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The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
ON THE ROLLERS.
PORTLAND RINK MAseurRADE.

The masquerade at Portland rink last night was
attended by large crowd Of both skaters and spec
tators The galleries and standing room were
packed. There were 20 couple in the grand march
and the costumes were well got up, and some Of
them quite comical Prof. Ed Burnham led ths
march. Following it Mr.. Burnham gave an exit
biion OF burleasque skating on his big rollers. He
assumes the character OF Squire Blnkins in this ex-
hibitisn and has costume appropriate TO the char
acter consisting OF striped pants figured coat and
tall hat composed of American flags. He mas inst
returned from trip through New York and Penr
sylvania where he was received by large crowds who
thought his exhibition the best of the Kind out The
rollers are six or eight inches in diameter and ON
them he does all the curves twists cut offs and fam
cy steps that professor OF the little roller ever
dares attempt. Even spin is not too diffcult for
hm 70 attempt. In addition he has several features
that can not be carried out on the little wheels
that serve TO make his exhibition one OF the mose
samusing OF the many styles Of entertainments now
being given in Kinks,
This afternoon and evening the DeComa Brothers
Will give their final exhibition at the Bijou.
The Granite Citys play at Fairfield tonight.
The w. II. T.'s play in Calais Fast Day.
The committee on polo st the Soldiers Home have
been requested by the chief marshal to arrange an
other polo competition for Monday eveniDg. Tha
teams who will probably compete will be selected
from the Alamedas of Bath Gloucester. SomerviiIe,
Paris, Woburn and Bay State teams. Prizes viii M
offered as may be deemed advisable by the polo com
mittee.
Cnarles E. Davis long and fayorablv knov,D n.
floor manager at the Salem rink has complated hs
duties here and will leave for Peaks Island Whars
he will assist George Whitney in the manaeemsnt ~
the Forest City rink. While here he has nosda
many warm friends, and proved himself n mo.fSI
floor manager.-Salem Evening News ~S-
Mana will be the attraction at the Riion ra~t
week. This consists OF illusion bv which n Ieds
is seen suspended in the air having only head arms
and shoulders. The wonder has been on s~hhI,ioT
thousands there. wv" s0e" W
The Alamedas defeated the Fairheds a. sIo,vh.-
half. "H0 H0ur alu
The W. a. T.'s played at Rockland Thprsdav
nlgnt and defeated the Rocklhnds by five straioht
goals. Smith, Gledhill and Williams Of thls oitv
played on the W. II. T's u sA" 'NS
Mhen the Alamedas went after their suits 70 90
" 70 rarheo W Iharsday the managers of the rink st
s nasu tsIused 10 let them have them the term for
M Snien tne players We're hired having expired and
sne game at Fairfield being one of the cub'sown ar
'sits sng. Inc boys had to hunt up the old Greek
suits TO take with them
night. ~ H~sA w
Inere viii be ladies skate check complimentary
at the biIoa tonight in addition to the attrac-
9 s9h o. the DeComa Brothers. Ladies will be ad-
tted and will be entitled TO the use of skates BY
puylng skate check.
Fast Day.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
NEW YORK.
CompIaip. .f Ruac Treatment.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Tines Washington
despatch says: "Mr. Phelps will go abroad as min
lister of the United States to Great Britain, Mr. Kei
ly will go as minister to Italy. and Mr.. Williams
Will not go minister resident and consul general
to Hayti.
OF President Cleveland's inauguration has not yet
quahhed and will not probably qnalify. He has
told story of rude treatment at the hands of Sec
retary Bayard, and Chief Clerk Brown which is de-
MED by both gentlemen. Secretary Bayard was
very kind to Williams when he met him but he told
upon which he could not be allowed TO 60 abroad.
Williams has demanded his salary as minister for
tne month that has elapsed since he was sworn in.
Inc hesitation about paying him appe ared to be
lusthed by the reply of the department that he had
not qualified by presenting his bondsmen, and that
ne could not qualify as minister alone when his Of
nee 1s that Of minister resident and consul general
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
sTHE TRUNK MYSTERY.

ST. LOUIS, April 17.-Chief of Police Harrigan
has telegraphed an exact description of Maxwell
the supposed murderer of Preller. to the America
consul at Auckland with the request that he be ar
rested Immediately on his arrival there. The head
waiter in the Southern Hotel dining room at st.
Louis has positively identified the body at the
morgue as that of Preler.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
Real E.sase Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate In this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Portland-J. B. Coyle ct al, to W. L. Putnam,
land and buildings. 81.
Deering-H. P. Hanson ct al. to j. N. winslow,
land. 81.
NJ. E. Warren to H. A. rJordan, land. 81 and
other considerations.
Raymond-J. S. Small to trustees of the Metho-
dist church of Raymond, land, $500.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
THE OLD WORLD.
France and Egypt Quarrel Over a News

France and Egypt Quarrel Over a News
paper.
CAIRO April 1.-THE Egyptian government has
received from Frame courteous but firm protest
against the recent official seizure and suppression
or the French newspaper at Caire.
War i'm Egypt.
SUAKIM, April 17.-rhree columns of British
troop viii advance from Suakim, Handoub and
Otao respectively at day break tomorrow and march
towards Deberet in an endeavor to surround and
capture Osman Digna's soldiers there.
Gable Notes.
Admiral Courbet is urging the French govern
menS to annex the Pestadores group, or Fishers
Island. In the channel of 10 KEN, between For.
mosa and the mainland.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, April 18.
The indications for New England are
fair weather, northerly winds, falling pre-.
ceded in the eastern portion By rising baron.
eter and slight changes in the temperature.
EKTE0RoLo0ICAL REPORT.
[l1.OO P MI
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
An AAoteA, with Seven Other Buildings,
Burned-Two Lives Lost.

VICTORIA, B. c., April 17.-About l O'Clock this
morning fire broke out in Terminus Hotel here,
which burned like tinder, the guests escaping in
their night clothes. The flames communicated to
an adjoining row OF frame buildings, seven of
which were destroyed. Two bodies have been
found In the ruins and are supposed to be those of
guests of the hotel
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
Two UnsuccessfuI Ballots for a limited
STATES Senator in Illinois Yesterday

SFRiNGFIELD, ILL.,, April 17.-In the Joint
assembly today 100 svotes for United States
John A. Logan. The second ballot Tssnlted
the same and the session was then adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
GENERAL NEWS.

Total failures foS the week in the United States
and Canada number 222 as against 212 last week.
Il rye tenement at the foot of Dsvidson's Hill
in Quebec, was burned yesterday. Three children
were burned to death,
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

Thomas Samon was hung in Concord, N. H. yes-
terday at 11.26 a. M. The hanging was performed
qqlletly and quickly, the doomed man showing only
the attending priests.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
BREA EAKFAST.

"By thorough knowledge of the natural laws
which govern the operations of digestion and nu-
triton and by careful application of the fine prop
critics Of wel-seected Cocoa Mr.. Epps has provided
our breakfast tables with deicately favored bev-
erage which may save many heavy DOCTORS bills.
1t is by iii judcious use of such articles of diet
that constitution may be gradually built up until
strong enough to resist every tendency to disease
Hundreds of subtle maladies floating around us
ready TO attack wherever there is weak point. We
may escape many fatal shaft by keeping ourselves
well fortified with pure blood and properly nonr-
ished France Civil Service Gazette"
Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold
only in half pound tins by Grocers, labeled thus:
IsNtc Epp0 p m Homeopathic Chemists,
JhNfS CrT0 q 1U, London, England.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

!, Inc grand jury in New York city yesterday, in
assistant, Charles Frank for manslaughter in Sec
ond degree Other parties are yet to be indicted
62d street,
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
RECORD OF FIRES.
S25, goo Loss i'm Boston.

BOSTON, April 16.-A fire occurred in the six
story brick block, No. 33 to 80 Charlestown street,
tonight, owned by the heirs of S. p Langmaid and
occupied by Holmes s. Blanchard, nlachinists and
600; fully insured.
An MoleI. Will. aexan 4Ather EsuiIdinrs
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

The extensive lobster factory of Gen. G. P.
Mattocks of Portland, in this town, is being
put in order by superintendent S. 1. Jewett,
Esq, of Mechanic Fails. This week it will be
ready TO run on full time. Tbrae schooners
and a steamer will be employed to transport
the Holsters from the traps to the factory. Mr..
Jewett has gone to Vinalhaven and the ISL
ands, aud is expected back to commence oper-
packed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DR. Z. R. REED.

CIafrvoynnt nnd Botanic Physician, Tesli-
cal Rooms S9@ Congress "a, POrtIand, Me.
DR.. Reed treats all chronic diseases that flesh is
heir to; all c. ses that are given up as incurabe by
the allopathic and homeopathic phvsicians. / will
take their case to treat and cure them find ABOUT
Ioar hiths Of the cases given up die can be cured
hxahlhauon at distance by letter. with their
InlI name and place Of residence and one cent
stamp and $500, Examination second sight and
consultation free.
office hours 8 a. m. to o p. na. mar3sntf
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

School Agent Colson has completed his can
vass and finds 2, ,227 school children in Rock.
land-exsctly the same number as last year.
About three weeks ago, says the Courier
Gazet!e, William George of that city received
back pension of nearly $1,000. He went
TO Newburypors, Mass, and went en- a spree,
Ind last Friday the authorities returned him
to Rockland. They found $505 on his person.
Friday night George put up at Rowell's and
becoming dangerous, Policeman Hewett was
called in, whereupon George struck vicious
blow at the officer with rare Etruscan vase,
and was then arrested. Saturday hs was SAINT
to the insane asylum. He has long been con-
sidered weak in his mind.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

awaiting shipment is as follows: 10000, 600
shingles; 1900 cords of bark; 500 tons of hay;
5000 bushels of potatoes; 1000 bushels OF oats;
10000 long lumber; 1000 ship knees; 10000
cedar posts; 5 car loads Of starch 8 Car loads
of hoop poles. To transport the above would
require train over feUr miles long.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

The will Of the late Gen. Anson Stager, of Chi
cago admitted to probate yesterday. The estate
is valued at $780, 900 and is left to his three
yiying daughters in equal proportions,
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

The Piscataquis county commissioners have
decided on the improvements which they will
make or their court house this spring An
addition will be mads to the rear OF the house,
the walls OF the building will be raised, and a
new slated roof put on. The entire interior
psrt of the building will be remodelsd, and
tbs rooms will hereafter occupy altogether
different positions from those in which they
now are.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

The city of Lswiston's bills for the keeping
OF the Lewiston insane at the Augusta asylum
were about $500.
AT the sale of American apples from Alex
andra Dock, Liverpool, March 20-27, the lead
ing prices were obtained for baldwiDs import
ed bg @. S. Crowell OF Lewiston, aud marked
sc S. c., Lewiston" They brought fifteen
shilings per barrel. Another lot by steamer
Dominion, with the same import brand, brought
seYentaen ahillings nine pence.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
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The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

One evening an individual persisted in Civ
ing his testimony in the Salvation Army meet
ing, and the warriors were obliged to strike up
lively hymn TO quiet him. The tambourine
was too much for the Jealous speaker, and he
subside0.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

Mr.. Joseph Jackson of Kittery, is a member
of the Portsmouth, N. H., band, and has been
in the habit OF carrying a revolver when he at
tends band meetings, and leaving it with his
instrument on returning home. Thursday af-
ternoon his son found it there, and taking it up
aimed 1t at his aunt, who was sitting in the
room, and snapped it. The pistol was loaded,
aud the bali went through the lady's cheek.
He did not know it was loaded. She will re-
cover
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

The leading s cemt Cigar Of New Eng
III. A. JEWELL & CO., Successors to
G.. w. SIMONTON & CO., Agents, 444 to
AS Fore st.
mayl3 gltt
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18
MAINE.
sympalhy for Gen. asrant.
Died From Her Fnjuries

So. BERWICK, April 16.-Mrs. Asa Joy died
yesterday from the effects of burns received
last Wednesday. Her husband was burning
rubbish near the house, and becoming alarmed
lest the flames should spread to the house,
shouted for her to bring water to quench
them, At the same time he ran to spring
few yards away, for more. On his return she
was found enveloped in flames, which had
caught her clothing. Medical aid was sum-
moned, but she fingered along In great distress
till her death yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

The county commissioners are talking Of
hiring Saco Jail for the accommodation of the
county prisoners. The number of cells at the
Alfred jail are not sufficient to accommodate
the large number of those sent up from Bidde-
ford and Saco for simple drunks, and the ex-
pense to the county for each prisoner for
transportation is $3.50. Should the Saco Jail
ha secured 1t would na only SO cants
The Portland daily press., 1885-04-18

BANGOR, April l6-Ths ice left the Penoh-
scot opposite the city, this afternoon, but is
iammed about a mile and half bslow. The
river was clear up to within three miles OF the
city before the ice left here. The river will
probably be open by morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-21
GIVING MEDALS TO FIREMEN.
BRILLIANT EXHIBITION by THE LIFE-sAYING
CORPs-sPEECH BY MAYOR GRACE.

BRILLIANT EXHIBITION by THE LIFE-sAYING
CORPs-sPEECH BY MAYOR GRACE.
A great throng of people stood in the south
east corner OF Washington Square yesterday afternoon
10 witness the annual review OF the Fire Department
and presentation Of medals Of honor TO members OF
the Department Among the persons on the
grand stand wero group OF men conspicuous
by their uniforms OF the French Navy. They
Admiral Laconbe. his star officers, Forrest and DIR.
Bahn.e Commander Parfait, Lieutenant Champion and
Commander DE saune. of the Isere. With them
Louis Beban and President Sanger OF the Board OF
Aldermen. Among others present were General shaler
Fire Commissioners Purroy. Croker and Smith, superin
tcndent Murray and Inspectors Byrnes and Steers OF
the Police Department. and many officials OF the city
government. A part OF the 9TH Regiment band
stationed at the right OF the grand stand
played familiar airs while the crowd waited for the
pearance of Mayor Grace who TO present the med
ais The Mayor was late and did reach the Square
until 2l5 p. m.
Foreman John Blnns, OF Engine No 90, stepped for
ward TO receive the Bennett medal for bravery dis
played In 1884 at the fro IN the ST. Georges Flat.
Mayor Grace delivered the medal, and made a speech
which WAS greeted with applause. He said in part:
'The Bennett Medal has been awarded by tho Commits
sioners Foreman John Binns for his heroic action I'm
rescuing the boy Casgan from the St. Georges Flats
April z 1884. At great personal Tisk he assembled by
te means OF scaling ladders to the seventh story Of the
building being forced In the ascent 10 break glass and
face dense clouds OF smoke which poured f,om
meptioncd Foreman Bnns. then private.
has been promoted through all ihe grades OF
the service until he Is In command OF company
lie now receives additional recognition In this medal
which TO day present. which, while IL eau ad9 ao.h
ing to the consciousness Of having done well ones duty
will yet serve pleasant reminder or the appreci
ton OF the Commissioners and fellow-mopbers OF the
Department. the officials aud citizens OF New
| York.
In this connection 1t personally gives mo pleasure to
publicly recognize the value OF he service rendered 10
humanity by the present president OF the Department
Henry ID; Purroy. TO whom Is due the IOundhtloh OI
the Life Saving Corps and School OF instruction"
Foreman David Conner, OF Engine NO -, recelNed
from tho Mayor the Stephenson medal for efficiency In
1884 and the crowd cheered again. The lines OF the
brigade were closed up and truck carrying twenty
members OF the Life Saving Corps dashed past the stand
and stopped the Central Fat at the corperof south
Efth-aYo. and FOurthst Ten athletic nembers 0f The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-21
OPEPETTA AT the STNO.

To bridge the space between the name
"Poy and NaneD," (which Is to be brought ont on
June 29), "Bnlee Taylor" by Messrs Stephens and
Solomon was revived at the Casino last night. In
ssme OF its features notably the decorations and
the action and singing OF the chorus, the
representation superior TO the previous perform
ances which the work has received in this city. Lillian
Russell was the Phobe OF the piece AMI was In every
respect the most unnterestng character the stage
Her appearance failed TO the sill htest interest,"
and while Miss Josie Hail. a brlghtfascd young woman
sadly deficient In musical ability, won hearty recall
and commanded attention. all loving 1t required per
sstent and desperate effort on the part OF half dozen
men the back OF the house to win for Miss Russell
even an opportunity to bow her acknow Judgments Her
face remained sOid all evening" and in want OF spirit
the only rival she had Mr. billiard, "A etrntting
awkward Biilfe Taylor. Besides Miss Hall. Miss Jar
beau and Alice Barnett well received. Among the
men Mr.. Ryley monopozed all interest. as Captain
FloDper, though Mr.. McWase excellent In - make
mp" and action. OhIfstopher Grub The piece was
mounted in highly credltable style.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-21
THE SENATE coUMI1IhE or INQUmY.

Senator Gibbs, chairman Of the special COM
mittee appointed by State senate TO investigate the
city departments TO Inquiries as To when t
was TO bcgu work. yes eriay that time had been
fixed. IIc thought that tho committee would begin
some time In August Much would depend the action
of other members OF the csmmticc. They. ~ well "a
city officials woo threatened with inycstigation
A. xiousy awaiting the opinion ~ the Court OF Appeals
A. TO whether or not witnesses be compelled 10
answer uucstions This matter IL before that
iu the case OF william Mcdonald. who was Imprisoned
for refusing TO answer the questions asked ~ him by the
couuttee which investigated Hubert -. Ihonpson
Tho ease Wa. argued by E. ". Nhifrdsc for the state
Senate "a short time and decision has not yet boon
would practically end legislative iuvcatiga
ons IN future wtncs,e. could use their pleasure
about answering cohmllitcS summons OF iolNlnk
Ia It's questions. such adccsioh Nonid aiso pt"cicAhy
pnt end 10 the present invcHgntion ~ ineWcr' 90
The city government regard the committee Win as
faycr.
Tho MAYOR smiled when tho subject rc.errcd 10
recently and c,scd tho hope that tho committee
would have Jolly time. He said he would d" all lac
not think that the COMMITTEES would begin work before
fall "aH u was not "a hOWelthcr committee. and for
that would avoid the city, ana lie then laughed
bnt whether ~ ll portcal turn OF az the committee
G mid NOT a-ccrtalucl 90 You sec." added OF his
a.lstauis time for the choice OF delegates to the
Senatorial ana state Conventions about the time the
cool weather begins. Mr. Mccarthy Is candidate Tor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS believe. but would not pretend
a. say that any other member Of The committee !, look
ing for Office" one % the Dock Commissioners sad
that he did not think that department would 10 lh'T
fcrcd WITH at had no patronage and could do moth
Ing In tine way OF assisting candidates" go
When member Of the committee was informed that
the city officials making run of u and alleging th1t
il WIS not artunted by the highest motives lac grew IN
dlgnant aud replied: We determined To conduct a"
entirely fair and honest Investigation. We Will show
these officials that mean business believe that our
work Will be OF lasting benefit To tho city,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-21
ARTHUR WALLAOK'S TRIP TO ENGLAND

Bronzed somewhat by his voyage across the
Atlantic Arthur walack in the box Office OF Waaeks
Theatre yesterday morning few hours after he had
stepped off the steamer and looked over huge pile OF
letters which accumulated during his six weeks all
sence IN England
81 have had very pleasant trip said he, &" but /
come back with little of interesting character
The theatrical world in London is dull with a deadly
duness Business the theatres slack and at many
OF them they merely producing old plays revamped
Novelties are few between. and Of those TO be
seen on this side of the Atlantic Mr. DAILY has secured
the most promising In the shape OF PnerOs new play.
The Inventors Exhibition ~ attracting all London and
rtil further hurting business. II Is wonderful sight
from every corner and from tree and ncascd In
It and thousands OF points of light suddenly flash out
while the Coldstream Grenadier Guard bands stTke
up al the same instant Did engage any actors or
actresses Not one. Miss COghlan and Miss Eyre will
he our leading The rest Of our company you
know already
Mr. Wallack asked II he had anything TO say 10
a challonge Issued by Mr Mack, wherein the latter
offered 10 match his setter dogs against Mr. Wallack
MIR wallack had the challenge but after be had
read it, said: In the first place was not IN the cOu H.
try at the time u the Cincinnati show 10 which this re
fers In the next, never exhibited any dogs at the
Cincinnati show In the next have no setter dogs and
mover had any and in the next, have not, far as
am aware the honor Of Mr.. Macks acquaintance That's
all know about what must be either blunder and a
stupid one, or joke and poor one"