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The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
SUBURBAN NEWS.

Dcerlugs
Thursday evening the Comioal Brown combina-
ton gave largely attended performance at Aliens
Corner.
On the evening of Thursday, as Mr. C. NJ Rice
was driving on Ocean street, runaway horse
dashed scross the road in front of him. and so
that MIR. Rces horse only saved himself by rearing
suddenly. The runaway ran across field and was
caught wedged in between the partially opened
doors of barn.
Gray.
The band will have new uniforms before Memo
rial Day.
The Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor will celebrate their first anniversary the
9th of June.
Yarmouth.
Appropriate and interesting memorial exercises
will take place at the First Parish church Sunday
morning, and at the Baptist church in the after
noon Rev. T. S. Perry of Cumberland Centre will
deliver the memorial addresses. The G. A. r. will
attend in a body, without uniform.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
ENTERTAENRaENTs.

The Fairy Lend Drama "Cinderela' and the
Snlhese song viii be repeated The magnificent
toaa e&nloidon viii be continued with added atrae-
tons. Ice Cream, etc.
Aamlssion to all departments 25cts., Children
10 CUE may23dlt
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GEN, GRANT.

New YORK, May % There was some un.
due irritation in Gen. Grants throat last night,
attended by frequent attempts to clear the
surfaces of mucous. These efforts further irri-
lated the parts, and the General beiug ap-
prehensive of wakeful night suggested that
Dr. Douglas remain through the night, which
he did. When the doctor left this morning he
said the Generals apprehensions proved
eroundless, for he slept at 1130 last night and
continued TO sleep until 4 o'clock this morning,
after which he slept at intervals until $50 this
forenoon. At that time he awoke with little if
any pain. The doctor thought the east winds
and raw, chilly weather affected the General
UnfaVnrahlv.
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IN THE ICE.
Tough Experiences off the Banks Of New
f0nndIand.

QuEBEc May 22.-The bark Brilliant, which
arrived mere last night from POrs Grand, had
on board the crews of the park Bayard from
Drohak for the Metis, and of the steamer
Mary Louisa OF Newcastle, from New York for
Liverpool. Capt. Andersen, of the bark Bay
ard, states that he left Drobak April 4th. At
midnight of the 9th of NAV, the vessel ran into
the ice near the banks of Newfoundland. She
was completely surrounded by heavy ice and
lceDergs. The crew rem aimed on board the
vessel uotil Tuesday afternoon, when the ice
bergs smashed in hsr port side. They then
took to the boats and went on the ice barely
escaping with their lives, and saving nothing
whatever. They remained three days and
three nights on the ice. All the provisions
they were able to save was bag of bread, aud
this, becoming wet added to their misery
Sunday they came out of the ice and took to
the boat, and pulled westward in thick fog.
After about two hours they heard steamers
whistle, and pulled alongside the vessel, which
proved to be the Mary Louise. They were TAX
en- aboard and tue captain stated that his yes
sci had struck the ice sometime before, and she
was then leaking badly. An hour later the
Mary Louisa began to sink, when both crews,
numbering 30, left the steamer in three boats,
and proceeded west again. Monday morning,
May llth, the weather became clear, and they
sighted the bark Brilliant, bound for Quebec.
she Immediately hove too and took ali hands
on board, bringing them to this port.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
PEACE PROPOSALS.
pouudnalser sends i, /. E,.. oe q,....

POuadmalker Sends ia a Flag of Truce.
MONTREAL, May 22.-Poundmaker has sent
in flag of truce asking on what terms he can
surrender. He will give up the captured team
sters, two women and priest.
QUEBEC, May Of, x Lemend, M. P. P.
and Charles Fitzpatrick the advocate who fig
ured soconspicuously in obtaining a reprieye for
Madame Bautel the Bay of st. Paul murder
ess, who is now in Kingston psnitentiary has
been retained as counsel to defend Riel in his
coming trial in the Northwest, they having
been sent for by prominent French Oanadi.
an gentleman in the province who is a great
friend of Riels and who has volunteered to
meet all excuses incurred by the counsel in de-
fonsa
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Widows island Quarantine Station.
The citizens of North Haven and Vinal-
haven have drawn up petition, which they in
tend to send to Secretary Whitney within a few
days. The petition protests against the use Of
Widows Island as quarantine station, and
states many reasons why the remonstrance
should be seriously considered. Among other
things it says that great number of vessels
pass and repass through the thoroughfare, in
Guiding steamers freighted with many psssen-
gers, and they are, of necessity, obliged to 60
within about cables length Of said island, as
it lies directly IN the channel; and the waters
in the immediate vicinity are much used as q
harbor. AS operations have already been be-
gun, it is more than doubtful If the protest
does any good.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
AN EXTRAORDINARY LEAP.
A Woman In England Beats OdIum,s


A Woman In England Beats Odlum's
Record.
NEW YORK. May %. The Herald, in connection
with the odlum tragedy, prints the following
from the Bristol. England, Times and Mirror of
May 9th:
woman lesped from Clifton suspension bridge
say did not meet with her DEATH The occurrence
took place at 2 80 O'clock at which hour she was
seen by several persons to fall from the bridge to
water which was reeeding about half tide. Three
men who were near at went to her aid and
Drought her TO the bank and took her into refresh
ment room. Extraordinary to relate the woman
was alive and conscious. She was able to reply to
questions put to her. and stated that her name was
oarah Ann Henley. She was taken to an imfirmary
Wnere she was examined by the medical staff and
then transferred to one of the wards. Her condi-
tion was found to be critical for besides receiving
a SHOCK to the SYSTEM she sustained other injuries
The probability is that she will succumb but there
Is possibility that she may recover.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
BATH NEWS.
Matters of Interest 10 Citizens of This
Lively Town.
(FrOm our Regular COrrespOndent.)


From our Regular Correspondent.)
BATH, May %.
The Maine State Univsrsalist Conference will
be held in this city June 16, II and IS. Rev.
Henry Blanchard of Portland will preach the
occasional sermon on Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock, and Rev. H. W. Riggs of Providence
will preach Monday evening the 18th. A
large convention is anticipated.
The 50th anniversary of Central church will
be celebrated with appropriate ceremonies on
July Sth.
The Beacon street M. E. church have organ
iced young folks society with the following
aims: cultivation of society virtues, aqquisi-
tion of literary knowledge and the good that
comes from public readings, discussions and
essays. all by, and for its members, as well as
seasonable soeiables and picnics. The officers
are: President Rev. II. e. Foss; Vice Presi-
dent, Miss Annie Cox; Secretary, Miss Lottie
Minott.
A noticeable improvement is that Of Henry
Houghton, Esq., In buying the old Crocker
homestead, Immediately in the rear OF his reai.
dence and tearing down the rickerty house:
with this improvement Mr.. Houghton's place
will be handsomer than ever.
Sometime in June David Bright of Bath
ship OF the State in a five mile running race.
Portland will be the place OF contest and S4O0
side is to be put in the hands OF the editor Of
the Press.
Two Bath schooners have made bonanza
out OF the Central American war, the IS. p.
Hitchcock" Capt. Blair Of Boothbay, owned
by Adams and Hitchcock, and the Charles
Baker, Capt. Manson of Bath, owned by B. s.
r. Morse 90. Both receive handsome demur-
rage for detention at Aspinwall during hostili-
ties.
The new schooner of the N. E. 8. Co.'s yard
to launch in about three weeks will be called
the City Of Philadelphia, commanded BY Cap-
tain Burton, formerly of the Jessie Star and
register about 400 tons.
Mr.. Charles Hayden, the well known jewell
or, walked through trap door in the book
store Of John o. Shaw yesterday afternoon,
and catching his foot, severely sprained his
Knee He is under the care Of o physian at
his home.
VIM. e. Corliss, shipsmith, is recovering
from severe hurt received while at work at
his forge. A piece or splinter of hot iron en-
tered his leg.
DR.. A. K. Gilmore is the happy owner Of a
seven foot old fashioned clock, willed to him
by the late Judge Tallman, to whose father 1t
formerly belonged.
DIR. Gilmore has purchased winter residence
in Florida, near Jacksonville, in Mandren, A
young orange orchard will give the doctor
something to keep him busy, He intends to
spend his winters South hereafter
Mayor Wakefield has returned from a two
weeks visit to Bennington.
Captain Delano has entered upon the duties
of his office as government surveyor.
Station Agent Stiles is once more on the
street alter q month OF rhuematism. He
looks so happy and fat that his rheumatic pains
receive but little sympathy.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
BIG LAND SLIDE.
A Quarter of RHiIe of hillside SLOWLY
sliding ON the Earf XYnvme HsniIrnnh

sliding on the Fort Wayne Railroad.
PITTsBURG, Pa, May PA hillside for a
quarter Of a mile along the Fort Wayne Rail-
road at Agnew, ten miles from the city, is
sliding at the rate of four feet an hour Ten
or twelve houses and the railroad track itself
arc in danger of being pushed into the river
before tomorrow night. The Fort Wayne COM
pany has large force OF men at work, but SO
far they have been unable to arrest the land
slide, and they fear tonight it will be impossi-
BILE to do so.
The rains of today have loosened the earth
still more, and inmates of houses are preparing
to leave for safer places Recent rains and
thawing OF the ground caused large amount
OF water to collect near the top Of the hill,
which thoroughly soaked the hill and it began
to come down this afternoon. The slide is very
deep, not being merely from the surface Trees
are being movedl bodily, roots and all, and
threatens demolition to all below
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
srooKpRrpaE's coNonRr.

eAOShhhADdEb CUNCEhT.
1t is rarely that Portland has an opportunity to
listen to as strong combination at one entertain
ment as will be offered at City Hall next Tuesday.
The charming Miss Jennie Couthoui-beautiful.
graceful woman and delightful readsr,-Miss Rose
Stewart, the songbird soloist Fessenden, the pou-
ular tenor; the Temple Quartette one Of the strong
est male quartettes in the country; the Germanfa
the best brass qusrtette on the stage and
the Philomela Ladies' Quartette, Of which the Bos-
ton Herald said: "The young ladies of the Philo.
mela Quartette appeared here for the first time and
made very favorable impression. Their voices are
we'll suited for this class of vocal effort and their
part of the programme was presented with rare In
tellgence and good taste." Such will be the cou-
the accompanies. The tickets should now be Sc
cured.
THE LITTLE JOKER.
Miss Carrie Swain appeared at Portland Theatre
last night in her new play the "Littld Joker" as
Chirp, and was warmly received and obtained many
sincere proofs of the appreciation of the audience
Miss Swain has thrown aside many of the peculiar
mannerisms which she acquired on the vaudeville
stage and while the speciality acts the strongest
features Of the piece she is finished and artis
tic both in singing and dancing Her st presage4
ence and acting has undergone gratifying i'm
provement. She is not 50 stout as In former years.
and in consequence exhibits grace in every move
ment. OF the Little Joker it NAV be said that il
furnishes the star frequent possibilities for her &c.
centric talents and she seemed entirely equal to the
ated. There is a story, somewhat improbable but
vividly pictured on the stage. Miss Swain was be-
fore the foOtlights nearly all the time during the
progress of the play giving it dash and constant
interest which. other than she to act it, would
lose all the charm. The second act, in which she
presents her speciaties, especially captured the
audience.
LIZZIE MAY ULMER.
Everybody who goes to the theatre will want to
see Lizzie May Ulmer next Monday and Tuesday at
Portland Theatre. The former favorite will surely
be greeted by large audiences The motive of Dads
Girl is found in the determination of Mul miss u
mer) to conceal from her uncle and adopted father
story of crime and degradation which involves
the character of his son. The old man believes the
boy Joe to be dead but Mul knows him to be thief
aud an escaped convict. The action takes place
within fortnight near Boston, on the Massachu-
setts Bay shore. There is a lover, smooth and
gentemanly villain, who is secretly Joe's partner
in crime, and other characters Of distinct types
furnish material to increase the interest of the per-
formance. Strong situations abound, and one,
where the girl the face OF the dead son ana
tells the father that it is her lover, that he may
see his wayward boy cold in death, strikingly
affective. The dialogue is interesting and natural
even the slang used seeming to fal naturally INTO
place as the dialect of unframed impulse.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
RenI Estnte Trnnsfer..

The following transfers of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry of
Deeds:
Portand-George NJ. Harding to Anna B. Oeder.
land. 81 and other consideration.
Scarboro-Alvin b. Leavitt to Biddeford Savings
Bank, land and buildings. $3.50
Falmouth j. N: Caldwell to L. C. Dolley, land
and buildings. S2700.
$40.
Hsrpswell-Artnur Orr to o. Hinkley, land. 500
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
RECORD OF FIRES.
Fores. Fires in Nlichignn.

NEwBURY, May 22.-The forest fires above
here have broken out with renewed fury, and
and Marquette railroad, they are burning with
great fierceness, and back of thatjplace forests
are perfect mass of flames, and eight build
ings have already been burned. The town of
Dolarville jast beyond Newbury is threatened
with entire destruction. A gang of men are
out fighting fires.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
Railroad Minor Notes.

The Franklin and Megantic Railroad is bsllasting
the track and will soon be running regular trains.
The works of the Boston and Maine at Lawrence
nave turned out an entirely new drawing room car,
TO which the name Magnolia has been gwen. The
new car which presents tine appearance upon the
outside, is handsomely finished upon the inside with
mahogany sides and overhead, gilt lamps and side
baskets, which, in connection with thick soft car
pet and 40 easy, high backed seats finished in
leather and all besides accessories usually found
in drawing room cars Of recent construction,
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23

liberal measure for local government. They also
object to the preced ence given the land purchase
bill, although they agree to its principles. A
Cancellation will probably be effeoted by deciding
to renew the crimes act for one year, thus leaving
the new Parliament to decide whether coercion acts
SHAH form part of the regular administration Of
ireland.
Hn the House of lords.
LONDON May 22.-In the House of Lords last
night the Earl of Kimberly, secretary of state for
India, denied that Russia demanded to have an
agent at Cabul. or required England not to inter-
tere with the affairs of Afghanistan.
Detention of the Guards in Egypt.
LONDON, May 22-The Daily News, in an edi-
torial, says that the retention of the Guards in
Egypt does not imply any hitch in the negotiations
with Russia which making favorable progress.
1t was decided long ago, the News asserts to hold
the Guards In Egypt until the Afghan question was
definitely settled.
Gable Notes.
1t is stated that Prince Bismarck is advising Eng
land to confne her protection of Egypt to the
troll Of Egs ptian finances, and to assist GermaDys
coloDizing enterprises in eastern Africa
Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales have
written to the archbishop of Canterbury, thanking
the revsers Of the Old Testament for their arduous
labors.
A grand review of IA 900 native troops of Ne
paul who have been preparing for active service in
the event of war with Russia, occurred yesterday.
The subcommittee of the Suez Caual Commits
sion has concluded its sittiDgs at Paris. The ques
tions of the surveillance of the canal is left open.
Daniel Shenkel, the German theologist is dead.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
ON TKEE ROLLERS.
PORTLAND RINK.

PORTLAND RINK.
Tonight will be the closing session at this rink
and special permit has been given to run the ses-
sion until IL p. m.
AT THE BIJoU.
The second of the tournment games for the purse
OF $50 and the championship of the city will be
played tonight at the BiJou rink. The contesting
teams are the Dirigos and the Blues Both teams
contain good pl yers and interesting game may
pc looked for. In addition to this attraction there
VIII also be a ladies' skate check complimentary.
AT THE FALMOUTH.
This evening there will be game of polo at the
above rink between the Congress and Falmouth
clubs. A good game may be expected. The Fai-
mouths will appear in new uniforms.
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The National Commercial Convention.

1,lLANIA' Ga., May 22.-The National CONNER
0,Hi convention yesterday adopted resolutions de-
ita,ing ii ehat the internal revenue tax tobacco
i imotia ~ oe abolished; also resolutions recommend
lug sne establishment of national department of
;te 0;nerce Dy Congress; and favoring liberal appro-
p,latlohs Tor the improvement of, the Mississippi
rtssr c;Oht Inc convention adjourned sine die last
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BowDoINs TO- STATE coLLReE 8.
BRUNSWICK, May %.
The seventh game of the intercollegiate series
was played this afternoon upon the Delta and was
won by the Bowdoins. The game on the whole was
very interesting, the home team making some very
pretty plays. The Bowdoins have thus far played
five games and won four. The score:
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nrnprroRns IL. poRrLASns s.

BIDDEFoRDs IL; PoRTLANDs 5.
The Biddefords defeated the Portlands for the
third time, yesterday, in Biddeford. The features
Of the game the batting Of Slattery, the field
ing of Hsrtnett, Butler and Irwin for the Bidde-
fords, and the batting of Annis and fielding Of
Phillips for the Portlaads. Fox's delivery puzzled
the visitors The score:
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. Nav %

WASHINGTON, May %.
The indications for New England are
cloudy weather and occasional rain, southerly
winds, stationary temperature in southern por-
ton, slightly warmer in northern portion, and
lower barometer.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
III 90 p MI
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Watches, Clocks, Charts

and full line of Eye Glasses, Spectaces Spy, Ma
rine and Tourists Glasses, Linen Testers, Reading
and Magnifying Glasses, Goggles, Eye Shades etc.
Personal attention given TO watch repairing, and
a record kept of the running of all fine watches.
IRA BERRY, JR., 4S Exchange st.
mario eod6m
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ment an impetus aud aroused an enthusiasm
which has dispelled all doubts in the minds of
the most skeptical of its members as to its fu-
tnre prosperity and usefulness.
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MAINE.


The freshman Prize Reading Last Eve
ming.
Special to the Press.)
WATERvILLE, May 22.-The Freshman prize
reading took place 10 the Baptist church this
evening, and was listened to by large and in
terested audience. Fine music was furnished
by Dinsmore's orchestra of Waterville. The
judges for awarding prizes are Professors
Smith, Elder and Warren. The order of exer-
ciaas Ras aa halou.
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LOOK ar THIs!

Gorham Village I am offering for sale one of
the finest situations for a Summer and other
boarding house that can be found. House of IS
rooms with fine halls and verandas, excellent wat.
er stable for 6 horses, fine garden with excellent
fruit trees Can show farms and buildings at great
bargains G. d. WEEKS, Real Estate Agent and
Auctioneer
Gorham Nav lb, 1885. may1ld3y#
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REFORM RUMoRs.

How the Democrats will Secure Their
Ends 10y Recognizing abe Civil Service
Commission.
NEW YORK, May 23.--The Evening POSTS
Washington special says: There are some in
dications that an effort will be made to secure
the reorganization of the civil service commits
sion. Western politicianslsay there ought to be
two pronounced Democrats and one Renubli-
can Oh the board. The matter has D oh bly,
not yet been called to the attention Of the
President
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WASHINGTON.



The Secretary OF the Treasury today issued
warrants for the payment of about S. 5000, 600
on account of pensions. Il is estimated that
the total payments on this account for the
present month will amount to about ,000,-
000
Will Refuse TO Resign,
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Secretary Manning
has called cor the resignation of Major S. VIII
lard Saxton, of Massachusetts, chief of di-
vision of the first comptroller's Office 1t is
said that SaXton will refuse to resign, on the
ground that there are no charges whatever
against him, either in efficiency or offensive
partisanship. 1t is understood that he will be
given until June 10Th to comply with the sec
retary's request. Major Saxton was an officer
in the army during the war, and is brother
OF Gen. Rufus Saxton, q. S. A.
Minor Matters.
Hon. S. s. Cox qualified today, and will
leave New York for Turkey about June 18th.
The examination of candidates for the naval
academy has been concluded and not more
than % out of class of " will be admitted.
The Portland daily press., 1885-05-23
B1DDEFoRDs.
SUMMARY.

Earned runs-Biddefords g. Portlands 1. Two
base hits Butler, HalpiD, McKeever, Slsttery,
Long. First base on balls-Biddetords 4, Portands
8. First base on -Biddefords 6, Portlands g.
Struck out-By Fox 4, by Watson 8. Double plays
Butler and Irwin. Passed balls-McKeeVer 3,
Wheelock 5. Wild pitches-Fox L, Watson 3.
Time III. .40m. Umpire-Quinn.
THE STANDING.
rrto eo1Io,,;,~ 4aa standio, of o1nha IF tba
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Bowdoins. ........1 o o x-10
State College mo 0 o 0 l. 8
Earned runs-Bowdoins 2, s. @. 8. First base on
errors-Bowdoins z S. @. 8. Struck out-By Gary
2, Ruth 8. Two base hits-Bowdoins 4. Double
plays Bartlett Pushor Davis-Pushor. Passed balls
-Moulton L, Hull 4. Time Of game-1h. 45m
Umpire-Barton, Bowdoin "a.