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The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07

One hundred years ago settlers were mov-
ing into Maine in great numbers and many
of the towns in the State were beginning
there existence as corporations formed under
the sanction of the General Court of Massa-
chusetts. On the third day after the people
on the peninsula of Falmouth had taken for
their village the name of Portland, a few
settlers on the west bank of the Androscog-
gin river, about ten miles above the falls
where the present city of Lewiston now
stands organized the town of Turner
The territory now included in Turn
er was originally given by the General
Court of Massachusetts to pay certain debt
of gEa+i<tls+de- which the commonwealth owed
, 20 Major James Warren and other survivors
of Captain Joseph SylYesters company who
had served in the expedition against Canada
in 1890. The land originally granted to
these veterans was found to be within the
limits of New Hampshire, and hence not the
property of Massachusetts at all This fact
was represented to the General Court by one
Charles Turner and by his efforts the Court
was induced, on the goth of June, 176S, to
rectify the error by grant of
the territory now known as Turner
LII was tHen caueu sylvester Odudua
No attempt was made to improve the grant
until 1774. BY 1884 the settlement numbered
thirty families. Among the first settlers
were William and Chandler Bradford, and
Mr.. Copeland. When the settlement was
incorporated as a town, on July 18th, 1876, it
was named Turner, in honor Of the gentle
man who had so successfully represented the
rights of the original grantees before the
General Court of Massachusetts.
During the hundred years the wilderness
has been subdued, and Turner is now one or
the happieSt farming communities in the
State. From less than two hundred, hum
bred years ago, the people have increased to
over two thousand. Her sons have risen to
positions of honor in the State and nation.
Hon. Eugene Hale of Ellsworth, Clarence
Hale, Esq, of this city, and Hon. Leonard
SWEET of Chicago are among them; and
Scion Chase has made the name of the quiet
Androscoggin community almost as familiar
as the names of the largest cities in the
State.
May the exercises today be held under as
pleasant skies as have blessed Portland's
festivities
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07

ISAAC C. ATKINSON,

ISAAC G. ATKINSON,
Manager of the Portland Branch
House Furnishing Establishment
of B. A. Atkinson & Co., will offer
more genuine bargains in Furniture
Carpets, Bedding, Drapery, Cur
tains, Window Shades, Oil Stoves,
Ice Chest and Refrigerat0rs, Stoves
and Ranges, than has ever been
shown to the people of Portland.
Why we do this is to reduce our
stock to the very lowest point be-
fore July LIST and our semi-annual
stock taking.
If you want bargain in Car
pet, whether all Wool, Cotton and
Wool, Tapestry, Brussels, Body
Brussels or Velvet, Straw Mating,
Rugs or Mats, come to AtkinsOn's,
for cash or ON inStallmentS.
If you want bargain in an Oil
Stove, with oven and tea kettle, all
complete and warranted, come to
the Branch Store, for cash or on
installments.
If you want the best Refrigera-
tor or Ice Chest in the market at
low price, or if you want an Ice
Chest for $500, come to DOnnell
Building, for cash or on INSTALL
ments.
If you want the best Ash, Cher
nv, Walnut, Mahogany, or Painted
Chamber Set in the Country for
the money, come to AtkinSOn'S,
for cash or on installments.
If you want the best Hair Cloth
ParlOr Suit Of seven pieces that
was ever offered in this country
for $35, or the best MOhair Plush
(nOt WOrsted Plush, but MOhair
Plush ParlOr Suit for $50, come
to the Branch Store, for cash or on
installmentS.
And if you want Mattresses, Wow
en- Wire Springs, Pillows, Feath-
ers, Odd Bedsteads, Lounges, Sofas,
Rattan Chairs, Imported Vienna
Chairs, Hammock Chairs, &C.,
come to this sale.
And, above all, if you want
first-class Stove or Range, remem-
Der we have got the largest stock
of these goods in the country at
our popular prices, One-Quarter
down and balance of SIS per month.
We warrant every Range baker,
also against cracking.
We guarantee every piece of
goods we handle to be just as rep
resented, and deliver free any
where i'm New England until June
26, 1856. Come and see the goods,
get our prices, and see our Contract
System, at DOnnell Building, cor
ner of Pearl and Middle streets,
Portland. Open every evening.
Branch of the Great Nassau Hall
House Furnishing Store, S27
Washington street, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07

The outlook for Gladstone is gloomy. There
will be very strong majority against home
rule in the boroughs, and unless the coun-
ties go much stronger for Gladstone than
they did at the last election, the opposition
will have a majority in Parliament. The
Scotch are wavering in their allegiance to
the grand old man" and majority of the
Glasgow candidates elected are unionists.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
Sale of Maine Trotters.

Messrs. Morrill, & Gibbs, of Bangor, have
sold their gelding Knight, by Won Moltke. to
gentleman from Illinois, for $500; and
their bay gelding John Mills, by Winthrop
Morrill,, for $500. Mills before he was sold
trotted a mile in 2.25, the last half in a 2.2C
clip. Mills is young horse and ought this
season to trot a mile below 30.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07

The centennial committee was fortunate in
the selection of the orator and poet to COM
memorate in prose and verse the story of the
city by the sea. The story is not new one,
but it is told by Mr.. Reed in very interest
ing way, and the portrayal of the prominent
events in the early history of the towu is eX-
ceedingly vivid. Miss Woolson's poem is a
fine production, and will add fresh laurels to
those she has already now in the field of lit
eratIre
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
no. 29S Commercial sire,

A CARD-Havng for SIX years past been in
IA the employ of Wyer Greene & Co.. and White
s. Smart, l take this method of informing my
wel-known shoe store of NJ. G. Palmer, No. 541
Congress St., where shall esteem cali from my
friends as personal favor. L am also happy to
saw that the very extensive STOCK consisting of all
widths sizes, qualities and Styles will enable me
TO serve my friends even better than ever before
SUMNER c. BARNUM.
Portland, June 8, 1886. je9du
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07

Another revolt is said to be imminent
among the Indians of the Canadian North
west, and the government has been warned
that troops are likely to beneeded there very
soon to protect the white settlers. A secre-
tary Of Louis Riel is stirring up the chiefs
to make simultaneous attacks on Mcleod,
-ev4gary and Regina and assistanceis expect
ed from this side of the line. The hanging
of Riel, while itmay- have checked for a
time the progress Of the discomfort in the
Northwest, did not eradicate it. That can
only be done by doing justice to the Indiars
, aud half-breed inhabitants, but the Domn-
ion government, following the example OF
the home government in the case of IreImd,
clingS to coercion.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07

Gen. Logan says the reason the Senate
committee refused to report in favor Of an in
vestigation of Senator Payne's case was be-
cause whatever money was szed was
dTstributed in the caucus ana not
in the legislature. But the mem-
bers of the caucus were members
of the legislature and the caucus was
one step in the. performance of an Official
duty. If his nomination was the result G
the use of money, then his presence in the
Senate to- day is the result of the use OF
money. And if he was privy to the use OF
money in the caucus he is not fit to sit in the
Senate What the Senate is asked to inquire
into is the fitness of Mr.. Payne to occupy q
seat in body, not the legal or moral guilt Of
thu 1nen-0vlla-a,, a--sal1eso-a-to-}'er taken
brihes to lasst HIM tiere.If it Is proved that
Payne purchased his nomination his unfit
ness is just as conclusively shown as if il
was proved that he purchased his election.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY Z.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun
cations. The name and address of the writer are
n all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for pub
'ication but as guarantee of good faith
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
CURRENT COMMENT.
YES, INDEED.

YES, INDEED.
N. Y. Sun.
What, the Iowa Democrats against Prohi-
bition? Yes, indeed All Democrats are
against Prohibition.
DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY.
Providence Journal.
According to Mr. Reed, the economy of the
Democratic Congress has been very expel-
sive
DILIGENCE Unmarried.
Boston Pilot.
Record of the Forty-ninth Congress to
date: Congress has done nothing and the
President has vetoed it.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOSEPH II. BODWELL.
OF HALLOWELL.

For Representatives to Congress:
First Dtstrict-THOMAS B. REED, of Portland.
Second District - NELSON DINGLEY, JR, OF
Lewiston.
Third District-SETH L. MILLIKEN, OF Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLES A. BOUTELLE, OF
Bangor
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
THE STATE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

District No. 3, Naples, has received 200
nice library books for its Sunday school
from the East Limington Baptist church.
The fine steamer Sebago is making her
regular trips daily from Sebago Lake Depot
to Harrison, calling at intermediate places on
her beautiful trip.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07

While Portland has celebrated her centen-
niasAAlbany has observed her bi-centenniaL
One city was founded by the English and
the other by the Dutch, but destiny has
made them both American.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
The Maine State Press,

Weekly, will be furnished beginning with tie
number issued next after the receipt of the order
in each case, and closing with the issue Septem-
Der 10th, containing report of the Maiae cleo
zion
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
CAMPAIGN PRESS.

For the purpose of furthering the good cause in
the coming political campaign, the publishers of
the PRESS propose to issue their Weekly and
Daily Editions at the following extraordinarily
low rates, barely covering the cost of material
and postage.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
SINGLE COPIES, rs CENTS,
THE DAILY PRESS,

VIII be furnished, beginning with the number is
sned next after the receipt of the order in each
ease and closing with the issue September 10th,
with full returns from Maine Election,
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
SEToRA.G ~.

FirSt.class storage for Flour, Fish,
Cotton and other merchandise In the
Portland Sugar House. Warehouse re-
ceipts given. Otis Brothers elevator.
Lowest rates OF Insurance. Apply to
J. S. DOUGLASS, Agent,
tvl4dH No. 2QS ConpmerciaI s,re.-
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
SINGLE COPIES, SE.oo.

Postage will, in all cases be prepaid Ly the pub
fishers.
The Press will contain complete political news
and Observation-Disclosures the customary general
news business and miscellaneous matter.
Republican Committees and others DESTROYS OF
HE triumph Of the right, can do no more useful
service than to aid in dissemination of good read
ng matter Address
PORTLAND PUBLISHING CO.,
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
HACK AND DRAY NUMBERS.

A a meeting of the Directors of the S. p c. A.,
to prosecute the owner or driver Of every hack.
dray or other conveyance found in use on our
streets, not having the order placed thereon ac-
cording to the provisions of the city ordinance.
In relation to the above notice, the question may
be asked what has the Society for the Proven
tion of Cruelty to Animals to do with numbers on
hacks drays, SC. ?" 1t has very much to do with
it, One OF the greatest difficulties which the agent
encounters frequently is to ascertain whom to pro-
city ordinances were enforced, he would have no
trouble in taking the number of each conveyance
and prosecuting the owners of the same. Citizens
could also take the number of such conveyanceS
and report to the agent.
In accordance with the above notice and re-
quirement, hereby notify all owners of hacks,
quire to be numbered, that shall prosecute each
and every one found on the streets without num-
Der after July 10TH A. M. SAWYER,
jy3dtd Agent s. p. c. A.
The Portland daily press., 1886-07-07
CITY OF PORTLAND.
CITY OF PORTLAND.

CITY MARSHAL's OFFICE,
June %. 1886.
OWNERS Of Hackney Carriages are hereby re-
" quested to present their teams for inspec-
ton, and to receive their licenses and inspection
cards for the year commencing July 1, 1886, at
the Marshars Office, THURSDAY, July Sth, from
9 to IL a. M, and from to 8 p. m.
je29dtd EZRA HAWKES., City Marshal.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Court of Appeals.

The Court of Appeals met this
morning after an adjournment of two
weeks-Chief Judge Alvey and S.
sociate Judges Yellott, Stone, Irving
and Bryan on the bench; Spencer G..
Jones, clerk. present. No. 20, Bur-
roughs, ct al, vs.. Gather, assignee of
Templeman was further argued and
concluded by George II. Gather, Jr.,
for the appellee and James III. Saville,
for the appellant. No. Is. Albert vs..
State, use of Ryan, and No. 90, same
vs.. same, we're argued by l. j. Al
bert and W.. Pinkney Whyte for the
appellant, and d. S. Mcintosh and
John j. Donaldson for the appellee.
Assignments for to morrow-3l, 30,
S3, 81, 35, So aud 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
An Interesting Meeting.

A large number of young ladies
y BIO are interested in the cause Of
temperance assembled in'the lecture
room Of the First M. E. Church last
night. The president. Miss Carter,
presided and conducted the devotion
al exercises. Matters of q business
character pertaining to the Union
were discussed throughout the even
ing. Rev. Dir. Leech addressed the
young ladies in some very encourag-
ing and helpful remarks Two new
members were added II was decid
ed to hold social about the tirst Of
November Of which due notice viii
be given.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Paving OF their Claims.

! Bay Ridge Company have
! Official notice to all their credi-
q this city to call at the Office of
Alrt Randall, attorney for the
'aOy 10 this city, and sign a
2 lOr settlement with the compa-
. compliance with an agreement
! creditors at meeting recently
" Baltimore city. The company
si'ted a proposition to all the
'oFs, agreeing to pay them
Hlg.hse cents on the dollar on ell
: under a hundred dollars, and
ans above that amount, bonds
3 company would be given to
accepting for full amount, with
POS detached till July next.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Orphans Court.

In the Orphans Court today, let
tiers of administration, d. b. q. c. t a.,
were granted 90 the estate of James
Williams, to z. Po.eet, OF Baltimore
county. Additional inventory and
supplemental account 10 the estate OF
Rein Hammond, were presented and
passed. Mrs. Mary Z. Lynde, made
application to the court for letters OF
administration on the personal estate
of her late husband, Henry Lynde.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
SOmewhat OF a CuriOsity.

Some time ago Mr.. Casper Dievel
purchased a quantity of peanuts from
Messrs Liudenborn Bro. Main street
and planted them on his farm short
distance from town. The peanuts in
creased and multiplied to the extent
of several bushels and a branch of the
vine on which the nuts have grown
is displayed in the window of Mr..
Lindenborn's store on Main street.
1t serves as o curiosity to many child
rem and even adults who have never
before seen peanuts growing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26

The County Commissioners u their
meeting to-day made the following
appointments Of Judgas q election:
First Dislriel-lsl PrecincE -Thcs.
King, T. G. Littleford, James Ches-
tor; 2nd precinct--Lemon Beall,
Joseph A. Robinson, Berj. CoIlinson.
Second Dislrict-w. Geo. Higgins,
W. ". Butler. DR.. II. Il. Can't.
Third District--lst Precinct---C
III. Williams, X. ii. Phelps, David
Johnson; 2nd precinct-Tbomas J.
Baldwin, E. j. Hoy. John +. May
han.
Fourth DIstrict-H. @. MuIlikin,
Lloyd E. Dorsey, Geo. f. ShipIey.
Fifth District-lst Precent-Rich-
ard Dawson, Jas. w. Stansbury,
Thomas CraytoD; 2nd prccinct-G.
w. Williams, Edward Rider. Thad.
deus Phelps.
Eighth District-A. r Starlings,
II. E. Colt, w. III. Hulse.
Annapolis (6tb) District-lst Ward
Augustus Farrell, Alfred Nj. Par
kinson, John j. Johnson.
2nd Ward-Robert I'll. Bells, Mil
lard Sullivan, Samuel Jones.
3rd Ward-W. S. Taylor, Martin
M. Revell, Julian Brewer
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Progressing Slowly.

The paving of West street is pro-
crossing slowly, the delay being
caused on account of having to wait
for paving stone. The schooner "W.
ii. Saunders" Capt. Saunders, reach
ed here a few days ago with a-load
of broken granite from Clanahan
brothers, Port Deposit, which en-
abled the contractor to proceed with
the work. 0ne-half of the bed of the
street is paved as far as the Adams
Express Office, and it is expected the
work will be completed in the next
ten days. The delay has caused q
great deal of inconvenience to mer-
chants and those having occasion to
travel on the street in vehicles. Fcrtu-
nately the weather has been favor
able, otherwise wet season would
have added greatly to the inconven.
fence of the travelling public.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
The RaV to Conduct Business Properly,

Our aim is to please our customers
Every order sent TO us receives the
strictest attention, realizing that the
best Is always the cheapest especially in
regard to Drugs and Chemicals. We
take extraordinary pains TO secure the
purest and most reliable on the market.
We do not advertise to nndersel any
one, but guarantee every body who is
pleased to patrnnixe us an honest equivo-
lent for what is charged them, Our
Store is as complete both in stock and
working appliances as any first class
Pharmacy in the largest cities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Personal Mention

IEJ. T. Davis, Of Jacobsville, A..
unity, is visiting his parents
tD. @. COLLINS, OF Baltimore,
ID tewn to day.
Elges Alvey aud Stone arrived
y, Judge Irving arrived last
II G. John Hopkins, formerly OF
|aly now Of Baltimore, is on o
TO relatives here.
|aptroller Turner was at the
|proller's Office for short time
d aud left on the noon train.
Levin Woolford, tax commits.
/, was in bis Office to-day.
DO. w. Pinkney Whyte was
4 the attendants, on the Court
.lpeals to-day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Gathering mp the Leaves.

alog the wet season Bob" Mill
~e eustodiaa OF State House
Vas kept busy from morning un-
sas with his little lawn mower,
the luxuriant green sword,
vas not until the dry spell set
y weeks ago. that Bob" bad .
elng spell,n and now comes
ne falling leaf, from the shade
\ which keeps him as busy with
'le rake as did the wet spring
sumner, with the little lawn
Robert says between the
sad the dry" be has q pretty
aae Of it and there is not much
him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Club Meeting.

A business meeting Of the Comp
ton Club was held at the armory of
the Governors Guards last evening
to make arrangements for the APP
preaching election. About $50 o'clock
the meeting was called to order by
the president of the club, Mr.. Il. I.
Porter, Il. g. Elliott, acting secretary,
when a member Of the club informed
all present who were not members
that they must now retire, as the
meeting was purely business meet
ing. A gentleman who was present
said he had come at the Invitation
given In the press that the public was
invited, aud was not aware that he
was intruding. He was informed
after the business meeting OF the club
was over the doors would be opened
to any who might come. He didn't
return.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
PHYSICIANS Prescriptions

We have taken extra care 20 throw
every safeguard possible about our Pre-
scription Department. We employ only
competent help. Our stock embraced
everything usually sold in a tirstcl
Drug Store. We mention Drugs and
Chemicals both foreign aud domestic,
perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Spongcs,
Chamois Skins, Surgical Appliances, an
Breast Pumps, Family Syringes, Trusses,
Pessaries Catheters, Nipple Shields, and
all the popular Patent Medicines. WIN
order anything we may not have IN
stock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
The WATCH club Drawing.

At drawing of the Annapolis
Watch Club on Saturday evening
Mr.. VIM. Z. Jickling drew the gold
watchand Mr.. Ii. @. DeLeon the silver
watch Any lady or gentleman who
can spare dollar week can obtain
either a gold or silver watch at q
strictly cash price by joining the
Watch Club at j. Smiths iewelry
store 46 Maryland Avenue. :
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Death OF q Venerable Citizen.

We learn through the Calvert Jour
nal of the death Of one Of Maryla0d's
oldest and well-known citizens, Hon.
Nathaniel Duke, Of Calvert county.
ID the SSth year Of bis age Mr.
DIXIE represented bis county many
years ID the legislature Of this State,
and filed many other responsible posi-
tons satisfactorily TO the people.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Fell in the Dock.

A colored man while getting from
bis boat this morning at the head of
the dock lost bis footing and fell into
the dock. Fortunately the tide Was
low and be only got a slight wetting
about the legs, aud few knew of bis
having fallen overheard.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
4rmIf Conr

Ia tie Circuit Court this morning
tie case Of Clarence 5. JIckling tried
before Judge Jones, On n Indictment
charging bin with using profane and
obscene language On the public
streets, was taken up. The case was
held sab cnrn.
Edward VERIFY. colored, was con-
gicted Of selling liquor to . minor,
aud fined 5000 and costs The cir
cumstances connected with this case
were that the parent of the minor
told Yerby to sell bis son liquor
whenever be wanted it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
Injured his Arm.

Mr.. George Leterneaux. while as.
sistiDg 10 building the Short Line
Railroad bridge yesterday, was 10
jured on the arm by heavy piece Of
timber falling upon it, which disabled
him from working. He was assisted
to bis home on Compromise street,
this city, where be received medical
attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
A Large Crowd.

A large crowd of politicians were
here to-day. aud the Court House
presented lively appearance. Many
were brought here in the interest of
the judges of election. and others
were attending court. and on business
with the County Commissioners and
County Treasurer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26

Yesterday was designated as the
time for the competitive examination
OF applicants for scholarships in st
Johns College at Annapolis, one
from the first aud one from the seca
ond legislative districts of Baltimore.
Only one applicant appeared, Ernest
Stewart, from the second Legislative
district, and he bad been examined
once before. Prof Wise. however,
gave him another examination, aud
he will likely be recommended for
one of The scholarships.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26
PFRSONAL.-Acme IJall cordial

PERSONAL---VERY. Hall cordially in
vites every reader of this paper, both
male and female, to visit the handsomest
clothing sales rooms in Baltimore. All
visitors viii be agreeably and proitably
entertained by the inspection of the most
complete variety of choice and season
able Garments, for Mems, Youths and
Boys wear, ever exhibited. The Acme
of beautiful finish and elegant style.
coupled with truly moderate prices, is
indeed to be had at 200 W. Baltimore
street, near Charles.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-10-26

BEAUTIFULLY whiten the teeth, insure
N gums and sweeten the breath
|ay harmless, and can be used
Hai the least injury 10 the enamel.
3 cents per bottle. For sale by
I4ggists.