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The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
HOLINESS MEETING.
Manifestations of Gods Presence In
the Midst.

OLD ORCHARD, Aug 49,
There is an unusual amount of deep spiritu-
al feeling. Great things are hoped of the
present convention.
A devotional meeting was held in the chap
el at a. m. Rev. Alexander Mclean made
the opening remarks. A large number of
testimonies were given. Rev. Joshua Gill
of Boston, editor of the Christian Witness,
preached an earnest conservation sermon at
10 a. m, from III Kings, 3:10-12 The disease
of the body mentioned in the Bible is typi-
cal of the disease of the sin-sick soul En-
tire sanetification may be well described as
perfect soul health.
A conservation meeting was held at the
stand at 1.3o p. m. Mr.. Hart the Evangel-
ist led. A very profitable season was en-
joyed and deep emotion was expressed.
Rev. Mr.. Short of the New England con-
ference preached an able sermon from Heb.
12:1. Let us lay aside every weight and the
sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us
run with patience the race that is set before
us. Every race has plenty of contestants
except the race for glory. That life which
Is begun by conversion must be carried on by
the constant exercise of faith.
In closing the speaker made an earnest ap
peal TO all to strive more earnestly for the
prize of the high calling"
A large number of people are staying upon
the encampment, either in tent or boarding
house
The most of the society tents and cottages
are open.
Rev. Mr.. Bragdon of Gorham, with tent S
company are at the Gorham chapel.
Rev. Dir. Cullis arrived from Boston yes
terday afternoon.
Several members of the Salvation Army
are in constant attendance.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
THE BEEcHERs AT BRUNSWICK.
Harriet's Little Difficulty With Eben
Swett's Spring Chickens.

A Brunswick correspondent writes to the
Bath Times the following reminiscence of
the Beecher family: About 1850 Mrs. Harriet
Beecher Stowe resided in Brunswick, where
she wrote Uncle Toms Cabin" 1 supplied
her with provisions and groceries. One af-
ternoon, meeting me on the street, she hailed
me and said she wanted me to come to her
house before went to Caroline Yields,
which had been in the habit of doing. She
wanted the best could get for dinner.
She had company, Rev. Lyman Beecher,
Henry Ward Beecher, Charles, Kate-the
whole Beecher tribe. Well, the next morn
ing drove to her house. She came out toss
ing her eurls and flashing those diamond
eyes. After a survey of the contents of the
cart she decided upon twelve chickens. 1t
was in October, when all kinds of meats were
In the market. Mr.. Swett," she said, ''you
select Them. told her l could select beef,
veal, lamb, mutton, ETC., but was no hand to
select chickens or fowls well, my sister
Kate has written cook book. said she, and
away she ran to consult the book. Upon her
return she began picking and pinchlng the
fowl. That's a chicken fast enough" and
so she went on until the twelve were select
ed. ltook six in each hand and she followed
me into the kitchen. She said to the cook,
Now clean these chickens, stuff and roast"
Q, myl | felt sorry. Every one was an old
fowl. ] thought on the whole l would not
interfere with her cook book.
Next morning | called as usual. She was
sitting upon little low chair, her legs twist
ed into knot ''Oh, Mr. SWEET, didn't we
sweat over those chickens. Henry Ward at
tempted to carve one, and it flew off the
platter and came within an ace of going out
the window. My sister Kate is a fool She
published directions to pick chickens, but
instead gave directions to pick old fowls'
Pointing to two big kettles, she continued !:
They are in there and am standing by as
your company" l asked. "Gone down to
launching at the new wharf. / hope to get
these done so father can cut some off of
them. | ply the kettle with wood as much
as it will take
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
Maine Historians.

In Maine, as is well known, there is much
zeal in local historical studies, fostered and
stimulated by the Maine Historical society.
The lately published ''Trelawney Papers" ("
edited by James P. Baxter, ESQ.,, of Port
land, is not only valuable contribution to
knowledge Of the beginnings of our history,
but fine example of patient, thorough,
scholarly work on the part of the editor.
Ihe Hon. William Goold, of Windham, Me-,
Will soon publish work which has been
long in preparation, entitled Portland in
the Past, with Historical Notes of Old Fal-
mouth" Mr.. Goold has been diligent and
careful student of the history of Portland
during his long life, seeking information not
only from books and old records, but by elic-
lung the remembrances of men of former
generation, and making memoranda of them
with view to this work. No man living
Surpasses him in the fullness, minuteness
ana accuracy of his antiquarian lore on this
SUBJECT, and there is every reason to expect
that the work which he has prepared will
not only be a rich treasury of facts, which
the sons OF Maine will especially appreciate.
but which will also be valuable to an stn,
dents of American local history Boston
Advertiser.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
THE FAMILY AT THE EwEppiNc.
The Queen Looked Exceedingly Cross
and the Prince of Wales M at Ease.
London Truth.

London Truth.
Prince Henry of Battenberg has been de-
Seribed as one of the handsomest men in
Europe; but, so far as his looks are concerned
he is distinctly behind his elder brother,
Prince Louis. He is, however, very stall
wart and soldierlike, though he looks as if
he had temper. He is all over Prussian
officer, but happily does not require to wear
the ptnce-nez with which three German Off
GERS out of five are disfgured. The Prince
had done his best for himself by wearing
very becoming white uniform, with high
jack bolts. Princess Beatrice kept her head
well up, unlike any other royal bride have
seen, for they have all buried their faces in
their bouquets. She looked very flushed and
rather nervous. Her veil of Honiton lace
was worn to fall over the back of the head.
Ihe Princess wore some splendid jewels
and the insignia of five orders, while she
carried an immense bouquet of white flowers.
The Prince of Wales lin Field MarshaPS
uniform) seemed i'll at ease and out of sorts;
and so also did the Queen, who looked ex-
ceedingly cross, and who was dressed, as
she always is at state functions, in black sat
In with white tulle cap and veil Her
Majesty had magnificent diamonds, includ-
ing the koh-l-nOOr and small tiara on her
head. She wore the star and ribbon Of the
Garter, and the inEignia of five other orders,
including the Golden Lion of Hesse, which
was also worn by the bride. The Duke of
Edinburgh, who wore naval uniform,
looked even more sour and supercilious than
usual; and the sullen expression which has
become habitual to the Duchess appeared to
be accentuated for the occasion, although she
ought to have been delighted to see the son
of her mothers favorite brother achieving
such marriage. Prince Christian appeared
far older than either the Queen or the Duke
of Cambridge, and the Princess, who is a
somewhat smaller edition of the Duchess of
Teck, entirely lacks her Cousins right royal
air and presence, which makes her one of
the most stately figures that could be con-
ceiyed.
Princess Louise looked well, but she has
very fiighty manner. Lord Lorne has some
thing of his Sire's bantam-like air. He was
in tartans, but certainly looked very COM
mon. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught
appeared as kindly and pleasant as usual,
but they have not benefited in appearance
by their stay in India, and the Duke is by
far the oldest looking of the Queens sons.
With them walked their little girl, charm
ing child, who was very nicely dressed.
Prince Albert Victor wore the uniform of the
Tenth Hussars, but he is so meek and timid
looking young man that when in military
garb he always reminds one of lamb in the
skin of a wolf. Prince George of Wales in
naval uniform seemed thoroughly we'll
pleased with himself. He is very ordinary
looking lad, but apparently has more ''go"
about him than his brother. The Princess of
Wales, who entered last, was (as at all recent
royal weddings) decidedly the most beautiful
and graceful OF the party, and she was well
OF natural roses She carried a splendid
buoouet
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
BASE BALL.
PoRTLANDs, 4; BELFAsrs, 8


About four hundred people paid their money
yesterday to see a game of ball between
the Portlands and Belfasts, and we venture the
assertion that two out Of three of that number
wished they had their money back before the
game was half through. The trouble is that
when the home club play exhibition games they
entirely ignore the fact that the audience pay to
see them play ball, not to act like set of anna
teurs. Manager Fulmer is wholly to blame for
this state OF things, for he allows the players to
sit on the benches, pay no attention to base
runners, and when in the field play a very list
less game By so doing runs are thrown away in
nearly every game. Dugan and Thayer were the
Portlands' battery yesterday and before the first
inning was finished it was apparent to everybody
that the visitors had no chance whatever to score
run, and that the POrtlands could bat Dilworth
at WILL But the score shows far different and
gives the impression that it was very close game
when 1t was not by any means. The visitors were
shut out every inning but the sixth, and in that
muffs and wild throws abOunded and without a
single hit the visitors scored their three runs The
visitors played fine fielding game, and Dugan's 8
work was good as it always is. Thayer did not
seem to hold him as well as he commonly does
The score
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INVOLVING $500, 900.
Litigation Over an Estate in Iowa
Which is Creating Considerable In
f0YeSf

MONTREAL, Aug. 13.-Mr Frank, a lead
ing lawyer Of Nebraska, is expected here in
few days to examine witnesses in a case in
yolving the right to an estate in Iowa and
Nebraska valued at half million dollars. 1t
appears that some years ago, Stephen Des-
nyes, OF this city, emigrated to the western
States with his wife and boy about five years
old. After some time he retired from bust
ness having become owner of a large landed
property. In the meantime his son now a
young man left home for adventures in New
Mexico Desnoyes died leaving no will and
his next Of kin applied for and received let
tiers Of administration. He was, however,
not allowed to remain in undisturbed possess
sion as another relative who in the event of
young Desnoyes death or illegitimacy of his
birth would be entitled to all the property.
commenced suit setting forth that the
young man known as Desnoyes was not the
lawful son of deceased; that while baby i'm
the cradle another child was substituted for
Desnoyes, by a moman who was a near
neighbor and who had adopted the rightful
son and that after some years the bOy who
was stolen died and was buried in the east.
while the child who was put in the place Of
tle true son grew up without Desnoyes fami-
ly ever noticing the difference between the
children as their ages and compilations were
the same 1t is said that witnesses here have
come forward and confessed the crime. They
Will be examined on the part of the plaintiff
by Mr.. Frank.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
Bangor Hibernians on a Picnic,

Bangor ribGrnianS on Picnic.
WINTHoP, Aug. 13.-The Hibernians of
Bangor and other points in the eastern part
of the State, have been ON an excursion to
Maranocook today. There were 1000 in the
party. The Bangor band accompanied them.
There were dances, races and other amuse
ments to occupy the day.
An Excursion Steamboat Ashore.
BATH, Aug. BY Yesterday afternoon the
excursion steamer Islander, from Augusta
for Boothbay, went ashore in the fog on
Whittum Ledge, in Sheepscot Bay The
passengers were taken off by steamer Samo-
foated at high water, and was towed to
Boothbay for repairs.
Temple of Honor.
BANGOR, Aug. 13.-The closing session of
the Supreme Council, Temple of Honor, was
held this afternoon. 1t was voted to estab-
lsh second division of the endowment
fund order. In the evening public meeting
was held at the Columbia street Baptist
church, at which Eugene Clapp of Boston
presided, and eloquent speeches were made
by Rev. c. S. Woodruff, of Nyack, N. Y land
Rev. A. III. Sembamer of Pennsylvania
Castine Normal School Alumni.
CAMDEN, Aug. 13.-The Alumni Associa-
tion of the Castine State Normal School be-
gan its eleventh annual encampment today
the sixth they have spent at Sherman's
Point, Camden, which they enjoy as the
most picturesque place on the coast of Maine
The following officers were elected
President-Dr. A. A. Jackson East jefferson
Vice President1C. M Walker, Rockland.
Secretary-MisS Nellie Bragg, (also graduate
of Colby University.
teachers from all parts of the United States.
The w. C. T. U.
HoULToN, Aug. 13-The Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union county convention
was in session here today, and held large
and enthusiastic meetings. The temperance
direction Of the National w. G. T. u, pub
lished by A. S. Barnes, were unanimously
endorsed.
The Richmond Temperance Camp
meeting.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 13.-At the Richmond
tolnpcldHc6 cdiHplle6LllS tOudy, n6V. w. D
McIntire delivered an address in the fore
noon, and Gen. Neal Dow in the afternoon
Sabbath School Mass Meeting.
Especial to the Press.J
DANIARIsCoTTA, Aug. 13.-A mass meet
ing of the Sunday Schools of Knox, Sagada
hoe and Lincoln counties, was held on the
Nobleboro campground today. The attend
ance was very large. 1t is estimated that
there were 2500 present from Knox, Lincoln
and Sagadahoc counties, and extra trains
were run from Rockland and Bath The ex.
ercises were very interesting. The follow.
ing was the programmed
FORENOON.
10.00-DeVotional exercises.
I0.15-Opening address, Hon. Frederick Robie
10.30-Address: Becoming and being as mean.
OF doing" Rev. w. A. Newcombe.
11.00-The Question Box, Rev. s. L. Hanscom
11.15-Seections from the Cantata of Esther
AFTERNOON.
1.00-Band concert.
1.30-Addresses to the children, Rev. A. F.
DunnelS and Rev. G. V. Hanson.
2.00-Address: 1.-THE Formative Period" Rev
L. L. Hanscom.
2.3o--Address "The Encouragements of tn,
Sabbath school teacher" Rev. W. 0. Holman
3.00-The Question Box, Rev. S. L. Hanscom
3.15-Selections from the Cantata Of Esther.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC.
The Rock Island Said to Have Sc
cured Control.
The Latter Roads Relations with the
Grand Trunk.

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-The action of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad in Sc
curing control Of the st. Paul, Minneapolis
y Manitoba line, and its consequent deter
mlnation to build an Independent line to ST.
Paul, has stirred up the other connections of
the Manitoba line as no other event has done
Tor years past As the Manitoba road con-
trols the largest share of the Red River
wheat business, and is at present the only
American connection Of the Canadian Pacif-
1c and controls the Manitoba business of
That road, this interest is easily understood.
The Rock Island, Northwestern and Mil
waukee & st. Paul will be most seriously af-
fected by being deprived of business from
the Manitoba road, and since they have be-
come aware of the fact, they have been try
ing TO effect deals and combinations nv
winch they will be enabled to meet the COM
petltlon OF the Burlington. The Milwaukee
= = ot; Paul has lately acquired the Fargo &
southern, which give it an independent out
let to Fargo, where connection is made with
the Northern Pacific, and it is stated that its
directors are considering the advisability of
building from Fargo into the Red River
country.
During this time the Northwestern and
Rock Island have not been idle. They per-
celYed the necessity of securing indepen
dent feeders without from st. Paul and Min
neapolis, and came to the conclusion that
the cheapest way of securing this end was to
obtain control Of the Northern Pacific. Both
companies, it is claimed, have since been
buying up all the Northern Pacific and Ore
gon and Transcontinental securities they
could secure, and this, it is believed accounts
for the large rise in the value of the securi-
ties of those lines.
!, The startling report is now current that
the Chicago, Rock Island q Pacific had ac
CURED controlling interest in the Northern
Pacific property The fact that President
Gable, Of the Rock Island, has lately Started
for trip of inspection over the Northern
Pacific and the Oregon Railway and Naviga
ton Companies lines lends color to these re-
ports. In connection with this the recent re-
port that company headed by President
Iyler. OF the Grand Trunk intends to build
line from point on the Northern Pacific
through the Saskatchewan Valley to con-
nection with the Canadian Pacific has con-
siderable significance. The Rock Island has
direct connection with the Chicago and
Grand Trunk at Blue Island and Chicago.
and the relations between the two companies
have alway been exceedingly friendly. By
joining hands with the Rock Island the
Grand Trunk would secure from that road
the bulk of the Northern Pacific and
Canadian Pacific business, as well as a full
share OF the Dakota and Red River wheat
business.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
Helen Hunt jackson.

Mrs. Helen Hunt Jackson, the well known
authoress who died Wednesday evening in
San Francisco of cancer Of the stomach was
born at Amherst, Mass, in 1881, and was a
daughter of the late Prof. N. w. Fiske. Her
first husband was Major E.B. Hunt of the
United States Engineers. Her 'Verses by
II. H." in 1871 and "Bits of Travel in 1872
won for her brilliant popularity. Emerson
thought very highly of her writings and
placed her among the leading poets Of the
day. The late Charlotte Cushman frequent
ly read in public the Funeral March" by H.
H., and those who heard her will not forget
the solemnity with which she recited those
ing the main author OF the SAKE Holme"
tales. She was prolific writer, and many
of her stories and poems have been read very
tvidalv -
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
viii Mrs. Barrows Be the First9

"A petition, asking for the communication of
Mrs. Barrows' sentence, has been circulated
among the ladies of Augusta, and received
many signatures. One of the grounds on
which clemency is solicited is that no wom-
an has ever been hung in Maine, and that it
would be barbarism to execute one of the
weaker sex. The petition will probably be
presented to the Governor and Council at
their next meeting, which occurs muster
week. An effort will be made at the same
meeting to secure a commutation of sentence
for Oscar L. Blaney.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
pesecratlne a GRAVEYARD.

The Biddeford Journal says the people of
Kittery are indignant over proceedings of
the railroad company in the gravel pit at
North Kittery. 1t seems that on Tuesday of
last week, the steam shovel was allowed to
operate in an old burying ground, and as
result several bodies were shoveled up, and
part of them loaded upon gravel train
and carried to Portsmouth, where bridge
belonging to the Portsmouth & Dover Rail-
road is being filed up; other parts of the
bodies We're thrown off on a sand bank, and
allowed to remain for several days exposed
to view; after which, box was made, and
the remains which had been collected at the
pit and upon the cars, and at the dump were
put in the box and buried upon Saturday
afternoon, in another burying ground.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
Cot Away with $4,000.

SAN JOSE, Cal, Aug. 13-Yesterday after
mood man entered the Safe Deposit Bank
ana ana purchased bill of exchange for $3.50.
Inc ., cashier and manager were in the bank
stranger departed the cashier missed tray
containing $4,000 in gold in $40 pieces. An
alarm was Immediately given, and search
was was made, made, but without result 1t is believed
that hfteen or more men were engaged in the
THEFT and that, while the attention of the
et eallk olllcerS t1 was engaged by the man in
Iroiit, I C1le 9thers stepped behind the counter
and stole the money. The bank has offered
a reward of $1,000 for the arrest of the
thieves or the return of the money.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
interceding for Riel.

QUEBEC, Aug. 13.-Another meeting was
held in st. Sauver today, at which 5000 per-
sons assembled to discuss the question of
Communication of RiePs sentence. Resolutions
were passed praying the Governor General
to appoint medical commission to inquire
into the mental state of Louis Riel and to
commute his sentence.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
BACKACHE

with all other symptoms of Kidney Disease Her
husband was called home as she was dangerously
i'll; he bought Browns Sarsaparilla; she was
cured by it, and is now about her house in better
health than for years. The testimony of her
friends is that Browns Sarsaparilla saved her ife
Mr. CHARLES PATTERSON, Engineer Bangor,
was cured of Kidney Disease, caused by over ex-
ertion lifting, etc
E. J. WATSON, Fern ST., Bangor, was cured of
Kidney Disease by Browns Sarsaparilla.
MRS. G. p BRAcKETT, of Hermon, had Kidney
Disease. Could not sit up but one or two hours at
time Had a constant tired feeling and sick
headache, together with the usual
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
MISCELLANEOUS.
HAVE YOU GOT

A Backache, Drawing-down Pain, Weary, Tired
feelng, Dissemination to labor, Scanty and High
Colored Urine? If you have any of these troubles
you may be sure you have Kidney Disease. Are
you bilious? Have you jaundice? Do you have
sallow complexion? Are you troubled with con-
stpation? If so, you have Liver Complaint and
should read the following testimonials:
MRS. CHAs. HATHoRN, 81 Pearl ST. Bangor, has
been very low with Kidney Disease; she had been
confined to her bed for some time. Had con-
slant and intense
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

We have decided to give Sewing
Silk and Twist greater prOmi-
nence in Our stock than Hereto
fore. We shall carry at all times
the largest and most complete
stock OF cOlOrs to be found i'm Port
land, SO that III a lady cannot
match cOIOrs elsewhere, call on
us and we can do il. We shall sell
only the celebrated BeIding Bros.
~ Co. goods, as they are superior
TO amy other i'm quality. They are
the only American Sewing Silk
manufacturers who ever received
a GOLD MEDAL at any exposition
either at home or abroad. They
are the MOst popular goods made.
Those who have never used
the Beltling Sewing Silks are in-
vifed TO give them "A trial; they
Will find them entirely satisfac-
tory. N. HI. STUDLEY, Manager,
400 Congress ST., cor. Brown.
1ylo snFM&WH
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Sabbath School Mass Meeting.

1o.00-Devotional exercises
I0.15-0pening address, Hon. Frederick Robie.
10.30-Address: becoming and being as means
of doing,' Rev. w. A. Newcombe.
1100-The Question Box, Rev. s. L. Hanscom
1115-SelectionS from the Cantata of Esther
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
SMALL Pox
Epidemic at Montreal-The Hospital
Full of Patients,

MONTREAL, Aug. 13.-The president Of
the local board of health declares that small
pox is now lepidemic here. The civil hos
pital is crowdedIwith SO patients and new
wing is in progress of erection, which will
hold so more patients. 1t is not known how
many are suffering from the disease in pri-
yate dwellings. Four deaths were reported
yesterday in St. Jean Baptiste village q con
tinuation of this city.
The Portland daily press., 1885-08-14
BACKACHE.

that accompanies Kidney Disease. Her husband
took Browns Sarsaparilla to her, and by its use
she was cured, and can now run a sewing machine
and do work about her house better than for
years. Mr.. Bracket says there must have been
one hundred people call to see her and all agree
that that famous Browns Sarsaparila cured her
of Kidney Disease.
j. W. TIBBETTs, M. D., Stetson, Me-, prescribes
Browns Sarsaparilla for all forms of Kidney and
Liver Disease.