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The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The Custom House viii be closed to-mor-
row.
The Portland Savings Bank and Maine
Savings Bank will be closed Saturday.
President Leslie of the Baltimore and Ohio
Telegraph Company is in the city
The Grattan Association went on their pic
mic to Long Island yesterday
George G. Fryes night-blooming cereus
put forth six flowers last night.
On and after to-day the steamer Cadet will
leave Franklin wharf at o'clock, instead of
at LIS as heretofore.
A large party went to Chebeague from
this city last evening to attend hop at the
Waldo House.
Ed. Edwin Burnham of Newburyport,
Mass, will preach at Second Advent church,
Sunday at 1890 a. IN. and 3 p. m.
The Somerset Reporter says that Col. F.
N. Dow, Collector of Portland, on his recent
visit to Skowiegan, purchased valuable
horse of A. G. Wade of Augusta.
The Edward Louther, the schooner from
Cadiz placed in quarantine few days ago.
was brought to Custom House wharf yester-
day afternoon by the tug Salem.
The veteran Odd Fellows went on their
annual excursion to Peaks Island yesterday.
An excellent dinner was served, and the trip
WAS a very pleasant one.
A committee from Bosworth Post went to
Cambridgeport, Mass. yesterday, to make
arrangements for the visit of the Post to
Smart Post, next September. The commit
tee viii return to-day.
Chambers Band will play at the Point Of
Pines late in August. Their concert at the
Oaks, yesterday afternoon was not only
well attended, but proved an enjoyable mus
ical treat.
AT the monthly meeting Of the managers of
the Board Of Trade yesterday morning, it
was voted to close the Merchants Exchange
at noon on Saturday next in respect to the
memory of General Grant.
Mr. J, +, Rand, not Mr.. 0'Brion, is the
happy owner Of the night-blooming cereus
which put forth twelve flowers the other
night, and four more buds blossomed We'd
nesday night.
1t has been suggested that the committee
on the Grant Memorial exercises provide for
an overflow meeting Saturday afternoon, in
case City Hall should not be large enough to
accommodate all the people who viii want to
attend, but probably there is no one who
would be prepared to make formal ad-
dress.
Mr.. George F. Stone, messenger between
Portland and Boston for the American Ex-
press Company, yesterday received a severe
cut on the hand from a knife. 1t was neces-
Sary to take several stitches in the wound.
Chambers band will give another excur-
sion to Old Orchard skating rink Monday
evening. The skating win be preceded by a
concert by the band.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Caught in a Belt.

Shortly before noon yesterday, Hiram M.
Barrett. carpenter, employed in the shops
Of the Portland & Ogdensburg railroad, met
with terrible accident by approaching too
near belt running in connection with the
machinery. His clothing was caught in the
betting, and the poor man was carried over
the shaft five or six times. The clothes
were torn from him, and when rescued he
was covered with bruises, while in many
places the skin had been torn away. Mr..
Barrett was removed to his home at No 49G
Portland street, where he was attended by
DR.. A. V. Thompson. The physician found
no bones broken, but it is said there are in
ternal injuries, although their character can
not be determined as yet. The preservation
of Mr.. Barrett's life is partly due to the fact
that he was dressed in summer clothing,
which gave way, where heavier cloth would
have become more entangled in the machin-
arv
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
CENTRE LINcoLNvILLE POST
OFFICE.
Statement of MIR. r. 3. Dunton-His
Petition Circulated Before His
Arrest.

A reporter for the PRESS last night
visited the jail. and through the courtesy of
Jailor True was allowed the privilege of an
interview with Mr.. F. B. Dunton, recently
appointed postmaster at Lincolnville Centre.
He related the circumstances connected
with his arrest and trial, of which the public
have been informed about previously His
town, he said, contained about LOO inhabi
tants, and had two post offices, the leading
one being that Of which he was deputy post
master He owns fine property in the cen
tire of the town, consisting of two story
hotel, and also store, the latter con-
tanning the post Office. The salary was
small, being made up from the number of
stamps cancelled and he admits that he was
in the habit of checking up little on the
number cancelled in the two mails which
left the town. but, he says, the amount was
less than one-half stated by his enemies.
He had stood high in the estimation of his
townsmen, having filled many positions of
trust in the town, and when early in April
MI. Drake, the postmaster, resigned the
office, it was in his Ounton's) favor, al
though Drake did not sign petition to that
effect.
Mr.. Duntons petition was circulated by a
friend Whose name he did not consider neces
sary to give u.s. early in April, and it was
readily signed by all the selectmen, the col
leetor, and many Of the heaviest tax PAYERS
and leading citizens in the town (aIl of them.
he says, Democrats and numbering in all
over one hundred. There was no suspicion
against him when the signatures were OBJ
Ialhed Mr.. Dunton was not acquainted with
MI. Simon S. Brown, in fact could not have
told who was chairman of the Democratic
State Committee. But" said he. s'my
friend, as | understood it, was to toward my
petition through Mr.. Brown.
Continuing, Mr.. Dunton said: ssThere
were two other petitions circulated beside
mine-one for Nat. Ross, and the other for
j. Albert Knight. | do not want to exult
over their defeat for one of them is a good
friend to me; but, you see, my petition was
recognized at Washington, and | got the
appointment If ! was in Lincolnville now.
could readily obtain the names of the best
citizens OF the town on my bond, and they
would want me to have the office. OF course.
now, | shall not get it. and | do not know as
would want it if was out. Here / am in
this jail, and here / shall remain till nv
eight months are up. | guess 1 can live four
months longer, then / shall go back home
and be thought as much of there as ever
have BEEN
Mr. Dunton was brought to the Jail April
9th
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Accident on the Eastern RaiIroad.

Train No 48, due at Portsmouth, N. H., at
800 yesterday morning, collided at the
gravel pit in Kittery with gravel
train which was left over on switch.
and the engine of the passenger struck the
rear of the saloon car of the gravel train
with heavy shock, despite the reversal of
the passenger engine. Luke Palmer, the
engineer of the passenger train, was thrown
heavily against the boiler head, and his
skull was crushed in and internal injuries
were inflicted. Several passengers were
slightly bruised, but no injuries of serious
character were suffered. The engine is
slightly damaged, but the road suffers no
material loss. Fortunately no cars left the
iron, or serious casualties might have oc-
Cured. The injured engineer was taken
to Portsmouth early in the forenoon, and is
now lying insensible at hotel It is not
thought that he can recover. A wrecking
train cleared the track in few minutes, and
travel is unobstructed
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
GRANT
Programme of the Memorial servi-
ces at City Hall.

The following will be the programme of
the memorial service to be held in honor of
General Ulysses Simpson Grant, at City Hall.
Saturday afternoon at o'clock Gen. Mat
tocks represents the Grand Army of the
Republic on this occasion, and DR.. S. c. Cor
don the Order of the Loyal Legion:
Opening Remarks. ....,....,.......M Mayor Deering
Dlrge. Chambers Band
Scripture Reading. -. Rev. A. X. P Small, D. d.
Prayer. Rev. j. J. Carruthers, D. d.
Singing.
"There is Blessed Home go. ....Weber
Weber Club.
Addresses
Gen. Chas. 7. Mattocks Hon. Chas w. Goddard
MUSIC. Chambers Band
Addresses
VIM H. Clifford, Esq Rev. Henry Blanchard
81 Cannot Always Trace the Way ........ Dow
Weber Clcb.
Ode
By Mrs. Caroline Dana Howe. -. Our Chieftain',
Read by H. W. Bryant, Esq.
Addresses
DR.. s. G. Gordon. Rev. Asa Dalton, D. d.
Singing.
SOiiooldlioii' DOW
Weber Club.
Addresses
Gen. Samuel j. Anderson Hon. W. L. Putnam
Closing Hymn by the Audience. .....
Nearer My God to Thee"
The church bells will be tolled for one
hour, every thirty minutes, beginning at 3
o'clock
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
w. C. RoYnton.

Mr.. W. C. Boynton, son of Granville NJ
Boynton of Auburn, died of typhoid fever
Wednesday forenoon at O'Clock, at the resi-
dence of his father on Pleasant street, Au.
burn, after an illness of nine days. He was
taken i'll in Portland week ago where he
had been engaged as drug clerk with w. f
Stone during the summer. He had been
gradually sinking until his death, Wednes-
day. He was young man of brilliant at
tainments, high moral character and excel
lent prospects.
The deceased was intending to return to
Philadelphia in September to complete his
medical studies at the college there. He was
fine student and was very much liked by
all who formed his acquaintance. Mr.. Stone
will attend the funeral in Auburn Saturday
and will carry with him an elegant floral
tribute presented by Portland friends.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Tho Tennis tournament.

A good-sized audience of the members and
friends of the Portland Tennis Club was on
the grounds Of the association yesterday af-
ternoon to witness the annual tournament of
the club. In the singles, play began shortly
after O'Clock between Mr.. S. c. Fox and
Mr.. III. S. Payson, with Messrs. Pudor and
Payson as umpires and Mr. Merrill as ref
cree. The playing was lively and both the
contestants did fine work. The honors went
to Mr. Payson, who won two sets in success
sion.
The doubles played at the conclusion of
the singles were equally as interesting. Two
successive sets were won by Messrs S. G.
Fox and Chamberlain, who played against
Messrs. Fessenden and Brewer. The UNI
pires were Messrs. Merrill and Pudor; ref
cree. Mr.. Payson.
After the contest the yictoPs were awarded
suitably engraved medals, the presentation
being made by President Virgin.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Sons of Veterans.

All officers of the Maine Division, Sons of
Veterans, and of the several camps compos-
ing it are ordered to wear badge of mourn
ing on their left arm and Grape on their sword
hits, when in uniform, for the next thirty
days out of respect for General Grant. Com
mander Blake pays touching tribute to the
dead chieftain.
Commander John G. Blake of Auburn of
the Maine Division, Sons of Veterans, has
issued his General Orders, No. 8, in which he
has appointed Win Smith Of Napoleon and
E. B. Buck of Foxcroft, aides-de-camp on his
staff. The time of the inspection of the
different camps is set for the last of Sep
TENDER.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
KENNEBEc COUNTY.


Mr.. William H. Vanderbilt passed through
Bangor in his private car yesterday, on his
way to Bar Harbor He will remain at Bar
Harbor for some days.
KENNEBEc COUNTY.
The ice houses along the Kennebec are be-
ing rapidly emptieds
Ground has been broken for the pipes of
the Gardiner water works. The reservoir is
nearing completion.
gusta gas pipes, During the time an i'm
mense amount OF gas escaped.
The Augusta Journal says: The report
published in several papers that Hon. James
q. Blaine has accepted an invitation to at
tend Gen. Grants funeral services in New
York is incorrect. Mr.. Blaine has accepted
an invitation to be present and deliver an adj
dress in Augusta on that occasion.
PIscATAQUIs COUNTY.
Moosehead Lake was very rough Tuesday,
and the boats loaded with passengers for
Kineo experienced hard struggle. Many of
them were seasick. 1t has been very long
time since the lake was as rough as it was
Tuesday.
PENOBsCoT COUNTY.
The Maine Central locomotives running
out of Bangor used 1909 tons of coal during
July.
A new iron turn-table has been placed in
the Maine Central depot at Bangor.
Quite business is being done in Bangor
in shipping eels to the Boston market Sew
eral men devote their entire time to catching
them, which is done by using eel pots. Some
very good hauls are made.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Capt Lester Babbidge died in Winterport
Tuesday, aged 70 years. He was a we'll
known shipmaster in the eastern part of
Maine, having followed the sea as captain for
fifty years. He was respected citizen and
his loss will be deeply felt throughout the
county.
WALDO COUNTY.
Recent events have dispelled all hopes of
building a new hotel on the site of the
American House or other sections of the
burned district, says the Belfast journal,
but the friends of the enterprise are looking
elsewhere aud with excellent hopes of sue
cess. Mr.. A. A. Howes, the owner of the
lot at the corner of Main and High streets,
has made proposition to the committee Of
the citizens meeting, and stated the terms
ON which he will sell. If Mr.. Howes' lot
should be purchased it would necessitate the
purchase Of the one next to it, and altogeth-
er the price would be about $4,000. The
journal thinks this too much and advises
another location.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
The CoIIectorship.

A rumor was current yesterday that the
Democratic City Committee at its meeting
last evening would take some action endors-
ing one of the candidates for the collector
ship of the port. We were informed last
evening by member of the committee that
no such action was taken at the meeting and
that the rumor probably started outside the
committee
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Forest City Rink.

As an extra attraction. Mr.. Geo. Fl. Whit
ney has secured Mr.. A. F. Smith, the bur
lesque skater, for an exhibition this evening
at the Forest City Rink, Peaks Island. AS
a burlesque skater Mr.. Smith has no supe-
rior and few equals, while as fancy skater
he is excellent. Undoubtedly large crowd
will go down towitnesssthe exhibition. Ex-
ira boats will be run to accommodate the
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Chandler's Band.
Mystic Lod ge, 1. o. C. IT.

The following officers of Mystic Lodge, l
0. G. l., were installed last evening by the
Lodge Deputy. J. B. Thorndyke:
w. c. T-W. H. Pearson
w. V. Lizzie Witham.
w. Chap.-E. Hopkins.
w. Treas.-T w. Burnham.
w. r. Sc. HI. Brooks.
w. A. II. S.--Alice Jackson.
w. +. S.--A. E. Stevens.
w. NH. j. White.
w. /. G.-Etta Witham
w. A. /. Oh. M. Mitchell.
w. o. Oh. f. Nesmith.
w. r. H. S.-Bertie Lord.
w. L. I'll. S.-Amy Henniger.
P. w. G. T.--G. l. Anderson.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Portland Light infantry.

At the meeting of the Portland Light In
fantry last evening, George c. Barrows was
unanimously elected second lieutenant in
place of Georgia.. Dow, resigned. Colonel
Lynch presided at the meeting. The pre-
siding officer and captain and lieutenant of
the company wore Grape on their left armes
as a token of respect to General U. S. Grant.
Lieutenant Barrows was formerly commits
sary sergeant of the company.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
RACES.

In Gardiner July %, John L, Holt and Miss
Julia I. Rollins, both of Whitefield
In Livermore, Aug. 2, e. Q. Kincaid and Miss
Julia HATCH both of Liverm0re
In Albany. Aug. 1, Sampson Scribner and Miss
Flora Z. Cannon
In Rumford, July 20, Rev. Albert DonneIl of
Haverhll and Miss Hattie c. Ray of Rumford
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Laborers' Day at Maranocook.

There will, no doubt, be large gathering
of workingmen and their families at Lake
Maranocook next Sunday. Trains will leave
Portland at a. M, Bath $50 a. M, Bruins
wick at 9.42 a. M for the Lake. The follow
ing will be the programme to be PLAYED by
NbondIor,c papd.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
the county have been recorded at the regis
try Of deeds:
Portland-York County Savings Bank to Enoch
W. Hunt land. 81 and other considerations
Cape Elizabeth Edward S. Henley to Mary A.
land. 81 and other consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
DEATHS.

In this city, Aug. 6, Jennie, infant daughter O.
Michael E. and the late Jennie E. Conley, aged 8
weeks days.
Funeral this afternoon at 23o O'Clock, at No
60 Danforth street.
In Bath, Aug. A. Rachel H. Kimball, aged II
years.
In Bath. Aug. 4, Aphia A., wife of Saml S. Jor
dan, aged so years months.
In Auburn, Aug. 5, DR.. W. c. Boynton, aged
"a years months.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Harry
Grant will take place at Peaks Island this after
noon at O'Clock
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
A CASE WITHOUT A PARALLEL

In that horrible railroad disaster at Ashtabula.
Ohio, which every one remembers Mrs Il. Nj Coull
ter hurled through the bridge 70 feet into fine
river of ice. Her friend and Messrs. Moody &,
Sankey's associate, the sweet singer r p Bliss,
was killed. and she so badly injured and her nerv-
lowed. She was sent to private ASYLUM. where.
after a long treatment, she was pronounced incur,
DR.. Flowers Nerve Pills The effect was like
magic; IL bottles We're taken, and Mrs. Coulter
was thoroughly cured
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
RIP VAN WRINKLE.

Joseph Jefferson, the great actor (wh ose equal
in the character of Rip Van Wrinkle we shall never
see again. states that he visited DR.. Flower in a
very low state of health. He had given up the
stage on account of his health being utterly brok-
en- down. Dr. Flower entirely cured him. and he
is to-day enjoying the very best of health, after
having filled last season heavy professional en-
gagement The two great remedies used in this
celebrated cure were DR.. Flowers Liver and Stom
ach Sanatiye and Nerve Pills.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
'TMAN BROTHERS { BANCROFT.
AUCTION SALES.
HOUSE And HOUSE LOTS
FOR SALE At
Old Orchard Beach,
AN, aUrrorwnnr
AT AUCTION.

I SHALL sell at public auction, on the premi-
Il SEES, on Friday Aug. z, at O'Clock D. m MY
HOUSE AND LOT, AND THREE HOUSE LOTS,
House and DIR. LaPointe's house: said house is
321sx2214, two stories high and contains eight
square rooms, besides closets and clothes presses
all painted aud in good repair good well OF water
stable with two good stalls the lot on which house
stands is 125x644 feet and contains S0S1 feet;
the mouse Is NO. ON the plan; No 2 lot is situat-
ed on the beach between the above and DIR. Ia
pointe's house and contains 1900 feet; it is 64sl
12O1a feet; No is situated on Grand Avenue is
64l2XlO0 feet deep and contains 645O feet; No
IS situated on Grand Avenue, is 641ax1o0 feet and
contains $3.50 feet; also shall sell all the furni-
ture IN the house Immediately after the sale of real
estate. Terms at sale JAMES COSTELLO.
JOHN vi. GOODWIN, Auctioneer.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
ARAIL ROAD PRESIDENTS TEsTlmoNy

Col. Thos A. Scott for years President of the
great Pennsylvania r. r., said Just before his sud
den death in answer to question; There is but
there is another, and the one medicine for liver
and Stomach troubles, and the general system is
his Liver and Stomach SanatiYe.'' '' -
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
THE STATE.
HANCOCK COUNTY

HAMMOCK COUNTY.
Mr. William III. Vanderbilt passed through
Bangor in his private car yesterday, on his
way to Bar Harbor. He will remain at Bar
HarbOr for some DAYS.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07
PENOBSCOT COuNTY
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Capt. Lester Babbidge died in Winterport
Tuesday, aged IS years. He was a we'll
known shipmaster in the eastern part of
Maine, having followed the sea as captain for
fifty years. He was a respected citizen and
his loss will be deeply felt throughout the
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07

Moosehead Lake was very rough Tuesday,
Kineo experienced a hard struggle. Many of
them were seasick 1t has been very long
time since the lake was as rough as it was
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-07

To generous patrons who have KINDLY III
past Six Months rs above,
Sake at SO CENTS ON A DOLLAR.
We attempt the MANY BARGAINS
will I'm all
offer inducements ssm
wv Justly called
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-04-23
The NEW APPOINTMENTS.

The Washington correspondent of
the Boston JOuraat classifies Presi-
dent Cleveland's appointees as fol-
lows: "The appointments so far as
the records of the men can be as
certained, are creditable. They en-
brace in the main three classes:
First, graduates of West Point who
early joined the Confederacy, served
in the Rebel army with distinction
and have held honorable positions
since the war; second, gentlemen
who were very active in the Demo-
cratic Presidential Convention for
the successful nominee; and, third,
gentlemen who are brothers-in-law
of distinguished men, who, either
as Democrats or Mugwumps, rem
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-04-23
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

The San Francisco Music and
Drama of April 4th says: "a
company of clever actors left for
Honolulu on the steamer Mariposa
on Wednesday. The company in
cludes Willie Simms, L. 7. Stetson,
J. p. Rutledge, Hannie Ingham,
Minnie Young, Emma Heath, Fran
els Malcolm and several others.
They will play all, or nearly all, the
old comedies with several tragedies.
This is an admirable company and
is we'll worthy of success. They
will remain on the Islands for a
season of six or eight weeks, under
the management of j. p. Rutledge."
Minnie Young is sure to return
from the Hawaiian Islands with the
regal diamonds in her possession
"Willie Simms is about to desert
Jane O'Brien for some Hawaiian
beauty"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-04-23
DIMONDS LATEST CIRCULAR.

Our last circular was dated April LIST,
per stmr Mariposa.
SUGAR-The Eastern markets remain
exceedingly dull with prices favoring
buyers. who display but little desire to
purchase on the spot. The statistical
position. however, is favorable. the 3
months to April showing 1900 tons
more MEETINGS of foreign sugar.
Regarding situation, we quote from
Willet & Pamlen's Circular as follows
AS regards prices we are now in the
same position relative to the Cuba and
B. w. l. crops that the U. X. was in,
relative to the Beet crop, when prices
of Beet fell to 9s. 10%d. AS the fabri-
cants We're relieved by selling their
early productions and became more in
dependent of buyers, prices gradually
rose to Us. Cd. The necessities of Cuban
planters now compel their selling at the
lowest prices ever known; but this
should be soon followed by more indie
pendence on their part, when prices
should also follow the course of the
Beet market again, as has been the case
for long time past, since Beets have
controlled the sugar world.
PRICES New York, April sth, Cuba
Centrifugals 0G percent test nominal at
SIC.
LONDON, Apr. 9th, Beets IS percent
lbs. 3d., Manila Basis Apr. 9th, 1855
ADJ. 18th, 4.9l.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-04-23
LAST NIGHTS RACES.

About four hundred and fifty per-
sons assembled at the Central Park
skating rink last evening to witness
the contest for a three and five mile
contest, for which medals as prizes
were offered. The judges were, w.
Monsarrat, A. Robertson, and Geo.
Smithies; Scorer, Chris Miller; G..
j. Mccarthy, Teller. For the five
mile contest there were five started !:
d. Davis, A. Lucas, D. Bent, A..
Kremer, and w. White. The latter
took the lead at the start, but his
skate coming off destroyed his
chance. The other contestants
dropped out one by one with the
exception of Davis, who when he
had completed about three miles was
told he could stop, and the prize, o
gold medal, was awarded. Six
started in the three mile race: w.
Lucas, E. Hart, w. Hill, B. Whit
ney, G. Pooloa, and j. Spencer.
The race between Lucas and Hart
was very close, until the latter
fouled one of the boundary posts,
which threw him out, and Lucas
was awarded the silver medal.
Afterwards, another race for 81
gold piece took place between Hart
and Lucas, which was won by tho
former, the latter fouling.