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The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
BRIEF JOTTlNCS.

The ice in the harbor was rapidly break
ing up all day yesterday
The committee on fire department will re.
new the contract with the Mary W. Libby.
No action was taken by the committee on
laying out new streets yesterday, the meet
ing adjournihg until Saturday.
The annual meeting of the Smelling and
Reduction Works adjourned yesterday with
out transacting any business.
1t is now telegraphed that Hugh Thomp-
son, formerly cashier Of the Grand Trunk,
has not been arrested in Mexico, consequent
ly is not held there.
A heavy snow slide from one of the high
buildings on the northerly side of CONNER
cial street yesterday noon broke a number of
telegraph wires and narrowly escaped strik-
ing a team standing by the sidewalk
Monday evening some of the shoe men and
their clerks went on a sleigh ride to Cape
Cottage, where they were. handsomely enter
tanned by the proprietor. There were about
forty in the party.
The holidays will come on the fol-
lowing days: Wasington's Birthday comes
on Monday, ST. Valentines Day Sunday, All
FOOLS Day Thursday, Memorial Day Sun
day, ST. Patrick's Day Wednesday, Fourth
of July Sunday, Christmas Saturday. Eas-
ter Sunday will fall on the 18th Of April, and
Lent begins on March TO-
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Compulsory Pilotage.

A remonstrance has been received by SEN
ator Frye, from an assembly of Knights of
Labor in Central Iowa.. protesting against
the enactment of bill relating to compulso-
ry pilotage, introduced by Senator Frye. To
this Senator Frye has replied that the assem-
bly, must have been misinformed; that the
bill is directly in the interests of the sailors ;
that there is no compulsory law in Maine
and Massachusetts, for instance, and that the
coasters from those States, although familiar
with New York harbor, are compelled to pay
from $50 to 500 for the trip; that this pilot
age tax is the heaviest burden upon small
vessels, and that it ultimately comes out of
the sailor; that the New York pilots earn
from $500 to $1,000 annually, which is taken
in great measure from sailors who do not
earn more than $500 yearly. The present
law provides that captains of coasting steam
ers may be examined and licensed as pilots,
and Mr.. Frye's bill simply extends this priv
ilege to our sailing coasters.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Let Us Have the Check List

To the Editor of the Press:
read with interest the communication Of
&C." in your issue Of yesterday. His re-
marks are timely and should be needed. If
our people want good nominations they
must come to the primaries. But more than
this is needed A demand must be made for
the check lists to be used, and none but Re-
publicans allowed to vote. Last spring the
writer attended the caucus in the Ward
where he voted, and found it packed with
minors and non-residents. They came to
nominate their men and did so. We know
that this thing has been done before, not
only in this Ward, but in others. 1t is time
this thing was stopped. Let the city COM
mittee. prepare list of Republican voters
and if any person comes up to vote
whose name is not on the list let him estab-
lish his right as a Republican to vote. This
can be done and strikers who are paid to
pack caucusseS will find their business at an
end. We consider this reform as much
needed as to get the Republicans to come to
the caucus.
If the old method is to be continued, then
let the people repudiate at the polls, every
nomination made by such means
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Sweden and the Swedes.

Tonight at City Hall Mr.. Thomas will de-
liver his lecture on the Northland and its
hardy sons. A large number of tickets have
already been sold and every indication points
to full house. All those who have bought
tickets of canvassers would do well to eX-
change them for reserved seats at Stock
BRIDGES before the lecture and thus avoid
the rush and delay at the door. The re-
served seats can be secured without extra
charge.
This lecture is given in aid OF the Luther
an church of Portland, and we know OF no
better way of contributing to worthy OBJ
ieet. and at the same time enjoying a pleas
ant evening, than by attending the Thomas
lecture tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
DEATHS.

In this city, Feb. o. Caroline Watson, aged
rs years
Funeral on Thursday forenoon at 10 O'Clock,
from the residence of Mrs. Palmer, No. 16 Mayo
street.
In Chelsea. Mass. Feb 7. Joseph Ilsley of Port
land. aged 70 years
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
at the residence of jeremiah Ilsey, No. 70 Elm
street.
In Newmarket N. H., Feb. 8, Harriet Newell,
daughter of Mrs. Sarah X. and the late George III.
Ferguson, aged 81 years / months.
IN WoOlwich, Feb. 6, Miss Martha I. Stinson,
aged rs years months
In Livermore, Feb. 3, Mrs. Sarah c., wife of
A. c. Fuller, aged 20 years.
In Vienna, Jan. 20, Mrs. Matilda Hall, aged
In Vienna, Jan. 20, W. D. Griffin, aged about
III Unity, JAN 2s, Mrs. Betsey Webb, aged
lii Liyermore Falls, Jan % Mrs, Mary White.
In Topsfeid, Jan. %, John Bailey, aged So
years months.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
PERSONAL.

A L. Stephenson and Frank A Clark of
Maine, are in Washington.
A cablegram from Rome states that Bishop
Healy, of this city and diocese, was given an
audience by the Pope yesterday
The Adams street Baptist church and So
ciety of Biddeford, have voted to extend a
pastoral call to Rev. Mr.. Farr of Rockland
Mail Agent Jewett of Lewiston has been
appointed to the night run on the Bangor
and Boston route. This gives him every
other week off. Mr.. M. j. Hennessey will
take his place on the Bath route.
The following were among the arrivals at
the Falmouth Hotel yesterday: E. G. Allen
of Augusta, NJ C. Ross of Skowhegan, Al.
Farley of Troy, n Y, G. NJ. Youmans 81
Winona, Mimi, l. NJ. Ellis of Boston, Ger
mania Quartette of Boston, G. w. Libby of
Whitefeld, n. H., Jno. Carson of Hayerhill.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
CLAIMS HE is AvicTIM.
A Former Resident of Portland
Charged with Enforcement.

Frederick F. Hale, charged with embez-
cling fourteen shares of stock Of the New
England Telephone G. Telegraph Company,
valued at $446.25, the property OF John B.
Danforth, of Troy, N. T., was brought to
the municipal court in Boston, yesterday
morning, for trial At the request OF coun-
sci for the defense, the case was continued
until Friday, bonds being fixed at $1,000.
The story of the transactions, related by
one whose statement should be authentic, is
that Hale was employed by L. Brigham
Bishop & Co.. bankers, at 40 Congress street,
receiving a stipulated salary OF $50 per week
and in the absence Of members of the firm
managed the business. About the 1st Of
NAV. Danforth, who is carpenter by trade,
and not Possessed of much of this worlds
goods, left his home in Troy to visit his dy-
ing father in East Rupert, Vt, and while
there considered the advisability of dispos-
ing of some stock in the telephone and tele-
graph company, of which he held fourteen
shares, providing the price to be received
was satisfactory. To that end he mailed the
certificates to the firm of L. Brigham Bishop
q Co., with the express condition that if che
firm received notice from him, either by tele-
graph or letter, to sell the stock, they were
to do so and remit at once to him, but other
wise to allow the matter to rest until further
notice. Hale, it is claimed, received the
stock May 18th, and May 10Th sold it through
Nathan D. Goodnow & Co., at $32 per share.
1t may be here stated that the latter firm act
ed under the impression that the stock had
been honestly received, and their we'll known
rating preclude any chances of collision.
Hale made no return for the money receiy-
ed, although an examination of the firms
books showed the sale of the stock and the
iIlf Of n a
Danforth sent orders to Hale's firm to dis
pose of the stock, and each day expected to
receive the proceeds of the sale, but no re-
mittance coming he wrote to inquire the rea-
son, and receiving no satisfactory reply he
determined to make personal investigation,
which resulted in the arrest of Hale and his
arraignment as stated. Hale claims that the
charge is made to perfect scheme to force
him to pay the debts of the firm, and de-
clares his innocence of any wrong-doing.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Thames Street.

TO the Editor Of the Press:
Adam says 81. B. G. gives up his point about
Thames street" l see no evidence of it, but in
order that there may be no misunderstanding
about it, will give it as my opinion that Adam
has furnished no evidence to disprove the correct
ness Of the map that / caused to be made to ac-
company the paper on Fort Loyal, which showed
that ia 1000, that part of now Fore street, east
of India was called Thames street. The author
quoted by {. B. c. made in 1857, and now on
record in the Massachusetts, archives, on which
plan it is called Thames street." Additional
evidence found in the Registry of Deeds shows
that that name was continued by some of the
owners of property there, to much later date.
They received the name from the former owners
of land and continued it to their successors. If
Adam will examine the record of deed made in
1901, and recorded in book "a, page PAT, and also
a deed made in 1928, and recorded book 373, LA,
he will find that at those dates and in those deeds
the grantors called the street Thames street.
Willis seems not to have known but one Thames
street. If he had cognizance OF another he did not
mention it, more than some other matters that he
did not write about. 1t may be that the street
formerly continued round Fort Loyal, and what
was known as the modern Thames street was
part oft But the record evidence is ndisputable
as to its formerly having been named Thames
street. j. T. I'll.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Denocrats Getting Ready.

Upon the invitation Of the Democratic
city committee, considerable number of the
leaders of the party in this citym lasteven-
ing and remained in session an hour and half.
Among those present were Spencer Rogers,
of the city committee, Col. A. W. Bradbury,
V. G. Wilson and Thomas Mcmahon, of the
Common Council, apd'Col. Charles B. Mer-
rill. The discussion referred mainly to the
course to be pursued preparatory to the mu-
nicipal election, the candidates not being
discussed. One man who attempted to make
speech in favor of Mayor Deering was
promptly called to order. An attendant at
the meeting said afterwards that the general
idea seemed to be that they must wait until
the Republieans did something.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
LongfelIow c. S. C.

Over sixty members of the G. L. S. c. met
at the parsonage of the Chestnut street
church Monday evening. Miss Nellie Hayes
read bright paper on the rise and Fall of
Palmyra Mrs. f. B. Clark's paper on
"Greek and Roman Civilizations was a very
thoughtful one, requiring much time and
study. Miss Cora Littlefeld traced upon the
map the marches of Hannibal and gave a
brief, clear summary of the Punic wars and
aroused much interest in the fate of one of
the worlds great generals. After a pleasant
recess the circle accepted the invitation of
Miss Helen Emery to hold the next meeting
at her house, No. 1876 Park street and placed
DIR. Charles L. Holt upon the programme
committee. The programme of the evening
was then concluded by a reading of Mark
Twain's visit to the Acropolis by Mr.. w. w.
Cole and by most interesting description
and exhibition of Mexican figures in terra
Gotta by Mrs. Shackford who has spent the
last few years in Mexico. Upon the whole
the programme was pronounced a remark
ably rich one.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.

y
Another Of tile series OF suits between
Gen Charles r. Mattocks and John Wins
low Jones was decided Monday in favor OF Gen.
Mattocks. 1t was sun prougIlt py zen. Mat
property, including land and buildings, and
known as "Thc Cobb Farm" situated at Riverton
the amount declared on in the suit being $1,000.
This property is part Of the property conveyed
to Charles Z. Mattocks by j. Winslow Jones &
Co. (Lmited), and was valued in the appraisal OF
that company at $4,000. MI. Jones had obtain
ed possession Of the property by tax title, and
set that up in opposition TO Gen. MattocksS title,
but after full hearing before Judge Haskell the
court ruled that MIR. Jones was not entitled to pos
session Of any part OF the demanded property. MI.
Jones has filed exceptions. This is the last SUIT
PenulnS pet"een theee palues, petWeen M W ~;
there have been number Of famous SUITS IN
none of which has Mr.. Jones succeeded. Among
the suits mentioned was the fight in the Patent
Office over the Globe" trademark, IN which
Gen. Mattocks was successful, the Commissioner
of Patents holding that he was the lawful owner
of the famous trademark. The following ex-
cept0ns have been filed by Jones's attorneys,
Strout, Gage & Strout.
This is writ OF entry to recover parcel OF
land situated il the town Of Deering 1t was tried
upon the plea OF Nul Dissesin before the presid-
ing justice, with right Of exception:
The demandant introduced in evidence convey
anceS from the true owner that proved legal
title and the right to possession of the demanded
premises in himself. Inereup0n Tie tenant read
in evidence a collectors deed from the Collector
OF Taxes for the town Of Deerlng, to the inhabl-
tants OF Deering, and a release from them to the
tenant, when the demandant proved that he had
PAID into court before Ine commencement OF lnlS
suit the required by the Statute Of this State
as prerequisite TO the disputing of title claim
ed under a tax deed. Then the tenant put in evil
dence the records from the town of Deering, and
other testimony tending to show tax title in the
tenant to a part Of the demanded premises. The
Court was OF opinion that the evidence introduce
ed on the part of the tenant did not, in law, au-
thoriZe a judgment to be entered in his favor for
any part Of the demanded premises, and decided
that the demandant was entitled to Judgment for
the whole thereof.
To which ruling the tenant excerpts and prays
that his exceptions may be allowed.
The report of the evidence introduced by the
defence is made u part of the case, as also the
declaration and plea.
The evidence introduced in support Of the de-
,mandant's title need not be printed
Executions allowed.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
S, S. Club.

On Monday last the Sans-Souci Club and a
few Of their friends spent very pleasant
evening at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. c..
H. Oldham, 81 Boyd street. The company
were entertained with instrumental music
by Miss LeProhon, readings by Miss Rich
and Mr.. Rockwell, and vocal solos by Misses
Merrill, Crosby, Copeland and Mitchell. At
the close of the entertainment ice cream and
cake were served and the company separated
at late hour, having passed a most delight
ful evening
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
U. S DISTRICT COURT,
BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
TUEsDAY.-The petit jury was empaneled as
follows:
Foreman--W Walter Nerryman, Harpswell.
John II. Mason, Cornish.
George W. Patterson, Cornish.
William Ira Chase Freeport
Simeon Curtis, Freeport
Horatio A. Orr, Harpswel
Edward Mari. Lisbon.
Charles A. Hildreth, Lewiston.
William Hennessey, Portland.
Nathaniel Bennett, Sanford.
Benjamin Beal, Sanford.
William NJ Davis Standish.
Supenlnnerares-S Samuel f. Bearce, Portland
john &. Rand, Standish; Grin II. Littleteld,
Wells; Elmer Cole, Wells
United States by indictment VS.. Daniel Freil.
For exercising and carrying on the business and
trade Of retail liquor dealer without paying the
special tax required by law
Geo Z. Bird for government.
Thomas L. Talbot for Daniel Erlel
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
ocean Traffic,

The steamer Toronto of the Dominion line
sailed from this port for Bristol yesterday
noon. She carried 339 cattle, 112 sheep and
a cargo of 245O tons. She had one passenger.
The Montreal and Oregon are the next two
steamers of this line to arrive at this port.
Steamers Peruvian of the Allan line and
Texas of the Dominion line sail tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Presentation.

The Fraternity Primary Cadets who have
been drilled by Sergeant Dunn, Of the Mont
gomery Guards, for the last three months,
presented him at their armory Monday eve
ming with an elegant gold scarf pin. They
saved their pennies for several weeks until
they had enough to buy this pretty jewel.
Sergeant Dunn was taken entirely by sur
prise. but acknowledged the gift in a neat
cnaanh
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
MUNICIPAL COURT.
REFoRE II1nGE GOLD.

TUEsDAY.-Jom M. Corners. Intoxcation.
Thirty days in county Jail
John Hanrahan and Patrick WEIGH. Intoxica-
ton. Five days in county jail.
Arthur Abel. Vagabond and idle person. Two
months in county jail
Arthur Abel Larceny Thirty days in county
jail.
Morgan Foley and Thomas Green. Disturb
ance on street Each fined So and one-half costs.
John j. Conley. Assault Thirty days in coun-
ty iajl Appealed
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
The telephone.

There are 43O subscribers to the telephone
Exchange whose wires are now working;
several hundred are still out The company
expense is over $3.50 per day in Portland
beside the loss of rental so no one need fear
that the work win not be completed at the
earliest possible moment
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.


TUEsDAY.--John Halloran paid 500 and costs
on search and seizure.
Margaret Murphy paid $1oo and costs on a
search and seizure
James Kennedy, convicted at this term of re-
ceiving stolen goods was sentenced to six months
in jail.
Daniel {. Welch, for illegal transportation of
intoxicating liquors, paid $50 and costs.
Rose McGregor paid 500 and costs on NUS
anee Indictment
morning
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10

Tomorrow and Friday evenings the Sa-
maritan Association will hold fair at Re-
ception Room, City Building. There will be
large variety of useful and ornamental arti-
cles and refreshments for sale. Friday din
ner will be served from - to ? p. M, and sup
per each evening There will be delightful
musical and literary entertainments each
evening
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
The Technicon.

Mr.. Samuel Thurston advertises the Tech
nicon. a perfect gymnasium for the use OF
the fingers, wrists and hands OF pianists. 1t
is recommended by the leading pianlsts OF
New England and should be seen at MI
Thurston's, No. Free street block.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Bay State Mining COMPANY.

The Bay State Mining Company has been
organized with the following:
PreSident-C. +. Lamb.
Treasurer NJ Russell.
Directors-C F. Lamb, Thomas F. Robinson.
Charles Chase, Josiah NJ. Russell, Charles c.
Howe.
Capital $4,000; paid in $50.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
MARRIAGES.

Gustaf Heidzser and Miss Annie Ehemann both
of Portland.
In Gorham, jan IS, by Rev. II. s. Huntington,
Nelson FL. Crockett and Miss Ella II. Files.
In Norridgewock, Feb. Z, Ellen S. Miller and
Miss Jennie i. Ward
In Weld, Feb. 6, G. V. A. Reed Esq, of Boston
and Mrs. Ada A. SWEET of Weld.
In Richmond, Jan. 80 Jas X. Griffin and Miss
Helen Bailey.
In Richmond, Feb. 1, Henry c. Searle and Miss
Minnie L. yeague, both of Skowhegan.
In Springyale, Jan 81, Daniel W. Brock and
Miss Jennie E. Gowen, both of Sanford
In fremont, Jan. 26, Edward B. Rumrill of IRE
mont and Miss Lettie A. Smith of Mt Desert.
In Hiram Feb. l, Edgar L.. Flint, Jr and Miss
Jessie Hartford.
In someryille, Feb. 1, James R. Moore and Jane
r. HYSOn.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10

state Senator G. W. Plunkitt, of New York, was
a sufferer for six years from dumb ague and fever.
He was completely cured by taking five Bran
dreth Pills every night for week. One or two
taken every night are perfectly safe for old or
young, male or female. FebSd&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Accidents.

John Howard, IS Hanover street, the vet
eran timer, was engaged in timing the new
head-house of the Boston and Maine yester-
day, and fell to the ground, injuring himself
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
Presentation.

F. G. Montgomery, who has been book
keeper for W. W. Whipple for long time,
and who has left to accept a situation in the
West, has been presented by his fellow
clerks with an elegant gold pen and pencil.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10

At 10 a. m. and 2.9o p. m. today, F. O. Bailey
g. Co., will sell at rooms on Exchange street. the
M. S. Fisher stock, damaged by the late fire, con-
sisting in part of hats, caps, underwear, gloves,
mntens. socks, collars, cuffs, rubber coats, ETC.,
etc. See auction column.
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10

If you are tired taking the large old-fashioned
gripping pills, try Carriers Little Liver Pills and
take some comfort. a man can't stand every
thing. One pill dose Feb9d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
New Iunes cannot be made by med

NSW INngS CannCt be naoc py ilIeu-
ieines, or the skill of physicians; but the old ones
can be strengthened and preserved by the use ef
Adamsolrs Botanic Balsam, sure cure for
coughs, colds, asthma, and all diseases of the
lungs.
Price So and rs cents. Trial bottles 10 cents.
Feb8 MW&S&w
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
KENDALL & whitney

VTANTED.-Ladies to know that Mrs. Dr..
w Sherman still remains at AZ South street, in
treatment of corns, outgrowing joints and ingrow-
ing nails. 0utgrowing joints a speciality VIII
call at residence if desired without extra charge.
Corns removed for 25 cents. 1O-1
VTANTED-Every gentleman who has apiece
w of cloth, or intends to buy such, to be made
enable price. to go to FRED w. GROSSTUCK,
Tailor, 266 Middle st. 1O-1
VKTANTED-A situation by an experienced
wv nurse; no objections to going out of the
city. Enquire at No. 81 PLEASANT ST. 10-1
The Portland daily press., 1886-02-10
A TERRIBLE TALE
OF Suffering at Sea.
Details of Thrilling Experience ON oar
Bleak Coast i'm Winter.

The steamer Franconia of the Portland and New
York line makes weekly trips between the above
named ports the year round. Capt. Bennett, the
commander, has followed the sea for many years,
and enjoys the highest respect of all who know
him both as skilful navigator and a man whose
integrity is beyond question. He makes the fol-
lowing voluntary statement OF an experience dur
ing a recent passage.
"On my last trip from New York to Portland
one of my men sent for me after being sick thirty
hours. feared he had fatal case of dyphthera.
His throat was infiamed and covered witt white
patches. He could hardly breathe, and to get
breath he vomited bloody matter. | commenced
using Bakers Great American Specific, and after
using two bottles he was entirely cured and at
work about the ship Had not the Specific been on
board ready for use don't think he could have
lived till the vessel reached port
JOHN BENNETT,
Master Steamer FrancOnia.
STATE OF MAINE.
County of Cumberland.
On this twentieth day of January, 1886, at Port
land, personally appeared John Bennett, Master
of Str FrancOnia and made oath that the above
statement by him signed is true, before me,
LEWIS B. SMITH, Notary Public.
All Druggists. Price, so cents.
MAURICE BAKER & CO., Portland, Me.
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