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The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
Temperance.

Tuesday evening February Sd, the members
of Orient lodge, 1. o. G. T. of Saccarappa,
made traternal visit to Maple lodge of Deer
ing. After the regular business of the meet
ing including the installation of the officers for
the ensuing quarter had been gone through
with the visiting members gave fine enter
tainment consisting of recitations, singing and
remarks for the good of the order. The occa-
sion was much enjoyed by all present.
Sunday evening February 9Th, Rev. DIR.
Warren of Portland, spoke on temperance in
Maple Hall. He spoke under the auspices of
the Temperance Salvation Army" recently
organized at Aliens Corner. There was a
good audience in attendance.
The annual session of the Cumberland Dis
triet lodge will be held here with Mystic Of
Portland, Thursday, Feb. 18th,
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The nrids,on stahhing Affair.


The first account of this affair to the press
represented that Simpson was badly cut about
the head and face, but that is not the fact, no
wound appearing on his head or face which the
doctors can identify as knife wound beyond
doubt. Simpson received slight abrasion OF
the flesh of the cheek, either by the blow from
Merrow's fist, at the door of Bridgham's store
in Benefits building or when he was knocked
down the stairs by Morrow in Frank Gibbs
store, which he claims was made by knife in
Merrow's hand.
The true cause of the trouble between the
two men is believed to be yet undeyeloped by
the evidence. The alleged cause originated in
spiteful and irritating language repeatedly
used by Simpson towards Morrow. in which he
INDUCED to excess in the presence of others.
1t is believed by persons who are most CONVEX
SAINT with the facts, that Simpson purposely as
sailed Morrow on the evening OF the ARRAY,
with the motive to bring on quarrel, which
would give him a chance to stab him, and thu
when the fight commenced outside of Bridg-
hams store, near the door, Simpson stabbed
Morrow batore running towards Gibbs store.
Simpson claims that Morrow gave himself
the wound accidentally by falling in the street
during the chase. There is no positive proof
OF the stab having been received from Simp-
son, but it ia the general belief. Morrow for
ton, was associated with some lawless persons
there, and being implicated in theft was SEN
fenced to State prison for term of years, and
was released several months previous to the ex-
piration of his term. 1t is in evidence also
that he was in the State Reform School when
quite young boy. He says his mother resides
in Portland. He has knocked about In various
places, and his reputation is not an enviable
one. Simpsons public record is hardly as bad
as Merrow's, but he is regarded as bad man,
IN Neo ays1ff inn
evidence was supposed to be all in Saturday
night, but on Sunday it was reported that new
and material facts had been discovered which
would be presented against Morrow Monday
morning. Hon. George Pierce of Harrison,
trial justice, presides at the court in Benefits
Hall. Counsel for State VS.. Simpson are
Messrs. George H. Wescott, ESQ.,, of Bridgton,
and Caleb A. Chaplin, Esq, of Harrison
Judge A. 81. Walker is counsel for State vs.
Morrow. The pleadings of counsel were pre-
sented on Monday. It is thought both may be
ordered to give bail and that the case will
come before the next grand Jury at Portland
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
Work OF fI,e EIeHntor.

The following figures show the amount of
grain that passed through the elevator during
the year 1884, thus fixing the extent Of one por-
ton OF the business Of the city: 395 $40 bushels
oil wheat foreign; 31o0 bushels, local; total,
S98,370; 6O6,2SO bushels of peas, foreign; 2Foo
bushels, local; total, sos $50; 1926, 43O bushels
OF corn, foreign; 43S,62O bushels, local: total,
1,675,O5o; grand total, 1851 $50. The estimated
value of the corn was 81, O55, 3OO4O.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
DEATHS

In this city. Feb 10, Mrs. Susan jackson. widow
of the late Alden jackson, aged 81 years.
Funeral ON Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
at her late residence, No. 43 ST. Lawrence street.
In this city, Feb. TO- Carrie E. M. Davis, aged IA
years l month"; only daughter of Alonzo a. and
Henrietta Davis.
Notice of funeral hereafter.1
In this city, Feb. 10. Mrs. ADbie E. Norwood
of Keazer Falls aged 40 years months.
In this city. Feb. 10. Sarah Warren of Wells aged
80 years month.
Prayers at the residence of W. Fl. Hobbs, 1877
Cumberland street, on Wednesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock.
In Deering Feb. 8, Mrs. Dorcas c., widow of the
late Stephen knight, aged 80 years 10 months.
In Kennebunkport Jan. 49, Miss Sarah HUFF,
aged 80 years months, leaving four others in
town about the age.
In Dover N. H.. Feb. 7, Mrs. Esther King Of Ken
nebnukport. aged about 70 years.
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United states District Court.

TUEsDAY.-The United States. plaintiffs VS..
Joseph H. Williams. James H. Williams had been
prior to December 81, 1856, consul at New South
Wales. Then other parties consuls mp to 1875.
In 1876 james II. Williams reappointed. In
1881 the government called on him for new bond.
which was filed. Joseph II. Williams was one of
the sureties ON this bond. In October, 1881 a new
man was appointed in place of James H. Williams
When Williams went out of office in 1856, there
was small balance due to the government of about
$500. This the government seeks to recover by
suit from this bondsmap.
The jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff
(under the instruction of the Court that the de-
fen ant was not liable on his bond for anything
before the date OF his bond for the sum of Si665
that being the amount due by the Treasury tran
script for the quarter ending Dec. 81, 1881, with
interest from April IL, 1884, the time of demand
upon him with costs.
Lunt. Williams pro Sc.
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The Boston Traveller says rumors are cur
rent in the railroad circles of Bangor that the
New Brunswick railway has been leased to the
Boston & Maine or Maine Central. Another
story is TO the effect that the Maine Central
has leased only the portion of the New Bruins
wick road leading from Vanceboro to st. John.
Neither report can as yet be verified.
The Traveller also says certain important
changes in the management of the Boston &
Maine are now pending. One of these will be
the appointment of a traffic manager, and the
man mentioned for the position is Mr.. Payson
Tucker, late General Manager of the Eastern
Road.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11

Yesterday forenoon, Mr.. Morton, the florist
while driving on Congress street, collided with
horse car. The sleigh was badly damaged
and the harness somewhat broken. No iniurv
resulted to the horse.
Monday night about 10 o'clock, sorrel
horse, attached to a sleigh, ran swiftly dowr
Congress street. We could not discover where
he brought up or to whom he belonged,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
CITY AND VICINITY.


SKILLED PHYSICIANS INDoRsE ADAMsoN IS
Botanic Balsam as the safest and most effect
ual remedy for coughs and colds ever discov-
cred. Sold by druggists and dealers at So and
IS cents.
Feb MW&S&w
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Steamer Movements.

The Forest City left here for Boston at about
midnight with fifty passengers and light
freight. The fremont left Boston for Portland
at the usual hour last evening.
A telegram announces that the Lewiston
was in Passport last night detained by heavy
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
MARRIAGES.

In Ellsworth, Jan %, Nelson NJ. Dyer and Miss
Carrie A, Leland, both of Tremon.
In Ellsworth, Jan. 81, Frederick S. Graves and
Miss Annie FL. Phillips, both of Hancock.
In Bluehin, Jan. 81 Richard j. Duffy of Bluehill
and miss Bertha S. Hinckley of BROOKLYN
In Lamoine, Jan. 20, Lowell Y. Coggins and Miss
Alice NJ. Hodgkins.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
BoswoRTH RELIEF coRPs.


While the PRESS has lately published In
gross the statistics relating to the Maine fish
cries, the following, by customs districts from
the annual report of the Fish Bureau, will
r,rora infarnntinn.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
Baking Powder

On our third page today will be found q
striking and instructive illustration of the
comparative worth of the various kinds of bak-
pg powders now in the market,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
Municipal Ceurt.


TUEsDAY.-David W. Kennedy. Intoxication
Fined So and costs.
Joseph F. Hall. Larceny. Bound over to the
grand jury in the sum of $500.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11

Totals. -. .,......617 2O,7S8.o2 9.S75
The average wages per month per man is s3I rs;
Total amount invested, S3,278, 600; total esti,
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
DAMAGED BY WATER.


damage
following
ind
be sold at Al
damaged shall a Ia
desirable for ladies children.
be sold each, price not
Fifty
at l2
lot Wool bought
b
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
NoBopY,a CLAIM,

Next Friday and Saturday evenings. Mr.,
Bowling and company will present E. A.
Locke's play Of Nobody's Claim at Portland
Theatre. The sale of seats will commence
Wednesday. The Boston Courier says: "Mr,
j: j. bowling and Miss Sadie Hssson were
given hearty reception at the Howard
Athensum last week, where Nobody's Claim
was present ed by them before packed and de-
lighted audiences. The piece has been care
fully revised by the author, Edwin A. Locke
since last season, and no " runs much smooth.
or. Miss Hasson, as the untutored girl, was
very pleasing, and her songs we're received
with great favor. Mr.. Dowling's Ward Day.
ereaux was good and picturesque perform
snce, and the supporting company averaged
well.'
CONCERT AND LECTURE.
Dr. Rashford's lecture on WESLEY and
Goethe" which he will deliver at Pine Street
Church tonight is one of this popular preach.
er's most finished and pleasing efforts. The
concert oy MISS Lizzie NJ. Brown, Mrs. Nor
rlson, Messrs. Thnrston aud Shaw, with Wal
ter Smith as accompanies, promises treat.
UNITY LODGE.
There will be large attendance at Unity
Lodge entertainment tonight, fcr the pro-
gramme prepared is admirable ana the artists
who will take part are Of the best.
FIRST REGIMENT DRUM AND FIFE CORPS CON.
CERT.
There has been good Advance sale of seats
for the concert to be given by the First Regi-
ment Drum, Fife and Bugle Corps at CITY
Hall tomorrow evening. The Boston Herald
says; "At Music Hall last evening, the First
Regiment Fife and Drum Corps covered them
selves with glory and their fine work was a
feature of the evening. On one occasion they
received triple encore "
BoswoRTH RELIEF coRPs
The dance and tea party to be given by Boz
worth Relief Corps tonight, at Mechanics
Hall. should be well patronized. The pro-
ceeds are to go towards the entertainment of
the Ladies National Relief Corps when they
visit Portland, at the time of the National En-.
campment in June, and We hope to see a
large sum as the result of the evenings enter
tainment
NOTES.
A London paper says that OF his return
Lord Carnegie and Miss Fortescue will be
married, Notwithstanding the lawsuit.
The English papers. after kindly Withhold
ing their criticisms until she has made for
tune in the United States, now say that Mrs.
Langtry is failure. She is not great &C.
tress. In emotional parts she is not even
good actress. She has not depth of passion nor
adequate means of expressing conflicting SEN
timents. She will do well in light society
pieces, but is untitled for higher drama.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11

French SpOIiatiOn Claims

FFYHE undersigned solicits correspondence in re-
d lation to the management of these claims. He
has had many years experience in Commission
Court business. He refers by permission TO Hon.
William P. Frye.
L. DEANE, SIS, 9Th ST., N. W.,
jan22 Washington, ID. @. d&w3w
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
JAMES SINE<INSON
Manager for Maine Agencies,
PORTLAND, ME.
apr5 eodtf
Important to the Afflicted !
DIR. n. w. LTBBEY,
SO BOylstOn Street, BOSTON, MASS,
is A.
Specialist of National Reputation

Who believes that by helping a human suf-
ferer 30 health he is doing n kind aud
humane act, for which Ihey
viii be forever grateful.
He has made all forms of chronic and lingering
diseases speciality for Thirty-1hPee Years
and during that time has diagnosed and treated oy-
er Thiriy-Four Thousand Gases those given
up by others as incuIable being large portion of
that number. His remedies are strictly vegetable,
harmless magnetic agents. He has made some of
the most wonderful cures ever recorded. Probably
no other man living has had the experience and sue
cess i'll the cure Of Cancer alone that he has had,
large numbers OF which cases had been pronounced
incurabe. He can furnish more testimonials and
proofs OF cases cured than any other physician He
will diagnose your case without asking any ones.
lions or without seeing the patient, by simply hav-
ing the NAME age and place of residence, charging
Sl.OO, which amount will be deducted from The
price OF the first package of medicine. He de-
mands no large sums of money in advance, simply
charging for the remedies once placing his treat
ment within the <.aen OF all. He is always kind to
the poor. For testimonials, list of diseases cured
price list OF remedies letters confirming examina-
tons etc., send to any address below for the Boston
HygetnG, which will be sent free to any one wish
ing it. -
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-11
SPOLIATION CLAIMS.

FNNHE bill to refer the claims for French Spolia-
= lions, to the court of claims for adjustment,
having become a law L am now prepared to prose.
cute the same. have full lists of all claims which
have been filed for loss of vessels cargoes, &c. Fees
to be contingent. q. X. HARMON,
Centennial Block.
Portland. Me-, Jan'y 10th. jan17dtf
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d. LibheY,s Announcements f0r 1Ss5.

COMMENCING FEBRUARY LIST:
At his Cleveland Ohio, Dispensary from the LIST to
the Sth of every month,
At the BANGOR HOUSE, Bangor. Maine, the 18th,
18th and 9th of every month.
Atthe PREBLE HOUSE, Portland Maine the
14th, 10Th ana 10th Of every month.
AT the NARRAGANSEr HOTEL, Providence. r. /,
the 18th, 18th and 10th of every month.
AT his Boston, Mass, Dispensary from the 10th TO
the 3oth of every month.
feb7 div
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-01
One Kind of a Man.


The kind Of a man for you and me!
He iaces the world unhinchingly
And smiles as long as the world resists,
With Il knuckled faith and force-likc fists;
lie lives the life he is preaching Of,
And loves where most is the need Of love;
His voice is clear to the deaf mans ears,
And his face sublime through the blind
mans tears
The light shines out where the clouds
were dim;
And the widows prayer goes up for him;
And the sick man sees the sun once more,
And out DER the barren fields he secs
Springing blossoms and waving trees,
Feeling as only the dying may, ,'lzzs .s.sss sscs,
That Gods own servant has come that
way,
Smoothing the wrath as it still winds on
Through the golden gate where his loved
have gone.
The kind of man for me and you,
However little of worth we do,
He credits full, and abides in trust
That time will teach us how much is just.
lie walks abroad and meets all kinds
OF quarrelsome and uneasy minds,
And, sympathizing, he shares the pain
OF the doubts that rack us, heart and
brain,
And, knowing this, as we grasp his hand,
We are surely coming to understand
lie looks on with plying eyes
Fen as the Lord since Paradise
Else should we read, though our sins
should glow
As scarlet, they should be white as snow!
And feeling still, with grief half glad
That the bad are as good as the good are
bad,
lie strikes straight out for the right-and
he
Is the kind of Il man for you and me
j. w. Riley.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-01

hole, it would enable me to exist
till my partners could come. to my
rescue. Carefully eXaming the
course of the water, / succeeded in
finding the spot where it entered
the cave, and to my great joy asccr-
tanned that I could easily direct it
by cutting a channel out of the
side Of my prison to the mass of
earth that blocked up the entrance
to the tunnel. The air at this time
was quite hot and sitting, and | be-
came aware that whatever was done
must be done quickly, or | should
perish for want of oxygen. After l
had cut channel for the water to
flow towards the entrance, en-
larged the opening by which the
stream entered the cave, and was
delighted to observe that it flowed
with redoubled force. Taking my
shovel, forced it through the mois-
tened earth as far as I was able, and
awaited the further action of the
water. In few minutes l was ena-
bled to push it still further, till at
last it was out of my reach. Then,
placing my pick-handle against it, l
pushed both as far as 1 could. With
what eagerness did 1 watch to see
the first opening made by the water
and was soon gratifed by observ-
ing that it flowed in a steady stream
in the direction in which 1 had
pushed the pick and shovel.
In few minutes | discovered a
faint glimmering in the distance,
which might be an opening or the
effect of an excited Imagination, l
scarcely knew which. But the doubt
soon resolved itself into certainty,
and an opening some five inches in
diameter speedily disclosed itself.
Larger and larger the opening grew;
lump upon lump was washed away
by the stream until the channel be-
came large enough for me to place
my head in and halloo Justify for
assistance. Just as l was drawing
my head back l caught sight of Il
buckskin bag. Hastily seizing it,
found it was the one we were in
search of, and which, but for the
accident, 1 would never have found.
Wishing to surprise my compan-
ions, concealed it, and redoubled
my cries. In few minutes they
came running up the hill, and soon
liberated me from my unpleasant
! position.
On opening the bag we found
about five thousand dollars worth
of gold. We could never ascertain
anything about Mr.. Forrest, so we
divided the money among us.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-01
How Two Eskimo Boys Huuted

Colonel Glider, of our party, was
very kind to Koomanah, and be-
coming tired of carrying his revolv-
er, he took off the ordinary wooden
pistol-butt and put in longer one,
more like a gunstock, and roughly
made of walnut. He let Kooman-
ah use this dwarf gun, as the boy
could easily fire it from his should
er. This, of course, increased its
accuracy Of aim, as it could be held
much steadier. 1t held six cart
ridges, and could, therefore, be fired
six times without reloading. As so
wonderful gun in so Young a per-
sons possession was never before
known among these simple people,
Koomanah was greatly elevated in
their estimation, and felt very proud
and elated over his fine weapon
When we left our mornings camp
for our days journey, the two boys
would walk along with but little to
do but if reindeer were seen graz
ing on the distant hills Ahwanak
and Koomanah would take charge
of two of the sledges, while the men
seized their guns and tried to kill
some Of the deer. II the reindeer
were directly in our path, the dogs
and sledgcs halted, and the two boys
had only to stand guard but if
they were off our track, then the
sledges kept on their way, some man
taking the foremost sledge, and the
boys easily driving the dogs. In
case the party halted, the boys
would watch the hunters, and if
they saw one come to the top of a
ridge, and with one arm extended
swing his body from Il pcrpendicu-
lar nearly to the ground, they knew
Il reindeer had been killed, and that
two or three of the dogs were needed
to drag off the body, Thon they
would uphitoh these from the team
and take them over to tho hunters
who would fasten thoir traces
around the reindeer's horns, and
drag 1t to the slcdge. Occasionally
the two boys would try a reindee,
hunt on their own hook, u nd al
though they wore seldom successful
not daring to frightcn the deer from
tho men who We're better hunters
yet once in a while they We're re
warded, and then their eyes woul,
fairly gliston with JOY and PRIDE
st. Nicholas for August.
A little shayer-A BARRIERS infant
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-01

rrl, r,ll,.,.;,,.. ,-,.. = A., ,il
known moot Eranrii De- Uaos Jonvinr
was written only a short time before his
death.l
In the gray twilight of dreary morn.
A prisoner stood, defcnseless and forlorn,
While. to a Roman iudro. with holster
Gus pre'lh'
HIS Herce accuserS clamored lor ms
l'e''h'
1t was the Christ. rejected and abused;
The King of Kinrs His SOVEREIGN claim
refused
Tho Co, of COL ,h,nJorol ord Lo-
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-01
My Luck in a Tunnel.
AN OLD MINERS STORY.

am an old miner. Not one of
the nowaday stripe, but an old for
ty-nine Californian miner. l have
been engaged in all description of
mining transactions, except the new
tangled one of mining stock in
companies-''fcet," l believe they
call it. Among my varied under
takings was one operation in q tun-
mel, in which l and my partners en-
gagged in the summer Of 1852.
One afternoon in that year, as |
was carrying up bucket of water
from the river to our tent OF the top
of the bank, my foot caught under
large stone, and my perpendicular
was ut once changed to horizontal
posture, while the water from the
overturned bucket spread itself in
various directions.
| raised myself to my feet again,
and picking UP the bucket was
about to retrace my steps to the
river, when my attention was at
tracted by folded paper which
had been placed under the stone
causing my fall. When my foot
tripped, the stone was overturned,
and the paper, folded in letter form
lay exposed to view Bending over,
l picked it up, and proceeded to ox-
anime it. 1t was written with pen
Gil, in characters very irregular and
stiitly formed, as if made by per-
son with a wounded hand. The
contents were as follows:
If this letter should fall into the
hands of any person, wish to in
form them that | have been attacked
and mortally wounded by my two
partners who wish to obtain my
money. Failing to discover it, af-
ter wounding me they fled, leaving
me here to die. Whoever gets this
lette. will find buried in a ravine at
the foot Of a 'blazed' tree, twenty
five PAGES due north of this, u bag
containing five thousand dollars in
gold dust. That it may prove more
fortunate property to him than ii
has to me, is the hope Of
ANDREW FoRREsT.
| stood for some minutes after
reading the letter like one awaken.
cd from a dream. l could not con,
vince myself that the letter in my
hand was Il genuine document, and
read it over and over again, think,
ing | might get some clue from the
handwriting to the real author, Il
might be a trick got up by my part
ncrs to raise a laugh at my expense
! No, the place where II was found
and the purely accidental discovery
rendered such surmiso very i'm
probable. sat sat down on q loI
and turned the matter over in m,
mind for some time. At last | go
up, and pacing off the required dis
tance in the direction mentioned il
the letter, | came to large tree
Carefully examining it, l discover
cd u scar clearly indicating that tn
tree had been "bla2odn at some re
mote period This was ''confrma
ton strong as proof of Holy Writ ;
and / Immediately went to work t
discover the locolity of the ravint
Here was at fault. Nothing G
the kind was to be seen, To q,
appearances stream of water ne'
CT had passed in the noighborhoo
of the tree. This was not encoul
aging and | sat down on the groun
and read the letter again, to see if
had not mistaken some of its dire,