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The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
ON THE ROCKS.
Wreck of lhe Schooner MARY eeorge.


The revenue steamer Dallas, Capt. Lay, ar
rived here yesterday at 4 p. m. with the crew
OF the English schooner Mary George, master
j. Wilson, wrecked Wednesday evening or
the North Triangles, five miles southeast of
White Head. The Mary George went on at
p. m. under all sail, wind moderate, north
east, and weather clear, as the Dallas was
passing by bound west. The locality being an
extremely dangerous one, and the schooner for
hslf-mile being surrounded with lodges Just
awash, the Dallas could not be brought nearer
than that distance. A boat was lowered at
once and sent to her but few moments after
the accident. a snow storm setting in from
the eastward, Capt. Lay decided to seek the
aid Of the life saving crew at White Head, but
these brave fellows were found already on
their way to the rescue. The lifeboat was
towed out by the Dallas just as the snow
storm set in, and the latter ran under White
Head, in Seal Cove, to await results. 1t was
near low water when the vessel struck AT
7.3O p m. the food setting in strong, with an
increasing northeast wind. the schooner COM
menced breaking up The lfeboat crew. TAX
ing the schooner's crew and personal effects,
put for the station whore they arrived Wednes
day night at 10 p. IN. Too much praise OF
be given to Keeper f. Shay and tue crew of
White Head station for their gallantry and
uniform kindness to the unfortunates. This
morning the shipwrecked men were trans
ferred to the Dallas The Mary George had
entirely disappeared yesterday morning when
the Dallas passed. She hailed from St.John, N.
B., bound to New York with cargo of laths
The estimated value of vessel and cargo is
$4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
George IN. wnkefield.

News was received in Saco yesterday Of the
death OF Hon. George Fl. Wakefield, which oc-
Cured at his hotel at Winona, Mimi, at s15
a. m. yesterday, after an illness of about three
weeks with pneumonia. He was well known In
York county, having for many years taken a
lively interest in politics and in the order of
Masonry. He was born in Saco, November /,
1927, was educated in the public schools of Sa-
co and entered business in that place where he
made many business and personal friends.
From Saco he moved to South Berwick where
he became prominent and influential citizen,
occupying many positions of honor and trust
He was elected to the Maine Senate in 1902.
In Masonry he was master OF St. Johns Lodge,
South Berwick from 1875 to 1879 inclusive; D.
d. G.. NJ 18Th District in 1881 and 1882. From
1870 to 1882 he held nearly every Office ipclnd-
ing that Of high Priest in Unity Chapter OF
Royal Arch Masons, and he was also an officer
in the Grand r. A. Chapter of Maine ffom
1876 to 1882. In June, 1882, Mr.. Wakefeld Id
went from South Berwick to Winona, MINI
to assume the charge OF the business of his late
and only brother, Norris Wakefield, who died
suddenly at that time He leaves wife and
two sisters, one the wife of DIR. Merrill of AL
Ired, the other the wife of Joseph s. Moody of
24co
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
Raund nenh.

Last evening at about o'clock Frank Will
lisms, an old man of about 60 years of age, was
found dead in his living room over his store as
No. 67 Centre street. Williams had been en-
gagged in selling candy and small fancy articles
at this place for great many years and was a
character well known to many people. Il
seems that he has complained of feeling uL.
we'll for some time past, and last night a
woman living near, who had been in the habit
OF calling, went in and found the old man
stretched upon the sofa, apparently asleep.
Approaching she found him to be dead and at
once notified Officer Fickett, who was in the
vicinity. Mr.. Pickett took charge of the
house and ssnt for Coroner Gould. who decided
that no inquest was necessary. John DsCosta
said that he was godson of the deceased and
would provide for the burial OF Williams.
The body was taken in charge by Mr.. Tobin,
the undertaken.
Williams has localreputation of being poe-
sessed of considerable property but has de-
MED himself even the bare necessities of life
and has the appearance of having literally
starved to death. On his person was found
$25 in silver, the pieces being of many differ.
ent coinages and some of them bearing date %
n good many years ago. A large and heavy
trunk was taken in charge by the coroner. II
Is said that Williams was a Portuguese.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20

The uniforms to be worn by the Chicago
nine this season will consist of a knit Jersey of
navy blue, with broad cuffs and collars, trim
med with white, navy blue pants, white belt,
white stocking and white cap.
Charles Whitney, brother OF Boston's noted
pitcher, is to play with the Rochester, N. Y.
nine.
The New York and Metropolitan teams plas
their first exhibition game, March 2S, on the
Polo grounds.
Goldsmith of last years Chicsgos will pitch
Tor Canadian nine that Ia to make tour of
the United States this summer.
A sufficient sum of money has been sub
scribed IN Biddeford to encourage the associa-
tion to 60 ahead with its arrangements, and
the opening of the season will find that city in
the field with first class nine. A meeting of
the association will be held today, to make ar.
rangements for the meeting of the league at
Lawrence tomorrow.
A Lawrence despatch to the Boston Globe
says tie ball grounds in that City will ba leas-
ed to W. w. Burnham of Portland, 'sfor a
term OF six months, at rental of $50 per
mouth, reserving the right to uss the grounds
or lease the same when not 10 use by Mr.
Burnham's team. Mr.. Burnham has already
engaged men whose salaries will amount to
800 per month"
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20


e. Dana, Jr. and wife, of this city, left yes
terday for Washington, to call on President
Cleveland.
Mr.. s. d. Merrills many friends will be
panied to learn that he is seriously i'll in CALI
fornia.
Mr.. Seth @. Lsrrabee and wife, accompanied
by Mr.. Sturdevant of Scarboro, have gone to
New Orleans.
We learn that Mr.. s. d, Richardson, of this
city, Harvard 'S6. has recently gained much
credit for himself by being awarded all of tho
Bowdoin prizes for dissertation.
Mr.. j. T. Flanders, of the Boston & Maine
railroad, has gone to New Orleans to attend
the semi-annual meeting OF the National AS
ISOLATION of General Passenger and Ticket
Agents.
Mr.. Joseph W. Harmon, of Unity, for sever
al years an efficient head clerk in the railway
postal service between Boston and Bangor,
rendered his resignation to take effect April !,
Mr.. Harmon has an engagement with whole
sale house in this city.
Mrs. Whitman Sawyer, president. and Mrs.
A. M. Sawyer, past president of the Women's
State Relief Corps, OF Maine, with other ladies
from this city, visited Sheridan Relief Corps Of
Biddeford, yesterday. A reception was ten
dered them at G. A. R. Hall. Supper was
served at o'clock, and the visitors returned
home ON the Pullman.
The following we're registered at the Fal-
mouth last night: II. P. Robinson. E. q.
Paine, T. ]. Hartshorn. G. j. Spitz, VIM. H.
Crone, J. J. Barron, George F. Pierce, G. E.
Galacar, H. P. Emerson and L. L. Jameson, of
Boston; Chas. 81. Coye, Windsor Lake, CT;
O. 3. Wright. Troy, N. Y; Jacob Benton,
Lancaster, N. H.; F. Fl. Clergue, Bangor; E.
B. Hall, New York.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
Governor Cobura's Property.

The executors are now busily engaged in the
work of appraisal, and from present appear
snces the aggregate amount OF the property
will exceed previous expectations. There will
be sufficient to pay the legacies, which am mount
to $1,026,009, and from 100000 to $500, 600
will remain besides. The wild lands in Maine,
alone, il sold for what they ara worth, will
liquidate every dollar of the legacies. The
property will be disposed of as rapidly as posi-
BILE, provided it can be done without loss. Mr.
Weston, on his return from the Pacific States,
is to examine into the cosditon of the proper
ty in the West An endeavor will be made to
form syndicate and purchase the railroad in
Kansas, in which Governor Ccburn unfor-
tunately invested, and if this scheme succeeds
the estate will realize considerable sum from
this source.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE.
Arrangements that are Being Made &,
Improve ex-Terriiorial Service.

Improve ex-Terrisorial Service.
The New England Telephone Company has
about perfected arrangements for improving
its ex-territorial service, which has come to be
a very important part of its business. With a
view to increasing the facilities for long dis
tance telephoning it will commence this week
ia lay copper wire trunk lines out from Boston.
The first twenty miles will be laid between Bos
ton and Concord, and ultimately extended
along the line of the Fitchburg road to Fitch
burg, Greenfield and North Adams. A copper
wire will also soon be laid to Worcester, Spring
field, and other points in western part of Mas
sschusetts. During the year this work will be
very generally prosecuted. not alone through
ont that State, but in Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, and all other portions of lis territory.
Points that can only be reached now through
several offices will be put in direct communica-
tion with each other, and the company intends
before it is through. to make it possible for
every subscriber to talk 80. 100 and even 100
miles if necessary. as easily as he can talk 10
or 20. The copper wire of the size and quail
ty used by the company, will reduce the resist
ance encountered fully one-half, and thereby
it will make long distance Gelephonipg much
easier and much more satisfactory than over
the present No. 10 iron wires. Copper wire
has not been used extensively heretofore, be-
cause of its very high cost, but during the past
year it has come down materially in price, and
at the present time can DO purchased at about
the same figure as iron wire could few
months ago. and the company is, therefore,
ready to carry out the plans that it has long
had under consideration. OF course, with
betterment of this branch of the service, there
will be Encouragement of the rates now in
use, which, by the way, have never been chang
ed since the trunk lines were first established
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
G.. A. R.



Items from the Committee Headquarters.
Two committees are being made up to can
vass the city. AS soon as completed they will
be announced through the papers and immedi-
ately commence work. One of these will So
licit funds and the other will ascertain the
number of people that can be accommodated
in boarding houses, private residences, etc.
A letter was received from Minneapolis,
Minn., yesterday stating that party number
ing twenty-seven were coming from that city,
to be known as the minneapolis Contingent"
They will be assigned to Toronto Cottage,
Peaks Island.
applications for quarters were received yes-
terday as follows:
Post 10, Wakefield, Mass (Assigned to
Valley View House, Peaks Island J
Wilson Post No. IL, North Turner Me.
Kimball Post, No. 3S, of Livermore Falls,
Me-, want quarters in camp for 60 men.
1t is ex ected that some ATS or 500 comrades
of the different Rhode Island Posts will be
present at the encampment under the COM
mand of Eugene A. Corey of Providence.
They will be accompanied by Reeves Ameri-
can Band of thirty pieces.
Secretary Sawyer has received communi.
cation from General Lander Post, No. 5. of
Lynn, Mass, to the effect that $3.50 had already
been raised toward paying the expenses of
that Post at the National Encampment, and
that the post will go into camp.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
ON TME ROLLERS.
EXHIBITION DRILL, At THE pr1or


EXHIBITION DRILL AT THE BIJoU.
There will be an exhibition drin by the Mechanic
Blues at the Bijou tonight. At 8 o'clock the com
pany will march to the rink from their armory and
there will be general skating until 8, when the
drill will take place. The front rows in the CALLER
res will be reserved, and members of the Blues will
serve as ushers. The reserved seat tickets will be
on sale at the rink this morning. The usual COM
plimentary tickets will not be honored on this oc
casion There is prospect of large crowd, as
many tick sts have already been sold
CARNIVAL AT PORTLAND RINK,
There will be a grand masquerade carnival at
Portland Rink tonight, aHd it is intended to eclipse
anything yet given this season. Prizes will be CIV
to the best George and Martha Washington; also
the best character mpersonating any of the differ
ent trades carried ON in the city and the most com
cal lady and gent. There will be six prizes Extra
music will be furnished.
NOTES.
The Lewiston journal says the Alamedas talk of
withdrawing from the Maine League. Will the
Bath Times please inform the public if the report
has any foundation?
Falmouth rink will indulge in masquerade par
ty tonight
The new Portland club goes to Bangor today. and
will play the club there tonight The game arrang-
ed for Gardiner Saturday night will probably 30
postponed on account of the league game at Bath
as several of the players belong to both the Bious
and Portlands.
The race to have taken place at the Bijou last
night was postponed.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
s surprise AllArouna.

A dispatch to the Boston Advertiser says
the appointment of NJ. V. Montgomery to be
commissioner of patents puts an end to a plan
just coming to head to unite all the New
England Influence in favor of William h.
Clifford of Portland. Mr. Montgomery had
not asked for the place and did not know until
yesterday that the President had him in mind
for ii He is a prominent lawyer of Lansing,
Mich , who IS not an office-holder, having de-
clined in 1883 nomination equivalent to an
election as member of the Stata Supreme
Court. He has a large practice. The President
never saw him nor communicated with
him until he sent word to Lansing Wednesday
that Montgomery was to be named for this
place. Even Secretary Lamar did not know
until Wednesday afternoon that any one was
decided upon.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE CHIMES OF NORMANDY.


The performance siven by the Bennett &
Moulton Company last evening was, with the
exception perhaps Of the Mascotte, the best
they have yet given here. The choruses were
we'll rendered and the acting as rule was
good. Miss Bessie Fairbain gave an excellent
representation Of Serpolette and the Germaini
OF Miss Mamie Upton was pretty piece of
acting. Miss Bruce, as Henri, made grace
ful Marquis. Mr.. e. P. Smith as Gaspard
was remarkably good and the insane rawlings
of the old miser over has bearded treasure were
given with so much force that Mr. Smith was
twice called before the curtain. Mr.. Lodge as
the Bailli introduced considerable exceedingly
good low comedy acting.
The house was one of the largest ever in the
tneatre, there being great many standing in
the aisles Every seat had been taken at 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Patience will be presented this evening
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
Brief Jo.riugs.

At sunrise yesterday it was cloudy, wind
north, thermC meter Ito. AT noon clear, wind
north, thermometer 240. At sunset at was
clear.
Farmers who come into the city say that
this is good cap weather.
Mv. Munson made oath to quite number of
search and seizure warrants yesterday.
New sustaining membership cards, very pret-
tily printed, have been issued by the Young
Mems Christian Association of this city.
In the notice of the new law firm of Robin
son & Dyer in yesterdays issue, we should
have said that MIR. Frank w. Robinson was al
90 graduate from the Harvard Law School.
Both the Boston and New York steamers
left here last night with heavy frejghts. The
fremont carried nearly one hundred passen-
gers.
Yesterday morning horse undertook to run
away when near the market. The team was
badly smased against come iggers and the
horse was caught.
Three new locomotives have been purchased
by the New Brunswick and Canada railway
and will shortly be forwarded to their destina-
tion by the Maine Central.
vile fell into the water near Portland bridge
yesterday afternoon. She was rescued with
difficulty much exhausted.
City men were at work yesterday in digging
out the cutters preparatory to the deluge of
rain accompanying the spring storms and
thaws.
The Samatian Of the Allan line sailed yes
tsrday afternoon. taking six cabin, six inter-
mediate and 81 steerage passengers aud a full
cargo awong which were over 1000 barre Is of
apples shipped by Portland parties.
Last evening the members of Camp Gibson
presented Mr. III. s. Gibson, with an elegantly
engrossed expression of their appreciation of
his kindness in presenting the members of the
club with medals.
The locomotive on the morning train on the
Maine Central while just the other side of
Brunswick, broke one Of the connecting bars,
smashing the cylinder completely out. The
train arrived half an hour late. The engine
was taken to the Portland Companys works
for repaire.
Advertisements appropriately coming under
the classification heads, WANTS, HELP WANT
ED. SITUATIONS WANTED, FoR SALE, To LET,
BOARD and Rooms aud LOST AND FOUND, not
exceeding forty words, will be inserted in the
Daily PRESS one week for twenty-five cents, if
paid in advance. When payment is not made
in advance regular rates will be charged. The
large circulation of the PRESS makes it the best
mediam for these advertisements.
The schooner yacht Bonita, formerly owned
by F. A. Clarke of the Portland Yacht Club,
has become the property of Mr.. Henry B. An
derson Of the University club. New York city.
She was originally built at Fairhaven, Conn,
for Messrs. Brown Brothers. She was then
sold to Thomas W. Dawson of New York. She
has been owned in Boston and Portland since
1862. She will belong to the New York acht
Ciub
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
Colby University,

The following appointments were made
Tuesday for the annual Sophomore Prize Dec
lamation: Woodman Bradbury, Melrose, Mass. !;
Chas. e. Cook, friendship Holman G. Day,
Vassalboro; Walter B. Farr, Waterville; Ed
ward f. Goodwin, Skowhegan; Chas. E. Rich
srdson, Skowhegan; Maurice H. Small, Viii.
ton; VIM. F. Watson, Jacksontown, N b.;
Winifred H. Brooks, Wateryille; Maud E.
Kingsley, East Machias; Bessie A. Morti-
mer, Watervlle; Mary E. Pray, Bath. The
prizes are $40 and So for the young men for ex-
cellence in defamation, and the same to the
ladies for excellence in reading.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
Funcral ef Jnmes 8. Libbr.

Mr.. James 8. Libby's funeral took place
from his late residence on Park street yester-
day afternoon. There were a great many
people in attendance, the officials ON the rail-
roads and the members of the associations Of
which the deceased was member being well
represented. There were many elegant floral
expressions of regard, among them being mo-
tceable three exquisite wreaths and a pillow
having the word "Father" interviewer. The
ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Blanchard. The pail bearers were Mr.. John
Tricky OF Stroudwater, Mr.. A. f. Moulton,
Mr.. VIM. A. Goodwin and Mr.. John +. An
Cemetery for interment.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
Hon. Milton y, Durham of K.n,uc,.,

10 The Editor Of The Press:
We are happy to learn that President Cleve-
land has selected this gentleman for the posi-
ton of First Comptro of the Treasury. He
is a distinguished Odd Fellow having held the
position of Grand Sire in that order. From a
personal acquaintance with him we but voice
the opinion OF many others when we say that
for ability, integrity and kindness of heart, he
has no superior. There are a host like the
writer who will hail the honor conferred upon
our friend with pleasure. W. HIS.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20

Mrs. Lincoln delivered two more Of her in
structive lectures at Y. M. G. A. Hall yester
day afternoon and evening to audiences of in
terested ladies. The subjsct was treated in
the same satisfactory manner as in the preyi-
ous lectures, and the dishes prepared were as
near perfection as it is possible for the things
Of this mundane sphere to be.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20

Iu this city March 49, Charlie son of e. M. and
Ellen S. Durham. aged years months.
Funeral on Friday forenoon at 1880 O'Clock at
residence, No. % Howard street.
In West Cumberland, March is, Mary j. Copp,
aged II years.
In Cumberland Mills, March 19, Sybil c. widow
of tho late Col. f. NewcoInb, aged 81 years
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at
the residence of her son, Il. Newcomb.
in Biddeford, March II. Eli B. aver, aged 35
wears months.
In Biddeford. March IT. Ambrose P. Rose aged
81 years IL months.
Lemont, aged IL years 10 months.
~ The funeral service of The late mrs, .Jane
Kilgore will take place this Friday afternoon 3 +
o'clk, at No. los Bracket street. Burial at Wat
erford
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20

From the publishers, Charles D. Blake &
Company, No. 4S8 Washington street. Boston,
we have received the popular songs. "stand
by Your Mother, jack" words by Frank N
Scott, music by George Arlington, and
Mothers Last Request" song by Maude
Beverly, author OF "Don't Leave Your
Mother"
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
Through England with Charlie. pic,eu.

trip through Merry England in the de-
lightful company of the great novelist, whose
stories of the English people and the country
in which they live are so familiar to Ameri.
cans, is the next pleasure provided by Mr.
stockbridge for his friends and patrons in the
Stoddard lectures. Mr.. Stoddard will show
handsome views of many places, which will
we'll supplement the entertaining description
in the works Of Dickens
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
CITY AND VICINITY.

NEW spring dress goods are now opened at
Rines Brothers in most elegant imported
styles. Prices lower, assortment larger and
designs more lovely than any new dress goods
ever offered by them. See their windows and
dress goods counters.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
Real Esiase Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate iu this
county have been recorded al the Registry Of
Deeds:
Portland-L. E. Cram to H. Getchell ct al, land,
81 aud other considerations.
Sebago-A. b. Jewell to the Inhabitants of Sc
bsgo, land and bsildiDgs, So 900.
s. Carey to j. Carey, land $3.50.
Casco-A. Edwards to L. M Butler. land and
buildings, $500.
d. Duran to L. M Butler. land. S25.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20

Rev. DR.. Bsshford's lecture on Money
Making" in the Mechanics free course, to-
night, should not be forgotten. DR.. Bash
ford's talk on this subject is full of interest to
every person and will be an instructive and
interesting one.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
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M AR RHAGEs.

In Bath, March IA, Joel H. Little of Bremen and
Miss Lillian M. Farnham of Bath.
In China March 10, stephen A. Cobb of Chelsea
and Miss Hattie F. Chadwick of China
In Hollis. March 10, Edward A. Wakefield and
Miss Mary e. Nelson.
In North Berwick March 10, William Willard
and Miss Winnie Hubbard.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20

Clarence Thomas, who works at Martin
Best's meat store on Free street. while cutting
meat yesterday afternoon nearly severed two
fingers on his left hand. DR.. Bray attended
him and Is in hopes Of saving the fingers.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20

Beautiful dress goods are always pleasing TO
ladies, and lovelier styles than are now Sx-
hibited in Rines Brothers show window have
not been in fashion for years. These are all
new designs for this springs sales.
The Portland daily press., 1885-03-20
TOWN ELECTIONS.
I.ubec.

Moderator--W. c. Mailman.
Clerk-W. W. Baker.
Selsetmen, etc.-Jacob @. Pike, Thomas Case,
Charles Hamilton.
Ireasurer-J. B. Nagle. .
Agent-F. Y. Tripp.
5. s. Committee DIR. E. a. Bennett.
Republicans, by 40 majority,