The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-20
BRIEF JOTTINCS.

The Grattans went to Long Island yester-
day.
Don't forget the concert and sail to be Civ
en- this afternoon under the auspices of
Chambers band.
A party from the Ottawa House went
sword fishing on the steamer Valera yester-
q day.
Mr.. Charles Cooper has purchased the
schooner yacht Ada. She is an excellent
boat.
An incandescent electric light has been
placed by the city ON the gas post in front of
Harrington block.
The store of George Fl. Irish on Pearl street
was broken into Wednesday night but only a
small quantity Of goods are missing.
The yacht Rebecca of the New York Yacht
Club was in the harbor yesterday, and the
Rambler, with Mr.. Irving. the English actor
aboard, is daily expected.
Some heodlums, who infest Washington
street, smashed the windows of the apothe-
cary store of Mr.. John E. Lynch on that
street Wednesday night.
Shortsleevese h man shot by O'Neil was
so much improved yesterday that the doc
tors think he has good prospect of recov-
cry.
A large excursion from Fabyans and all
along the line of the Portland and Ogdens-
burg went to the islands yesterday morning,
ever the Star line of steamers.
The boys complimentary to Grimmer's Or
chestra, which took place Wednesday even
ing at the Sea Shore House, Old Orchard,
was very brilliant affair and realized a
handsome Sum for fha orchestra
In the Boston Municipal Court Wednes-
day, Harry P. Smyth waived examination
on charge of an assault with intent to rob
Frank j. Techa and was held in $500 for
trial at the Superior Court.
The valuation of Deering for the present
year is more than $4,000. This does not in
clude the value of personal property which
will exceed 100000 today. The town will
secure this year 81, 500 for taxes assessed ON
property situated in that locality.
About two hundred, under the auspices of
Chandler Lodge, Good Templars, of New
Gloucester, were at the islands yesterday on
an excursion. They went by the Maine Cen
trail railroad and the Forest City line of
steamers
While out rowing in the harbor Mr.. Robert
NOoeCil0 odfCu buC lllO VI Jug.
The owner started off in boat, and when
well out the dog tried to follow. The dog
was almost exhausted when Mr.. Costello
reached him, and it was the work of some
difficulty getting him into the boat
Wednesday afternoon on arrival of the
steamer State of Maine from st. John, Unit
ed States Marshal Harmon made seizure of
liquors on board belonging to the barber.
He had been in the habit of supplying his
customers with drinks which was a viola
ton of the revenue laws. He was held by
Commissioner Rand.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Eaton and Mr. and
Mrs. George NJ. Moore entertained party of
about one hundred friends from Portland at
their cottage at Cape Elizabeth Wednesday
evening. A collation. was served under the
trees and the grounds were handsomely il
Illuminated. The occasion was exceedingly
pleasant in every way.
Six powerful horses, attached to an i'm
menSe Jigger, drew out from Portland and
through the two towns this morning, large
and handsome monument elegantly wrought
out OF solid marble by the Union Granite
Company of Portland, the granite being fur
nished by Alfred Goodwin of this city. The
monument is in memory of the late DIR.
Stephen Webster, and will be set up in the
family lot in the old cemetery in this CITY,
Biddcf0rd Journal.
The big tent at the corner of Pearl street
was again crowded last night. Mr.. Doutney
entertained his hearers in his accustomed
manner and at intervals Mrs. Doutney rem
dered choice selections of song. Every one
who visits these meetings speak in the high
est terms of them. Tonight Mr.. Doutney
is announced to give court scenes in which
he will initiate the judge, the jury, the attor-
neys and the client.