed their desire to
take the day trip on the new steamers Of
this company
The st. Lawrence street church will be
open for public services at 1890 a. M, and at
3 and 7.30 p. M, tomorrow for the accom-
mediation of the encampment on the Eastern
Promenade. Strangers are cordially in
vited to these services. The presence and
assistance of army chaplains is expected.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-20
Wedding at Falmouth.

A very pretty wedding occurred at Col
ley's Corner, Falmouth, on Wednesday
evening, the 18th. The happy occasion was
the marriage of Mr.. Manchester Bowie and
Miss Rosie A. Colley, both of Falmouth, and
the wedding took place at the residence of
the BRIDES father, Mr.. John Colley Over 80
invitations were given and numerous friends
were present, large company going out
from the city. The bride wore white tulle
veil, and was tastefully dressed in en-
broidered cream null, trimmed with lilies of
the valley and maiden hair ferns. The cere-
mony was performed under an arch of ever
green and ferns, and beneath marriage bell
of white flowers. There was fine display
of elegant presents, many of them coming
from friends in Portland. The newly mar
ried couple will reside in Falmouth.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-20
PERSONAL.

Rev. c. " Hanson, Damariscotta, will
preach at Free street church Sunday.
Mr.. Blaine and family are in Augusta
where they will remain during the summer
The mathematical prize at Bowdoin college
has been awarded to Austin Cary 'S7, of East
Machias.
Rev. L. NJ. Shanafelt, Chaplain in Chief of
the G. A. r., will conduct the services at
First Baptist Church in this city, tomorrow,
at 1870 a. IN. and 7.30 p. IN. His sermon will
be appropriate to the occasion, and invita-
tons have been extended to Bosworth and
Thatcher Posts G. A. r. to attend as repre-
sentative bodies. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all officers and delegates to the
acknowledgements to the full capacity of
the church by the First Baptist Society.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-20
LongfeIlow chautauqua circle

The Longfellow Chautauqua Circle closed
its sessions for the season with delightful
meeting Thursday evening at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry C. Fitch, IS Park
street The Chautauqua excursion to Lake
Maranocook June 30th, was approved, and
many of the members and friends will prob
ably 60. The Maine Chautaquua assembly of
Fryeburg, July 27-Aug /, was heartily en-
dorsed, and part of the members are coming
to spend a few days there. Some of the
members are going to attend the New Eng
land Assembly at Lake View, Massachu-
sets, in July, and meet DR.. Vincent and the
staff of workers.
The Portland daily press., 1885-06-20
Grand Trunk Offices.

The freight offices of the Grand Trunk
railway have been established in the depot
building. The move to the new quarters
from the old wooden building at the head of
the wharyes was completed yesterday. The
room now occupied is in the second story of
the depot and has large windows looking
out towards Fore street and giving an abund-
ance of light The walls are tinted in a
brown shade and the office is provided with
everything needed in carrying on the work.
Adjoining the large Office is the private room
of the General Manager and the other offices
are upon the same floor