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The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Coughs lecture in the Stockbridge course
has been postponed owing to Mr.. Coughs
illness.
The Portland Railroad Company have de-
clared dividend of 4 per cent, which is
now payable at their Office, No. 4S4 Congress
street
Grmmer will furnish the music at the
grand assembly to be given by the Cumber-
land Rowing Association, at Army & Navy
Hall, Thursday evening.
Steamer Oregon of the Dominion line ar
rived out yesterday morning. The Texas Of
the same line sailed from Bristol for this
port Saturday.
Geo. Blanchard, of Blanchard Bros, Cum
berland, yesterday shipped eight handsome
fancy stock calves by express to New York
parties.
A despatch from Gloucester, Mass, says
the steamer Cumberland of the international
line, from Boston for this port, put in there
at noon yesterday, the weather being thick
outside.
Elder VIM H. Mitchell will conduct the
revival services to be held at Union Hall,
Free street, every evening this week, COM
mencing tonight at 7.30 O'Clock. All are
welcome.
Rev. DR.. W. III. Fem lectured before Mrs.
Halls classes in the vestry of the Central
church, Bangor, yesterday afternoon. The
lecture was descriptive of the Universities OF
Oxford and Cambridge.
The Portland people who joined the Ray
mond excursion short time ago have had
an opportunity to learn what Western win
ter is like. The excursion was snow bound
In the western part of Kansas for four days.
The propeller Longfellow, now running
on the Portland and Machias line, is doing a
fine business. Hon. Edward Cushing Of
Camden, who leased the steamer and placed
her on the route, is much pleased at the
result.
The Rev. Henry Blanchard will deliver
the eighth lecture of his course on "The
Divine Origin of Christianity, indicated by
its Historical Effects" this evening in the
yestry of Congress Square church at 7.30
o'clock The public are cordially invited to
attend.
The eighth annual. banquet of the Ethan
Allen Engine Company of Burlington, VT,
took place ON Friday evening at the Weldon
House, ST. Adams. 1t was avery successful
affair, with an elegant menu, elaborate dec
orations, good music, excellent speeches, etc.
The Messenger says: "The Ethans came up
here for good time and they had it. There
was an abundance of joking; st. Adams
and its banks were not left out when the
hits were distributed, and it was merry
making in earnest" Many Portland people
have enjoyed the hospitality of the Ethan
Aliens
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
The Post office Building,

Mr. Holmes, Superintendent of Public
Buildings, is to come to this city soon to
make an examination of the post office build
ing A number of the marble blocks in the
upper pant of the cornice of the building
have cracked, the damage being the result
of leakage. Mr.. Parker of Boston, a govern
ment architect was here recently and after
examining the structure recommended that
it be rooted with copper, to prevent further
leakage This proposition has been referred
to Mr. Holmes for report.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
william, C. Fassett.

William G. Fassett, son of I. ID. Fassett,
Esq, of this city, died in Denver, CoL' on
Saturday last. The deceased was 50 years OF
age. He attended the public schools OF Bath
and Portland, and graduated from Bowdoln
College in the class of 1873. In the autumn
of that year his health failed and he went to
Colorado, spending about two and one-half
years in Denver. Returning to Portland IN
1876, Mr.. Fassett entered the Office of Butler
IL Libby, andw admitted to the Cumber-
land County Bar in 1878. He commenced
the practice Of his profession in this city,
but year later was again obliged to seek
relief for failing health in the West. He
established himself in Denver and opened A
law office there. On the Sd of this month
he had hemorrhage, which was the cause
If hia death
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
The cooperage Industry,

The decline in the export of shook from
this country to Cuba is shown by
the fact that already outward-bound vessels
cannot get cargoes. A number have gone t6
Cuba this winter in ballast. One of the
members of the firm of Lord & Hight Of
Baltimore will go to Washington very soo1
to confer with Congressman Reed and Find
ley in regard to the protective Legislation
asked for. In recent letter to Portland
firm, Lord & Hight say: 'As far as we car
hear from the members of Congre SIS they are
all with u.s.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
Young Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union.

A very interesting meeting of the Young
Woman's Christian Temperance Union was
held yesterday afternoon, at No. 513 Elk
change street Notwithstanding the I'M
pleasant weather, the attendance was large,
showing that the young ladies of Portland
are willing to lend their assistance in the
battle with this terrible evil of intemper-
ance. The work of organizing has been ac-
complished and the Union is now in good
working order. A list Of the officers and
directors WILDE published next week. 1t is
earnestly hoped that all young ladies will
lend their influence to this branch of the
temperance work, which has for its main
object the instilling of temperance princi-
pies into the minds of the young and the
influencing of young men to join the great
temperance army, which is every day in
creasing in power and strength
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
Bowdoin Alumni Reunion.

At the seventeenth annual meeting of the
Bowdoin Alumni of Portland and vicinity to
be held at the Falmouth Hotel, Friday even
ing, JAM 29th, the Grafton will be given by
George F. Holmes, Esq, of the class of &C.
and Henry W. Ring, of the class of 70, will
act as toast master. Those Who'll have moi
yet notified any member of the dinner COM
mittee-F. H. Little, G. F. McQuillan, Chas.
G. Haines-of their intention to be present.
are rennested to do so at once.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
willis chautauqua Circle.

The Willis Chautauquans met last evening
with Mr.. Fred Eastman, on Emery street
In spite of the storm good number was
present Rev. Mr.. Bayley had kindly vol
unteered to give the circle what he called a
talk. but it was far more interesting than
MANY pretentious lectures. He was aided
by two microscopes, and as the beauties and
wonders of minute animal and vegetable life
were brought to the eyes of the members,
expressions of surprise and admiration were
frequent. Everybody was sorry when the
time for closing came and declared it to be
most delightful time.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
Road to Ruin.

Under The title of "The Downward Road
to Ruin" Rev. O. F. Waltze of Augusta, will
deliver his popular lecture, profusely illus
trated by the stereopticon, at the Gospel Mis-
sion this and tomorrow evenings.
Rev. o. F. Waltze has been making very
extended tour through New England, and
meeting with wonderful success, speaking
nightly to crowded audiences.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
SUBURBAN NEWS.
PINE POINT.

The private school which was to commence
on Monday, 25th, has been postponed until
the Sth of February on account of the preva-
lenee of measles among the children. The
district school has been taught by Miss Davis
to the satisfaction of all, and they are fortu
nate in securing her for private instruction
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
Burns Birthday.

In honor of the birthday of Robert Burns,
the poet, the st. Andrews Society OF this
city were invited to Mr.. w. H. Smiths resi-
dence last night and with story, song and
poetry, all reminiscent of the Scotch bard,
passed delightful evening. About forty
ladies and gentlemen were present.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
Special Physiology.

DR.. Devoll has resumed her course OF lee
lures which were interrupted by the holi-
days. Yesterday afternoon she delivered
an exhaustive paper on Special Physlolo-
gy" to the ladies at the vestry OF High. street
church. The next lecture, ''Our Girls" VIII
be given next week.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26

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The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
st.Luke,s Cathedral.

Yesterday the feast commemorative Oh the
conversion of the Apostle Paul was observed
at St Luke's Cathedral by appropriate ser
vices.
Yesterday afternoon, from to o'clock,
Bishop Nicely received his friends at his res
idence on State street, itbeing the nineteenth
anniversary of his conservation as bishop of
Maine.
Ladies should not forget the opening of
fine laces and Hamburg embroideries at John
E. Palmer's, No. 543 Congress street today.
Choice patterns not to be found elsewhere
will be displayed. See ad.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
Old Fashioned "singin skuIe. >

The public are invited to attend the old
fashioned "Singin Skule" to be held in the
First Universalist church in Congress Square
Thursday and Friday evenings. These con-
certs will prove occasions of unalloyed pleas
ure. The "musick'' will be sounded at s
O'Clock The tickets are placed at a popular
Oricn
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
ALL WOOL CARPET

at So cents, go 1-2 cents, s. cents and
upwards. We believe any person think
ing of buying would be well repaid to
call and see the styles, look over the
stock and note the quantity we carry:
We are pleased to show our goods. 1t
costs you nothing to look. Body Brus-
sells carpets, prime in IN every re respect,
member what we say, we are selling at
Winter prices.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
Gard of Thanks.

The ladies of Bosworth Relief Corps wish
to tender their thanks to all the people who
50 kindly assisted them at their recent fair.
The SECRETARY.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
MARRIAGES..

In this city, Jan. %. by Rev. M. Crosley War
rem E. Bickford and Miss Nettie A. Knight, both
of this city.
In Gorham, Jan. "a, by Rev. S. 3. Sawyer, VIM
C. Higgins and Miss Helen Hamlin, both of Stand
ish.
At Pine Point, jan %, at the residence of j. N
Pratt, by Rev. Mr.. Goodwin, Charles A. Ltch
field and Mrs Abbie F. Humphrey, both of Free
port, Me.
In Camden, Jan. 10, Amos W. Heal and Mrs
Elizabeth A. Sidelnger.
In Rockland, Jan. IL, Fred J.. Snow and Geor
gia A. Auspland.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26

( TO WHOM RETURNED.
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The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
HAIR MATTRESSES,
Feather BEDS,
SPRING BEDS,

and every description of House Furnish
ings at prices that will move our goods,
as we do not intend that even Maine
Winter shall keep our store quiet. We
keep the same number of statesmen that
customers will get better attention now
than when the rush Of business comes in
the Spring.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
PARLOR SUITS,

in endless variety; Cherry, Walnut and
Ebony frames, and upholstered in Hair
Cloth, Silk Push, MOhair Plush, Petit
Point, etc. A very handsome piece Hair
Cloth Suit and Parl0r Table with Marble
top for $4,000. Now don't allow Your
self to believe that we shall give you
trary, it will be solid walnut, best Ital-
ian marble top, 2Ox2S inches. Then we
have beautiful Mohair Plush ParlOr
Suit, all one color or combination of
cOlOrs, for $500.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
CHAMBER SUITS.

Walnut, Ash, Cherry and Pine. Prices
$16, SIS, $50, and up to $500. Mark
what we say and come and see the best
Solid Cherry mo imitation Chamber
ct with ha 9est ali ad Marble top for
this country.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
LOUNGES FOR THE MILLION /!

Don't forget this because we are SELL
ing them lower than ever before, and
you have no excuse for not buying at our
Winter prices because yOu save money.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26
DRAPERY CURTAINS.

A beautiful line to select from. 25
different patterns. Prices all the way
from 81 per pair to $25.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-26

BEGINNING to-day, we shall sell
ANYTHING ian stock at less than
cost 70 reduce il. We have a large
stock, consisting OF
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04

counselor at law. Two came along soon
after the barber and Attakapas had
their Fiot, one Juggling a 1nonstrous big
book, and the other with a big pair Of
boots On. | couldn't imagine why the
counselor-at=law should wear boots.
Thinks |, old fellow, if you have to bog
around in the mud to pick up your law
points, you'd be a mighty slow horse in
case OF assault and battery; and if the
other had to look his out in that bic
book, everybody would be sure to be
ready to go to dinner before he'd begin
to make a motion in court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04
Mexican PeOnisnl.

Peonism in Mexico is voluntary sla-
very, and comes. about in this wise: A
laborer borroWs sum of monev (per-
haps to get married With, or PERHAPS to
pay for the baptism of his child, or for
the funeral ceremonials of a relative
which demands a bonus of not less than
nineteen dollars) and offers himself, i. e.
| his labor, for security. 1t is needless to
add that the debt can never be paid,
the mortgage is foreclosed and the obli-
cation descends from father to son.
Poems, whose ancestors contracted
| debts with long dead proprietors, con-
tlnue to live upon the same estate, and
their children and grandchildren after
them, in condition Of serfdom more
hopeless than that of Russia, because
the victims themselves have no desire
to rise above it. Generations come and
go, but the shackles never fall, though
no record remains of the original obli-
CATION.
The peon is paid for his labor on an
average of twelve cents per diem-not
in money, but in leathern checks, which
pass current at the "store", which is q
feature of every hacienda-on about the
same plan that agents and traders deal
with Indians in the United States. OF
course the proprietor can charge what
he pleases for all the necessaries of life,
and it generally happens that those who
are completely in his power become
deeper and deeper in debt as the years
go by. TO the casual observer the
wretchedness Of peon poverty seems SO
great that its shadow obscures the sun
light in fair Mexico, but after long resi-
dence here am not sure that this sys-
TEN, which borders on the patriarchal,
is not best for naturally idle and ire
sponsible people. At any rate, to be
suddenly turned adrift from their homes
within the hacienda walls, where at
least they are sure Of food, shelter and
protection, and left to shift for them
selves, would be the greatest misfortune
which could befall them o-day.-Fam-
ME B. Ward, In Cs,lcin2?sati Enquirer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04

st. Landry DEMOCRAT: Ia the fifth
congressional district of this State,
three parishes were not supplied with
election tickets, and two Of the three
held no election, and the tickets were
written in the other, which+is u viola
ton of the law. The Monroe Bulletin
says: We have been informed that
no tickets were sent to Caldwell or
Chatahoula and no election was held
there. The veters in Franklin wrote
their tickets, which they had no right
to do under the ridiculous election law
of this State.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04

HIM nfor working people. Send
lo cents postage, and We
llI wilma, will mail you f,ee' roy.f;
keods that will put you in the way of
making more money, in few days
Than you ever thought possible at any
business. Capital not required. You
can live ut hons and work in spare
'ina, only or all the time. All of both
sexes, Of all ages, grandly successful.
90 cents to IS easi'y earned every
evening. That all who want work may
test the business, We make this unpar-
alielc1 Offer: To all who are not well
satisfied we will send 81 to pay for the
: ''"atIe of writing us. Full particu-
''r", directions, etc, sent free. I'm
r'e'se ray absolutely sure 70, all who
Nart At ""ce. Dou't delay. Address
sq>soA ! Co, Portland. Maine
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04
French Monk Life.

, Accustomed as the Monastery of the
Grande Chatreuse is to receive the yis-
ltS OF strangers, there are some times AS
many as two hundred in single even
ing during the summer. I had no need
10 say upon what GRAND I had come,
ana l was at once conducted bv the
"nere-portier'-to give him his proper
tllle-to the reception room, where an
other lay-brother took me in charge
ana told me that was welcome to the
monastery, but that the duration of the
Visit was always limited to forty-eight
hours. AS | was not intending to re-
mann more than one night, this regula-
ton did not in any way effect me. and
the long drive had given me such an
appetite, that l was not sorry to hear
Una 1la1 supper was about to be served.
Inc little luggage which had brought
with me had already been taken to the
cell which was assigned to me, though
"cell" is in truth rather a misleading
name to give to what is in reality a,
very passable bedroom There was no
carpet on the floor, it is true but when
one has travelled much, one learns to
regard carpets as luxuries which can
easily be dispensed with, and in other
respects the rooms provided for visitors
contain eve.y accommodation which one
reqnlres. Looking round it as 1 wash
ed my hands before going down to sup
per, | found it contained good bed
stead, large table and an ample cup
boardy inside which the lay-brother
who escorted meshowed me some plates
containing biscuits, apples and raisins,
together with bottles of yellow and
green Ghartreuse, which, he added, care
at your disposal, should you feel faint
during the night" One thing the bed
room did not contain, this being look
ing glass; and I found that none of
them are to be seen in the monastery,
because they are supposed to minister
toward vanity. But a looking-glass
like a carpet, is not Indispensable to
comfort, especially when one has reach
ed an age at which regard for outward
appearances should be waning, and I
went down to supper with the feeling
that my lines were east in pleasant
Bar.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04

Sugar Bowl: In former years this
parish has always turned in Republican
majorities till two years ago, when it
gave Hon. I. J. Gay, Democratic can
didate for congress, a majority of 532.
In the last contest Mr.. Gay was given
the handsome majority Of 1862, the
largest eyer given a candidate by this
parish, and makes iberia parish tho
banner Democratic parish OF the third
district.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04

Lake Charles Echo: The health of
Lake Charles is splendid, and from
what we have learned from onr friends
from the country who have visited town
during. the week, we can say that the
people in the interior are enjoying the
same blessing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04

Mothers careful about what their
girls should read, should also be care.
full about what. they may hear.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1886-12-04

Lawyers are employed to settle dis
putes. or dispute settlements.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-14
From Illinois.
PAWEEE ILL. Dec, 81. 1873

L AW EEE ILL.,, bCC. O1, 1OOC.
Mr.. d. Mackley:
We still take your paper and think
we could not get along without it as
it brings so much news from home
We are all we'll at present. We have
not had very cold winter thus far.
The coolest was only 10 below zero.
The corn crop Of Central III. this
year is the best we have had for a
number Of years. We put in about
Is acres this year and raised about
5000 bushels, some of our ground
produced 80 bushels to the acre. The
wheat crop here this year was almost a
complete failure and from that reason
there was not much sown the next
fall but what was sown looks very
we'll at present and we may have a
pretty fair crop.
Our temperance society in Pawnee
is making good progress and we ex-
pect to make greater progress in the
future. We have lately initiated sew
eral new members among whom are
two brothers recently from Jackson
Co. Ohio whom some of your readers
will remember. Their names are
Samuel L. Croy and Matthias Croy.
They are now fully launched in the
great work Of Temperance.
On the evening Of the % Of Dec.
Mr.. Garry A. Dickerson and Miss
Lizzie Gilliland formerly of Jackson
Co. Ohio were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony by Rev. VIM.
Wheeler at the residence of the
groom's sister, They intend to start
for Kansas in few days to select a
home, also Mr.. Charles F. Dickerson
Of Jackson Co. Ohio and Miss Mary
Cation of Sangamon Co. Ill. were
married at the residence of. the Ro-
man Catholic Priest Auburn ILL.,, on
the 81 of December. Thus two young
men are launched on the pillows of
another life with the best wishes OF
their friends and relations. :.
The tide Of emigration is still drift
ing westward and l hope that we will
see the broad praries of the west
under cultivation and teeming with
prosperous energetic people.
Young men and young women now
is your time to go west. Hesitate nc
longer but set your eyes on the land
Of the setting sun, and do not stop
until you have founded home where
you can live happy. Free from the
influences Of the more densely popu-
lated states of the east.
Florida also offers home to those
who like a milder climate and great
numbers are going there especially
from the Eastern States. I would ad-
wise all who would lead a happy pros
porous life to seek home in the land
Of the setting sun and the land of
flowers. It is true it takes will ener-
gy to subdue new country but you
can do it if you will.
Your friend,
ADELBERT LEWIS.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-14
The American r abroad Hog.

To know the American you must
see all sides Of him. On a train be-
tween Jersey City and Patterson, a
poorly dressed woman carrying a baby
in her arms, walked through two cars
and was unable to find a seat. The
railroad Hog was there. In dozen
cases he had whole seat to himself
and his bundles, and he meant to keep
it. The woman finally took seat in
the smoking-car. Soon after the
Hog went forward to enjoy a cigar,
and found her crying.
whats the matter p
BABY is very i'll, sir"
"And where are you going?"
''To my sisters. My husband is
dead, and | have no home
Leave you any money!"
''Not dollar, sir"
"Umph! Sorry for you. Let me
hand you this"
The Hog had been robbed Of his
bristles. Woman's tears had melted
him. He returned to his car, gathered
the other Hogs about him and said:
"Come down! Poor widow-sick
baby-no home Come down.
The Hogs went down to their wal
lets, and in ten minutes a handsome
sum was put into the woman's hand,
and the Boss Hog observed:
"There-there-it's all right-not a
word! Now come back here p
She followed him into the next
car, and dozen Hogs rose and in
sisted that she take their seats.
The railroad Hog can't be crowded,
but he can be melted.
Without disparaging the hog, we
think it better to be gentleman than
a hog EDITOR.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-14
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