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The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
MUSIC AND DRAMA.



MI Lawrence Barrett is one of those men,
bers OF the dramatic profession whose au-
diences increase upon every visit. He is
such a thorough and careful student of his
art; he is SO desirous that nothing shall be
lacking in any of the plays he produces to
give 1t proper effect; he surrounds himself
with company Of so fair degree of merit
that he wins the confidence of the theatrical
public. MIR. Barrett is fayorite in Port
land, and he is one of our leading actors who
have not forgotten the cities that have al
ways honored him, and does not seek luxu-
rlous ease by appearing only in the great
centres. lie venerates his art too much for
that. No wonder then that there was
large advance sale of seats to the perform
ances TO be given at Portland Theatre, Fri
day and Saturday night and, although we
regret that one Of these evenings is that of
the great home festival of the Christian
world, still there are large class of theatre
holiday nights. 'Yorick's Love" and sHam-
let Will be the two plays presented the
former on Friday and the latter ON Saturday.
JUSTIN MCCARTHY.
The Cause of Ireland" has enlisted in
its favor such multitudes in this country.
that its friends in Portland will fill City
Hall tomorrow night and there will be thou
sands who connot getin. Justin McCarthy's
stand as editor, general writer and member
OF Parliament, on this question is such that
what he may say will be worth listening to.
Tickets should be secured today.
MARITANA OPERA co.
"Maritana" and the "Madcap" are both
charming operas and they will be charming
ly presented by the Mariana Opera Comma
ny at City Hall New Years afternoon and
evening. Tickets purchased at Stockbridge's
before Christmas will secure souvenirs.
NOTES.
The next lecture in the Young Peoples
Course at Pine street church will be given
Thursday evening by Rev. Theodore Ger
rish.
The Haydn chorus, 100 voices, assisted by
70 OF the Germania orchestra, viii give the
Messiah" next Monday evening. Mrs. Fel-
lows, Mrs. Goudy, Win Stockbridge and j.
3. Coyle. Jr., are the soloists, with H.
kotzschmar, conductor, and Harvey Murray,
pianist. Tickets to the rehearsal and con-
cert are on sale at Stockbridge's.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
BRIEF JoTTiNcS.

The ladies of Bosworth Relief Corps will
give one of their social assemblies at Gil
bert's academy this evening.
The tow boat VIM. ii. Scott has been sold
by the Independent Tow Boat Company to
parties in Vinalhaven.
The Peruvian, of the Allan line, has left
Halifax for this port, and will be due here
today.
The Winthrop, the steamer being built for
the Maine Steamship Company, will be
launched in February.
Congress street was as lively last night as
II it had been by day. The sidewalks were
thronged with shoppers, and the shops did a
good business.
The Stinson publishing house of this city.
from Dec. 11th to the 18th, inclusive, shipped
by the Eastern Express Company, 1914 pack
ages, weighing 25,532 pounds.
The stores were crowded with Christmas
shoppers yesterday, the streets were filed
with sleighs, and it was difficult work keep
ing the sidewalks owing to the crowds.
The dining room at the Preble House pre-
sented handsome sight last night. Every
inch of space was occupied by the Congrega-
The Fraternity Club, 25 members, had their
weekly dinner in the upstairs dining-room
of the Preble House last night by invitation
of Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr.
But one vessel was built in the Portland
District the past year, and that was the
barkentine Au Sable, 567.9s tons, built at
East Deering for J. S. Winslow & Co., and
others.
At the Portland Company's works, train
Of Maine Central cars is being provided with
the Scwall car-heating apparatus, and loco
motive will be changed so as to provide the
steam for heating the cars. The train will
be in running order in about two weeks.
Mr.. I. M. Webb, of Mechanic Falls, is in
the city, introducing Metcalf's patent driving
check, new device for driving horses. 1t
takes the place of the bit, and is much liked
by number of gentlemen in this city, who
have given it a trial
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
NEW ADvERTIsEmENTs.
GOODS /!

we desire to once more call attention to our re-
markably complete line of all kinds of goods in every
way suitable for Christmas Presents as well as the
advlsabIIlty OF calling before Ladies who fav-
ored us with call yesterday will agree with that
that they can and will be more satisfactorily served
by calling before the grand rush which is sure to
cur afternoons. Below we mention few only of the
bargains which are daily attracting the greatest
number OF people to our store that has ever con-
tanned at any one time. First of all our line of Silk
Handkerchiefs at 80 cents each are certainly very
remarkable bargains, being worth regularly not less
than 81 cents. We have marked down some, not
all, styles of Baskets to from one-haIf to three
fourtns former price, In Toys we have put price on
every article to sell it, and such price will seem
very low to any customer. Having procured extra
help we hope to be able to serve all satisfactorily.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
Maine Historical Society.

The following is the order of exercises for
the meeting of the Society this afternoon, at
2.30 o'clock:
Report of accessions to the library and cabinet,
by H. w. Bryant.
The Colonization of Maine in 1904, by Hon. Jo-
seph Williamson, who will also present bio
companying an autograph letter.
Esq.
The first book Of York Deeds, by H. w. Rich.
ardSen.
;, An exhibition of the early maps Of Maine by J.
P. Baxter, Esq.
Following is the order of exercises at the
evening session, at 7.30 o'clock:
Some account of the Island of Gotland and its
Jr. "''
:, The Schools of Portland, by Edward H. Ewell,
The public are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
chamberIin and Homsted

A grand opportunity is afforded by this
firm to the people of this city and vicinity OF
making useful and valuable holiday presents
as they are selling off everything at cost un-
til the 1st of January wien they take an in
ventory of their stock. See their advertise
ment in another column.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
Musical SnrIuenir

Everything in the music line can be found
at Stockbridge's music store. They are
celebrated Benary, Haynes and Bruno ban
jos, mandolins, guitars and violins, and
all kinds of musical instrument trimmings :;
music books and sheet music, music boxes,
fine music rolls and folios, Christmas cards,
novelties and souvenir; opera tickets are
given away with goods bought at Stock
bridges.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
U. s. DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

MoNDAY-The United States, plfs., VS. Fred B.
postmaster at Centre Lincolville in 1881 and
1882.
The allegations are that as postmaster he made
false quarterly returns of the amount of postage
stamps, stamped envelopes, newspaper wrap
pers, postal cards, and newspaper and periodical
stamps, sold by him during said quarters, and
thereon claiming and receiving salary or COM
pensation IN excess of that due him by law. The
defense is general denial
George Il. Bird for the United States
q. w. Goddard for defendants
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
After Diphtheria

The patient recovers strength slowly, as the sys-
tenn weak and debilitated, and the blood poison
ed by the ravages Of tla disease What is needed
Is good reliable tonic and blood purifier like
Hoods Sarsaparilla. which has just the elements,
OF strength for the body and vitally and richness
Tor the blood which soon bring back robust health
benefit. " " ''O - e-s"'
After recovering from a rolonged sickness
Win ulpntnerla, and needing something to build
me up, TOOK two bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
ielt sood results from the first dose. Ii seemed
70 go from the top OF my head to the ends of INV
toes; Know Hoods Sarsaparilla is good thing
VI H. oTkArToN, Druggist, Westfield Mass
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
DEATHS.

In this city, Dec. 20, Mrs. Marcia j., wife Of the
late VIM. j. Lord. - '-S
!, AT Aliens Corner. .Deering) Dec. A, of diph-
tneria: Alton A., ped years months; Dec 8.
Guy N, aged years; Dec IS, Bertha E., aged 4
ears,-chidren of Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Mitchell
In SIandish Dec. 20, Paul Knighht, aged SO
!, In Illinois, Dec. IL, Joshua Hanscom Of Cor
years. -eSN 70
In Gardiner, Dec. Is, Miss Lila Brown, aged
aged So years.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
Portland Bark Ashore.

The bark A. c. Bean, Captain Foster, of
and for Portland from Philadelphia, with
petroleum, went ashore Sunday night near
Robinson's Hole. She is said to be full of
water. tug went from Vineyard Haven
that night to her assistance.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
Portland Business college.

The Portland Business College Debating
Club has elected to following officers for the
coming term;
President-Prof. L. A. Gray
Vice President-Mr. FOgg.
Secretary-Miss NJ. Berry.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
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MAR RACES.

In Cumberland Mills, Dec. 1s, by Rev. L. NJ.
Cousins, Fred w. Blanchard of Deeripg and Miss
Minnie NJ. Bodge of WestbrOok.
die Matthews. ~
gle Wagner. 80
ME Thomas. '
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
After Scarlet Fever

upon oar little girl, who had been sick with
scarlet Fever, the use of Hoods Sarsaparllla was
most marvellous, entirely removing the poison
from her blood and restoring her to good health.
nooos = Sarsapariila deserves our highest praise !"
Il: "; STRATToN, Swampscott Mass.
,,,en Mnen my son recovered from diphtheria his
si.oat .es was swollen and infamed, he had no ap-
petlte ana his blood seemed in very poor condi-
non. After using two bottles Of Hoods Sars-
apaillla p ne was very much better, gained in flesh
AZ anu M ms throat seemed much Improved" MRS b.
M. PRESCOTT Franklin II =
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21

b. A. Atkinson & Co., Corner Pearl and
Middle streets, Portland, respectfully an
nounce a full line Of Holiday Goods for
the million, consisting Of elegant Work
Baskets, beautiful but not costly pres
ent. Rattan Chairs and Rockers with
Cushions and without Cushions. Rustic
Rockers in beautiful coverings. Students
Rockers and Gents Easy Chairs in great
variety. Lounges, all kinds and prices.
Backing Boxes containing Backing
Brush and Whisp Broom, Foot Rests that
beat the world for style and price, but
best Of all for all concerned, is our Plush
Top Ottoman Cuspadore. this is the
greatest novelty in the land, price S2.35
and S2.75. Come and see the biggest
novelty. and at same time an article that
while taking the place, yet removes all
the Objectionable features of Cuspa-
dore. Writing Desks for Gentlemen,
Writing Desks for Ladies, Writing Desks
with Roll Tops for Children. Chairs for
the Children. Sleds for the Boys and all
kinds of Christmas Presents for every
body, but in the mean time. don't forget
the Solid and Substantial Articles that
make the best and most lasting present;
such as Chamber Set, Parlor Set,
Carpet. a Range, Parlor Stove, a Din
ner Set, a Hanging Lamp. above all don't
forget to stop in front Of our store and
admire the highest price Open Crate
Stove that has ever been put on the mar
ket. 1t is manufactured by the Low"
Art Tile Company, is all brass and re-
tails for S265. Come and see us. We
know we can please you. and we win
make the price right, and If you do not
want to pay all cash we will take quar-
ter down and the balance by the week or
month. We prepay freight or express on
everything bought Of us. Wishing you
many happy returns, we are yours to
command. b. A. Atkinson & Co., Corner
Pearl and Middle street, Portland. Open
every evening this week until 10. Elec-
trio Lights on three floors. Isaac G. At
kinson, Manager.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21

TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. s1.
-Ew ADvERTrsEmENTs TO-DAY


ADJUSTMENTS.
Messiah Rehearsal-City Hall.
Burnham's TOboggan Slide.
Stockbridge Course-City Hail.
FINANCIAL.
New Loans-Swan Barrett
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Owen. Moore g. Co.-New Goods
Christmas Goods-Rines Brothers.
Caution-Wyer Greene & Co.
For Sale Watch Dog.
For Sale-HOlly and Mistletoe.
Wanted e. Il. Harlow
MeetlnR-Diam0nd Island Association.
A Desirable Holiday Book.
Wanted-All Firms.
Wanted-Cast of Clothing.
For Sale-Bost0n Tea Co.
Partner Wanted.
John H. Card-Attorney at Law.
z Per Cent Bonds Guaranteed.
Partnership Notice.
Eastman Bros & Bancroft.
Wanted-Agents.
To Let-House.
Wanted-Situation.
Wanted-Horsemen
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
d&w1w

At 2.3o p. m. today, L. o. Bailey s. Co.. will sell
at store o. Portland street, the stock and fix
lures, consisting in part of candy furnace kettle
table, patterns, marble slabs, desk, show cases.
scales, lamps, &C., &c. See auction column
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21

Carters Little lnter Pills are free from all
crude and irritating matter. Concentrated medi-
cine only; very small; very easy to take no pain;
no gripping; no purging.
dec2l dRxy1xy
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
OFF FOR ToPoLosAMPo.
The Sinaloa coionists Leave PORT
land for Mexico.

Some Tears are Shed by the Young
er Emigrants.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
CAUTION.

Do not be humbugged nor deceived by the cry
Of WE have the correct Styles WE have just
what you want. We have all the genuine Ailiga-
tor slippers in town. But come to our store and
we will show you the most complete line of genu-
inc Alligator and other fancy Leather Slippers in
Portland, unsurpassed in style and low prices
In another direction comes little wall from q
little house about Fine Newark Boots, how cheap
they have sold them, and are going to sell them.
Why, we want the public to know that they don't
pretend to keep the Fine Newark Goods. such as
we advertise. Come to us and get Banister's
Newark, N. j., Congress, Button and Bal, first
quality, for $3.50 Don't allow any one to palm
of Orange, n. j., goods for Bansters.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21

F. o. BAILEY & CO., AUCTIONEERs.
Stock and Fixtures Of a Candy Mann
factory by Auction.

nN TUESDAY, Dec. 21st at 2.3O p. NJ, we
" shall sell the stock Of fixtures at No. 2 Port
land ST., consisting Of Candy Furnace, Kettle, Ia,
PIE ana Heater Hooks. COc0anut Baker and
Grinders, Sour Drop and Fine Mixture Machines
Acld Drop Pine Apple and Tablet Patterns. Mar
PIE slabs, oval Show Cases, Candy Jars, Scales,
Soda Fountain and Fixtures Peanut Stand, Signs,
Awning. Ice cream Machines Packing Cans, Ia
Dles, Chairs, &C., &C.. &C.
dee16det d. RAY FRoHoCK.
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21
Hoods SarsapariIIa
100 Doses One DoIIaI

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
UMniy My oy =. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell,
The Portland daily press., 1886-12-21

MT. Vernon Royal Arch Chapter.
AT the annual meeting December goth, the
following officers were elected:
High Priest-John Evans.
kfng-Frank A. Clark
S9Etbe-r I<oflng.
Treasurer-Charles FobeS.
Secretary-Franklin Fox
Committee Of Finance-M. N. Rich ]. Y Holds
don, Clayton J. harrington
Trustee-Stephen Berry
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-01-22

Instances of the bencticcncc and beau-
~ of our land laws turn up in all sorts
of places. Here is one. says London
Truth, which has com to light Through
the medium Of the Liverpool bankruptcy
court. A generation ago Il peasant in
the ncighboihOod of Ormskirk entered,
with his son, into a twcnty-one years
lease of some bog-land. ut Il rent of 81
an acre. The son. illiteratc but deter
mined. devoted himself heart and soul
to'tlc Improvement of the land, AT the
same time hiring himself ont. with his
wife. la other farmers at Il daily wage 10
scrapc together money enough 10 live.
and working at his own land in the
evening. and al other spare times. BY
dint of crasclcsS cxcriion he contrivcd
10 drain. loam. and manure the land.
andkin zen wears its quality had SD in-
proved, as To enable il to bear average
crops. Then he proSpcrrol i'm a mall
way. and still fired with the ambition
TO take I'm honest place among the yco-
men of his native country. he borrowed
i2oo. every penny of which WAS de-
voted 10 cnriching the land. Not one
shilling did the owner. sir Thomas
Heskcth. subscribe by way of assistance.
The lease expired. and then came the
landlords opportunity. The tenancy
WAS continued yearly. but at Il rental of
81 per acre. the lucklcs> farmer being
thus fined 200 per cent. rs the penalty
for his own industry. sclf-sacriiicc. and
thrift. The increased rent. together
with the loan lc had incurred and the
bad agricultural seasons. brought him
10 the bankruptcy court, where. ruined.
%sourcd. and dc~olatc. he doubtless med
itates ~curiousiy upon the eccentricities
of ninetcvn,h century civilization.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-01-22
Margin. PrnnSyivanians.

The New York towns along the Penn
sylvania border are getting To be a sort
of Grctna Green for young couples from
the keystone State. The recent Mar.
riagc law passed by the Pennsylvania
Legislature makes ii very hard To get
married in that State. The couple must
not only have u license. but each If
them must be examined 10y u notary.
and state their intentions under oath;
together with their age. occupation.
and various details of personal history.
Now. while il may rot be very diff
cult to get the Pennsylvania girl to say
EYES," under the proper conditions and
in n of the various expressive WAYS
which girls have of conveying assent To
Il matrimonial proposition. it is too
much To ask of any gil that she 90 be-
fore - notary and formally declare that
she proposes 10 be- married.; and when it
comes to demanding her age for. inscr-
ton in a public document that all the
world may read. forbcarancc ceases to
he Il virtue. ANY s~clf-respccting girl
would travel over the border Il dozen
times rather than commit herself in that
way.
And so it happens that the clergymen
of Olcan and Elmira and Binghamton.
and other New York places with handy
railway connections into Pennsylvania.
are rcaping "A harvest of % bills. while
the preachers in Bradford and Towan-
da-and even. they SAY. as far inside
Pennsylvania is Scranion-arc GU. off
from m of their legitimate s0urces Of
enu
The situation has become 50 Serious
that II is said the ministers of Northern
Pennsylvania. without distinction Of
creed. are about TO hold a convention,
and see if they can not stop the exodus.
Most of them have avcragcd->o irre>ist-
iblc is the PENNSYLVANIA Girl. and so
frequent the consequent marriages-as
much rs $40 u wear income FROM this
source. and as this is about the only
pcrquisite they h~ave-hcin~ obliged. If
course. In attend funerals without pay.
and hire their own CONFERENCE.-The
can not wonder that they are seriously
disturbed over its sudden cessation.
New York ministers and justices Of
the peace look NJ il with different ewes.
1t is regular bonanza To- them. One
popular clergyman in Cat;araugus
county. who happens to live near the
railway station. has already received, Il
is said, Sll.S5 for his services from
Pennsylvania couples since the new law
went in force 4 few weeks ago. He
was So lucky rs TO have one 81 couple.
and three of the regulation - kind.
The So m came from n blu>hinv
bridegroom. who explained that he had
nothing in his pocket bu Il $40 bill and
some loose change. and said he would
send n bill when he got home. The
wise minister. having had some eN-
periencc In such matters. remarked that
the loose change would do. and is now
ocngratulating himself that ~ cents in
toe hand is worth more than - in the
Pennsylvania bush.
An organized effort viii no doubt be-
,eade 10y the border elcr.ymen and
justices OF the peace TO have the obnox-
ious law modified in the next lccisla.
tnrc. In the meantime. it is hard 10 sr
what measures can be adopted to induce.
the Young mGn and maidens Ia be united
in q STATE where such 4 preliminary eat
crhism mua bc gone through with-.
N J. MAJ and Exfress.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-01-22

She was old and stout and red-faced,
and she wore a drab dress n a pr1m
bonnet. from which waved 4 military
looking feather. There was war in her
eve and all the fifteen passengers IN q
Sixth avenue horsc-car, as she boarded
il and bounced on a seat. said to them
selves, ..vyhat a fierce old woman.
One could see that she was pining for
a dispute. and when the conductor. IN
taking the fares. gave her five pennies
in chsnce for a dime she brlstled I'M
mediately.
Il won't take pennies. Give me a
five-cent piece, -.
Sorry, madam. but you'll have to take
these"
Il won't"
'.What else can Won do?"
do YOU think" said the old woman
loudly. while every in the audience
of fifteen listened intently. THAT am
going TO carry those five hOrrid copper
cents around just because you're too
ugly 10 give me Il nickel-Oh, I'll fix
YOU" and she whipped out a little
brown purse ard presented a $40 bill.
.'Give me back the dime" she said,
sand change that"
To evcrybody's surprise the conductor
returned the dime and took the bill. re-
firing 10 make the change.
There is some people nowadays"
he said TO n sympathizing passenger,
Gas growis about so much silver instead
Of bills, but ] have TO carry Il good deal,
and 1 guessI a get eve with that
woman"
Then there was n clinking and count
ing Of silver, and presently he poured
into the irate passengers lap two silver
dollars, four half dollars. fifteen quar-
tiers, and twenty-five dimes. When the
stream of silver started she wanted to
say something. but she didn't, she only
began counting, and when she rot to
S7.25 she missed the count because
everybody was watching her, and be-
gan again. -Four blocks were passed
before she had counted and slowed
away her metal ballast, and then she
got up and stopped the ear. and the
military feather, a triflc less military.
disappeared down Twcnty-iifth Street.
''She's three pounds heavier when she
got off than when she got on" chuckled
the conductor. ''fiucss that silver mine
would assay pretty rich."-Ncw York
Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-01-22
Fun AND PHYsIc.


By useing Dr Frazier's throat and
lung balsan the only sure cure for
colds, cough hoarseness and soar
throat and all disease OF the throat
and lungs. Do not neglect a Cough.
II may be fatal. Scores and hundreds
Of grateful people W. their lives To
DIR Frazier's Throat and Lung Baisam
and no family will eve be without il
after useing it, and discovering Its
marvellous power. 1t is put up in
large family bottles, and sold at the
small price Of so cts.
FEEGCsoS & Co.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-01-22
Living in Washington.

Washington life in any form is costly.
1t was not 50 IN the old tincs.so or even
as late as the seventies. hut ut last the
rich and fashionable visitors have done
their perfect work there. rs i'm Paris and
i'm Newport. One WAY TO live in Wash
in@ton. of course. is To 90 Ia a hotel.
and this way is not 80 much ~cosilier
than others, after all. Another WAY is
To buy or rent Il house outright. But
by far the larger part of the visiting con-
tinwcnt seek u suite of rooms. either fur
nishcd or unfurni>hcl. us the ease may
be, with board. A suite of two or three
rooms in any desirable location will cost
n man and wife all the WAY from $50 Ia
Sl5a a month. Very stylish apartments
will run still higher. Board ranges
from $50 To $50 or more Il month for
each individual. There is one other
way of living peculiar TO Washington,
which is extensively used. hui which
cannot be conscientious, recommended.
This is Ia take suite without board and
have meals brought Ia ones room by a
caterer. There are MANY IF these cater
crs here: and they do their work aS well
a. is possible in the nature of the c:l>e.
They charge onl, about so month
apiece and furnish an abundance of
good food a. cNp"ditoasly as they can.
But the Inconvenience and drawbacks
of the plan are obyiou>. The food has
TO be cooked Al the caterers hcadquar-
tiers and carried in trans 10 his patrons
homes. Then the table has Ia he set
and the yiandS extracted from the yehi-
Gle and placed upon the dishes. by
this time all the cooked articles have
become cold and must hc heated again
over the tire or an alcohol lamp. All
the courses are brought, Mn At once. and
while one is being eaten The mex: is cool
ing and becoming spoiled. In fact. The
whole meal is >poilcd4bcfore i, reaches
the house. a.